Organization, density, and content of collagen in the body wall of sea cucumbers Acaudina rosettis and Phyllophorus sp. by Nithasya Nabilla, Imarotus Shofiyah, Sugiharto, Dita Alvitasari, Sri Sumarsih, Firas Khaleyla, Ismiliana Wirawati, Dwi Winarni

“…They were histologically processed using the paraffin method before staining them with Van Gieson to visualize collagen in the cross-sections of body wall tissue. …”
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Susceptibility of Sardinella lemuru to emerging marine microplastic pollution by J.D.H. Palermo, K.L. Labrador, J.D. Follante, A.B. Agmata, M.J.R. Pante, R.N. Rollon, L.T. David

“…The dominant microplastics were 97.94 % in the form of fibers while 1.52 % and 0.54 % were respectively classified into fragments and films. Method validation by isolating microplastics from spiked samples (n = 30) with three retrieval attempts showed 100% recovery efficiency. …”
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An Automatic Registration System Based on Augmented Reality to Enhance Civil Infrastructure Inspections by Leonardo Binni, Massimo Vaccarini, Francesco Spegni, Leonardo Messi, Berardo Naticchia

“…To address the bidirectional registration challenge, this study introduces a high-accuracy automatic registration method and system based on Augmented Reality (AR) that streamlines data exchange between the field and a knowledge graph-based Digital Twin (DT) platform for infrastructure management, and vice versa. …”
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Application of Elastic networks and Bayesian networks to explore influencing factors associated with arthritis in middle-aged and older adults in the Chinese community by Tao Zhong, Tianlun Li, Jiapei Hu, Jiayi Hu, Li Jin, Yuxuan Xie, Bin Ma, Bin Ma, Dailun Hu

“…We performed structural learning of the BNs based on the taboo algorithm and used the maximum likelihood method for parameter learning of the BNs. In total, 15,764 participants were enrolled in this study, which included 5,076 patients with arthritis. …”
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A Robust Cross-Channel Image Watermarking Technique for Tamper Detection and its Precise Localization by Muhammad Ashraf, Adnan Nadeem, Oussama Benrhouma, Muhammad Sarim, Kashif Rizwan, Amir Mehmood

“…Consequently, attackers can present the falsification of visual elements as a non-malicious perturbation. Such a type of attack poses a serious security challenge. …”
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Development and Quality Enhancement of Fried Fish Cake Prototype with Transglutaminase, Trehalose, and Herbal Oil for Room Temperature Distribution by Ye Youl Kim, Khawaja Muhammad Imran Bashir, Seonyeong Kang, Yongjoon Park, Jae Hak Sohn, Jae-Suk Choi

“…This study focuses on developing a fried fish cake prototype with improved quality and extended shelf-life, enabling room-temperature distribution through an innovative high-temperature and high-process retort method. Surimi-based products typically necessitate cold storage and a refrigerated distribution system, affecting their physical properties and flavor while escalating costs. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on the Application of 3D Convolutional Neural Networks in Medical Imaging by Satyam Tiwari, Goutam Jain, Dasharathraj K. Shetty, Manu Sudhi, Jayaraj Mymbilly Balakrishnan, Shreepathy Ranga Bhatta

“…Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are kinds of deep learning models that were created primarily for processing and evaluating visual input, which makes them extremely applicable in the field of medical imaging. …”
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Successful salvage of torsion testis by means of intraoperative indocyanine green fluorescence imaging by Yumi Shirasaki, Masumi Kawashima, Takuya Kimura, Hiroaki Yamanaka, Kousuke Hatta, Joel Branch, Yasuo Matsuda

“…Conclusion The blood flow in the testis was visually confirmed during the IICG fluorescence method. …”
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Counselling on healthy lifestyles in Estonian family magazines (1930–1940): a thematic analysis by Merle Talvik, Taimi Tulva, Kristi Puusepp, Ülle Ernits

“…The aim of the study is to reflect on and interpret the health counselling legacy published in family magazines over the years 1930â1940, using the thematic analysis method. Data collection was conducted through collecting historical pictures and texts in collaboration with the Estonian Health Museum during the years 2023â2024. …”
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Association of estimated pulse wave velocity with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality in obstructive sleep apnea patients: results from NHANES by Huizhong Lin, Huiyun Zheng, Tao Lin, Lianglong Chen

“…BackgroundThis study aims to investigate the relationship between estimated pulse wave velocity (ePWV) and all-cause mortality (ACM) and cardiovascular mortality (CVM) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).Method and resultsA cohort study was conducted using data from the NHANES database (2005–2008, 2015–2018), focusing on adults with OSA. ePWV was calculated based on age and mean blood pressure. …”
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Adherence, satisfaction and health-related quality of life in HIV-infected patients with antiretroviral therapy in Spain. The ARPAS study by J. M. Ventura Cerdá, M.ª Tébenes Cortés, M.ª T. Martín Conde, R. Morillo Verdugo, M. A. Casado Gómez

“…Objective: To determine the relationship between satisfaction with antiretroviral therapy (ART), adherence and quality of life (QoL) in adult patients diagnosed with HIV infection and ART according to the posologic load. Method: Multicenter, observational and cross-sectional study. …”
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ASD-YOLO: a lightweight network for coffee fruit ripening detection in complex scenarios by Baofeng Ye, Baofeng Ye, Renzheng Xue, Renzheng Xue, Haiqiang Xu, Haiqiang Xu

“…In order to improve the detection efficiency of coffee fruit maturity, this paper proposes an improved detection method based on YOLOV7 to efficiently identify the maturity of coffee fruits, called ASD-YOLO. …”
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Participatory modelling across Kenyan villages facilitates insights into the complexity of human–elephant interactions by Lynn Von Hagen, Steven A. Gray, Bruce A. Schulte, Mwangi Githiru, Helena I. Kiute, Christopher A. Lepczyk

“…Farmers created group visual models with variables related to conflict with elephants. …”
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Combined intracardiac echocardiography and pressure-sensing catheter for complex PFO closure: a case report by Rui Yan, Xiaofang Li, Jun Li, Xin Shao, Anxin Zhang, Liping Guo, Fanqi Li, Haixiong Wang

“…We refer to this innovative technique as the “push and easy” method. This approach offers a promising solution for the closure of complex long-tunnel PFOs while minimizing radiation exposure during the procedure.Case summaryA 20-year-old male patient with a complex long-tunnel PFO was referred to our center. …”
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Clinical efficacy and safety study of vNOTES for benign ovarian tumors in obese patients by Fei Wang, Yuqin Liu, Yue Xing, Dongdong Wang, Xue Bai, Linlin Li, Chunhua Ma, Yongjuan Sun, Yufang Bai, Liehong Wang

“…No differences were found between the groups concerning anal exhaust time, sexual satisfaction rate, or 24-hour postoperative VAS scores. vNOTES is a safe and feasible surgical method for treating benign ovarian tumors in obese patients, offering advantages such as no abdominal incisions and quicker postoperative recovery.…”
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MnO2 doping induced structural tuning drives superior piezoelectric response in CaBi4Ti4O15-based ceramics by Qilai Wen, Huan-Huan Guo, Zong-Yang Shen, Zhumei Wang, Tao Zeng, Wenqin Luo, Fusheng Song

“…Here, CaBi4Ti3.89(W1/2Co1/2)0.11O15+x wt%MnO2 (CBTWC–xMn, x = 0–0.25) ceramics with superior piezoelectric responses were prepared via a solid-state sintering method. The mechanism of the high piezoresponse was examined by integrating visual crystal structure analysis with piezoresponse force microscopy, revealing that the introduction of MnO2 led to greater distortion of the [TiO6] octahedron and a more oriented domain structure, both of which are critical factors contributing to the enhanced piezoelectric response. …”
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Health-care distribution of patients with genitourinary birth defects in Colombia: a spatial analysis of registered cases by Jessica Santander, Andrés Gutiérrez, Marcela Pérez-Sosa, María P. Donoso, Nicolas Fernandez

“…Objective: We aim to evaluate the geographical distribution of the healthcare access to subspecialized medical care of patients with genitourinary birth defects in Colombia. Method: We reviewed data collected between January 2015 and December 2019 in the Individual Health Records System (RIPS). …”
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Scintigraphic evaluation of colonic transit in children with constipation using 67Ga-citrate by José Manzzini Calegaro, João Tajra, Janaína Souto, Flávia Marciano, Danielle De Landa, Sung Bae, Hélio Filho

“…Patients' dose estimation was 1.9 mSv to the whole body, 1.8 mSv to the ovaries, and 1.4 mSv to the testicular. This method is simple, safe, noninvasive, provides helpful functional information, and allows therapeutic decision regarding chronic constipation.…”
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Oceanographic Factors on Coastal Aggregation of Reef Manta (Mobula alfredi) in The Manta Sandy, Raja Ampat, Indonesia by Awaludin Ahsin, Retno Hartati, Widianingsih Widianingsih, Erlangga D. Sitorus, Hidayati Azizah, Hadi Endrawati

“…Therefore, this study was aimed to determine the sighted frequency of M. alfredi and their related environmental factors during east and west monsoon. Underwater Visual Census (UVC) and camera trap (PhotoID) method were used to observe the appearance of M. alfredi. …”
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Geographic Distribution and Future Projections of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Greece: Analysis from 1991 to 2050 by Themis P. Exarchos, Konstantina Skolariki, Vasiliki Mahairaki, Constantine G. Lyketsos, Panagiotis Vlamos, Nikolaos Scarmeas, Efthimios Dardiotis, on behalf of the Hellenic Initiative Against Alzheimer’s Disease (HIAAD)

“…The distribution of affected individuals varies considerably across different regions of the country. Method: We estimated the number of people living with MCI or dementia in Greece and visualized these estimates using heatmaps by regions for four census years: 1991, 2001, 2011, and 2023 (the 2023 census was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic). …”
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