Maturity Classification and Quality Determination of Cherry Using VNIR Hyperspectral Images and Comprehensive Chemometrics by Yuzhen Wei, Siyi Yao, Feiyue Wu, Qiangguo Yu

“…To improve the imaging performance, two spectral pretreatment methods (wavelet transform, standard normal variable transformation and detrend), three feature selection methods (successive projection algorithm, genetic algorithm, and shuffled frog leaping algorithm), and four regression modeling methods (principal components regression, partial least squares regression, least square-support vector regression, convolutional neural network) were employed and compared. …”
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Modeling Air Combat Behavior for Simulation-Based Pilot Training: A Survey of Machine Learning Approaches by Andreas Strand, Patrick Ribu Gorton, Karsten Brathen

“…However, current simulated entities often display simplified behavior, and traditional methods for improving realism require extensive manual effort to integrate domain knowledge. …”
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EEG-DGRN: dynamic graph representation network for subject-independent ERP detection by Jiabin Zhu, Xuanyu Jin, Yuhang Ming, Wanzeng Kong

“…After that, the temporal dynamic attention module enables the model to pay more attention to subject-invariant representations.Results Our EEG-DGRN model is evaluated on a publicly available rapid serial visual presentation dataset. It achieves a remarkable mean balanced classification accuracy of 87.05%, outperforming all other methods compared in this study.Conclusion Such performance demonstrates its ability to extract subject-invariant EEG features and generalize effectively to unseen subjects. …”
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A Beacon of Space and Time: Detailed Depiction of Human Space in the Xiong’an New Area Guided by Material Cultural Heritages by Yingchun Cao, Jie Yang, Xiaoling Chen, Xiujuan Yang

“…Multiple instruments were combined to realize the depiction, including archeological methods, geographical methods, and sociological methods. …”
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Two-stage Mamba-based diffusion model for image restoration by Lei Liu, Luan Ma, Shuai Wang, Jun Wang, Silas N. Melo

“…However, transformer-based methods face high computational costs due to quadratic complexity, while diffusion-based methods often struggle with suboptimal results due to inaccurate noise estimation. …”
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Improving Tuberculosis Detection in Chest X-Ray Images Through Transfer Learning and Deep Learning: Comparative Study of Convolutional Neural Network Architectures by Alex Mirugwe, Lillian Tamale, Juwa Nyirenda

“… Abstract BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, as current diagnostic methods are often resource-intensive, time-consuming, and inaccessible in many high-burden communities, necessitating more efficient and accurate diagnostic methods to improve early detection and treatment outcomes. …”
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“People have options”: a qualitative study of experiences and influences of PrEP choice among women in South Africa by Siphokazi Dada, Faith Mary Musvipwa, Fatima Abegail Cholo, Melanie Pleaner, Alison Kutywayo, Vusile Butler, Catherine Elizabeth Martin, Saiqa Mullick

“…This study, embedded within an implementation science study introducing new PrEP methods, explores women's experiences of PrEP choice counselling, and factors influencing PrEP choice. …”
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Application of Metagenomic and Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing in Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid by Yang Z, Liu Q, Hu Y, Geng S, Ni JX

“…Zhen Yang,* Qian Liu,* Yi Hu, Shuang Geng, Ji-Xiang Ni Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Shuang Geng, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 26 Shengli Street, Jiangan District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430014, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13476192468, Email gengshuangsky@163.com Ji-Xiang Ni, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 26 Shengli Street, Jiangan District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430014, People’s Republic of China, Email Neejx77@163.comPurpose: To explore the application value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) and targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF).Patients and Methods: Data from 202 patients with suspected PTB at Wuhan Central Hospital (Jan 2022 - Jan 2024) were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Bias Mitigation in Primary Health Care Artificial Intelligence Models: Scoping Review by Maxime Sasseville, Steven Ouellet, Caroline Rhéaume, Malek Sahlia, Vincent Couture, Philippe Després, Jean-Sébastien Paquette, David Darmon, Frédéric Bergeron, Marie-Pierre Gagnon

“…Other methods aimed at enhancing model fairness included group recalibration and the application of the equalized odds metric. …”
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Scleral-fixated IOLs – A comprehensive review of current practices and emerging trends by Manasi Tripathi, Siddhartha Rao, Rajesh Sinha

“…Although alternative methods such as anterior chamber IOLs (ACIOLs) and iris-claw lenses may also be employed in such scenarios, SFIOLs are particularly suitable for eyes with low endothelial cell counts, shallow anterior chambers, iris abnormalities, or aniridia. …”
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Electromagnetic Imaging for Breathing Monitoring by Ivan Vassilyev, Zhassulan Mendakulov

“…The search for new non-invasive methods of investigating the functioning of human internal organs is an urgent task. …”
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Innovative Tools of Educational Organization Development Management: Benchmarking by E. O. Okunkova

“…The study found that benchmarking is the most appropriate way to improve the work of the educational organization, which is a process of constantly measuring and comparing the methods and results of the work of the organization, its individual divisions, functions, processes with organizations chosen for imitation. …”
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Identifying the Educational Dimensions of Virtual Reality Technology on Museum Activities and Services: A Systematic Review by Abolfazl Sadegpour, Hasan Bolkhari Ghehi

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A Multivariate Probit Analysis of Factors Affecting Risk Management Strategy Choices in Dried Apricot Farming by Orhan Gündüz, Ahmet Aslan, Vedat Ceyhan, Zeki Bayramoğlu

“…The risk averse (attitude) coefficients of farmers were estimated by the “equally likely certainty equivalent” method. The factors affecting the risk management strategies choise were estimated using Multivariate Probit Model.…”
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An improved searching algorithm for indoor trajectory reconstruction by Min Li, Jingjing Fu, Yanfang Zhang, Zhujun Zhang, Siye Wang, Huafeng Kong, Rui Mao

“…The algorithm is developed based on the branch-and-bound method, which incorporates both depth-first search and breadth-first search so that a fast trajectory reconstruction on a topological map becomes viable. …”
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Alternative graphemics. Aztec writing system as a case study towards an integrated, digitalised model of non-typographic graphemics by Antonio Perri, Luciano Perondi, Daniele Capo, Roberto Arista, Giampiero Dalai

“…We argue that relevant visual values are ordered in subsets (topological, spatial and logical). …”
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Applications of machine learning in glaucoma diagnosis based on tabular data: a systematic review by Mohammad Hasan Shahriari, Farkhondeh Asadi, Hamid Moghaddasi, Arash Roshanpour, Farideh Sharifipour, Zahra Khorrami

“…Traditional diagnostic methods often suffer from subjectivity and variability, emphasizing the need for more reliable approaches. …”
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Tinjauan Terhadap Bilangan 666 Dalam Wahyu 13 by Roby Setiawan

“…The results show that the number 666 is associated with gematria method, but for the writer, the interpretation of the number 666 using gematria method is not acceptable and still need to be tested more deeply so as not to lead to inaccurate allegations. …”
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A qualitative study on the relationship between doctors and nurses offering primary health at KwaNobuhle (Uitenhage) by M.D. Qolohle, H.H. Conradie, G.A. Ogunbanjo, N.H. Malete

“…All interviews were analysed using the thematic analysis method. Themes were integrated into a single model. …”
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Study on the effect of high energy ultrasonic wave on MIG welding deformation and welding joint performance of LC52 aluminum alloy plate by Cong Jin, Chunguang Xu, Peilu Li, Peng Yin, Yunxi Gao, Yongqiang Wang

“…In addition, the grain size and distribution state of microstructure in the weld zone, fusion and heat affected zone were refined and equalized by using this welding control process. Compared with the conventional welding method (i.e., not under regulation), the impact strength of the weld fusion and heat-affected zone under the action of high-energy ultrasonic waves were increased by 71.7% and 33.6%, respectively, and the tensile strength and elongation of the welded joint were increased by 24.0% and 46.7%, respectively, improving the fracture morphology of weld and then showing better mechanical properties. …”
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