Changes in psychiatric disorder incidence patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea: a study using the nationwide universal health insurance data by Changwoo Han, Juho Choi, Hoyeon Jang, Hwa-Young Lee, Tarik Benmarhnia, Juhwan Oh

“…Abstract Background Few studies have evaluated the incidence of various psychiatric disorders during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic using hospital visit data for the entire population of a nation. …”
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Abnormality detection and privacy protection strategies for power marketing inspection business of cyber–physical–social systems using big data and artificial intelligence by Li Kai, Mo Pingyan, Yang Yongjiao, Xie Hanyang, Shen Zhixiong

“…However, this effort entails significant challenges resulting from the massive volume of inspection data and complexity of electricity usage scenarios. …”
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HCMMA-Net: A Hybrid Convolutional Multi-Modal Attention Network for Human Activity Recognition in Smart Homes Using Wearable Sensor Data by Nazish Ashfaq, Zeeshan Aziz, Muhammad Hassan Khan, Muhammad Adeel Nisar, Adnan Khalid

“…This study examines the role of multi-modalities in HAR using a hybrid convolutional multi-modal attention network (HCMMA-Net), designed to exploit spatial and temporal dependencies in sensor data. …”
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Using ecological momentary data to inform a web-based intervention for romantic partners concerned about their loved ones’ drinking: Study protocol by Lindsey M. Rodriguez, Cynthia D. Mohr, Katherine Nameth, Eric Pedersen, Karen Chan Osilla

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Towards automated and real-time multi-object detection of anguilliform fishes from sonar data using YOLOv8 deep learning algorithm by Tao Huang, Xiaoqin Zang, Grigoriy Kondyukov, Zhangshuan Hou, Guanze Peng, Joachim Pander, Josef Knott, Juergen Geist, Meklit Berihun Melesse, Paul Jacobson, Zhiqun Daniel Deng

“…Leveraging imaging sonar as a reliable technology for fish passage monitoring in dark, turbid and high-flow environments, field data are acquired using imaging sonar and then converted to single sonar frames/images for subsequent analysis. …”
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Association of anxiety status and anxiety duration with constipation in adult Americans: a cross-sectional study using data from the NHANES 2007–2010 by Xinran Li, Conghui Bian, Hui Dai, Xingrui Chen, Haihua Qian, Dan Zhang

“…This population-based study aims to investigate the relationships of anxiety status and anxiety duration with constipation among U.S. adults. Methods Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database spanning from 2007 to 2010, a cross-sectional study included 8945 participants was performed to assess the relationships of anxiety status and anxiety duration with constipation. …”
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Forecasting birth trends in Ethiopia using time-series and machine-learning models: a secondary data analysis of EDHS surveys (2000–2019) by Daniel Adane, Assefa Andargie Kassa, Berhanu Abebaw Mekonnen, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Chalachew Yenew, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Tilahun Degu Tsega, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Abathun Temesegen, Habitamu Mekonen, Amare Genetu Ejigu, Abraham Teym, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh, Getaneh Atikilit, Tesfaneh Shimels, Wolde Melese Ayele, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Wondimnew Desalegn Addis, Getasew Yirdaw, Chalachew Abiyu Ayalew, Kalaab Esubalew, Zeamanuel Anteneh Yigzaw

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Analyzing key users’ behavior trends in volunteer-based networks by Nofar Piterman, Tamar Makov, Michael Fire

“…Using our algorithm, we identified four key user behavior patterns over time to evaluate our algorithms. …”
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Multi-model machine learning framework for lung cancer risk prediction: A comparative analysis of nine classifiers with hybrid and ensemble approaches using behavioral and hematolo... by Vinod Kumar, Chander prabha, Deepali Gupta, Sapna Juneja, Swati Kumari, Ali Nauman

“…The present study investigates 34 demographic, behavioral, and hematological risk factors based on a sample of 2,000 patient data records. …”
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A Web-Based Resource Informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology to Address Stress, Negative Affect, and Problematic Alcohol Use: A Usability and Descriptive S... by Ingrid Serck-Hanssen, Marit Solheim-Witt, Justin J Anker, Dawn E Sugarman

“…Importantly, a significant portion of participants reported that the program inspired behavioral changes. More research is needed with a larger sample to obtain specific data about alcohol consumption and investigate associations between alcohol use and program components, as well as examine gender differences. …”
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Impact of Changes in Criminal-Legal Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic on the HIV Risk Behaviors of Women Who Use Drugs: Protocol for a Multimethods Qualitative Study by Amy B Smoyer

“… BackgroundHIV risk behavior in women who use drugs is related to myriad psychosocial issues, including incarceration. …”
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Cognitive–behavioral therapy-based intervention to treat symptoms of anxiety in pregnancy in a prenatal clinic using non-specialist providers in Pakistan: design of a randomised tr... by Atif Rahman, Pamela J Surkan, Shamsa Zafar, Luke C Mullany, Syed Usman Hamdani, Zill-e Huma, Huma Nazir, Najia Atif, Armaan A Rowther, Rizwana Chaudhri, Abid Malik

“…Two to six booster sessions are given between the fifth consecutive weekly core session and the sixth core session that occurs in the third trimester. Apart from baseline data, data are collected in the third trimester, at birth and at 6-weeks postpartum. …”
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Satisfactions and Needs Achieved from the Use of SocialNetworks and their Relationship to Changing Urban Behavior - a Field Study among Students of Salah Al-Din University – Erbil... by Shler Noori Salih, Sabah Ahmed Najar

“… The current study dealt with the topic of (the gratifications achieved from the use of social networks and its relationship to behavior change), and its problem was summarized by the following question: What is the relationship between the benefits achieved from the use of social networks and changing urban behavior, and the descriptive approach was adopted by the method of social survey by sample, in this study . …”
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Determinants of behavioral intentions and their impact on student performance in the use of AI technology in higher education in Indonesia: A SEM-PLS analysis based on TPB, UTAUT,... by Muhammad Nurtanto, Septiari Nawanksari, Valiant Lukad Perdana Sutrisno, Husni Syahrudin, Nur Kholifah, Didik Rohmantoro, Iga Setia Utami, Farid Mutohhari, Mustofa Abi Hamid

“…The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in higher education necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the key psychological and contextual factors influencing students' behavioral intentions and academic performance. This study aims to examine the determinants of students' intention to use AI and their impact on learning performance by integrating constructs from the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). …”
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A natural bacterial pathogen of C. elegans uses a small RNA to induce transgenerational inheritance of learned avoidance. by Titas Sengupta, Jonathan St Ange, Rachel Kaletsky, Rebecca S Moore, Renee J Seto, Jacob Marogi, Cameron Myhrvold, Zemer Gitai, Coleen T Murphy

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How well are implementation strategies and target healthcare professional behaviors reported? A secondary analysis of 204 implementation trials using the TIDieR checklist and AACTT... by Charlene Weight, Billy Vinette, Rachael Laritz, Meagan Mooney, Sonia A. Castiglione, Marc-André Maheu-Cadotte, Nikolas Argiropoulos, Kristin Konnyu, Christine E. Cassidy, Simonne E. Collins, Sonia Semenic, Nicola Straiton, Sandy Middleton, Natalie Taylor, Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Shuang Liang, Laura Crump, Olivia Di Lalla, Talia Meyers, Daniel N. Elakpa, Guillaume Fontaine

“…Two independent reviewers extracted and coded the data. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize reporting patterns. …”
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Effect of partially replacing crushed oyster shell as fine aggregate on the shear behavior of short RC beams using GFRP rebar strengthened with TRC: Experimental and numerical stud... by Tu Sy-Quan, Nguyen Huy-Cuong, Ngo Dang-Quang

“…The simulation accurately predicted the load–deflection behavior with less than 10% deviation from the experimental data and effectively captured failure patterns. …”
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Race/Ethnicity, Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Status, and Papanicolaou Test Uptake Among 27–45-Year-Old Women: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of 2019–2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Sur... by Elinita Pollard, Minjee Lee, Alice W. Lee, Mary A. Gerend, Meng-Han Tsai

“…Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using 2019–2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. …”
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Modeling a value-attitude-behavior framework and personality traits: examining consumers’ green purchase behavior for environmentally friendly technology products by Adnan Ahmed Sheikh, Mohammed Fathi Yousaf, Mohammad Said Alshuaibi, Beenish Tariq, Shahrukh Durrani, Irfan Hameed, Syed Hassan Raza, Muhammad Yousaf, Mamoun Badawy

“…The PLS-SEM technique was employed for data analysis. The results showed that environmental consciousness has a significant impact on green purchasing behavior. …”
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From admiration to retribution: the mediating role of nurses’ vengeful behaviors in the link between nurse managers’ narcissism and nurses’ counterproductive work behaviors by Amal Diab Ghanem Atalla, Loujain Saud Sharif, Alaa Mahsoon, Maram Banakhar, Amira Mohammed Ali, Samia Mohamed Sobhi Mohamed

“…Of the variance in CWBs, 8.4% was explained by the model. Vengeful behaviors’ mediating role was validated by path analysis, and the model fit the data well (e.g., CFI = 0.95, RMSEA = 0.04). …”
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