Identifying thermokarst lakes using deep learning and high-resolution satellite images by Kuo Zhang, Min Feng, Yijie Sui, Jinhao Xu, Dezhao Yan, Zhimin Hu, Fei Han, Earina Sthapit

“…This study presented a deep-learning model and applied it to high-resolution (1.2 m) satellite imagery to automatically delineate and inventory thermokarst lakes. The method was applied in the Yellow River source region in eastern Tibetan Plateau and identified 52,486 thermokarst lakes, with the majority (90.9%) smaller than 0.01 km2. …”
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Association between myopia and diabetic retinopathy: A two-sample mendelian randomization study by Jinyi Xu, Shengsong Xu, Xiao Wang, Chuqi Xiang, Zhenbang Ruan, Mingxin Lu, Liying He, Yin Hu, Xiao Yang

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Driver Drowsiness Detection Using Swin Transformer and Diffusion Models for Robust Image Denoising by Samy Abd El-Nabi, Ahmed F. Ibrahim, El-Sayed M. El-Rabaie, Osama F. Hassan, Naglaa F. Soliman, Khalil F. Ramadan, Walid El-Shafai

“…Additionally, we incorporate adversarial training with Fast Gradient Sign Method (FGSM) and Projected Gradient Descent (PGD) attacks, demonstrating significant improvements in classification accuracy and resilience. …”
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Fuzzy model-based analysis of user feedback for product development insights by Anna Sudár, Borbála Berki, Ildikó Horváth

“…A key benefit of the framework is its visually enhanced interpretability power. The resulting model is based on a manageable set of linguistic fuzzy rules, designed to remain at a level comprehensible to human intuition, thereby enabling developers to understand the primary causal relationships. …”
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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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Implementation of an electronic health information system using DHIS2 tracker to manage and evaluate the National cervical screening programme in Bangladesh by Ashrafun Nessa, Shekh Md Nazim Uddin, Eric Lucas, Pradip Nag, Sathishrajaa Palaniraja, Maryluz Rol, Md. Abdus Salam Khan, Muhammad Abdul Hannan Khan, Shirin Akter Begum, Romena Afroz, Noor E Ferdous, Richard Muwonge, Partha Basu

“…Our present mixed-method study aimed to perform an in-depth assessment of functioning of the new s-HIS and recommend measures to overcome the implementation challenges identified. …”
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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

“…Additionally, the model was implemented as an application, providing clinicians with an accessible visual tool to support personalized clinical strategies and ultimately enhance patient outcomes.…”
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Efficacy of chemo-mechanical caries removal: a 24-month randomized trial by Kemporn Kitsahawong, Ana Lucia Seminario, Ana Lucia Seminario, Patimaporn Pungchanchaikul, Anoma Rattanacharoenthum, Pipop Sutthiprapaporn, Waranuch Pitiphat

“…Completeness of caries removal was evaluated clinically by two blinded dentists, and patients' discomfort was measured using a facial visual analogue scale. Restoration status and development of secondary caries were assessed every six months clinically and every 12 months radiographically over a 2-year period.ResultsBoth groups achieved complete caries removal, but the CMCR took significantly longer than the drilling method (9 vs. 2.3 min, p < 0.001). …”
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Efficacy and safety of hydromorphone for postoperative patient-controlled intravenous analgesia for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery: a randomized, double-blinded controlled... by Qi Wang, Yuanyuan Zhao, Bin Ling, Xiangxiang Chen, Yayun Xie, Haibo Zhao, Jiangang Zhang, Wei Wang, Jie Lv

“…Postoperative pain was assessed using the resting Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 2, 6, 12, 24, and 48 h postoperatively. …”
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White matter hyperintensities, inflammation and cognitive impairments in drug-naïve first episode schizophrenia patients: a cross-sectional study by Yan Zhang, Xiuxia Yuan, Yu Zhang, Yishao Chen, Keju Su, Kangkang Xue, Suying Ding, Jingfeng Chen, Xiaoduo Fan, Xueqin Song

“…The present study was to examine the relationship between WMHs, immune function, and cognitive impairments in patients with schizophrenia (SCH) remains unknown. Methods A sample of 127 drug-naïve first episode SCH and 72 healthy controls (HCs) were included in this study. …”
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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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Autologous platelet‐rich plasma and fibrin‐augmented minced cartilage implantation in chondral lesions of the knee leads to good clinical and radiological outcomes after more than... by Fabian Blanke, Franziska Warth, Nicola Oehler, Johanna Siegl, Wolf Christian Prall

“…Conclusion An all‐autologous minced cartilage technique for chondral lesions at the knee joint seems to be an effective and safe treatment method with good clinical and radiological short‐term results. …”
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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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Row-Column Decoupled Loss: A Probability-Based Geometric Similarity Framework for Aerial Micro-Target Detection by Xiaohui Chen, Yunzhi Ling, Lingjun Chen, Li Liu, Xuechen Cui, Ziqiang Liu, Zhenyu Wang

“…In conventional tiny object detection methods, the uniform distribution strategy adopted for bounding box regression during prediction processes tends to induce instability, particularly when handling small targets. …”
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Exploring computer vision syndrome among primary school students in Dhaka, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Hasibul Hassain Emon, Jakia Sultana Pingky, Hriday Halder, Santu Karmaker, Musfiqur Rahman, Fahim Muntasir Shishir, Tonima Rahaman Tithi, Suchana Akter, Moinur Rahman, Md Moyazzem Hossain

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence of CVS, identify its risk factors, evaluate parental awareness and examine the impact of COVID-19 on screen time among primary school children in Dhaka, Bangladesh.Methods Primary data were collected from the parents of 500 primary school students aged 5–14 years using a convenience sampling method through face-to-face interviews. …”
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Calibración de cámaras de tiempo de vuelo: Ajuste adaptativo del tiempo de integración y análisis de la frecuencia de modulación by P. Gil, T. Kisler, G.J. García, C.A. Jara, J.A. Corrales

“…In this paper, a methodology for automatic setting of integration time and an experimental analysis of ToF camera behavior adjusting its modulation frequency is presented. This method has been successfully tested on visual servoing algorithms with architecture âeye-in-handâ in which the sensory system consists of a ToF camera, in addition this methodology can be applied to other workspaces and scenarios. …”
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The impact of hypercortisolism beyond metabolic syndrome on left ventricular performance: a myocardial work analysis by Floran Sahiti, Mario Detomas, Vladimir Cejka, Kristina Hoffmann, Götz Gelbrich, Stefan Frantz, Mathias Kroiss, Peter U. Heuschmann, Stefanie Hahner, Martin Fassnacht, Timo Deutschbein, Stefan Störk, Caroline Morbach

“…Myocardial Work analysis is a new echocardiographic method that utilizes left ventricular pressure-strain loops to quantify cardiac performance independent of afterload. …”
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Racial Disparities in Cancer Guideline-Concordant Treatment Using Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Data for Patients With NSCLC by Eric Ababio Anyimadu, MS, Jacklyn M. Engelbart, MD, Jason Semprini, PhD, Amanda Kahl, MPH, Cameron Trentz, MS, John M. Buatti, MD, Thomas L. Casavant, PhD, Mary E. Charlton, PhD, Guadalupe Canahuate, PhD

“…Introduction: Despite efforts to achieve health care equality, racial/ethnic disparities persist in lung cancer survival in the United States, with non-Hispanic Black patients experiencing higher mortality compared with non-Hispanic Whites. …”
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Partial and total substitution of fresh alfalfa for hay in the feeding of growing and fattening guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus): an alternative for the dry season by Felipe Escobar-Ramírez, Teodoro Espinoza-Ochoa, Rene Antonio Hinojosa-Benavides, Ruggerths Nilo De la Cruz-Marcos

“…The animals were divided into 3 treatments with an equal number of replicates distributed according to a completely randomized design. …”
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