Academic Articles & Research Papers

Ospemifene for vulvar and vaginal atrophy: an overview

The menopause-related decline in estrogen levels leads to an array of genital, sexual, and urinary symptoms collectively known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause. The constellation of symptoms associated with vulvar and vaginal atrophy ...

Genetic Markers of Adaptation of <named-content content-type="genus-species">Plasmodium falciparum</named-content> to Transmission by American Vectors Identified in the Genomes of Parasites from Haiti and South America

ABSTRACT The malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, was introduced into Hispaniola and other regions of the Americas through the slave trade spanning the 16th through the 19th centuries. During this period, more than 12 million Africans w...

Family and community resilience: a Photovoice study

Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), in combination with adverse community environments, can result in traumatic stress reactions, increasing a person’s risk for chronic physical and mental health conditions. Family res...

Factors predicting active treatment free-survival and initial experience with mpMRI as a selection tool in patient undergoing active surveillance: 10-year follow-up of SIUrO PRIAS-ITA working group

Management of Ureters Involved in Inguinal Hernias

Background: The presence of a ureter in a hernia sac presents a unique surgical challenge and can increase the likelihood of ureteral injury at the time of surgery as they are often not identified pre-operatively. Here we present our instit...

Morbidity and mortality of urological procedures: an analysis of outcomes according to residents' experience.

Embracing AI-Based Education: Perceived Social Presence of Human Teachers and Expectations About Machine Teachers in Online Education

Technological advancements in education have turned the idea of machines as teachers into a reality. To better understand this phenomenon, the present study explores how college students develop expectations (or anticipations) about a machi...

Competitiveness of the Russian space industry in the global space services market

The article carries out an analysis of the competitiveness of the Russian space industry in the international space services market according to the following indicators: the volume of budget of national space organizations, the volume of t...

Classification and hydrocarbon distribution of passive continental margin basins

Sixty-six passive continental margin basins around the world were compared comprehensively from the aspect of seismogeology on the basis of plate tectonics. According to their textural and structural differences, passive continental margin ...

Toward a Fit-for-purpose Policy Architecture on Long-term Care in Sub-Saharan Africa: Impasse and a Research Agenda to Overcome it

Context: Perspectives from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have featured little in the expanding global debate on long-term care (LTC) policy thus far – despite SSA countries’ embrace of global commitments on the development of equitable and susta...

Understanding patient perspectives on digital therapeutics and its platform for insomnia: insights from focused group interviews

Abstract Background Digital therapeutics (DTx) is a treatment option that uses computer software to provide evidence-based interventions for medical disorders. DTx platforms are digital services that facilitate interactions among stakeholde...

Exploring language learning and corrective feedback in an eTandem project

Many studies about eTandem and language learning stem from learners in Western institutions of higher education. Unfortunately, there is a lack of research investigating the telecollaboration regarding language development between learners ...

Lived experiences of adolescent girls following child sexual abuse: disclosure, coping, and perceived school support.

Decolonizing Algorithms: AI-Driven Media and the Reclamation of African Linguistic Identities

This study examines the influence of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven media platforms on South Africa's indigenous languages—Setswana, Tshivenda, and Xitsonga—in the country's diverse linguistic environment. It examines how algorithmic b...

Deep learning-based personalized learning path recommendation system for higher education

Abstract The growing variety of student profiles in higher education has made it more important than ever to have smart systems that can change learning experiences on the job. Current recommendation algorithms fail to capture the complex r...

Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval

Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval is a textbook designed to meet the requirements of engineering students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programs in computer science and information technology. The book attempts...

BERT applications in natural language processing: a review

BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) has revolutionized Natural Language Processing (NLP) by significantly enhancing the capabilities of language models. This review study examines the complex nature of BERT, inclu...

Leveraging sentiment analysis of food delivery services reviews using deep learning and word embedding

Companies that deliver food (food delivery services, or FDS) try to use customer feedback to identify aspects where the customer experience could be improved. Consumer feedback on purchasing and receiving goods via online platforms is a cru...

Evaluation of the accuracy of ChatGPT-4 and Gemini’s responses to the World Dental Federation’s frequently asked questions on oral health

Abstract Background The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced considerable growth in recent years, with the advent of technologies that are transforming a range of industries, including healthcare and dentistry. Large langua...

Politeness research: Key trajectories and their applicability in intercultural communication

With the plethora of studies on politeness in general and linguistic politeness in particular, it is difficult for those who want to apply the theoretical findings to authentic language data, to find a roadmap to theoretical framework on wh...