A study of the information needs and uses of the informal sector in Uganda : preliminary findings by Ikoja-Odongo, Robert

“…A survey research technique was used in the pilot study, with the data collected largely through focus group discussions, interviewing of key informants and organizations, and observation through voice recording and photography. Preliminary results show a variety of information needs, uses, effects, channels, languages, sources, and constraints. …”
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Research and comparison of deepfake audio detection algorithms by Mo, Fei

“…This progress has made important contributions to many fields such as voice navigation systems and human-computer interaction, but also brought important security risks. …”
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Sociofeedback by application by Yan, Aiden Guo Ting

“…It will able to analyse the user voice input and provides analysed low-level features as feedback in a summary report. …”
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Catullus and the tragedy of Ariadne by Trimble, G

“…The article goes further than previous work in exploring why the Ariadne presented in this ecphrastic tragedy is such a close parallel to the Catullus whose voice we hear in the personal poetry.…”

Investigating novel drug delivery systems to enhance tissue regeneration in the central nervous system by Lin, Vincent Po Hen

“…In this review, the development of injectable hydrogels in stroke and spinal cord injury treatment, focusing on the cellular response and tissue integration, was discussed.…”
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Living with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: radiological images of a patient with extensive heterotopic ossification by Mohammed Mostafa Kotb, Omar, Usama Farghaly, Kaliya-Perumal, Arun-Kumar

“…Here, we present the radiological findings of an 18-year-old female diagnosed with FOP who had severe spinal and right-upper-limb abnormalities. Her SF-36 scores suggested significant impairment in physical function, affecting work and other regular daily activities. …”
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Finite element analysis on post-buckling of thin-walled structures using ANSYS by Theint, Yi Mon

“…The results obtained were checked against experimental data and led to the development and the revision of design procedures for the pin-ended lipped column and hollow box section.…”
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Segregated interactions in urban and online space by Dong, Xiaowen, Morales, Alfredo J., Jahani, Eaman, Moro, Esteban, Lepri, Bruno, Bozkaya, Burcin, Sarraute, Carlos, Bar-Yam, Yaneer, Pentland, Alex

“…Furthermore, we find that segregation increases with difference in socio-economic status but is asymmetric for purchase activity, i.e., the amount of interaction from poorer to wealthier neighborhoods is larger than vice versa. Our results provide novel insights into the understanding of behavioral segregation in human interactions with significant socio-political and economic implications.…”
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Review of model diplomacy by Saiya, Nilay

“…Students take on the personas of key figures like the President, Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Advisor. …”
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Automated image generation by Goh, Shan Ying

“…For instance, CycleGAN can effortlessly transform styles like cats into dogs and vice versa, extending to practical domains like art, fashion, and medical imaging. …”
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Generic mapper for heterogeneous data formats used in a banking environment by Ho, Jia Xian.

“…That also describe the development of the mapper prototype with cross referencing ability with a conversion module of XML to Fixed Format File and vice versa that reside in the system.…”
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The stock price behaviour of Chinese markets : a preliminary study by Ang, Fui Siong, Neo, Chiw Ern, Tung, Puay Koon

“…As for the two A-share markets, it is found that the Shenzhen A-share returns lead the Shanghai A-share returns but not vice versa. Both the B-share returns are shown to have bi-directional lead-lag relationship. …”
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Mechanical problem solving by plush-crested jays: are tools special after all? by Lois-Milevicich, J, Rat-Fischer, L, de la Colina, MA, Gómez, RO, Reboreda, JC, Kacelnik, A

“…This association, however, is not known to be causally determinant of tool-related competence since flexibility and innovativeness are often observed in the absence of tool use and vice versa. For this reason, it is interesting to explore whether animals that can be loosely categorized as outstanding, or ‘intelligent’ physical problem solvers, are also remarkable using tools innovatively, rather than tool use presenting special constraints. …”

Design and Implementation of Active Antennas for IoT-Based Healthcare Monitoring System by MUSA, UMAR, MOHD SHAH, SHAHARIL, A. MAJID, HUDA, AHMAD MAHADI, ISMAIL, A. RAHIM, MOHAMAD KAMAL, YAHYA, MUHAMMAD SANI, ZAINAL ABIDIN, ZUHAIRIAH

“…Two dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz) microstrip patch antennas, one with a PIN diode and one without, are fabricated using Rogers Duroid RO3003™ substrate. …”
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Design and Implementation of Active Antennas for IoT-Based Healthcare Monitoring System by MUSA, UMAR, MOHD SHAH, SHAHARIL, A. MAJID, HUDA, MAHADI, ISMAIL AHMAD, A. RAHIM, MOHAMAD KAMAL, YAHYA, MUHAMMAD SANI, ZAINAL ABIDIN, ZUHAIRIAH

“…Two dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz) microstrip patch antennas, one with a PIN diode and one without, are fabricated using Rogers Duroid RO3003™ substrate. …”
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Visualising violence : art and remembrance of mass killings in Cold War Southeast Asia by Shahira Banu

“…Art and artists have the power to create and challenge narratives. However, an artist’s voice or power may be limited due to the circumstances they are in. …”
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Design of an indoor intelligent navigation system for visual disabilities by Wang, Ziliang

“…When identification is done, the device will provide a specific route to destination and tell the user by voice. This navigation system may not solve the visual problems of visual disabilities, but it will be very helpful to provide convenience in some way. …”
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Storytime : a pilot study on sound symbolism and child-directed speech by Travers Kumar, Juanita

“…The study hypothesized that when parent participants were presented with an incongruent label-referent condition, they will modulate the duration, pitch and intensity of their label utterances’ during CDS in a degree or direction otherwise expected in a congruent condition. Voice recordings of the participants were then analysed for duration, pitch and intensity differences. …”
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Co-design of 'Ways of Being', a web-based experience to optimise online arts and culture for mental health in young people by Syed Sheriff, RJ, Sinclair, E, Young, J, Bhamra, S, Chandler, L, Arachchige, T, Adams, H, Bonsaver, L, Riga, E, Bergin, L, Mirtorabi, N, Abuelgasim, L, Beuchner, H, Geddes, J

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Navigating the views of all co-designers to produce a testable resource demanded in-depth understanding, and frequent iterations in multiple modalities of the theoretical basis of the intervention, amplification of youth voice and commitment to a common goal.</p> <br> <p><strong>Clinical implications:</strong> Co-design with a broad range of collaborators with a shared vision was valued by young co-designers and produced an effective intervention. …”

Cross-cultural differences in the preference for brand prominence of luxury products. by Chen, Crystal Wanjing., Heng, Michelle Jia Xin., Koh, Yu Han.

“…However, it is important not to generalize between the East and the West because globalization has, to a certain extent, influenced Eastern culture through exposure from Western societies and vice versa.…”
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