Network Science and Graph Analytics

Effects of internet-based digital health interventions on the physical activity and quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis Purpose The recent trend of Internet-based digital health interventions has driven researchers to implement them to promote physical activity (PA) and improve patients’ health outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effects of Internet-based digital health interventions on PA and quality of life (QoL) in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors. Methods We searched for relevant studies investigating the effects of internet-based digital health interventions published until Dec. 2022 in electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and CEPS) according to PRISMA guidelines. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist was used to examine the quality of the included studies. We performed the fixed and random effects model for meta-analysi...

Robots, trade and production networks: the role of robots in shaping trade competitiveness in East Asia This study examines how the rise of industrial robots affects trade and production networks in East Asia. Declining robot costs have led to increased adoption across countries, particularly in those with high labor costs or where production is capital-intensive. This includes not only developed economies but also several emerging ones experiencing rising labor costs. A Ricardian-based gravity model reveals convergence in absolute advantage: developing countries have upgraded their industrial technologies, thereby narrowing the technological gap with advanced economies. In contrast, under comparative advantage, developing countries are losing traditional labor cost advantages. The study suggests that robotization has become a strategic response to rising costs. Despite the growth of automation, there is limited evidence of reshoring. Trade in both final goods and intermediate inputs ...

Satellite signature-based evidence in exploring sub-districts susceptible to hyperthermia Identifying administrative sub-districts vulnerable to hyperthermia is critical in formulating transparent policies based on comprehensive, area-wide data. However, previous studies have yet to use satellite imagery to explore administrative sub-districts susceptible to hyperthermia in a local-specific community setting. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate whether the area-wide land surface temperature retrieved from thermal satellite imagery can be an indirect indicator to explore administrative sub-districts susceptible to hyperthermia. Landsat 8 satellite data were used to retrieve the area-wide land surface temperature. Daegu metropolitan city considered the representative heatwave city in South Korea, was examined to explore the sub-districts susceptible to hyperthermia. Administrative sub-districts with a high concentration of low-income residents who cannot operate air conditioning duri...

Effects of internet-based digital health interventions on the physical activity and quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis Purpose The recent trend of Internet-based digital health interventions has driven researchers to implement them to promote physical activity (PA) and improve patients’ health outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effects of Internet-based digital health interventions on PA and quality of life (QoL) in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors. Methods We searched for relevant studies investigating the effects of internet-based digital health interventions published until Dec. 2022 in electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and CEPS) according to PRISMA guidelines. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist was used to examine the quality of the included studies. We performed the fixed and random effects model for meta-analysi...

Emotional Intelligence and Gaming Disorder Symptomatology: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The increasing prevalence of the Internet gaming disorder has created an interest in identifying the factors associated with its development, including emotional intelligence, which has been negatively associated with many addictions. This work aimed to provide a narrative and quantitative synthesis of the association between emotional intelligence and Internet gaming disorder symptomatology. An online search of four electronic databases and an additional manual search identified 49 studies that met the inclusion criteria provided 54 independent samples (N = 43,289) and a total of 166 correlation coefficients. The selected studies used different definitions of emotional intelligence (i.e., emotional regulation, social-emotional competence, ability and trait). Random-effect models were used to estimate the pooled correlation coefficient between emotional intelligence and Internet gaming dis...

Intelligent technologies in smart education: a comprehensive review of transformative pillars and their impact on teaching and learning methods In the domain of smart education, the integration of intelligent technology has undergone extensive exploration, yet a comprehensive investigation into its transformative potential for teaching and learning remains elusive. To address this research gap, our study employs a literature review methodology, analyzing 55 studies to offer empirical insights into the application of intelligent technologies in reshaping educational paradigms. The key findings encompass: (a) the identification of five crucial pillars of smart education, namely intelligent technology, smart pedagogy, smart learning environments, smart learning, and smart learners; (b) the acknowledgment that smart education relies on diverse intelligent technologies, such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality, big data, cloud computing, and smart ...

On Vector Random Linear Network Coding in Wireless Broadcasts Compared with scalar linear network coding (LNC) formulated over the finite field GF(2𝐿), vector LNC offers enhanced flexibility in the code design by enabling linear operations over the vector space GF(2)𝐿 and demonstrates a number of advantages over scalar LNC. While random LNC (RLNC) has shown significant potential to improve the completion delay performance in wireless broadcasts, most prior studies focus on scalar RLNC. In particular, it is well known that, with increasing L, primitive scalar RLNC over GF(2𝐿) asymptotically achieves the optimal completion delay. However, the completion delay performance of primitive vector RLNC remains unexplored. This work aims to fill in this blank. We derive closed-form expressions for the probability distribution and the expected value of both the completion delay at a single receiver and the system completion delay. We further unveil a fundamental limitation that is different f...

Enhancing functional connectivity analysis in task-based fMRI using the BOLD-filter method: Greater network and activation voxel sensitivities Task-based functional MRI (tb-fMRI) has gained prominence for investigating brain connectivity by engaging specific functional networks during cognitive or behavioral tasks. Compared to resting-state fMRI (rs-fMRI), tb-fMRI provides greater specificity and interpretability, making it a valuable tool for examining task-relevant networks and individual differences in brain function. In this study, we evaluated the utility of the BOLD-filter-a method originally developed to extract reliable BOLD (blood oxygenation level-dependent) components from rs-fMRI-by applying it to tb-fMRI data as a preprocessing step for functional connectivity (FC) analysis. The goal was to enhance the sensitivity and specificity of detecting task-induced functional activity. Compared to the conventional preprocessing method, the BOLD-filter substantially improved the isol...

Knowledge mapping of impulsive buying behavior research: a visual analysis using CiteSpace Adolescence is marked by a unique blend of factors, including adolescents’ exploration of their emerging sexuality and growing engagement with digital media. As adolescents increasingly navigate online spaces, cybergrooming victimization has emerged as a significant concern for the development and protection of young people. Yet, there is a lack of systematic analyses of the current state of research. To this end, the present systematic review aimed to integrate existing quantitative research on prevalence rates, risk factors, and outcomes of cybergrooming victimization, informed by an adaptation of the General Aggression Model. Studies providing self-reported data on cybergrooming victimization of people between the ages of 5 and 21 were included. A total of 34 studies met all inclusion criteria, with most focusing on adolescence. Reported prevalence rates were characterized by strong heterogene...