Enhanced Disc Herniation Classification Using Grey Wolf Optimization Based on Hybrid Feature Extraction and Deep Learning Methods by Yasemin Sarı, Nesrin Aydın Atasoy

“…The aim of this study was to classify lumbar disc herniations in a computer-aided, fully automated manner using magnetic resonance images (MRIs). …”
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SpikeDroidDB: AN INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR ANNOTATION OF MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF WHEAT SPIKE by M. A. Genaev, E. G. Komyshev, Fu Hao, V. S. Koval, N. P. Goncharov, D. A. Afonnikov

“…Two protocols for obtaining digital images of the ear have been developed. The computer-aided information system SpikeDroidDB has been developed, which allows you to store digital images of the ear, annotate their phenotypic features (14 features, including plant variety description, links to parent genotypes, generation, planting number, ear morphology description). …”
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Prevalence and Molecular Genetics of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization in Nursing Homes in Saudi Arabia by Ahmed Albarrag, Ashwag Shami, Abrar Almutairi, Sara Alsudairi, Sumayh Aldakeel, Amani Al-Amodi

“…It is crucial to investigate such rate of incidence, which is a key tool in preventive medicine and would aid in determining health policy and predict emergent outbreaks.…”
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Oral manifestations of dengue virus infection: a scoping review for clinical dental practice by Lucas Peixoto de Araújo, Stefan Kickhofel Weisshahn, Eduarda Thome do Carmo, Bruna Cavalcante Chaves, Mateus de Azevedo Kinalski, Nícolas Kickhofel Weisshahn, Sarah Arangurem Karam

“…These findings suggest a broad spectrum of oral symptoms that could aid in the early identification and management of dengue patients. …”
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Implementation of global health competencies: A scoping review on target audiences, levels, and pedagogy and assessment strategies. by Meike Schleiff, Bhakti Hansoti, Anike Akridge, Caroline Dolive, David Hausner, Anna Kalbarczyk, George Pariyo, Thomas C Quinn, Sharon Rudy, Sara Bennett

“…A milestones approach may aide these efforts while also support monitoring and evaluation. …”
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States, global power and access to medicines: a comparative case study of China, India and the United States, 2000–2019 by Berit S. H. Hembre, Maulik Chokshi, Steven J. Hoffman, Fatima Suleman, Steinar Andresen, Kristin Sandberg, John-Arne Røttingen

“…Trade restrictions from the United States and India contrasted our findings as well as the limited effective aid from the United States. Building on our findings on structural powers, we argue that both structural power and political decisions shaped access to medical technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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The Impact of the 2020 Medicaid Expansion in a Community Clinic Serving the Marshallese Population in a Rural State by Robert Brand, Samantha Robinson, Mohammod Mahmudur Rahman, Alshaimaa Hazaa, Sheena CarlLee, Hanna Jensen

“…Findings from this study can aid health policymakers in designing and implementing new strategies to increase healthcare access and utilization in target populations. …”
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Library Facilities, Effective Teaching and Learning of Christian Religious Education in Selected Secondary Schools in Ny Akishenyi Sub-County Rukungiri District, Uganda. by Niwatuha, Jackline

“…The researcher sampled two secondary schools; one government aided Secondary school, and One Private Secondary School. …”
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The Effect of Poverty on Rural Livelihoods in Uganda: A Case Study of Katooke Sub-County Kyenjojo District. by Mukabazaire, Mary

“…The researcher recommends that since poverty alleviation involves improving the living conditions of people who are already poor, the government and other donor agencies can extend aid, particularly to the people living in absolute poverty so that they can start up economic activities and get out of poverty.…”
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Workplace Environment and Employee Performance in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case of Kabale District Local Government. by Gasengayire, Sarah

“…The study recommended that Kabale District should always set targets to be achieved by each and every staff within a specific period of time and the necessary resources should be provided to all staff to aid them in the process. The study also recommended that the Ministry of Local Government and individual local governments should continue to strengthen the setting of standards and procedures to be followed by local government in performing their work. …”
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Design and Simulation of a Cutting Mechanism for a Millet Harvesting Machine. by Twebazibwe, Edson

“…The key outcome of the design is that small-scale farmers will have access to cheap, reliable, and efficient machines to aid them harvest their ready millet crops with ease. …”
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Information Communication Technology and Employees’ Performance: A case Study of Faculty of Science at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. by Mackline, Atuhaire

“…There is need for the Faculty of Science to set aside an independent budget or fund that can always aid in facilitating repair and maintenance of ICT equipment to maintain them in a better condition. …”
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An Assessment of Socio-Economic Factors explaining Pupil Dropout in UPE Schools of Nyabihoko Sub- County, Ntungamo District by Abert, Musinguzi

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The Effect of Parents’ Socio-Economic Status on Girl Child Dropout in Selected Primary Schools in Ntungamo Municipality by Annah, Turinawe

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The Affirmative Action and Household Income Status of the Batwa Community Evicted From Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Kanungu District, Uganda by Saulo, Katariko

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Examining Family Influence on the Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary Schools in Hamurwa Sub-County, Rubanda District by Kiconco, Kate

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Role of Cannabis in the Management of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: A Narrative Review by Lou’i Al-Husinat, Shrouq Obeidat, Saif Azzam, Yara Al-Gwairy, Fatima Obeidat, Sarah Al Sharie, Deema Haddad, Fadi Haddad, Martina Rekatsina, Matteo Luigi Giuseppe Leoni, Giustino Varrassi

“…Future research should prioritize long-term clinical trials to establish optimal dosing, efficacy, and safety, aiding in the development of informed guidelines for safe cannabis use in chronic pain management. …”
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Serial Paediatrics Omics Tracking in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (SPOT-ME): protocol paper for a multidisciplinary, observational study of clinical and biological markers of paediatr... by Adam Scheinberg, Natalie Thomas, Katherine Huang, Paul R Gooley, Elisha K Josev, Tracey Chau, Darcy Tantanis, Sarah J Knight, Christopher W Armstrong

“…The outcomes of this research have the potential to identify biomarker signatures, aid in understanding the underlying mechanisms, and ultimately, improve the lives of children with ME/CFS.Ethics and dissemination This project was approved by the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC 74175). …”
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Development of ¹¹¹In-Labeled Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting SFTSV Structural Proteins for Molecular Imaging of SFTS Infectious Diseases by SPECT by Takeshi Fuchigami, Mya Myat Ngwe Tun, Yusuke Tanahara, Kodai Nishi, Sakura Yoshida, Kazuma Ogawa, Morio Nakayama, Daisuke Hayasaka

“…Overall, [¹¹¹In]In-DTPA-N-mAb is a promising imaging agent for non-invasive visualization of SFTSV-infected sites and may aid in elucidating SFTS pathology and assessing therapeutic efficacy.…”
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Deep Learning-Based Fully Automatic Segmentation of the Paranasal Sinuses in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients Using Computed Tomographic Images by Yuhang Wang, Xiaolei Zhang, Weidong Du, Na Dai, Yi Lyv, Keying Wu, Yiyang Tian, Yuxin Jie, Yu Lin, Weipiao Kang

“…This deep learning-based fully automatic CRSwNP sinus segmentation model exhibits excellent segmentation performance, aiding clinicians in further diagnosing CRSwNP endotypes and contributing to the advancement of clinical application deployment.…”
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