Socioeconomic disparity in stage at cancer diagnosis among patients with type 2 diabetes in Dutch primary care: a cross-sectional study by Geertruida H De Bock, Gijs W D Landman, Nanne Kleefstra, Bert van der Vegt, Sabine Siesling, Klaas H Groenier, Jing de Haan-Du

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MODEL FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENCY AUDIT AND MONITORING OF THE COAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS IN THE FOSSIL-FUEL POWER PLANTS by OGNYAN DINOLOV

“…The model takes into account the nominal power capacities of the available drives, by which the usability of the installed power capacity is considered and the interdependence between the power consumed and the relative consumption is avoided in determining the aggregate relative electric-power consumption. …”
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L’articulation entre enjeux environnementaux et aménités paysagères dans les politiques publiques des vallées du nord-ouest de la France by Marie-Anne Germaine, Aziz Ballouche

“…The part of Orne valley named Suisse Normande is a local famous tourist and leisure area. …”
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Fuzzy B-Spline Surface Modeling by Rozaimi Zakaria, Abd. Fatah Wahab, R. U. Gobithaasan

“…Final section shows an application of fuzzy B-spline surface modeling for terrain modeling which shows its usability in handling uncertain data.…”
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Architectural Interior Modeling Product Design Based on the Multimedia Three-Dimensional Hybrid Algorithm by Tao Su, Gang Ouyang

“…Relying on the multimedia three-dimensional hybrid algorithm, the mathematical modeling of the relationship between visual comfort and chromaticity is modeled in this paper, to construct an economical and practical interior architectural design model that takes into account color comfort perception, that is, complete “design, conversion, editing and repair, and semantic and coordinate supplement” and other chain construction to realize usable interior architectural design models. The simulation experiment results show that the model based on the multimedia 3D hybrid algorithm has high practicability.…”
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How 3D Interaction Metaphors Affect User Experience in Collaborative Virtual Environment by Hamid Hrimech, Leila Alem, Frederic Merienne

“…We found that there is a significant difference in the user experience by changing the interaction metaphor on the copresence, awareness, involvement, collaborative effort, satisfaction usability, and preference. These findings provide a basis for designing 3D navigation techniques in a CVE.…”
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PYTHON INTERFACE DESIGN FOR MICROPHOTOGRAPHY ANALYSIS:APPLICATION TO EVALUATE THE HEMORHEOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF QUERCETIN by P.Buszniez, M. Gómez, H. V. Castellini, B.D. Riquelme

“…This work describes the development of a GUI (Graphic User Interface) in Python to systematize the image analysiswithin the framework of the in vitro hemorheological study of phytochemicals that could be used for diabetes treatment. The usability criteria of the GUI based on the TkInter library are aimed at non-expert users. …”
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Natural thermal plasters for fibre-composite matrices. Structural-energy-environmental analysis by Rosa Romano, Valerio Alecci, Antonino Maria Marra, Elisabetta Palumbo

“…The article presents the first results of MIRACLE research, aimed at designing, testing, and implementing innovative reinforcement systems with bio-composite matrix, with additives containing natural thermal-plasters, usable in the restoration of residential buildings created before 1945. …”
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Determinants of customer trust in fintech as a means of payment through an approach technology acceptance model by Adele Mailangkay, Edhi Juwono

“…The perception of ease of use and the perception of usability have a positive and significant effect on attitudes. …”
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Towards examiner-independent reproducible abdominal ultrasound examinations by Baader Tobias, Nam Bach Thanh, Yavuz Sümeyra, Brand Lukas Klaus, Güler Beyda, Grupp Peter, Malek Nisar Peter, Hoffmann Tatjana, Pauluschke-Fröhlich Jan, Fröhlich Eckhart, Burgert Oliver

“…The proposed system aims at reproducibility in ultrasound follow-up examinations by storing the position of the ultrasound transducer in relation to acquired images. The system utilizes an electromagnetic tracking system. It includes a guidance feature to assist in placing the transducer correctly on the patient. …”
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Analysis of the ergonomics of interfaces of popular e-marketing tools by Weronika Studzińska

“…The research was conducted using the cogni-tive walkthrough method, a modified LUT list with WUP scores, and a questionnaire for assessing tool usability based on Nielsen heuristics. Three tools designed for Internet monitoring were analysed - Brand24, Mention and Awario. …”
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Choosing a Web Service for Creating a Digital Educational Event by A. B Neuzorava, N. S. Goroshko

“…The analysis of features and usability of online services of four platforms Simpoll, Survio, Mentometer and Google Forms that can be taken into account by teachers when choosing them for creating an educational resource. …”
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Sensor Resource Sharing Approaches in Sensor-Cloud Infrastructure by Yujin Lim, Jaesung Park

“…The tight coupling between a network and application limits the usability of sensor data. To increase the utilities of wireless sensor networks, sensor-cloud infrastructure has been proposed to provide an open and flexible platform to gather, store, use, and share data from heterogeneous sensors. …”
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A Novel Chaotic Map and an Improved Chaos-Based Image Encryption Scheme by Xianhan Zhang, Yang Cao

“…The simulation results and security analysis indicate that such method not only can meet the requirement of imagine encryption, but also can result in a preferable effectiveness and security, which is usable for general applications.…”
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Comparative analysis of frameworks for creating user interfaces in iOS Systems by Sebastian Słupny, Edyta Łukasik

Subjects: “…UIKit; SwiftUIl; Storyboard; time perfomance…”
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Best Proximity Point Results for Modified --Proximal Rational Contractions by N. Hussain, M. A. Kutbi, P. Salimi

“…Moreover, some examples are given to illustrate the usability of the obtained results.…”
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Metrics for Evaluating Telemedicine in Randomized Controlled Trials: Scoping Review by Yuka Sugawara, Yosuke Hirakawa, Masao Iwagami, Ryota Inokuchi, Rie Wakimizu, Masaomi Nangaku

“…Staff convenience, system usability, and environmental impact are important indicators that should be used in future trials. …”
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A Smart Chatbot for Interactive Management in Beta Thalassemia Patients by Alma Mohammed Alturaiki, Haneen Reda Banjar, Ahmed Salleh Barefah, Salwa Abdulrahman Alnajjar, Salwa Hindawi

“…A small sample of adults with β-thalassemia used the chatbot to examine the system’s usability and perceived utility. A system usability scale and utility scale were implemented to complete a post-test survey. …”
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“A one-stop shop”: Real-world use and app-users' experiences of a psychoeducational smartphone app for adults with ADHD by Christina Seery, Rachel Hannah Cochrane, Martha Mulcahy, Ken Kilbride, Margo Wrigley, Jessica Bramham

“…Elements can be modified to improve usability. Digital health tools created by public health organisations should consider how people's previous experiences with healthcare services can impact how they perceive the information in the tools.…”
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A Medication Management App (Smart-Meds) for Patients After an Acute Coronary Syndrome: Pilot Pre-Post Mixed Methods Study by Frederic Ehrler, Liliane Gschwind, Hamdi Hagberg, Philippe Meyer, Katherine Blondon

“…ObjectiveThis pilot study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and usability of a gamified mobile app that used a narrative storytelling approach to enhance medication adherence among patients following acute coronary syndrome (ACS). …”
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