This article notably targets the more general (extended) function spaces by investigating the regularity of the weak solutions or turbulent solutions to the Cauchy problem of the 3D magnetic Bénard system by converting it into mathematical sym...
The recursive least-squares (RLS) algorithm stands out as an appealing choice in adaptive filtering applications related to system identification problems. This algorithm is able to provide a fast convergence rate for various types of input signals,...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous condition with airflow limitation and obstructive characteristics of respiratory function. In addition, musculoskeletal dysfunction and negative changes in body composition, among other...
Inappropriate prescribing in the elderly is a risk factor for higher adverse drugs reactions, hospitalisation, and mortality rates. Therefore, it is necessary to identify irrational prescriptions and implement interventions to improve geriatric clini...
The initial inversion model is typically established in a transient electromagnetic nonlinear inversion, assuming the accurate capture of the number of layers in the geoelectric model; however, this assumption leads to significantly poorer inversion...
The functioning of modern urban environments relies heavily on the public transport system. Given spatial, economic, and sustainability criteria, public transport in larger urban areas is unrivaled. The system’s role depends on the quality of s...
Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) increase the risk of adverse drug reactions, hospitalizations, and worsened health outcomes in older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairment (CI) or dementia. This study was designed to compar...
Artificial intelligence has made revolutionary advances in medical imaging in recent years. Various algorithms and techniques are used in this scientific field to significantly improve the accuracy and speed of medical diagnosis and classification pr...
Smartwatches equipped with automatic atrial fibrillation (AF) detection through electrocardiogram (ECG) recording are increasingly prevalent. We have recently reported the limitations of the Apple Watch (AW) in correctly diagnosing AF. In this study,...
The effect of probiotics in improving or maintaining oral health in orthodontic patients is understudied. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of probiotic administration in addition to tooth brushing on clinical gingival inflammation, pla...
Background: Physical activity, including its organized form, is of key importance in the motor development of children and adolescents. Among the increasingly popular physical activities in this age group are martial arts, particularly judo. In addit...
Accurate semantic interpretation of 3D point clouds is essential for the digital transformation of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). Building Information Modeling (BIM) depends on both geometric precision and semantic consistency, ye...
Despite their remarkable performance, deep learning models still lack robustness guarantees, particularly in the presence of adversarial examples. This significant vulnerability raises concerns about their trustworthiness and hinders their deployment...
Surgery for strabismus secondary to orbital fracture reconstruction surgery has had low success rates and high reoperation rates due to its incomitant nature and complex underlying mechanisms. There has been no consensus as to which of the various me...
There is a growing need for algorithms to automatically detect objects in satellite images. Object detection algorithms using deep learning have demonstrated a significant improvement in object detection performance. However, deep-learning models hav...
Assuming exponential lifetime and repair time distributions, we study the limiting availability A∞ as well as the per unit time-limiting profit ω of a one-unit system having two identical, cold standby spare units using semi-Markov proces...
The primary aim of this article is to examine financial efficiency and work productivity, as well as their determinants, in selected Polish coal mines in 1998–2015. To achieve this goal, after introducing a justification for the choice of subje...
This article presents a new network model for IoT that is based on a multi-story building structure. The model locates network nodes in a regular, cubic lattice-like structure, resulting in an equation for the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). The study a...
The presence of less healthy lifestyle habits among individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia which can contribute to the escalation of physical disorders and exacerbation of psychological symptoms is well documented. The present scoping review aims t...
The dynamic system response curve (DSRC) is commonly applied as a real-time flood forecasting error correction method to improve the accuracy of real-time flood forecasting. It has been widely recognized that the least squares (OLS/LS) method, employ...
28 May 2022
Benefits of regular exercise for health are beyond any doubt. However, adherence to regular physical activity is an ongoing challenge. Among the options for exercise engagement, racket sports, and particularly padel, stand as emerging practices for c...
Predictive maintenance can be efficiently improved by studying the sensitivity of the maintenance decisions with respect to changes in the proposed model parameters (costs, duration of reparation, etc.). To address this issue, we first propose an ori...
Abemaciclib significantly improves invasive disease-free survival when combined with endocrine therapy in clinical high-risk patients with HR+/Her2− early breast cancer (eBC). The objective of the following study was to model how many patients...
In the last half century, the life expectancy of beta-thalassemia patients has strikingly increased mostly due to regular blood transfusions and chelation treatments. The improved survival, however, has allowed for the emergence of comorbidities, suc...
(1) Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious health problem in Poland as well as many European Union countries. The study aimed to describe factors that, from the patient’s perspective, could increase the attendance rate and regularity...
Background: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation–Electroencephalography (TMS-EEG) is a non-operative technique that allows for magnetic cortical stimulation (TMS) and analysis of the electrical currents generated in the brain (EEG). Despite the re...
The intensification of anthropogenic pressures, particularly those related to agriculture driven by increasing demands for food and cash crops, generates negative environmental externalities. Assessing these externalities is essential to better ident...
The objective of this study is to investigate and determine factors influencing user perception and acceptance of electronic government services in the context of technological advancements. The research focuses on classifying the main features of e-...
29 January 2022
(1) Background: The regular practice of dancing benefits the physical condition, improving quality of life and minimising the adverse effects of ageing. Therefore, this review aims to evaluate the impact of dance programmes by quantifying different p...
This study aimed to comprehensively summarize assistive technology devices for postural control and gait performance in stroke patients. In the study, we searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published until 31 December 2022 in four electr...
17 February 2022
Individuals living in rural areas are more likely to experience cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and have increased barriers to regular physical activity in comparison to those in urban areas. This systematic review aimed to understand the types and eff...
Cognition includes all processes through which a person becomes aware of their situation, needs, goals, and necessary actions. Regular specialized cognitive and neuromotor simulation exercises have improved various cognitive processes, including memo...
The global rise in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) calls for an urgent focus on lifestyle interventions, particularly physical activity, as a critical factor in its management and prevention. This systematic review evaluates the impact of physical ac...
The increasing interest in geotourism has prompted the need for quantitative assessments of geosites as a fundamental step in the application of geoconservation strategies, in order to assure sustainable planning, management and use of natural resour...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes abdominal pain during bowel movements and is diagnosed according to the Rome IV international diagnostic criteria. Patients diagnosed as having IBS experience abdominal pain at least 1 day/week, on average, over...
Zero-dimensional models based on the description of the thermo-gas-dynamic process are widely used in the design of engines and their control and diagnostic systems. The models are subjected to an identification procedure to bring their outputs as cl...
17 July 2022
Aging is a major challenge facing modern society and has attracted global attention. Studies have provided some initial evidence that health literacy plays a role in determining frailty; however, most of these studies have used small convenience samp...
5 May 2022
The study on ecosystem health evaluation for restored urban rivers is of specific significance to improving river health and realizing the adaptive management for urban river ecosystems. Based on the health definition of restored urban rivers in Nort...
The building sector contributes significantly to energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, with many buildings being energy inefficient. In response, the European Green Deal promotes improving energy efficiency to support decarbonization goals...
The cooperative housing sector is directed at low and medium income residents who cannot afford to buy their homes in the regular private market. Due to social housing legislation, it is possible to build cooperative housing below regular market cost...
Multi-cell hexagonal tubes have been applied in a wide range of industries. The present study investigates strengthening a single regular hexagonal tube under a dynamic axial load with three different geometrical shapes. The results are then compared...
Aging can result in major changes in the composition and metabolic activities of bacterial populations in the gastrointestinal system and result in impaired function of the immune system. We assessed the efficacy of prebiotic Darmocare Pre® (Bonusan...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) burden across the world is expected to increase by ~2.2 million new cases and ~1.1 million deaths by 2030. Regular physical exercise is recommended to prevent CRC, but the myriad of protocols preclude further discussion on how...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is closely associated with other metabolic disease and cardiovascular disease. Regular exercise reduces hepatic fat content and could be the first-line treatment in the management of NAFLD. This review aims t...
17 May 2022
Telemedicine is a convenient tool for providing medical care remotely. It is routinely offered as an alternative to face-to-face consultations in healthcare settings all over the world. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and increased use of telemedicine i...
This paper extends the concept of the total graph TΓ(R) associated with a commutative ring to the three-fold Cartesian product R=Zn×Zm×Zp, where n,m,p>1. We present complete and self-contained proofs for a wide range of graph-the...
The effective use of energy proposes using less energy to achieve the same goal. The International Maritime Organization started using criteria for ship’s energy efficiency in 2013, when the new International Convention for the Prevention of Po...
The increase of awareness with sustainability and the desire of reducing the energy consumption in the construction sector haved increased the application of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) across Europe in the last decades. Nev...
Fragmented agricultural land raises the costs of agricultural production. The land fragmentation manifests as a large number of relatively small and spatially divided land parcels of each owner. Additionally, the parcels are often very irregular in s...
New onset diabetes mellitus after organ transplantation (NODAT) is a frequent and serious complication of solid organ transplantation. It significantly impacts graft function, patient survival, and quality of life. NODAT is diagnosed based on the cri...
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