Adaptive FPGA-Based Accelerators for Human–Robot Interaction in Indoor Environments by Mangali Sravanthi, Sravan Kumar Gunturi, Mangali Chinna Chinnaiah, Siew-Kei Lam, G. Divya Vani, Mudasar Basha, Narambhatla Janardhan, Dodde Hari Krishna, Sanjay Dubey

“…The proposed approach works on two levels: the estimation of human location and the robot’s intention to serve based on the human’s location at static and adaptive positions. This paper presents three methodologies to address these challenges: binary classification to analyze static and adaptive postures for human localization in indoor environments using the sensor fusion method, adaptive Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for the robot to deliver the task, and human–robot implicit communication. …”
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DK-SLAM: Monocular Visual SLAM with Deep Keypoint Learning, Tracking, and Loop Closing by Hao Qu, Lilian Zhang, Jun Mao, Junbo Tie, Xiaofeng He, Xiaoping Hu, Yifei Shi, Changhao Chen

“…To mitigate cumulative positioning errors, DK-SLAM incorporates a novel online learning module that utilizes binary features for loop closure detection. …”
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Highly Efficient <i>Agrobacterium tumefaciens</i> Mediated Transformation of Oil Palm Using an <i>EPSPS</i>-Glyphosate Selection System by Chao Ouyang, Xiongxia Jin, Qinghui Guo, Shaojie Luo, Yusheng Zheng, Jixin Zou, Baoguang An, Dongdong Li

“…After optimizing the transformation steps, positive calli were obtained, and integration of the foreign gene into the oil palm genome was confirmed through molecular analysis. …”
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Plug-and-Play Framework for Assessment of Renewable Energy Community Strategies by J. P. D. Faria, J. A. N. Pombo, S. J. P. S. Mariano, M. R. A. Calado

“…Recent regulatory advancements by the European Union have positioned Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) at the forefront of energy policy discussions, reigniting significant interest and debate within the scientific community. …”
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Voice-Evoked Color Prediction Using Deep Neural Networks in Sound–Color Synesthesia by Raminta Bartulienė, Aušra Saudargienė, Karolina Reinytė, Gustavas Davidavičius, Rūta Davidavičienė, Šarūnas Ašmantas, Gailius Raškinis, Saulius Šatkauskas

“…In this study, we investigated a case of sound–color synesthesia in a female with impaired vision. After confirming a positive case of synesthesia, we aimed to determine the sound features that played a key role in the subject’s sound perception and color development. …”
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Risk Prediction Model for Elderly Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Based on Combined Sleep Quality Assessment and Multimodal Ultrasound by Xudan Lou, Na Yi, Yingchun Liu, Yuanyuan Xu, Jieyuzhen Qiu, Xiaoming Tao, Zhijun Bao

“…Postoperative pathological results served as the gold standard, binary logistic regression identified significant risk factors, and the receiver‐operating characteristic (ROC) curves were plotted to construct and validate the prediction model. …”
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FRUIT: Fuzzy Representation of Unbounded and Imprecise Terms in Non-Functional Requirements by Franklin Parrales-Bravo, Rosangela Caicedo-Quiroz, Julio Barzola-Monteses, Leonel Vasquez-Cevallos

“…It is challenging to verify Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) because the traditional verification process typically uses the binary concept of true or false to determine whether a requirement has been fulfilled, leaving no space for uncertainty, even in the slightest, such as partially positive or partially negative evaluations. …”
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Rapid left ventricular dimension normalization following transcatheter ventricular septal defect closure in children by Hui Yuan, Wenjing Zhu, Jianli Lv

“…Predictors of LV dimension normalization were identified using binary logistic regression. Results: The mean VSD size was 5.7 ± 2.0 mm. …”
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The perception of dental students and educators about e-learning during COVID − 19 pandemic by Shaimaa M. Fouda, Marwa Madi, Passent Ellakany, Nourhan M. Aly, Hala A. Bahgat, Abeer E. Elembaby, Jorma I. Virtanen, Jehan AlHumaid

“…Most students were satisfied and showed a positive attitude towards the TBL experience. Male and older students showed significantly higher overall satisfaction and attitude than female and younger students. …”
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The presence of neutralizing antibodies against omicron subvariants among a vaccinated cohort at one year after the first dose of vaccination in Malaysia by Eida Nurhadzira Muhammad, Zhuo Lin Chong, Mohd Amierul Fikri Mahmud, Filza Noor Asari, Rozainanee Mohd Zain, Masita Arip

“…Non-Malaysians had significantly higher odds of testing positive for BA.2 compared to Malaysians (OR: 8.009; 95% CI: 1.273–50.402). …”
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scQTLtools: An R/Bioconductor Package for Comprehensive Identification and Visualization of Single-Cell eQTLs by Xiaofeng Wu, Xin Huang, Pinjing Chen, Jingtong Kang, Jin Yang, Zhanpeng Huang, Siwen Xu

“…Visualization of SNP–gene pairs revealed both positive and negative associations between genotype and gene expression. …”
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Assessment of the impact of vaccine literacy on influenza vaccination practices among asthma patients in Jordan by Walid Al-Qerem, Majd Kasasbeh, Anan Jarab, Khaled Al Oweidat, Judith Eberhardt, Lama Sawaftah, Lujain Al-Sa’di

“…Participants completed the Arabic version of the Vaccine Literacy Assessment tool (HLVa-Ar), a vaccine attitude scale, a vaccination practices survey, a sociodemographic sheet, and the GINA asthma symptoms test. Binary logistic regression identified predictors of influenza vaccination. …”
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Clostridioides difficile infection in the Asia-Pacific region by Deirdre A. Collins, Kyung Mok Sohn, Yuan Wu, Kentaro Ouchi, Yoshikazu Ishii, Briony Elliott, Thomas V. Riley, Kazuhiro Tateda

“…Common C. difficile strains were ribotypes 017 (16.7%), 014/020 (11.1%) and 018 (9.9%), with wide variation between countries. Binary toxin-positive strains of C. difficile were detected rarely. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant women in Mbeya Region. by Revocatus Lawrence Kabanga, Vincent John Chambo, Rebecca Mokeha

“…These scores were compared to many sample factors using binary logistic regression and the chi-square test. …”
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Food safety knowledge and attitudes among fish vendors in informal markets in Ilorin, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed, Tajudeen Opeyemi Isola, Ismail Adewuyi Adeyemo, Rafiu Adebisi Kadir, Hawau Motunrayo Ambali, Nma Bida Alhaji, Ismail Ayoade Odetokun

“…While attitudes toward food safety were generally positive, certain practices such as wearing protective gear were less endorsed. …”
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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and associated factors among blood donors in Hossana blood bank catchment area, Southern Ethiopia by Mesfin Menza Jaldo, Mhireteab WoldeYohannes Joffe, Eyasu Samuel Zemedkun

“…Study participants were included using the system established by the blood bank. Both Binary and multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted. …”
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Influence of Heat Treatment Temperature on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of TiB₂@Ti/AlCoCrFeNi_2.1 Eutectic High-Entropy Alloy Matrix Composites by Fuqiang Guo, Yajun Zhou, Qinggang Jiang, Panfeng Chen, Bo Ren

“…Element diffusion is influenced by binary mixing enthalpy, with Ti and B tending to solidify in the FCC and BCC phase regions, respectively. …”
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Magnitude of Neonatal Jaundice and Its Associated Factor in Neonatal Intensive Care Units of Mekelle City Public Hospitals, Northern Ethiopia by Eyasu A. Lake, Gerezgiher B. Abera, Gedion A. Azeze, Natnaeal A. Gebeyew, Birhanu W. Demissie

“…Data was collected by interviewing mothers through structured questionnaire and reviewing neonates’ medical records using checklist. Multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were employed to identify factors associated with neonatal jaundice. …”
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Relationship between sleep quality and dietary nutrients in rural elderly individuals: a latent class analysis by Xinlei Zhao, Xinyan Xie, Han Zhou, Feng Zhong, Cuiping Liu

“…The findings demonstrated a positive association between enhanced sleep quality and higher intake of dairy products, potatoes, and foods containing retinol and protein. …”
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Fertility return after hormonal contraceptive discontinuation and associated factors among women attended Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia Dessie model clinic, Northeast Eth... by Yitayish Damtie, Bereket Kefale, Mastewal Arefaynie, Melaku Yalew, Bezawit Adane

“…Age and using Depo-Provera had a positive association with delayed fertility return. …”
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