Comparison of acoustic recorders and field observers for monitoring tundra bird communities by Skyler T. Vold, Colleen M. Handel, Lance B. McNew

“…Models indicated that relative abundance of various avian guilds was associated primarily with maximum shrub height and less so with shrub cover and visual obstruction. The absence of a significant interaction between survey method (observer vs. acoustic recorder) and any habitat characteristic suggests that traditional point counts and acoustic recorders would yield similar inferences about ecological relationships in tundra ecosystems. …”
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Feasibility of Anesthesia-Free Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy in Elderly Patients with Urinary Tract Infections by Duk Yoon Kim, Hyun Jin Jung, Eun Kyoung Yang, Won Yeol Cho

“…No patient had to stop the operation because of intolerable pain. The mean of the visual analog pain scale was 3.2±0.86. The overall success rate was 100%. …”
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Leveraging Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) for Expert Interpretability in Predicting Rapid Kidney Enlargement Risks in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD... by Latifa Dwiyanti, Hidetaka Nambo, Nur Hamid

“…Motivated by these challenges, this study proposes alternative methods for high-risk categorization that do not rely on TKV data. …”
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Comparing Trunk and Lower Extremity Kinematic Variables during Side-Cutting Maneuver in Healthy and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructed Athletes by Mohammad Aziminia, Ali Abbasi

“…Therefore, the aim of the present study was to compare the kinematic parameters of the trunk and lower limbs during shear maneuvers in healthy and reconstructed athletes of the anterior cruciate ligament. Methods: The subjects of this study included 34 male athletes who were randomly divided into experimental (reconstructed cruciate ligament) and control (healthy) groups. …”
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Association Between Cognitive Abilities and Chess Skills in Children: A Systematic Review by Anastasia A. Yakushina, Ekaterina E. Vasukova, Aleksandra G. Dolgikh

“…The aim of the current work was to classify and systematize empirical studies aimed at investigating the relationship between cognitive abilities and chess training in children 5–12 years old. Methods. A literature review was conducted using the PRISMA method. 273 English-language and 90 Russian-language articles corresponding to the search query were found. …”
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Latent spectral-spatial diffusion model for single hyperspectral super-resolution by Yingsong Cheng, Yong Ma, Fan Fan, Jiayi Ma, Yuan Yao, Xiaoguang Mei

“…In recent years, significant advances have been achieved in addressing super-resolution (SR) tasks for hyperspectral images, primarily through deep learning-based methodologies. Nevertheless, methods oriented toward optimizing peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) often tend to drive the SR image to an average of several possible SR predictions, resulting in visually over-smoothed outputs. …”
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Grade 2 Spondylolisthesis at L4-5 Treated by XLIF: Safety and Midterm Results in the “Worst Case Scenario” by W. B. Rodgers, Jeffrey A. Lehmen, Edward J. Gerber, Jody A. Rodgers

“…Sixty-three patients were available for evaluations at least one year postoperatively. Average pain (visual analog scale) decreased from a score of 8.7 at baseline to 2.2 at 12 months postoperatively. …”
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A Novel Approach for Evaluating Web Page Performance Based on Machine Learning Algorithms and Optimization Algorithms by Mohammad Ghattas, Antonio M. Mora, Suhail Odeh

“…By integrating a comprehensive set of performance metrics—encompassing usability, accessibility, content relevance, visual appeal, and technical performance—our framework transcends traditional methods that often rely on limited indicators. …”
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A comprehensive analysis and comparative study of the trends in thyroid cancer burden in China and globally from 1990 to 2021, with projections for the next 15 Years by Yulai Yin, Xiaoyu Zhang

“…R software was used to perform a gender- and age-specific analysis and visualize the trends in thyroid cancer burden for both China and the global population. …”
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The first experience of transscleral laser thermotherapy of retinoblastoma by A.A. Yarovoy, D.P. Volodin, R.A. Loginov

“…To evaluate the efficacy of transscleral thermotherapy (TSTT) in eight patients with retinoblastoma (Rb). Material and methods. In total, 8 patients (9 eyes, 22 tumors) with Rb were treated by TSTT. …”
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Contributing Factors to Persistent Insomnia in Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome by Wankiun Lee, Ki-Young Jung

“…We investigated factors contributing to persistent insomnia in these patients. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of RLS patients treated for at least six months in our hospital from March 2022 to June 2024. …”
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Land use changes and restraining environmental risks via mitigation approach, the case of Darakeh-Velenjak watershed in Iran by Hassan Esmaeilzadeh, Mohsen Ehteshami

“…To extract the necessary information from the satellite images, Supervised Maximum Likelihood Classification algorithm was used, further complemented by visual interpretation methods. The sample population for conducting the Delphi technique consisted of 34 experts. …”
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Distinct metabolome and flux responses in the retinal pigment epithelium to cytokines associated with age-related macular degeneration: comparison of ARPE-19 cells and eyecups by David S. Hansman, Kelly Lim, Daniel Thomas, Robert J. Casson, Daniel J. Peet

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Comparison of the efficacy of PFNA and InterTAN intramedullary nail in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures in the elderly by Fenghui Feng, Xiaodong Li, Jigang Li, Zhiqing Chen, Shuzhang Guo

“…Patient demographics, surgical parameters, postoperative outcomes, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores, and Harris hip scores were analyzed. …”
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Retrospective Analysis of Treatment Patterns in Pseudophakic Diabetic Macular Oedema Eyes Treated with Anti-VEGF by Di Zou, Imran Jawaid, Winfried M. Amoaku

“…We reviewed baseline and posttreatment optical coherence tomography images, visual acuity, prescribing patterns, time taken to deliver anti-VEGF injections, and structural and functional outcomes. …”
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Sleep quality in rheumatoid arthritis by Anil Kumar, Rohini Handa, Sundeep Kumar Upadhyaya, Sirinder Jit Gupta, Deepak Ramchandra Malgutte

“…In this study we examined the sleep quality and factors influencing it in Indian patients with RA. Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated sleep quality in 110 patients with RA using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) or its validated Hindi version (PSQI-H). …”
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Quality Care Through Clinical Audit: Blood Sampling Practices By Nurses In The Emergency Department Of A University Affiliated Teaching Hospital by Aimen Malik, Muhammad Azam Awais, Maria Aziz, Mubariz Ahmed, Muhammad Furqan Hussain, Usman Qureshi

“…This would be followed by a repeat audit to determine if there was an improvement in adherence to the guidelines. Methods: This clinical audit was conducted in the Emergency Department of the Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. …”
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Outcome of Laparoscopic versus Open Pyloromyotomy in Treatment of Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis by Mushkbar Naeem, Fadzlien Zahari, Junaid Ashraf

“…Primary outcomes included operative time, postoperative pain (assessed using the visual analogue scale), time to full feeding, complications and re-do surgery. …”
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The Duration of Cataract Surgery and the Change in Postoperative Dry Eye Disease Parameters: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Chia-Yi Lee, Shun-Fa Yang, Yun-Chen Chen, Chao-Kai Chang

“…<b>Results</b>: The uncorrected visual acuity (UDVA) was significantly better in the short surgery group compared to the long surgery group (<i>p</i> = 0.031). …”
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Relationship between tear film stability, dry eye symptoms, and night driving vision among Malaysian adults. by Pui Juan Woi, Purani Pathmanathan, Selena Yi Han Sieh, Mohd Harimi Abd Rahman, Haliza Abdul Mutalib, Madhavendra Bhandari, Naufal Nordin, Wan Muhammad Hirzi Wan Din

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Ninety participants aged 18-40 years with at least one year of night driving experience were recruited. …”
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