Tangential Human Posture Recognition with Sequential Images Based on MIMO Radar by Chuanwei DING, Zhilin LIU, Li ZHANG, Heng ZHAO, Qing ZHOU, Hong HONG, Xiaohua ZHU

“…Next, a fast Fourier transform and the 2D Capon algorithm are performed on each frame to estimate range, pitch angle, and azimuth angle information, which are fused to create a tangential posture image. …”
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Impact of Funding Source on Long-Term Outcomes in Prostate Cancer: Analysis of a Large Public Database From Sao Paulo, Brazil by Fernando C. Maluf, Cintia S.K.S. de Oliveira, Patrícia K. Ziegelmann

“…There was a significant difference in OS favoring patients with a private funding source (P < .0001). The estimated OS rates at 5 years were 76.2% (95% CI, 75.6 to 76.9) and 86.9% (95% CI, 85 to 88.7) for the public and private groups, respectively (P < .0001). …”
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Prevalence of HPV in a Peruvian Healthcare Network: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study by Jhajaira M. Araujo MSc, Maria Ramon-Cotrina Br, Rosa Quispe-Martinez MD, Mayra Rios-Rios Br, Maribel Quispe-Gonzaga Br, Carlos O. Saldaña-Reyes Br, Paula Medina PhD, Melanie Cornejo PhD, Joseph A. Pinto MSc, Richard Dyer MD

“…This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of HPV in women receiving care at the AUNA healthcare network in Peru. …”
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Multidrug Resistance Tuberculosis in the Context of Co-Infection in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Bezawit Kassaw Hailu, Yitayew Demessie, Abebe Tesfaye Gessese, Gashaw Getaneh Dagnaw, Haileyesus Dejene

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of MDR-TB with co-infections and assess its effects among different co-infections in Ethiopia. …”
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Synapsis and recombination of autosomes and sex chromosomes in two terns (Sternidae, Charadriiformes, Aves) by A. P. Lisachov, L. P. Malinovskaya, A. V. Druzyaka, P. M. Borodin, A. A. Torgasheva

“…We investigated the synaptic patterns of the heteromor phic Z and W chromosomes, localized the pseudoautosomal regions and estimated their lengths. In spite of several autosomal rearrangements, which differentiate these species, the structure and synaptic patterns of the sex chromosomes have not changed over 9 MY, which have passed since the moment of divergence between the genera Sterna and Chlidonias.…”
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Effects of high-power pain threshold ultrasound technique in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A single-blind randomized controlled trial by Yomna F. Ahmed, Rania M. Tawfik, Ahmed M. Tawfick, Shimaa T. Abu El Kasem

“…The visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to estimate the intensity of pain, Digital Electronic Pressure Algometer was used to measure pressure pain threshold (PPT) on trigger point around knee, and Digital goniometer was utilized to assess ROM of the knee joint before and after treatment. …”
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THE EDUCATION AND SOCIALIZATION CONCEPT OF THE DEFENDANTS IN RUSSIAN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS by Vyacheslav T. Volov, Vsevolod V. Volov

“…Quantitative measures have been carried out on the basis of monitoring and the statistic data of comparative analysis of its standard-valuable characteristics of the trainable and non-trainable defendants. Expert estimations of correctional officers and teachers or tutors of the higher school (the Modern University for the Humanities) and in-depth interviews with former defendants ended high school have been used too. …”
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Silver Nanoparticles Stabilized by Poly (Vinyl Pyrrolidone) with Potential Anticancer Activity towards Prostate Cancer by Ahmed A. H. Abdellatif, Ahmed Abdelfattah, Abdellatif Bouazzaoui, Shaaban K. Osman, Issa Saad Al-Moraya, Abdulaziz M. Saleh Showail, Mansour Alsharidah, Ashraf Aboelela, Osamah Al Rugaie, Tarek M. Faris, Hesham M. Tawfeek

“…Moreover, biomarker-based confirmations like TNF-α and IL-6 were estimated. The synthesized AgNPs-PVP were stable, spherical in shape, with particle sizes of 122.33 ± 17.61 nm, a polydispersity index of 0.49 ± 0.07, and a negative surface charge of −19.23 ± 0.61 mV. …”
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Association between social determinants of health and premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and sex differences in US adults: A cross-sectional study by Chun Yang, Na Zhang, Tiankuo Gao, Yingxin Zhu, Chen Gong, Mingyue Xu, Cuicui Feng

“…The overall prevalence of premature ASCVD was 1756 cases, with a weighted estimate of 7,625,240. Although women had a lower prevalence of premature ASCVD (3.2 % [n = 784] vs. 4.3 % [n = 972]), they exhibited a higher level of unfavorable SDoH compared to men. …”
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Establishing Normative Dynamic Postural Control Values in Elite Female Handball Players by Brice Picot, Jeanne Dury, Guillaume Néron, Patrick O McKeon, Nicolas Forestier

“… # Purpose The aim of this investigation was to establish normative ranges of mSEBT performance in young, healthy female handball players to help practitioners when interpreting risk estimates. # Study design Cross-Sectional Study # Methods Athletes from 14 elite teams were recruited during a national tournament and performed 3 trials in the anterior (ANT), posteromedial (PM), posterolateral (PL) directions of the mSEBT. …”
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Genotypic Variability in Some Morpho-Physiological Traits in Different Environments and Their Relationship with Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Root Yield by Joseph Adjebeng-Danquah, Isaac Kwadwo Asante, Joseph Manu-Aduening, Richard Yaw Agyare, Vernon Edward Gracen, Samuel Kwame Offei

“…Moderate broad-sense heritability estimates werefound for storage root yield, harvest index, plant height, ratio of storage rootlength to girth, and cassava mosaic disease score indicating that progresscan be made through selection for these traits.…”
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: The Magnitude and Risk Factors among Patients Admitted to Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Tewodros Tamire, Temesgen Eticha, Temesgen Bati Gelgelu

“…The odds ratio, along with 95% CI, was estimated to identify associated risk factors for MRSA infection. …”
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Association of bud and anther morphology with developmental stages of the male gametophyte of melon (Cucumis melo L.) by M. L. Nguyen, T.N.B.T. Huyen, D. M. Trinh, A. V. Voronina

“…The paper presents the results of research estimating the correlations between the length and diameter of the f lower buds, the length of the visual part of the corolla, the length of the anthers and the development stages of the male gametophyte in the F1 hybrid of the Kim Hong Ngoc melon. …”
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10-Year Changes in Adiposity in Cameroon School-Age Children: Evidence for Increasing Central Adiposity and Higher Adiposity Levels in Tallest-for-Age Children by Lifoter K. Navti, Brice U. S. Foudjo

“…Children were classified according to quartiles of height z-score and prevalence of excess adiposity estimated across each quartile. Results. There was a 2.4% and 3.3% increase in adjusted mean BMI and WC, respectively, between 2010 and 2020. …”
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External validation of radiobiological models for local control prediction in lung cancer patients treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy by Bao-Tian Huang, Pei-Xian Lin, Ying Wang, Li-Mei Luo

“…The study employed three radiobiological models to estimate the probability of 2-year LC, including the Liu model, Klement model, and Ohri model. …”
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Impact of lens autofluorescence and opacification on retinal imaging by Frank G Holz, Maximilian Pfau, Monika Fleckenstein, Raffael Liegl, Geena C Rennen, Marc Vaisband, Jan Hasenauer

“…LQAF values, the Pentacam Nucleus Staging score and the relative lens reflectivity were extracted to estimate lens opacification. Mean opinion scores of FAF and IR image quality were compiled by medical readers. …”
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Prophylaxis of Pain and Fractures within Feet in the Course of Osteoporosis: The Issue of Diagnosing by Aleksandra Bitenc-Jasiejko, Krzysztof Konior, Kinga Gonta, Magdalena Dulęba, Danuta Lietz-Kijak

“…Detailed posture diagnostics and gait estimation, along with the analysis of pressure distribution within the feet are a very important aspect of the prevention of structural degradation and fatigue fractures within the feet. …”
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Establishing Normal Variances and Expectations for Quadriceps Limb Symmetry Index Benchmarks Based on Time from Surgery After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. by Sean Hazzard, Saoirse Connolly, Ashley Wiater, Isabella Sprague, Emily Doolan-Roy, Rachel Lampros, Peter D Asnis

“…The progression of quadriceps symmetry throughout the postoperative period was examined with multi-level models, estimates of time to reach 70%, 80%, and 90% quadriceps symmetry were obtained from the fitted model…”
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Short-term endoscopic alterations of early gastric cancer after successful eradication of Helicobacter pylori by Xiaohan Yan, Jingze Li, Zehua Zhang, Bensong Duan, Meidong Xu, Qinwei Xu

“…The endoscopic photographs were evaluated for the endoscopic features and confidence level of demarcation line (DL), invasion depth, and histopathological classification by three highly experienced endoscopists. The DL estimated by endoscopy was compared with that of postoperative pathological examination. …”
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Awareness and Its Associated Factors of Obstetrics Fistula among Antenatal Care Attendees in Injibara Town Health Institutions, Awi Zone, North West, Ethiopia, 2019 by Wondu Feyisa Balcha, Azezu Asres Nigussie, Fentahun Yenealem Beyene, Azimeraw Arega Tesfu

“…Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed to estimate the crude and adjusted odds ratio with a confidence interval of 95% and p value of less than 0.05 considered statically significant. …”
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