On Explainability of Reinforcement Learning-Based Machine Learning Agents Trained with Proximal Policy Optimization That Utilizes Visual Sensor Data by Tomasz Hachaj, Marcin Piekarczyk

“…We propose an algorithm that allows an effective and intuitive approximation of the PPO-trained neural network (NN). …”
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The Experience of Intimacy and Sexuality in Persons with Mental Illness: A Metasynthesis by Reshma Antony, Manjula Munivenkatappa, Geetha Desai

“…ATLAS.ti software was used to code the primary and secondary data to generate 83 descriptive themes and 17 composite themes, which were further synthesised to create seven interpretive themes. …”
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Artificial intelligence-powered smart vision glasses for the visually impaired by Devi Udayakumar, Sarika Gopalakrishnan, Aparna Raghuram, Arathy Kartha, Arun Kumar Krishnan, Ramkumar Ramamirtham, Ramu Muthangi, Ramakrishna Raju

“…This study evaluates the acceptance and usability of a cost-effective AI-powered spectacle-mounted assistive device in a multicentric Indian cohort. …”
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An Improved Stochastic Model for the Geodetic GNSS Receivers Under Ionospheric Scintillation at Low Latitudes by Xiaomin Luo, Yingzong Lin, Xiaolei Dai, Shaofeng Bian, Dezhong Chen

“…In this study, we propose an improved RTES, referred to as Impr_RTES model, to mitigate scintillation effects on geodetic GNSS receivers at low latitudes, where severe scintillation frequently occurs. …”
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Analyzing cardiovascular disease hospitalization risks due to cold and heat waves in Dezful by Hamidreza Aghababaeian, Rahim Sharafkhani, Nasim Hamidipour, Ladan Araghi Ahvazi

“…Specifically, in the section on added effects, the results show that Cold Wave impacts the risk of hospitalization in patients aged 56 to 74 years (added effects: lags of 0, 0–2, 0–6, and 0–13). …”
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A self-study using data to inform student-teacher supports in a transformed teacher preparation program by Celestial Wills-Jackson

“…Four themes emerged from the data-informed approach between the school districts and university stakeholders: (1) A data-informed approach provided a deeper understanding of effective teaching practices, (2) a data-informed approach interpreted differentiated perspectives, (3) a data-informed approach is warranted through a qualitative analysis and (4) a data-informed approach must continuously be revised for program improvement. …”
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Oxidation of Ammonia in Fish Ponds to Nitrates Using Free and Immobilized Nitrifying Bacteria by Ibrahim Yusuf, Asmau Rabiu Gamawa, Musa Haruna

“… In fish farming, ammonia stands out as detrimental toxicant, with the potential to significantly impede growth and even lead to fish mortality. The adverse effects of ammonia exposure in aquatic environments primarily stem from elevated concentrations of unionized ammonium (NH3), which can readily permeate gill membranes. …”
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A Novel Privacy Framework for Satellite Images Based on Theory of Chaos and Chess Pieces Castle and King by Nayef Alqahtani

“…The fifth and last stream of random numbers has been employed to introduce the requisite diffusion effects. Plaintext sensitivity –a necessary feature to foil the potential differential attacks, has been achieved by taking the SHA-256 hash codes of given images. …”
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Temporal and spatial self supervised learning methods for electrocardiograms by Wenping Chen, Huibin Wang, Lili Zhang, Min Zhang

“…Although existing self-supervised learning approaches have been applied to ECG analysis, they are predominantly image-based, which limits their effectiveness. To address these limitations and provide novel insights, we propose a Temporal-Spatial Self-Supervised Learning (TSSL) method specifically designed for ECG detection. …”
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Comparison of efficiency management training using lecturing and small group teaching on learning rate of Nursing and Midwifery student’s by Fariba Asgari, Taherehsadat Khoshnazar, Asiyeh Sedighi

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Przekład mniejszościowy / przekład mniejszości – łemkowska przestrzeń translatologiczna by Helena Duć-Fajfer

“…I also characterise another kind of translation, carried out on Lemko soil by Petr Krynytsky, linked to the systematic preparation of a translation workshop effective in facing the challenges defined as crucial for a given text. …”
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Realities of opioid and gabapentinoid deprescribing in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities: a qualitative evaluation by Charlotte L Parbery-Clark, Jennie Sofia Portice, Sarah Sowden

“…Background: Opioid and gabapentinoid prescribing has increased substantially in recent years despite having limited effectiveness in treating chronic primary pain. This is concerning, with the prescribing rates and adverse effects of these medications being higher in more socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. …”
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Large Eddy Simulation of Flow Around Twin Tower Buildings in Tandem Arrangements with Upstream Corner Modification by Deqian Zheng, Xueyuan Wu, Yuzhe Zhu, Wenyong Ma, Pingzhi Fang

“…Among the measures studied, upstream corner cutting is more effective in reducing wind pressure and aerodynamic force coefficients.…”
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The trend in deaths from alcoholic liver disease (ALD) over the past decade by Gopika Biju Pillai, Vedamurthy Adhiyaman, Peter Hobson

“…Despite persistent multifaceted government policies aimed at reducing alcohol consumption, their impact does not appear to be as effective as expected. Even though there is a male preponderance, deaths from ALD are rapidly increasing in women. …”
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Adaptive EMG Pattern Classification via Probabilistic Knowledge Transfer With Scale Mixture-Based Bayesian Sequential Learning by Seitaro Yoneda, Akira Furui

“…Code is available at <uri>https://github.com/Yseitaro/smcm-bsst</uri>…”
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Fabrication and characterization of rubcrete-iron composite for mixed radiation shielding by Lawrence Otieno Ochieng, Nadir Omar Hashim, Jeremiah Monari Kebwaro, Dickson Andala

“…Mixed radiation environments need unique shielding materials that can effectively attenuate photons and neutrons simultaneously. …”
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Depth of Processing in Different Instructional Conditions and Iranian Learners’ Interpretation of English Inversion Structures by Shiva Kaivanpanah, Seyed Mohammad Alavi, Sara Rafsanjani Nejad

“…The present study qualitatively investigated the effects of Processing instruction, Textual enhancement, and Text editing on L2 learners’ cognitive processes and the relationship between the learners’ level of awareness and their abilities to interpret English inversion structures. …”
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Patient and caregiver perspectives on treatment strategies and care priorities of childhood steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome: a qualitative study by Susan Samuel, Kathryn King-Shier, Lorraine Hamiwka, Meghan Elliott, Augustina Okpere

“…Findings are elaborated across the following four themes: (1) reluctant acceptance of steroids (steroid aversion, lack of personalised steroid dosing, altered self-regulation and acknowledging steroid effectiveness); (2) coping with unexpected relapses (repeating the cycle, restricted life participation and tempered optimism); (3) uncertainty about second-line therapies (striving for stability, cumulative burden of adverse effects and exploring alternatives) and (4) directing attention to unmet treatment needs and priorities (mechanistic approaches to therapy, steroid minimisation, child and family involvement and enhanced social supports).Conclusions Children with SSNS and their caregivers expressed a dislike of steroids and a desire for individualised treatment protocols. …”
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Neutron Cross-Section Uncertainty and Reactivity Analysis in MOX and Metal Fuels for Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor by Oyeon Kum

“…Particular focus is placed on the capture, fission, and inelastic scattering reactions, as well as the effects of fuel temperature on reactivity through Doppler broadening. …”
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Boosting Digital Health Engagement Among Older Adults in Hong Kong: Pilot Pre-Post Study of the Generations Connect Project by Aaron Wan Jia He, Runqi Yuan, Tzu Tsun Luk, Kelvin Man Ping Wang, Sophia Siu Chee Chan

“…Future studies should explore longer-term effects and ways to further improve the intervention.…”
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