TFDGiniXML: A Novel Explainable Machine Learning Framework for Early Detection of Cardiac Abnormalities Based on Nonlinear Time-Frequency Distribution Gini Index Features by Mohamed Aashiq, Shaiful Jahari Hashim, Fakhrul Zaman Rokhani, Marsyita Hanafi, Ahmed Faeq Hussein

“…This study proposes explainable intelligent classifiers incorporated with a novel sequence of time-frequency energy Gini Index (GI) features from the QRS complexes of ECG signals to address these challenges and enable early-stage CVD detection. …”
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Investigating the Role of Artificial Intelligence Enablers and Companies' Readiness in Adopting an Artificial Intelligence-integrated Customer Relationship Management System by Soheila Mohammadzadeh Vanestan, Rahim Abedi

“…Firstly, they can focus on strengthening their organizational readiness for artificial intelligence by improving their understanding of the technical aspects and complexity of AI systems, establishing the necessary infrastructure, and raising awareness among stakeholders. …”
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DEFINING A VALID CONSUMER TASTING METHODOLOGY FOR VODKA MARKET RESEARCH: ECONOMIC IMPACT AND ASSORTMENT OPTIMIZATION by Olena O. Melikh, Iryna Kalmykova

“…The proper choice of consumer tasting methodology not only ensures the accuracy of results but also reduces the risks of failed product launches and financial losses associated with inaccurate consumer forecasts. …”
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Integrated neural network framework for multi-object detection and recognition using UAV imagery by Mohammed Alshehri, Tingting Xue, Tingting Xue, Ghulam Mujtaba, Yahya AlQahtani, Nouf Abdullah Almujally, Ahmad Jalal, Ahmad Jalal, Hui Liu, Hui Liu, Hui Liu

“…Finally, classification is performed using Vision Transformers (ViTs), leveraging attention mechanisms to ensure accurate recognition across diverse categories. …”
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CAFiKS: Communication-Aware Federated IDS With Knowledge Sharing for Secure IoT Connectivity by Ogobuchi Daniel Okey, Demostenes Zegarra Rodriguez, Frederico Gadelha Guimaraes, Joao Henrique Kleinschmidt

“…In this paper, we introduce CAFiKS (Communication-Aware Federated Intrusion Detection System with Knowledge Sharing), a novel FL method designed to address the challenges of data heterogeneity, model complexity, and convergence rates. CAFiKS integrates knowledge sharing and parameter compression techniques to achieve a lightweight model that is both resource-efficient and adaptable to heterogeneous IoT settings. …”
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Digital Twin-Assisted Lightpath Provisioning and Nonlinear Mitigation in C+L+S Multiband Optical Networks by Sadegh Ghasrizadeh, Prasunika Khare, Nelson Costa, Marc Ruiz, Antonio Napoli, Joao Pedro, Luis Velasco

“…Moreover, OCATA-MB helps to mitigate NLI noise by programming the receiver at the provisioning time and thus with very little complexity compared to its equivalent implemented during the operation. …”
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Observer-Based Adaptive Neural Control of Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Subject to Model Uncertainties and External Disturbances by Rashin Mousavi, Arash Mousavi, Yashar Mousavi, Mahsa Tavasoli, Aliasghar Arab, Ibrahim Beklan Kucukdemiral, Afef Fekih

“…The proposed HGDO-NN-AFSMC ensures robust position and attitude tracking by effectively compensating for external disturbances and model uncertainties. …”
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The Utilization and Impact of Dopamine Transporter Imaging in Diagnosing Movement Disorders at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Greece by Georgia Xiromerisiou, Iro Boura, Eleni Barmpounaki, Panagiotis Georgoulias, Efthimios Dardiotis, Cleanthe Spanaki, Varvara Valotassiou

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: DaTscan markedly enhances diagnostic accuracy for movement disorders, particularly for general neurologists, addressing the complexities of overlapping clinical presentations. Continuous medical training is essential to ensure the cost-effective utilization of DaTscan in routine clinical practice; ongoing technological advancements will further refine and expand their applications, benefiting both patients and the broader medical community.…”
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Job satisfaction among people with disabilities in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional survey by Tsega H. Mirach, Rosemary M. Lysaght, Molalign B. Adugna, Abebe A. Alemu, Meseret H. Ayele, Sewbesew Y. Tilahun, Tewelde G. Adhanom

“…The government should explore measures such as employment quotas or wage supplementation to address disparities and ensure reasonable accommodation. Inclusive research methods will assist in leading change. …”
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Accurate acetabular cup placement using a smartphone-based digital alignment guide in total hip arthroplasty by Yuki Teranishi, Yusuke Okanoue, Junpei Dan, Dai Ohira, Masahiko Ikeuchi

“…Although computed tomography (CT)-based navigation technology enables more accurate placement, most navigation systems are bulky, expensive, and often inaccessible due to cost and complexity. The purpose of this study was to introduce a smartphone-based digital cup alignment guide to improve placement accuracy and provide a cost-effective and accessible solution for THA. …”
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Vehicle Routing for Infectious Healthcare Waste Collection With Transit Points: A Problem Incorporating Multiple Types of Risks and Two Solution Methods From Different Perspectives by Meng Zhang, Wei Cui, Qi Jiang, Nengmin Wang, Yuan Shang

“…In this paper, a vehicle routing problem for IHWC with multiple types of risks and transit points (VRP for IHWC-MR-TP) is proposed, considering the complexity introduced by the simultaneous existence of transport risks, storage risks, and transit points, and aiming to simultaneously minimize the total cost and the maximum risk. …”
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OTO-IVM is a method of fertility preservation for patients with ovarian tumors by O. E. Lavrinovich, Yu. A. Tatischeva, I. V. Berlev, M. G. Yakovleva, A. P. Karitski, A. S. Kalugina

“…Rehabilitation aimed to ensure a satisfactory quality of life takes on a new meaning, and with the development of new technologies, the level of possible assistance also changes. …”
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Enhancing grid connected wind energy conversion systems through fuzzy logic control optimization with PSO and GA techniques by Abdelhalim Borni, Noureddine Bessous, Layachi Zaghba, Abdelhak Bouchakour, Melkamu Sisay Agmas, Enas Ali, Sherif S. M. Ghoneim, Ayman Hoballah

“…PSO is often preferred for its quicker convergence, higher tracking accuracy, and lower computational complexity, resulting in more efficient and stable performance in wind energy conversion systems. …”
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Protocol for the derivation and external validation of a 30-day mortality risk prediction model for older patients having emergency general surgery (PAUSE score—Probability of mort... by Carl van Walraven, Daniel I McIsaac, Manoj Lalu, Simon Feng, Husein Moloo, Reilly Musselman

“…Older age is associated with doubling of risk when undergoing emergency general surgery (EGS) procedures and often coexists with medical complexity and considerations of end-of-life care, creating prognostic and decisional uncertainty. …”
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An Integrated Algorithm with Feature Selection, Data Augmentation, and XGBoost for Ovarian Cancer by Jingxun Cai, Zne-Jung Lee, Zhihxian Lin, Chih-Hung Hsu, Yun Lin

“…Once ovarian cancer reaches an advanced stage, the complexity and difficulty of treatment increase substantially, affecting patient survival rates. …”
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AI-Powered System for an Efficient and Effective Cyber Incidents Detection and Response in Cloud Environments by Mohammed Ashfaaq M. Farzaan, Mohamed Chahine Ghanem, Ayman El-Hajjar, Deepthi N. Ratnayake

“…The growing complexity and frequency of cyber threats in cloud environments call for innovative and automated solutions to maintain effective and efficient incident response. …”
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Resource allocation strategies and task scheduling algorithms for cloud computing: A systematic literature review by Kareem Awad Waleed, Zainol Ariffin Khairul Akram, Nazri Mohd Zakree Ahmad, Yassen Esam Taha

“…Following preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines, the review ensures a transparent and replicable process by employing systematic inclusion criteria and minimizing bias. …”
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5G-Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance: An Improved PBFT Consensus Algorithm for the 5G Network by Xin Liu, Xing Fan, Baoning Niu, Xianrong Zheng

“…The model dynamically selected consensus nodes based on the reputation value to ensure the reliability of the consensus node selection. …”
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Heterogeneity of Antibiotic-Resistant Isolates of Listeria Monocytogenes Isolated from Food Products in Moscow by Yu. V. Mikhailova, A. D. Molchanov, A. A. Shelenkov, M. A. Tyumentseva, K. S. Karbyshev, A. I. Tyumentsev, A. E. Egorova, N. G. Kulikova, I. N. Manzenyuk, V. G. Akimkin

“…Most of the isolates belonged to phylogenetic line II and were divided into nine clonal complexes with the prevalence of CC121, which was one of the epidemiologically significant genetic clones. …”
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Application of andragogico-acmeological approach in preparation of teachers for using informatization by E. G. Skibitskiy, T. A. Astashova

“…The socio-economic development of the country, the current situation in education, actualize the problem of searching for optimal scientific approaches to the solution of the multifaceted problem of adult training that would ensure their development and allow the trainee to be viewed as a subject continuously rising to the “acme” of professional growth. …”
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