Patient comfort during flexible and rigid cystourethroscopy by Wojciech Krajewski, Romuald Zdrojowy, Joanna Wojciechowska, Katarzyna Kościelska, Janusz Dembowski, Michał Matuszewski, Krzysztof Tupikowski, Bartosz Małkiewicz, Anna Kołodziej

“…Introduction : Cystourethroscopy (CS) is an endoscopic method used to visualize the urethra and the bladder. …”
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Analyze Flipbook-Based Interactive Learning Management Survey Conducted by Teachers on Elementary School Students by Nafiah Nafiah, Sri Hartatik, Pance Mariati, Katrina Dwi Novira Rahmayanti, Sukma Prabawati

“…The research employs a descriptive quantitative method, utilizing an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms to gather data on teachers' familiarity with, experience in designing, and implementation of digital learning using interactive flipbooks. …”
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RISK FACTORS OF DAMAGE OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM IN PATIENTS WITH PRIMARY OSTEOARTHRITIS WITH IDENTIFIED CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS by S. M. Tsvinger, A. V. Govorin, O. O. Portyannikova, E. N. Romanova

“…The aim of the research is to assess risk factors of damage of the cardiovascular system in patients with primary osteoarthritis with identified coronary atherosclerosis.Materials and methods. 52 patients at the mean age 41 [34; 52] were involved in the study. …”
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Temporal and spatial variability of S-wave and coda attenuation in the Central Apennines, Italy by Simona Gabrielli, Aybige Akinci, Edoardo Del Pezzo, Edoardo Del Pezzo

“…First, we computed the S-wave attenuation (Qβ) as a function of frequency Q(f) using the coda normalization method. Then, to visualize the spatial variation of the attenuation over time, we calculated the attenuation of coda waves using a novel 2D kernel-based function over the study area. …”
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Effects of extracorporeal shock wave assisted drug therapy on patients with temporomandibular joint disorder by WANG Pengcheng, CHEN Chunhui, TONG Xi, FU Xinhai

“…Objective To analyze the effect of extracorporeal shock wave assisted drug therapy on clinical outcomes of patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Methods A total of 86 TMD patients in our hospital from September 2018 to September 2019 were included and divided into group A (n=43) and group B (n=43) by random number table method. …”
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Reclaiming Urban Spaces: A Systemic Approach to Integrated Pedestrian‐Centric City Design in Rio de Janeiro by Carlo Andrea Biraghi, Hadi Mohammad Zadeh, Andrea Bruschi, Massimo Tadi

“…The numerical evidence provided by metrics and indicators is complemented by visual evidence from local‐scale maps. The proposed method is tested on a portion of Bairro Cidade Nova in Rio de Janeiro within the framework of the Integrated and Sustainable Urban Regeneration Milan–Rio (REMIRIO) project, a city‐to‐city cooperation project between Milan (Italy) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) funded by the European Union which aims to implement pilot nature‐based solutions to address local environmental issues such as flooding and overheating. …”
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Preparation and Evaluation of Sesame oil loaded β-Cyclodextrin sponges for topical delivery by Vekariya Hitesh, Patil Priti, Krishna Chaitanya J.

“…Sesame oil first identified by using Gas chromatography and other monographic evaluation also done. Polymerisation method was used for the preparation of Sesame oil sponges. …”
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Data-driven cultural background fusion for environmental art image classification: Technical support of the dual Kernel squeeze and excitation network. by Chenchen Liu, Haoyue Guo

“…This study aims to explore a data-driven cultural background fusion method to improve the accuracy of environmental art image classification. …”
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Deep learning-based screening for locomotive syndrome using single-camera walking video: Development and validation study. by Junichi Kushioka, Satoru Tada, Noriko Takemura, Taku Fujimoto, Hajime Nagahara, Masahiko Onoe, Keiko Yamada, Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez, Takenori Oda, Hideki Mochizuki, Ken Nakata, Seiji Okada, Yu Moriguchi

“…This model objectively assesses gait patterns through single-camera video captures, offering a novel and efficient method for LS prediction and analysis. Our model was trained and validated using a dataset of 186 walking videos, plus 65 additional videos for external validation. …”
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Assessment of Selected Health Determinants among <i>Almajiri</i> Students in Gwadabawa Local Government, Sokoto State, Nigeria by Y. Sarkingobir, M.S. Nahantsi, Z. Shehu, A.A. Sadiq, N. Malami, A. Saadu, A. Hamza

“…This paper determined the factors that affect the health of Almajiri in their system of study in Gwadabawa local government of Sokoto state, Nigeria. Interview and visual observation were used to collect data, which was analyzed by thematic networks method. …”
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Prospects for the Botulinum Toxin Use in the Treatment of Children`s Strabismus. Review by E. Y. Markova, K. A. Dubrovina, G. V. Avakyants, E. A. Malayan

“…There are several ways of introducing BTA: the traditional transconjunctival method of administration under the control of electromyography, used by most ophthalmologists, is not acceptable for treating pediatric patients, transconjunctivally into the subtenon space 10 mm from the limbus into the projection zone of the medial rectus muscle using a 1.0 ml tuberculin syringe with 27G needle, introduction to the muscle with the opening of the conjunctiva, which is safer, is carried out under complete visual control and with the release of extraocular muscle. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF GLACIERS OF MOUNT ELBRUS AFTER THE LITTLE ICE AGE by E. A. Zolotarev, E. G. Kharkovets

“…Over the last 50 years (1957–2007) the Dzhikiugankez share in change of the glaciation area as a whole has reached 45 %. The method of glacier dynamics research, based on digital technologies of image processing and assuming first of all visual deciphering of changes and in the second – measurement of parameters of changes is offered. …”
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Shifting perspectives: A comparison of travel-time-based and carbon-based accessibility landscapes by Julia Kinigadner, David Vale, Benjamin Büttner, Gebhard Wulfhorst

“…Based on this exercise, several use cases in the context of low-carbon mobility planning are discussed and pathways to further develop and test the method in cooperation with decision-makers are outlined.…”
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Using pattern classification to measure adaptation to the orientation of high order aberrations. by Lucie Sawides, Carlos Dorronsoro, Andrew M Haun, Eli Peli, Susana Marcos

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Judgments of perceived blur were measured in 5 subjects in a psychophysical procedure inspired by the "Classification Images" technique. …”
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APPROACH TO IMAGE ANALYSIS FOR COMPUTER VISION SYSTEMS by N. A. Iskra

“…The aim of the work is to develop a method for automatically construction of a semantic model, that formalizes the spatial relationships between objects in the image and research thereof. …”
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Eye Tracking and Human Influence Factors’ Impact on Quality of Experience of Mobile Gaming by Omer Nawaz, Siamak Khatibi, Muhammad Nauman Sheikh, Markus Fiedler

“…While Quality of Experience (QoE) subjective evaluations through user surveys are the most reliable method for assessing user perception, various factors, termed influence factors (IFs), can affect user ratings of stimulus quality. …”
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The Efficacy of Single Dose Local Steroid Injection versus Standard Carpal Tunnel Release in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Population of D.I. Khan Division, Pakistan by Shahab, Muhammad Aamir, Muhammad Shafiq

“…Seventy-four patients with a substantiated diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome were randomly selected by lottery method into two groups, i.e. Surgical treatment (control) and medical treatment by Steroid injection (Experimental). …”

Assessment of ecotourism suitability in Qilian mountain National park by Shan Huang, Danhua Sheng, Pengtao Wang, Jianhua Xiao, Qiushuang Li, Hanjun Liu

“…For best results, suitability of ecotourism activities must be determined but methods and guidelines for suitability studies are lacking. …”
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A Metabolomics Exploration of Young Lotus Seeds Using Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging by Ying Chen, Xiaomeng Xu, Chunping Tang

“…To investigate the “homologous plants with different effects” phenomenon in traditional Chinese medicine, this study established a Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI-MSI) method. This study employed immature lotus seeds as the experimental material, diverging from the mature seeds conventionally used. …”
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Diagnostic Techniques and Artificial Intelligence for Multiple Sclerosis Identification by Asma Raisi, Mahsa Nasiri, Hajar Danesh

“…Symptoms include muscle weakness, visual disturbances, balance impairments, and incoordination. …”
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