Assessing the impact of synthetic data generated by Bayesian networks on heart disease prediction See

Synthetic data generation using Bayesian networks (BN) offers a promising approach to overcoming data scarcity in clinical prediction tasks, yet its actual impact on model performance remains underexplored. This study investigates the use of Bayesian network-based generative models to produce syn...

Socially aware design of interactive systems to combat gender-based violence in low-resource settings See

In this paper, we examine the socio-cultural, technical, and organisational contexts surrounding Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response as a basis for designing interactive digital systems that facilitate multi-agency collaboration and strengthen GBV service delivery in resource-constrained environ...

Automated radiology report generation: A comprehensive review See

As the workload of radiologists continues to increase, writing radiology reports remains a time-consuming and error-prone task. In recent years, Automated Radiology Report Generation (ARRG) has emerged as a research hotspot aimed at addressing this challenge. This review analyses the main AR...

Challenges in Advising People with Severe Mental Illness to Quit Smoking: A Conversation Analysis of Patient Resistance See

Objectives: People experiencing severe mental illness (SMI) smoke at rates 2.5 times higher than the general population and have a reduced lifespan by 15-20 years, causing substantial health inequalities. This study examined how people with SMI resisted smoking cessation advice, deliv...

Covering One Point Process with Another See

Let X1,X2,… and Y1,Y2,… be i.i.d. random uniform points in a bounded domain A⊂R2 with smooth or polygonal boundary. Given n,m,k∈N, define the two-sample k-coverage thresholdRn,m,k to be the smallest r such that each point of {Y1,…,Ym} is covered at least k times by the di...

On k-clusters of high-intensity random geometric graphs See

Let k, d be positive integers. We determine a sequence of constants that are asymptotic to the probability that the cluster at the origin in a d-dimensional Poisson Boolean model with balls of fixed radius is of order k, as the intensity becomes large. Using this, we...

Fluctuations of the connectivity threshold and largest nearest-neighbour link See

Consider a random uniform sample χ_n of n points in a compact region A of Euclidean d-space, d ≥ 2, with a smooth or (when d = 2) polygonal boundary. Fix k ∈ N. Let M_k (χ_n) be the threshold r at&#x...

Corrosion behaviour of SiC particulate reinforced AZ31 magnesium matrix composite in 3.5 % NaCl with and without heat treatment See

Magnesium is a lightweight structural material widely utilised in automotive applications. To enhance its mechanical properties, ceramic particulate reinforcement can be incorporated, particularly for wear resistance and high-temperature applications. However, the addition of ceramic particles to magnesium can&...

Synthesis of a novel adsorbent-photocatalytic material using a low energy route and its application to the remediation of water from contamination of 17-α ethinyl estradiol See

Endocrine-disrupting compounds such as 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) pose significant risks to aquatic ecosystems and human health, necessitating the development of advanced water purification materials. This thesis presents the synthesis and characterization of a novel composite coating of hydroxyapatite (HAP)&#x...