Steps to Avoid Falls in the Elderly – a TECHnology Enhanced Intervention (SAFE-TECH) study: randomized controlled trial protocol for a community-based, multi-component fall prevent... by Wei Xuan Lai, Vanessa Koh, Jing Wen Goh, Kok Yang Tan, Kai Zhe Tan, Sai G. S. Pai, William R. Taylor, Abhijit Visaria, Navrag B. Singh, Angelique W. M. Chan, David B. Matchar

“…In previous research, exercise interventions have been effective in improving functional outcomes and reducing falls for a broad group of older adults. …”
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Solid-state analog of gravitational redshift: Transport signatures of massless Dirac fermions in tilted Dirac cone heterostructures by Marziyeh Karmand, Mohsen Amini, Morteza Soltani, Ebrahim Ghanbari-Adivi, Seyed Akbar Jafari

“…A Dirac electron passing through a heterojunction with spatially variable tilt experiences an effective curved spacetime. …”
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Fault localization for automatic train operation based on the adaptive error locating array algorithm by Yanpeng Zhang, Yuxiang Cao

“…To begin with, according to the characteristics of ATO, the adaptive fault localization model is designed and the test parameter table is constructed. Then the Partial Variable Intensity Covering Array (PVICA) algorithm is used to generate the initial set of test cases, and the cases are executed sequentially. …”
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Integrating UAV-Based RGB Imagery with Semi-Supervised Learning for Tree Species Identification in Heterogeneous Forests by Bingru Hou, Chenfeng Lin, Mengyuan Chen, Mostafa M. Gouda, Yunpeng Zhao, Yuefeng Chen, Fei Liu, Xuping Feng

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Influence of structural surface roughness on the strength of layered fill bodies based on PFC2D by Jinxing WANG, Zongsheng HU, Huazhe JIAO, Xiaolin YANG, Qi ZHANG, Xiaohui LIU, Ping XU, Junqiang XU, Xun CHEN

“…The relationship between cemented surface roughness and backfill strength is examined by analyzing variables such as cemented surface roughness, mass fraction of slurry, cement-to-sand ratio, and filling interval time. …”
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Optimized Blade Design of Counter-Rotating-Type Pump-Turbine Unit Operating in Pump and Turbine Modes by Jin-Woo Kim, Jun-Won Suh, Young-Seok Choi, Kyoung-Yong Lee, Toshiaki Kanemoto, Jin-Hyuk Kim

“…The pump and turbine mode efficiencies of the unit were selected as the objective functions and they combined into a single specific objective function with the weighting factors. …”
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Internet News Headlines: Ontological and Orthological Aspects by E. N. Shirokova

“…The author comes to the conclusion that the focus on the variability and efficiency of headings leads not only to the appearance of lexical and grammatical errors, but also to their replication and consolidation in the mind of the addressee as a result of changes in the structure of cognitive models.…”
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Impedance-based sensitivity analysis for enhanced dynamic stability in DC off-grid hydrogen production systems by Chenguang Zhang, Zhongjian Kang, Bin Li, Hongyang Zhang, Di Zhu

“…DC off-grid hydrogen production systems, employing source–hydrogen interface converters to achieve efficient renewable energy conversion and electrolysis coupling, represent a core technological solution for green hydrogen generation. …”
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Dynamic ensemble-based machine learning models for predicting pest populations by Ankit Kumar Singh, Md Yeasin, Ranjit Kumar Paul, A. K. Paul, Anita Sarkar

“…Advances in machine learning algorithms facilitate the development of efficient pest alert systems. Furthermore, ensemble algorithms help in the utilization of several models rather than being dependent on a single model. …”
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Modeling of project activities for UAV modernization to conduct swarm drone attack missions by Oleg Fedorovych, Leonid Malieiev, Oleksii Hubka, Andrei Popov

“…These qualitative evaluations, represented as linguistic variables, were processed using the lexicographic ordering of alternatives to identify the most reasonable option for implementation. …”
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ESTIMATING THE DEMAND FOR RAILWAY FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION: A CASE STUDY IN KAZAKHSTAN by Madiyar SULTANBEK, Nazdana ADILOVA, Aleksander SŁADKOWSKI, Arnur KARIBAYEV

“…Qualitative methods rely on judgments and opinions, while quantitative methods utilize historical data or identify causal relationships between variables. Overall, the present study highlights the critical role of demand forecasting in the railway freight transportation industry and its impact on efficient planning and decision-making processes.…”
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In vitro study of macro and micro nutrients decline in MS medium on growth and development levels of Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne. by Seyed Mohammad Hosseini Nasr, Marziyeh Valizadeh, Seyed Ali Razavi

“…Acacia tortilis is one of the valuable species growing in the southern regions of Iran, which is highly considerable for a variety of reasons such as stabilization of quicksand, medicinal uses and ecological functions. Low germination capacity of seeds, hard rooting of cuttings, the value of aesthetics and multiple medicinal uses highlight the importance of further research to explore methods for easy and efficient propagation of this species in vitro. …”
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The Prognostic Significance of Sleep and Circadian Rhythm for Myocardial Infarction Outcomes: Case-Control Study by Wei-Chih Chin, Pao-Hsien Chu, Lung-Sheng Wu, Kuang-Tso Lee, Chen Lin, Chien-Te Ho, Wei-Sheng Yang, I-Hang Chung, Yu-Shu Huang

“…Actigraphy was used to evaluate sleep and circadian rhythm, while HRV was monitored for 24 hours to assess autonomic nerve function. Nonparametric indicators were calculated to quantify the active-rest patterns, including interdaily stability, intradaily variability, the most active 10 consecutive hours (M10), the least active 5 consecutive hours (L5), the relative amplitude, and the actigraphic dichotomy index. …”
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Role of physical activity on the maintenance of cognition and activities of daily living in elderly with Alzheimer's disease Papel da atividade física na manutenção da cognição e a... by Cynthia Arcoverde, Andréa Deslandes, Aryce Rangel, Andreza Rangel, Robson Pavão, Fortunée Nigri, Eliasz Engelhardt, Jerson Laks

“…BACKGROUND: The practice of physical activities has proved to be an efficient strategy in the improvement of independency and cognitive functions in the elderly with Alzheimer's disease (AD). …”
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Three-dimensional dynamics of mesothelin-targeted CAR.CIK lymphocytes against ovarian cancer peritoneal carcinomatosis by Federica Galvagno, Valeria Leuci, Annamaria Massa, Chiara Donini, Ramona Rotolo, Sonia Capellero, Alessia Proment, Letizia Vitali, Andrea Maria Lombardi, Valentina Tuninetti, Lorenzo D’Ambrosio, Alessandra Merlini, Elisa Vigna, Giorgio Valabrega, Luca Primo, Alberto Puliafito, Dario Sangiolo

“…MSLN-CAR.CIK effectively killed and were functionally efficient against OC targets. In a “floating-like” 3D context with floating OC spheroids, both tumor localization and killing by MSLN-CAR.CIK were significantly boosted by fluid flow. …”
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Assessment of Outcomes of the Modified Stoppa Approach in the Treatment of Acetabular Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Nurgeldi Manap, Nagmet Mursalov, Mukhtar Abilmazhinov

“…Exclusion criteria: other operative approaches to pelvic bones and patients under 18 years of age. 21 patients underwent surgery with the use of modified Stoppa approach (group A) and 10 surgeries were performed using the ilioinguinal approach (group B). Efficiency was evaluated by comparison of duration of surgical procedures, amount of blood lossbetween groups, size of skin incision, quality of reduction and functional outcomes. …”
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Investigation into the monitoring and control of mechanical dynamics in inclined mining equipment utilizing digital twin technology by Panshi XIE, Hang YANG, Yongping WU, Baofa HUANG, Weidian LIN, Leilei YI

“…Ultimately, the feasibility and efficacy of this system are corroborated through a multi-functional, variable-angle large-scale "support-surrounding rock" system physical simulation platform. …”
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An updated non-intrusive, multi-scale, and flexible coupling interface in WRF 4.6.0 by S. Masson, S. Jullien, E. Maisonnave, D. Gill, G. Samson, M. Le Corre, L. Renault

“…The present paper details the development and the functionalities of the coupling interface we implemented in WRF. …”
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Flexible Reconfiguration for Optimal Operation of Distribution Network Under Renewable Generation and Load Uncertainty by Behzad Esmaeilnezhad, Hossein Amini, Reza Noroozian, Saeid Jalilzadeh

“…Minimizing the operational costs is difficult when there is a high penetration of renewable resources and variability of loads, which introduces uncertainty. …”
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A robust optimization model for allocation-routing problems under uncertain conditions. by Tingting Zhang, Yanqiu Liu

“…Developing a scientific and efficient rescue plan is crucial. One of the key issues is integrating facility location and casualty allocation in emergency medical services, an area rarely explored in existing research. …”
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