Task Offloading with LLM-Enhanced Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning in UAV-Assisted Edge Computing by Feifan Zhu, Fei Huang, Yantao Yu, Guojin Liu, Tiancong Huang

“…The application of value decomposition algorithms for UAV trajectory planning has drawn considerable research attention. However, existing value decomposition algorithms commonly encounter obstacles in effectively associating local observations with the global state of UAV clusters, which hinders their task-solving capabilities and gives rise to reduced task completion rates and prolonged convergence times. …”
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Unlocking the potential of gold nanoparticles as a game-changer in the fight against hepatocellular carcinoma by Sarmistha Saha, Manas Taneja, Sneha Dubey, Alok Bhardwaj

“…The use of nanotechnology as a cancer treatment has drawn a lot of interest recently. Despite significant advancements in detection and treatment, there is still a long way to go before this disease is completely eradicated. …”
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A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Predictivity of Risk Malignancy Index in Adnexal Masses by Narin Yar Elmastas, Mehmet Obut, Senem Yaman Tunc

“…Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Yates correction, Pearson Chi-Square and Student's t-test were used for statistical analysis. ROC curves were drawn as diagnostic tests and the test results were presented. …”
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International trade through the prism of statistics: problems of accounting, evaluation and analysis by N. E. Grigoruk, G. A. Galkin

“…Solving this problem, the UN Statistical Commission has drawn up methodological documents, which are usually called "international statistical standards". …”
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«Have fear of God! I am suffering»: mentally ill everyday life of the era of A.F. Kerensky. Anthropology of emotions by Z. M. Kobozeva, P. S. Kabytov

“…It is difficult to understand how and by whom this watershed was drawn between the mental norm and deviation from the norm. …”
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Modeling barriers of solid waste to energy practices: An Indian perspective by S. Bag, N. Mondal, R. Dubey

“…Finally the conclusions are drawn which will assist policy makers in designing sustainable waste management programs.…”
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Renewable energy and the role of molten salts and carbon by Fray D.

“…Molten salt electrolytes based upon LiCl - Li2O can be used to convert carbon dioxide, either drawn from the output of a conventional thermal power station or from the atmosphere, to carbon monoxide or carbon. …”
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Stress Corrosion Behavior of Ungrouted Pretensioned Concrete Beams by Velu Saraswathy, Han-Seung Lee, Subbiah Karthick, Seung-Jun Kwon

“…Prestressed concrete beams of size 150 × 150 × 1000 mm were designed, and two bonded cold-drawn 7 mm steel wires were stressed at 70% UTS under service conditions before concreting. …”
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Reanalysis of sequences of alleged Javan tiger highlights the difficulties in studying big cats and the need for high-throughput sequencing by Anubhab Khan, Yulianto Yulianto, Sabhrina Gita Aninta, Wirdateti Wirdateti

“…We reanalysed the data of the original reports and found that the conclusions were drawn based on incorrect copies of the genes. Specifically, the nuclear copy of the mitochondrial gene was analysed with the mitochondrial sequence, leading to discordance in the results. …”
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PREVENTING VIOLENCE CRIMES (KIDNAPPING, ARMED ROBBERY, BRIGANDAGE OR COMMUNITY MASSACRE) WITH DRONES: AN EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO VEHICULAR PATROLS IN NIGERIA by BABALOLA SUNDAY EMMANUEL

“…The study population was made of 114 officers drawn from Nigeria Police College while a sample size of 89 officers was selected for the study. …”
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Stability, efficiency and financial risks of islamic banks in conditions of instability of global financial system by Tatyana Mazurina, Shukrullokhon Sharipov

“…Conclusions have been drawn on the need for Islamic banks to introduce effective mechanisms for monitoring and managing financial and investment risks in order to increase their ability to withstand adverse external factors, since in the future, despite the positive trends in the activities of Islamic banks, there are potential financial risks due to the growth of their current costs associated with the possibility of potential deterioration in the quality of assets and reduction in the level of profit.…”
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Pengembangan instrumen pengukuran kesehatan mental (mental health inventory) setelah pandemi Covid-19 pada siswa SMP by Elmispa Rabuni Br Sembiring, Nyoman Dantes, Kadek Suranata

“…To test the reliability, researchers used Alpha Cronbach involving 250 respondents, while the data collection was aimed at class XI at Junior High School 2 Singaraja and Junior High School 6 Singaraja which were drawn randomly via Google form. In the distribution, the CVI value was 1 and the reliability was 0.963 so that it was included in the very high category and the instrument was declared feasible for measuring students' mental health.…”
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Hopf Bifurcation in an SEIDQV Worm Propagation Model with Quarantine Strategy by Yu Yao, Wenlong Xiang, Andong Qu, Ge Yu, Fuxiang Gao

“…Worms exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities have drawn significant attention owing to their enormous threats to the Internet. …”
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Public Procurement Practices and End User Satisfaction in Rubanda District Local Government. by Niwagaba, Bob

“…Research findings from the regression model show that transparency in procurement(R=.463**, P<0.001), competition in procurement ((R=.219, P<0.001), and non-discrimination (R=.493**, P<0.001) have a positive significance on the service delivery in Rubanda district local government. Conclusions were drawn that competition in procurement, transparency, and nondiscrimination in procurement have a positive significant effect on end-user satisfaction. …”
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Internal Control Systems and Financial Performance of Local Governments in Uganda: A Case of Kabale District Local Government. by Atuheire, Godwin

“…Research findings from the regression model show that risk assessment (R=662), control environment (R=656 and monitoring control (R=729) had a positive significance on the financial performance of Kabale District Local Government. The main conclusion drawn from this research was that risk assessment, control environment, and monitoring activities had a significant effect on the financial performance of Kabale District Local Government. …”
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Information Communications Technology and Revenue Mobilization in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case of Mbarara District Local Government. by Apunyo, Henry Anthony

“…A sample of 133 respondents constituting Mbarara District Finance Committee members, CAO, CFO, District Planner, Commercial Officer, SASs, town agents, parish chiefs, and traders was drawn from a population of 200 study subjects using simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. …”
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Corporate Governance and Performance of Dairy Co-Operative Societies in Uganda: A Case Study of Kiruhura District. by Ahabwe, Oliver

“…Utilizing a descriptive correlational research design, the study collected quantitative data from 113 respondents through structured questionnaires. The sample was drawn from three active dairy cooperatives, with additional insights gathered from key informants, including board members and supervisory committees. …”
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The Theme of Gender-Violence in Zinaida Tulub’s Novel “Man-hunters” by Ganna Pletnyova

“…The article suggest to identify the principal types of descriptions of gender violence and their role in shaping the female characters of the historical novel «Man eaters» by the Ukrainian writer Zinaida Tulub, as well as to trace the influence of social and gender issues on the stylistic structure of the novel. Attention is drawn to the reflection of the theme of violence and its evolution in the history of Ukrainian literature. …”
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Legal nature of spontaneous construction as a complex category: questions of theory and practice by V. I. Teremetskyi, S. A. Maliar

“…According to the results of the study of the content of the draft Concept of renewal of the Civil Code of Ukraine, attention was drawn to the prospects for further improvements in the legal regulation of civil relations in relation to unauthorized construction.…”
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The U.S.-Turkey ‘Model Partnership’: Testing the Limits (2009–2010) by A. I. Aliyeva

“…The paper also determines the main factors behind a rapprochement of two countries following a temporary estrangement. The conclusion is drawn that a further escalation of tensions was prevented mainly because security factor played a predominant role. …”
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