Paradoxical choice and the value of information in animals by Ajuwon, V

“…</p> <br> <p>In Chapter 4, I use <em>GoFish</em> and the paradoxical choice protocol to explore non-instrumental information-seeking in fish (goldfish) for the first time. Like in birds and mammals, fish learned the programmed contingencies and showed rational preferences between stimuli predicting differing reward probabilities, but, unlike the other vertebrates studied so far, this did not translate into a preference for signalled outcomes.…”

May measurement month 2022: an analysis of blood pressure screening findings from Sierra Leone by Jalloh, MB, Williams, CEE, Jegede, OG, Malijan, GMB, Naveed, A, Kanu, A, Bah, AK, Jalloh, F, Jalloh, A, Faulkner, MMJ, Agboola, K, Baldeh, M, Russell, JBW, Oladapo, OO

“…Its high prevalence and underdiagnosis, especially in low-resource settings like Sierra Leone, make it a significant public health challenge. …”

Profiling the growth conditions and persistent organic pollutants (POPS) tolerance of Phenoliferia glacialis USM-PSY62 by Ain Nur Afifah Azman, Shazilah Kamaruddin, Quay, Doris Huai Xia, Farah Diba Abu Bakar, Noor Haza Fazlin Hashim, Abdul Munir Abdul Murad, Izwan Bharudin

“…These microorganisms have special adaptations to extreme cold and low-nutrient conditions. Some extremophiles, like psychrophiles can thrive in these harsh environments. …”
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Multi-Objective Multi-Exemplar Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm with Local Awareness by Noori, Mustafa Sabah, Sahbudin, Ratna K.Z., Sali, Aduwati, Hashim, Fazirulhisyam

“…One of these MOO algorithms Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) extends it to handle problems with multiple objectives simultaneously, but like many swarm-based algorithms, MOPSO can suffer from premature convergence or local optima solutions. …”
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Maximizing the performance of badminton athletes through core strength training: Unlocking their full potential using machine learning (ML) modeling by Ma, Shuzhen, Geok Soh, Kim, Japar, Salimah, Xu, Simao, Zhicheng, Guo

“…A comprehensive literature review was conducted to explore the biomechanical demands of badminton and how core musculature contributes to movements like serving, smashing, and lunging. Studies assessing the effects of core training programs in related racquet sports were also examined. …”
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Fluorescent imaging and bio-cellular uptake assessment of gold-near infrared dye conjugated cockle shell calcium carbonate nanoparticles by Kiranda, H.K., Mahmud, R.B., Mahmood, S.K., Zakaria, Z.A.

“…Biocompatibility of Au-CsCaCO3NPs in cultured human breast carcinoma cells MCF-7 and mouse embryonic fibroblast cells NIH3T3 was evaluated using bioassays like Lactate Dehydrogenase LDH and Reactive Oxygen Species ROS for toxic examination. …”
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Frequency-dependent dielectric spectroscopic analysis on phytochemical and antioxidant activities in Radix Glycyrrhizae extract by Hong Liang, Ong, Ee Meng, Cheng, Mohamad, Che Wan Sharifah Robiah, Mohd Nasir, Nashrul Fazli, Xiao Jian, Tan, Chong You, Beh, Ziezie Mohd Tarmizi, Emma, Kim Yee, Lee, Kok Yeow, You, Shing Fhan, Khor, Kim Fey, Leu, Kian Keong, Te, Mohd Roslan, Mohd Riza, Baharuddin, Siti Aishah

“…It is particularly effective in relieving respiratory problems like coughs, sore throats, bronchitis, and asthma. …”
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Enhancing indoor positioning accuracy with WLAN and WSN: a QPSO hybrid algorithm with Surface tessellation by Scavino, Edgar, Abd Rahman, Mohd Amiruddin, Farid, Zahid, Ahmad, Sadique, Asim, Muhammad

“…Moreover, satellite-based Global Positioning System (GPS) signals are likely to be unusable in deep indoor spaces, and technologies like WiFi and Bluetooth are susceptible to signal noise and fading effects. …”
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Effects of temperature and velocity on chlorine dispersion in an indoor storage system using computational fluid dynamics simulation by Safakar, Mohsen

“…Results of the simulations showed that the chlorine dispersion would behave like the liquid when it was being flown on any surface. …”
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Aerodynamic Effects of High-Speed Train Positions During Tunnel Exit Under Crosswind Conditions Using Computational Fluid Dynamics by Rajendran, S, Ishak, I. A, Arafat, M, Mohammad, A. F, Salleh, Z. M, Samiran, N. A, Ja’a, M. N. M, Sulaiman, S

“…Strong crosswinds can cause catastrophic accidents like overturning and derailment in extreme circumstances, therefore the train's capacity to tolerate their impacts is crucial. …”
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Unexpected anthropogenic emission decreases explain recent atmospheric mercury concentration declines by Feinberg, Aryeh, Selin, Noelle E., Braban, Christine F., Chang, Kai-Lan, Custódio, Danilo, Jaffe, Daniel A., Kyllönen, Katriina, Landis, Matthew S., Leeson, Sarah R., Luke, Winston, Molepo, Koketso M., Murovec, Marijana, Nerentorp Mastromonaco, Michelle G., Aspmo Pfaffhuber, Katrine, Rüdiger, Julian, Sheu, Guey-Rong, St. Louis, Vincent L.

“…Anthropogenic activities emit ~2,000 Mg y−1 of the toxic pollutant mercury (Hg) into the atmosphere, leading to long-range transport and deposition to remote ecosystems. …”
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The theoretical direct-band-gap optical gain of Germanium nanowires by Xiong, Wen, Wang, Jian-Wei, Fan, Weijun, Song, Zhigang, Tan, Chuan Seng

“…When taking into account free-carrier absorption loss, the calculated results show that a positive net peak gain is most likely to occur in the heavily doped nanowires with smaller diameters. …”
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Suction Variation of a Single Mature Tree on Top of Tropical Residual Soil by Solahuddin, Daud, Muhammad Farhan, Zolkepli, Mohd Fakhrurrazi, Ishak, Zaihasra, Abu Talib

“…The decreases of matric suction occur after a long duration of intense rainfall. This was an initial condition before the water uptake driven by the active root tree generated the maximum matric suction (low moisture content). …”
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A review of organic phase change materials and their adaptation for thermal energy storage by Yadav, Aman, Pandey, A. K., Mahendran, Samykano, Kalidasan, B., Said, Zafar

“…However, low thermal conductivity and leakage problems during the phase transition of O-PCMs are of great concern. To overcome the long-standing drawbacks of O-PCMs, we critically discussed the preparation techniques of macro encapsulation phase change (MaPCM), microencapsulation phase change materials (MPCM), shape stabilized phase change materials (SSPCM), eutectic phase change materials (EPCM), nano-enhanced phase changematerials (NePCM) along with themorphological insights, thermal propertyenhancements & molecular dynamics (MD) simulation of the prepared composite PCMs. …”
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Analysis of photovoltaic module degradation: An experimental investigation on the correlation between partial shading, hot spots, and EVA discoloration by Islam, Md. Imamul, Mohd Shawal, Jadin, Al Mansur, Ahmed, Mohd Salmizan, Mohd Zain, Ul Haq, Mohammad Asif

“…The performance of solar PV modules is impacted by several environmental stressors, including high ambient temperatures, inadequate sunlight, shade, dust, soiling, cell damage, etc. To guarantee long-term clean and sustainable energy generation, it is crucial to understand performance degradation and PV module reliability. …”
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Autonomous navigation robot using slam and path planning based on a Single RP-LIDAR by Abu Ubaidah, Shamsudin, Puteri Alisha Balqis, Mohd Sharif, Soomro, Zubair Adil, Ruzairi, Abdul Rahim, Ahmad Athif, Mohd Faudzi, Wan Nurshazwani, Zakaria, Mohamad Heerwan, Peeie, Salaan, Carl John O.

“…First, a global planner, utilizing the A* algorithm, facilitates long-distance trajectory planning while accounting for static obstacles. …”
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Camel Milk and Oxidative stress: Therapeutic potential against metabolic syndrome diseases by Musa, Khalid Hamid, Hamad, Essam M., Elnour, Ahmed Adam Hassan Mohammed

“…Further clinical trials and research are essential to fully comprehend the therapeutic potential of CM, including dosage, long-term implications, and appropriate integration within extensive treatment schemes for metabolic syndromes and associated disorders. …”
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AN AI-based hybrid model for early Alzheimer’s detection using MRI images by Al-Shoukry, Suhad, Zalili, Musa

“…SPECT imaging with PIB is a very accurate means of identifying very early signs of AD that needs to be treated after prevent further deterioration, lessening the patient’s discomfort and saving money for the healthcare industry in the long run. Because the failures of this approach have been widely identified in early stage detection, it can, therefore, be greatly beneficial to lower the social and economic implications of AD. …”
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Evaluating the effect of rapamycin treatment in Alzheimer’s disease and aging using in vivo imaging: the ERAP phase IIa clinical study protocol by Svensson, Jonas E., Bolin, Martin, Thor, Daniel, Williams, Pete A., Brautaset, Rune, Carlsson, Marcus, Sörensson, Peder, Marlevi, David, Spin-Neto, Rubens, Probst, Monika, Hagman, Göran, Morén, Anton Forsberg, Kivipelto, Miia, Plavén-Sigray, Pontus

“…Methods ERAP is a six-month-long, single-arm, open-label, phase IIa biomarker-driven study evaluating if the drug rapamycin can be repurposed to treat Alzheimer’s disease. …”
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Delivery of therapeutic carbon monoxide by gas-entrapping materials by Byrne, James D., Gallo, David, Boyce, Hannah, Becker, Sarah L., Kezar, Kristi M., Cotoia, Alicia T., Feig, Vivian R., Lopes, Aaron, Csizmadia, Eva, Longhi, Maria Serena, Lee, Jung Seung, Kim, Hyunjoon, Wentworth, Adam J., Shankar, Sidharth, Lee, Ghee Rye, Bi, Jianling, Witt, Emily, Ishida, Keiko, Hayward, Alison, Kuosmanen, Johannes L. P., Jenkins, Josh, Wainer, Jacob, Aragon, Aya, Wong, Kaitlyn, Steiger, Christoph, Jeck, William R., Bosch, Dustin E., Coleman, Mitchell C., Spitz, Douglas R., Tift, Michael, Langer, Robert, Otterbein, Leo E., Traverso, Giovanni

“…Carbon monoxide (CO) has long been considered a toxic gas but is now a recognized bioactive gasotransmitter with potent immunomodulatory effects. …”
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