Key components in the professional ethics of sign language interpreters in healthcare contexts: a qualitative study in Colombia by Nora Ellen Groce, Samia Hurst, Laura Catalina Izquierdo Martínez, Angela Martínez-R, Jessica Cuculick, Minerva C Rivas Velarde

“…This framework can be a valuable reference for interpreters facing ethical dilemmas. The clarity of ethical considerations is crucial for overcoming barriers to healthcare for the D/deaf population. …”
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Design of Integrated Hybrid Configuration of Modular Multilevel Converter and Marx Generator to Generate Complex Waveforms for Dielectric Testing of Grid Assets by Dhanashree Ashok Ganeshpure, Thiago Batista Soeiro, Mohamad Ghaffarian Niasar, Nitish Milind Kulkarni, Pavol Bauer, Peter Vaessen

“…This new configuration improves the capabilities of the MMC-based high voltage arbitrary wave shape generator to generate fast-rising impulse since the MMC topology faces many inherent limitations. Similar to the conventional superimposed circuit of the ac transformer or dc rectifier circuit with the Marx generator, three hybrid circuits of MMC and the Marx generator are introduced, where the most optimal choice is made considering the practical aspects of testing, such as the size, cost, and preparation time. …”
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Flexible electro-hydraulic power chips by Chao Zhang, Jionghao Chen, Changyi Xu, Tairan He, Xiaolong Zhang, Junhui Zhang, Ximing Sun, Bing Xu, Yi Zhu, Huayong Yang

“…However, existing fluidic soft systems are facing a critical barrier: how to get rid of traditional rigid, bulky, and redundant fluid power/control components as well as develop their own flexible, portable, and universal fluidic components for implementing fully flexible, multi-circuit, and untethered autonomous systems. …”
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Inter-agency collaboration in building urban fire resilience in Indonesia: how do metropolitan cities address it? by Ahmad Harakan, Yusuf Adam Hilman, A. Junaedi Karso, Awaluddin Awaluddin, Nurhalijah Nurhalijah, Indah Sidrawaty Muin, Aldy Nurdiansyah B, Arfan Fadillah, Rudi Hardi

“…This study focuses on Makassar, a metropolitan city facing increasing fire risks due to high population density, aging infrastructure, and limited preparedness.MethodsThis research employs a qualitative approach, drawing on fire incident data from 2018 to 2023, interviews, and historical analysis to assess collaboration mechanisms in fire disaster management. …”
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Optimizing Navigation Channels through Hydrodynamic and Sedimentation Modeling: A Case Study of the Barito River Estuary, South Kalimantan by Aulia De Silva Nusantara Candida, Khomsin, Aldila Syariz Muhammad, Cahyo Utomo Andik, Rafly Rahardian Muhammad

“…As the largest river in Kalimantan, with its estuary facing the Java Sea, it supports regional economic activities. …”
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RiskTree: Decision trees for asset and process risk assessment quantification in big data platforms by Zhan Haomou, Yang Jiawei, Guo Zhenyang, Cao Jin, Zhang Dong, Zhao Xingwen, You Wei, Li Hui

“…The results demonstrate that the risk index system presented in this paper objectively and comprehensively reflects the risks faced by big data platforms. Furthermore, the proposed risk assessment process not only effectively identifies and quantifies risks but also provides highly interpretable evaluation results.…”
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Study on the Vibration Propagation Law and Stress Distribution Characteristics in Double-Arch Tunnels During Blasting by Xiaofei Sun, Ying Su, Dunwen Liu, Yu Tang, Pei Zhang, Jishuang Hu, Xianghao Sun

“…The monitoring of vibration velocity and stress in section A of the right line of the adjacent tunnel should be strengthened, especially in the tunnel vault, blast-facing side wall, and arch foot. The difference in vibration strength across different tunnel parts provides a basis for optimizing the structure. …”
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Research on multi-objective control of PPCI diesel engine combustion process based on data driven modelling by Ziqiang Chen, Peng Ju, Zhe Wang, Du Huang, Lei Shi, Kangyao Deng

“…Control of combustion stability in partial pre-mixed compression ignition (PPCI) engine is one of the main issues facing its application. However, the multi-parameter coupling and nonlinear increase in the combustion process make the model and controller design more difficult. …”
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Cool Neighbors: Combining Artificial Intelligence and Citizen Science to Chart the Sun’s Cosmic Neighborhood by Aaron Meisner, Dan Caselden, Austin Humphreys, Grady Robbins, Eden Schapera, J. Davy Kirkpatrick, Adam Schneider, L. Clifton Johnson, Marc Kuchner, Jacqueline Faherty, Sarah Casewell, Federico Marocco, Adam Burgasser, Daniella Bardalez Gagliuffi

“…We also discuss our measured approach to presenting the complementarity of machine learning and citizen science in volunteer-facing Cool Neighbors materials. Finally, we present a survey of advanced Backyard Worlds participants, which indicates that these citizen scientists are by and large not dissuaded from participating in Cool Neighbors because of its usage of artificial intelligence.…”
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Assessment of the potential and application of Be12O12 nanocage for removal of ciprofloxacin from water employing density functional theory by Qaisar Ali, Abdul Shakoor, Gul Rehman, Munir Ur Rehman, Momin Khan, Rashid Ahmad, Iftikhar Ahmad, Abdullah F. AlAsmari, Fawaz Alasmari

“…Abstract The modern world is facing the issue of emerging pollutants for its sustainable development. …”
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Design of an equilibrative nucleoside transporter subtype 1 inhibitor for pain relief by Nicholas J. Wright, Yutaka Matsuoka, Hyeri Park, Wei He, Caroline G. Webster, Kenta Furutani, Justin G. Fedor, Aidan McGinnis, Yiquan Zhao, Ouyang Chen, Sangsu Bang, Ping Fan, Ivan Spasojevic, Jiyong Hong, Ru-Rong Ji, Seok-Yong Lee

“…However, efforts to develop A1R agonists have faced obstacles. The equilibrative nucleoside transporter subtype 1 (ENT1) plays a crucial role in regulating adenosine levels across cell membranes. …”
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Exploring the synergy between emotional intelligence and self-esteem among university students in Ghana by Daniel Miezah, Maxwell Peprah Opoku, Christopher Fenu, Raphael Quainoo, Ebenezer Mensah Gyimah

“…While there are structures institutionalized to promote students’ well-being, universities are faced with a myriad of challenges which can negatively impact mental health and disrupt the overall learning experiences of students. …”
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Explaining the Basics and Principles of maintenance and upgrading urban streets with the approach of Islamic teachings and Iranian culture (Imam Reza Zaman Street of Mashhad) by mahdi moharreri, mohammad naghizade, fereshte ahmadi, shirin toghyani

“…One of the issues facing today's cities in Iran is the issue of maintaining and upgrading existing streets. …”
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Applying baseflow approach to the environmental flow needs of the Similkameen River Watershed in British Columbia, Canada by Hongli Chen, Qiang Li, Qiaoqiao Wang, Xuanjiao Chai, Yaping Wang

“…The EFNBF method using baseflow as an index for EFN settings, addresses key challenges faced by conventional methods. In this study, we used discrete conductivity data in the upper, middle, and lower reaches of the watershed to estimate long-term daily conductivities from 1966 to 2017. …”
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Sensitivity of global solar irradiance to transposition models: Assessing risks associated with model discrepancies by Yasser F. Nassar, Hala J. El-Khozondar, Mohamed M. Khaleel, Abdussalam A. Ahmed, Abdulgader H. Alsharif, Monaem Elmnifi, Mark Amoah Nyasapoh

“…The study concludes that risk index (RI) is <10 % for all models when the collector is facing south with low tilt angles (β<40°). However, for 40°< β<60° the RI rises above 15 %, and it becomes significant (RI<50 %) as β becomes close to vertical plane. …”
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Intelligent Target Detection in Synthetic Aperture Radar Images Based on Multi-Level Fusion by Qiaoyu Liu, Ziqi Ye, Chenxiang Zhu, Dongxu Ouyang, Dandan Gu, Haipeng Wang

“…As a result, intelligent target detection in SAR images has been facing many challenges, which mainly lie in the insufficient exploitation of target characteristics, inefficient characterization of scattering features, and inadequate reliability of decision models. …”
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Assessing the impact of artificial geotextile covers on glacier mass balance and energy fluxes by Yi-Da Xie, Fei-Teng Wang, Hui Zhang, Wen-Tao Du, Wei-Bo Zhao

“…While artificially covering glaciers can reduce ablation rates, it faces challenges such as high costs, environmental risks, and issues with replicability. …”
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Sparse Linear Discriminant Analysis With Constant Between-Class Distance for Feature Selection by Shuangle Guo, Yongxia Li, Jianguang Zhang, Yue Liu, Tian Tian, Mengchen Guo

“…As is known, TR-LDA is a challenging problem to solve because of its trace-ratio form, and it also faces the scale invariance problem. These two drawbacks of TR-LDA significantly reduce the performance of feature selection algorithms based on it. …”
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Long-Term Statistical Analysis of Severe Weather and Climate Events in Greece by Vassiliki Kotroni, Antonis Bezes, Stavros Dafis, Dimitra Founda, Elisavet Galanaki, Christos Giannaros, Theodore Giannaros, Athanasios Karagiannidis, Ioannis Koletsis, George Kyros, Konstantinos Lagouvardos, Katerina Papagiannaki, Georgios Papavasileiou

“…The Mediterranean faces frequent heavy precipitation, deadly heatwaves, and wildfires fueled by its climate. …”
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Barriers to Occupational Health and Safety Legal Services During Pandemic by Arjun Aryal, Ava Shrestha, Yadav Prasad Joshi

“…Conclusions: The study's findings underscore the practical challenges faced by workers in accessing OHS legal services during the pandemic. …”
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