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Event-triggered MPC-PID based trajectory tracking control for differential drive mobile robots
Periodic model predictive control (MPC) for differential-drive mobile robots requires online optimization at every sampling instant, which can be redundant during near-steady tracking. This study deve...
Numerical investigation on the mechanical response of steel-frame polyethylene pipelines subjected to strike-slip faulting
This study investigates the failure behavior of buried steel-reinforced polyethylene (SRPE) pipelines crossing strike-slip faults. A high-fidelity three-dimensional pipe-soil interaction model is esta...
Longitudinal changes in laboratory parameters and QTc during isavuconazole therapy in Japanese patients with hematologic malignancies
Background Isavuconazole (ISCZ) is an azole antifungal with a low risk of QTc prolongation and no requirement for renal dose adjustment. However, real-world data in Asian patients...
Expert-guided optimization for load transfer in distribution networks assisted by virtual power plants
The rapid expansion of distribution networks and the increasing complexity of their topological structures pose significant challenges to fast and reliable post-fault service restoration. Meanwhile, d...
The mechanism and dynamics of the sedimentation of styrene/divinylbenzene microplastics from water and the solidification of the precipitate with an alum-based coagulant “BUCOCHEM”
Although publications on the efficiency of various coagulants in removing microplastic contamination from water are quite abundant, detailed information on the coagulation/sedimentation mechanisms and...
Discovering search behaviour in black garden ant trajectories
Exploratory behaviour plays an important role in many animals, in particular for social insects who have to feed and protect a whole colony. In a laboratory study, Khuong et al...
Perceptions of Spanish-language COVID-19 video messaging among the Hispanic community: A qualitative study in the United States of America
With evidence linking credible and quality COVID-19 vaccine information to positive vaccination attitudes and intentions, it's vital to understand how communities facing health disparities access heal...
Association between occupational hearing loss and predicted 10 year cardiovascular risk among middle aged industrial workers
Purpose Occupational hearing loss is a prevalent occupational disease with potential systemic health implications, including cardiovascular disease (CVD). This cross-sectional stud...
The effect of a multimodal multicomponent Prehabilitation program in Older adults with Chronic limb-threatening Ischemia (POCI-study): A study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI) in older adults is associated with severe morbidity and high mortality. The rising prevalence is largely driven by the aging population and confronts healthcar...
An integrated Gaussian–Probabilistic–Fuzzy framework for health assessment and remaining useful life prediction of medium-voltage switchgears
Reliable operation of Switchgear is crucial for ensuring the safety and stability of modern power systems. However, prolonged exposure to thermal, mechanical, and electrical stresses progressively det...
Cancer surgical outcome study in Ethiopia: A 7-day multicenter prospective observational cohort study
Background Safe surgery is a fundamental quality indicator within the global surgery framework. Postoperative complications remain a leading global cause of disability, mortality,...
Association between ABO and Rh blood groups and subtypes of age-related macular degeneration: A cross-sectional study
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible visual impairment and is driven by complex genetic, inflammatory, and vascular mechanisms. ABO and Rh blood group antigens, wh...
Stability and interpretability of penalized logistic regression models for breast cancer risk prediction
Penalized logistic regression is widely used in biomedical classification to address multicollinearity and improve predictive performance, yet the stability and reproducibility of selected predictors...
OphthoEvidence report: Comparative effects of prophylactic strategies for post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis: Protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Background Endophthalmitis is a rare but serious complication of intravitreal injections (IVI). To mitigate the risk of post-injection endophthalmitis (PIE), retinal specialists us...
Constant-time hardware implementation of Modular Inversion with Kaliski’s Algorithm for ECC
This paper introduces a hardware architecture designed for constant-time modular inversion over prime fields, a critical function in Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). We use Kaliski’s Almost Inversio...
Artificial intelligence in spine care: A scoping review of diagnostic applications
Background Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used to enhance diagnostic accuracy, automate image interpretation, and support clinical decision-making. In the field of sp...
Feasibility of the Italian version of the Teen Online Problem Solving Program (I-TOPS) in a sample of adolescents with acquired brain injury: Results from a randomized controlled trial
Numerous neurocognitive and behavioral deficits in adolescents with acquired brain injury have been associated with impairments in executive functions. Nevertheless, many adolescents do not receive ta...
TranExamic Atomized for Pediatric post-Operative Tonsillectomy hemorrhage (TEAPOT): Study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Tonsillectomy is the second most common performed surgical procedure in children in the United States. Unfortunately, up to five percent of children return to emergency departments (ED) for post-tonsi...
Impact of a modified produce prescription program on fruit and vegetable intake in an HBCU
Background Limited access to fruits and vegetables remains a significant barrier among underserved populations, particularly within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HB...
“Please speak in Hindi”: Cognitive interviews to improve measurement of digital access in North India
Access to and use of mobile phones are increasingly a prerequisite for full participation in modern society. Yet, a significant digital gender gap persists in India, where women are less likely than m...
The multisensory cocktail party problem in adults: The effects of the configural talking-face template and of facial, vocal, and linguistic identity cues on its solution
Social communication often involves competing talkers and, thus, gives rise to the multisensory cocktail party problem (MCPP). To solve the MCPP, perceivers must bind, integrate, and segregate each ta...
Joint optimization for throughput fairness maximization in laser-powered UAV communications
This paper investigates a laser-powered UAV communication system. To maximize the minimum throughput among ground nodes, we jointly optimize communication scheduling, transmit power, and UAV trajector...
Plasmodium falciparum non-synonymous Kelch13 mutations mediating artemisinin resistance in East Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis: 2014–2024
Background Resistance to antimalarial drugs has posed a significant challenge to global efforts to control and eliminate malaria. Partial artemisinin resistance has been observed i...
Pyrococcus furiosus Argonaute coupled PCR assay for accurate discrimination between the MS-H vaccine strain and clinical isolates of Mycoplasma synoviae
Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) is a significant avian pathogen responsible for arthritis, tenosynovitis, airsacculitis, and abnormal eggshell apex syndrome in chickens, posing a substant...