Association of Albumin‐To‐Creatinine Ratio With Diabetic Retinopathy Among US Adults (NHANES 2009–2016) by Han Dai, Ling Liu, Weiwei Xu

“…This study assesses the predictive efficacy of the urinary serum albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio (UACR/SACR Ratio) against traditional biomarkers such as the serum albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio (SACR) and urinary albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio (UACR) for evaluating DR risk. …”
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Comparing Minor Connector Castability of Printed Cast Partial Dentures to Conventional Cast Partial Dentures: An In-vitro Study by Meghna Budati, Suresh Venugopalan

“…Introduction: Partial denture prostheses are used to restore missing teeth and oral function, with minor connectors playing a crucial role in the denture framework. Traditionally, Cast Partial Dentures (CPD) are made using wax patterns and metal casting; however, this process can sometimes result in issues such as porosity or distortion. …”
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Donor site healing response to low-level laser therapy following skin graft surgery by Mahmoud Salah Salem, Haidy Nady Ashem, Salah Mohamed Abdelghani, Noha Mohamed Kamel

“…All patients received conventional medical treatment and traditional wound care (dressing). Photography and J Image software were used to measure wound surface area before the treatment (day 1 post-operative), day 11 post-operative, and day 21 post-operative in both groups. …”
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EEG alpha/beta features as a biomarker for quantifying pain in patients with lumbar disk herniation by Rumei Li, Wanqi Shao, Shumei Zhao, Lingli Wang, Chao Yu, Lanying Liu, Kuiying Yin

“…This study aimed to analyze the EEG changes in patients with lumbar disk herniation (LDH) under traditional Chinese medicine small needle knife and to further explore the feasibility of EEG as an indicator of pain assessment in patients with LDH.MethodsThis study conducted resting-state electroencephalography on 20 patients with LDH before and after treatment and on 20 healthy controls, respectively. …”
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Practice and effectiveness evaluation of integrated teaching of life education and hospice & palliative care for undergraduates in a medical college in Shanghai by JING Limei, WANG Jingrong, WANG Hui

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Polydopamine grafting polyether ether ketone to stabilize growth factor for efficient osteonecrosis repair by Yi Sun, Jingyun Liu, Kaijia Chen, Nannan Zhong, Chengpeng He, Xinming Luan, Xiaobei Zang, Jianbo Sun, Ning Cao, Wenbo Wang, Qiang Ren

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Improving the power production efficiency of microbial fuel cell by using biosynthesized polyanaline coated Fe3O4 as pencil graphite anode modifier by Tekalign Tesfaye, Yohannes Shuka, Sisay Tadesse, Tesfahun Eyoel, Mesele Mengesha

“…These results demonstrate that the synthesized nanocomposite plays an effective and value-added role in modifying traditional carbon anode electrodes within an MFC energy conversion device system.…”
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Study on the Stability and Control of Gob-Side Entry Retaining in Paste Backfill Working Face by Changtao Xu, Xiangyu Wang, Dingchao Chen, Guanghui Wang, Zhenpeng Niu, Huixing Lu

“…Due to the poor stability of the roof and floor of the roadway in the 3-1 coal seam of Chahasu Coal Mine, traditional gob-side entry retaining (GER) methods fail to meet the production safety requirements. …”
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Explainability of Network Intrusion Detection Using Transformers: A Packet-Level Approach by Pahavalan Rajkumardheivanayahi, Ryan Berry, Nicholas U. Costagliola, Lance Fiondella, Nathaniel D. Bastian, Gokhan Kul

“…We have adapted this technology to NIDS to extract key features and characteristics of the header and payload in the context of various attacks. Unlike traditional classification methods that assign predefined labels to network packets, this method focuses on generating tags based on the packet signature that explains the packet content and potential risks through high variability and explainability based on cosine semantic similarity scores of embeddings. …”
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Advancing Horticultural Crop Loss Reduction Through Robotic and AI Technologies: Innovations, Applications, and Practical Implications by H. W. Gammanpila, M. A. Nethmini Sashika, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani

“…For instance, Ji et al. in 2007 developed an artificial neural network (ANN)-based system for rice yield prediction in Fujian, China, improving accuracy over traditional models. Moreover, AI-powered imaging techniques, such as computer vision, enable the early detection of diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies in plants. …”
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The Usability and Effect of a Novel Intelligent Rehabilitation Exergame System on Quality of Life in Frail Older Adults: Prospective Cohort Study by Chien-Hsiang Chang, Chun-Chun Wei, Wei-Chih Lien, Tai-Hua Yang, Bo Liu, Yimo Lin, Poh Thong Tan, Yang-Cheng Lin

“…Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the exercise frequency among older adults decreased, further contributing to frailty. Traditional rehabilitation using repetitive movements tends not to attract older adults to perform independently. …”
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Lentinan Attenuates Damage of the Small Intestinal Mucosa, Liver, and Lung in Mice with Gut-Origin Sepsis by Zhongshen Kuang, Tingting Jin, ChangYi Wu, Yanan Zong, Panpan Yin, WangYu Dong, Xue Lin, WeiYan You, Chenlong Zhang, Lijie Wang, Yongying Liu, Shan Ren, Jiangwen Yin, Hang Xu

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Improved Estimation of Aboveground Biomass in Rubber Plantations Using Deep Learning on UAV Multispectral Imagery by Hongjian Tan, Weili Kou, Weiheng Xu, Leiguang Wang, Huan Wang, Ning Lu

“…Nonetheless, it remains unclear whether DL can surpass traditional ML methods in improving the AGB estimation accuracy in rubber plantations. …”
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Development of Prone Position Ventilation Device and Study on the Application Effect of Combined Life Support Technology in Critically Ill Patients by Yufeng Li, Qiaoqiao Hu, Wenjie Wang, Changhong Du, Siwen Fan, Linlin Xu, Songmei Li, Bei Chen

“…Patients were allocated to either a control group receiving traditional prone positioning aids (ordinary sponge pads and pillows) or an intervention group using a newly developed adjustable prone positioning device. …”
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Ethnobotany of vascular plants use, conservation and management practice in the homegardens by the people of Dawuro in Southwestern Ethiopia by Mathewos Agize, Zemede Asfaw, Sileshi Nemomissa, Tizazu Gebre

“…Abstract Background Homegardens (HGs) are well-time-honored traditional land use systems in small plots of land with purposely designed intricate structure and a mixture of planted vascular plants (VPs) for different purposes. …”
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Explainable Self-Supervised Dynamic Neuroimaging Using Time Reversal by Zafar Iqbal, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Usman Mahmood, Qasim Zia, Zening Fu, Vince D. Calhoun, Sergey Plis

“…Objective: Functional magnetic resonance imaging data pose significant challenges due to their inherently noisy and complex nature, making traditional statistical models less effective in capturing predictive features. …”
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Latest Advancements in Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS): Revisiting an Established Therapy with New Possibilities by Patel P, Green M, Tram J, Wang E, Murphy M, Abd-Elsayed AA, Chakravarthy K

“…Integrating automated and personalized adjustments can help streamline treatment, enhance patient compliance, and overcome traditional barriers to the effective implementation of these modalities. …”
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Deep Learning for Discrimination of Early Spinal Tuberculosis from Acute Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture on CT by Liu W, Wang J, Lei Y, Liu P, Han Z, Wang S, Liu B

“…These models offer a promising alternative to traditional imaging and invasive procedures, potentially promoting early and accurate diagnosis, reducing healthcare costs, and improving patient outcomes. …”
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Exploring the antimicrobial and antioxidative potential of Leucas aspera (Willd.) link: Phytochemical screening, molecular docking, and HR-LC/MS profiling against SARS-CoV-2 protei... by Thavasiaanatham Seenivasan Shalini, Ragothaman Prathiviraj, Poomalai Senthilraja

“…Link, a member of the Lamiaceae family and commonly known as ''Thumbai,'' is found throughout India and has been utilized in traditional Indian medicine to treat various ailments. …”
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First Report on Microbial-Derived Polydeoxyribonucleotide: A Sustainable and Enhanced Alternative to Salmon-Based Polydeoxyribonucleotide by Doobyeong Chae, Sae-Woong Oh, Yoon-Seo Choi, Dae-Jung Kang, Chun-Woong Park, Jongsung Lee, Won-Sang Seo

“…The findings demonstrate the enhanced biological properties of L-PDRN over traditional salmon-derived PDRN across several assays. …”
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