Generation of Spatial Structure of Urban Parks Based on Spatial Analysis of Agent-Based Models by Huizi KONG, Tianming LIU, Jiajie LIAO, Liu CUI

“…ObjectiveThis research aims to leverage the advances of computer algorithms to provide scientific analytical methods for spatial simulation and offer a more objective approach to reflect the natural operational laws of interdependencies between elements in the real physical world for landscape design. …”
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Operational evaluation of the deployment of Malaria/CRP Duo and Dengue Duo rapid diagnostic tests for the management of febrile illness by village malaria workers in rural Cambodia by Marc T. Visser, Dysoley Lek, Bipin Adhikari, Arjun Chandna, Moul Vanna, Sam Ol, Voeurng Bunreth, Chan Davoeung, Yok Sovann, Dafne Umans, Yoel Lubell, Rusheng Chew, Richard J. Maude, Rob W. van der Pluijm, Rupam Tripura, Naomi Waithira, Siv Sovannaroth, Michèle van Vugt, Lorenz von Seidlein, Mavuto Mukaka, Arjen Dondorp, Thomas J. Peto, James J. Callery

“…Focus group discussions (FGDs) and competency assessments of combo-RDT usage were conducted with VMWs. The main objectives were to determine whether VMWs could perform these combo-RDTs correctly and follow management algorithms, and whether deployment had an impact on VMW consultation rates. …”
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Design and Prototype Verification of a 3-meter Aperture Wrap-rib Reflector by ZHANG Han, YAN Zhongxi, XIANG Ping, WU Minger

“…Currently, the application of this type of deployable reflector mainly faces two challenges: ensuring the reliability of stowage and deployment strategies for large-deformation wrapping, and achieving and maintaining surface accuracy of the flexible wrap-rib reflector. …”
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Hybrid closed-loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and economic modelling by Asra Asgharzadeh, Mubarak Patel, Martin Connock, Sara Damery, Iman Ghosh, Mary Jordan, Karoline Freeman, Anna Brown, Rachel Court, Sharin Baldwin, Fatai Ogunlayi, Chris Stinton, Ewen Cummins, Lena Al-Khudairy

“…The system includes a combination of real-time continuous glucose monitoring from a continuous glucose monitoring device and a control algorithm to direct insulin delivery through an insulin pump. …”
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Preliminary Results in the Investigation of In Vivo Iliac and Coronary Flow Collision, Vortex Formation, and Disorganized Flow Degeneration: Insights from Invasive Cardiology Based... by Thach Nguyen, Hieu D. Nguyen, Hoang V. K. Dinh, Tien H. T. Dinh, Khiem Ngo, Hieu H. Truong, Hien Q. Nguyen, Vu Tri Loc, Thien Le, Nhi Vo, Trung Q. T. Le, Tam Tran, Chau Dang, Vy Le, Dat Q. Ha, Hadrian Tran, Mihas Kodenchery, Marco Zuin, Gianluca Rigatelli, Miguel Antunes, Quynh T. N. Nguyen, Aravinda Nanjundappa, C. Michael Gibson

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Multi-Comparison of Different Ocular Imaging Modality-based Deep Learning Models for Visually Significant Cataract Detection by Jocelyn Hui Lin Goh, BEng, Xiaofeng Lei, MSc, Miao-Li Chee, MPH, Yiming Qian, PhD, Marco Yu, PhD, Tyler Hyungtaek Rim, MD, PhD, Simon Nusinovici, PhD, David Ziyou Chen, MBBS, FRCOphth, Kai Hui Koh, BSc, Samantha Min Er Yew, BSc, Yibing Chen, BEng, Victor Teck Chang Koh, MBBS, MMed, Charumathi Sabanayagam, MD, PhD, Tien Yin Wong, MD, PhD, Xinxing Xu, PhD, Rick Siow Mong Goh, PhD, Yong Liu, PhD, Ching-Yu Cheng, MD, PhD, Yih-Chung Tham, PhD

“…Researchers have utilized various imaging modalities, including slit beam, diffuse anterior segment, and retinal imaging, to develop deep learning (DL) algorithms for automated cataract analysis. However, the comparative performance of these algorithms across different ocular imaging modalities remains unevaluated, mainly due to the absence of standardized test sets across studies. …”
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Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Of Generative AI In Medical Writing by Qurrat Ulain Hamdan, Waleed Umar, Mahnoor Hasan

“…The speed with which generative AI chatbots solve problems is one of the main reasons behind their remarkable success among the general public. …”
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Interpersonal counselling for adolescent depression delivered by youth mental health workers without core professional training: the ICALM feasibility RCT by Jon Wilson, Viktoria Cestaro, Eirini Charami-Roupa, Timothy Clarke, Aoife Dunne, Brioney Gee, Sharon Jarrett, Thando Katangwe-Chigamba, Andrew Laphan, Susie McIvor, Richard Meiser-Stedman, Jamie Murdoch, Thomas Rhodes, Carys Seeley, Lee Shepstone, David Turner, Paul Wilkinson

“…Participants were randomised in a 1 : 1 ratio using a stochastic minimisation algorithm to minimise imbalance between groups in baseline symptom severity, gender and study site to receive either IPC-A or TAU. …”
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Optical Characterization of Coastal Waters with Atmospheric Correction Errors: Insights from SGLI and AERONET-OC by Hiroto Higa, Masataka Muto, Salem Ibrahim Salem, Hiroshi Kobayashi, Joji Ishizaka, Kazunori Ogata, Mitsuhiro Toratani, Kuniaki Takahashi, Fabrice Maupin, Stephane Victori

“…Additionally, a comparison of in situ <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>n</mi><msub><mrow><mi>L</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>w</mi></mrow></msub><mo>(</mo><mi>λ</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> measurements in Tokyo Bay and the Ariake Sea with <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>n</mi><msub><mrow><mi>L</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>w</mi></mrow></msub><mo>(</mo><mi>λ</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> values obtained from 24 other AERONET-OC sites, as well as the inherent optical properties (IOPs) estimated through the Quasi-Analytical Algorithm version 5 (QAA_v5), identified five sites—Gulf of Riga, Long Island Sound, Lake Vanern, the Tokyo Bay, and Ariake Sea—as regions where negative <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>n</mi><msub><mrow><mi>L</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>w</mi></mrow></msub><mo>(</mo><mi>λ</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> values are more likely to occur. …”
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Evaluating and Forecasting the Probability of Lightning Occurrence in Rasht City by Afsaneh Ghasemi, Jamil Amanollahi

“…Then according to Eq. (1) the data were normalized between zero and one and data classes were balanced using RUS and ROS algorithms in Rapid Miner software. Xn=X-Xmin / Xmax-Xmin Eq. (1) the process of changing variables with determination of statistical properties and correlation was performed using SPSS software to reduce the errors. …”
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Supporting self-management with an internet intervention for low back pain in primary care: a RCT (SupportBack 2) by Adam W A Geraghty, Taeko Becque, Lisa C Roberts, Jonathan Hill, Nadine E Foster, Lucy Yardley, Beth Stuart, David A Turner, Gareth Griffiths, Frances Webley, Lorraine Durcan, Alannah Morgan, Stephanie Hughes, Sarah Bathers, Stephanie Butler-Walley, Simon Wathall, Gemma Mansell, Malcolm White, Firoza Davies, Paul Little

“…Interventions Participants were block randomised by a computer algorithm (stratified by severity and centre) to one of three trial arms: (1) usual care, (2) usual care + internet intervention and (3) usual care + internet intervention + telephone support. …”
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Mortality impact, risks, and benefits of general population screening for ovarian cancer: the UKCTOCS randomised controlled trial by Usha Menon, Aleksandra Gentry-Maharaj, Matthew Burnell, Andy Ryan, Jatinderpal K Kalsi, Naveena Singh, Anne Dawnay, Lesley Fallowfield, Alistair J McGuire, Stuart Campbell, Steven J Skates, Mahesh Parmar, Ian J Jacobs

“…Interventions One of two annual screening strategies: (1) multimodal screening (MMS) using a longitudinal CA125 algorithm with repeat CA125 testing and transvaginal scan (TVS) as second line test (2) ultrasound screening (USS) using TVS alone with repeat scan to confirm any abnormality. …”
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Digital augmentation of aftercare for patients with anorexia nervosa: the TRIANGLE RCT and economic evaluation by Janet Treasure, Katie Rowlands, Valentina Cardi, Suman Ambwani, David McDaid, Jodie Lord, Danielle Clark Bryan, Pamela Macdonald, Eva Bonin, Ulrike Schmidt, Jon Arcelus, Amy Harrison, Sabine Landau

“…All participants randomised to ECHOMANTRA + treatment as usual had access to the psychoeducational materials and joint patient/carer chat sessions were also offered. Main outcome measures The primary outcome was patient distress at 12 months. …”
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Human motor control during movements with high demands by Paul Kaufmann, Willi Koller, Elias Wallnöfer, Basilio Goncalves, Clara Scheer, Juliana Exel, Olivia Froschauer, Catherine Hlavac, Mathias Wiplinger, Lorenz Zweier, Arnold Baca, Hans Kainz

“…Subsequently, factorisation algorithms were employed to extract the spatial synergy vectors and time-varying activation coefficients for each participant. …”
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Mapping the landscape of Artificial intelligence for serious games in Health: An enhanced meta review by Xiya Tao, Nicolás Sáenz-Lechón, Martina Eckert

“…However, there is a clear distinction in their purposes: while FL is typically applied to game control tasks, SVMs are mainly used for user assessment.This review offers valuable insights for researchers in the field, providing a comprehensive overview of the suitability of different AI algorithms for various tasks in SGs, with a particular focus on personalisation and motivation.…”
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Efficient Machine Learning Model for DDoS Detection System Based on Dimensionality Reduction by Saad Ahmed Dheyab, Shaymaa Mohammed Abdulameer, Salama Mostafa

“…This model relies mainly on dimensionality reduction and machine learning algorithms. …”
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Review of pedestrian trajectory prediction methods by Linhui LI, Bin ZHOU, Weiwei REN, Jing LIAN

“…With the breakthrough of deep learning technology and the proposal of large data sets, the accuracy of pedestrian trajectory prediction has become one of the research hotspots in the field of artificial intelligence.The technical classification and research status of pedestrian trajectory prediction were mainly reviewed.According to the different modeling methods, the existing methods were divided into shallow learning and deep learning based trajectory prediction algorithms, the advantages and disadvantages of representative algorithms in each type of method were analyzed and introduced.Then, the current mainstream public data sets were summarized, and the performance of mainstream trajectory prediction methods based on the data sets was compared.Finally, the challenges faced by the trajectory prediction technology and the development direction of future work were prospected.…”
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Quantum simulations of chemistry in first quantization with any basis set by Timothy N. Georges, Marius Bothe, Christoph Sünderhauf, Bjorn K. Berntson, Róbert Izsák, Aleksei V. Ivanov

“…Practical applications require development of quantum algorithms with reduced resource requirements. Previous work has mainly focused on quantum algorithms where the Hamiltonian is represented in second quantization with compact basis sets while existing methods in first quantization are limited to a grid-based basis. …”
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Algoritmische geletterdheid en mediapraktijken bij jongeren in Brussel by Sylvain Malcorps, Arnaud Claes, Thibault Philippette, Marie Dufrasne

“…Recommendation algorithms play an undeniable role in the access to information, and are aimed at making browsing easier for users by recommending the most "relevant" content according to a series of criteria selected by their designers. …”
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A trigonometric function-based big data model for network information security control mechanisms by Bohan Zhang, Ruoyu Tan

“…At present, traditional encryption algorithms mainly deal with information data through the use of cryptographic theory, but with the progress of the times, there are higher requirements for the security of data for transmission. …”
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