A Multi-Granularity Features Representation and Dimensionality Reduction Network for Website Fingerprinting by Yaojun Ding, Bingxuan Hu

“…Compared to the benchmark WF-Transformer method, the LRCT network reduces the parameter count by half and decreases the average training time per epoch to approximately 20% of the benchmark. …”
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Machine Learning-Integrated Usability Evaluation and Monitoring of Human Activities for Individuals With Special Needs During Hajj and Umrah by Ghadah Naif Alwakid

“…The analysis reveals that the string ‘WALKING_DOWNSTAIRS’ represents a sensitive and rare event in the training data set with a count of 36, which indicates possible walking disabilities that human beings may experience. …”
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The Importance of Wetlands for the Conservation of Birds in Tigray National Regional State (Northern Ethiopia) by Kalayu Mesfin, Alembrhan Assefa, Weldemariam Tesfahunegny

“…This study was conducted to investigate the significance of wetlands and associated habitats for bird conservation in the central zone of Tigray, northern Ethiopia, from June 2022 to May 2023. The point count method was used to study the bird assemblage structure and diversity. …”
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Metabolic Syndrome Among People Living With HIV on Dolutegravir and Efavirenz-Based Antiretroviral Therapy in Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study by Mohammed Jemal MSc, Baye Ashenef MSc, Deresse Sinamaw MSc, Adane Adugna MSc, Mamaru Getinet MSc, Temesgen Baylie MSc, Nuredin Chura Waritu MSc

“…Body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m 2 (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 3.04; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.13-8.14), CD4 count ≥ 500 cells/mm 3 (AOR = 3.01; 95% CI: 1.09-8.28), insufficient physical activity (AOR = 2.60; 95% CI: 1.00-6.72), and DTG-based regimen (AOR = 2.86; 95% CI: 1.14-7.20) were associated with metabolic syndrome. …”
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Hematological, Biochemical, and Serological Findings in Healthy Canine Blood Donors after the Administration of CaniLeish® Vaccine by Chiara Starita, Alessandra Gavazza, George Lubas

“…Twenty-seven client-owned dogs were included in the study and arranged into 3 groups according to the vaccination stage. Complete blood count (CBC) with blood smear examination, serum biochemical profile (SBP), serum protein electrophoresis (SPE), and serological tests for L. infantum were performed at different times. …”
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Optimizing the Nuclear Concentration Measuring System of the Cutter Suction Dredger Using MCNPX Monte Carlo Code by Mojtaba Askari, Mohsen Sharifzadeh, Ali Taheri

“…The decrease in the placement depth of the horizontal spring inside the beam is associated with the simultaneous maximum of gradient and count statistics. In all of the mentioned situations, the opening of the conical beam-forming aperture has a higher sensitivity and resolution compared to a rectangular one.…”
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Early Diagnosis and Severity Assessment of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease and Coconut Caterpillar Infestation Using Deep Learning-Based Image Processing Techniques by Samitha Vidhanaarachchi, Janaka L. Wijekoon, W. A. Shanaka P. Abeysiriwardhana, Malitha Wijesundara

“…Further, this paper presents the use of the You Only Look Once (YOLO) object detection model to count the number of caterpillars distributed on leaves with CCI. …”
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Rag‐bull rider optimisation with deep recurrent neural network for epileptic seizure detection using electroencephalogram by Prabin Jose Johnrose, Sundaram Muniasamy, Jaffino Georgepeter

“…Several classical methods devised to identify seizures rely on visual analysis of EEG signals which is a costly and complex task if channel count increases. A novel method, namely, a rag‐Rider optimisation algorithm (rag‐ROA) is devised for training a deep recurrent neural network (Deep RNN) to discover epileptic seizures. …”
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The Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Secondary Acute Lung and Kidney Injuries in the Rat Model of Intra-Abdominal Sepsis by Uğur Koca, Çimen Gülben Olguner, Bekir Uğur Ergür, Emel Altekin, Aydın Taşdöğen, Seden Duru, Pelin Girgin, Kerim Gündüz, Serap Cilaker Mıcılı, Seda Güzeldağ, Muhammed Akkuş

“…In order to evaluate tissue injury we determined kidney tissue mononuclear cell infiltration score, alveolar macrophage count, histological kidney and lung injury scores and kidney and lung tissue immunoreactivity scores. …”
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Corneal Cross-Linking as Treatment in Pediatric Keratoconus: Comparison of Two Protocols by Shira Hed, Ran Matlov Kormas, Sagi Shashar, Boris E. Malyugin, Matthew Boyko, Boris Knyazer

“…Changes in uncorrected distance visual acuity (UCDVA), best corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA), tomographic keratometry parameters (Kmax, Ksteep, Kflat, Kmean), and endothelial density count (EDC) were assessed before and at 6 and 12 months following treatment. …”
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Predicting the Risk of Fundus Lesions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Nomogram Model by Huan Xie, Fangfang Sun, Huimin Yang, Jin Li

“…Between the two groups, age, SLEDAI, serositis, hypertension, diabetes, anticardiolipin antibody (ACA), anti-Sm antibody, C-reactive protein (CRP), hemoglobin (Hb), platelet count (PLT), albumin (Alb), serum creatinine(Scr), urea, uric acid(UA), and immunoglobulin G(IgG) were significantly different (p<0.05). …”
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Assessment of Lymphocyte and Neutrophil Concentration with Many Types of Covid-19 Vaccine in Corona Patients by Hayder Nsiefe Jasim, Issam Jumaa Nasser, Ameerah Mrebee Zarzoor

“…The study started from September 2021 to April 2022, and the Present study show there are significant differences (p<0.05) between Neutrophil and Lymphocytes parameters in the studied groups. The WBC count was achieved by full-auto hematology machine manidray technique. …”
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Efficacy of Once Daily Darunavir/Ritonavir in PI-Naïve, NNRTI-Experienced Patients in the ODIN Trial by Anna Maria Geretti, Mathe Moeketsi, Ralph Demasi, Yvon van Delft, Perry Mohammed

“…Mean baseline plasma HIV-1 RNA load was 4.10 log10⁡ copies/mL; median CD4 cell count was 258 cells/μL. At week 48, 111/135 (82%) of DRV/r OD and 109/137 (80%) of DRV/r BID patients achieved an HIV-1 RNA load <50 copies/mL. …”
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Penggunaan vegetasi oleh komunitas burung di Pulau Menjangan, Taman Nasional Bali Barat by Anak Agung Ngurah Bagus Abimanyu, I Made Saka Wijaya, I Gede Sukrasena, Luh Putu Eswaryanti Kusuma Yuni

“…Metode pengambilan data spesies burung dilakukan dengan metode point count beradius 50 m pada pagi, siang, dan sore hari. …”
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JUSTIFICATION OF UNIVERSAL IRON SUPPLEMENTATION FOR INFANTS 6-12 MONTHS IN REGIONS WITH A HIGH PREVALENCE OF THALASSEMIA by Phakatip Sinlapamongkolkul, Pacharapan Surapolchai, Vip Viprakasit

“…Methods: We performed a cross-sectional descriptive study of infants attending the Well Baby Clinic at Thammasat University Hospital for routine checkups. Complete blood count, hemoglobin electrophoresis, iron parameters, and molecular genetics for common a- and b-thalassemia were evaluated. …”
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Effect of repeated administration of diclofenac sodium and meloxicam on coagulation parameters in sheep by Ramazan Yıldız, Orhan Çorum, Orkun Atik, Duygu Durna Çorum, Merve İder, Mahmut Ok, Kamil Üney

“…The plasma fibrinogen, activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), prothrombin time (PT), D-dimer and platelet count (PLT) levels were determined at 0 and 72 hours.…”
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Candida albicans and Napkin Dermatitis: Relationship and Lesion Severity Correlation by Amani Hussein Karsani, Abdullateef A. Alzolibani, Yasser Farouq, Khalid Zedan, Mohammed Mohsen Alotaibi, Ghada Bin Saif, Ibrahim H. Babikir

“…Results: Diaper dermatitis shows significant outcome to washing diaper area (per day) (P=0.001), History of diarrhea last 7 Days (P˂0.001), skin lab results (+/-) for Candida albicans, (P˂0.001), skin colony count, (P˂0.001), However, there is no correlation to age (P=0.828), gender (P=0.368) and feeding style (P=0.401). …”
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Explosive Pleuritis by Jasdeep K Sharma, Thomas J Marrie

“…Pleural fluid biochemical analysis revealed the following concentrations: glucose 3.5 mmol/L, lactate dehydrogenase 1550 U/L, protein 56.98 g/L, amylase 68 U/L and white blood cell count 600 cells/mL. The pleural fluid cultures demonstrated light growth of coagulase-negative staphylococcus and viridans streptococcus, and very light growth of Candida albicans. …”
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Roquefort Cheese Proteins Inhibit Chlamydia pneumoniae Propagation and LPS-Induced Leukocyte Migration by Ivan M. Petyaev, Naylia A. Zigangirova, Natalie V. Kobets, Valery Tsibezov, Lydia N. Kapotina, Elena D. Fedina, Yuriy K. Bashmakov

“…These changes were complemented by a reduction in neutrophil count and a relative increase in peritoneal macrophages, suggesting that ingestion of Roquefort could promote regenerative processes at the site of inflammation. …”
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Menorrhagia in inherited bleeding disorders in Iraqi women by Yusra Ghiath Yaseen, Elaf Zuhair Hmeed, Nidal Karim Al Rahal, Baan Abdulatif Mtashar

“…All participants were diagnosed through various laboratory tests, including complete blood count, blood film, blood group and Rh, bleeding time, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, fibrinogen level, factor assay, von Willebrand factor antigen using ELISA technique, ristocetin cofactor, and platelet function test. …”
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