Continual Learning With Neuromorphic Computing: Foundations, Methods, and Emerging Applications by Mishal Fatima Minhas, Rachmad Vidya Wicaksana Putra, Falah Awwad, Osman Hasan, Muhammad Shafique

“…Then, we analyze these methods based on their achieved CL desiderata, computational and memory costs, as well as network complexity, hence emphasizing the need for energy-efficient CL. …”
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Self-reported prevalence and associated factors of work related voice disorders among school teachers in Sekota town, Wag Himra zone, North Ethiopia, 2021: a cross-sectional survey by Alemayehu Kibret Belete, Dawit Getachew Yenealem, Jember Azanaw

“…Voice-related absenteeism and treatment expenses, the societal costs in the US alone have been estimated to be 2.5 billion dollars annually. …”
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The Importance of Training Health Workers in Preventing the Spread of Dengue Fever by Zohreh Karimiankakolaki

“…Dengue fever has heavy economic costs, and controlling it requires improving preventive strategies (Al-Zurfi et al., 2015). …”
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Estimating long-term annual energy production from shorter-time-series data: methods and verification with a 10-year large-eddy simulation of a large offshore wind farm by B. Postema, B. Postema, R. A. Verzijlbergh, R. A. Verzijlbergh, P. van Dorp, P. Baas, H. J. J. Jonker, H. J. J. Jonker

“…This simulation period is, in the case of LES, mostly limited to <span class="inline-formula">≤</span> 1 year due to the computational costs. However, estimates of long-term (O(10 years)) power production are of high value to many parties involved in WRA. …”
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Potential diagnostic tools for intensive care unit acquired weakness: A systematic review by Chen Xin, Yubiao Gai, Lili Wei, Yanqiu Wang, Yuhong Luo, Binru Han

“…However, it is moderately invasive, costly, and operator-dependent. Other diagnostic modalities, such as imaging and respiratory parameters, are under ongoing investigation. …”
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Benford's Law in histology by Jasmine Caballero, Daniel Gonzalez, Dustin La Fleur, Sai Karan Vamsi Guda, Cynthia Duran, Kaitlin Sime

“…Digital pathology allows for the remote examination of tissue samples, increasing efficiency and reducing costs. The field of digital pathology is experiencing a boom of data, creating space for new tools to be implemented that have not been used in pathology prior. …”
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Treatment of patellofemoral osteoarthritis with nasal chondrocyte-based engineered cartilage implantation in a randomised, controlled, multicentre phase II clinical trial: protocol... by Corina Schuster-Amft, Marcus Mumme, Sabine Schaedelin, Sarina Seitz, Gyözö Lehoczky, Anke Wixmerten, Sylvie Miot, Kristin Shrestha, Ivan Martin

“…Patellofemoral osteoarthritis plays a crucial role in the reduction of quality of life and in the rise of healthcare costs. There is still no consensus for treatment recommendation for isolated patella-femoral osteoarthritis in clinical guidelines. …”
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Blade optimal design parameters determination by N. T. Surashov, R. B. Asmatulaev, D. N. Tolymbek

“…However, an excessive increase in blade capacity will require additional power costs of the bulldozer during operation, which will cause an increase in loads on the machine components and accelerate the intensity of their wear, especially when the bulldozer moves up the slope.The volume of material moved by the blade in one pass depends, in addition, on the possibility of changing the angle of the blade relative to the vertical and horizontal plane. …”
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Knowledge and practice of catheter-related urinary tract infection prevention and its associated factors among nurses working at public hospitals, in the Oromia region of Ethiopia:... by Misra Nure, Abebe Dechasa, Meseret Ifa, Jamel Bedane

“…Background: Catheter associated urinary tract infection is the most common nosocomial infection that is associated with serious systemic infections that imply prolonged hospital stay, financial costs for hospitalization, and increased morbidity, and mortality. …”
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Call for Papers - Advancing Astropharmacy and Sports Pharmacy by Ashley Anderson, Ahmer Raza, Shireen Aziz, Misbah Noreen

“…His research focuses on developing an innovative decision-support AI tool for personalized care aimed at optimizing treatments, enhancing the quality of life for individuals with chronic complex conditions, improving the overall quality of care, and reducing societal healthcare costs. In addition to his work in clinical pharmacy, Ahmer is passionately advancing the concept of Astropharmacy in collaboration with experts from the University of Minnesota, exploring the unique challenges and opportunities of pharmaceutical care in space exploration. …”
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Application of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in patients with severe acute pancreatitis: an analytical study by Yiru Weng, Zhouzhou Dong, Gongjie Ye, Linhui Shi, Panpan Liu, Tingting Zhou, Honghua Ye

“…Compared to non-CRRT patients, CRRT-treated patients showed significantly shorter hospitalization and vasopressor duration (P < 0.05), with comparable costs. (2) In CRRT-treated patients (with/without absolute indications), earlier CRRT initiation (< 36 h) correlated with better outcomes (P < 0.05). …”
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Numerical Simulation of Dry and Wet Rice Seeds in an Air-Suction Seed Metering Device by Cheng Qian, Zhuorong Fan, Daoqing Yan, Wei Qin, Youcong Jiang, Zishun Huang, He Xing, Zaiman Wang, Ying Zang

“…Rice direct seeding for bunch planting is a sustainable agricultural production method that reduces production costs, improves rice lodging resistance, and conserves irrigation water in the field. …”
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МОДЕЛЬ ПРОГНОЗНОГО ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ ОСНОВНЫМИ ВИДАМИ ПРОДОВОЛЬСТВИЯ В СООТВЕТСТВИИ С РАЦИОНАЛЬНЫМИ НОРМАМИ ЕГО ПОТРЕБЛЕНИЯ MODEL FOR PREDICTIVE PURPOSE OF POPULATION BY MAJOR...

“…The basic components of the mechanism of interaction of all interested subjects of the food market and a set of conditions for the implementation of promising directions of the mechanism for the formation and implementation of food policy in accordance with the stated goals are proposed.Social effectiveness in achieving the performance indicators proposed in the work will be determined by increasing the life expectancy of the population, reducing morbidity, improving the quality of life of those suffering from diseases associated with unsustainable nutrition, and the ratio of the resulting favorable social results to the costs to achieve them, while economic efficiency will be expressed by an estimate The impact of the results achieved in the implementation of program activities on the formation of the gross product, and Vyshen productivity and ensuring the dynamics of economic growth.…”
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In vitro Activity of Eravacycline and Risk Factors for Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii Infections in Patients with Respiratory Diseases: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Guan J, Wang Z, Dong Y, Wang J, Ren Y, Lu Z, Hu S, Duan X

“…Jiahao Guan,1,&amp;ast; Zitong Wang,1,2,&amp;ast; Yihan Dong,1,2 Jun Wang,3 Yajuan Ren,4 Zifan Lu,5 Shuling Hu,1 Xianglong Duan6 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shaanxi Provincial People′s Hospital, Xi ′an, People’s Republic of China; 2Medical College, Yan’ an University, Yan’ an, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Respiratory MedicineI, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi ′an, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Respiratory Medicine II, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi ′an, People’s Republic of China; 5Translational medicine Center, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi ′an, People’s Republic of China; 6Second Department of General Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi ′an, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xianglong Duan, Second Department of General Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People′s Hospital, No. 256, Youyi West Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi, 710068, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 029-85251331, Email duanxianglong@nwpu.edu.cnBackground: Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) infections, particularly among respiratory patients, are associated with high mortality rates and substantial healthcare costs, exceeding &amp;dollar;1.2 billion annually. …”
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Early identification of mild cognitive impairment: an innovative model using ocular biomarkers by Lingjing Zhang, Lingjing Zhang, Yanwei Wang, Yuming Liu, Zi Ye, Zhaohui Li

“…Current diagnostic procedures for AD are both costly and highly invasive for patients. Age-related cataract (ARC), a common ocular condition in elderly populations, correlates with a 1.43-fold increased risk of developing AD. …”
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Predicting injury risk in young female volleyball players through movement and jump assessments by Mustafa Erol, Fatma Gozlukaya Girginer, Sinan Seyhan, Gorkem Acar, Gunay Cerit, Meliha Uzun, Caglar Soylu

“…The study’s focus on gender-specific risks and height-related biomechanics offers a foundation for tailored prevention programs, reducing healthcare costs and promoting equitable sports participation, aligning with global health priorities.…”
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Efficacy of Second Generation Direct-Acting Antiviral Agents for Treatment Naïve Hepatitis C Genotype 1: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. by Thanthima Suwanthawornkul, Thunyarat Anothaisintawee, Abhasnee Sobhonslidsuk, Ammarin Thakkinstian, Yot Teerawattananon

“…However, due to high drug costs, an economic evaluation should be conducted in order to assess the value of the investment when making coverage decisions.…”
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Effects of community-based antiretroviral therapy initiation models on HIV treatment outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Ingrid Eshun-Wilson, Ajibola A Awotiwon, Ashley Germann, Sophia A Amankwaa, Nathan Ford, Sheree Schwartz, Stefan Baral, Elvin H Geng

“…Implementation on a wider scale necessitates broader exploration of costs, logistics, and acceptability by providers and PLWH to ensure that these effects are reproducible when delivered at scale, in different contexts, and over time.…”
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Spatial variations and determinants of modern contraceptive utilization among sexually active rural women in Ethiopia using mini EDHS 2019 data: spatial and multilevel analysis by Chilot Kassa Mekonnen, Zerko Wako Beko, Gashaw Adane Nega, Hailemichael Kindie Abate

“…Abstract Background Modern contraceptive prevents unwanted pregnancy and play a paramount role in birth spacing and improving health care costs for the individual, family, community, and the country at large. …”
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A secure end-to-end communication framework for cooperative IoT networks using hybrid blockchain system by Suresh Babu Erukala, Dimitar Tokmakov, Anoosha Perumalla, Rajesh Kaluri, Anna Bekyarova-Tokmakova, Nevena Mileva, Slavi Lubomirov

“…While cloud computing has become a mainstream technology across multiple domains, it struggles to efficiently manage the massive volume of OT data generated by IoT devices due to high latency, data transfer costs, limited resilience, and insufficient context awareness. …”
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