Edge enhancement of potential field data using the enhanced gradient (EG) filter by Ahmad Alvandi, Korimilli N Durga Prasad, Hazel Deniz Toktay

“…Potential field data play a critical role in interpreting various geologic structural features through edge detection filters that aid in mapping subsurface structural features. …”
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Catheter Ablation of Frequent PVCs in Structural Heart Disease: Impact on Left Ventricular Function and Clinical Outcomes by Nikias Milaras, Nikolaos Ktenopoulos, Paschalis Karakasis, Aikaterini-Eleftheria Karanikola, Vasileios Michopoulos, Konstantinos Pamporis, Panagiotis Dourvas, Anastasios Apostolos, Zoi Sotiriou, Stefanos Archontakis, Athanasios Kordalis, Konstantinos Gatzoulis, Skevos Sideris

“…Key outcomes were LVEF recovery, functional status, and procedural success rates. <b>Results:</b> In ischemic cardiomyopathy, RFA reduced PVC burden significantly and resulted in modest but significant LVEF improvement. …”
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Deep Defense Against Mal-Doc: Utilizing Transformer and SeqGAN for Detecting and Classifying Document Type Malware by Gati Lother Martin, Sang-Min Lee, Jong-Hyun Kim, Young-Seob Jeong, Ah Reum Kang, Jiyoung Woo

“…The proposed model will solve this gap by detecting and classifying document-type malware families using script codes, including tags, to write documents and script languages to execute malicious functions. …”
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A changing of the garden: evaluating the performance and ecosystem functionality of alternative oyster garden structures in residential waterways by Adrian Sakr, Logan D. Mazor, Eric C. Milbrandt, Joseph P. Morton, Andrew H. Altieri

“…Oyster gardening, in which hanging oyster recruitment substrates are suspended from docks, has become an increasingly common and accessible technique for coastal communities to support local oyster populations for biodiversity enhancement, habitat restoration, and ecological functions including water filtration. However, little research has been done to evaluate materials and methods for oyster garden structures regarding cost, ease of assembly, durability, and ecosystem benefits, making it difficult to scale up efforts and maximize project success and sustainability. …”
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Structure and Functional Properties of Proteins from Different Soybean Varieties as Affected by the 11S/7S Globulin Ratio by Yichen Hou, Lu Huang, Guangliang Xing, Xiaotian Yuan, Xiaoyan Zhang, Dongqing Dai, Xingxing Yuan, Xin Chen, Chenchen Xue

“…This study investigated the protein content, protein composition, and 11S/7S globulin ratios of 411 soybean samples, and then selected six varieties (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6) for the analysis of the protein structures and functional properties. …”
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Correlation between D-dimer and size of middle cerebral artery infarction and its relation to functional outcome by Ramy Taha Alloush, Mohamed Hamdy Ibrahim, Shahinaz Mohamed Helmy, Aya Ebrahim Marwan, Mona Ali Eissa, Adel T. Alloush, Mohamed Khaled Elewa

“…Furthermore, data from neuroimaging, clinical, laboratory, and demographic sources were examined. Additionally, the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score was used to evaluate the predictive usefulness of plasma D-dimer on a patient's functional outcome after three months. …”
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Predicting Parkinson's disease trajectory using clinical and functional MRI features: A reproduction and replication study. by Elodie Germani, Nikhil Bhagwat, Mathieu Dugré, Rémi Gau, Albert A Montillo, Kevin P Nguyen, Andrzej Sokolowski, Madeleine Sharp, Jean-Baptiste Poline, Tristan Glatard

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Health literacy in relation to web-based measurement of cognitive function in the home: UK Women’s Cohort Study by Alan J Gow, Janet Cade, Darren C Greenwood, Gareth Hagger-Johnson, Stian Reimers

“…Objective Older adults may require additional support to comprehend written information due to inadequate health literacy, which involves components of cognitive function including reaction time. This study tested the acceptability of web-based reaction time testing in the UK Women’s Cohort Study and possible sources of bias. …”
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Validation of skeletal muscle cis-regulatory module predictions reveals nucleotide composition bias in functional enhancers. by Andrew T Kwon, Alice Yi Chou, David J Arenillas, Wyeth W Wasserman

“…A subset of 19 CRMs validated as functional in the assay. The rate of predictive success reveals striking limitations of computational regulatory sequence analysis methods for CRM discovery. …”
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Numerical modeling of oxygen diffusion in tissue spheroids undergoing fusion using function representation and finite volumes by Katherine Vilinski-Mazur, Bogdan Kirillov, Oleg Rogozin, Dmitry Kolomenskiy

“…Prevention of necrosis is crucial to success of tissue engineering methods and such prevention requires estimation of cell viability in the spheroid. …”
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Optimal band selection and transfer in drone-based hyperspectral images for plant-level vegetable crops identification using statistical-swarm intelligence (SSI) hybrid algorithms by Anagha S. Sarma, Rama Rao Nidamanuri

“…The specific wavelengths corresponding to optimal bands are capable of detecting crops in images captured at different heights and taken at a different time period, showing the space-time transfer potential of the selected bands for crop detection. …”
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Psycholinguistic Mechanisms for Actualization of Translating Activities of the Interpreter by Ернест Івашкевич, Алла Яцюрик

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Clinical Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction with Aesthetics, Retention, Function, and Comfort of Removable Complete and Partial Acrylic Dentures by Amal Qasim Ahmed, Rusul Subhi Hassan, Hussein Ali M. Hussein, Amenah Hafedh Khudhair, Nabaa Basim Alhusseini, Salah M. Ibrahim

“… Objectives: The quality of removable dentures (acrylic partial and complete) significantly affects patients’ quality of life, encompassing aspects such as aesthetics, function and the psychological well-being of individuals by restoring their smile. …”
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A long tail of truth and beauty: A zigzag pattern of feather formation determines the symmetry, complexity, and beauty of the peacock’s tail [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2... by Santosh Jagadeeshan, Rama Singh

“…Background Darwin assumed that the peacock’s long train was maladaptive and was the indirect effect of selection by female mate choice based on the train’s beauty. …”
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A long tail of truth and beauty: A zigzag pattern of feather formation determines the symmetry, complexity, and beauty of the peacock’s tail [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2... by Santosh Jagadeeshan, Rama Singh

“…Background Darwin assumed that the peacock’s long train was maladaptive and was the indirect effect of selection by female mate choice based on the train’s beauty. …”
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Ventricular assist device support in neonates and infants with a failing functionally univentricular circulationCentral Message by Mark S. Bleiweis, MD, James C. Fudge, MD, Giles J. Peek, MD, Himesh V. Vyas, MD, Susana Cruz Beltran, MD, Andrew D. Pitkin, MBBS, MRCP, Kevin J. Sullivan, MD, Jose F. Hernandez-Rivera, MD, Joseph Philip, MD, Jeffrey P. Jacobs, MD

“…Here we describe our selection criteria, technical details, management strategies, pitfalls, and current outcomes for neonates with functionally univentricular hearts supported with a VAD. …”
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Therapeutic Role of Green Tea on Human Body Function, Some Diseases and Weight loss: A Review by Sawsan Al-Harbi, Fouad Gatea

“…Therapeutic role of green tea on human body function, some diseases and weight loss: A review. …”
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Lower extremity functional performance tests and their measurement properties in athletes: a systematic review and narrative synthesis by Alison Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Lee Herrington, James Martin, Rosalyn Cooke, Andy Soundy

“…Objective To identify functional performance tests (FPTs) with potential to identify athletes at risk of lower extremity injury (LEI) and assess their measurement properties.Design Systematic review conducted in line with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and PRISMA in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Sports Science guidance.Data sources Two-stage systematic search of Medline, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and SPORTDiscus databases from inception to 24 November 2023, supplemented by hand searching of reference lists, key journals and grey literature.Eligibility criteria Search 1 identified FPT predicting LEI in athletes aged &gt;16 years competing at elite, pre-elite or collegiate levels and feasible in the field. …”
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Phycobacteria Biodiversity, Selected Isolation, and Bioactivity Elucidation of New Bacterial Species of Highly Toxic Marine Dinoflagellate <i>Alexandrium minutum</i> amtk4 by Xiaoling Zhang, Zekang Pan, Jinkai Zhang, Bingqian Liu, Qiao Yang

“…Furthermore, based on a combinational enhanced cultivation strategy (CECS) procedure for the selected isolation for cultivable phycobacteria, a new yellow-pigmented bioactive bacterium designated ABI-6-9 was successfully recovered from cultivable phycobacteria of the highly toxic <i>A. minutum</i> strain amtk4. …”
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Role of Post-Operative Rehabilitation in TM Joint Arthritis: Functional Outcomes of Interposition Trapeziectomy vs. Prosthesis by Camillo Fulchignoni, Silvia Pietramala, Leopoldo Arioli, Emanuele Gerace, Domenico De Mauro, Giulia Frittella, Elisa Di Dio, Mirko Grauso, Gianfranco Merendi, Lorenzo Rocchi

“…<b>Background</b>: Trapeziometacarpal (TM) joint arthritis is a common condition causing pain and functional limitations, particularly in activities requiring pinch and grip strength. …”
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