ST-CIRL: a reinforcement learning-based feature selection approach for enhanced anxiety classification.

A physiological signal-based Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) system provides a communication link between human emotional states and external devices. Accurately classifying these signals is vital for effective interaction, which requires extracting and selecting the most discriminative features to differentiate between various emotional states. This paper introduces the SMOTETomek-Correlated Interactive Reinforcement Learning (ST-CIRL) framework for anxiety classification, which leverages meta-descriptive statistics to enhance the state representation in the reinforcement learning process.

Recent developments in solar energy-based systems for essential oil extraction from aromatic and medicinal plants: an overview.

The present study summarises recent developments in solar-assisted extraction systems for distillation of essential oil from aromatic and medicinal plants. Various solar integrated essential oil extraction systems are compared based on performance parameters such as essential oil yield and system efficiency along with their potential effects on the domains of renewable energy. Solar steam distillation is an environmentally beneficial and energy-efficient technology of desalination that is especially ideal for areas with plentiful sun resources.

Prediction of Preeclampsia Using Machine Learning: A Systematic Review.

Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Early prediction is the need of the hour so that interventions like aspirin prophylaxis can be started. Nowadays, machine learning (ML) is increasingly being used to predict the disease and its prognosis.

Sustainable material as a column filler in soft clay bed reinforced with encased column: numerical analysis.

Soil reinforcement is one of the techniques used to enhance the engineer characteristics of the soil. Various techniques can be employed to stabilise problematic soils, such as soft clay. These include the utilisation of portland cement, lime, fly ash, ground freezing, jet grouting, prefabricated vertical drains, and thermal approaches.

Enhanced Red Luminescence in Dy/Eu Co-doped Calcium Alumino Borosilicate Glasses for w-LED Applications.

Dy and Eu co-doped borosilicate glasses have been synthesised via melt quench technique. Amorphous behaviour of the sample has been verified by XRD study. FT-IR analysis confirmed the presence of various bonds in the host lattice.

GAN-Based Novel Approach for Generating Synthetic Medical Tabular Data.

The generation of synthetic medical data has become a focal point for researchers, driven by the increasing demand for privacy-preserving solutions. While existing generative methods heavily rely on real datasets for training, access to such data is often restricted. In contrast, statistical information about these datasets is more readily available, yet current methods struggle to generate tabular data solely from statistical inputs.

MCBERT: A multi-modal framework for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Within the domain of neurodevelopmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) emerges as a distinctive neurological condition characterized by multifaceted challenges. The delayed identification of ASD poses a considerable hurdle in effectively managing its impact and mitigating its severity. Addressing these complexities requires a nuanced understanding of data modalities and the underlying patterns.

Effect of antiepileptic drug monotherapy on endogenous sex hormonal profile in men and women with epilepsy.

Objective: To assess the alterations of endogenous sex hormone profiles in patients with epilepsy (PWE) on different antiepileptic drug (AED) monotherapies compared to healthy controls and drug naïve PWE (DNPWE).

Methods: Four databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and CENTRAL were searched for analytical observational/intervention studies on the assessment of endogenous sex hormones in PWE compared to healthy controls and DNPWE. Two researchers reviewed the title/abstract, and full-text articles for the selection of the studies independently.

Energy Transfer Studies on Red Emitting CaGdSbWO: Sm/Eu Phosphor for w-LEDs and Indoor Plant Growth Lighting System.

In the present research work, a solid-state reaction method was employed to synthesize a series of CaGdSbWO:SmEu (x = 1, 1.5, 2, 3 and 4 mol%) phosphors. The phase purity, crystallinity, morphological and compositional studies were analysed via X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging, and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis.

Biomedical prospects and challenges of metal dichalcogenides nanomaterials.

The biomedical applications of metal dichalcogenides (MDCs) nanomaterials (NMs) are an emerging discipline because of their unique attributes like high surface-to-volume ratio, defect sites, superb catalytic performance, and excitation-dependent emission, which is helpful in bio-imaging and cancer cell killing. Due to the compatibility of sensing material with cells and tissues, MoS, WS, and SnSNMs have piqued the interest of researchers in various biomedical applications like photothermal therapy used in killing cancer cells, drug delivery, photoacoustic tomography (PAT) used in bio-imaging, nucleic acid or gene delivery, tissue engineering, wound healing, etc. Furthermore, these NMs' functionalization and defect engineering can enhance therapeutic efficacy, biocompatibility, high drug transport efficiency, adjustable drug release, dispersibility, and biodegradability.

Developing novel spectral indices for precise estimation of soil pH and organic carbon with hyperspectral data and machine learning.

Accurate soil pH and soil organic carbon (SOC) estimations are vital for sustainable agriculture, as pH affects nutrient availability, and SOC is crucial for soil health and fertility. Hyperspectral imaging provides a faster, non-destructive, and economical alternative to standard soil testing. The study utilizes imaging spectroscopic data from the Africa Soil Information Service (AfSIS) and Land Use and Coverage Area Frame Survey (LUCAS-2009) hyperspectral datasets, capturing spatially distributed spectral information.

Tracing the intraspecies expansion of glyoxalase genes and their expanding roles across the genus Oryza.

The genus Oryza is of utmost importance to human civilization as two of its species became agronomically productive and widely cultivated, and also because wild rice is a treasure trove of beneficial alleles that can be used for crop improvement. Most of the wild rice genotypes are known for their stress tolerance several times more than the domesticated rice varieties. In this study, we aimed to carry out an exhaustive genomic survey to identify glyoxalase I (GLYI) and glyoxalase II (GLYII) genes across the 11 rice genomes sequenced so far.

Spiritual Leadership Research: Past, Present and Future Using Bibliometric Analysis.

Given a dearth of comprehensive assessments, this study provided a quantitative and scientific analysis of 286 articles on spiritual leadership (SL) published in Scopus-indexed journals. Citation, cluster and co-citation analysis were employed to highlight the key works, sketch the intellectual framework and identify the research gaps. The most influential documents, journals, authors/researchers, countries and universities were also determined using citation analysis.

Dopamine-D2-agonist targets mitochondrial dysfunction via diminishing Drp1 mediated fission and normalizing PGC1-α/SIRT3 pathways in a rodent model of Subarachnoid Haemorrhage.

The adverse impact of disturbmitochondrialbiogenesis onearly brain injury (EBI) following subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) has been broadly recognized and is closely associated with oxidative stress and neuronal apoptosis. Previous studies have indicated the therapeutic potential of Ropinirole, a dopamine D2 agonist, in Ischemic Stroke. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the ability of Ropinirole to enhance mitochondrial biogenesis and quality control after subarachnoid haemorrhage.

WS-BiTM: Integrating White Shark Optimization with Bi-LSTM for enhanced autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted neurodevelopmental condition marked by challenges in social communication, sensory processing, and behavioral regulation. The delayed diagnosis of ASD significantly impedes timely interventions, which can exacerbate symptom severity. With approximately 62 million individuals affected worldwide, the demand for efficient diagnostic tools is critical.

Development and Validation of Spiritual Well-Being Scale in India: A Yogic Niyama Perspective.

This study developed and validated the niyama-based spiritual well-being scale (NSWBS) using a mixed-method approach. Niyama is one of the eight limbs of ancient Indian Ashtanga yoga philosophy. There are five niyamas: soucha (internal and external cleanliness and hygiene), santosha (happiness and contentment), tapas (austerity and discipline), swadhyaya (self-study, observation and self-introspection) and ishvara-pranidhana (believe and surrender to the God and cosmic power).

Synthesis and characterization of novel carboxymethyl tamarind kernel gum - Poly (vinyl alcohol)/guar gum-based hydrogel film loaded with ciprofloxacin for biomedical applications.

The current study delineates the synthesis of hydrogel films comprised of carboxymethyl tamarind kernel gum (CMTKG), poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA), and guar gum (GG) using glutaraldehyde (GTA) as cross-linker. The hydrogel films were evaluated in terms of equilibrium swelling ratio (ESR), moisture content, thickness, wetting analysis, thermal, and mechanical analysis. The tensile strength value lies in the range of 95.

Harnessing Brainwave Entrainment: A Non-invasive Strategy To Alleviate Neurological Disorder Symptoms.

From 1990-2019, the burden of neurological disorders varied considerably across countries and regions. Psychiatric disorders, often emerging in early to mid-adulthood, are linked to late-life neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Individuals with conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder face up to four times higher risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders.

A comparative analysis of carboxymethyl tamarind kernel gum-based hydrogels for ciprofloxacin delivery.

In the current study, four different combinations of hydrogels were synthesized using carboxymethyl tamarind kernel gum (CMTKG), synthetic polymers: polysodiumacrylate (PSA) and polyacrylamide (PAM) and Graphene Oxide (GO) as a filler, and Ciprofloxacin (Cip) as a model drug and then characterized. The swelling behavior of hydrogel reveals the order as Distilled Water (DW) (pH 7) > pH 7.4 > pH 1.