Positive rate and influencing factors of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis among school children aged 9 to 18 years in Xiamen, China by Zhongrui Peng, Yuanchao Li, Hong Yang, Yanfang Jiang, Yuqing Li, Mengyang Gao, Yangjingling Hua, Guimei Liu, Manqi Zhou, Tianmu Chen, Huarong Hong, Lei Li

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Utilizing Virtual Worlds for Training Professionals: The Case of Soft Skills Training of Smart City Engineers and Technicians by Maria Rigou, Vasileios Gkamas, Isidoros Perikos, Konstantinos Kovas, Polyxeni Kontodiakou

“…The paper explores virtual worlds as an innovative training platform for upskilling and reskilling smart city professionals, comprising technicians and engineers. …”
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Modeling of project activities for UAV modernization to conduct swarm drone attack missions by Oleg Fedorovych, Leonid Malieiev, Oleksii Hubka, Andrei Popov

“…Using the agent-based platform AnyLogic, interactive simulation modeling of the UAV modernization processes was conducted. …”
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Redefining and solving the digital divide and exclusion to improve healthcare: going beyond access to include availability, adequacy, acceptability, and affordability by Laronda A. Hollimon, Laronda A. Hollimon, Kayla V. Taylor, Kayla V. Taylor, Rachel Fiegenbaum, Rachel Fiegenbaum, Mary Carrasco, Mary Carrasco, Laurent Garchitorena Gomez, Laurent Garchitorena Gomez, Debbie Chung, Azizi A. Seixas, Azizi A. Seixas, Azizi A. Seixas

“…Affordability addresses financial barriers, as many low-income households struggle to afford monthly internet fees and devices, even with subsidies such as the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). To improve acceptability, innovative approaches like universal digital literacy vouchers, gamified education platforms, and mandatory accessibility standards for all digital technologies can ensure equitable and inclusive digital participation. …”
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COVID-19 and social care screening for older adults in social housing: a CP@clinic adaptation by Hanna Dias, Jasdeep Brar, Melissa Pirrie, Ricardo Angeles, Francine Marzanek, Gina Agarwal

“…Community paramedics were able to support vulnerable older adults living in social housing through the unique CP@clinic adaptation. This innovative program delivery increased vulnerable populations’ access to public health services and information at a time of great health need.…”
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Consolidating Medical Education in Sudan During War by Mohamed H. Taha, Nazik E. Husain, Wail Nuri Osman Mukhtar, Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla

“…Online and remote education, including asynchronous learning and social media platforms, overcome access barriers and fosters knowledge sharing. …”
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Agricultural Policies and Practices: Pathways for Transformation by Hari Sharma Neupane, Bikram Acharya, Pradeep Wagle, Buddhi Raj Gyawali

“…The papers discussed the potential of public-private partnerships, multi-stakeholder platforms, and other forms of collaboration to leverage resources, share knowledge, and scale up innovative solutions. …”
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The mediating effects of technology trust and perceived value in the relationship between eHealth literacy and attitude toward the usage of artificial intelligence in nursing: a cr... by Zhi Chen, Tongxi Wu, Xingxing Wu, Jinjia Wang, Shufen Ke, Hong Li, Rong Lin

“…These findings provide a theoretical foundation for the development of nursing AI training programs and the design of clinically applicable AI systems, contributing to a better alignment between technological innovation and the practical needs of nursing care. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Speech Recognition and LabVIEW Integration for Intelligent Mobile Robot Control by Kai-Chao Yao, Wei-Tzer Huang, Hsi-Huang Hsieh, Teng-Yu Chen, Wei-Sho Ho, Jiunn-Shiou Fang, Wei-Lun Huang

“…This study implemented an innovative system that trains a speech recognition model based on the DeepSpeech2 architecture using Python for voice control of a robot on the LabVIEW platform. …”
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Guided by National Strategic Needs， Striving to Build a First-Class Forensic Medicine Discipline — The Construction Plan for Forensic Medicine at Southern Medical University by QIAO Dong-fang, QIU Ping-ming, WANG Qi, TAI Yun-chun, LI Dong-ri, XU Jing-tao, LUO Qi-zhi, HUANG En-ping, ZHU Bo-feng

“…It aims to initiate and implement a high-level faculty team building plan featuring “combining recruitment and cultivation, inter-disciplinary integration”; make vigorous efforts to establish a first-level doctoral program, refine advantageous second-level disciplines and research directions; and establish an innovative research platform from a high starting point with deep integration. …”
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Application of technology to empower women in social entrepreneurship: A review by Saikat Gochhait, Renuka Lenka, Aidin Salamzadeh

“…Suggestions include creating digital literacy programs, increasing the flow of capital through technological platforms and nurturing online communities that welcome women social entrepreneurs. …”
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Curcumin and Papain-Loaded Liposomal Natural Latex Dressings with Phototherapy: A Synergistic Approach to Diabetic Wound Healing by Franciéle M. Silva, Jaqueline R. Silva, Wellington Rodrigues, Breno A. S. M. Sousa, Thamis F. S. Gomes, Mario F. F. Rosa, Suélia S. R. F. Rosa, Marcella L. B. Carneiro

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Long-term efficacy and immunopersistence of an Escherichia coli-produced HPV-16/18 bivalent vaccine: an observational extension study following a randomised, double-blind Phase III... by Fanghui Zhao, Qi Chen, Chao Zhao, Lingling Nie, Shangying Hu, Jian Yin, Lingxian Qiu, Zhaofeng Bi, Jiali Quan, Yufei Li, Mingzhu Li, Xun Zhang, Qinjing Pan, Caihong Li, Lidong Ke, Xiaoli Liu, Fengxian Zheng, Cuihong Dai, Zhe Wang, Xuefeng Kuang, Xinhua Jia, Yingying Su, Shoujie Huang, Qiufen Zhang, Weijin Huang, Lihui Wei, Jun Zhang, Ting Wu, Youlin Qiao, Ningshao Xia

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Promoting Well-Being from a Gender Perspective: A Systematic Review of Interventions Using Digital Tools and Serious Games by Ciro Esposito, Francesco Sulla, Giusi Antonia Toto, Valentina Berardinetti, Andreana Lavanga, Francesco Pio Savino, Salvatore Iuso, Maria Grazia Mada Logrieco, Maria Eugenia Paula Ascorra Costa

“…The findings reveal a proliferation of platforms, applications, and programs aimed at promoting well-being by addressing emotional, cognitive (or mental), physical, and sexual health dimensions. …”
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Agriculture data sharing review by Jorge Chamorro-Padial, Jordi Virgili-Gomá, Rosa Gil, Mercè Teixidó, Roberto García

“…This study offers valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, focusing on the evolution of the dynamic landscape of agricultural data spaces and potential future innovations in fields like data analytics and Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Blockchain, digital divide and digital farming platforms. …”
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Efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of biosimilars compared with the biologic etanercept in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Aurélio Matos Andrade, Juliana da Motta Girardi, Erica Tatiane da Silva, Jakeline Ribeiro Barbosa, Daniella Cristina Rodrigues Pereira

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Controller for a Low-Altitude Fixed-Wing UAV on an Embedded System to Assess Specific Environmental Conditions by Johannes von Eichel-Streiber, Christoph Weber, Jesús Rodrigo-Comino, Jens Altenburg

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The impact of the international rice genebank’s (IRG) on rice farming in Bangladesh by Donald Villanueva, Yuji Enriquez, Grace Lee Capilit

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Single-cell transcriptomic analysis of chondrocytes in cartilage and pathogenesis of osteoarthritis by Changyuan Huang, Bin Zeng, Bo Zhou, Guanming Chen, Qi Zhang, Wenhong Hou, Guozhi Xiao, Li Duan, Ni Hong, Wenfei Jin

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Algorithm of Behaviour of Virtual Avatars During Public Speaking Training in a VR Environment by Karol Jędrasiak, Robert Robert Wolański, Damian Bereska

“…The development of the algorithm marks a pivotal advancement in educational technology, providing a platform that surpasses traditional training methods. …”
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