MEFSR-GAN: A Multi-Exposure Feedback and Super-Resolution Multitask Network via Generative Adversarial Networks by Sibo Yu, Kun Wu, Guang Zhang, Wanhong Yan, Xiaodong Wang, Chen Tao

“…These results demonstrate that MEFSR-GAN outperforms existing methods in terms of both visual effects and objective evaluation metrics, thereby establishing itself as a state-of-the-art technology.…”
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Impact of combined art-based intervention on functional connectivity of multiple brain networks in older adults along the cognitive continuum: result from a parallel randomised con... by Yuan-Jiao Yan, Rong Lin, Yu-Ting Luo, Chen-Shan Huang, Wen-Chao Cai, Jia-Wei Su, Sheng-Mei Lin, Mo-Jun Lin, Hong Li

“…Thus, we aimed to investigate the impact of a CAI programme in older adults along the cognitive continuum and to understand its mechanism. Methods This parallel-arm randomised controlled trial was conducted between April 2021 and January 2023. …”
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Three-Dimensional Object Recognition Using Orthogonal Polynomials: An Embedded Kernel Approach by Aqeel Abdulazeez Mohammed, Ahlam Hanoon Al-sudani, Alaa M. Abdul-Hadi, Almuntadher Alwhelat, Basheera M. Mahmmod, Sadiq H. Abdulhussain, Muntadher Alsabah, Abir Hussain

“…Computer vision seeks to mimic the human visual system and plays an essential role in artificial intelligence. …”
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Corneal Findings in Patients Treated with Belantamab Mafodotin: A Prospective Case Series Focusing on Corneal Nerves by Jakob Schweighofer, Hermine Agis, Maria Krauth, Ruth Donner, Marion Funk, Jan Lammer, Michal Klimek, Gerald Schmidinger, Julia Aschauer

“…Standard clinical eye exams with Snellen best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) measurements were complemented by epithelial thickness mapping, slit lamp photography, corneal sensitivity testing, and corneal confocal microscopy. …”
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A Coarse-to-Fine Image Warping Approach Using Trust Region Optimization for Orthoimage Mosaicking by Hongche Yin, Yinxuan Li, Pengwei Zhou, Guozheng Xu, Jian Yao, Li Li

“…Next, the trust region method is employed to iteratively solve the optimization problem. …”
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Barriers to effective communication on adult vaccination: results of in-depth interviews with the population and healthcare professionals of the Arkhangelsk Oblast by M. V. Lopatina, E. A. Kriger, N. R. Nizovtseva, A. V. Kudryavtsev, V. A. Yakovleva, V. А. Zinovieva, E. V. Usova, A. V. Kontsevaya, O. M. Drapkina

“…To study the factors influencing communication between doctors and adult patients on vaccination issues.Material and methods. Based on the World Health Organization approach to adapting immunization programs, a qualitative study was conducted in May-June 2024 in the Arkhangelsk region, including 18 semi-structured personal in-depth interviews on adult vaccination with two following target groups: adult population (n=12) and health workers (n=6). …”
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Clinical outcomes of arthroscopic all-inside anterior talofibular ligament trans- augmentation repair versus modified trans- augmentation repair for patients with chronic ankle ins... by Dahai Hu, Piao Xie, Boyuan Zheng, Huige Hou, Xiaofei Zheng

“…Clinical outcomes were assessed using the American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, visual analog scale (VAS), anterior drawer test, patient satisfaction, and postoperative complications. …”
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Significance of Endoscopic Redness of Duodenum in Health Checkup by Atsushi Nakayama, Motohiko Kato, Yoshiki Sakaguchi, Yu Takahashi, Shinya Kodashima, Ai Fujimoto, Nobutake Yamamichi, Kazumasa Miki, Naohisa Yahagi

“…We objectively analyzed the changes in redness of the duodenal bulb using linked color imaging (LCI) with chromatic indicators. Methods Seven endoscopists observed the duodenal bulb with white light imaging (WLI) and LCI, and evaluated them by visual analogue scale (VAS) for the degree of redness. …”
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Effects of a Serratus Anterior Plane Block After Video-Assisted Lung Wedge Resection: A Single-Center, Prospective, and Randomized Controlled Trial by Seokjin Lee, Tae-Yun Sung, Choon-Kyu Cho, Gyuwon Lee, Woojin Kwon

“…The primary outcome was the cumulative intravenous fentanyl consumption at 8 h postoperatively. The visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores and the incidence of postoperative complications were assessed over 48 h post surgery. …”
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Increased Degenerative Biomarkers in Females with Patellofemoral Pain: A Cross-Sectional Analysis with 6-Month Progression by Lori A. Bolgla, Tiana V. Curry-McCoy, Maya Giddens, Madelyn Overton, Bryaunna Barrera, Jasmine Crockett, Monte Hunter

“…Subjects with PFP rated pain using a 10 cm visual analog scale, and function using the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores-Patellofemoral (KOOS-PF) questionnaire. …”
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A novel hybrid convolutional and transformer network for lymphoma classification by Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar, Sankar Ganesh Sundaram, Muteb Nasser Almeshari, S. Sabarunisha Begum, E. Siva Sankari, Yousef A. Alduraywish, Waeal J. Obidallah, Fahad Mansour Alotaibi

“…Traditional diagnostic methods, limited by subjectivity and inconsistencies, highlight the need for advanced, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions. …”
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Data-Driven Multi-Scale Channel-Aligned Transformer for Low-Carbon Autonomous Vessel Operations: Enhancing CO₂ Emission Prediction and Green Autonomous Shipping Efficien... by Jiahao Ni, Hongjun Tian, Kaijie Zhang, Yihong Xue, Yang Xiong

“…Validated on a 22-dimensional real autonomous vessel dataset, MCAT reduces prediction errors by 12.5% MAE and 24% MSE compared to state-of-the-art methods, demonstrating superior robustness under noisy scenarios. …”
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Slow-Paced Breathing Intervention in Healthcare Workers Affected by Long COVID: Effects on Systemic and Dysfunctional Breathing Symptoms, Manual Dexterity and HRV by Marcella Mauro, Elisa Zulian, Nicoletta Bestiaco, Maurizio Polano, Francesca Larese Filon

“…Subsequently each case was instructed on how to perform a resonant SPB using visual heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback. They were then given a mobile video tutorial breathing protocol and asked to perform it three times a day (morning, early afternoon and before sleep). …”
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Design and Evaluation of ACAFiB-APP, a clinical decision support system for anticoagulant considerations in patients with atrial fibrillation by Ramin Ansari, Sorayya Rezayi, Ali Asghar Safaei, Reza Mollazadeh, Eisa Rezaei, Mahboobeh Khabaz Mafinejad, Soha Namazi, Keyhan Mohammadi

“…Dart programming language, the Flutter framework, and the Visual Studio editor were used to develop the application. …”
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Training State-of-the-Art Deep Learning Algorithms with Visible and Extended Near-Infrared Multispectral Images of Skin Lesions for the Improvement of Skin Cancer Diagnosis by Laura Rey-Barroso, Meritxell Vilaseca, Santiago Royo, Fernando Díaz-Doutón, Ilze Lihacova, Andrey Bondarenko, Francisco J. Burgos-Fernández

“…Non-invasive detection methods like Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) using Deep Learning (DL) are becoming more prominent. …”
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AI-Driven Innovation Using Multimodal and Personalized Adaptive Education for Students With Special Needs by Nesren Farhah, Muhammad Adnan, Ahmed Abdullah Alqarni, M. Irfan Uddin, Theyazn H. H. Aldhyani

“…Such XAI methods enable transparency in how models make decisions, thus allowing educators to understand the reasons for certain recommended learning paths.…”
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Radial-Probe Endobronchial Ultrasound as Part of Different Navigational Bronchoscopy Modalities in Combination with Cryobiopsy Could Be More than a Confirmation Tool: A Case Series by Nevenka Piskac Zivkovic, Maja Karaman Ilic, Suncana Divosevic, Hrvoje Feljan, Igor Nikolic, Zrinka Juros, Ana-Marija Sola, Sven Seiwerth, Dragan Schwarz, Ivica Mazuranic

“…In 5 out of 6 patients without a histopathological diagnosis, PPNs were not visualized by radial ultrasound. In the (ES-rEBUS) group of patients, 4 out of 18 had fewer than three biopsy samples collected per procedure, which means only an adjusted probe position has been applied, although diagnostic outcomes were achieved. …”
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The Impact of Leadership in Gender Diversity of Annual Meeting Speakers in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand by Minji Kim, BS, Ines C. Lin, MD, MSEd, FACS, Helen G. Hui-Chou, MD, FACS

“…Gender and race for each speaker were discerned based on perceived visual perceptions from photographs. Chi-square tests were performed to compare the gender and racial diversity between 2022 and 2023. …”
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The Role of Acupressure in Labor Pain Management: A Comprehensive Analysis of Efficacy and Maternal Outcomes by Meng Zhang, Yu Wang, Huixian Zhou, Siyuan Song, Jie Mu

“…Objectives: Labor pain management is a critical aspect of maternal care, with methods broadly classified as pharmacological and non-pharmacological. …”
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for exercise: examining self-determined motivation, alongside readiness, confidence, and motivation to exercise by Martin J. Turner, Nick Frost, Leon Outar, Helen O'Connor, Renátó Tóth, László Tóth, László Tóth, Nanaki Chadha, Andrew G. Wood

“…One vehicle through which REBT might facilitate exercise engagement is through mechanisms associated with self-determination theory (SDT).MethodsIn the current paper, using a staggered multiple-baseline across-participants single-case experimental design, REBT is applied with two non-exercising participants via video conferencing. …”
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