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

“…The optimization scheme includes three levels: system level, module level, and design space. This solution improves computing performance by increasing system parallelism, using data reuse technology to fully utilize loading bandwidth, and using data quantization to reduce computational redundancy. …”
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Identification of hypertension gene expression biomarkers based on the DeepGCFS algorithm. by Zongjin Li, Liqin Tian, Libing Bai, Zeyu Jia, Xiaoming Wu, Changxin Song

“…This algorithm utilizes a graph network to represent the interaction information between genes, builds a GNN model, designs a loss function based on link prediction and self-supervised learning ideas for training, and allows each gene node to obtain a feature vector representing global information. …”
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Application of artifact suppression algorithm of post-processing CBCT software in root canal filling materials by Carlos ESTRELA, Mônica Misaé Endo, Mike Reis Bueno, Bruno Correa Azevedo, Daniel Almeida Decurcio, Lucas Rodrigues Araujo Estrela

“…This study focused on applying an artifact suppression algorithm featured in CBCT software, and designed specifically to address artifacts related to root canal filling materials. …”
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Genialna niemota by Marcin Giżycki

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Improving Thermospheric Density Predictions in Low‐Earth Orbit With Machine Learning by Giacomo Acciarini, Edward Brown, Tom Berger, Madhulika Guhathakurta, James Parr, Christopher Bridges, Atılım Güneş Baydin

“…We show that by using the same inputs, the ML models we designed are capable of consistently improving the predictions with respect to state‐of‐the‐art empirical models by reducing the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) in the thermospheric density estimation from the range of 40%–60% to approximately 20%. …”
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Experimental Study on Similarity Simulation of Mechanical Properties of Coal Rock Mass in Folded Structural Zones by Dayang Xu, Qianting Hu, Yunpei Liang, Han Liu, Zili Yang

“…To thoroughly investigate the mechanisms behind coal and gas outbursts in folded structural areas, we conducted similarity simulation experiments using a custom-built apparatus designed to replicate these structures. The objective was to analyze the stress distribution characteristics of coal rock masses under horizontal structural stress within folded zones. …”
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Decoupled level and flow rate control of a two-tank system in beverage production: A comparative analysis of Fuzzy-PID and GA-PID for minimum time operation. by Tamiru Demelash Kassie, Mebratu Sintie Geremew, Kassahun Ashagrie Chanie

“…Due to the nonlinear characteristics of the valves and the interactions between the controlled variables, designing a control system for coupled tanks is a difficult task. …”
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Analyzing Cutting Temperature in Hard-Turning Technique with Standard Inserts Through Both Simulation and Experimental Investigations by Pham Minh Duc, Le Hieu Giang, Van Thuc Nguyen

“…The impacts of cutting-edge angle, rake angle, inclination angle, and average local rake angle on the cutting temperature are investigated via central composite design (CCD). The simulated results and the empirically measured cutting temperature exhibit comparable patterns, with a minor 2% difference. …”
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Cross-validation of the Persian Version of the Revised Scale of Prolonged Grief Disorder by Rahim Yousefi, Armin Haghnazari Esfahlam

“…The present study aimed to introduce and psychometrically validate the Persian version of the Revised Prolonged Grief Scale.Method: The study employs a descriptive-survey design. For this purpose, 400 undergraduate students from Shahid Madani University of Azerbaijan were selected through purposive sampling and assessed using the Persian version of the Revised Prolonged Grief Scale and the Grief Experience Questionnaire.Results: Exploratory factor analysis indicated that a general factor can be extracted, accounting for 52% of the total variance in the scores. …”
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Studies on Modeling and Physicochemical Properties of Oil Extracted from Moringa stenopetala Seed by Lema Deme Shumi, Ebise Getacho Bacha

“…According to the Experimental Design Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and ANOVA analysis, the optimum process parameters’ combination to find the highest oil yield was particle size of 0.83 mm, the temperature at 78.82°C, and extraction time of 5.13 hours. …”
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Bridging gaps in healthcare: child health services and specialist care collaboration for young children with autism and coexisting conditions by Gudrun Nygren, Gudrun Nygren, Christopher Gillberg, Emilia Carlsson, Emilia Carlsson

“…AimThis study aimed to evaluate a clinical project aiming to address gaps in healthcare for young children in an immigrant, low-resource district from early identification of regulatory problems, autism, and other neurodevelopmental symptoms by child health services to assessment and interventions in specialist care.MethodsA mixed-model design was employed, consisting of a description of the clinical project and data from healthcare statistics to evaluating the care chain. …”
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Relationship between Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity with Health-Related Physical Fitness Indicators among Pakistani School Adolescents: Yaali-Pak Study by Syed Muhammad Zeeshan Haider Hamdani, Zhuang Jie, Syed Ghufran Hadier, Wang Tian, Syed Danish Haider Hamdani, Shaista Shireen Danish, Syeda Urooj Fatima

“…The researcher adopted the cross-sectional research design for the study. A total of 2970 participants (1477 boys and 1493 girls) aged adolescents from South Punjab, Pakistan, completed health-related physical fitness indicators measuring strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity through a hand-grip strength test, modified pull-up test, plank test, and 20-m shuttle run test, and physical activity were subjectively assessed by International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF). …”
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Evaluating the Influence of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis on Clinico-Pathological Characteristics and Prognostic Outcomes of Middle Eastern Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma by Sandeep Kumar Parvathareddy, Abdul K. Siraj, Nabil Siraj, Saeeda O. Ahmed, Saif S. Al-Sobhi, Fouad Al-Dayel, Khawla S. Al-Kuraya

“…The central focus of this study was to analyze the influence of HT on clinico-pathological characteristics and its prognostic impact in a large cohort of DTC from Middle Eastern ethnicity. Design, Patients, Measurements. An extensive analysis involving 1822 DTC patients was conducted to determine the association with clinico-pathological characteristics as well as prognosis, using Chi-square tests and Kaplan-Meier curves. …”
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Performance of Partial and Cavity Type Squealer Tip of a HP Turbine Blade in a Linear Cascade by Levent Kavurmacioglu, Hidir Maral, Cem Berk Senel, Cengiz Camci

“…Numerical calculations indicate that partial and cavity squealer designs can be effective to reduce the aerodynamic loss and heat transfer to the blade tip. …”
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Development of an overarching framework for anticipating and assessing adverse and other unintended consequences of public health interventions (CONSEQUENT): a best-fit framework s... by Jan M Stratil, Eva A Rehfuess, Ani Movsisyan, Kathryn Oliver, Renke L Biallas

“…The a priori framework was designed using key elements of the WHO-INTEGRATE framework and the Behaviour Change Wheel, to root it in global health norms and values, established mechanisms of PH interventions and a complexity perspective. …”
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Is hypercalcaemia immediately life-threatening? A prospective study by David Trewick, Mathilde Le Borgne, Julie Regnault, Camille Guimard

“…The aim of our study was to prospectively assess whether hypercalcaemia (Ca ≥ 3 mmol/L) was associated with immediately life-threatening complications. Design and methods: We conducted a prospective observational study aiming to include the first one hundred patients aged ≥18 who had a calcium concentration ≥3 mmol/L, admitted to the emergency department (ED). …”
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Exploring the need for a clinical decision support system for deprescribing - A qualitative interview study by Aryoutha Asmar Talani, Tora Hammar, Ylva Böttiger

“…Methods: The qualitative design consisted of semistructured interviews with physicians (n = 10) in Sweden from different disciplines, including geriatrics, primary care and internal medicine. …”
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-CONTROL AND CYBERBULLYING BEHAVIOR by Arlina Dhian Sulistyowati, Agus Murtana, Ajeng Fitria Eri Desviana

“…Method: This study uses a quantitative design with a cross-sectional and correlational approach. …”
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Classification-augmented survival estimation (CASE): A novel method for individualized long-term survival prediction with application to liver transplantation. by Hamed Shourabizadeh, Dionne M Aleman, Louis-Martin Rousseau, Katina Zheng, Mamatha Bhat

“…Machine learning classification models, even those designed for survival predictions like random survival forest (RSF), also struggle to provide accurate long-term predictions due to class imbalance. …”
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Epidemiology of Genu Varum Patients In Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital Surabaya 2010-2018: A Retrospective Study by Ronaa Nuqtho Hidayatullah, Tri Wahyu Martanto

“…Methods: This descriptive study employed a retrospective research design. Total sampling was used, including all genu varum patients from the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology database at Dr. …”
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