Using Attention for Improving Defect Detection in Existing RC Bridges by Sergio Ruggieri, Angelo Cardellicchio, Andrea Nettis, Vito Reno, Giuseppina Uva

“…Consequently, an improved version of YOLO11, embedding attention mechanisms to allow the network to focus on the most relevant details in each image, was trained, tested, and validated on the provided dataset, showing an overall improvement of quantitative metrics such as precision and recall, while retaining enough computational efficiency to allow real-time implementation on constrained devices. …”
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A state-of-the-art review of soft computing-based monitoring and control in the machining of hard alloys by Lokesh Kumar, Ashish Goyal, Vimal Kumar Pathak, Abhijit Bhowmik

“…These approaches are implemented to optimize responses, enhance machining efficiency, improve surface integrity, and extend machine life cycles. …”
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eIF3 engages with 3’-UTR termini of highly translated mRNAs by Santi Mestre-Fos, Lucas Ferguson, Marena I Trinidad, Nicholas T Ingolia, Jamie HD Cate

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Enhancing User Experience in Free and Open-Source Software: An Integrated Maturity Model Framework by Elif Zamir, Abdul Rehman, Sara Zamir, Fuad A. M. Al-Yarimi, Assad Abbas

“…Furthermore, the tailored model developed for FOSS is validated through feedback analysis of expert reviews and quantitative analysis employing a one-way ANOVA test. …”
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Physio-Biochemical and Molecular Responses in Transgenic Cotton under Drought Stress by Muhammad Bilal Sarwar, Sajjad Sadıque, Sameera Hassan, Sania Rıaz, Bushra Rashıd, Bahaeldeen Babiker Mohamed, Tayyab Husnaın

“…Lipid peroxidation activity was reduced in transgenic plants which showed that the drought tolerance efficiency has been improved. Leaf relative water content was 69% and 45% in transgenic and wild-type plants, respectively at 10-day drought stress. …”
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The emotional compound of information and its volume estimation by M. Yu. Sverdlov

“…; 4) as there are consumers of information resources with extremely low pragmatic usefulness, developers of such resources pledge in them an additional emotional component to involve the greater audience; 5) quantitative indices of information sources activities should be used to assess the information emotional component amounts. …”
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Evaluating the web-based ‘Partner in Balance’ program for informal caregivers of people with Huntington's disease: A pilot study by Maud M.J. Daemen, Lizzy M.M. Boots, Mayke Oosterloo, Marjolein E. de Vugt, Annelien A. Duits

“…Perceived feasibility by HD caregivers was evaluated using both quantitative and qualitative measures. Preliminary effects were based on self-report measures of self-efficacy, mastery, mood, quality of life, and capability to function. …”
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Development of a Novel Multiplex PCR Method for the Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A Virus, and Influenza B Virus by Liang Ma, Haoyan Zhu, Yongwei Jiang, Xiaomu Kong, Peng Gao, Yi Liu, Meimei Zhao, Guoxiong Deng, Yongtong Cao

“…A multiplex real-time quantitative fluorescence RT-PCR system for three respiratory viruses of SARS-CoV-2, FluA, and FluB was established with a high amplification efficiency and sensitivity reaching 200 copies/mL for all samples. …”
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Leveraging machine learning models in evaluating ADMET properties for drug discovery and development by Magesh Venkataraman, Gopi Chand Rao, Jeevan Karthik Madavareddi, Srinivas Rao Maddi

“…Key results: ML-based models have demon­strated significant promise in predicting key ADMET endpoints, outperforming some traditional quantitative structure - activity relationship (QSAR) models. …”
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Investigation of criminal offences against property: typical investigative situations and problems of applying specialised knowledge by R. L. Stepaniuk, V. O. Husieva

“…During the period of the martial law regime, the legal system of Ukraine has undergone certain changes, as well as quantitative and qualitative indicators of crime. This has led to the fact that some criminal offences have become a significant part of the crime structure and have therefore become the focus of professional attention of law enforcement agencies. …”
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Critical review of current understanding of passive façade design in residential buildings by Yilin Lee, Edward Ng

“…Reported research gaps were grouped into 3 categories: data, methodology and theory. Quantitative building performance has been thoroughly studied. …”
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use for Primary Dysmenorrhea among Senior High School Students in the Western Region of Ghana by Catherine Samba Conney, Irene Akwo Kretchy, Michelle Asiedu-Danso, Grace Lovia Allotey-Babington

“…A school-based cross-sectional study using a quantitative approach was conducted on a total of 478 female students attending Archbishop Porter Girl’s Secondary School and Mporhor Senior High School. …”
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Achieving tip-based down-milling forming of nanograting structures with variable heights through precise control of nano revolving trajectories by Bo Xue, Huilin Yan, Zhengchang Liu, Yongda Yan, Yanquan Geng

“…By analyzing the forming mechanisms of nanogratings under various trajectories with finite element simulation, the desired undeformed grating area is successfully achieved, which is mainly extruded by the tip flank face to form the right facet of the grating, resulting in a small deformation degree and a high deformation efficiency. Three distinct types of revolving trajectories are filtered out according to five quantitative evaluation indicators for machining performance, namely material plastic deformation, grating profile consistency, grating height consistency, machining forces, and area transforming height, and then are compared in processing nanogratings with different heights. …”
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Lipodystrophy at the insulin injection sites: current trends in epidemiology, diagnostics and prevention by Vadim V. Klimontov, Mikhail M. Lazarev, Andrey Ju. Letyagin, Dinara M. Bulumbaeva, Natalia P. Bgatova

“…Strain sonoelastography and 3D-power Doppler ultrasound can be used for quantitative estimation of rigidity and vascularization of lipohypertrophy. …”
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Evaluating the effect of digital elevation model resolution in lahar hazard simulations: insights from the 1877 Cotopaxi scenario, Ecuador by Francisco J. Vasconez, Francisco J. Vasconez, Jeremy C. Phillips, S. Daniel Andrade, Mark J. Woodhouse

“…This work provides a quantitative framework to guide DEM selection, balancing computational efficiency with predictive fidelity in lahar hazard assessment.…”
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Novel Resolvin D1-Loaded Biologics as an Advanced Approach for Inflammation Control and Tissue Regeneration: Preparation and Characterization by Zhe Xing, Jingwen Liang, Yang Sun, Jing Dai, Jiazheng Cai, Masahito Fujio, Yiwen Xu, Xiaoli An, Ying Xue

“…To evaluate the inflammatory resolution properties and osteogenic ability of osteoblasts, real-time quantitative PCR and ELISA were conducted. <b>Results</b>: BRL exhibited a more pronounced three-dimensional pore structure, demonstrating excellent physicochemical properties and enabling the slow release of RvD1. …”
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A comprehensive review of direct, indirect, and AI-based detection methods for milk powder by Xiaodong Song, Song Shen, Guanjun Dong, Haohan Ding, Haohan Ding, Zhenqi Xie, Long Wang, Wenxu Cheng

“…These methods can give accurate quantitative results, but often require complex sample preparation processes and long experimental operations. …”
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A Novel Exploration Stage Approach to Improve Crayfish Optimization Algorithm: Solution to Real-World Engineering Design Problems by Harun Gezici

“…In order to compensate these shortcomings, this study proposes an Improved Crayfish Optimization Algorithm (ICOA) that designs the competition stage with three modifications: (1) adaptive step length mechanism inversely proportional to the number of iterations, which enables exploration in early iterations and exploitation in later stages, (2) vector mapping that increases stochastic behavior and improves efficiency in high-dimensional spaces, (3) removing the X_shade parameter in order to abstain from early convergence. …”
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Finite element analysis-assisted surgical planning and evaluation of flap design in hand surgery by Guang Yang, Hui Shen, Yewon Jang, Xiangyi Cheng

“…Finite element analysis (FEA) provides a quantitative method to simulate and optimize skin flap design during surgery. …”
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Hybridized Deep Learning Model for Perfobond Rib Shear Strength Connector Prediction by Jamal Abdulrazzaq Khalaf, Abeer A. Majeed, Mohammed Suleman Aldlemy, Zainab Hasan Ali, Ahmed W. Al Zand, S. Adarsh, Aissa Bouaissi, Mohammed Majeed Hameed, Zaher Mundher Yaseen

“…Employing GA as a feature parameter selection technique improves the precision of almost all hybrid models by optimally removing redundant variables which decrease the efficiency of the model.…”
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