Detection Method of Apple Alternaria Leaf Spot Based on Deep-Semi-NMF by FU Zhuojun, HU Zheng, DENG Yangjun, LONG Chenfeng, ZHU Xinghui

“…A comparative analysis was conducted with several other detection methods, including GRX (Reed-Xiaoli detector), LRX (Local Reed-Xiaoli detector), CRD (Collaborative-Representation-Based Detector), LSMAD (LRaSMD-Based Mahalanobis Distance Detector), and the deep learning model Unet. …”
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Phenomenology of Organizational Silence (Case Study Farhangian University) by Iraj Mehdizadeh, Saeed Rajaipour, Seyed Ali Siadat

“…The inter-coder reliability was 86%, and confirmability was achieved through peer review. Data analysis was conducted using Smith's 6-step content analysis and coding process with Max.Q.DA software. …”
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Substitution time of natural food by artificial diet on survival rate and growth of pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) postlarvae during rearing in low salinity media by Ferdinand Hukama Taqwa, Daniel Djokosetiyanto, Ridwan Affandi

“… This research was conducted to determine natural food substitution time by artificial diet   after salinity acclimatization from 20 ppt until 2 ppt, which can increase survival and growth of (Litopenaeus vannamei) postlarvae during rearing period. …”
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Effectiveness of hCMV, mEF1a and mAct promoters on driving of foreign gene expression in transgenic zebrafish by . Alimuddin, G. Yoshizaki, O. Carman, T. Takeuchi

“…Here, as the first step of study, we conducted experiment to select an appropriate construct that allows higher expression levels of masu salmon (Oncorhynchus masou) D6-desaturase gene in zebrafish (Danio rerio) in order to increase its activity for synthesizing EPA/DHA.  …”
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Association of depression in multiple sclerosis with fatigue, sleep disturbances, disability, and health-related quality of life: Outcomes of a cross-sectional study by E. Aparicio-Castro, A. Candeliere-Merlicco, C.M. Santa, R. Villaverde-González

“…Method: We investigated the prevalence of depressive symptoms in a cohort of 200 patients with MS (76% women) and their association with sleep patterns, fatigue, QoL, demographics, and other clinical characteristics in real-world settings. The study was conducted through clinical evaluations and questionnaires related to depression: Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS); fatigue: Modified Fatigue Impact Scale; sleep quality: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Epworth Sleepiness Scale; and QoL: Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQOL-54). …”
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Design and application of path-based health education form for inpatients in rheumatology and immunology department (风湿免疫科住院患者健康教育路径表单的设计与应用)... by ZHONG Yingying (仲莹莹), XU Renju (徐任菊), ZHU Yuxuan (朱昱璇), ZHANG Qiong (张琼)

“…Homogeneous training and examination were conducted to nurses. Totally 1 047 patients admitted to hospital from September 2021 to February 2022 were selected, and the patients' health knowledge, patient satisfaction and nurses' satisfaction with application of path-based health education form were measured. …”
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The Role of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in Promoting Access to Women's Education in Northwestern Nigeria: A Case Study of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) by Shehu Usman Adamu, Bala Kwata Waziri, Adewale Adesina, Babangida Iro

“… A survey was conducted using the National Open University database to ascertain the number of women from the northwestern states of Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara studying in the University based on the admission records from 2018 to 2022. …”
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Features of expression of immunohistochemical markers in local and generalized clear cell kidney cancer by E. M. Frantsiyants, A. N. Shevchenko, E. A. Dzhenkova, N. S. Karnaukhov, T. A. Gudtskova, A. A. Breus, E. V. Filatova, D. A. Shvyrev

“…Purpose of the study. To conduct a comparative analysis of the expression of the following markers: Ki‑67, cyclin D1, E‑cadherin, CD44, MMP‑9, VEGF, P53, vimentin in renal tumor tissue in clear cell kidney cancer depending on the prevalence of the tumor process.Materials and methods. …”
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Torrefaction of bamboo pellets using a fixed counterflow multibaffle reactor for renewable energy applications by W. Hidayat, B.A. Wijaya, B. Saputra, I.T. Rani, S. Kim, S. Lee, J. Yoo, B.B. Park, L. Suryanegara, M.A.R. Lubis

“…The baffles in the reactor column held the pellets, while hot gas flowed through them. Torrefaction was conducted at 280 degrees Celsius with a 3–5 minutes resident time, and the gas flow rate was 4.25 cubic meters per minute. …”
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Protocol of the TransformUs SecondaryTeachers’ perceptions of the program reach, effectiveness,adoption, implementation and maintenance schools program: a type II hybrid implementa... by Harriet Koorts, Anna Timperio, Jo Salmon, David Revalds Lubans, Gavin Abbott, Nicola D Ridgers, Natalie Lander, Ana María Contardo Ayala, Emiliano Mazzoli

“…The aim of this paper is to describe the protocol for TransformUs Secondary in relation to implementation and scale-up across Australia, and the real-world effectiveness of the intervention on adolescents’ physical activity and sedentary time, as well as sitting time, sleep, well-being and class and school engagement.Methods and analysis A type II hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial will be conducted using a mixed-methods design. For the implementation trial, TransformUs Secondary will be disseminated via key organisations nationally (eg, state departments of education) and available to all Australian secondary schools (n=1453). …”
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Conocimientos, práctica y actitudes hacia la salud oral entre matronas de España by Yolanda Martínez-Beneyto, Andrea Poza Pascual, Cristina Carazo, Clara Serna-Muñoz, Amparo Pérez-Silva, Antonio José Ortiz-Ruiz

“…Methodology: A descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional study was conducted with active midwives in the Community of Murcia and Vizcaya. …”
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Association of accelerated phenotypic aging, genetic risk, and lifestyle with progression of type 2 diabetes: a prospective study using multi-state model by Lulu Pan, Yahang Liu, Chen Huang, Yifang Huang, Ruilang Lin, Kecheng Wei, Ye Yao, Guoyou Qin, Yongfu Yu

“…We aimed to assess these associations and examine whether these associations varied by genetic risk and lifestyle. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study that included 376,083 adults free of T2D and diabetes-related events at baseline in UK Biobank. …”
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A qualitative study on the promotion and obstacle factors of pre rehabilitation for patients with degenerative lumbar spine disease based on virtual reality technology (基于虚拟现实技术的退行... by WANG Xiaoying (王小影), GAO Nana (高娜娜), GUO Jingran (郭敬然), MENG Xiaona (孟小娜), HU Huiju (胡惠菊)

“…Through purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 patients and 5 nurses using virtual reality devices in The Second Hospital of Tangshan, and the interview content was analyzed. …”
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Exploration of rituximab treatment strategies for membranous nephropathy adapted to the Chinese healthcare environment by Xiaolong Wang, Xueying Cao, Jie Wu, Shuang Liang, Jian Yang, Hong Wang

“…Additionally, Cox regression analysis was conducted to identify risk factors influencing patient remission and relapse. …”
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Service Models in the Public Sector by Kuno Schedler, Ali Asker Guenduez

“…While extensive research has been conducted on business models in the private sector, the exploration of business models in the public sphere has received comparatively limited attention. …”
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Research Reports on Assessment of Handwriting Ability in Children Aged 6-12 Years by Using Smart Handwriting Analysis Recognition Platform by HAN Ping, YANG Wenyi, XIE Yiyang, XIE Qiurong, WANG Jiawei, YANG Caihong, ZHAN Shiqi, YAN Zhaoshan, ZHANG Yu

“…ObjectiveBy computerized analysis of writing ability assessment data, to accurately assess the quality and proficiency of writing among primary school students, and to provide data support for accurate screening and assessment of those with writing difficulties.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the writing ability of 1 085 students from grade 1 to grade 6 in the Experimental Primary School Affiliated to Minjiang Teachers College, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, using the smart handwriting analysis recognition platform (SHARP). …”
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Evaluation of Southern African wild edible plants for potential herb-drug interactions through ex vivo p-glycoprotein and in vitro cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitory effects by P.S. Kheoane, K.C. Mokhetho, S. Mokhele, K.C. Mbara, C.M. Leonard, T.H. Gadaga, C. Tarirai

“…Drug transport studies using propranolol, a P-glycoprotein substrate, across porcine intestinal tissue were conducted using intestinal sacs with test solutions in Krebs-Ringer bicarbonate buffer (pH 7.4) under a 95 % O2/5 % CO2 atmosphere. …”
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Transition from paediatric to adult neurological care: What do we know? by A. Valero-Mut, M.M. Rosselló-Vadell, M. Caner-Faig, J. Rubies-Olives, M. Carmona-Belda, E. Córdoba-Borrás, M.A. Grimalt-Calatayud, E. Miravet-Fuster

“…Material and methods: We conducted an observational, analytical, cross-sectional study through an anonymous questionnaire consisting of 27 questions, which was distributed to neurologists, paediatric neurologists, hospital paediatricians, and primary care paediatricians in the healthcare network of the Balearic Islands. …”
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Evaluation of single and multispecies probiotic applications for the prevention of Motile Aeromonads Septicaemia in gourami, Osphronemus gourami by Agista Tsani Untsa, Widanarni Widanarni, Sukenda Sukenda, Usamah Afiff, Munti Yuhana

“…The challenge test was conducted by intramuscular injection with pathogenic A. hydrophila RifR cells (106 CFU/mL) on day 41st. …”
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Comparison of long-term ankle joint function after one-stage and staged microsurgical repair of open achilles tendon defects by Jianjie Mao, Yang Xiang, Hui Chu, GenYang Jin, Guangyan Su, Chang zeng Liu, Feng Zhu

“…Methods A retrospective analysis of the surgical treatment and follow-up data of 147 patients with open Achilles tendon defects from January 2007 to September 2023 was conducted. Patients were divided into a one-stage reconstruction group (n = 81) and a staged reconstruction group (n = 66) on the basis of whether one-stage microsurgical repair was used. …”
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