Transfer functions of a time-varying control system by Volt Avdieiev

“…For the study of LTV, in particular, with the aim of synthesizing the regulation law that ensures the specified indicators, various variants of the mathematical apparatus have been used, but the methods of applied value in order to determine the LTV dynamic characteristics have not been given due attention. …”
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Prediction of cold region dew volume based on an ECOA-BiTCN-BiLSTM hybrid model by Yi Zhang, Pengtao Liu, Yingying Xu, Meng Zhang

“…These results indicate that the ECOA-BiTCN-BiLSTM model outperforms the other prediction models across all evaluated metrics, offering higher prediction accuracy and highly effective prediction models.…”
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Navigating the political minefield: strategies for online participation in a polarized society by Limor Ziv, Gal Yavetz

“…In contrast to previous research that predominantly relied only on self-report or observed activities, we used direct activity logs, combined with in-depth interviews, thereby obtaining a more detailed insight into user behavior. The results revealed that Facebook usage frequently reflects a hidden “political self,” characterized by non-committal interactions (e.g., frequent likes). …”
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The Effects of COVID-19-related Driving Restrictions on Air Quality in an Industrial City by Daulet Assanov, Aiymgul Kerimray, Birzhan Batkeyev, Zhanna Kapsalyamova

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Vestibular and balance dysfunction in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and cognitive disengagement syndrome risk groups by Zuhal Koc Apaydın, Emre Soylemez, Nefise Demir

“…This study aims to investigate balance and vestibular function in individuals at high risk for ADHD and CDS. Materials and methods This study involved 60 college students. Participants were given the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale and the Adult Concentration Inventory. …”
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Comparison of Learner Self-Evaluations to Preceptor Evaluations for Scored Activities on Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences by Jennifer Wood, Riley Bowers, Carrie Baker

“…The primary objective of this study was to compare learner self-evaluations to preceptor and pharmacy resident evaluations for scored learning activities completed on experiential rotations. Methods: This study compared learner self-evaluations to preceptor and pharmacy resident evaluations for three types of assignments completed during experiential rotations at a community teaching hospital. …”
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Demographic-Based Algorithm Used to Predict the Implant Sizing in Total Knee Arthroplasty by Sunil Rajan, Saurabh Jain, Chetan Singh Dhosariya

“…We correlated patients’ demographic features of gender, weight, height, and body mass index (BMI) with the size of the implants used in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) so as to formulate an algorithm between the implant size and these parameters. Materials and Methods: Demographic variables from the records of all patients who underwent TKA of the same type were reviewed for gender, weight (in kg), and height (in cm). …”
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Association between treatment resistance and cognitive function in schizophrenia by Jiaqian Sun, Jie Yin Yee, Yuen Mei See, Charmaine Tang, Shushan Zheng, Boon Tat Ng, Jimmy Lee

“…This study evaluated the cognitive performance across subgroups stratified by treatment response, and we hypothesised that cognitive impairment increases with increased treatment resistance. Methods: This study was conducted at the Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, and included healthy controls and people with schizophrenia categorised into these groups: antipsychotic-responsive schizophrenia (ARS), clozapine-responsive TRS (TRS-CR) and clozapine-resistant TRS (ultra-treatment-resistant schizophrenia [UTRS]). …”
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Acquisition and maintenance of disgust reactions in an OCD analogue sample: Efficiency of extinction strategies through a counter-conditioning procedure. by Caroline Novara, Cindy Lebrun, Alexandra Macgregor, Bruno Vivet, Pierre Thérouanne, Delphine Capdevielle, Stephane Raffard

“…<h4>Aims</h4>The present research investigates a counter-conditioning intervention in treating disgust-related emotional responses in two groups of individuals with high (High contamination concerns, HCC, n = 24) and low (Low contamination concerns LCC, n = 23) contamination concerns.<h4>Methods</h4>The two groups completed a differential associative learning task in which neutral images were followed by disgusting images (conditioned stimulus; CS+), or not (CS-). …”
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Machine learning techniques for estimating high–temperature mechanical behavior of high strength steels by C. Yazici, F.J. Domínguez-Gutiérrez

“…This study provides a significant advancement over traditional empirical methods by offering a data-driven approach for predicting HSS performance under elevated temperatures, facilitating the design of safer and more efficient structural components in high-temperature applications.…”
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Teachers’ Perspectives on Behavioral and Emotional Problems among School-going Adolescents in Kashmir: Examining the Risk Correlates of Behavioral and Emotional Problems by Danishwar Rasool Dar, G. Lakshmana

“…Addressing unrecognized mental health issues among school-going adolescents established an important rationale for corresponding further deterioration. Methods: The study used the standardized tools of the Rutter’s Children Behavior Questionnaire (RCBQ-B) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). …”
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Cut-off values of one-minute sit-to-stand test for determining physical performance in mild-post-COVID-19 individuals by Arunrat Srithawong, Puttipong Poncumhak, Tichanon Promsrisuk, Patchareeya Amput

“…# Background This study aims to establish cutoff values for the one-minute sit-to-stand test (1STST) to predict physical performance in mild-post- coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) individuals and to compare the 1STST with the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) in assessing hemodynamic response and to explore the correlation between 1STST, 6MWT, and muscle strength, including leg and respiratory muscle strength. # Methods A cross-sectional study of 93 participants with mild post-COVID-19 symptoms was conducted. …”
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Comparison of Vitamin-D binding protein levels in gingival crevicular fluid of pre- and postmenopausal women with and without chronic periodontitis: A clinico-biochemical study by Kaviya Balasubramaniyam, Sankar Lakshmi Sree, Kavitha Jayavel, V. Krishnan, Rajasekar Sundaram

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to assess and compare DBP levels in Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) of pre- and postmenopausal women with and without chronic periodontitis. Materials and Methods: Fifty-two female participants aged 35–60 were selected from outpatients’ clinics and divided into premenopausal and postmenopausal groups. …”
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Knee Injuries in Volleyball Players: A Review Report by Sahar Farohki, Ali Fatahi

“…The objective of this research was to review the relevant literature on knee injuries in volleyball. Methods This study was a library-based review, examining articles written in Persian and English published between 2000 and 2023. …”
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The relationship between positive psychological capital and work engagement in clinical nurses: mediation effect of job crafting by Songran Park, Yeongmi Ha

“…This study aimed to identify the mediating effect of job crafting on the relationship between positive psychological capital and work engagement in registered nurses. Methods A total of 132 hospital nurses with clinical experience of more than one year, excluding nurse administrators, participated. …”
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Therapeutic effects of Salvadora persica (Miswak) on patients with mild to moderate gingivitis. by Kawa F. Dizaye, Zainab Yalman Othman

“…This study compares the therapeutic effects of miswak (S. persica), toothbrush, S. persica mouthwash, and chlorhexidine mouthwash on patients with mild to moderate gingivitis by estimating gingival index and (debris) plaque index. Patients and Methods: The study is a selective sampling, cross-sectional, clinical comparative study of 50 systemically healthy patients in Erbil city. …”
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An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Risk Screening and Reduction Program for High School Female Athletes: A Pilot Study by Allison Kuntz, Olivia Peters, Andrew Bello, Ryan Perkins, Ryan Monti, Leigh Murray

“… # Study Design Non-experimental prospective study # Methods A convenience sample of 15 healthy female athletes were recruited from local high schools, consisting of 11 soccer players and four basketball players.  …”
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Risk and protective factors associated with adolescent depression in Singapore: a systematic review by Wei Sheng Goh, Jun Hao Norman Tan, Yang Luo, Sok Hui Ng, Mohamed Sufyan Bin Mohamed Sulaiman, John Chee Meng Wong, Victor Weng Keong Loh

“…This systematic review aims to identify the factors associated with adolescent depression in Singapore. Methods: A systematic search on the following databases was performed on 21 May 2020: PubMed, EMBASE and PsycINFO. …”
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Specific Features of Vascular Endothelium in Patients with Severe Forms of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by O. V. Khlynova, E. A. Stepina

“…In this work, we set out to assess the specific features of vascular endothelium in patients suffering from severe (pan-ulcerative) and complicated forms of ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD).Materials and methods. The research sample consisted in 65 patients with UC (n = 45) and CD (n = 20), who were either in the acute phase or had been diagnosed with such conditions for the first time. …”
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Development of RNA interference-based therapy for rare genetic diseases by Milya Urfa Ahmad, Syarifah Dewi

“…Despite advancements in diagnostic and treatment methods, many rare diseases remain challenging for healthcare practitioners. …”
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