The Design, Creation, Implementation, and Study of a New Dataset Suitable for Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring by Carlos Rodriguez-Navarro, Francisco Portillo, Francisco G. Montoya, Alfredo Alcayde

“…The increasing need for efficient energy consumption monitoring, driven by economic and environmental concerns, has made Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring (NILM) a cost-effective alternative to traditional measurement methods. Despite its progress since the 1980s, NILM still lacks standardized benchmarks, limiting objective performance comparisons. …”
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Nonlinear Dynamics of Marine Rotor System Coupled with Air Bag-Floating Raft Subjected to the Basement Excitations in Lateral Directions by Wen Zhao, Ming Li, Yuanbo Liu

“…Last, the bifurcations of the mechanical isolation system with different parameters are analyzed through numerical methods, especially the effect of excitation frequency and amplitude. …”
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Testing the limits of short-reads metagenomic classifications programs in wastewater treating microbial communities by Leandro Di Gloria, Lorenzo Casbarra, Tommaso Lotti, Matteo Ramazzotti

“…To support this research, we quantitatively compared classification methods differing in read length (raw reads, contigs and MAGs), overall search approach (Kaiju, Kraken2, RiboFrame and kMetaShot), as well as source databases to assess the classification performances at both the genus and species levels using an in silico-generated mock community designed to provide a simplified yet comprehensive representation of the complex microbial ecosystems found in AS and AGS. …”
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ANALYSIS OF HIGH RISK FACTORS FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE, STROKE IN THE SIDOARJO DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE by Luluk Widarti, Muhammad Afif Hilmi Masyfahani, Dony Sulystiono, Kusmini Suprihatin, Hotmaida Siagian, Siti Maemonah

“…The burden caused by stroke is mainly caused by disability (a public health problem) which also creates a high cost burden for the sufferer, their family, society, and the government. Methods: The type of research in this research is a case study using quantitative descriptive design methods. …”
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A decision support system for integration of decarbonization strategies in the oil refining industry by Abdolvahhab Fetanat, Mohsen Tayebi

“…Therefore, this work aims at developing an intelligent decision support system (DSS) for choosing and implementing a sustainable and optimal combination of decarbonization strategies in the studied industry.The proposed DSS involves the weights by envelope and slope (WENSLO) and Bernardo methods under the m-polar fuzzy N-soft (mFNS) information. …”
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Evaluating energy efficiency in Turkish electric distribution using network DEA and GA models by Serpil Aydin, Talat Şenel

“…This shows that Sakarya EDC operates optimally and is a benchmark for other companies in the sector. …”
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Implantable bio-chip for visible and controllable microwave-induced transcranial acoustic generation by Weian Chao, Ruyi Wen, Yubin Gong, Qiang Liu, Lei Xi

“…The results of in vitro and in vivo experiments show that the MI-tAG can manipulate ultrasound sources and visibly locate them in real time. This study provides a potential innovative approach for future ultrasound neuromodulation, inspiring the development of more useful methods to advance brain research. …”
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Advances in the extracellular vesicles treatment of alopecia by Xiaoxin Wu, Songjia Tang

“…However, further research is needed to optimize key factors, such as dosing, cell sources, and administration frequency to develop more effective and safer therapies. …”
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State and Challenges for the Development of Cooperation in Science and Technology between Russia and China by I. V. Danilin

“…Purpose: the main purpose of this article is to analyze the state and prospects of science and technology (S&T) cooperation between the Russian Federation and the PRC in the context of the global S&T cooperation trends.Methods: research is based on a combination of desk and field methods. …”
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MODERN ASSORTMENT, PROPERTIES AND PERSPECTIVES OF MEDICAL DRESSINGS IMPROVEMENT OF WOUND TREATMENT by A. V. Mayorova, B. B. Syisuev, I. A. Hanalieva, I. V. Vihrova

“…The aim of the study was the literature review on the effective wound treatment with the help of modern dressings, including their assortment and prospects for improvement. Materials and methods. The materials of the study were reliable literary sources containing information about wounds, pathogenesis, the stages of the wound process and its possible violations; the assortment of modern wound coverings and the composition of biologically active substances that have a pharmacological effect; the results of preclinical and clinical trials and their prospects of use in aesthetic medicine. …”
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Transforming liver transplant allocation with artificial intelligence and machine learning: a systematic review by Lisiane Pruinelli, Kiruthika Balakrishnan, Sisi Ma, Zhigang Li, Anji Wall, Jennifer C. Lai, Jesse D. Schold, Timothy Pruett, Gyorgy Simon

“…Aim To identify and analyze data elements used in Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods, data sources, and their focus on urgency, utility, or benefit in LT. …”
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Mapping the evidence on factors related to postpartum contraception among sub-Saharan African immigrant and refugee women in the United States of America: A scoping review protocol... by Comfort Z Olorunsaiye, Mariam A Badru, Augustus Osborne, Hannah M Degge, Sanni Yaya

“…We will use narrative synthesis to analyze the data using quantitative and qualitative methods. Factors associated with postpartum contraception will be organized using the domains and constructs of the PEN-3 Model as a guiding framework.…”
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Systemic reviews and meta-analysis of the use of midodrine in hepatorenal syndrome by Prem Balaji Reddy Lankapothu, Shrinidhi B., Satish Kumar M., Magesh Kumar S.

“…The protocol specified the search strategy, selection criteria, and data extraction methods for transparency. Data sources. Articles were sourced from Google Scholar and PubMed using inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Enhanced wheat yield prediction through integrated climate and satellite data using advanced AI techniques by Muhamad Ashfaq, Imran Khan, Rana Fezan Afzal, Dilawar Shah, Shujaat Ali, Muhammad Tahir

“…This study presents a comparative analysis of AI-based approaches against conventional methods, demonstrating their superiority in three key areas: (1) improved computational efficiency through optimized learning architectures, (2) enhanced spatial generalizability by capturing complex, nonlinear patterns, and (3) greater prediction stability under varying conditions. …”
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Depression screening and patient outcomes in cancer: a systematic review. by Anna Meijer, Michelle Roseman, Katherine Milette, James C Coyne, Michael E Stefanek, Roy C Ziegelstein, Erin Arthurs, Allison Leavens, Steven C Palmer, Donna E Stewart, Peter de Jonge, Brett D Thombs

“…The objective was to evaluate the potential benefits of depression screening in cancer patients by assessing the (1) accuracy of depression screening tools; (2) effectiveness of depression treatment; and (3) effect of depression screening, either alone or in the context of comprehensive depression care, on depression outcomes.<h4>Methods</h4>Data sources were CINAHL, Cochrane, EMBASE, ISI, MEDLINE, PsycINFO and SCOPUS databases through January 24, 2011; manual journal searches; reference lists; citation tracking; trial registry reviews. …”
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On the nature and driving forces of the Christianization of the population of the Mordovian region in the second half of the XVI – first third of the XVIII century by S. V. Pershin, E. N. Bikeikin, G. A. Kursheva, T. M. Guseva

“…In addition to general scientific methods, problem-chronological and historical-systemic research methods turned out to be optimal for considering ethno-confessional issues in the context of socio-economic development. …”
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Characterizing modifications to the mental health gap action programme (mhGAP) intervention guide during implementation in low- and middle-income countries using the framework for... by Harikeerthan Raghuram, Akanksha Jayant Rajguru, Mythili Menon Pathiyil, Aakrushi Brahmbhatt, Anant Bhan, Jessica Spagnolo, John A. Naslund

“…Results Narrative synthesis suggests that modifications primarily focus on content, delivery, and training methods, with limited attention to scaling up. Modifications adopt top down, yet consultative and participatory approaches. …”
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BASIL DB: bioactive semantic integration and linking database by David Jackson, Paul Groth, Hazar Harmouch

“…Future work will focus on expanding the database and refining the utilized methods. Extending the BASIL DB will help bridge the gap between traditional and conventional approaches to nutrition, guiding future research in bioactive compound discovery and health optimization. …”
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Airborne laser scanning data quality enhancement via rigorous calibration and comprehensive strip adjustment techniques by Qingeng Jin, Qingwu Hu, Xuzhe Duan, Pengcheng Zhao, Zijie Li, Jiayuan Li, Qingzhou Mao

“…Providing insights into ALS error sourcing and mitigation as well as practical guidance for multi-sensor system data processing, our methods show generalization capability that enables the promotion into broadening applications of geo-spatial information science.…”
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Region-based U-nets for fast, accurate, and scalable deep brain segmentation: Application to Parkinson Plus Syndromes by Mengyu Li, Magnús Magnússon, Ingibjörg Kristjánsdóttir, Sigrún Helga Lund, Thilo van Eimeren, Lotta M. Ellingsen

“…By dividing the brain image into targeted regions around the brainstem, ventricular system, and striatum, our method optimizes GPU usage and significantly reduces training times, while maintaining high accuracy. …”
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