End-to-end 3D instance segmentation of synthetic data and embryo microscopy images with a 3D Mask R-CNN by Gabriel David, Emmanuel Faure

“…The necessity of 3D approaches arises from the limitations of two-dimensional (2D) techniques when applied to 3D data due to the lack of global context. A critical task in medical and microscopy 3D image analysis is instance segmentation, which is inherently complex due to the need for accurately identifying and segmenting multiple object instances in an image. …”
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An Automated Marker-Less Registration Approach Using Neural Radiance Fields for Potential Use in Mixed Reality-Based Computer-Aided Surgical Navigation of Paranasal Sinus by Suhyeon Kim, Hyeonji Kim, Younhyun Jung

“…Paranasal sinus surgery, a common treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis, requires exceptional precision due to the proximity of critical anatomical structures. To ensure accurate instrument control and clear visualization of the surgical site, surgeons utilize computer-aided surgical navigation (CSN). …”
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Does mistreatment during institutional childbirth increase the likelihood of experiencing postpartum depressive symptoms? A prospective cohort study in Nepal by Rejina Gurung, Miia Bask

“…The implementation of appropriate respectful maternity care during childbirth and also routine screening for depressive symptoms is critical to improving perinatal mental health and well-being.…”
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Nonthermal Signatures of Radiative Supernova Remnants. II. The Impact of Cosmic Rays and Magnetic Fields by Rebecca Diesing, Siddhartha Gupta

“…We therefore conclude that the absence of observational signatures of shell formation represents strong evidence that nonthermal pressures from CRs and magnetic fields play a critical dynamical role in late-stage SNR evolution.…”
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Forward Modeling Simulations to Validate Changes in Electrical Resistivity Tomography Monitoring Data for a Slope with Complex Geology by Azadeh Hojat, Luigi Zanzi, Greta Tresoldi, Meng Heng Loke

“…In this paper, we discuss a case study in which numerical simulations were essential to validate the interpretation of the resistivity images obtained from an ERT monitoring system installed on a critical slope in Italy. An initial analysis of the monitoring data after rainfall events in the study site showed that the resistivity values were decreased only in the central zone along the ERT line, but they were increased in the two sides of the profile. …”
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Travel route recommendation with a trajectory learning model by Xiangping Wu, Zheng Zhang, Wangjun Wan

“…Abstract This study addresses a critical issue in location-based services: travel route recommendation. …”
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Deconstructing the map of the paradigm struggle: tracing a nationwide debate on “I do not get it” in Art Magazine (Meishu) by Nan Li, Dawei Lu

“…This article demonstrates that the debate among mainstream critical paradigms, including essentialism, postmodernism-structuralism, and deconstructionism, does not necessarily imply a consequence of a zero-sum game or a struggle for discursive hegemony. …”
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Intrinsic constraint on T c for unconventional superconductivity by Qiong Qin, Yi-feng Yang

“…The superconductivity is suppressed on both sides away from its melting quantum critical point. Thus, the magnitude of T c is constrained by the plaquette state for the d-wave superconductivity, in resemblance of other competing orders. …”
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Investigation on Viscoelastic Poisson’s Ratio of Composite Materials considering the Effects of Dewetting by Huiru Cui, Weili Ma, Xuan Lv, Changyuan Li, Yimin Ding

“…Numerical results reveal that time-dependent Poisson’s ratio can be nonmonotonic or monotonic according to the different cohesive parameters. A concept of critical cohesive parameters is proposed to judge whether the monotonic property of time-dependent Poisson’s ratio appears or not. …”
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Surgical Repair of the Postoperative Lung Hernia by Combining Mesh Interposition and Chest Wall Stabilization by Using Synthes Plates: A Novel Technique by Dragan Subotic, Mark Wiese, Aljaz Hojski, Didier Lardinois

“…The symptoms persisted under analgetic therapy till the moment when patient’s daily activities became critically limited, 22 months after surgery. The repeated chest CT showed a slight increase in hernia size with no signs of tumour recurrence, so that reoperation was planned. …”
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Adaptive CNN Ensemble for Complex Multispectral Image Analysis by Syed Muslim Jameel, Manzoor Ahmed Hashmani, Mobashar Rehman, Arif Budiman

“…Due to the complexities (spatial, spectral, dynamic data sources, and temporal inconsistencies) in online and time-series multispectral image analysis, there is a high occurrence probability in variations of spectral bands from an input stream, which deteriorates the classification performance (in terms of accuracy) or makes them ineffective. To highlight this critical issue, firstly, this study formulates the problem of new spectral band arrival as virtual concept drift. …”
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Incidence and Implications of Culture-Positive Corneoscleral Rims in Corneal Transplantation by Meeraalam Z, Alreshidi SO, ALBalawi HB, Alali NM, Hashem F, Kirat OM

“…Zuheer Meeraalam,1 Shaker O Alreshidi,2 Hani B ALBalawi,3 Naif M Alali,3 Faris Hashem,3 Omar M Kirat4 1Ophthalmology Department, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2Ophthalmology Division, Department of Surgical Specialties, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia; 3Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; 4Anterior Segment Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Hani B ALBalawi, Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, 71491, Saudi Arabia, Email hb.albalawi@ut.edu.saBackground: Corneal transplantation is a critical procedure for restoring vision affected by different corneal pathologies. …”
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Design and simulation of an intelligent irrigation system using fuzzy logic by Peter Kibazo, Wanzala Jimmy Nabende, Michael Robson Atim

“…Additionally, the system is equipped to send notifications in form of calls to a smartphone connected to the GSM network in case of critical conditions or system malfunctions. Experimental results demonstrate the ability of the intelligent irrigation system to dynamically adjust the amount of water being pumped into the garden basing on the prevailing soil moisture, temperature and light intensity.…”
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The role of agricultural ashes (rice husk ash, coffee husk ash, sugarcane bagasse ash, palm oil fuel ash) in cement production for sustainable development in Africa by Susan K. Onsongo, John Olukuru, Onesmus M. Munyao, Onesmus Mwabonje

“…Transitioning from a clinker-dependent sector to a bio-based one presents several opportunities as well as challenges for the African cement industry, but it is critical for reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability. …”
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An Examination of the Leadership and Management Traits and Style in the Forest Fire Incident Command System: The Cyprus Forest Fire Service by Nicolas-George Homer Eliades, Achilleas Karayiannis, Georgios Tsantopoulos, Spyros Galatsidas

“…The outcomes suggest that at the individual level, the leaders of each of the operating structures should develop leadership qualities related to emotional intelligence, empathy, judgment, critical thinking, and especially self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses. …”
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Impact of hyper- and hypothermia on cellular and whole-body physiology by Toshiaki Iba, Yutaka Kondo, Cheryl L. Maier, Julie Helms, Ricard Ferrer, Jerrold H. Levy

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Effects of Groundwater Depth and Salt Content on Vegetation in Dry Lake Basins: A Case Study of Chahan Lake, Northern China by Peng Chen, Rong Ma, Jiansheng Shi, Letian Si

“…In Chahan Lake, the critical groundwater depth and total dissolved solids (TDS) for moderate salinization, severe salinization, and saline soil occurrence are 4.0 m and 2.0 g/L, 3.0 m and 3.0 g/L, and 1.5 m and 4.0 g/L, respectively. …”
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Affordability of family foods is associated with Nutritional Status of women with pre-school children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Semira Abdelmenan, Alemayehu Worku, Hanna Y. Berhane, Yemane Berhane, Eva-Charlotte Ekström

“…Abstract Malnutrition among women of reproductive age is a critical public health issue in LMICs, where undernutrition coexists with rising overweight and obesity rates. …”
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Headline-Guided Extractive Summarization for Thai News Articles by Pimpitchaya Kositcharoensuk, Nakarin Sritrakool, Ploy N. Pratanwanich

“…The results also indicate an enhancement in the model’s ability to recall critical sentences, even those scattered throughout the middle or end of the article. …”
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From temporary bike lanes to a cycling oriented mobility paradigm. The case of Lyon during and after the pandemic of COVID-19 by Nathalie Ortar, Patricia Lejoux, Nicolas Ovtracht

“…Despite initial political consensus, challenges emerged, including limited public recognition of these measures as policy and criticism of safety and navigation in certain designs. …”
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