Design of Command and Dispatch System for Automatic Reading of Meter Images in Substations by UAV Inspection Photos by Guanghong Deng, Liangpei Lin, Baihao Lin, Wenlong Jing, Xiaodan Zhao, Yong Li, Rui Yang, Shidun Xie, Pengfeng Wei

“…The post-processing part uses numba to optimize the inference speed. The experimental results show that in two datasets, The mean average precision of 50 (mAP50) accuracy of the YOLOv6n model using this method reached 99.71% and 98.60%, respectively, and the inference speed of a single image was 17.1[Formula: see text]ms and 13.2[Formula: see text]ms, respectively. …”
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Effect of intermittent theta burst stimulation combined with acoustic startle priming motor training on upper limb motor function and neural plasticity in stroke individuals: study... by Jing Zhang, Yu Chen, Mingzhu Wang, Nan Xia, Jinghong Li, Weiqiang Liang, Yangyang Yin, Linhan Zhai, Qiuxia Wang

“…Among these, the cortico-reticulospinal tract (CRST) has gained attention in rehabilitation due to its unique ascending and descending structural features as well as its cellular properties which position it as an excellent candidate to compensate for inadequate motor control post-stroke. However, the optimal strategies to harness the CRST for motor recovery remain unknown. …”
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Developing a clinical prediction model to modify empirical antibiotics for non-typhoidal Salmonella bloodstream infection in children under-five in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Bieke Tack, Daniel Vita, Jules Mbuyamba, Emmanuel Ntangu, Hornela Vuvu, Immaculée Kahindo, Japhet Ngina, Aimée Luyindula, Naomie Nama, Tito Mputu, Justin Im, Hyonjin Jeon, Florian Marks, Jaan Toelen, Octavie Lunguya, Jan Jacobs, Ben Van Calster

“…Internal validation to estimate optimism-corrected performance was performed using bootstrapping and net benefits were calculated to evaluate clinical usefulness. …”
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Predictive Factors for Failure of Noninvasive Ventilation in Adult Intensive Care Unit: A Retrospective Clinical Study by Qimin Chen, Ming Liu, Bo Liu, Wei Li, Daixiu Gao, Lulu Xie, Yu Wu, Liang Li, Ying Liu, Ying Wang, Tang Yan, Yuanyi Liu, Yumei Cheng, Xu Liu, Feng Shen

“…We set up a predictive model based on these independent risk factors, whose area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) was 0.783 (95% CI: 0.676–0.899, P<0.001), and the sensitivity and specificity of model were 68.75% and 71.43%, respectively, with the optimal cut-off value of 0.4863. Conclusion. IBW, HR-MAX, RR-MIN, and T-MAX were associated with NIV failure in patients with ARF. …”
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The Effect of Systemic Inflammation and Clinicopathologic Features on Survival in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Multicenter Analysis by Nadiye Sever, Sedat Yıldırım, Ali Fuat Gurbuz, Delyadil Karakaş Kılıç, Esra Zeynelgil, Yunus Emre Altintaş, Berivan Deniz Çimik, Yeşim Ağyol, Ali Kaan Güren, Pınar Erel, Erkam Kocaaslan, Burak Paçacı, Mustafa Alperen Tunç, Abdussamet Çelebi, Nazım Can Demircan, Selver Işık, Rukiye Arıkan, Murat Araz, Serdar Karakaya, Murat Sarı, Osman Köstek, İbrahim Vedat Bayoğlu

“…Identifying reliable prognostic factors is crucial for risk stratification and optimizing treatment strategies. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of clinicopathologic factors and systemic inflammatory markers on survival outcomes in patients with MPM. …”
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A new signature associated with anoikis predicts the outcome and immune infiltration in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Yonglin Luo, Wenyang Wei, Yaxuan Huang, Jun Li, Weiling Qin, Quanxiang Hao, Jiemei Ye, Zhe Zhang, Yushan Liang, Xue Xiao, Yonglin Cai

“…A risk score based on t 3-ARG feature was developed to stratify NPC patients into two distinct risk groups using the optimal model, Random Survival Forest. NPC patients with high-risk scores experienced notably shorter progression-free survival in comparison to those with low-risk scores. …”
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A flood resilience assessment method of green-grey-blue coupled urban drainage system considering backwater effects by Yue Liu, Xiang Zhang, Jie Liu, Yao Wang, Haifeng Jia, Shiyong Tao

“…The potential contribution of blue infrastructure to flood resilience is considerable, and optimized regulation schemes for the pre-flood water levels can enhance the adaptability of the system. …”
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Speciation Analysis of Arsenic Compounds by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography in Combination with Inductively Coupled Plasma Dynamic Reaction Cell Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry... by Hai Anh Vu, Manh Ha Nguyen, Hong-An Vu-Thi, Quan Do-Hong, Xuan Hoang Dang, Thi Ngoc Bich Nguyen, Hong Quan Trinh, Thuy Ly Bich, Tien-Thanh Nguyen, Dung Le-Van, Minh Binh Tu, Dinh Binh Chu

“…In this work, high-performance liquid chromatography in combination with inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell quadrupole mass spectrometry was introduced and optimized for speciation analysis of five major arsenic species including arsenobetain (AsB), arsenite (As(III)), monomethylarsonic (MMA), dimethylarsenonic acid (DMA), and arsenate (As(V)) in rice samples. …”
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Development and validation of a novel artificial intelligence algorithm for precise prediction the postoperative prognosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Zichen Wang, Zhihan Xiao, Tongyu Zhang, Meiyou Lu, Hai Li, Jing Cao, Jianan Zheng, Yichan Zhou, Juncheng Dai, Cheng Wang, Liang Chen, Jing Xu

“…Results LASSO regression identified five CTGs and TNM stage as optimized prognostic features. Six machine learning classifiers were integrated to construct an ensemble model, PPMESCC, which exhibited outstanding performance in ESCC prediction. …”
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Effects of dietary metabolizable energy and crude protein levels on production performance, meat quality and cecal microbiota of Taihe Silky Fowl during growing period by Yutian Shen, Wentao Li, Lixia Kai, Yuqing Fan, Youping Wu, Fengqin Wang, Yizhen Wang, Zeqing Lu

“…High ME diet (12.6 MJ/kg) significantly increased the abundance of Bacteroides (P < 0.05), especially the genus Alistipes, which may indirectly improve nutrient absorption efficiency and overall health status of Taihe Silky Fowl through its metabolites and effects on intestinal microbial community structure, thereby reducing FCR. In conclusion, the optimal production performance and economic benefits can be obtained when the diet ME is 12.6 MJ/kg and CP is 17.0%.…”
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Unsupervised machine learning clustering approach for hospitalized COVID-19 pneumonia patients by Nuttinan Nalinthasnai, Ratchainant Thammasudjarit, Tanapat Tassaneyasin, Dararat Eksombatchai, Somnuek Sungkanuparph, Viboon Boonsarngsuk, Yuda Sutherasan, Detajin Junhasavasdikul, Pongdhep Theerawit, Tananchai Petnak

“…Variables were normalized before clustering to ensure equal contribution to the analysis. The optimal number of clusters was determined using the elbow method and Silhouette scores. …”
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Integrating BRCA testing into routine prostate cancer care: a multidisciplinary approach by SIUrO and other Italian Scientific Societies by Giulia Mammone, Simona Borghesi, Nicolò Borsellino, Anna Caliò, Roberta Ceccarelli, Alessia Cimadamore, Giario Natale Conti, Laura Cortesi, Rolando Maria D’Angelillo, Gaetano Facchini, Lorena Incorvaia, Alberto Lapini, Luigi Mearini, Giovanni Pappagallo, Paolo Prontera, Daniela Turchetti, Grazia Sirgiovanni, Sergio Bracarda, on behalf of the Italian Society of Uro-Oncology (SIUrO)

“…In conclusion, the proposed care pathway represents a critical step towards integrating BRCA testing into routine PCa care, aiming to optimize patient management and familial risk assessment within the constraints of the Italian healthcare system.…”
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The Minimum Dietary Diversity For Women Indicator Can Be Extended To Children And Adolescents aged 4-15 Years As A Proxy Population Indicator For Good Micronutrient Adequacy Of Die... by Loty Diop, Aulo Gelli, Lieven Huybregts, Joanne E Arsenault, Lilia Bliznashka, Erick Boy, Megan Deitchler, Carl Lachat, Mourad Moursi, Angelica M Ochoa-Avilés, Deanna K Olney, Elodie Becquey

“…Positive and significant associations between FGS-10 and MPA-8 were found in all datasets and the pooled sample. The optimal cutoff varied across datasets from FGS-10 ≥ 4 to FGS-10 ≥ 6. …”
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Association between retinal morphological characteristics and visual function in myopic traction maculopathy by Mengai Wu, Lifeng Chen, Yuanyuan Fan, Li Lin, Haidong Li, Zhijie Wang, Guanshun Yu, Xinyue Wu, Bin Zheng, Fan Lu

“…Macular VD could serve as a valuable biomarker for monitoring MTM progression and optimizing medical and surgical decisions.…”
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Rationale and design of APOLLO: a personalized rehAbilitation PrOgram in aLLOgeneic bone marrow transplantation by Edith Pituskin, Stephen Foulkes, Rachel J. Skow, Thomas McMurtry, Calvin Kruger, Janet E. Bates, Daena Lamoureux, Joseph Brandwein, Elena Lieuw, Cynthia Wu, Nancy Zhu, Peng Wang, Daniel Sawler, Minakshi Taparia, Marlene Hamilton, Tiffany Comfort-Riddle, Tara Meyer, Gabor T. Gyenes, Ian Paterson, Carla M. Prado, Mark J. Haykowsky, Justin G. Greiner, Margaret L. McNeely, Puneeta Tandon, Richard B. Thompson

“…We expect the findings to inform the optimal timing and patient preferences to develop studies examining risk-specific, individualized interventions (including exercise, pharmacotherapy, combination treatments) to reduce or prevent symptoms and dysfunction. …”
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3D synergistic tumor-liver analysis further improves the efficacy prediction in hepatocellular carcinoma: a multi-center study by Yurong Jiang, Jiawei Zhang, Zhaochen Liu, Jinxiong Zhang, Xiangrong Yu, Danyan Lin, Dandan Dong, Mingyue Cai, Chongyang Duan, Shuyi Liu, Wenhui Wang, Yuan Chen, Qiyang Li, Weiguo Xu, Meiyan Huang, Sirui Fu

“…Their discrimination and calibration were compared to determine the optimal model. Subgroup analysis was conducted to test the robustness, and survival analysis was conducted to identify high- and low-risk populations. …”
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Spirituality-Based Intervention in Hypertension: EFfects on Blood PrEssure and EndotheliaL Function—FEEL Trial Results by Maria Emília Figueiredo Teixeira, Weimar Kunz Sebba Barroso, Andréa Araújo Brandão, Ana Luiza Lima Sousa, Roberto Esporcatte, Mário Henrique Elesbão de Borba, Ana Clara Neri Ávila Baleeiro, Beatriz Caldas Gonçalves, Enzo Inumaru, Enzo Mata de Sousa, Giovana Barros Leal, Henrique Soares de Araújo Pereira Farias, Juliana Alves de Souza, Lure Emilly Barreto da Silva, Matheus Canguçu de Paiva Queiroz, Frederico Rafael Moreira, Priscila Valverde de Oliveira Vitorino, John Eikelboom, Álvaro Avezum

“…Following baseline evaluation, including lifestyle questionnaires, and measurements of office and central blood pressure (BP), home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) and flow mediated dilation (FMD), patients were randomized to a spirituality-based intervention, which included training for forgiveness, gratitude, optimism, and life purpose delivered by daily WhatsApp communications, or to the control group (CG). …”
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Weight-based enoxaparin thromboprophylaxis in young trauma patients: analysis of the CLOTT-1 registry by Sarah Lombardo, Ram Nirula, Elliott R Haut, Scott Brakenridge, Brandon Bruns, Charles E Wade, M Margaret Knudson, Thomas Scalea, Todd W Costantini, Lisa Marie Knowlton, David Spain, Ernest E Moore, Michelle K McNutt, Matthew J Martin, Andrew J Kerwin, George C Velmahos, Bruce Crookes, Marta McCrum, Lucy Kornblith, Mark D Cipolle, Laszlo N Kiraly, David J Milia, Alicia Mohr, Frederick Rogers, Sherry Sixta, Jade Nunez

“…Introduction Optimal venous thromboembolism (VTE) enoxaparin prophylaxis dosing remains elusive. …”
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Genomic Characterization of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae from Clinical and Epidemiological Human Samples by Alexander Tristancho-Baró, Laura Eva Franco-Fobe, Monica Pilar Ariza, Ana Milagro, Ana Isabel López-Calleja, Blanca Fortuño, Concepción López, Miriam Latorre-Millán, Laura Clusa, Rosa Martínez, Carmen Torres, Antonio Rezusta

“…This study analyses CPE trends at a tertiary hospital in Spain from 2021 to 2023, aiming to optimize personalized medicine. <b>Methods</b>: CPE isolates were the first isolate per patient, year, species, and carbapenemase from January 2021 to December 2023. …”
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Multiresidue Pesticides Analysis of Vegetables in Vietnam by Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography in Combination with High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-Orbitrap MS) by Nam Vu-Duc, Trung Nguyen-Quang, Thuy Le-Minh, Xuyen Nguyen-Thi, Tri Manh Tran, Hai Anh Vu, Lan-Anh Nguyen, Tien Doan-Duy, Bui Van Hoi, Cam-Tu Vu, Dung Le-Van, Lan-Anh Phung-Thi, Hong-An Vu-Thi, Dinh Binh Chu

“…These conditions included, but not limit to, the resolution of 70000 at the full width at half maximum in both positive and negative mode, mass range from 80 to 1000 m/z, and optimized parameters for the heated electrospray ionization source. …”
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