An approach based on genetic algorithms and neural networks for QoS-aware IoT services composition by Rabah Boucetti, Ouassila Hioual, Sofiane Mounine Hemam

“…This challenge consists of selecting the most appropriate services so that the composite service must meet both the functional and the non-functional requirements of the user. …”
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YAREN: Humanoid Torso Robot Platform for Research, Social Interaction, and Educational Applications by Daniela Sanchez-Orozco, Rhandall Valdez, Yandri Uchuari, Marcelo Fajardo-Pruna, Luis Cavazos Quero, Redhwan Algabri, Emiliano Quinones Yumbla, Francisco Yumbla

“…In the pursuit of maximum efficiency and performance, robots are often designed with complex functionalities and mechanisms customized for specific applications. …”
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Orthopedic Boot-Tree 3D Design by means of the Integral Curves of Solutions of Differential Equations by Merab Shalamberidze, Zaza Sokhadze, Malvina Tatvidze

“…For the preparation of orthopedic shoes, it is necessary to design boot-trees, where pathological abnormalities of club feet are taken into account as much as possible. For the normal functioning of the club foot, we have to develop such an internal shape of special-purpose footwear, which is comfortable for the patient. …”
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Reducing Upper-Limb Muscle Effort with Model-Based Gravity Compensation During Robot-Assisted Movement by Leigang Zhang, Hongliu Yu, Desheng Li

“…However, the weight of the arm impedes the execution of tasks and movements due to the functional disability. …”
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Measurement of the turning behaviour of tethered membrane wings using automated flight manoeuvres by C. Elfert, D. Göhlich, R. Schmehl

“…A flight control algorithm was adapted from the literature to execute automated, repeatable figure-eight flight manoeuvres and measure the steering gain and the dead time as functions of the steering input. …”
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Orthodontic retainers: are they all the same? by Telma Martins de ARAUJO, Paula Paes FERREIRA, Izabelle Alice Pinheiro Barros LISBOA, Carlos Jorge VOGEL, Carolina Ribeiro STARLING

“…ABSTRACT Introduction: It is known that the stability of the results obtained with orthodontic treatment depends, in addition to the functional and aesthetic aspects, also on the adequate planning of the retention devices, the patient’s compliance with this new phase, and the physiological changes that the human body experiences over the years, throughout the craniofacial aging process. …”
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Z-plasty in axillary retraction: techniques and strategies to facilitate learning by medical residents by Mariana Alcantara Rodrigues de Moraes, Roberto Rudge Ramos, Lydia Masako Ferreira

“…RESULTS: The study patients achieved an adequate range of motion and functional recovery of the affected limb postoperatively. …”
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Sub-millimeter fiberscopic robot with integrated maneuvering, imaging, and biomedical operation abilities by Tieshan Zhang, Gen Li, Hao Ren, Liu Yang, Xiong Yang, Rong Tan, Yifeng Tang, Dong Guo, Haoxiang Zhao, Wanfeng Shang, Yajing Shen

“…Abstract Small-scale continuum robots hold promise for interventional diagnosis and treatment, yet existing models struggle to achieve small size, precise steering, and visualized functional treatment simultaneously, termed an “impossible trinity”. …”
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Analysis of the operation of a device for installing outriggers of self-propelled chassis of mobile transport and reloading rope complexes by Lagerev A.V., Lagerev I.A.

“…The considered design and design methodology can be used in the creation of transport and technological machines of other functional purposes, during the operation of which situations of loss of overall stability and overturning are possible.…”
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INTERACTION OF IRREGULARITIES IN THE STANDARD OF SURVEYING AND CARTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION WITH RAIL TRANSPORT PROBLEMS: A CASE STUDY by Arkadiusz KAMPCZYK, Katarzyna ROMBALSKA

“…The irregularities that occur significantly contribute to the limitations of surveying and cartographic documentation harmonization, and these have an impact on fully functional rail transport. …”
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App Design Method Based on A-KANO and SOC-TM Models: A Case Study of a Healthy Diet App for the Elderly by Wei Liu, Xing-Yuan Li, Wei-Jie Liu, Yi-Nan Fei

“…Future research should expand the sample range and explore the integration of emerging technologies to further enhance app functionality. This research provides valuable theoretical insights and practical guidance for designing age-friendly health apps.…”
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Distinct roles of the two BRCA2 DNA-binding domains in DNA damage repair and replication fork preservation by Francisco E. Neal, Wenjing Li, Mollie E. Uhrig, Jeffrey N. Katz, Shahrez Syed, Neelam Sharma, Arijit Dutta, Sandeep Burma, Robert Hromas, Alexander V. Mazin, Eloise Dray, David S. Libich, Shaun K. Olsen, Elizabeth V. Wasmuth, Weixing Zhao, Claus S. Sørensen, Claudia Wiese, Youngho Kwon, Patrick Sung

“…In contrast, the OB-DBD is indispensable for both BRCA2 functions. Our study thus defines the unique contributions of the two BRCA2 DBDs in genome maintenance.…”
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From Legacy Systems to Digital Solutions: Change Management in IT Transformations by Hewa Majeed Zangana, Harman Salih Mohammed, Mamo Muhamad Husain

“…The transition from legacy systems to modern digital solutions is a pivotal aspect of IT transformations that demands meticulous planning and execution. This study examines the role of change management in IT transformations by exploring key factors such as stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and alignment of technology with organizational goals. …”
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Single cell-spatial transcriptomics and bulk multi-omics analysis of heterogeneity and ecosystems in hepatocellular carcinoma by Jiazhou Ye, Yan Lin, Zhiling Liao, Xing Gao, Cheng Lu, Lu Lu, Julu Huang, Xi Huang, Shilin Huang, Hongping Yu, Tao Bai, Jie Chen, Xiaobo Wang, Mingzhi Xie, Min Luo, Jinyan Zhang, Feixiang Wu, Guobin Wu, Liang Ma, Bangde Xiang, Lequn Li, Yongqiang Li, Xiaoling Luo, Rong Liang

“…Moreover, endothelial cells exhibited phenotypically conserved but executed differential functions in a space-dependent manner. …”
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A face-off between Smaug and Caspar modulates primordial germ cell count and identity in Drosophila embryos by Girish Deshpande, Subhradip Das, Adheena Elsa Roy, Girish S Ratnaparkhi

“…Prior work has shown that Oskar protein is necessary and sufficient to assemble the functional germ plasm, whereas centrosomes associated with the nuclei that invade the germ plasm are responsible for its equitable distribution. …”
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Impact Driven Liquid Encapsulation: Promises, Development, and Future Prospects by Sirshendu Misra, Sushanta K. Mitra

“…It also serves as a platform to impart various desired characteristics to the core cargo, including shell‐functionalization and targeted release characteristics. …”
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AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO FACE RECOGNITION WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS USING NVIDIA JETSON NANO by Ngoc Giau Pham, Nhien Loc Bui, Quang Hien Tran, Le Thanh Hai Tong, Hong Ngoc Tran

“…The aim is to boost the functional capabilities of IoT devices, allowing them to independently carry out sophisticated data analysis and decision-making tasks to heighten their efficiency and effectiveness. …”
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Controlled Gene-Accumulation Programming by Najla Al-Saati, Nidhal Al-Assady

“…It has a much faster execution time compared to the well-known Gene Expression Programming method.…”
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Enabling trustworthy personal data protection in eHealth and well-being services through privacy-by-design by Tomás Robles, Borja Bordel, Ramón Alcarria, Diego Sánchez-de-Rivera

“…This new mechanism is based on Blockchain networks and indirection functions and tokens. Blockchain networks execute transparent smart contracts, where users’ rights are codified, and store the users’ personal data which are never sent or given to external services. …”
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Many-body quantum dynamics with MCTDH-X by Paolo Molignini, Sunayana Dutta, Elke Fasshauer

“…Advanced features of MCTDH-X are also explored in the last section, including the calculation of correlation functions and the creation of visualizations through video tutorials. …”
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