A novel MAC protocol for power line communication with integrated NFC for smart home applications by G. Haridoss, J. Arun Pandian, K. Sivaranjani, L. Thanga Mariappan

“…Abstract Our day-to-day lives have become comfortable and sophisticated with many recent technologies. …”
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E-Commerce Fraud Detection Based on Machine Learning Techniques: Systematic Literature Review by Abed Mutemi, Fernando Bacao

“…Our paper examines the research on these techniques as published in the past decade. …”
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High-parameter immunophenotyping reveals distinct immune cell profiles in pruritic dogs and cats by Erin McDonald, Eric Kehoe, Darcy Deines, Mary McCarthy, Brie Wright, Susan Huse

“…This method reduces user bias and precisely identifies cell populations, demonstrating its potential to detect variations and differentiate populations effectively. To enhance our understanding of cat and dog biology and test the unsupervised clustering approach on real-world samples, we performed in-depth profiling of immune cell populations in blood collected from client-owned and laboratory animals [dogs (n = 55) and cats (n = 68)]. …”
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Beyond minutiae: inferring missing details from global structure in fingerprints by Rachel A. Searston, Matthew B. Thompson, Samuel G. Robson, Jason M. Tangen

“…These results align with prior research on perceptual expertise in other expert domains, such as radiology, and extend our understanding of scene and face recognition to fingerprint examination. …”
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Effects of Certain Personal Attributes on Food Waste by Ákos Bartha, Bálint Horváth

“…According to UN and FAO estimates, in 2016, 30-35% of our food was wasted. Food waste in households is also a special area of research in terms of their high wasting rate. …”
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Designing an internet of things laboratory to improve student understanding of secure IoT systems by A. Ravishankar Rao, Angela Elias-Medina

“…In this paper, we present an approach to address this shortage and skills gap through the development of cybersecurity education courseware for internet of things (IoT) applications.To attract students and workers into the field of cybersecurity, it is important to design courseware that is exciting and tied to real-world problems. We describe our design for an embedded systems course taught at the graduate level for engineering and computer science students. …”
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Acute Poisoning Cases Presented to the Addis Ababa Burn, Emergency, and Trauma Hospital Emergency Department, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Biruktawit Zemedie, Menbeu Sultan, Ayalew Zewdie

“…Acute poisoning is a common reason for visits to the emergency room and hospitalization across the world, as well as a possible cause of morbidity and death. …”
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PReventing Idiopathic SCOliosis PROgression (PRISCOPRO): A protocol for a quadruple-blinded, randomized controlled trial comparing 3D designed Boston brace to standard Boston brace... by Elias Diarbakerli, Anastasios Charalampidis, Allan Abbott, Paul Gerdhem

“…Interventions: Both groups will receive a physical activity prescription according to the World Health Organization recommendations. Randomization will be performed 1:1 to a 3D CAD/CAM designed Boston 3D-brace or a standard Boston brace, both with prescribed daily wear time of 20 hours. …”
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Injury, Training, Biomechanical, and Physiological Profiles of Professional Breakdancers by Amelia J.H. Arundale, Roisin McNulty, Cory Snyder, James O'Brien, Thomas Stöggl

“…Breakers were divided into elite (n=10) and developing (n=4) based on their qualification for a world finals competition; Wilcoxen rank sums were used to compare the two groups, or in the case of strength testing between those with and without an injury history…”
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Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activities of the Stem Bark of Yellow Flamboyant (<i>Peltophorum pterocarpum</i>) by O.K. Ogbeide, C.J. Ogbonnaya, E. Asakitikpi, D.O. Uyi, B.O. Aluge, O. Nosakhare, W.O. Otahagwa, C.A. Ehigie, U. Omoruyi, O.S. Aifuwa, B.O. Gabriel

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Analysis of Dust Storm Intensity over Baghdad City by Asmaa K. Hammoodi, Ahmed S. Hassan, Jasim H. Kadhum, Xiu-Qun Yang

“… Background: Semi-arid regions of the world experience diverse climates and weather events, including dust storms. …”
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Design and application of depth control methods for autonomous underwater profilers in challenging marine environments by Isabel P. Morales-Aragón, Jaime Giménez-Gallego, Javier Gilabert, Roque Torres-Sánchez, Fulgencio Soto-Valles

“…This study presents two depth control methodologies for the profiler: a system based on thrusters, and another based on a variable ballast system, along with the challenges encountered during real-world tests of each methodology. The first methodology uses a simple PID control algorithm to manage depth via thrusters, suitable for marine environments where fouling is minimal. …”
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Navigating the digital dilemma: the impact of Internet addiction on social interaction among nursing students by Mudita R. Sharma, Manisha Gupta, Dolly John Shiju, Shatrughan Pareek

“…It examines the association between Internet addiction and social interaction among nursing students in today’s digitally driven world. Materials and Methods: A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected from 128 nursing students using convenience sampling. …”
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Peer support workers in co-production and co-creation in public mental health and addiction services: Protocol for a scoping review. by Kristina Bakke Aakerblom, Ottar Ness

“…Expected results are that PSW´s are often described as a frontline worker who spends most of their working hours in a joint effort to co-produce with service users. …”
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Structural Characterization of Functional Ingredient Levan Synthesized by Bacillus siamensis Isolated from Traditional Fermented Food in Thailand by Nattapong Thakham, Supphasin Thaweesak, Nuttinee Teerakulkittipong, Natthiwut Traiosot, Autaipohn Kaikaew, Gary Antonio Lirio, Witawat Jangiam

“…The rising global population continues to threaten the world’s food security. The discovery of new technologies to produce food of nutritional and functional properties is urgently needed. …”
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Advanced IoT-integrated parking systems with automated license plate recognition and payment management by Gulmini Pradhan, Manas Ranjan Prusty, Vipul Singh Negi, Suchismita Chinara

“…Traditional methods often fail during peak hours, leading to inefficiencies, unauthorized usage, and revenue losses. …”
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Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activities of the Stem Bark of Yellow Flamboyant (<i>Peltophorum pterocarpum</i>) by O.K. Ogbeide, C.J. Ogbonnaya, E. Asakitikpi, D.O. Uyi, B.O. Aluge, O. Nosakhare, W.O. Otahagwa, C.A. Ehigie, U. Omoruyi, O.S. Aifuwa, B.O. Gabriel

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The Effects of Storage on Sachet Water Quality in Ogun State, Nigeria by ZO Ajekunle, VO Ojekunle, AO Eruola, FF Oyebanji, KA Olatunde, BT Amujo, OR Sangowusi, AA Adekttan, AG Taiwo

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Long-Term Effect of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (Anti-VEGF) Injections in Choroidal Neovascularization Secondary to Angioid Streaks by Sónia Torres-Costa, João Bernardes, Sofia Sousa Mano, Joana Medeiros-Pinto, Ana Carolina Abreu, Maria João Furtado, Rufino Silva, Carlos Marques-Neves, Fernando Falcão-Reis, Ângela Carneiro, Luísa Colaço, Manuel Falcão

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Wirelessly Powered Endoscopically Implantable Devices into the Submucosa as the Possible Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by J. Hajer, M. Novák, J. Rosina

“…Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a rather common disease with a prevalence reaching up to 10 or 20% in the western world. The most specific symptoms which point to the diagnosis of GERD are feelings of heartburn and the regurgitation of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus. …”
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