Mechanism Design of a Novel Device to Facilitate Mobility, Sit-to-Stand Transfer Movement, and Walking Assistance by Bo Li, Xinzhili Chen, Hailiang Liu, Dong Yuan, Jiafeng Zhang, Shiqing Lu

“…To assist patients with lower limb dysfunction in mobility, standing, and walking, this paper proposes a novel device that integrates the functions of lower limb exoskeleton, wheelchair, and sit-to-stand (STS) transfer assistance. …”
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Detailed Transfer Line Beam Characteristics at an Operational Proton Therapy Center [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by George H. Gillespie, Joshua Konzer

“…The McLaren Proton Therapy Center functions as a multi-room, clinically active cancer treatment center. …”
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Design of a Wearable Exoskeleton Piano Practice Aid Based on Multi-Domain Mapping and Top-Down Process Model by Qiujian Xu, Meihui Li, Guoqiang Chen, Xiubo Ren, Dan Yang, Junrui Li, Xinran Yuan, Siqi Liu, Miaomiao Yang, Mufan Chen, Bo Wang, Peng Zhang, Huiguo Ma

“…Based on five user requirements (P), we calculated the corresponding demand weight (K), making the design more aligned with user needs. The device excels in enhancing motion accuracy, interactivity, and comfort, filling the gap in traditional piano assistance devices in terms of multi-functionality and high adaptability, and offering new ideas for the design and promotion of intelligent assistive devices. …”
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Gender Differences in the Communication Styles of Vice-Chancellors: A Case Study of Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson and Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso by Esther Serwaah Afreh, Obed Atta-Asamoah

“…RAD’s exclusive use of rhetorical questions aligns with the linguistic item’s association with women’s language for persuasion. …”
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Design Optimization Approach for Residential Outdoor Environments Based on Seasonal Variations in Local Thermal Perception by Yikai Yan, Qingqin Wang, Haizhu Zhou, Yanan Song

“…Based on these findings, we propose precision-driven design optimizations that align outdoor spatial configurations with residents’ comfort thresholds. …”
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Expert-Trajectory-Based Features for Apprenticeship Learning via Inverse Reinforcement Learning for Robotic Manipulation by Francisco J. Naranjo-Campos, Juan G. Victores, Carlos Balaguer

“…This paper explores the application of Inverse Reinforcement Learning (IRL) in robotics, focusing on inferring reward functions from expert demonstrations of robot arm manipulation tasks. …”
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Human-AI collaboration is not very collaborative yet: a taxonomy of interaction patterns in AI-assisted decision making from a systematic review by Catalina Gomez, Sue Min Cho, Shichang Ke, Chien-Ming Huang, Mathias Unberath

“…Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in decision support systems has disproportionately focused on technological advancements, often overlooking the alignment between algorithmic outputs and human expectations. …”
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Pivotal Role of FBXW4 in Glioma Progression and Prognosis by Kun Chen, Lei Pu, Yuzuo Hui

“…This study aims to elucidate the functional dynamics and significance of FBXW4 in glioma cases. …”
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Smart and Sustainable Doha? From Urban Brand Identity to Factual Veracity by Munawer Syed, Yusuf A. Aina, Tan Yigitcanlar

“…With most of Qatar’s population residing in the metropolitan area, Doha effectively functions as a city-state. While the rapid growth of this Gulf metropolis is often celebrated as an emerging center of economic and cultural activity, the subtle yet crucial socio-cultural influences shaping its development as a rentier city-state are frequently overlooked in the existing literature. …”
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Design and Evaluation of an Augmented Reality Application for Learning Workshop Tool Recognition by Resa Pramudita, Dedi Rohendi, Roer Eka Pawinanto, Muhammad Adli Rizqulloh, Mochamad Rizal Fauzan, Dedy Suryadi, Iwa Kuntadi

“…Key usability aspects were rated positively, including comfort (4.2), ease of use (4.0), functional integration (3.9), stability (4.1), and ease of learning (4.3). …”
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Impact of Fish By-Product Hydrolysates, a Novel Food, on the Nutritional and Technological Properties of Fusilli Pasta by Paula Ardila, Adrián Honrado, Juan B. Calanche

“…This research demonstrates the feasibility of valorising fish processing by-products to create innovative, nutrient-dense functional foods that align with contemporary consumer demands for sustainable production practices and enhanced nutritional profiles. …”
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COEXIST: Coordinated single-cell integration of serial multiplexed tissue images. by Robert T Heussner, Cameron F Watson, Christopher Z Eddy, Kunlun Wang, Eric M Cramer, Allison L Creason, Gordon B Mills, Young Hwan Chang

“…Although image registration can align serially sectioned MTIs, integration at the single-cell level poses a challenge due to inherent biological heterogeneity. …”
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A Graduate Level Personalized Learning Environment in the Field of f-NIRS Signal Processing by Dominique Persano Adorno, Giuseppe Costantino Giaconia

“…The development of a personalized, student-centered learning environment that encourages teamwork and inquiry-based learning aligns with the contemporary push for interdisciplinary education in bioengineering fields. …”
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Six1 is essential for differentiation and patterning of the mammalian auditory sensory epithelium. by Ting Zhang, Jinshu Xu, Pascal Maire, Pin-Xian Xu

“…These two types of epithelial cells are derived from common precursors in the four- to five-cell layered primordium and acquire functionally important shapes during terminal differentiation through the thinning process and convergent extension. …”
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EVALUATION OF THE PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF DENTAL AESTHETICS BY SOCIODEMOGRAPHICS AND MALOCCLUSIONS by Kalender Muhammed Emin, Ucan Yarkac Fatma, Emiroglu Yunus

“…Younger individuals and women reported greater concerns, likely influenced by societal expectations. These results align with previous studies but expand understanding by including a wider age range and malocclusion analysis.Conclusion: Dental aesthetics deeply influence self-confidence and social interactions, emphasizing the importance of addressing these concerns for both functional and psychological reasons. …”
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Multifunctional Applications of Biofloc Technology (BFT) in Sustainable Aquaculture: A Review by Changwei Li, Limin Dai

“…By shifting focus to its underexplored functionalities, this review positions BFT as a transformative technology capable of addressing interconnected global challenges in food security, pollution mitigation, and sustainable resource use, offering a scalable framework for the future of aquaculture and beyond.…”
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Reliability Modeling of Wind Turbine Gearbox System Considering Failure Correlation Under Shock–Degradation by Xiaojun Liu, Ziwen Wu, Yiping Yuan, Wenlei Sun, Jianxiong Gao

“…Relative to natural degradation-only models, failure rates rise by >60%, validating the model’s effectiveness and alignment with real-world operational conditions.…”
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Incentivising peers in local transactive energy markets: A case study for consumers, prosumers and prosumagers by Yaa S. A. Kwateng, Dawei Qiu, Goran Strbac

“…Distinct peer incentives should equitably align with their contribution to market functionality, such as the value ascribed to prosumagers' flexibility in local pricing and the constrained bargaining power of prosumers in distributed bilateral negotiations.…”
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Application of Optimization Algorithms in Voter Service Module Allocation by Edgar Jardón, Marcelo Romero, José-Raymundo Marcial-Romero

“…Allocation models are essential tools for optimally distributing client requests across multiple services under defined restrictions and objective functions. This study evaluates several heuristics to address an allocation problem involving young individuals reaching voting age. …”
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DK-Port: construction and validation of port autonomous driving simulation environment based on large language models and reinforcement learning by LOU Yunjie, AI Mingfei, ZHUANG Shujie, YU Hai, WANG Xin, TENG Chu, WANG Jiangcheng, SHEN Tianyu, HAO Kunkun, CUI Wen

“…Comparative experiments in four typical scenarios, including straight roads and intersections, demonstrate that DK-Port generates diverse adversarial driving behaviors aligned with real port characteristics, such as dangerous overtaking and abrupt lane cutting. …”
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