DVCW-YOLO for Printed Circuit Board Surface Defect Detection by Pei Shi, Yuyang Zhang, Yunqin Cao, Jiadong Sun, Deji Chen, Liang Kuang

“…To address these challenges, this paper proposes a novel PCB surface defect detection algorithm, named DVCW-YOLO. …”
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A Model of ESG-Transparency Index in Corporate Reporting by R. P. Bulyga, M. V. Melnik, I. V. Safonova, V. B. Gisin

“…Current "transparency indices" fall short in incorporating these factors, leading to methodological incomparability and gaps in assessing the "quality" and "reliability" of estimated values.To address this gap, the authors propose a novel mathematical model for the ESG transparency index in corporate reporting. …”
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Strength and durability of indirect protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection through vaccine and infection-acquired immunity by Sophia T. Tan, Isabel Rodríguez-Barraquer, Ada T. Kwan, Seth Blumberg, Hailey J. Park, Justine Hutchinson, David Leidner, Joseph A. Lewnard, David Sears, Nathan C. Lo

“…However, indirect protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection-acquired immunity and its comparative strength and durability to vaccine-derived indirect protection in the current epidemiologic context of high levels of vaccination, prior infection, and novel variants are not well characterized. Here, we show that both vaccine-derived and infection-acquired immunity independently yield indirect protection to close social contacts with key differences in their strength and waning. …”
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Deep learning-based encryption scheme for medical images using DCGAN and virtual planet domain by Manish Kumar, Aneesh Sreevallabh Chivukula, Gunjan Barua

“…This paper presents a novel encryption technique that integrates the Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Networks (DCGAN) and Virtual Planet Domain (VPD) approach to enhance the protection of medical images. …”
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Computer-Assisted Design Template Guided Percutaneous Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation through Foramen Rotundum for Treatment of Isolated V2 Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Retrospective C... by Ran Wang, Ying Han, Lijuan Lu

“…CAD template is a safe and precise navigation instrument for RFT treatment of isolated V2 trigeminal neuralgia via the foramen rotundum. Therefore, this novel tool is worthy of clinical promotion.…”
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Evaluation of 16s Long Read Metabarcoding for Characterizing the Microbiome and Salmonella Contamination of Retail Poultry Meat by Zachary Tobar, Katie Y. Lee, Megan E. Gaa, Bryshal P. Moore, Xunde Li, Maurice E. Pitesky

“…This study presents a novel PCR-based detection assay which amplifies the 16s-ITS-23s region which is an approximately 2,500 base pair region of the larger ribosomal rrn operon. …”
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Targeting Angiogenesis and Tumor Microenvironment in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Role of Aflibercept by Guido Giordano, Antonio Febbraro, Michele Venditti, Serena Campidoglio, Nunzio Olivieri, Katia Raieta, Pietro Parcesepe, Giusy Carmen Imbriani, Andrea Remo, Massimo Pancione

“…Angiogenesis plays a crucial role in colorectal cancer growth, proliferation, and metastasization and it has been investigated as a potential target for mCRC treatment. Accordingly, novel antiangiogenic targeted agents bevacizumab, regorafenib, and aflibercept have been approved for mCRC treatment as the result of several phase III randomized trials. …”
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Enhanced brightness and photostability of dye-sensitized Nd-doped rare earth nanocomposite for in vivo NIR-IIb vascular and orthotopic tumor imaging by Syue-Liang Lin, Shih-Po Su, Yuan-Zhen Yang, Cheng-Yu Chiang, Hsin-Yu Chi, Cheng Allen Chang, Tse-Ying Liu, Huihua Kenny Chiang

“…To overcome these obstacles, we developed a novel dye-sensitized, onion-like Nd-doped RENP nanocomposite to enhance NIR-IIb imaging performance. …”
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Quantitative proteomic studies of the intestinal mucosa provide new insights into the molecular mechanism of ulcerative colitis by Yandong Guo, Dahal Pabitra, Lei Pan, Lanbo Gong, Aimin Li, Side Liu, Jing Xiong

“…Thus, there is a need for novel diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for UC. …”
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Prospects for mine geological work in the intelligence age: Architecture of the intelligent geological guarantee technology system for mine exploitation by Yucheng XIA, Xueyang SUN, Lintian MIAO, Chen GUO, Rongjun DU

“…The technology system will surely become the novel productivity that boosts the quality and efficiency of mine geological work. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of burn-out among Nigerian medical doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study by Ruth Eshikotse Pius, Janet Ngozi Ajuluchukwu, Alero Ann Roberts

“…Medical personnel have faced several clinical and non-clinical challenges because of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, which predisposes them to burn-out. …”
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Empirical Study of Far-Field Radio Frequency Wireless Power Transfer Testbed for Underground Mines Based on 1.8 GHz by Anabi Hilary Kelechi, Frimpong Samuel

“…A novel 1.8 GHz far-field wireless power transfer (WPT) testbed was designed to achieve long-distance energy harvesting in underground mine (UM). …”
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Milestones and Timescale of Poststroke Recovery: A Cohort Study by Marianna Loi, Alberto Zaliani, Marta Abbamonte, Elena P. Ferrari, Roberto Maestri, Luigi Trojano, Pietro Balbi

“…In this observational monocentric cohort study, 176 poststroke inpatients at their first cerebrovascular event were consecutively enrolled. A novel measure based on the time needed to reach the main milestones of motor recovery was proposed. …”
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Large-Scale MIMO Transmitters for CR-NOMA in Fixed Physical Space: The Effect of Realistic System Impairments Using Stochastic Geometry by Emmanuel Ampoma Affum, Samuel Tweneboah-Koduah, Owusu Agyeman Antwi, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Willie Ofosu

“…To reduce computing demands, we offer a novel concept of using the physical dimensions of the array to derive the location vector of the antenna element. …”
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Fabrication of heteroatom-doped graphene-porous organic polymer hybrid materials via femtosecond laser writing and their application in VOCs sensing by Rasha Diab, Ganjaboy Boltaev, Mahmoud M. Kaid, Ahmad Fawad, Hani M. El-Kaderi, Mohammad H. Al-Sayah, Ali S. Alnaser, Oussama M. El-Kadri

“…This study demonstrates a novel approach to synthesize a composite material exclusively from a porous organic polymer (POP) by direct femtosecond laser writing on a compressed imide-linked porous organic polymer substrate. …”
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Nutrigenomics: A promising frontier in chronic disease prevention by Seyed Morteza Hosseiniara, Solmaz Sadat Hosseini Zijoud

“…This emerging field offers a novel framework for understanding the mechanisms underlying chronic disease development and presents a unique opportunity for implementing personalized dietary interventions aimed at disease prevention and management.This review synthesizes recent advancements in nutrigenomics research, highlighting key findings, emerging challenges, and promising future directions. …”
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Development and validation of the Michigan Chronic Disease Simulation Model (MICROSIM). by James F Burke, Luciana L Copeland, Jeremy B Sussman, Rodney A Hayward, Alden L Gross, Emily M Briceño, Rachael Whitney, Bruno J Giordani, Mitchell S V Elkind, Jennifer J Manly, Rebecca F Gottesman, Darrell J Gaskin, Stephen Sidney, Kristine Yaffe, Ralph L Sacco, Susan R Heckbert, Timothy M Hughes, Andrzej T Galecki, Deborah A Levine

“…This manuscript describes the design principles, implementation details, and population-level validation of a novel population-health microsimulation framework, the MIchigan ChROnic Disease SIMulation (MICROSIM), for The Effect of Lower Blood Pressure over the Life Course on Late-life Cognition in Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites (BP-COG) study of the effect of BP levels over the life course on dementia and cardiovascular disease. …”
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Phage display as a tool for identifying HIV-1 broadly neutralizing antibodies by A. N. Chikaev, A. P. Rudometov, Yu. A. Merkulyeva, L. I. Karpenko

“…Combinatorial biology methods offer a good solution for targeting interactions of specific molecules by a high-throughput screening and are widely used for drug development, diagnostics, identification of novel monoclonal antibodies, search for linear peptide mimetics of discontinuous epitopes for the development of immunogens or vaccine components. …”
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Gut colonization of Bacteroides plebeius suppresses colitis-associated colon cancer development by Hung-Lin Chen, Po-Yuan Hu, Chang-Shan Chen, Wei-Han Lin, Daniel K. Hsu, Fu-Tong Liu, Tzu-Ching Meng

“…By investigating the impact of Bacteroides plebeius that can be colonized in mouse gut by feeding the animal with seaweed diet, we unveil a novel mechanism through which this beneficial bacterium reshapes the gut microbial community and produces metabolites with anti-inflammatory and tumor-suppressive properties. …”
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Sybil-Resistant Self-Sovereign Identity Utilizing Attested Execution Secure Processors and Zero-Knowledge Membership Proofs by Koichi Moriyama, Akira Otsuka

“…In addition, we propose a novel scheme that enables users (holders) to request verifiers to verify their credentials without AESPs, and it further achieves unlinkability among credentials created for public verification. …”
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