The effectiveness of digital technology-based Otago Exercise Program on balance ability, muscle strength and fall efficacy in the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zihao He, Hua Wu, Guanggao Zhao, Yiming Zhang, Chao Li, Yachen Xing, Anjie Xu, Junchao Yang, Ronghui Wang

“…A training regimen of 12 weeks or more, with sessions occurring three or more times per week for 30 to 45 min, appears to be an effective approach for improving these outcomes based on the available evidence from the included studies. Future research should prioritize specific digital technologies and target populations, employing high-quality research designs to further explore these interventions, and consider new technologies such as wearables, to assess changes in fall prevalence.…”
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Assessing sustainable practices and managerial approaches in the hotel industry: A comparative case study by Jitka Vávrová, Lenka Červová, Blanka Brandová, Jorge Pacheco

“…After conducting initial online research, two four-star hotels in the same regional capital city in the Czech Republic were intentionally chosen. …”
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Presentation of knowledge sharing model in Bank Maskan Iran by Maryam Firoozi, ahmad vedadi, alireza Amirkabiri

“…The research method is applicable in term of its purpose, and mixed in terms of implementation. …”
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Investigating and prioritizing the factors affecting the success of e-commerce using the best and worst (BWM) technique. by shayan mohammadpour mir, shiba masoumi, seyed mojtaba kavoosi davoodi

“…The current research is applicable in terms of purpose, and descriptive-analytical in terms of nature and method. …”
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Model Predictive Control for Automatic Carrier Landing with Time Delay by Kaikai Cui, Wei Han, Yujie Liu, Xinwei Wang, Xichao Su, Jie Liu

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WiFi Indoor Positioning Based on EGA-PF and Fernet Algorithm by Yanchun Wang, Shaoye Sun, Fengjuan Miao, Ying Xia

“…Finally, to ensure the offline fingerprint database’s security, encrypting fingerprint database using the Fernet algorithm, and database is decrypted when the positioning request is received in the online phase. The suggested method is validated using UJIIndoorLoc dataset, and the research findings indicate that the average positioning error of the system is 0.95 m, 90% of the positioning errors are below 2 m, the variance is 0.0031, and the positioning time is 13.253 s.…”
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Analysis of Three Compounds in Flos Farfarae by Capillary Electrophoresis with Large-Volume Sample Stacking by Hai-xia Yu, Zeng-Yan Hao, Lu Li, Ya-yun Huang, Hong-Fen Zhang, An-jia Chen

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Are we ready for self-sampling for cervical cancer screening? Insights from service providers and policy makers in Nepal. by Saki Thapa, Amit Timilsina, Bikram Bucha, Swastika Shrestha, Safal Kunwar, Raghu Dhital, Gillian Holdsworth

“…Nevertheless, there has been a notable absence of scientific studies to analyse the feasibility and acceptability of self-sampling for cervical cancer screening in Nepal, particularly from the perspective of various service providers. The qualitative research method used semi-structured in-depth interviews and key informant interviews with healthcare providers, online service providers, and policymakers. …”
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Application of Interactive Multi-Biometrics Recognition on E-Commerce by Ling Tan, Lu Zhang

“…An interactive multi-biometrics recognition method was proposed，and its application on e-commerce was researched from third-party payment platform.For our interactive multi-biometrics recognition，the identification of users was accomplished with the recognition of multi-biometrics features like nose，ear，and finger-knuckle-print.Payment confirmation and signature were achieved with interactive face scan and fingerprint identification.A frame of third party payment platform was designed，based on which a simple and light-weighted pre-authentication layered model for online payment was established.This model can well guarantee security and reliability of payers，sellers，and banks，simplify the process of payment for users as well.…”
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Exploring factors of physicians’ preferences for continuing medical education by Ruzica Nikolic Mandic, Vesna Bjegovic-Mikanovic, Zoran Bukumiric, Zorica Terzic-Supic, Jovana Todorovic, Sandra Grujicic, Dejan Nesic, Ulrich Laaser

“…Besides similar studies, the Delphi process among medical experts served to create the research instruments, while obtained data were analyzed using factor analysis and robust regression analysis. …”
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Perceptions of Cardiovascular Healthcare Professionals Regarding Clinical Trials: A Survey-Based Study from the Middle East by Zainab Atiyah Dakhil, Hasan Ali Farhan, Mohammed Dheyaa Marsool, Mohammed Saad Qasim, Michele Peters, Jose Leal

“…We sought the views of cardiovascular healthcare professionals in Iraq on participation in clinical trials. Method: Cardiovascular professionals in Iraq were identified and contacted, via special platforms on social media specified for them, to answer a 30-item online survey. …”
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Historical Blurry Video-Based Face Recognition by Lujun Zhai, Suxia Cui, Yonghui Wang, Song Wang, Jun Zhou, Greg Wilsbacher

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Industrial Printing Image Defect Detection Using Multi-Edge Feature Fusion Algorithm by Bangchao Liu, Youping Chen, Jingming Xie, Bing Chen

“…Online defect detection system is a necessary technical measure and important means for large-scale industrial printing production. …”
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Indigenous languages as predictors of understanding and accepting COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria and South Africa by Israel Fadipe, Abiodun Salawu, Olanrewaju John Ogundeyi

“…The study employed a survey experimental research method. Using the pool sampling technique, both online and offline questionnaires were used to survey the opinions of 191 Nigerian and 114 South African respondents in Lagos and Mafikeng, respectively, about dominant indigenous languages used for COVID-19 vaccine messages, their degree of understanding vaccine messages and their acceptance or rejection of the vaccine messages. …”
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Psychotherapists’ readiness to treat PTSD: the influence of refugees’ country of origin by Pia Maria Schwegler, Katharina Gossmann, Theresa Neumann, Anne Moser, Theresa Speth, Rita Rosner

“…Background: Previous research suggests that psychotherapists’ readiness to treat traumatized patients varies according to patient and therapist characteristics, including the patient's refugee background.Objective: This study aims to examine the relationship between psychotherapists’ readiness to treat patients with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and various patient and therapist characteristics, including refugee background and country of origin.Method: In our vignette study with a nationwide online survey in Germany (N = 871), we assessed the readiness of licensed psychotherapists (LPTs) and therapists in training (PiTs) to treat patients with PTSD. …”
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Anxiety and Self-esteem as Causes and Consequences of Cyber-victimization in Preadolescence: A Longitudinal Study by David Álvarez-García, Trinidad García, Lucy Betts

“…Background/Objective: In recent years, the use of electronic communication devices at early ages has become widespread, promoting concern about the possible risks associated with technology use. This research explores the connection between being a victim of online aggression, and anxiety and low self-esteem by analysing: 1) the level and developmental trajectory of anxiety and self-esteem; 2) the effect of anxiety and self-esteem in 4th and 5th grade of Primary Education on cyber-victimization in 6th grade, both directly and mediated by risk internet behaviours; and 3) the effect of cyber-victimization in 6th grade on anxiety and self-esteem in that same year. …”
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Social factors influencing behavioral intentions to vaccinate: personality traits and cues to action by Zeming Li, Xinying Sun

“…ObjectivesThis study integrates the Five-Factor Model (FFM) of personality traits with the Health Belief Model (HBM) to examine associations among personality traits, cues to action, and vaccination intentions.MethodAn online survey was conducted in April 2021, with 2,098 participants (mean age = 31.22 years, SD = 8.29) completing the study. …”
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Assessment of physical education teachers’ use of distance teaching behavior under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic by Hsiu-Chin Huang, Ya-Tzu Kung, Ruey-Rong Huang, Wui-Chiu Mui, Yu-Chien Su

“…Background For many physical education teachers, being suddenly forced to switch from traditional face-to-face teaching to online teaching without adequate mental preparation posed numerous challenges and difficulties. …”
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Flavonoid Compounds from Ethanol Extract of Sungkai Leaves (Peronema canescens. Jack) and Antibacterial Activity Test Against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherchia coli by Nindita Clourisa Amaris Susanto, Jammes Ardhica, Nelson, Madyawati Latief

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A Critical Appraisal of Emergency Medicine Specialty Training and Resignation among Residents in Emergency Medicine in Turkey by Murat Cetin, Sercan Bicakci, Mustafa Emin Canakci, Mevlut Okan Aydin, Basak Bayram

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