The Impact of Normalization Procedures on Surface Electromyography (sEMG) Data Integrity: A Study of Bicep and Tricep Muscle Signal Analysis by Sergio Fuentes del Toro, Josue Aranda-Ruiz

“…Surface electromyography (sEMG) is a critical tool for quantifying muscle activity and inferring biomechanical function, enabling the detection of neuromuscular deficits through the analysis of electrical potential propagation. …”
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De-speckling of medical ultrasound image using metric-optimized knowledge distillation by Mostafa Khalifa, Hanaa M. Hamza, Khalid M. Hosny

“…Incorporating them into the loss function enables the model to reduce noise and enhance image quality optimally. …”
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Brain Tumor Identification and Classification of MRI Images Using Deep Learning Techniques by Zheshu Jia, Deyun Chen

“…The present work proposes the separation of the whole cerebral venous system into MRI imaging with the addition of a new, fully automatic algorithm based on structural, morphological, and relaxometry details. The segmenting function is distinguished by a high level of uniformity between anatomy and the neighboring brain tissue. …”
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Quantitative estimation of fuzzy crisis management by О. V. German, М. V. Kuznetsov

“…This degree is determined here not by the function of the corresponding fuzzy measure, but by the weight coefficients of the significance of crisis management options and the real resources for their implementation.…”
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Point-SPV: end-to-end enhancement of object recognition in simulated prosthetic vision using synthetic viewing points by Ashkan Nejad, Ashkan Nejad, Ashkan Nejad, Burcu Küçükoǧlu, Jaap de Ruyter van Steveninck, Sandra Bedrossian, Joost Heutink, Joost Heutink, Gera A. de Haan, Gera A. de Haan, Frans W. Cornelissen, Marcel van Gerven

“…Prosthetic vision systems aim to restore functional sight for visually impaired individuals by replicating visual perception by inducing phosphenes through electrical stimulation in the visual cortex, yet there remain challenges in visual representation strategies such as including gaze information and task-dependent optimization. …”
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Unified Control of a Powered Knee-Ankle Prosthesis Enables Walking, Stairs, Transitions, and Other Daily Ambulation Activities by Liam M. Sullivan, Marissa Cowan, Lukas Gabert, Tommaso Lenzi

“…Powered lower-limb prostheses can theoretically replicate the biomechanical function of healthy limbs during ambulation. However, existing powered prostheses fall short of fully restoring mobility for individuals with above-knee amputations. …”
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E-Government Effectiveness and Efficiency in EU-28 and COVID-19 by Sabina Hodžić, Dejan Ravšelj, Dubravka Jurlina Alibegović

“…Moreover, public administrations must transform the way they function by using more information and communication technology in order to remain responsive and efficient. …”
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Improving Frame-based Engagement Classification in E-Learning Using EfficientNet and Normalized Loss Weighting by Joseph Ananda Sugihdharma, Fitra Bachtiar, Novanto Yudistira

“…Engagement can be defined as how individuals are involved in and interact with a task that requires attention and emotional conditions. …”
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Default Mode Network, Meditation, and Age-Associated Brain Changes: What Can We Learn from the Impact of Mental Training on Well-Being as a Psychotherapeutic Approach? by Ricardo Ramírez-Barrantes, Marcelo Arancibia, Jana Stojanova, Mauricio Aspé-Sánchez, Claudio Córdova, Rodrigo A. Henríquez-Ch

“…The DMN has antisynchronic activity with attentional networks (task-positive networks (TPN)), which are critical to executive function and memory. …”
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A pilot study on physiological indicators of expertise in pre-hospital emergency medical services (EMS) providers during endotracheal intubation by Gabriel Gazetta, Yaoyu Fu, Kaori Tanaka, Brian M. Clemency, Anirban Dutta, Matthew Hackett, Jack Norfleet, Rahul, Suvranu De, Steven Schwaitzberg, Lora Cavuoto

“…Peaks in pupil diameter during the task most often occurred during the sub-task of inserting the tube in the trachea (76% of the time). …”
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Central (Hemodynamic) and Peripheral (Autonomic) Synergy During Persuasion Within a Shared Decision-Making Process by Laura Angioletti, Carlotta Acconito, Federica Saquella, Michela Balconi

“…Data were collected from 14 dyads using functional near-infrared spectroscopy to measure prefrontal cortex (PFC) hemodynamic activity and collection and recording of autonomic indices including heart rate (HR) and HR variability (HRV). …”
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Embedded System for Interactive Pneumatic Hand Rehabilitation: Real-Time Gaming Interface With Cognitive Stimulation for Motor Recovery by Narges Ghobadi, Witold Kinsner, Tony Szturm, Nariman Sepehri

“…Restoring fine motor skills in individuals with upper extremity sensory-motor post-stroke impairments necessitates repetitive, task-specific exercises to promote functional recovery. …”
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SCS-Net: Stratified Compressive Sensing Network for Large-Scale Crowd Flow Prediction by Xiaoyong Tan, Kaiqi Chen, Min Deng, Baoju Liu, Zhiyuan Zhao, Youjun Tu, Sheng Wu

“…Large-scale crowd flow prediction is a critical task in urban management and public safety. However, achieving accurate and efficient prediction remains challenging. …”
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Sustainable Intelligent Transportation Systems via Digital Twins: A Contextualized Survey by Victor M. G. Martinez, Divanilson R. Campelo, Moises R. N. Ribeiro

“…Moreover, we propose a functional reference framework for developing DTs of ITS. …”
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Introduction of a System Definition in the Common Parametric Aircraft Configuration Schema (CPACS) by Tim Burschyk, Marko Alder, Andrea Mancini, Thimo Bielsky, Vivian Kriewall, Frank Thielecke, Björn Nagel

“…The aircraft design process is a complex task that requires the collaboration of disciplinary experts from various fields. …”
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An overview of methods for the treatment and diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies. Clinical case analysis by M. Š. Markevičiūtė, M. Karnickas, A. Bagdonaitė

“… Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a progressive neurodegenerative, rarely diagnosed dementia of unknown origin that manifests as fluctuations in cognitive function, complex visual hallucinations, parkinsonism, and REM sleep behavior disorder. …”
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Effective NSGA-II Algorithm for a Limited AGV Scheduling Problem in Matrix Manufacturing Workshops with Undirected Material Flow by Xuewu Wang, Jianing Zhang, Yi Hua, Rui Yu

“…In addition, to enhance the quality of initial population, a minimum cost function strategy based on load balancing is adopted. …”
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rEHR: An R package for manipulating and analysing Electronic Health Record data. by David A Springate, Rosa Parisi, Ivan Olier, David Reeves, Evangelos Kontopantelis

“…It has a simple import function to a database backend that greatly accelerates data access times. …”
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ECONOMIC AND LEGAL POLICY IN THE FIELD OF SECURITY ON THE MARKET OF NON-BANKING FINANCIAL SERVICES IN UKRAINE by Hanna Buha, Serhii Hermanov, Volodymyr Ihnatenko

“…This is necessary to achieve compliance with modern development trends and international standards. The functioning of any state is impossible without proper financial support, an effective legal mechanism, as well as clearly defined tasks and objectives of activity. …”
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DEFORMATION OF THE MELODRAMA GENRE IN UKRAINIAN POSTMODERN LITERATURE: IREN ROZDOBUDKO AND NATALIA HURNYTSKA by Olha O. Lilik, Olena V. Sazonova

“…There is a shift in emphasis from dialogues to internal monologues, from plot vicissitudes to character images (there is an emphasis on character images, in particular, female rebels functioning within “formulaic” plots and situations). …”
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