How to maintain the sperm quality during the semen processing in assisted reproductive technology? The temperature factor by A. V. Zobova, N. P. Makarova

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Creativity in Intelligent Technologies and Data Science : 4th International Conference, CIT&DS 2021, Volgograd, Russia, September 20-23, 2021 : Proceedings / by CIT&DS (Conference) (4th : 2021 : Volgograd, Russia), organiser 642924, Kravets, Alla G., editor 642925, Shcherbakov, Maxim, editor 642926, Parygin, Danila, editor 642927, Groumpos, Peter P., editor 642928

“…The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies: knowledge discovery in patent and open sources; open science semantic technologies; IoT and computer vision in knowledge-based control; Cyber-physical systems and big data-driven control: pro-active modeling in intelligent decision making support; design creativity in CASE/CAI/CAD/PDM; intelligent technologies in urban design and computing; Intelligent technologies in social engineering: data science in social networks analysis and cyber security; educational creativity and game-based learning; intelligent assistive technologies: software design and application.…”

Multi-Criteria Decision Approach to Design a Vacuum Infusion Process Layout Providing the Polymeric Composite Part Quality by Sergey Shevtsov, Igor Zhilyaev, Shun-Hsyung Chang, Jiing-Kae Wu, Natalia Snezhina

“…The increasingly widespread use of vacuum assisted technologies in the manufacture of polymer-composite structures does not always provide the required product quality and repeatability. …”
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Motivational and Cognitive Aspects of Formation of Teachers’ Professional Readiness for Professional Activities in Inclusive Education by L.A. Guterman, L.V. Goryunova

“…The results of the study make it possible to say that the leading criterion for teachers’ readiness is motivational and cognitive, with skillful knowledge of humanitarian and assistive technologies for working with persons with disabilities. …”
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Review on BCI Virtual Rehabilitation and Remote Technology Based on EEG for Assistive Devices by Alicia Guadalupe Lazcano-Herrera, Rita Q. Fuentes-Aguilar, Isaac Chairez, Luz María Alonso-Valerdi, Miguel Gonzalez-Mendoza, Mariel Alfaro-Ponce

“…This manuscript presents a literature review of the papers focused on the implementation of BCI and assistive technologies for remote rehabilitation based on virtual reality implementation. …”
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Does tactile image have to be tactual? by Jarosław Wiazowski

“… This article is an analysis of educational assistive technologies that support learners with visual impairments in access to and interaction with graphics for mathematics and related academic areas. …”
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UWB Monitoring System for AAL Applications by Jerzy Kolakowski, Vitomir Djaja-Josko, Marcin Kolakowski

“…Independent living of elderly persons in their homes requires support that can be provided with modern assistive technologies. Monitoring of elderly persons behaviour delivers valuable information that can be used for diagnosis and detection of health problems as well as triggering alerts in emergency situations. …”
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MOLECULAR MARKERS: IMPLEMENTATION IN CROP PLANT BREEDING FOR IDENTIFICATION, INTROGRESSION, AND GENE PYRAMIDING by I. N. Leonova

“…This article considers the potential application of DNA markers in breeding of crop plants and the benefits and limitations of use of marker-assisted technologies in comparison with conventional plant breeding methods.…”
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QUANTITATIVE METRIC FOR RANKING WEB ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS BASED ON THEIR SEVERITY by Hayfa Yousef Abuaddous, Mohd Zalisham Jali, Nurlida Basir

“…However, not all websites comply with WCAG 2.0 which results in Web accessibility barriers in websites. Thus, assistive technologies such as screen readers would not be able to interpret the presented contents on the monitor due to these barriers and this will contribute to making websites inaccessible to disabled users. …”
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A Review of Virtual Reality for Individuals with Hearing Impairments by Stefania Serafin, Ali Adjorlu, Lone Marianne Percy-Smith

“…In this paper, we discuss the state of the art of VR in audiology with applications to measurement and monitoring of hearing loss, rehabilitation, and training, as well as the development of assistive technologies. We review papers that utilize VR delivered through a head-mounted display (HMD) and used individuals with hearing impairment as test subjects, or presented solutions targeted at individuals with hearing impairments, discussing their goals and results, and analyzing how VR can be a useful tool in hearing research. …”
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Motor-Imagery EEG-Based BCIs in Wheelchair Movement and Control: A Systematic Literature Review by Arrigo Palumbo, Vera Gramigna, Barbara Calabrese, Nicola Ielpo

“…The pandemic emergency of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) shed light on the need for innovative aids, devices, and assistive technologies to enable people with severe disabilities to live their daily lives. …”
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The Kellogg College Centre for Research into Assistive Learning Technologies by McKnight, L, Davies, C

“…Originality/value: It is hoped that this centre will be able to contribute to the existing research on the uses of a range of assistive technologies in educational settings. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.…”

Application of geographical information system for farm mechanization education and training by Razali, Mohd Hudzari, Wayayok, Aimrun, Ssomad, M.A.H.A., M.S., Norazean

“…Without some remarkable enabling assisting technologies, the individual treatment of each plant is impossible and the concept of precision farming would not be feasible. …”
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Quantitative metric for ranking web accessibility barriers based on their severity by Abuaddous, Hayfa Yousef, Jali, Mohd Zalisham, Basir, Nurlida

“…However, not all websites comply with WCAG 2.0 which results in Web accessibility barriers in websites. Thus, assistive technologies such as screen readers would not be able to interpret the presented contents on the monitor due to these barriers and this will contribute to making websites inaccessible to disabled users.This paper proposed an innovative metric that assigns measurable weight to each identified barrier based on its severity and impacts on the accessibility level, and then ranks the barriers accordingly. …”
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Digital assistance systems in the field of incontinence care for individuals in need of long-term care (EASY): study protocol of a stratified randomised controlled trial by Stefan Schmidt, Alexandra Neumann, Julie Muller, Anja Schweitzer, Katharina Ingrid Gölly, Julio Brandl

“…Discussion The RCT aims at the applicability and effect of assistance technologies on nursing structures and processes. …”
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A Time-Scalable Posture Detection Algorithm for Paraplegic Patient Rehabilitation Using Exoskeleton-Type Wearable Robots by Ho-Won Lee, Kyung-Oh Lee, Yoon-Jae Chae, Se-Yeob Kim, Yoon-Yong Park

“…However, new developments in walking assistance technology have led to promising exoskeleton-type wearable robots that can help paraplegic patients walk. …”
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Semi-Markov Models for Process Mining in Smart Homes by Sally McClean, Lingkai Yang

“…Generally, these days people live longer but often with increased impairment and disabilities; therefore, they can benefit from assistive technologies. In this paper, we focus on the completion of activities of daily living (ADLs) by such patients, using so-called Smart Homes and Sensor Technology to collect data, and provide a suitable analysis to support the management of these conditions. …”
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The SHAPES Smart Mirror Approach for Independent Living, Healthy and Active Ageing by Javier Dorado Chaparro, Jesus Fernandez-Bermejo Ruiz, Maria J. Santofimia Romero, Cristina Bolaños Peño, Luis Unzueta Irurtia, Meritxell Garcia Perea, Xavier del Toro Garcia, Felix J. Villanueva Molina, Sonja Grigoleit, Juan C. Lopez

“…It can be concluded that the SHAPES smart mirror has the potential to contribute as a technological breakthrough to overcome the barriers that prevent older adults from engaging in the use of assistive technologies.…”
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3D Printed Energy Return Elements for Upper Limb Sports Prosthetics by Jung Wook Park, Ben Greenspan, Taylor Tabb, Eric Gallo, Andreea Danielescu

“…We discuss design guidelines, methods for integrated 3D printed energy return within prosthetics, and broader applications in assistive technologies.…”
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Research on the architectural design of the agricultural sightseeing tourist area by Aifeng Wang, Dong Yan, Yiming He, Sufang Liu, Xiutao Yang, Bei Wang

“…This paper combines the intelligent computer-assisted technology to carry out the architectural design and planning of the agricultural sightseeing area, and mainly plans the electricity consumption system of the agricultural sightseeing area to ensure that the agricultural sightseeing area can provide tourists with a good sightseeing experience at night. …”
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