Retracted: Computer Medical Image Segmentation Based on Neural Network by Xiaopeng Wang, Lei Gu, Zhongyi Wang

“…We then applied the method to a computer-aided system to classify tumor lesions in mammograms. …”
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On being and having: a qualitative study of self-perceptions in bipolar disorder by Matthew N. Ponticiello, Alexis L. Chang, Rebecca J. Chang, Salahudeen Mirza, Andrés Martin

“…Thoughtful understanding of patients’ experiences, perspectives, and desires within these three domains may aid clinicians and loved ones alike in more sensitively and effectively addressing the unique individual needs of those living with BD. …”
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Thermal ecology of the Mexican Garter Snake (Thamnophis eques): temporal and spatial variations by Crystian S. Venegas-Barrera, Armando Sunny, Javier Manjarrez

“…The information of Tb in T. eques through daily and seasonal profiles in different habitats could aid in understanding the effects of environmental conditions on the ecological strategies deployed by snakes on habitat selection.…”
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Effective Microorganisms Improve Growth, Nutrients Uptake, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, Photosystem II, and Essential Oil While Reducing Canopy Temperature in Water-Stre... by Naayem M. Elgaml, Adel B. Salama, Heba Sh. Shehata, Magdi T. Abdelhamid

“…The main processes through which PGPRs aid clary sage plants in coping with water stress include increased macro and micronutrient concentrations (P, N, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, B, Mn, Cu, and Fe), dehydrogenase activity, essential oil, and physiological and growth traits of photosystem II (Fv/Fm), chlorophyll content (SPAD-value), plant’s health (normalized difference vegetation index, NDVI), shoot dry weight, and leaf area in clary plants. …”
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Validation of a Simple Score for Mortality Prediction in a Cohort of Unselected Emergency Patients by Jeannette-Marie Busch, Isabelle Arnold, John Kellett, Mikkel Brabrand, Roland Bingisser, Christian H. Nickel

“…The Simple Prognostic Score (SPS) was designed to include patients’ age, mobility, aggregated vital signs, and the treating physician’s decision to admit to aid prognostication. Study Aim. Our study aim is to validate the SPS, compare it with the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) regarding its prognostic performance, and test the interrater reliability of the subjective variable of the decision to admit. …”
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Experiences and Perspectives of Student Nurses Toward Volunteerism during Health Emergencies: A Systematic Review by Pradeepti Prashar, Dinesh Kumar Sharma, Bandana Mohinder, Santosh Kumari

“…Nursing students, a major employment source, are shown to be capable of first aid and emotional support. The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the unprecedented need for volunteers. …”
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Linking citation and retraction data reveals the demographics of scientific retractions among highly cited authors. by John P A Ioannidis, Angelo Maria Pezzullo, Antonio Cristiano, Stefania Boccia, Jeroen Baas

“…Addition of retraction data enhances the granularity of top-cited scientists' profiles, aiding in responsible research evaluation. However, caution is needed when interpreting retractions, as they do not always signify misconduct; further analysis on a case-by-case basis is essential. …”
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Prevalence and demographic distribution of anaemia among those visiting a teaching hospital located in tribal predominant block of Jharkhand: Retrospective record based analysis by Vasanth Chellamuthu, Srinivasan Chelladurai, Vinayagamoorthy Venogopal, Bhagyasri Ray, S Sharanabasappa, Vasantha C. Kalyani, Satya Patra

“…The results of our secondary data analysis should contribute to better screening and identifying the cases among people attending the hospital and also could aid planning services at the primary care level.…”
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Comparison of vaginal examination methods to evaluate urovagina and purulent vaginal discharge in periestrous dairy cows by Dai ISHIYAMA, Fumie MAGATA, Fuko MATSUDA

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ALTERNATIVE PARADIGM TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: THE INFLUENCE OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATION ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA by Lawal Ayofe BAKARE, Victoria Olubukola OGUNYEMI

“…Both the descriptive and inferential analysis was carried out on the data obtained with the aid of SPSS package. The study revealed that the nature of CBOs operation in the selected local governments can be seen in the construction of drainage facility; provision of electric poles; construction of town hall; Provision of borehole/pipe-borne water or community well; provision of blocks of classrooms for school(s) in the community; provision of furniture/equipment for the school and other key aspects of social and economic development. …”
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Explainable unsupervised anomaly detection for healthcare insurance data by Hannes De Meulemeester, Frank De Smet, Johan van Dorst, Elise Derroitte, Bart De Moor

“…Methods In this work we show how recent advances in machine learning can be used to set up a workflow that can aid investigators in discovering practitioners or groups of practitioners with unusual resource use in order to more efficiently combat waste and fraud. …”
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The role of Shock Index and its derivatives in predicting mortality in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding by Mehmet Seyfettin Saribas, Ali Aygun, Furkan Kara, Adem Koksal, Ibrahim Caltekin

“…ASI and AMSI can be calculated easily, cost-effectively, quickly, and practically at the time of ED presentation in UGIB patients, aiding in the early identification of critical patient groups and guiding clinicians. …”
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Individual characteristics influencing the general population’s level of knowledge of end-of-life practices: a cross-sectional study by Diane Tapp, Gina Bravo, Catherine Filion, Vincent Couture, Sophie Dupéré, Marianne Beaulieu, Audrey Chouinard, Pauline Roos, Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Anouk Bérubé, Ariane Plaisance

“…Design: A self-administered questionnaire featuring two evolving vignettes was used to assess participants’ knowledge relating to the legal status of various end-of-life practices and whether these practices are Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD), which is legal in Canada. The questionnaire also assessed participants’ individual characteristics such as their experience as caregivers for someone who received palliative care, their perception of health, and their financial situation. …”
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Using Artificial Intelligence to Analyze Nature of Science Themes: Einstein and Eddington Documentary Film Example by Yusuf Kartal, Munise Seckin-Kapucu

“…Despite the challenges posed by subjectivity regarding the nature of science, it is thought that computer-aided models can provide much more than information retrieval and advanced search. …”
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The Empire of Amir Timur and His Political Successors: Kipchaks in Social and Administrative Structures by Rustam A. Abdumanapov

“…Our analysis of such various sources based on the principle of historicism with the aid of special historical methods concludes as to the degree of Kipchaks’ participation in political and administrative structures of the mentioned states. …”
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A scoping review of the contralateral effects of unilateral peripheral stimulation on neuromuscular function. by Shi Zhou, Shuang-Shuang Zhang, Zachary J Crowley-McHattan

“…The findings suggest a need to enhance the awareness of cross-education caused by peripheral stimulation, to help improve the translation of theoretical concepts to clinical practice, and aid in developing well-designed clinical trials to determine the efficacy of cross-education therapies.…”
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Availability of support systems for youth who left child and youth care centres during COVID-19 by Fadzaishe B. Zingwe, Maditobane R. Lekganyane

“…It was therefore, essential for them to have the necessary support systems to aid them both during their period in care as well as when they left these centres. …”
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WASTEWATER GLOBAL POLLUTION INDEX AS AN INDICATOR IN ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF THE EFFLUENT FROM THE ARAD MUNICIPAL TREATMENT PLANT by FLORENTINA BUD, SIMONA PERȚA-CRIȘAN, CLAUDIU-ȘTEFAN URSACHI, SIMONA GAVRILAȘ, FLORENTINA-DANIELA MUNTEANU

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University students’ understanding and opinions of eating disorders: a qualitative study by Sheila Greenfield, Millie Manning

“…Campaigns educating students and the public about EDs would aid earlier diagnosis, improving long-term outcomes. …”
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Developing and applying a training needs analysis tool for healthcare workers managing snakebite envenoming: A cross-sectional study in Eswatini. by Jonathan Steinhorst, Clare Baker, Sara Padidar, Thea Litschka-Koen, Ezekiel Ngwenya, Lindelwa Mmema, Brent Thomas, Nondumiso Shongwe, Trevor Sithole, Mbongiseni Mathobela, Anna Trelfa, Nicholas R Casewell, David G Lalloo, Robert A Harrison, Jonathan Pons, Ymkje Stienstra

“…This newly developed snakebite training needs analysis tool can aid in adapting training initiatives to a dynamic and evolving healthcare workforce and it is designed to be transferrable to snakebite endemic settings worldwide.…”
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