Deep learning feature-based model for predicting lymphovascular invasion in urothelial carcinoma of bladder using CT images by Bangxin Xiao, Yang Lv, Canjie Peng, Zongjie Wei, Qiao Xv, Fajin Lv, Qing Jiang, Huayun Liu, Feng Li, Yingjie Xv, Quanhao He, Mingzhao Xiao

“…Methods Data and CT images of 577 patients across four medical centers were retrospectively collected. …”
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Fuzzy model-based analysis of user feedback for product development insights by Anna Sudár, Borbála Berki, Ildikó Horváth

“…Beyond this proposed framework, the primary novelty in the field of modeling lies in the special modification of the TS fuzzy model transformation method that enables the selection of principal components within the fuzzy rules and facilitates the use of interpretable fuzzy sets, along with a pseudo-inverse-based model adaptation that mitigates the computational load as the number of users grows. …”
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Mind the gap: a nested randomised pilot study of culturally inclusive, internet-delivered prolonged exposure for PTSD among immigrants by Olof Molander, Karoline Kolaas, Nitya Jayaram-Lindström, Moa Pontén, Josefin Särnholm, Maria Bragesjö

“…The intervention incorporated simplified language, diverse visual representations, and a user-friendly platform. …”
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An interpretable machine learning model for predicting early liver metastasis after pancreatic cancer surgery by Hao Zhu, Yiyan Zhou, Danyang Shen, Kejia Wu, Xiaojie Gan, Xiaofeng Xue, Weigang Zhang, Xiaohua Yang, Junyi Qiu, Ding Sun

“…This study aims to develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model for predicting early liver metastasis (ELM) following pancreatic cancer surgery. Method This retrospective study included 407 pancreatic cancer patients who underwent surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University between January 2015 and December 2023, aiming to develop and validate a predictive model. …”
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Watershed scale soil moisture estimation model using machine learning and remote sensing in a data-scarce context by Marcelo Bueno, Carlos Baca García, Nilton Montoya, Pedro Rau, Hildo Loayza

“…The results indicate that the proposed method demonstrated spatial and hydrological coherence, along with a satisfactory downscaling quality. …”
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DOES SEVERE OBESITY EFFECT EARLY POSTOPERATIVE RECOVERY AND SURGICAL OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY UNDER SPINAL ANESTHESIA? by Ahmed Ömer Halat, Muhammet İrfan Dönmez, Murat Gönen, Ömer Erkam Arslan, Betül Başaran

“…Objective: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate if severe obesity has any deleterious effect on the early postoperative course in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) under spinal anesthesia, and the secondary aim is to determine whether severe obesity changes surgical results. Material and Method: The study included 100 patients who underwent a PNL operation for kidney stones of ≥2cm in our clinic. …”
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An Analysis of Wrist Motions During Daily Activities From a Directional Perspective: The Significance of Directions Beyond the Dart‐Throwing Motion by Qipei Wei, Shijie Jia, Shengfang Zhang, Xiaofeng Qiao, Zhixin Wang, Chang Liu, Shanlin Chen

“…This study aims to investigate the directional characteristics of wrist motions during ADL with optical motion capture technology. Method This is a basic science study. Twenty‐six right‐handed subjects executed 22 ADLs, with angular wrist positions tracked via retroreflective markers on the dominant limb. …”
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A Critical Analysis of the CFD-DEM Simulation of Pharmaceutical Aerosols Deposition in Upper Intra-Thoracic Airways: Considerations on Aerosol Transport and Deposition by Georgi H. Spasov, Riccardo Rossi, Andrea Vanossi, Ciro Cottini, Andrea Benassi

“…A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model coupled with discrete elements methods (DEM) is used to predict the transport and deposition of the aerosol. …”
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Evaluation of indicators of goniometry of the ankle joint in the complex rehabilitation of athletes with peroneal tendinopathy by A. D. Repetyuk, E. E. Achkasov, A. P. Sereda, N. R. Zhestyankin

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of the developed comprehensive program of physical rehabilitation with tendinopathy of the fibular tendons.Materials and methods. The study involved 60 professional male athletes with the diagnosis of “fibular tendinopathy” established by ultrasound examination. …”
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Can Osteotomes Be Sharpened in the Operating Room Inexpensively and Effectively? An Experimental Study on Sandpaper Versus Arkansas Stone by Cem Bayraktar, Nesrettin Fatih Turgut, Mehmet Eser Sancaktar

“…This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of two inexpensive and easily accessible sharpeners that can be used in the operation room immediately before surgery. Materials and Methods: Three new Cinelli osteotomes were subjected to base sharpness measurements and then used to cut same-sized artificial bone blocks by applying hammer blows with equal force. …”
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Relative Efficacy of Quercetin Compared with Benzydamine Hydrochloride in Minor Aphthae: A Prospective, Parallel, Double Blind, Active Control, Preliminary Study by Maitreyi Pandya, Anupama N. Kalappanavar, Rajeshwari G. Annigeri, Dhanya S. Rao

“…One such agent is a flavonoid named quercetin with proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and ulcer healing properties. Methods. 40 patients with minor aphthous ulcers were divided equally into two groups: A and B. …”
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Identification of the Synoptic Causes of Torrential Rainfall Events in the Canary Islands (1950–2020) by Pablo Máyer Suárez, Ángel Luque Söllheim

“…Subsequently, the isobaric configurations at the surface and at 500 hPa were analysed by applying the following two classification methods: the automatic one of Jenkinson and Collinson (1977) and the subjective one of Jorge Olcina (1994). …”
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Analyzing public sentiment on implementing the presidential threshold in Indonesia's presidential election system by Randa Gustiawan, Rafzan Rafzan, Doni Ropawandi, Suswanta Suswanta, Ulung Pribadi

“…However, over time, it has become a subject of prolonged debate, as it was perceived to undermine the rights of individuals in government and impede the principle of equality in democracy. This study utilizes qualitative research methods to gauge public sentiment regarding implementing the presidential threshold in Indonesia's presidential election system after the 2019 election. …”
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Application of Deep Learning to the Prediction of Solar Irradiance through Missing Data by R. Girimurugan, P. Selvaraju, Prabahar Jeevanandam, M. Vadivukarassi, S. Subhashini, N. Selvam, S. K. Hasane Ahammad, S. Mayakannan, Selvakumar Kuppusamy Vaithilingam

“…The outcomes prove that the suggested methods perform better than competing strategies when measured by various criteria. …”
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Metabolic and radiofrequency features of reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide effects on biological tissue ex vivo by A. K. Martusevich, A. G. Galka, E. S. Golygina, A. S. Fedotova

“…To assess the effects of reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide on the scar tissue ex vivo.Materials and Methods. The study was performed using fragments of scar tissue (n = 10) removed intraoperatively in patients with Dupuytren's contracture. …”
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SOD-Mimic Cu(II) Dimeric Complexes Involving Kinetin and Its Derivative: Preparation and Characterization by Radka Novotná, Zdeněk Trávníček, Radovan Herchel

“…The results of these methods, particularly the temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibility, showed the complexes to be dimeric with a strong antiferromagnetic exchange (J = −290 cm−1 for complex 1 and J = −160 cm−1 for 2). …”
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Analyzing meteorological risks to highway infrastructure in Saskatchewan by Monirul Islam, Golam Kabir, Muhammad Rehan Anis

“…Using ArcGIS, hazard maps were developed and reclassified through three methods: equal-weighting, score-based assessment, and the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). …”
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Expression of Genes and Their Polymorphism Influences the Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis by Abhishek Mishra, Rajeshwar Nath Srivastava, Sachin Awasthi, Devendra Parmar, Priya Mishra

“…Because of high prevalence of OA in Indian population and availability of limited genetic data, we determined whether similar genetic factors are involved in Indians as well. Methods. A case control study was carried out involving 500 patients of knee OA and equal number of healthy controls. …”
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Investigation of the Relationship between Women Indicators and Socio-Economic Development Index using Spatial Econometrics Models by Lale Görgülü, Çağla Görgülü

“…The dataset for this study includes the socioeconomic development index scores of provinces and indicators related to women. The methods used in this study are correlation analysis, regression analysis, and spatial analyses (including spatial autoregressive and spatial error models, Moran’s I and Lagrange multiplier diagnostics). …”
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Cultural Integrations for Organisational Performance: Synthesising Western Liberal, Sinocentric and Ubuntu perspectives in South African Career Management Services by Shereen Sikwela, Melvin Diedericks

“…South African public organisations intrinsically integrate diverse cultural perspectives by embracing and promoting developmental state ideals, democratic principles of equality and fairness, and communitarianism in their governance frameworks. …”
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