A New Framework to Address BIM Interoperability in the AEC Domain from Technical and Process Dimensions by Ran Ren, Jiansong Zhang

“…The proposed method can be extended and applied to other application phases and functions such as cost estimation, scheduling, and energy analysis.…”
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How Error Prevention and Organizational Silence Influences Managers’ Self-Perception – A Repertory Grid Study by Laura Kussin, Henning Bundtzen

“…It becomes evident that error management functions as a link between organizational silence and managers’ overestimation. …”
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Calculation of the Roadside Clear Zone Width along Highways Based on the Safe Slope by Rui Cheng, Guozhu Cheng, Yulong Pei, Liang Xu

“…Aiming at straight and curved sections, discriminant functions of vehicle rollover and nonrollover are fitted through Bayesian discriminant analysis, and safe slope calculation models for trucks and cars are then constructed. …”
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Quality of Life of Cancer Patients during Chemotherapy in Indonesia: A Comparison of EORTC QLQ-C30 and EQ-5D-5L, Based on Patients’ Characteristics by Dyah A. Perwitasari, Fredrick D. Purba, Susan F. Candradewi, Haafizah Dania, Lalu Muhammad Irham, Imaniar Noor Faridah, Bayu P. Septiantoro

“…The physical and role functions and global health status of the cancer patients are poor, and the most severe symptom is fatigue. …”
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NexoNet: Blockchain Online Social Media with User-Centric Multiple Incentive Mechanism and PoAP Consensus Mechanism by Junzhe Zuo, Wei Guo, Li Ling

“…Blockchain online social media (BOSM) seeks to mitigate the drawbacks of traditional centralized OSM by leveraging the decentralized nature of blockchain technology, migrating the functionalities of social media into a decentralized realm, and positioning the users at the core of the OSM ecosystem. …”
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Boosting feature selection efficiency with IMVO: Integrating MVO and mutation-based local search algorithms by Maryam Askari, Farid Khoshalhan, Hodjat Hamidi

“…The exceptional performance of the proposed IMVO algorithm is thoroughly evaluated using 23 benchmark functions. Extensive experiments on 20 UCI datasets demonstrate that IMVO surpasses five well-known optimization algorithms in terms of accuracy, feature selection, and fitness value. …”
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Combined metabolome and transcriptome analysis provides molecular insights into reproductive process in Chuanxiang Black and Landrace pigs by Jiangling Li, Jinling Zhang, Sujun Zhao, Qiushi Wang, Rui Liu, Xiaohui Chen, Zhiping He

“…Testes are crucial for male reproduction, and transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses can help identify genes and pathways linked to reproductive performance differences in pig breeds. …”
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Validity and reliability of the Russian-language version of the Self-Care of Coronary Heart Disease Inventory in patients with chronic coronary syndromes by A. I. Kabargina, Yu. M. Lopatin

“…The criterion-related validity revealed correlation between the scales with the SF-36 physical functioning scale (r=-0,212, p<0,05), Charlson comorbidity index (r=0,282, p<0,01), physical activity restriction (r=-0,218, p<0,05) and the frequency of angina episodes (r=-0,340, p<0,05) of the SAQ questionnaire, duration of CCS (r=0,354, p<0,01) and Morisky-Green scale value (r=0,25, p<0,05).Conclusion. …”
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Impaired Proliferation of CD8+ T Cells Stimulated with Monocyte-Derived Dendritic Cells Previously Matured with Thapsigargin-Stimulated LAD2 Human Mast Cells by Katerina Kalkusova, Pavla Taborska, Dmitry Stakheev, Michal Rataj, Sindija Smite, Elea Darras, Julia Albo, Jirina Bartunkova, Luca Vannucci, Daniel Smrz

“…Their ability to proliferate after stimulation is crucial to their functionality. Dendritic cells (DCs) are professional antigen-presenting cells that induce their proliferation. …”
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Factors Related to Fatigue among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis by Fitri Mailani, Arif Rohman Mansur, Aisyah Rifdatunnisa, Chong Mei Chan

“…Background: Fatigue is a common and distressing symptom among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis, significantly impacting their daily functioning and quality of life. Despite its prevalence, the contributing factors to fatigue remain unclear and underexplored in specific populations. …”
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The Faces of Joke Parties: Comparative Analysis of the Party Organization of the Hungarian Two-tailed Dog Party and the Die PARTEI by Szegedi Peter

“…The first is the ‘three faces’ theory proposed by Peter Mair and Peter Katz, which challenges the notion of monolithic party organisation and instead conceptualises parties as entities composed of separate yet interconnected segments, each with distinct functions, powers and responsibilities. The second theoretical framework is the movement party theory, which suggests that the boundaries between political parties and social movements are less rigid than traditionally assumed in political science. …”
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Assessing barriers and opportunities for the improvement of laboratory performance and robust surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria– a quantitative study by Obiageli J. Okolie, Sanda U. Ismail, Uzoma Igwe, Emmanuel C. Adukwu

“…The focus of this study was to assess the gaps, vulnerabilities and enablers of laboratory strengthening processes in the scope of technical capacity for clinical and public health functions and to provide a roadmap for improved surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria. …”
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Ensuring optimal metabolism during coronary artery bypass grafting with cardiopulmonary bypass by V. I. Cherniy, L. O. Sobanska

“…The study was divided into three stages: Stage 1 – pre-CPB, Stage 2 – during CPB, and Stage 3 – post-CPB. Results. The functionality of the program was demonstrated using the case of a patient who underwent minimally invasive triple-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting. …”
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THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TYPOLOGY OF BRANCH BANKS ON THE BASIS OF CLUSTER ANALYSIS AND NEURAL NETWORKS by D. S. Kurushin, E. E. Vasilyeva

“…The results of the study can be used for further study of the properties inherent in different types of banks with branches and offices, including multi-branch banks, and for analysis of the mechanism of their functioning that could serve as a basis of increase of efficiency of banking activities in the Russian Federation.…”
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A pursuit-evasion game robot controller design based on a neural network with an improved optimization algorithm by Mustafa Wassef Hasan, Luay G. Ibrahim

“…The ISCACT is proposed to solve and avoid the proposed game of being trapped in the local minimum problem. The ISCACT is tested based on five multimodal benchmark functions. …”
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Investigating the factors affecting the optimal model of granting rural housing improvement credits; Case study: villages of Malard County by Mohammad Ranjbar, Alireza Estelaji, Majid Karimpour reyhan

“…In these areas, housing, in addition to being a shelter, has other functions, such as keeping livestock and storing products, and a place for economic activities such as processing agricultural products. …”
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Prospective association between social engagement and cognitive impairment among middle-aged and older adults: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study by Zhi-Jie Zheng, Yinzi Jin, Shuduo Zhou, Suhang Song

“…This study aimed to examine the association of social engagement with cognitive decline during the process of normal ageing.Methods We used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. The cognitive functions were tested at baseline, and 2-year and 4-year follow-up visits. …”
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Deep Transfer Learning Approach in Smartwatch-Based Fall Detection Systems by Alessandro Leone, Andrea Manni, Gabriele Rescio, Pietro Siciliano, Andrea Caroppo

“…Due to the widespread use of these devices, the system as a whole is extremely accepted, easy to use, requires no tuning of any kind, and guarantees extended functioning for a long period. From a technical standpoint, falls are identified using AI techniques to analyze 3D raw data acquired by the smartwatch’s built-in accelerometer. …”
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Construction of a Sparse Covariance Matrix Based on Statistical Data Analysis and Its Use in Choosing an Optimal Portfolio of Securities by V. A. Gorelik, T. V. Zolotova

“…All necessary primary calculations and studies are performed in Microsoft Excel; the functions of the Python programming language are used for automation and implementation of the graphical interface.Results. …”
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Self-esteem among People Living with Physical Disability Visting Rehabilitation Centers of Kathamandu, Nepal: An Observational Study by Monsoon Jyoti Gautam, Shishir Paudel, Anisha Chalise, Santosh Khadka

“… Introduction: Self-esteem is a comprehensive personal evaluation of an individual's worth that involves a person's perception of self, it functions as a defense mechanism that individuals possess to safeguard themselves from psychological harm. …”
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