EzSkiROS: enhancing robot skill composition with embedded DSL for early error detection by Momina Rizwan, Christoph Reichenbach, Ricardo Caldas, Matthias Mayr, Volker Krueger

“…Using our DSL EzSkiROS, we show how our design patterns enable robotics software platforms to detect bugs in the high-level contracts between the robot’s capabilities and the robot’s understanding of the world. …”
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Comparison of Option Pricing with Stochastic Volatility in Heston and Heston Nandi Model by Mohammad Reza Haddadi, Hossein Nasrollahi

“…The Black-Scholes model is used to price a wide range of options contracts. The basic assumption in this fixed model is to consider volatility, which reduces the accuracy of calculating the option price. …”
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Role of cardiolipin in skeletal muscle function and its therapeutic implications by Youngbum Yoo, MyeongHoon Yeon, Mee-Sup Yoon, Young-Kyo Seo

“…We explore the influences of cardiolipin on the stability of the mitochondrial complexes, cristae formation, and calcium handling, all of which are vital for efficient oxidative phosphorylation and muscle contraction. Skeletal muscle, with its high energy demands, is particularly dependent on cardiolipin for optimal performance. …”
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TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT AS AN INDICATOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL READINESS TO THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION by S. A. Minyurova, A. I. Kalashnikov

“…The changes in the relations between an employer and a teacher have been caused by the introduction of professional standards of the teacher and the extending practice of the conclusion of the socalled "effective contracts" between educational institutions and teachers. …”
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Differential detoxification enzyme profiles in C-corn strain and R-rice strain of Spodoptera frugiperda by comparative genomic analysis: insights into host adaptation by Ping-Hong Yao, Syed Husne Mobarak, Mao-Fa Yang, Chao-Xing Hu

“…Expansions in CYP6AE were detected in the C strain, while contractions in GST-ε, CYP9A, CYP4M, UGT33B, and UGT33F occurred in both strains. …”
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Conspiracy theories and COVID-19: Coping mechanism or cognitive dissonance? A longitudinal study by Livio TARCHI, Francesco CHIRICO, Eleonora ROSSI, Emanuele CASSIOLI, Kavita BATRA, Pietro CRESCENZO, Amelia RIZZO, Giovanni CASTELLINI, Valdo RICCA

“…Conspiracism was also associated with higher odds of having previously contracted COVID-19 (OR 1.96, p 0.013), vaccine hesitancy (OR 4.35, p <0.001), lower adherence to social distancing behaviors (g -0.154, p 0.006), worry about the economic consequences of the pandemic (g -0.235, p 0.001). …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Outcome of Kidney Transplant Recipients Infected with COVID-19: A Retrospective Observational Study by Manzoor Ahmad Parry, Rayees Yousuf Sheikh, Raja Kaamil Qadri, Muzafar Maqsood Wani, Imtiyaz Wani, Mohammad Ashraf Bhat

“…Background: This study investigated the clinical characteristics and outcomes of kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) who contracted COVID-19. Methods: In this retrospective study, we analyzed data from 122 KTRs confirmed to have COVID-19. …”
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COVID-19 infection and later risk of sickness absence by socioeconomic status: a cohort study by Matti Joensuu, Johanna Kausto, Jaakko Airaksinen, Tuula Oksanen, Jussi Vahtera, Mika Kivimäki, Jenni Ervasti

“…Conclusions Employees who reported contracting first-wave COVID-19 infection had higher rates of sickness absence in the following year. …”
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Band Pull-Apart Exercise: Effects of Movement Direction and Hand Position on Shoulder Muscle Activity by Takumi Fukunaga, Connor Fedge, Timothy Tyler, Michael Mullaney, Brandon Schmitt, Karl Orishimo, Malachy McHugh, Stephen Nicholas

“…After measurement of maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) for each muscle, subjects performed the band pull-apart exercise in three hand positions (palm up, neutral, palm down) and three movement directions (diagonal up, horizontal, diagonal down). …”
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Medio-Lateral Hamstring Muscle Activity in Unilateral vs. Bilateral Strength Exercises in Female Team Handball Players – A Cross-Sectional Study by Brian Sørensen, Per Aagaard, Lasse Malchow-Møller, Mette Kreutzfeldt Zebis, Jesper Bencke

“…Hamstring EMG activity, normalized to maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) (nEMG), and inter-muscular activation difference between the ST and lateral hamstring biceps femoris (BF) were compared across exercises using two-way repeated measures ANOVA…”
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Enhancing privacy and traceability of public health insurance claim system using blockchain technology by Andry Alamsyah, I. Putu Sadhu Setiawan

“…The system’s layered design and use of smart contracts guarantee transparent, tamper-proof record-keeping, while parallelized processes in the logical architecture streamline claims handling. …”
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Hamstring Activity Before and After Break-Point Angle Calculated By Smartphone Application During the Nordic Hamstring Exercise by Toshiaki Soga, Shota Yamaguchi, Takayuki Inami, Hiromi Saito, Nadaka Hakariya, Naoto Nakaichi, Sho Shinohara, Koki Sasabe, Hayato Nakamura, Teerapat Laddawong, Kei Akiyama, Norikazu Hirose

“… # METHODS After a warm-up, participants performed three repetitions of prone leg curls to discern maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) of the hamstrings. The peak value of the BF EMG activity during the prone leg curl was used to convert BF EMG activity during NHE to %MVIC. …”
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Radiology Department: A Potential Source of Multidrug-Resistant Microorganisms: A Cross-Sectional Study at Tertiary Hospital, Palestine by Zena Odeh, Safaa Abatli, Mohammad Qadi

“…This study aims to identify the presence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) microbes on surfaces that are frequently touched in computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound (US), plain X-ray examination rooms, and portable radiography that are susceptible to contamination as well as to investigate the potential dangers of contracting MDR organisms to patients and healthcare providers. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Spinal Anesthesia and Spinal Anesthesia Combined with Obturator Nerve Block in Transurethral Resection of... by Wanxin Deng, Qiang Zhang, Hongmei Yao

“…Transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) is the main surgical treatment for bladder cancer, but during TURBT, it is easy to stimulate the obturator nerve passing close to the lateral side of the bladder wall and induce involuntary contraction of the adductor muscle group of the thigh innervated by it, which will affect the surgical process and lead to adverse reactions. …”
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Role of Cerebellum in the Treatment of Dystonia and Application of Cerebellum Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation by WENG Yajing, WU Yi, LIU Gang, CHENG Huilan, XIE Hongyu, TIAN Shan

“…Dystonia is a specific type of abnormal movement characterized by involuntary movement, abnormal posture, or both due to persistent or intermittent muscle contractions. At present, symptomatic treatment is mainly used including a combination of psychological and rehabilitation treatments, oral medications, botulinum toxin injections and deep brain stimulation surgery. …”
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Exploring the perceptual experiences of nurses regarding the care of patients with COVID-19: A mixed methodological approach by Vaishali S. Jadhav, Arunima Sreeletha, Natasha Mahajan

“…Mental concerns comprised fear of contracting the virus, stress, familial tensions, separation anxiety, and disrupted communication with loved ones. …”
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Comparıng The Influence of Force Traınıngs Applıed Wıth Dıfferent Methods by Sinan Akın, Oğuzhan Yuksel, Ali Turker

“…However, depending on string out in terms of time of tending to concentric and eccentric muscular contraction in slow motion force trainings, its influence on balance performance has more come into prominence.…”
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Modelling climate change and aridity for climate impact studies in semi-arid regions: The case of Giba basin, northern Ethiopia by Atsbha Brhane Gebru, Tesfamichael Gebreyohannes, Gebrerufael Hailu Kahsay

“…In general, it is observed that the rate of increment of projected Tmin was more than that of Tmax in all stations in the Giba basin, which showed a continuous contraction of the gap between Tmin and Tmax, hence, the prevalence of global warming. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Conservation Agriculture Integrated with Various Land Management Practices on Vertisol Productivity in Highlands of Ethiopia by Getacher Kassa Mitiku, Ayele Desalegn Woldemariam, Tilahun Getachew Abebe, Kebede Bekele Atilaw, Temesgen Yilma, Lisanu Getaneh

“…Vertisols are dark-colored clays that develop cracks when it expands and contracts with changes in moisture content. Tillage techniques and frequency have an impact on crop harvesting, drainage, soil erosion, moisture conservation, and weeding in Ethiopia's highlands. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, perception, and preventative practices towards COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review. by Ugochinyere Ijeoma Nwagbara, Emmanuella Chinonso Osual, Rumbidzai Chireshe, Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa, Balsam Qubais Saeed, Nelisiwe Khuzwayo, Khumbulani W Hlongwana

“…Despite adequate knowledge, the attitude was not always positive, thereby necessitating further education to convey the importance of forming a positive attitude and continuous preventive practice towards reducing contraction and transmission of COVID-19.…”
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