Social Workers in Hospice and Palliative Care in Indian Contect: Voices from the field by Pallavi Mech, Dr Vasundharaa S Nair, Dr Priya Treesa Thomas

“…Palliative care (PC) is emerging as an important area of practice in healthcare, where social workers’ involvement is vital in supporting patients and families through the many challenges and difficulties inherent in living with a life limiting illness, as well as in identifying opportunities to assist them with the difficult process of end-of-life planning. Objectives: The objective of this study is to explore the need for social work,  roles played and the varied nature of palliative care social work in Indian context. …”
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Influence of Degree of Compaction on Unsaturated Hydraulic Properties of a Compacted Completely Decomposed Granite by Rui Chen, Runqiang Tan, Zhongkui Chen, Yang Ping, Zhen Mei

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Presegmenter Cascaded Framework for Mammogram Mass Segmentation by Urvi Oza, Bakul Gohel, Pankaj Kumar, Parita Oza

“…Accurate segmentation of breast masses in mammogram images is essential for early cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. Several deep learning (DL) models have been proposed for whole mammogram segmentation and mass patch/crop segmentation. …”
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Interdependency classification: a framework for infrastructure resilience by Negin Shamsi, Alysha Helmrich

“…To support the resilience of CISs in periods of stability and instability, infrastructure managers not only need consistent terminology but a shared understanding of interdependencies to ensure said interdependencies within and across CISs are appropriately accounted for throughout the life cycle of infrastructure, from early planning stages to management—reactive or proactive—for disturbances. …”
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The concept of sustanaible development in the globalization of the world economy by Оksana Urban, Мykola Dziamulych, Natalia Chyzh

“…And therefore it should be understood that it is necessary to concentrate attention on the transition from the principles of directive and command planning to indicative and regulatory principles of the development of the domestic economy…”
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Mapping Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumors: An Annotated MRI Dataset Profiling Tumor and Carotid Characteristics by A. S. Pandit, A. Keenlyside, D. Z. Khan, G. Reischer, M. A. Kamal, N. Yoh, Z. Jaunmuktane, A. Borg, N. L. Dorward, S. E. Baldeweg, I. Davagnanam, H. Hyare, P. Nachev, H. J. Marcus

“…Our initiative addresses the need for standardized data in pituitary oncology, fosters collaboration and innovation, and enables the development and benchmarking of workflows that utilize pituitary radiomics for treatment planning and outcome prediction.…”
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Quality of Life According to Demographic Characteristics of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Gladys Coronel Burga, Yely Ranina Sánchez Burga, José Ander Asenjo Alarcón

“…Knowing the quality of life of patients with this condition will allow the execution of plans and contextualized actions. <br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to determine the quality of life according to demographic characteristics of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated at a provincial hospital in Peru. …”
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Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect in Megacity Tehran by Sahar Sodoudi, Parisa Shahmohamadi, Ken Vollack, Ulrich Cubasch, A. I. Che-Ani

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Creating smiles: a case study on the transformational power of dental CAD/CAM technology by Zeina Darwich, Atef Darwich, Marwan Al-Raeei, Chadi Azmeh

“…The methodology involved systematic digital assessments, planning, and execution to address cosmetic concerns, resulting in a successful transformation of a patient’s smile using e.max® CAD/CAM technology and Medit i700 scanner. …”
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Determining the Level of Service Scale of Public Transport System considering the Distribution of Service Quality by Min Wang, Baohua Mao, Yanqiang Yang, Ruijia Shi, Junsheng Huang

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Classification Method and Determination of Mountainous Area Types at Township Scales: A Case Study of Yuxi City, Yunnan Province by Li Wu, Binggeng Xie, Xiao Xiao, Bing Xue, Jingzhong Li

“…The 75 towns of Yuxi city can be classified into 27 plain towns, 23 mountain-plain towns, and 25 mountain towns from an empirical application perspective, which can provide strong data support and a reference basis for studying the evolution characteristics of land use in different geographical spaces and their interrelationships as well as differentiated land space planning and governance.…”
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Comparative Analysis of YOLOv8 and HSV Methods for Traffic Density Measurement by Prof. I Gede Pasek Suta Wijaya, Muhamad Nizam Azmi, Ario Yudo Husodo

“…Traffic density measurement is a critical component in traffic management and urban planning. This study addresses the challenge of accurately measuring traffic density by comparing the performance of the YOLOv8 segmentation method with the traditional HSV method. …”
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Estimation of Current Water Use over the Complex Topography of the Nile Basin Headwaters: The Case of Ghba Subbasin, Ethiopia by Mehari Gebreyohannes Hiben, Admasu Gebeyehu Awoke, Abraha Adugna Ashenafi

“…However, it is challenging to provide a robust and accurate estimation of water use and distribution for better water resource management and planning. This study aims to estimate the water use by different sectors, including water supply and irrigation sectors, by adopting estimated demand and supply water quantity. …”
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Understanding the county-level relationship between population change and ecological environment quality dynamic in China, 2000–2020 by Mingxing Zhong, Qingqing Liu, Xinyue Hu

“…Effective solutions to address the challenges of population pressure on EEQ involve government regulation, strategic planning, cross-regional management, and the sharing of responsibilities and benefits.…”
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ARV1 p.Gln62Ter, a novel mutation linked to developmental and epileptic encephalopathy-38 by Mostafa Neissi, Ayoob Radhi Al-Zaalan, Misagh Mohammadi-Asl, Mojdeh Roghani, Javad Mohammadi-Asl, Kamele Jorfi

“…Parental carriers displayed no symptoms, underscoring the importance of whole exome sequencing for accurate diagnosis and informed family planning decisions. These findings contribute to the understanding of the genetic spectrum of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy-38. …”
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Towards Resilient Marine Ecosystems: EcoSensitivity as an Operational Model for Strategic Oil Spill Management by Anneliis Kõivupuu, Mihhail Fetissov, Robert Aps, Helen Orav-Kotta, Valtteri Laine, Mirka Laurila-Pant, Merli Rätsep, Jonne Kotta

“…EcoSensitivity represents a substantial advancement in operational modeling, supporting ecosystem resilience and aiding in strategic planning for marine conservation.…”
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D-MGDCN-CLSTM: A Traffic Prediction Model Based on Multi-Graph Gated Convolution and Convolutional Long–Short-Term Memory by Linliang Zhang, Shuyun Xu, Shuo Li, Lihu Pan, Su Gong

“…Real-time and accurate traffic forecasting aids in traffic planning and design and helps to alleviate congestion. …”
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Avulsion, swallowing and replantation of a central incisor: case report by Liliane Roskamp, Edson Higa, Luis Henrique Gabardo, Cintia Mussi Milani, Allan Abuabara, Flares Baratto-Filho

“…While providing a temporary restoration of both aesthetics and function, such interventions afford patients and their families crucial psychological adjustment periods for informed future dental planning and considerations.…”
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Application of Artificial Intelligence Models for Evapotranspiration Prediction along the Southern Coast of Turkey by Mohammed Majeed Hameed, Mohamed Khalid AlOmar, Siti Fatin Mohd Razali, Mohammed Abd Kareem Khalaf, Wajdi Jaber Baniya, Ahmad Sharafati, Mohammed Abdulhakim AlSaadi

“…Reference evapotranspiration ETo  is one of the most significant factors in the hydrological cycle since it has a great influence on water resource planning and management, agriculture and irrigation management, and other processes in the hydrological sector. …”
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Analyzing Indicators Affecting Commercial Property Value in Metro Station Accessible Area Using Walking Time Consumption: Case of Xi’an, China by Zhen Cao, Xingliang Liu, Bin Lei, Changjiang Liu, Lizhu Jing

“…The results discovered in this study could provide some empirical evidences to commercial property planning in Xi’an.…”
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