Relationship between Itching and the Presence of Demodex Species in the External Auditory Canal in Patients with Chronic Ear Itching by Sevilay Hançer Tecimer, Ayten Gündüz

“…Our study will contribute to this area, where there is a limited number of studies in the literature, and treatment planning can be provided by considering this aetiology in patients with chronic ear itching.Material and Methods: Fifty-two patients with chronic ear itching and 51 patients without itching were included in the study. …”
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The Long-Term Settlement Deformation Automatic Monitoring System for the Chinese High-Speed Railway by Xu Wang, Liangqin Wu, Yi Zhou, Yanru Wang

“…However, the evaluation methods used for large-scale security operations and important infrastructure systems, such as the high-speed railways, are discrete and nonlinear; thus they cannot issue emergency warnings in a timely manner. …”
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Techniques in detect selective leaching in metal components by Maritza Rodríguez Gual, Bruno Lopes Vieira, Rennan Souza da Silva

“…Evaluating the quality of components affected by selective leaching often involves several inspection techniques and assessment methods to determine the extent and severity of degradation. …”
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The Ambidextrous Role of Inland Terminals in Enhancing Port–Hinterland Connectivity by Tomislav Rožić, Diana Božić, Ivona Bajor, Berislav Andrlić

“…This paper presents a framework designed to clarify the importance of fostering strong links between ports and their hinterlands through the establishment of inland terminals. <i>Methods</i>: By applying a conceptual framework and methodologies of literature review and content analysis, this paper highlights the critical importance of developing robust connections between ports and their hinterlands through the implementation of inland terminals. …”
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Perceived quality symbols in short-video social media drive ski tourism behavior by Qi Yang, Tingting Zhang, Irina Mukambaeva, Nurbek Mukambaev

“…This study, grounded in semiotic theory, explored the influence of perceived quality symbols on short-video content on tourists’ behavioral motivation, risk perception, and intention to participate in ski tourism. Using a mixed-methods approach, qualitative analysis identified key symbolic dimensions—environmental quality, informational quality, interactive quality, vlogger quality, and service quality—while quantitative analysis validated the “perceived quality symbol–motivation–behavior” model. …”
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Posterior Fossa Arachnoid Cyst Masking a Delayed Diagnosis of Hyperparathyroidism in a Child by B. Dhamija, D. Kombogiorgas, I. Hussain, G. A. Solanki

“…The inclusion of primary hyperparathyroidism in the differential diagnosis is necessary when evaluating patients presenting with nonspecific symptoms such as polyuria, fatigue, weight loss, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Methods. We report the case of an eleven-year-old girl presenting with three years history of headaches, visual disturbance, along with episodes of emotional lability. …”
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Health Impacts of Biophilic Design from a Multisensory Interaction Perspective: Empirical Evidence, Research Designs, and Future Directions by Jie Yin, Haoyue Zhu, Jing Yuan

“…In addition, we systematically summarized the key methods and technologies used in experimental studies that explore the health benefits of biophilic design in terms of study types and population, environmental exposure simulation, health benefit measurement, and experimental process design. …”
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Assessing the influence of multimedia instruction on knowledge transfer in higher education: Multimodal learning experiences by Daigo Bernadetha Haule, Thanaa Shaker, Godfrey Yohanes Nkwera

“…Focused on the evolution from traditional lecture-based methods to interactive approaches, the research conducted at the Indonesian International Islamic University with postgraduate students highlights live demonstrations as the preferred multimedia tool, perfectly aligning with the practical nature of postgraduate education. …”
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Enhanced Realism in Animal Fur Simulation for Digital Conservation: A Physically-Based Rendering and Augmented Reality Approach by Xuewei Xu, Chuanqian Tang, Xiaodan Zhang, Zhiqiang Liu

“…Comparative experiments demonstrate that the approach surpasses traditional static display fidelity and animation rendering efficiency methods. User feedback further validates its effectiveness for scientific research and environmental education. …”
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Exploring the Differential Diagnosis of Adrenal Adenoma in the Context of Situs Ambiguous: A Clinical Case Study by Pavel E. Stanchev, Mariya Dimitrova, Desislava Makakova, Boris Tilov

“…The patient’s medical history included benign prostatic hyperplasia and tuberculous pleurisy. Methods included a thorough physical examination and laboratory tests, which showed normal cortisol levels and ACTH rhythm. …”
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Scleritis Caused by In Vitro Linezolid-Resistant Nocardia asteroides by Andres Gonzalez, Kaihan Fakhar, David Gubernick, Sonal Tuli

“…To describe a case of postoperative scleritis caused by a novel strain of Nocardia resistant to linezolid and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX). Methods. Case report of a patient with microbiologically proven scleritis due to Nocardia asteroides. …”
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Blue light stimulation of the blind spot in human: from melanopsin to clinically relevant biomarkers of myopia by Ana Amorim-de-Sousa, Ranjay Chakraborty, Michael J. Collins, Paulo Fernandes, José González‑Méijome, Jens Hannibal, Hosein Hoseini-Yazdi, Scott A. Read, Jens Ellrich, Tim Schilling

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Rural heat health disparities: Evidence from the U.S. National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) by Minwoo Ahn, Ladd Keith, Heidi E. Brown

“…Previous studies focus on the heat impacts in urban areas due to the focus on the greater population and urban heat island effect, but this tendency results in the effect of heat on rural health being overlooked. Methods: Using the National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) data from 2021 to 2023, this study compares heat-related illness (HRI) in urban and rural areas of the U.S. …”
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An economic evaluation of laparoscopy and open surgery in the treatment of tubal pregnancy by Ben W.J Mol, Petra J. Hajenius, Simone Engelsbel, Willem M. Ankum, Fulco Van derVeen, Douwe J. Hemrika, Patrick M.M. Bossuyt

“…This study assesses the impact of the introduction of laparoscopy in the surgical treatment of tubal pregnancy on costs. Methods. Consecutive patients undergoing primary surgery for tubal pregnancy between January 1992 and December 1995 were included in the study. …”
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Dual-Channel Deepfake Audio Detection: Leveraging Direct and Reverberant Waveforms by Gunwoo Lee, Jungmin Lee, Minkyo Jung, Joseph Lee, Kihun Hong, Souhwan Jung, Yoseob Han

“…Previous approaches have attempted to capture deepfake features by combining video and audio content; however, these methods are ineffective when video and audio are mismatched due to occlusion. …”
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A Comparative Rugoscopic Study of the Dentate and Edentulous Individuals in the South Indian Population by Jagdish Prasad Rajguru, Satya Ranjan Misra, Nagaveni S. Somayaji, K. M. K. Masthan, Aravindha N. Babu, Neeta Mohanty

“…This study aims to investigate rugae patterns in dentulous and edentulous patients of both sexes in South Indian population and to find whether palatoscopy is a useful tool in human identification. Materials and Methods. Four hundred outpatients from Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, were included in the study. …”
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Advances in Batteries, Battery Modeling, Battery Management System, Battery Thermal Management, SOC, SOH, and Charge/Discharge Characteristics in EV Applications by R. Ranjith Kumar, C. Bharatiraja, K. Udhayakumar, S. Devakirubakaran, K. Sathiya Sekar, Lucian Mihet-Popa

“…Furthermore, the different battery charging approaches and optimization methods are discussed. The Battery Management System performs a wide range of tasks, including as monitoring voltage and current, estimating charge and discharge, equalizing and protecting the battery, managing temperature conditions, and managing battery data. …”
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Molecular markers of cardiac fibrosis after myocardial infarction by O. L. Barbarash, A. G. Kutikhin, T. B. Pecherina, R. S. Tarasov, V. V. Kashtalap, N. V. Fedorova, L. A. Bogdanov, O. N. Hryachkova, D. Yu. Sedykh

“…To perform a screening for molecular markers of cardiac fibrosis upon myocardial infarction.Materials and Methods. We carried out echocardiography-guided endomyocardial biopsy of affected and intact interventricular septum segments of 7 patients with anterior myocardial infarction. …”
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Hyperspectral imaging as a non-destructive technique for estimating the nutritional value of food by Juan-Jesús Marín-Méndez, Paula Luri Esplandiú, Miriam Alonso-Santamaría, Berta Remirez-Moreno, Leyre Urtasun Del Castillo, Jaione Echavarri Dublán, Eva Almiron-Roig, María-José Sáiz-Abajo

“…The best performance was for estimating the protein content with a RMSE of 1.02 and a R2 equal to 0.88 in a test set, following by moisture (RMSE of 2.21 and R2 equal to 0.85), energy value (RMSE of 21.84 and R2 equal to 0.76) and total fat (RMSE of 2.17 and R2 equal to 0.72). …”
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Comparative analysis of upper body postural angles and their association with neck pain in car and motorcycle drivers by Aafreen Aafreen, Abdur Raheem Khan, Ashfaque Khan, Ausaf Ahmad, Monira I. Aldhahi, Weam Okab Alsalem, Mohammed M Alshehri, Almutasim Billa Moafa, Ahmed Ghazwani, Mohammad Abu Shaphe

“…Purpose: This study aimed to assess upper-body postural angles and neck pain among car drivers and motorcycle drivers separately, and to compare these outcomes between the two groups. Methods: This cross-sectional study comprised a total of 200 participants, with an equal distribution between car drivers (n = 100) and motorcycle drivers (n = 100). …”
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