Structural design, modeling and simulation analysis of a cage broiler inspection robot by Yongmin Guo, Xinwei Yu, Wanchao Zhang, Changxi Chen, Liji Yu

“…Furthermore, in an effort to boost the energy efficiency of the robot, an analysis of the power consumption linked to its lifting and lowering functions is undertaken. By integrating energy-efficient design principles and intelligent control strategies, the lifting and lowering functions of the system can reduce energy consumption. …”
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Oral frailty and its influencing factors in patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a cross-sectional study by Fangyi Li, Tian Xiao, Xueqin Qiu, Chunmei Liu, Qiumei Ma, Dongmei Yu, Linyu Zhou, Ruihan Xiao, Biao He, Ao Tang, Xiaoju Chen

“…The Chemotherapy-induced Taste Alteration Scale(CiTAS), the Acceptance of Illness Scale(AIS), and the Family Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, Resolve Index(APGAR) were used to assess the patients’ taste changes, levels of acceptance of illness, and family functioning levels, respectively. …”
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Development and Comparison of Interrupt-Based and Analog-to-Digital Converter Algorithms for Seed Counting in Precision Planters by A. Ghaffarnezhad, H. Navid, H. Karimi

“…Sensors that utilize analog-to-digital converter algorithms may offer superior performance in varied scenarios due to their advanced features and adaptable configurations.ConclusionThis study developed and tested two seed counting algorithms: one based on interruption and the other utilizing an analog-to-digital converter. …”
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LEVERAGING ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY SYSTEMS AND ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS TO ENRICH THE AESTHETIC VALUES OF METAL PAINTING by Alaa Eldin M. HAMID, Khaled M. Al SAUD, Rommel ALALI, Adel Roshdy Abd El MOATY, Adab M. Al SAUD, Said Mostafa Mohammed HAMED

“…This study aimed to investigate the potential for utilizing Arabic calligraphy and the symbols of Islamic architecture to enrich the aesthetic values of metal painting. …”
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Network Efficient Hierarchical Authentication Algorithm for Secure Communication in IoT and IoE by Abhiram Sharma, R. Suganya, P. B. Krishna, Rudra Raj, Raja Kumar Murugesan

“…The expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Internet of Everything (IoE) has revolutionized the way we connect and interact with technology, introducing unprecedented convenience and functionality. However, adopting this also exposes significant vulnerabilities, as traditional authentication methods like AES and Triple-DES often incur high computational overhead and struggle to adapt to the diverse array of devices within IoT and IoE environments. …”
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COVID-19 vaccination and test management for healthcare workers—development, implementation and feasibility of a custom human resources information platform at a university hospita... by Matthias Bonigut, Ana Zhelyazkova, Mathias Weber, Stefanie Geiser-Metz, Markus Geis, Bernhard Heindl, Stephan Prückner

“…The immediate dependency on data privacy and regulatory adaptations due to the evolving pandemic situation posed the necessity for regular adaptations to the platform’s structure. …”
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Poisson random measure noise-induced coherence in epidemiological priors informed deep neural networks to identify the intensity of virus dynamics by Saima Rashid, Ayesha Siddiqa, Fekadu Tesgera Agama, Nazeran Idrees, Mohammed Shaaf Alharthi

“…The study depends on two functional scenarios to quantitatively clarify the theoretical results. …”
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Optimizing urban energy flows: Integrative vehicle-to-building strategies and renewable energy management by Jian Hern Yeoh, Kai-Yun Lo, I-Yun Lisa Hsieh

“…We employ a weighted-sum method for flexible adaptability, allowing system priorities to be adjusted according to varying needs. …”
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Measurement and Evaluation of Social Resilience Indicators in the Historical Neighborhoods of Tabriz City (Case Study: Sorkhab Neighborhood of Tabriz) by Leila Rahimi, Mahta Choobineh

“…In the analysis section, SPSS software was utilized, employing one-way variance and sample t-test methods to examine the impacts of gender, age, and education on the three functional, social, and cultural dimensions. …”
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Analysis and Optimization of Operating Modes of Mini-CHP on Local Fuels in Conditions of Surplus Electric Power Capacities in the Unified Energy System of Belarus. Part 1 by R. S. Ignatovich, V. A. Sednin, Ye. S. Zuyeva

“…During the study, an analysis of the functioning of the ORC-installation Turboden 14 CHP ORC-installation operating as part of a mini-CHP using LFT was carried out. …”
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Design of a Convolutional Neural Network with Type-2 Fuzzy-Based Pooling for Vehicle Recognition by Cheng-Jian Lin, Bing-Hong Chen, Chun-Hui Lin, Jyun-Yu Jhang

“…This innovative pooling method utilizes type-2 fuzzy membership functions to effectively manage local imprecision in feature maps. …”
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Exploring user usability perceptions and acceptance of chording-enabled keyboards: A perspective between human-computer interaction by Jeryllou Kay O. San Pedro, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Sean Dominic O. Mendoza, Jann Ryan J. Novela, Ma. Janice J. Gumasing

“…From the output, it was posited that the attributes of the keyboards' functionality, ease of use, adaptability, and people's willingness to use it, significantly affected their intention of using the keyboard. …”
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Optimizing additive manufacturing workflows using model-based systems engineering by Mohamed Amine Daoud, Khadija Bekkay Haouari, Meriem Hayani Mechkouri, Amine Ennawaoui, Hicham El hadraoui, Ilias Naser, Mustapha Ouardouz, Kamal Reklaoui

“…In this paper, a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach is proposed to support the conceptual design of the Advisor System for Additive Manufacturing (ASAM), a framework aimed at streamlining AM workflows. The ASAM framework utilizes the CESAM architecture and System Modelling Language (SysML) to create multi-architecture models of the AM process, integrating operational, functional, and constructional perspectives. …”
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Structural Analysis of the AlkB Family in Poultry by Yuling Niu, Kan Li, Xuerong You, Yutao Wu, Xue Du, Ayong Zhao, Zhijun Wang

“…Protein interaction networks linked ALKBH1/2/3/5/8/FTO, underscoring functional coordination in poultry adaptation. Tissue-specific expression showed high AlkB levels in brain tissues, while ALKBH5 dominated in muscle. …”
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Spatial Evolution of Villages in China’s Rural Return Process: A Study of Village-Scale Transformations in Zhejiang Province by Zhaoteng Jin, Kai Gong, Yifei Pei, Naoko Saio

“…The study also identifies ten distinct migration types within the sample, with short-term residency comprising the majority, and migrants’ relocation needs play a crucial role in determining spatial adaptations. The predominant strategy for village integration involves the functional transformation of traditional dwellings into mixed-use commercial and residential spaces, as well as the renovation of existing structures to accommodate new social and economic activities. …”
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Developments in the Field of Textile-Based Sensors: An Overview by Derya Tama Birkocak, Elisabeth Eppinger, Lilia Sabantina

“…This incorporation is critical for the functionality of products, enabling them to sense, respond, and adapt to external stimuli. …”
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Real-Time Cloth Simulation in Extended Reality: Comparative Study Between Unity Cloth Model and Position-Based Dynamics Model with GPU by Taeheon Kim, Jun Ma, Min Hong

“…At a 64 × 64 resolution, the single-sided cloth achieved around 65 FPS, while the double-sided configuration recorded approximately 40 FPS, demonstrating scalable quality adaptation depending on application requirements. Functionally, the GPU-PBD system significantly surpasses Unity’s built-in Cloth component by supporting double-sided cloth rendering, fine-grained constraint control, complex mesh-based collision handling, and real-time interaction with both hand meshes and capsule colliders. …”
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Contrasting the influences of phosphate and phosphite on growth of Aspergillus niger by Ying Wang, Kejin Ding, Jiakai Ji, Meiyue Xu, Shihui Yan, Yonghong Fan, Dan Yu, Zhen Li, Zhen Li

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Fully Parametric Optimization Designs of Wing Components by Zhendong Hu, Ju Qiu, Fa Zhang

“…The research introduces an updated wing optimization design in an effort to adapt to continuous structure changes and shapes while optimizing for a lighter weight of the structure. …”
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Levels of Achieving Plasma Leadership Behaviors of Deans in Higher Education by Handan Ege, Şefika Şule Erçetin

“…The population of the study includes 15,846 academics employed at state universities in Ankara, with a sample group of 376 participants. The research utilized the "Multi Dimensional Plasma Leadership Scale," developed by Erçetin and Çevik (2021), adapted for the higher education context to measure deans' plasma leadership behaviors. …”
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