Predicting risky driving behavior with classification algorithms: results from a large-scale field-trial and simulator experiment by Thodoris Garefalakis, Eva Michelaraki, Stella Roussou, Christos Katrakazas, Tom Brijs, George Yannis

“…The analysis was based on the investigation of important risk factors such as average speed, harsh acceleration, harsh braking, headway, overtaking, distraction (i.e., mobile phone use), and fatigue. …”
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Child welfare service delivery via remote communication: Perspectives on engagement from service users and providers in Ontario, Canada by Kristen Lwin, Xiaohong Shi, Mohamad Musa, Lorraine Oloya, Natalie Beltrano, Jolanta Rasteniene, Brenda Moody

“…The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent physical distancing orders resulted in the implementation of most child welfare services in Ontario, Canada through remote or non-face-to-face communication. …”
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Optimizing Nitrogen Fertilizer for Wheat Production in Moisture-Deficit Areas of Northern Ethiopia by Workat Sebnie, Ewunetie Melak, Tilahun Esubalew, Haymanot Lamesgn, Tesfa Asmelie, Messay Abera

“…Depleting soil nutrients is among the significant factors affecting production and productivity in Ethiopia. …”
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Parametric Analysis of Landing Capacity for UAV Fleet Operations with Specific Airspace Structures and Rule-Based Constraints by Peng Han, Xinyue Yang, Kin Huat Low, Yifei Zhao

“…As Urban Air Mobility (UAM) moves toward implementation, managing high-density, high-volume flights in urban airspaces becomes increasingly critical. …”
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Transparency and translucency indices for 1,525 pictograms from the Aragonese Portal of Augmentative and Alternative Communication by Emiliano Díez, Antonio M. Díez-Álamo, María A. Alonso, María A. Alonso, Dominika Z. Wojcik, Angel Fernandez

“…For transparency and translucency, word imageability and concreteness were the most correlated factors, and, together with age of acquisition, they were the most important features related to the name matching with ARASAAC. …”
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Mental health and access to healthcare among vulnerable populations in Brazil by Pérola Teixeira dos Santos, Thiago Afonso Rodrigues Melo, Patricia Melo Aguiar

“…Race/ethnicity and low educational attainment were the main factors associated with reduced access to depression diagnosis and treatment among Black individuals. …”
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Impact of snowfall measurement deficiencies on quantification of precipitation and its trends over Northern Eurasia by P. Ya. Groisman, E. G. Bogdanova, V. A. Alexeev, J. E. Cherry, O. N. Bulygina

“…Methodology of such corrections has been developed and recently implemented for Northern Eurasia for the past 50+ years (up to 2010). …”
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Surgical treatment of lung cancer in patients with coronary artery surgery by A. V. Reshetov, A. V. Elkin, G. V. Nikolaev, S. S. Stepanov

“…Only the stage of the disease (p=0.009) and the implementation of complex cancer treatment in case of its necessity (p=0.035) had a reliably impact on the long-term results of the operation. …”
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Energy Optimization Strategy for Wind–Solar–Storage Systems with a Storage Battery Configuration by Yufeng Wang, Haining Ji, Runteng Luo, Bin Liu, Yongzi Wu

“…Additionally, we conducted a further analysis of the key factors contributing to the enhancement of economic benefits. …”
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Retinal-ESRGAN: A Hybrid GAN Model Approach for Retinal Image Super-Resolution Coupled With Reduced Training Time and Computational Resources for Improved Diagnostic Accuracy by K. Deepthi, Aditya K. Shastry

“…The acquisition of high-quality images is challenging owing to several factors including technical hardware limitations, high cost, operator skills, data compatibility, and maintenance issues. …”
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Impact of Penalty Structures on Virtual Power Plants in a Day-Ahead Electricity Market by Youngkook Song, Myeongju Chae, Yeonouk Chu, Yongtae Yoon, Younggyu Jin

“…Therefore, this study proposes a framework for deviation penalty structures, categorizing penalties based on three factors: the penalty scope, penalty rate, and penalty coefficient. …”
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Enhanced Mask R-CNN Incorporating CBAM and Soft-NMS for Identification and Monitoring of Offshore Aquaculture Areas by Jiajun Zhang, Yonggui Wang, Yaxin Zhang, Yanxin Zhao

“…Conversely, July marks the month with the smallest aquaculture area in the region and is influenced by factors such as water temperature and aquaculture cycle. …”
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Techno-economic assessment of decarbonization pathways for a gas to liquid facility: A review by Kelvin Awani, Dawid Hanak, Vinod Kumar, Seyed Ali Nabavi

“…Techno-economic assessments were reviewed to evaluate the feasibility and profitability of different decarbonization pathways, considering factors such as capital and operational expenditures, product prices, internal rates of return (IRR), and carbon efficiency. …”
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One year in the classroom with ChatGPT: empirical insights and transformative impacts by Feng Guo, Tian Li, Tian Li, Tian Li, Christopher J. L. Cunningham

“…This paper describes the design and implementation of ChatGPT-integrated curriculum activities, featuring coding learning in psychology and conceptual discussions in physics, and presents the findings of a year-long experimental study in both types of classrooms. …”
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Building a foundation for local community participation in tourism planning in Hwange District, Zimbabwe by Praywell William Mpofu, Praywell William Mpofu, Petrus Van Der Merwe

“…IntroductionThis study explored the critical factors for building a foundation for local community participation in tourism planning in the Hwange District, Zimbabwe. …”
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Maintenance system and body size of swamp buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in Gunung Toar and Cirenti districts, Riau Province by Kania Larasati, Yendraliza Yendraliza, Jully Handoko, Rahmi Febriyanti

“… The body dimensions of livestock are not only influenced by genetic factors but also shaped by environmental conditions and livestock management practices implemented by farmers. …”
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CAS Wavelet Based Numerical Technique for the Solution of Dusty Tangent Hyperbolic Fluid Flow with Magnetic Dipole Effect, Quadratic Convection and Entropy Generation by S.C. Shiralashetti, Priyanka Kulkarni, Savita Hanaji

“…Initially, the proposed method is implemented on the test problem having the exact solution. …”
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The Role of Water and Lithology on the Deformation and Failure of an Anaclinal Rock Slope in a Hydropower Reservoir by Ming-liang Chen, Peng-fei Lv, Wen-ze Nie, Chang-ming Tan, Zhi-hua Bai, Yong Liao, Jia-wen Zhou

“…Related slope protection measures and research studies have been implemented accordingly in the Zhengjiaping slope to prevent and control adverse influences on property security and human life in the reservoir area. …”
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Predicting the Open Porosity of Industrial Mortar Applied on Different Substrates: A Machine Learning Approach by Rafael Travincas, Maria Paula Mendes, Isabel Torres, Inês Flores-Colen

“…Regarding the main characteristics that influence the open porosity of the mortar, the bulk density and open porosity of the substrate are significant factors. Furthermore, this study employs a straightforward methodology with a machine learning no-code platform, enhancing the replicability of its findings for future research and practical implementations.…”
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Future Climate Predicts Range Shifts and Increased Global Habitat Suitability for 29 <i>Aedes</i> Mosquito Species by Xueyou Zhang, Hongyan Mei, Peixiao Nie, Xiaokang Hu, Jianmeng Feng

“…Thus, much stricter strategies must be implemented, particularly in Europe, North America, and Africa. …”
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