Polarimetric image recovery method with domain-adversarial learning for underwater imaging by Fei Tian, Jiuming Xue, Zhedong Shi, Hongling Luo, Wanyuan Cai, Wei Tao

“…Polarization information benefits image recovery, and existing learning-based polarimetric imaging methods ignore multiple water types (viewed as domains) and domain generalization. In this paper, we collect, to the best of our knowledge, the richest polarization color image dataset with different water types and present a specially designed neural network UPD-Net firstly employing the domain-adversarial learning strategy to recover the degraded color images. …”
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Investigating the Temporal and Spatial Characteristics of Lower Atmospheric Ducts in the Arctic via Long-Term Numerical Simulations by Jinyue Wang, Xiaofeng Zhao, Jing Zou, Pinglv Yang, Bo Wang, Shuai Yang, Zhijin Qiu, Zhiqian Li, Tong Hu, Miaomiao Song

“…The height and thickness of surface ducts were generally lower than those of elevated ducts, but the strength of surface ducts was slightly greater. …”
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Prospective Study on Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer Thickness Changes in Isolated Unilateral Retrobulbar Optic Neuritis by Gordon S. K. Yau, Jacky W. Y. Lee, Patrick P. K. Lau, Victor T. Y. Tam, Winnie W. Y. Wong, Can Y. F. Yuen

“…Treatment offered better VA at 3 months (0.1 ± 0.2 versus 0.3 ± 0.2 LogMAR, P=0.04). Conclusion. Generalized RNFL thinning occurred at 3 months after a first episode of acute optic neuritis most significantly in the temporal quadrant and average thickness. …”
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Predicting Earthquake Casualties and Emergency Supplies Needs Based on PCA-BO-SVM by Fuyu Wang, Huiying Xu, Huifen Ye, Yan Li, Yibo Wang

“…These findings demonstrate that the proposed PCA-BO-SVM model can effectively and scientifically predict earthquake casualties, showcasing strong generalization capabilities and high predictive accuracy.…”
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Inverse Kinematics Solution for Manipulators Based on the Artificial Evolved Hummingbird Algorithm by Wang Junru, Qin Pengfei, Sun Guangbin

“…Aiming at the current stage of inverse kinematics solving methods for multi-degree-of-freedom manipulators, most of which have the problems of low solving accuracy and poor generalization, an artificial evolved hummingbird algorithm (AEHA) was proposed for inverse kinematics solving of manipulators. …”
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LHB-YOLOv8: An Optimized YOLOv8 Network for Complex Background Drop Stone Detection by Anjun Yu, Hongrui Fan, Yonghua Xiong, Longsheng Wei, Jinhua She

“…First, the LSKAttention mechanism is added to the backbone part to improve the model’s ability to balance the processing of global and local information, which enhances the model’s accuracy and generalization ability. Second, in order to ensuredetection accuracy for smaller targets, an enhanced detection head is added, and other detection heads of different sizes are combined to form a multi-scale feature fusion to improve the overall detection performance. …”
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Ferric Carboxymaltose as Treatment in Women with Iron-Deficiency Anemia by Melvin H. Seid, Angelia D. Butcher, Ashwin Chatwani

“…The difference in serious AEs was primarily due to higher rates of uterine leiomyoma, uterine hemorrhage, and menorrhagia in SMC subjects with heavy menstrual bleeding. Common AEs were generally predictable, with higher rates of infusion site reactions in FCM subjects and gastrointestinal AEs in SMC subjects. …”
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Theoretical Analysis and Experimental Validation on Galloping of Iced Transmission Lines in a Moderating Airflow by Bing Huo, Xuliang Li, Fujiang Cui, Shuo Yang

“…The vibrational amplitude is generally observed to be more violent when the wind velocity decreases, except in the 2nd in-plane mode. …”
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Almost Ricci–Yamabe soliton on contact metric manifolds by Mohan Khatri, Jay Prakash Singh

“…Originality/value – All results are novel and generalizations of previously obtained results.…”
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Completion of a standardizable competency-based research training program improves understanding and preparedness for both new and experienced clinical research professionals by Lucy Palmer, Sandra E. Morones, Heidi T. Jacobe, Rhonda Oilepo

“…The UTSW CRF combines the existing CITI training modules with UTSW-created material, providing an optimal balance between generalized clinical research education and institutionally tailored content. …”
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Rift propagation signals the last act of the Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf despite low basal melt rates by Christian T. Wild, Samuel B. Kachuck, Adrian Luckman, Karen E. Alley, Meghan A. Sharp, Haylee Smith, Scott W. Tyler, Christopher Kratt, Tiago S. Dotto, Daniel Price, Keith W. Nicholls, Suzanne L. Bevan, Gabriela Collao-Barrios, Atsuhiro Muto, Martin Truffer, Ted A. Scambos, Karen J. Heywood, Erin C. Pettit, the TARSAN team

“…Meanwhile, a distributed set of phase-sensitive radar measurements indicates that the basal melting rate is generally small, likely due to a widespread robust ocean stratification beneath the ice–ocean interface that suppresses basal melt despite the presence of substantial oceanic heat at depth. …”
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On Adaptive Fractional Dynamic Sliding Mode Control of Suspension System by Ali Karami-Mollaee, Oscar Barambones

“…The active suspension controller is generally driven by an external force like a hydraulic or pneumatic actuator. …”
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In-Plane Cyclic Response of Separated Masonry Infill Walls Using Polymeric Materials at the Surrounding Steel Frames Interface Using 3D FE Analysis by Alireza Karkabadi, Mohammad Iman Khodakarami

“…Masonry infill walls are commonly used as partitions and exterior walls in many countries. Generally, the masonry wall is executed without any gap from the frame, which leads to the interaction between the structural frame and the infill wall. …”
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BSG-WSL: BackScatter-guided weakly supervised learning for water mapping in SAR images by Kai Wang, Zhongle Ren, Biao Hou, Weibin Li, Licheng Jiao

“…In this article, a BackScatter-Guided Weakly Supervised Learning (BSG-WSL) framework based on image-level labels is proposed for water extraction with the requirement of high generalization and low labeling. In BSG-WSL, a BackScatter-Guided Network (BSGNet) is proposed, where the backscatter information of water is used to guide the feature extraction process, yielding precise Class Attention Maps (CAMs) of water. …”
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Crystalline structures in foams: guided mechanical self-assembly of bubbles in fiber arrays by Marwan Chammouma, Manon Jouanlanne, Antoine Egelé, Damien Favier, Jean Farago, Aurélie Hourlier-Fargette

“…Spontaneous mechanical self-assembly of monodisperse bubbles generally leads to disordered foams at low density. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of the Role and Function of Shura (Consultation) in the Political Theories of Darwaza and Fadlallah, Focusing on Quranic Verses 3:159 and 42:38 by Rouhollah Nazemi

“…However, significant differences exist between Sunni and Shia exegetical approaches. Sunni scholars generally attribute a decisive role to shura in legitimizing rulers and ensuring accountability, whereas Shia exegetes, while acknowledging its importance in social and political contexts, do not regard shura as essential for legitimizing rulers and do not obligate rulers to comply with its decisions. …”
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Talent identification and development in judo: A systematic review by Aline Aparecida de Souza Ribeiro, Francisco Zacaron Werneck, João Guilherme Vieira, Leandro Sant’Ana, Kathryn Johnston, Joseph Baker, Jeferson Macedo Vianna

“…Research in talent identification and development in judo has generally focused on individual constraints related to anthropometric and physiological characteristics, and technical skills in cross-sectional designs. …”
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Protein Identification Improvement in Complex Samples Using Higher Frequency MS Acquisition and PEAKS Software by Arman Kulyyassov, Saya Makhsatova, Aruzhan Kurmanbay

“…Our findings indicate that increasing acquisition frequency generally improves protein identification, although the extent of improvement depends on the sample type. …”
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Operational Standard for Eye Acupuncture with Acupuncture Rehabilitation Therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Techniques by Working Group of Operational Standard for Eye Acupuncture with Acupuncture Rehabilitation Therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Techniques, SHAO Yan, CUI Cong, KANG Jian, ZHAO Xitong, YU Lihua, YANG Sen, SUN Mengjia, WANG Chenyang, WANG Xingyang, WANG Pengqin

“…This operational standard could be applied to guide the professionals and technical personnel of traditional Chinese medicine in hospitals at all levels and medical and health care institutions to carry out eye acupuncture with acupuncture rehabilitation therapy, with wide generality and effectiveness.…”
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PRACTICE OF DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS’ ADDITIONAL INTERDISCIPLINARY COMPETENCIES IN A MODERN UNIVERSITY by E. G. Syryamkina, T. B. Rumyantseva, E. Yu. Liventsova

“…The methods involve such theoretical methods as analysis of scientific literature and documents, generalization of empirical data.Results and scientific novelty. …”
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