Integrating agent-based models and clustering methods for improving image segmentation by Erik Cuevas, Sonia Jazmín García-De-Lira, Cesar Rodolfo Ascencio-Piña, Marco Pérez-Cisneros, Sabrina Vega

“…Although effective for certain applications, this approach often struggles with the complexity of real-world images, where noise and random variations can significantly affect feature homogeneity, leading to incorrect pixel classifications. To address these limitations, this paper introduces a novel hybrid image segmentation method that combines an agent-based model with a clustering technique to enhance segmentation accuracy and robustness. …”
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Investigation of the Effects of Evaporation Methods on the High-Temperature Rheological and Fatigue Performances of Emulsified Asphalt Residues by Yang Sun, Jin-Chao Yue, Ri-Ran Wang, Rui-Xia Li, De-Cai Wang

“…The results reveal that the evaporation process leads to oxidation and hardening of the residues. …”
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Identification of G-quadruplex-forming Sequences in Nucleocapsid Gene of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern: An In Silico Analysis by Saeedeh Ghazaey Zidanloo

“…In addition, there is also a unique R203M mutation, in the N protein of the Delta variant that leads to increased RNA packaging, replication, and severe COVID-19. …”
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A cross-entropy corrected hybrid multiconfiguration pair-density functional theory for complex molecular systems by Rulin Feng, Igor Ying Zhang, Xin Xu

“…Here, we extend the linear scheme of hybrid multiconfiguration pair-density functional theory (HMC-PDFT) by incorporating a cross-entropy ingredient to balance the description of static and dynamic correlation effects, leading to a consistent improvement on both exchange and correlation energies. …”
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Specificity of professional self-actuating of the employees of the State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine by O. M. Kokun

“….); prevention of conflict behavior (conflicts with convicts, with colleagues); prevention of emotional burnout (occurs in case of prolonged impact of the criminal world); prevention of professional deformation (negative personality changes leading to appropriate behavior of employees); prevention of deviant behavior (offenses involving the penitentiary staff), etc.…”
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A systematic literature review of aggregate production planning (APP): Social and economic perspectives by Wan Yee Leong, Kuan Yew Wong, Ali Anjomshoae

“…Previous APP studies have primarily focused only on the economic aspects, often overlooking the social aspects, leading to poor social performance and profit drop. …”
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Bioactivity of plants used traditionally in the treatment and management of men’s sexual health by Tsumbedzo Nemandalali, Monde A. Nyila, Thilivhali E. Tshikalange

“…Contribution: The investigated plants have potential therapeutic effects and can be used as leads in the development of new pharmaceuticals to manage men’s sexual disorders.…”
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Exploring Best Practices and Tensions in Immigrant-Led Community-Based Social Service Planning Models for Immigrant and Refugee Communities by Sandeep K. Dhillon, Stefanie Machado, Ryan Wai Shing Lai 黎韋成, Kari Grain

“…Based on the guidance of community partners in the immigrant and refugee settlement sector who are leading the direction of the project, the information presented in this paper focuses on community-based initiatives related to four social determinants of health: housing, employment, gender identity, and immigration status. …”
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Assessment of Yield Parameters in M3-Generation of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Treated with Different Concentrations of EMS by Uddin MD Waseem, G. Vijay Kumar, K. Srinivas Naik

“…In between (IC265291 & IC265298) the genotypes in consideration, the yield parameters were shown higher by the genotype IC265298 than IC265291in M3 generation and from the data it is also evident that, as the concentration of EMS is increased, the mean values of yield parameters increased initially but further increase in the EMS concentration leads to decrease in the mean values of quantitative characters. …”
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The urinary microbiome in association with diabetes and diabetic kidney disease: A systematic review. by Tiscar Graells, Yi-Ting Lin, Shafqat Ahmad, Tove Fall, Johan Ärnlöv

“…The urobiome may be affected by several factors and diseases such as diabetes, a disease that often leads to kidney damage. Thus, we need to understand the role of the urobiome to assess and monitor kidney disease related to diabetes over time.…”
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Migración haitiana de tránsito: la ruta migratoria por Santiago de Chile y la aspiración de llegar hacia el norte global by Lissette Madriaga-Parra, Nicolás Gissi-Barbieri

“…The findings reveal two main migration routes: an aerial route leading to Santiago, Chile, and Quito, Ecuador, and an overland route from Quito to the northern Peru-Chile border, culminating in Santiago. …”
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Tuning of controller parameters for suppressing low frequency oscillations in electric railway traction networks using meta‐heuristic algorithms by Prasenjit Dey, Phumin Kirawanich, Chaiyut Sumpavakup, Aniruddha Bhattacharya

“…Abstract Due to the interaction of electric multiple units (EMUs), and the electric traction networks, low frequency oscillations (LFOs) appear leading to traction blockade and overall stability related issues. …”
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On the Search for Supersingular Elliptic Curves and Their Applications by Ismel Martinez-Diaz, Rashad Ali, Muhammad Kamran Jamil

“…This work represents a major advancement in effectively identifying these useful elliptic curves, eventually leading to their wider application and influence in the rapidly expanding field of cryptography.…”
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Engineering Classes as a Tool of Professional Navigation by O. N. Vasilieva, N. V. Konovalova

“…One of such significant for the region projects is “Engineering classes”, in which senior classes schoolchildren of four leading partner-schools of the University take part. …”
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Cervical Ligamentum Flavum Cyst Causing Myelopathy: A Case Report by Thomas J Kishen, Prabhakar Sekar

“…Aims and background: Symptomatic ligamentum flavum cysts in the cervical spine are an uncommon entity and can potentially cause neural compression, leading to radiculopathy and myelopathy. In this report, we discuss the clinical presentation, imaging findings, and management of a cervical ligamentum flavum cyst causing myelopathy in a 68-year-old gentleman. …”
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Retrospective study of post-treatment 131I SPECT/CT imaging for personalizing therapy of patients with differentiated thyroid cancer by Sonya Sergieva, Teodor Sofiyanski, Bozhil Robev, Milena Dimcheva, Albena Fakirova

“…Negative 131I SPECT/CT data influenced significantly the clinical management of a large cohort with recurrent and metastatic DTC, leading to rejection of radioiodine treatment as a therapeutic alternative. …”
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Selenium nanoparticles and maize: Understanding the impact on seed germination, growth, and nutrient interactions by Ezequiel García-Locascio, Edgardo I. Valenzuela, Pabel Cervantes-Avilés

“…This study reveals that while Se NPs can enhance maize germination and growth at specific concentrations, excessive exposure can severely affect the development of maize seeds and seedlings, potentially leading to significant economic losses.…”
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Research on the oxidation sequence of Ni-Al-Pt alloy by combining experiments and thermodynamic calculations by Na Ta, Lijun Zhang, Qin Li

“…A step-by-step oxidation procedure was established: first, aluminum oxide grows on the underside, followed by nickel oxide, which fully develops and penetrates the original aluminum oxide. The formation of NiO leads to aluminum enrichment and nickel depletion; once the concentration of Al achieves a threshold, θ-Al2O3 transforms into α-Al2O3, forming a tight structure. …”
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Shedding new light on atherosclerosis therapeutics: Nanomedicines targeting atherosclerotic immune microenvironment by Zhiyue Wang, Jie Sheng, Guangming Lu, Longjiang Zhang

“…Atherosclerosis (AS) leads to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), the predominant cause of death worldwide. …”
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Pilot study to understand and compare challenges being faced in reporting of transfusion reactions in various types of blood banks enrolled under Haemovigilance Programme of India by Rayaz Ahmad Bhat, Vishal Tiwari, Satyajeet Singh, Ruchi Rao, Akash Chaudhary, Akanksha Bisht

“…AIM: To identify and document the possible factors leading to under-reporting and impacting the quality of blood transfusion reactions being submitted under Haemovigilance Programme of India (HvPI). …”
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