Motion-driven adaptive frame selection strategy for video action recognition by Hao Ding, Chen Guo, Jing Sun, Xiaoping Jiang, Hongling Shi, Jianjin Li

“…Abstract Frame selection is a fundamental issue in video action recognition. It aims to minimize temporal redundancy and reduce computational cost. …”
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Hyperparameter optimization of XGBoost using artificial bee colony for predicting medical complications in hemodialysis patients by Rangga Laksana Aryananda, Trimono, Wahyu Syaifullah J, Wan Suryani Wan Awang

“… Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a serious global health issue, ranking as the 12th leading cause of death in 2019, with a 31.7% increase since 2010. …”
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Addiction to smartphones in Arabs is associated with severe depressive symptoms and insomnia: a cross-sectional study by Omar Gammoh, Salam Shannag, Sereene Al-Jabari, Rama Al-Shawaheen, Saleh Bazi, Ahmed Mohammad Al-Smadi, Albara Mohammad Ali Alomari

“…Abstract Addiction to smartphones is a global issue. Mental health disturbance is an emerging factor implicated in smartphone addiction. …”
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A Novel Integrated Fault Diagnosis Method Based on Digital Twins by Xiangrui Hu, Linglin Liu, Zhengyu Quan, Jinguo Huang, Jing Liu

“…Digital twin technology generates virtual data under various operating conditions, mitigating the small-sample issue. The proposed model leverages a sliding window mechanism to capture both feature and temporal information, enhancing fault pattern recognition. …”
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Non-Destructive Identification of Wool and Cashmere Fibers Based on Cascade Optimizations of Interval-Wavelength Selection Using NIR Spectroscopy by Xin Chen, Qingle Lan, Yaolin Zhu, Jinni Chen

“…Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is an effective method for identifying wool and cashmere fibers, with high spectral data providing a wealth of information. However, a key issue is that the accuracy and robustness of subsequent estimates can be reduced by redundant and interfering wavelengths. …”
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Board characteristics and audit quality: the moderating effect of board independence change by Faozi A. Almaqtari, Najib H. S. Farhan, Waleed M. Alahdal, Hafiza Aishah Hashim, Abdulhadi Ibrahim

“…This study investigates the impact of board characteristics and bank-specific factors on audit quality in Indian listed banks. The sample size consists of 38 banks listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. …”
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Research on airport baggage anomaly retention detection technology based on machine vision, edge computing, and blockchain by Yuzhou Chen, Gang Mao, Xue Yang, Mingqian Du, Hongqing Song

“…Abstract Airport checked luggage entails specific requirements for speed, stability, and reliability. The issue of abnormal retention of checked luggage presents a significant challenge to aviation safety and transportation efficiency. …”
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A cross-sectional study in Greece to investigate burnout, anxiety, and depression in health staff: the impact of occupational and demographic factors by Paraskevi Theofilou, Angeliki Chasapi, Dimitris D. Vlastos, Maria Tsironi

“… The presence of burnout, anxiety, and depression among health professionals is a crucial issue that must be carefully addressed. The aim of this study is to investigate the levels of burnout, anxiety, and depression among health professionals (medical and nursing staff), the association of burnout with anxiety and depression, and the impact of occupational and demographic factors. …”
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Hosting eSports events: the quality-response-behavioural intentions relationship of eSports fans by Luís Cerqueira, Tiago Ribeiro, Tiago Ribeiro, Victor Manoel Cunha de Almeida

“…Furthermore, fans affectively attached to an eSports event are more intent on revisiting it and making word-of-mouth recommendations about it.DiscussionA high standard service quality is a critical issue for event managers, marketeers, and publishers due to its impact on the behavioural and affective value creation towards the event.…”
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Relationships Between First-Year Student Resilience and Academic Stress by David W. Nordstokke, Yvonne Hindes

“…Academic stress is a prevalent issue among university students, with significant implications for mental health and academic performance. …”
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Gamification and Emotional Intelligence: Development of a Digital Application for Children by Maria Nunes, Angela Oliveira, Filipe Fidalgo

“…The methodology used is based on a systematic literature review following the PRISMA protocol and the development of an iterative multimedia product. The study sample included around 200 elementary school children, where it was possible to collect qualitative feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of the application. …”
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AVOA and ALO Algorithm for Energy-Efficient No-Idle Permutation Flow Shop Scheduling Problem: A Comparison Study by Yolanda Mega Risma, Dana Marsetiya Utama

“… Global energy consumption is a pressing issue and is predicted to continue increasing between 2010 and 2040. …”
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Specificity of the Analysis of Syrian Arabic Words and Expressions by Aida D. Haddad, Natalia V. Novospasskaya

“…The research material consists of dialect words obtained through a comprehensive sampling method from film discourse in the Syrian dialect of the Arabic. …”
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Is AI Stirring Innovation or Chaos? Psychological Determinants of AI Fake News Exposure (AI-FNE) and Its Effects on Young Adults by Abdulgaffar Olawale Arikewuyo

“…The rapid rise of fake news has become a growing concern in recent years; moreover, advancements in technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), have further exacerbated this issue by making it increasingly difficult to detect and verify fake news content. …”
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Development of Multi-Channel Seismic–Electrical Combined Rolling Coverage Measurement System by Zucan Lin, Qisheng Zhang, Keyu Zhou

“…As a result, relying on a single geophysical method can lead to ambiguous interpretations. To address this issue, this paper presents the development of a multi-functional, high-power, multi-channel, rolling, fast measurement system for combined electrical and seismic exploration. …”
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Raising Awareness of 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Using Revin the Environment Hero Serious Game for Elementary Schoolers by Peter Jose, Remy Giovanny Mangowal, Andre, Mikhael Ming Khosasih, Vanessa Valencia Santoso

“…Pre-test and post-test questionnaires assessed the game's effectiveness, and a Paired Sample T-Test showed a significant improvement in students' 3R knowledge (t-value = -12.637, p < 0.001). …”
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Development of Math Counting Box to Improve Students’ Numeracy Skill in Phase A by Tasya Putri Rahmadani, Diana Endah Handayani, Iin Purnamasari

“…Data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test to determine the effect of the media on learning outcomes. …”
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Self-efficacy and organizational efficacy effect on employee attrition in IT sector by Shreya Bhardwaj, S.K. Sharma

“…Attrition has been an important issue that influences the performance of the company. …”
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The Effect of Code-Switching on Iranian Elementary EFL Learners’ Oral Fluency, Accuracy, and Willingness to Communicate by Saeid Noorbar, Homa Jafarpour Mamaghani

“…To carry out this study, a sample of 60 high-elementary level EFL learners was chosen to take part. …”
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Cloud service composition optimization based on service association impact and improved NSGA-II algorithm by Chong Zhang, Longge Wang, Ketai He

“…However, existing approaches often overlook the quantitative impact of service associations on composition performance, leading to suboptimal solutions. To address this issue, this study introduces a service association cost function and develops a three-objective optimization model that explicitly accounts for service quality, cost, and service association effects. …”
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