2026
Authors
Rocha, C;
Publication
Abstract
2026
Authors
Rodrigues, C; Correia, MV; Abrantes, JMCS; Rodrigues, MAB; Nadal, J;
Publication
SENSORS
Abstract
This study applies phase plane analysis of medio-lateral, anteroposterior, and vertical directions for the coordination assessment of whole-body (WB) center of mass (COM) movement during the impulse phase of a standard maximum vertical jump (MVJ) with long, short, and no countermovement (CM). A video system and force platform were used, with the amplitudes of WB COM excursion obtained from image-based motion capture at each anatomical direction, and the 2D and 3D mean radial distance were compared under long, short, and no CM conditions. The estimate of the population mean length was used as a measure of distribution concentration, and the Rayleigh statistical test for circular data was applied with the sample distribution critical value. Watson's U2 goodness-of-fit test for the von Mises distribution was used with the mean direction and concentration factor. The applied metrics led to the detection of shared and specific features in the global and phase plane analysis of WB COM movement coordination in the medio-lateral, anteroposterior, and vertical directions during long, short, and no CM conditions in relation to MVJ performance assessed from ground reaction force (GRF) through the force platform. Thus, long, short, and no CM impulses share lower amplitudes of WB COM excursion in the medio-lateral direction and mean radial distance to its mean, whereas the anteroposterior and vertical excursion of WB COM, along with the 2D transversal and 3D spatial length of the WB COM path, present as potential predictors of MVJ performance, with distinct behavior in long CM compared to short and no CM. Additionally, the applied workflow on generalized phase plane analysis led to the detection, through complementary metrics, of the anatomical WB COM movement directions with higher coordination based on phase concentration tests at 5% significance, in line with MVJ performance under different CM conditions.
2026
Authors
Rocha, C; Brito, JN; Fernandes, R;
Publication
Abstract
2026
Authors
Abdellatif, AA; Silva, S; Baltazar, E; Oliveira, B; Qiu, SH; Bocus, MJ; Eder, K; Piechocki, RJ; Almeida, NT; Fontes, H;
Publication
IEEE OPEN JOURNAL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SOCIETY
Abstract
This paper proposes an optimized Reconfigurable Internet of Things (RIoT) framework that integrates optical and radio wireless technologies with a focus on energy efficiency, scalability, and adaptability. To address the inherent complexity of hybrid optical-radio environments, a high-fidelity Digital Twin (DT) is developed within the Network Simulator 3 (NS-3) platform. The DT models deploy subsystems of the RIoT architecture, including Radio Frequency (RF) communication, Optical Wireless Communication (OWC), and energy harvesting and consumption mechanisms that enable autonomous operation. Real-time energy and power measurements from target hardware platforms are also incorporated to ensure accurate representation of physical behavior and enable runtime analysis and optimization. Building on this foundation, a proactive cross-layer optimization strategy is devised to balance energy efficiency and quality of service (QoS). The strategy dynamically reconfigures RIoT nodes by adapting transmission rates, wake/sleep scheduling, and access technology selection. Results demonstrate that the proposed framework, combining digital twin technology, hybrid optical-radio integration, and data-driven energy modeling, substantially enhances the performance, resilience, and sustainability of 6G IoT networks.
2026
Authors
Lourenço, A; Gama, J; Xing, EP; Marreiros, G;
Publication
StreamingCL@AAAI
Abstract
In streaming scenarios, models must learn continuously, adapting to concept drifts without erasing previously acquired knowledge. However, existing research communities address these challenges in isolation. Continual Learning (CL) focuses on long-term retention and mitigating catastrophic forgetting, often without strict real-time constraints. Stream Learning (SL) emphasizes rapid, efficient adaptation to high-frequency data streams, but typically neglects forgetting. Recent efforts have tried to combine these paradigms, yet no clear algorithmic overlap exists. We argue that large in-context tabular models (LTMs) provide a natural bridge for Streaming Continual Learning (SCL). In our view, unbounded streams should be summarized on-the-fly into compact sketches that can be consumed by LTMs. This recovers the classical SL motivation of compressing massive streams with fixed-size guarantees, while simultaneously aligning with the experience-replay desiderata of CL. To clarify this bridge, we show how the SL and CL communities implicitly adopt a divide-to-conquer strategy to manage the tension between plasticity (performing well on the current distribution) and stability (retaining past knowledge), while also imposing a minimal complexity constraint that motivates diversification (avoiding redundancy in what is stored) and retrieval (re-prioritizing past information when needed). Within this perspective, we propose structuring SCL with LTMs around two core principles of data selection for in-context learning: (1) distribution matching, which balances plasticity and stability, and (2) distribution compression, which controls memory size through diversification and retrieval mechanisms. © 2026 Copyright for this paper by its authors. Use permitted under Creative Commons License Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
2026
Authors
Rosa, S; Silvestre Ferreira, AC; Martins, R; Queiroga, FP;
Publication
VETERINARY SCIENCES
Abstract
Feline chronic kidney disease is a leading cause of mortality in geriatric cats, characterized by a progressive and irreversible loss of renal function. Despite its high prevalence, early diagnosis remains challenging due to nephron compensatory mechanisms and the limited sensitivity of traditional biomarkers, creating a diagnostic gap that necessitates the exploration of novel biomarkers for earlier detection. This review examines the complex pathophysiology of the disease, including renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system activation, tubulointerstitial fibrosis, and mineral metabolism disturbances. By analyzing recent scientific literature, this work evaluates current diagnostic landscape and clinical relevance of emerging biomarkers. Evidence indicates that symmetric dimethylarginine and fibroblast growth factor-23 improve detection of early metabolic and filtration changes, while urinary biomarkers like cystatin B and retinol-binding protein provide specific insights into tubular injury. Bridging the diagnostic gap requires a transition from a reactive, azotemia-based framework to a multi-parametric diagnostic approach that integrates novel biomarkers with serial clinical and laboratory monitoring. Although financial constraints and limited availability restrict widespread clinical implementation, incorporating these advances is essential for earlier prognostic stratification and timely therapeutic decision-making. This integrated strategy has the potential to slow disease progression and improve survival and quality of life in cats with chronic kidney disease.
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