Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Renal Pathology: Advances and Prospects by Yiqin Wang, Qiong Wen, Luhua Jin, Wei Chen

“…Developing novel methods of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technology through multidisciplinary interaction among computer engineers, renal specialists, and nephropathologists could prove beneficial for renal pathology diagnoses. …”
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Electroencephalography Signal Analysis for Human Activities Classification: A Solution Based on Machine Learning and Motor Imagery by Tarciana C. de Brito Guerra, Taline Nóbrega, Edgard Morya, Allan de M. Martins, Vicente A. de Sousa

“…Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) uses such electrical activity to develop assistive technologies, especially those directed at people with physical disabilities. …”
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Sanitation resources for disabled individuals in Uganda by Harrison Schmachtenberger, Mei-Li Hey, Mikaya LD Lumori

“…However, these achievements do not include assistive technologies that can enable the physically disabled to use the many sanitation resources such as pit latrines in rural areas. …”
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Deep Dual-Resolution Road Scene Segmentation Networks Based on Decoupled Dynamic Filter and Squeeze–Excitation Module by Hongyin Ni, Shan Jiang

“…Image semantic segmentation is an important part of automatic driving assistance technology. The complexity of road scenes and the real-time requirements of application scenes for segmentation algorithm are the challenges facing segmentation algorithms. …”
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New Challenges for Anatomists in the Era of Omics by Anna Maria Stabile, Alessandra Pistilli, Ruggirello Mariangela, Mario Rende, Desirée Bartolini, Gabriele Di Sante

“…These have been joined more recently by “omics” such as radiomics, pathomics, and connectomics, supported by computer-assisted technologies such as neural networks, 3D bioprinting, and artificial intelligence. …”
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Digital Solutions in the Inclusive Education of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by E.N. Soldatenkova, I.V. Blinova

“… The article describes assistive technologies — mobile applications «I Read Without Mom» and «My Album», developed to educate children with autism spectrum disorders. …”
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Patient–Therapist Cooperative Hand Telerehabilitation through a Novel Framework Involving the Virtual Glove System by Giuseppe Placidi, Alessandro Di Matteo, Daniele Lozzi, Matteo Polsinelli, Eleni Theodoridou

“…When combined with assistive technologies, such as robots, virtual reality, tracking systems, or a combination of them, it can also allow the recording of a patient’s progression and rehabilitation monitoring, along with an objective evaluation. …”
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Synthesis and application of iron sulfide−based materials to activate persulfates for wastewater remediation: a review by Yuqing Sun, Jiapeng Liu, Xiaobin Fan, Xiaobin Fan, Yang Li, Yang Li, Wenchao Peng, Wenchao Peng

“…Based on the above contents, we concluded that the long−term stability of iron sulfide, the toxicity to organisms of iron sulfide materials in the treated water, and the combination of FeS/PS with other assisted technologies should be focused in future.…”
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Robot-Assisted Tubal Reanastomosis after Sterilization: A Choice for Family Planning by Arwa Salehjawich, Veronika Günther, Zino Ruchay, Mazhar Salim Al Zoubi, Juhi Dhanawat, Nicolai Maass, Johannes Ackermann, Julian Pape, Ibrahim Alkatout

“…The decision in favor of or against sterilization surgery has been a sensitive issue for several years. Robot-assisted technology is a modern and precise approach. It has contributed to the flexibility of the decision between sterilization and its reversal through tubal reanastomosis, as well as enhanced the success rate of the surgery. …”
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Towards Perturbation-free Identification of Human Standing Balance by Sugimoto Dimitrova, Rika

“…A method to estimate natural, unperturbed standing balance dynamics would provide a necessary tool to examine the apparent control mechanisms employed by healthy individuals, and lead to insight and inspiration for developing effective rehabilitation and assistive technologies for those with balance impairments. …”
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Smart prayer mat: A textile-based pressure sensor to assist elderly with cognitive impairment in praying activity by Ismail, Juhaida, Md Noor, Nor Laila, Wan Mohd Isa, Wan Abdul Rahim

“…The older adults will eventually experience unavoidable changes in their cognitive, physical and perceptual ability.Several assistive technologies have been used to support the physical, emotional and social needs of the elderly to enable them to perform their daily activities but lack the support for the activities related to their spiritual needs.We present our work where we explore the intersections of technological development and spiritual practices. …”
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Exploring the potentials of digital games in psychotherapy for memory disorder related diseases by Yi, Laura Lim Sie, Che Pa, Noraziah

“…Little is known about the impact of digitalized serious games to reverse age-related erceptual and cognitive decline as the assistive technologies for memory disorder related diseases remain complex. …”

Embodied Conversational Agents for Patients With Dementia: Thematic Literature Analysis by Margherita Rampioni, Vera Stara, Elisa Felici, Lorena Rossi, Susy Paolini

“…The use of ECAs could improve the accessibility and acceptance of assistive technologies matching those high-level needs that are not well covered to date. …”
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Construction Site Safety Helmet Detection In Mobile Application by Ang, Suzanne

“…To overcome this limitation, the use of computer vision-assisted technology is becoming increasingly common. Therefore, this project is aimed at developing an application which focuses on construction site safety helmet detection using computer vision-based technology. …”
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Skin Cancer Detection and Classification Using Neural Network Algorithms: A Systematic Review by Pamela Hermosilla, Ricardo Soto, Emanuel Vega, Cristian Suazo, Jefté Ponce

“…In recent years, there has been growing interest in the use of computer-assisted technology for early detection of skin cancer through the analysis of dermatoscopic images. …”
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An efficient novel approach for glaucoma classification on retinal fundus images through machine learning paradigm by Subbarayudu Yerragudipadu, Vijendar Reddy Gurram, Raj Kumar Masuram, Aravind Naik Mudavath, Nagini R.V.S.S., Singh Balpreet

“…Machine learning (ML) has been demonstrated to be a crucial technique for the development of computer-assisted technology. Machine learning (ML) techniques can be used to construct predictive models for the early diagnosis of glaucoma. …”
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Image Accessibility for Screen Reader Users: A Systematic Review and a Road Map by Uran Oh, Hwayeon Joh, YunJung Lee

“…Moreover, we confirmed that the involvement of screen reader users is mostly limited to evaluations, while input from target users during the design process is particularly important for the development of assistive technologies. Then we introduce two of our recent studies on the accessibility of artwork and comics, AccessArt and AccessComics, respectively. …”
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ColorWatch: Color Perceptual Spatial Tactile Interface for People with Visual Impairments by Muhammad Shahid Jabbar, Chung-Heon Lee, Jun Dong Cho

“…The development of tactile and multi-sensory assistive technologies has expanded their opportunities to appreciate visual arts. …”
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Impact of ultrasound on extractability of native collagen from tuna by-product and its ultrastructure and physicochemical attributes by Samaneh Pezeshk, Masoud Rezaei, Mehdi Abdollahi

“…Altogether, the results suggested that ultrasonication can be a promising assistant technology for improving native collagen extraction efficiency from tuna skin and its functionality but its duration should be carefully optimized.…”
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Schools in rural areas and inclusive education: Current condition and possibilities by Stamatović Jelena D., Maksimović Jasna M.

“…The results show that teachers estimate most of the characteristics of inclusive education as being present in their school, with the exception of inclusive teaching resources and assistive technologies. They see providing professional support and additional training for working with students who need support as the most important opportunity for improving the process of inclusive education.…”
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