Face Mesh for Dementia Detection: Evaluating Data Augmentation in Deep Learning and Traditional Machine Learning by Chuheng Zheng, Mondher Bouazizi, Taichi Okunishi, Tomoaki Ohtsuki, Momoko Kitazawa, Toshiro Horigome, Taishiro Kishimoto

“…The dataset comprises 445 voice and video recordings from 117 dementia patients and healthy individuals collected during professionally conducted interview sessions. We explored data augmentation techniques to address the challenges of over-fitting, particularly impactful in training neural networks on a small dataset. …”
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Mental health of Ukrainian researchers during wartime by Natalia Tsybuliak, Anastasia Popova, Hanna Lopatina, Yana Suchikova

“…This qualitative study investigates the impact of the ongoing war on the mental health and academic functioning of Ukrainian researchers. Based on 30 semi-structured interviews conducted between February and April 2024, the study reveals pronounced psychological consequences, including stress, anxiety, burnout, and feelings of isolation. …”
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Stretchable composites with high oxide loading by Yinglin Zhi, Yan Shao, Rui Xia, Weikun Lin, Daohang Cai, Fuxing Zhao, Jiufeng Dong, Qingxian Li, Zihao Wang, Lixuan Li, Long Gu, Peng Tian, Zhen He, Jinlong Wang, Guiling Ning, Baowen Li, Canhui Yang, Hong Wang, Shuhong Yu, Yanhao Yu

“…Abstract Oxide/elastomer composites combine the functional attributes of metal oxides with the mechanical deformability of elastomers, but face the challenge of balancing oxide loading and stretchability as ceramic fillers decrease the entropic elasticity of polymer networks. …”
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The role of astrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease: a bibliometric analysis by Xiaoqiong An, Jun He, Jun He, Bin Bi, Gang Wu, Jianwei Xu, Jianwei Xu, Wenfeng Yu, Wenfeng Yu, Zhenkui Ren

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The Interplay between Social Environment, Perceived Stress and Coping among Students: A Case of Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences by Sufyan Rashid, Flemmings Fishani Ngwira, Janet Chikoja

“…Reliability tests for the scales, descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted. The results indicated that the perceived stress is generally high among the students, but they used both functional and dysfunctional strategies to cope with their stress. …”
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Application of Machine Learning in Construction Productivity at Activity Level: A Critical Review by Ying Terk Lim, Wen Yi, Huiwen Wang

“…Noticeably, artificial neural networks, convolutional neural networks, support vector machines, and even deep learning demonstrating have been adopted due to their effectiveness in different functionalities and processes in CPM. …”
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Cost-Efficient Privacy-Preserving Authentication and Key Management Scheme for Internet of Vehicle Ecosystem by Tahir Ali Shah, Fahad Algarni, Insaf Ullah, Ako Muhammad Abdullah, Fazal Noor, Muhammad Asghar Khan

“…Internet of vehicles (IoV) is an emerging area of advanced transportation systems, in which the functionality of traditional vehicular ad hoc networks (VANET) combined with the Internet of things (IoT). …”
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Deciphering ovarian cancer heterogeneity through spatial transcriptomics, single-cell profiling, and copy number variations. by Songyun Li, Zhuo Wang, Hsien-Da Huang

“…At the cellular level, single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA seq) analysis identified three meta-programs that delineate the functional profile of tumor cells. The communication networks between tumor cell clusters exhibited unique patterns associated with the meta-programs governing these clusters. …”
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Market Formation in Turkish Solar Electricity Generation: Technology Innovation System Approach by Erkan Erdil, Yelda Erden Topal

“…We conducted fifty-seven interviews with key experts in the energy sector in the 2013-2015 period when the sector just started to develop. …”
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Neurophysiologic and Cognitive Changes Arising from Cognitive Training Interventions in Persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review by Eliane C. Miotto, Alana X. Batista, Sharon S. Simon, Benjamin M. Hampstead

“…The primary aim of the current review was to examine neurophysiological changes measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and possible cognitive changes following COTs in those with MCI. …”
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Watkins wheat landraces decode nitrogen-driven biomass trade-offs: GWAS exposes root-shoot dialectics and elite landraces for resilient agriculture by Abdul Waheed, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Zareen Sarfraz, Junliang Hou, Yanping Wei, Bo Song, Shifeng Cheng

“…Functional annotation and transcriptomic validation were used to elucidate gene networks, and haplotype mapping was employed to link allelic variation to geographic adaptation. …”
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The role of microRNAs in learning and long-term memory by L. N. Grinkevich

“…A large number of studies are currently being conducted to investigate the role of microRNAs in the brain functioning. …”
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Characterization of Power System Oscillation Modes Using Synchrophasor Data and a Modified Variational Decomposition Mode Algorithm by José Oscullo Lala, Nathaly Orozco Garzón, Henry Carvajal Mora, Diego Echeverria, José Vega-Sánchez, Takaaki Ohishi

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Statistical Assessment of The Implementation of Socio-Economic Development Strategies of The Republic of Uzbekistan in the Context of Digital Transformation by B. A. Begalov, I. E. Zhukovskaya

“…At the same time, digital transformation contributes to the development of new methodological solutions for assessing the functioning of industries and spheres of the national economy. …”
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Current Roles of Support Teachers, Analysis of Their Contribution to Inclusive School: A Narrative Review by Lara Astudillo, Cecilia Simón, Maria Luz M. Fernández Blázquez

“…This paper aims to contribute to this discourse by conducting a narrative review of existing research on the functions of support teachers. …”
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Systematic Review of Proteomics in Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Pathway Analysis of Significant Protein Changes by Olympia Sideri, MD, MSc, Victor Correa, MD, Nikolaos Ziakas, MD, PhD, Ioannis Tsinopoulos, MD, PhD, Joan W. Miller, MD, PhD, Demetrios G. Vavvas, MD, PhD

“…Proteins that exhibited at least a 2× fold change (FC) were further analyzed through functional enrichment analysis and protein–protein interaction networks (STRING database). …”
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VISUAL AND INFORMATION EFFICIENCY OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS' WEB RESOURCES by Olha Holovko

“…The relevance of the study is determined by the rapid digitalization processes in the educational sphere, the growing importance of virtual tools for presentation and communication in the educational space, and the clear interconnection between the informational richness of a website, its technical functionality, design, and the demands of user audiences. …”
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Grid-Based Characterization and Sustainable Planning for Fractured Urban Textures: A Case Study of Nanhao Village in Baotou by Haoyu Tian, Weidong Wang, Ting Hao

“…This study examines Nanhao Village in Baotou City, conducting a quantitative analysis of key indicators related to buildings, roads, and functional facilities. …”
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Comprehensive multi-omics characterization of different cuts of Dezhou donkey meat by Yu Tian, Wei Zhang, Chenxi Gao, Han Wang, Junjie Wang, Shunfeng Cheng, Shuer Zhang, Min Zhang, Jianjun Li, Yujiang Sun, Wei Shen, Shuqin Liu

“…This study conducted a detailed analysis of the nutritional composition of five different cuts of Dezhou donkey meat. …”
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Barreras y facilitadores en el cuidado de personas mayores dependientes: una visión desde los cuidadores informales en la atención primaria by Angélica Valencia Guevara, Evelyn Iriarte, Solange Campos Romero

“…Results: From the twelve interviews carried out, various categories and subcategories emerged: 1) Care facilitators: support networks, sharing experience, the importance of love and affection in the care process, coping mechanisms of the caregiver, and self-learning. 2) Care barriers: dissatisfaction with the quality of care from the health system, lack of support from the networks, older adults’ greater degree of functional dependence, lack of tolerance of the informal caregiver, challenging behaviors of the functionally dependent older adult, and fear of delegating care. …”
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