Optimized Flare Performance Analysis Through Multi-Modal Machine Learning and Temporal Standard Deviation Enhancements by Said Boumaraf, Pengfei Li, Muaz Al Radi, Fares Oussama Abdelhafez, Abderaouf Behouch, Khalid Yousef Al Awadhi, Hamad Karki, Sajid Javed, Jorge Dias, Naoufel Werghi

“…Our approach combines synchronized visual data with minimal field measurements (FM) for accurate efficiency estimation. …”
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Prediction of new HIV infection in men who have sex with men based on machine learning: secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study from Western China by Kangjie Li, Guiqian Shi, Cong Zhang, Bing Lin, Yi Tao, Qian Wang, Haijiao Zeng, Jielian Deng, Lei Zou, Biao Xie, Xiaoni Zhong

“…To explain this model, shapley additive explanation (SHAP) values were calculated and visualized.Results During the observation period, 102 MSM developed HIV infection. …”
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Effects of mental fatigue on biomechanical characteristics and risk associated with non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injuries during landing by Bosong Zheng, Bosong Zheng, Zeyang Zhang, Zeyang Zhang, Zeyi Zhang, Zeyi Zhang, Youping Sun, Youping Sun, Yao Xiao, Mengjie Li, Mengjie Li

“…ObjectiveTo investigate and compare the effects of mental fatigue (MF) on biomechanical characteristics associated with non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injury (NC-ACLI) in male college students during stop-jump (SJ) and single-leg landing (SL), and whether it increases NC-ACLI risk.MethodsMF was induced by a 45-min Stroop task and measured using the visual analogue scale for MF (VAS-MF), while motion capture, force platforms, and surface electromyography (SEMG) evaluated biomechanical variables before and after MF induction in thirty-six subjects. …”
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Efficacy and safety of fractional carbon dioxide laser followed by 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for keloids by Hao Jiang, Xiuhua Hu, Haiyan Xiang, Huiling Kou, Junbo Zhang, Xingcun Zhang, Xinying Li, Kunqian He, Yuangang Lu

“…The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of fractional CO2 laser followed by 5-ALA PDT for keloids. Methods: A total of 12 patients with keloid were included in our study. …”
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Sacroiliac joint fusion guided by intraoperatively superimposed virtual surgical planning using simulated fluoroscopic images by Steven Lankheet, Nick Kampkuiper, Jorm Nellensteijn, Edsko Hekman, Gabriëlle Tuijthof, Femke Schröder, Maaike Koenrades

“…Further research is needed to automate and validate this method in a larger cohort.…”
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Alteration Information Extraction and Mineral Prospectivity Mapping in the Laozhaiwan Area Using Multisource Remote Sensing Data by Qi Chen, Dayu Cai, Zhifang Zhao, Xiaoguang Yang, Yilong Wang, Xiao Jiang, Lei Xu, Haichuan Duan, Yang He, Xiaoxiao Zhang, Yiyang Wang, Ting Xu

“…Linear and ring structures were extracted using the remote sensing visual interpretation method based on Sentinel-2A multispectral data. …”
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Impact of high-altitude exposure on cerebral lobe functions in climbers: insights from the Nepali Himalayas by Sunil Dhungel, Sunil Dhungel, Shavana R. L. Rana, Arun Kumar Neopane, Barun Mahat, Bipin Kumar Shrestha, Yesha Shree Rajaure, Bikalp Thapa, Naveen Phuyal, Naresh Manandhar, Udaya Shrestha, Suraj Parajuli, Taraman Amatya

“…Cognitive function tests (CFT) assessed cerebral lobe function at altitudes ranging from 800 to 5,500 meters using a non-invasive neuropsychological battery.ResultsSignificant altitude-related declines were observed in frontal lobe function, particularly in the Visual Stroop test at 800 meters (75%, p < 0.001) and 2,700 meters (86.1%, p < 0.001). …”
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Segmentectomy-oriented anatomical model for enhanced precision surgery of the left upper lobeCentral MessagePerspective by Shunichiro Matsuoka, MD, Takashi Eguchi, MD, PhD, Maho Seshimoto, MD, Shuji Mishima, MD, Daisuke Hara, MD, Hirotaka Kumeda, MD, Kentaro Miura, MD, PhD, Kazutoshi Hamanaka, MD, PhD, Kimihiro Shimizu, MD, PhD

“…Objective: To optimize surgical outcomes and minimize complications in complex segmentectomy of the left upper lobe, we investigated the topographical anatomy of the left upper lobe and developed a segmentectomy-oriented anatomical model. Methods: A state-of-the-art 3-dimensional computed tomography workstation was used to visualize the intersegmental planes and associated veins to categorize the anatomical patterns influencing surgical procedures during left upper lobe segmentectomy. …”
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Experiences among patients with short bowel syndrome and their caregivers: Insights from targeted forums by Carine Khalil, Christopher V. Almario, Taylor Dupuy, Sam Eberlein, Shirley Paski, Bram P. Raphael, Brennan M.R. Spiegel

“…We used an open coding technique to qualitatively analyze the posts and visualized the themes/subthemes using an empathy map. …”
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Resilience, personal recovery, and quality of life for psychiatric in-patients prior to hospital discharge: demographic and clinical determinants by Ernest Owusu, Wanying Mao, Reham Shalaby, Hossam Eldin Elgendy, Belinda Agyapong, Ejemai Eboreime, Mobolaji A. Lawal, Nnamdi Nkire, Carla T. Hilario, Yifeng Wei, Peter Silverstone, Pierre Chue, Xin-Min Li, Wesley Vuong, Arto Ohinmaa, Valerie Taylor, Andrew J. Greenshaw, Vincent I. O. Agyapong, Vincent I. O. Agyapong

“…This paper examines how demographic and clinical factors predict resilience, personal recovery, and quality of life.MethodsData were collected from psychiatric inpatients before discharge using REDCap, an online survey platform. …”
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Evaluation of a dynamic navigation system for endodontic microsurgery: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Bing Han, Xiaoyan Wang, Li Peng, Yuhan Wang, Chunyan Zheng, Zuhua Wang, Yuchun Sun

“…This study is devoted to comparing the clinical outcomes of the DNS technique with those of the freehand technique.Methods and analysis Sixteen patients will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. …”
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Epidemiology and future trend predictions of ischemic stroke based on the global burden of disease study 1990–2021 by Jiayu Liu, Aoxi Xu, Zhifeng Zhao, Bin Ren, Zhao Gao, Dandong Fang, Bo Hei, Junzhao Sun, Xiangyang Bao, Lin Ma, Xiaoque Zheng, Yuxin Wang, Hecheng Ren, Guan Wang, Li Zhu, Jianning Zhang

“…Methods We stratify epidemiological parameters by sex, age, the World Bank’s classification of economies, and sociodemographic index (SDI) levels. …”
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Echocardiographic video-driven multi-task learning model for coronary artery disease diagnosis and severity grading by Ying Guo, Yu-Han Cai, Tao Xu, Xin-Yang Song, Hong-Xia Guo, Min Dong, Dong Ni, Hui Li, Fang Wang, Wu-Feng Xue

“…IntroductionEchocardiography is a first-line noninvasive test for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD), but it depends on time-consuming visual assessments by experts.MethodsThis study constructed an echocardiographic video-driven multi-task learning model, denoted Intelligent echo for CAD (IE-CAD), to facilitate CAD screening and stenosis grading. …”
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Feasibility of calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse®) for improving the biomechanical properties of facial burn scars: A pilot study by Mariana del Carmen Radilla-Flores, Erik Agustín Márquez-Gutiérrez, Mario Vélez-Palafox, María Isabel Castrejón-Vázquez, Osiris Cristina Chávez-Flores, Mario Chopin-Doroteo, Maykel González-Torres

“…These observations were supported by visual assessments and scale evaluations. Conclusion: This feasibility study indicated that subdermal CaHA injections have potential as a noninvasive approach for improving the biomechanical properties of facial burn scars. …”
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A Novel Contact Lens Sensor System for Continuous Intraocular Pressure Monitoring: Evaluation of Accuracy in Human Eyes by Yifan Wei, MM, Yuning Zhang, PhD, Zidong Chen, PhD, Jones Iok-Tong Chong, ME, Christopher Ching Hymn Lee, PhD, Isuru Kaweendra Karunaratne, PhD, Xinyi Zhang, PhD, Mingjie Deng, Yangfan Yang, MD, PhD, David C.C. Lam, PhD, Minbin Yu, MD, PhD

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Energy Efficiency Optimization of Milk Homogenizers: A Contribution to the European Green Deal Goals by Samoichuk Kyrylo, Kovalyov Alexandr, Palianychka Nadiia, Hutsol Taras, Komarnitskyi Serhii, Bezaltychna Olena, Kuboń Maciej, Tabor Sylwester, Kukharets Valentyna

“…The modern global milk processing industry involves the use of innovations and optimization of existing industry management methods, which contributes to the realization of sustainable development and energy efficiency. …”
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Subclinical ketosis in postpartum dairy cows alters the adipose tissue immunological profile in a depot-specific manner by Tainara C. Michelotti, Bruno C. Menarim, Alexandra P. Tegeler, Jean F. Fiallo Diez, Vinicius S. Machado, Yava Jones-Hall, Oscar J. Benitez, Oscar J. Benitez, Shavahn C. Loux, Clarissa Strieder-Barboza, Clarissa Strieder-Barboza

“…This study aimed to determine the transcriptional differences of flank SAT and omental VAT in early lactation dairy cows in response to SCK.MethodsMultiparous Holstein dairy cows within the first 10 days postpartum were screened for SCK. …”
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Ictal scalp EEG patterns are shaped by seizure etiology in temporal lobe epilepsy by Sha Xu, Qianwen Zhu, Jinqi Zhou, Lingqi Ye, Hongyi Ye, Chunhong Shen, Zhe Zheng, Hongjie Jiang, Shan Wang, Yao Ding, Cong Chen, Yi Guo, Zhongjin Wang, Shuang Wang

“…Furthermore, ictal pattern and ictal theta activity are equally effective in lateralizing seizures, regardless of etiology. …”
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Clinical Presentation, Pathological Spectrum, and Outcomes of Alcoholic Cirrhosis-Related Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy by Charles Ronsin, Pierre Braud, Christine Kandel-Aznar, Amaury Dujardin, Clémence Petit, David Larmet, Claire Garandeau, Clément Deltombe, Alice Le Clech, Claire Leman, Gilles Blancho, Juliet Schurder, Grégoire Couvrat-Desvergnes, Simon Ville

“…Whereas the first 2 clusters were equally distributed between pIgAN and cirrhosis-IgAN, the third was more frequent in patients with cirrhosis. …”
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Restoration of sperm quality in lead acetate-induced rats via treatment with Moringa oleifera leaf extract by Wurlina Wurlina, Imam Mustofa, Dewa Ketut Meles, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Adeyinka Oye Akintunde, Kadek Rachmawati, Niluh Suwasanti, Dewa Made Sucipta Putra, Sri Mulyati, Suzanita Utama, Ulul Khoiriyah, Baich R. Tyarraushananda Defvyanto, Sila Faredy Heriana, Katty Hendriana Priscilia Riwu, Riza Zainuddin Ahmad, Audrey Gracelia Riwu

“…Aim: This study aimed to explore the antioxidant potential of Moringa oleifera leaf extract (MOLE) in enhancing the semen quality of rats exposed to lead acetate. Methods: Twenty-five healthy rats were randomly and equally divided into five groups. …”
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