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Clinical Neurology
Janina Ulbl, Martin Rakusa
Summary: The study validated the Slovenian version of ADAS-Cog for detecting mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. The results showed high sensitivity and specificity of the assessment scale, making it a reliable tool for identification.
ACTA NEUROLOGICA BELGICA
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michael Y. Galperin, Yuri Wolf, Kira S. Makarova, Roberto Vera Alvarez, David Landsman, Eugene Koonin
Summary: The COG database, created in 1997 and most recently updated in 2014, includes extensive information on bacterial and archaeal genomes. The current version introduces new features and plans for future expansion and refinement of annotations.
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Gonzalo De-Las-Heras, Javier Sanchez-Soriano, Enrique Puertas
Summary: This project aims to develop a prototype of a VMS reading system using machine learning techniques to help drivers recognize road signs by recognizing signals on the street and extracting their text to speech.
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Mathematics
Francisco German Badia, Maria Dolores Berrade
Summary: This paper investigates the aging characteristics in mixtures of distributions and provides characterizations for their derivatives that explain the smooth behavior of the mixture. Classic preservation results for the reversed hazard rate, mean residual life, and mean inactivity time are derived using a different approach from previous studies. The variance of both the residual life and inactivity time in mixtures are focused on, obtaining some preservation properties. Conditions for weak and strong bending properties for the variance of the residual life and inactivity time in mixtures are also stated.
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Neurosciences
J. M. Stephen, I Solis, J. Janowich, M. Stern, M. R. Frenzel, J. A. Eastman, M. S. Mills, C. M. Embury, N. M. Coolidge, E. Heinrichs-Graham, A. Mayer, J. Liu, Y. P. Wang, T. W. Wilson, V. D. Calhoun
Summary: The study highlights the importance of multimodal data collection and analysis to enhance our understanding of brain development, shedding light on the roles of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying brain structure and function.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Andres E. Campos-Ferreira, Jorge de J. Lozoya-Santos, Juan C. Tudon-Martinez, Ricardo A. Ramirez Mendoza, Adriana Vargas-Martinez, Ruben Morales-Menendez, Diego Lozano
Summary: This paper presents an integrated monitoring system that combines vehicle sensors and remote sensors to estimate polluting emissions, fuel consumption, driving style, and driver's health. The main contribution is the analysis of the interactions between these monitored features, showing the influence of the driver on vehicle performance and vice versa. Experimental results demonstrate the system's accuracy in predicting fuel consumption, polluting emissions, and driving style. The analysis also uncovers interesting correlations between the driver's heart condition and vehicular traffic.
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Dermatology
Galina Khan, Kwang Hyeon Ahn, Se Young Kim, EunSoo Park
Summary: The study evaluated the efficacy of PDO threads in facial rejuvenation, showing that PDO threads are effective in aged skin rejuvenation, soft tissue retraction, and support with fewer complications. The combination of different types of PDO threads may produce slightly better results than using a single type alone.
JOURNAL OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
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Psychology, Developmental
Dustin B. Hammers, Ralitsa Kostadinova, Robert J. Spencer, Jean N. Ikanga, Frederick W. Unverzagt, Shannon L. Risacher, Liana G. Apostolova
Summary: This study examined the validity of Word Recall and learning slope scores from ADAS-Cog in relation to AD biomarker status, demonstrating sensitivity to the presence of AD pathology and offering criterion validity for use as unique markers of memory capacity.
AGING NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITION
(2022)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Josue Ortega, Henrietta Lengyel, Jairo Ortega
Summary: Overtaking is a dangerous and complex maneuver that requires a quick assessment of distance, speed, and available space. This article proposes a method using the PreScan simulation program to perform safe autonomous-vehicle overtaking maneuvers. The method relies on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and technology-independent sensors (TIS) to minimize the risk of collision with oncoming vehicles.
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Vitalii Emelianov, Nicolas Gast, Krishna P. Gummadi, Patrick Loiseau
Summary: This paper explores discrimination in selection problems, introduces the gamma-rule as a fairness mechanism, and discusses the impact on selection utility in different scenarios.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
(2022)
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Engineering, Industrial
Tzu-Hsien Lee
Summary: Handle height has an impact on lifting tasks, with the middle height performing the best; a lower CoG height reduces lifting time and muscular activity, but increases CoP velocity; high load increases overall lifting difficulty.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2021)
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Construction & Building Technology
Yugang Wang, Nengchao Lyu
Summary: Existing studies have shown that ADAS and driving experience significantly affect car-following behavior. The model based on risk homeostasis theory performs well, indicating a need for future research to consider more driver individual characteristics.
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
Pornpen Sangthawan, Alan Frederick Geater, Surarit Naorungroj, Piyarat Nikomrat, Ozioma Forstinus Nwabor, Sarunyou Chusri
Summary: This study investigated the incidence, characteristics, and influencing factors of colistin-associated nephrotoxicity and developed a prediction model. The results showed a high incidence of colistin-associated nephrotoxicity, which resulted in significant morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. Age, comorbidities, serum albumin level, and concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs were significantly associated with colistin-associated nephrotoxicity. The predictive scoring system developed in this study is simple and useful for optimizing colistin therapy.
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Computer Science, Cybernetics
Caglar Yildirim
Summary: This study investigated the effects of visual, auditory, and haptic feedback on VR text entry performance and perceived mental workload. Experiment 1 found that providing haptic pointing feedback led to faster text entry and any modality of pointing feedback improved text accuracy compared to no feedback. Experiment 2 showed that auditory or haptic selection feedback improved text entry performance, while visual selection feedback enhanced accuracy. The presence of haptic selection feedback reduced mental workload.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
(2023)
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Business, Finance
Mahmoud Qadan, Kerem Shuval
Summary: We decomposed the VIX index into variance risk premium and conditional variance, and found that the variance risk premium has predictive power for the return spread between quintile portfolios with high and low idiosyncratic volatility. This suggests that investors demand a premium for variance risk, considering the uncertainty of asset return variance. The findings also indicate that higher risk aversion and tense economic conditions help explain the IVOL-return puzzle.
FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)