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The economic damage function of the integrated assessment model (IAM) is used to quantify the economic loss caused by climate change, and it is quite important for coupling the economic system and natural system in a model. However, there are many sh...

This study introduces the Failure Decision Function, a novel approach for evaluating the structural capacity of rectangular reinforced concrete columns under axial forces and moments, both uniaxial and biaxial. The method simplifies existing practice...

International trends towards people-centred, integrative care and support require any measurement of functioning and disability to meet multiple aims. The information requirements of two major Australian programs for disability and rehabilitation are...

We consider the human body as an adaptable, complex, and dynamic system capable of organizing itself, though there is none, the only one, factor inside the system capable of doing this job. Making use of the computerized ECG analysis system “Kaunas-l...

As a common substance in production and life, phthalic acid esters (PAEs), the main component of plastics, have brought more and more serious problems to the environment. This study normalized the insulation, toxicity, and bioconcentration data of 13...

This research demonstrates the possibility and expediency of forming local electric energy systems (LEESs) based on renewable sources of energy (RSE) as balancing groups in the electric power system (EPS), which can maintain efficiency and provide po...

This study aimed to investigate the association between cognitive impairment and polypharmacy in patients with atrial fibrillation prone to cognitive decline, and to elucidate if the Dementia Assessment Sheet for Community-based Integrated Care Syste...

Rivers and reservoirs in urban areas have been associated with environmental quality problems because of the discharge of domestic waste into water bodies. However, the key effects and the extent to which environmental factors can influence the integ...

Smart respiratory therapy is enabled by continual assessment of lung functions. This systematic review provides an overview of the suitability of equipment-to-patient acoustic imaging in continual assessment of lung conditions. The literature search...

Background: Gait assessment is a complex task involving locomotion and balance control across all body segments, requiring a global analysis in the event of motor disorders. Among these are spinal disorders, where an understanding of spinal kinematic...

Streams and rivers provide important services to humans, and therefore, their ecological integrity should be a societal goal. Although ecological integrity encompasses structural and functional integrity, stream bioassessment rarely considers ecosyst...

Introduction: Patients with head injuries usually return to their home environments after completing rehabilitation, which is an additional challenge in the case of functional, motor or cognitive impairment. In order to identify the problems that suc...

Human placental explants (HPEs) culture has generated significant interest as a valuable in vitro model for studying tissue functions in response to adverse conditions, such as fluctuations in oxygen levels, nutrient availability, exposure to pathoge...

ISO26262: 2018 is an international functional safety standard for electrical and/or electronic (E/E) systems within road vehicles. It provides appropriate safety requirements for road vehicles to avoid unreasonable residual risk according to automoti...

Land use in traditional village clustering areas often exhibits slight dynamic changes; however, significant hidden ecological hazards may be present in local settlements. There is still a lack of dynamic ecological risk assessments for the correspon...

Globally, urbanisation has been the most significant factor causing land use and land cover changes due to accelerated population growth and limited governmental regulation. Urban communities worldwide, particularly in Iraq, are on the frontline for...

Existing clinical assessments of Parkinson’s disease (PD) primarily focus on stratifying symptom severity or progression rate, which limits their ability to capture changes in functional mobility—an important factor in evaluating rehabili...

Assessing Mine Emergency Rescue Capability (MERC) is critical for ensuring mining safety and advancing sustainable development. However, existing MERC assessments often lack a holistic sustainability perspective. To bridge this gap, this study develo...

Buildings are significant contributors to energy-related sustainability challenges and a sustainable future. Practice shows—that the traditional building design process is becoming ineffective and will no longer be able to meet the determined require...

The transfer time of Atlantic salmon smolts from freshwater to seawater remains a challenge in aquaculture, with the “smolt window” referring to the optimal timeframe for seawater readiness. Our study monitored Atlantic salmon osmoregulat...

Background: Cancer rehabilitation represents a series of measures adopted for the recovery of psychological, emotional, social, and financial functioning in the case of cancer patients. The purpose of this study is to identify the main elements of th...

This study investigated the effects of land-use change and wetland restoration on soil microbial community diversity, structure, and function in a cold-region wetland ecosystem. Soil samples from six land-use types were analyzed for key physicochemic...

Objective: Gliomas disrupt functional brain networks and impair neurological functions. While left-hemispheric tumors are well-studied because of their impact on language domains, the influence of right-sided gliomas on higher cognitive functions rem...

Sensory integration is an essential human function whose decline impacts quality of life, particularly in older adults. Herein, we propose an arm-reaching task based on a virtual reality head-mounted display system to assess sensory integration in da...

Post-earthquake fires often cause more severe losses than the earthquakes themselves, highlighting the critical role of water distribution networks (WDNs) in mitigating fire risks. This study proposed an improved assessment framework for the post-ear...

Sperm viability is routinely assessed for the quality control of cryopreserved bovine sperm batches but is not usually conclusive regarding their fertilizing potential. In this study, we investigated the fertility predictive value of bull sperm viabi...

Stroke rehabilitation requires comprehensive assessments aligned with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) biopsychosocial model. Linking assessment tools to the ICF helps integrate this approach by identifyin...

Cities worldwide are getting warmer due to the combined effects of urban heat and climate change. To this end, local policy makers need to identify the most thermally vulnerable areas within cities. The Local Climate Zone (LCZ) scheme highlights loca...

Benthic bacterial communities play a critical role in nutrient cycling and are highly sensitive to environmental pollution. This study aimed to investigate the physiological, compositional and functional responses of bacterial communities across a ra...

Road networks are regarded as the backbone of transportation systems, which play an important role in the social and economic prosperity of societies. Due to this reason, it is crucial to develop road networks with higher resiliency rates to operate...

Sun is a basic component of the natural environment and kinetic equations are important mathematical models to assess the rate of change of chemical composition of a star such as the sun. In this article, a new fractional kinetic equation is formulat...

This paper introduces the comprehensive value function, a novel framework designed to address multi-dimensional challenges in sustainability assessment within decision-making processes. Multi-criteria decision-making methods based on multi-attribute...

The increasing use of lithium batteries and the necessary integration of battery management systems (BMS) has led international standards to demand functional safety in electromobility applications, with a special focus on electric vehicles. This wor...

The purpose of this study was the scientific justification of the concept of assessment of the agro-resource potential of agricultural landscapes and the improvement of the methodology for such assessment, on the basis of knowledge integration princi...

Background: We analyzed the hypothesis that the vestibular and auditory systems are integrative functions. Methods: The study involved 383 children (5.5 ± 2.4 years old). We assessed the conduct of auditory information by recording the auditor...

The aim of this study was to investigate the role of the ES assessment within a “place-based policy-mix model” for urban planning testing and integrating three ES assessment methodologies: (1) mapping and assessment, (2) expert-based eval...

The evolution of the mechanical properties of Zr-2.5Nb pressure tubing during irradiation is dependent on dislocation loop densities that are represented by the broadening of X-ray diffraction lines. Empirical models for the integral breadth of the d...

This paper develops a model for the assessment of the maturity of the compliance function of investment firms. The model indicates a path of evolution wherein the compliance function matures from being reactive and inconsistent to becoming a proactiv...

Impairment in real-world functioning remains one of the most problematic challenges that people with schizophrenia have to face. Various psychosocial interventions have proven to be effective in promoting recovery and improving functioning in schizop...

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA), a common degenerative joint disease, affects a large patient population and poses significant challenges in early diagnosis and rehabilitation. Achieving precise assessment of knee function and efficient home-based intellig...

The development of appropriate methods by which to assess the functioning of gas pipelines helps limits the consequences of disasters, in that way protecting users better. Assessment methods of this kind are presented in this paper, which advocates t...

To address the insufficient consideration of system static voltage stability and PV–load coupling in distributed photovoltaic (PV) hosting capacity assessment, this study first investigates the impact of distributed PV integration on power syst...

Asset management technology is rapidly growing in the electric power industry because utilities are paying attention to which of their aged assets should be replaced first. The global trend of asset management follows risk management that comprehensi...

The Chengdu–Chongqing Economic Mega Region (CCEMR), as a strategic economic hub in Western China, is increasingly facing challenges in balancing urban growth, agricultural stability, and ecological conservation within its territorial spatial pl...

Schizophrenia is associated with changes in white matter (WM) integrity and with reduced life expectancy, in part because of the cardiometabolic side effects of antipsychotics. Physical activity (PA) has emerged as a candidate lifestyle intervention...

In light of the state-of-the-art treatment options for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a detailed and early quantification and detection of impaired hand function is desirable to allow personalized treatment regiments and amend currently use...

This paper presents the concept, implementation, and evaluation of FastFoam—a web-based inspection system designed for the technical assessment of buildings. Developed through international collaboration, FastFoam supports flexible inspection w...

The use of simulation models is essential when exploring transitions to low-carbon futures and climate change mitigation and adaptation policies. There are many models developed to understand socio-environmental processes and interactions, and analyz...

Occupational therapy (OT) is vital in improving functional outcomes and aiding recovery for individuals with long-term disabilities, particularly those resulting from neurological diseases. Traditional assessment methods often rely on clinical judgme...

The effect of four extenders on buck semen quality parameters was examined during a 48 h liquid storage. Semen was collected from six Skopelos bucks and diluted in the following extenders, containing: soy lecithin (SL, OviXcell®), plant phospholi...