Integrating non-linear radon transformation for diabetic retinopathy grading by Farida Mohsen, Samir Belhaouari, Zubair Shah

“…Our RadEx transformation, an optimized non-linear extension of the Radon transform, generates sinogram representations to capture complex retinal lesion patterns. …”
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Parents’ Perceptions of Suicide and Requests for Increased Awareness in Prevention of Children’s Suicidal Behavior by Svetlana V. Knizhnikova

“…School psychologists and private specialists like psychologists, coaches, and consultants are the main source of hope for parents in terms of suicide prevention. …”
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The Implementation and Application of a Saudi Voxel-Based Anthropomorphic Phantom in OpenMC for Radiological Imaging and Dosimetry by Ali A. A. Alghamdi

“…OpenMC’s Python (version 3.10.14) interface and open-source nature make it a promising tool for radiological research. …”
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Fine-grained building function recognition with street-view images and GIS map data via geometry-aware semi-supervised learning by Weijia Li, Jinhua Yu, Dairong Chen, Yi Lin, Runmin Dong, Xiang Zhang, Conghui He, Haohuan Fu

“…In this work, we propose a geometry-aware semi-supervised method for fine-grained building function recognition, which effectively uses multi-source geoinformation data to achieve accurate function recognition in both single-city and cross-city scenarios. …”
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Feasibility of a Sustainable On-Site Paper Recycling Process by Karl Jakob Levin, David dos Santos Costa, Lii Urb, Anna-Liisa Peikolainen, Tanel Venderström, Tarmo Tamm

“…Several EU initiatives and directives emphasize waste reduction and immediate reuse at the source. This study introduces a novel on-site recycling method for transforming printing house paper waste into high-quality, eco-friendly cardboard without mixing it with lower-quality or heterogeneous waste streams. …”
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ANALYSIS OF HIGH RISK FACTORS FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE, STROKE IN THE SIDOARJO DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE by Luluk Widarti, Muhammad Afif Hilmi Masyfahani, Dony Sulystiono, Kusmini Suprihatin, Hotmaida Siagian, Siti Maemonah

“…The burden caused by stroke is mainly caused by disability (a public health problem) which also creates a high cost burden for the sufferer, their family, society, and the government. Methods: The type of research in this research is a case study using quantitative descriptive design methods. …”
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Ventilator-Induced Diaphragm Dysfunction (Review) by M. A. Babaev, D. B. Bykov, Т. M. Birg, M. А. Vyzhigina, A. A. Eremenko

“…A review of 122 sources about the VIDD presented data on the background of the issue, the definition of the problem, etiology and pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, methods of diagnosis, the effect of drugs, prevention and therapy.…”
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Visualization of coronary artery calcification and its impact on percutaneous coronary intervention procedure (a literature review) by V. O. Hubka, Yu. M. Vailo, A. M. Materukhin, A. L. Makarenkov

“…CA lesion preparation before stent implantation involves using specialized angiographic balloons or atherectomy devices. Applying these methods of calcium modification contributes to the compliance of the calcified plaque causing fractures beyond or within the stent, ensures optimal final stent expansion and reduces the risks of possible long-term consequences. …”
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Freeform Optics for Achieving Collimated and Uniform Light Distribution in LCD-Type UV-Curable 3D Printing by Zhengbo Zhu

“…Initially, a ray mapping between the source domain and the target domain is established to design the preliminary freeform lens, assuming a point-like light source. …”
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Implantable bio-chip for visible and controllable microwave-induced transcranial acoustic generation by Weian Chao, Ruyi Wen, Yubin Gong, Qiang Liu, Lei Xi

“…The results of in vitro and in vivo experiments show that the MI-tAG can manipulate ultrasound sources and visibly locate them in real time. This study provides a potential innovative approach for future ultrasound neuromodulation, inspiring the development of more useful methods to advance brain research. …”
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Past, current and future of legal regulation of drugs compounding in the Russian Federation by D. D. Mamedov, D. S. Yurochkin, Z. M. Golant, V. S. Fisenko, A. V. Alekhin, I. A. Narkevich

“…In particular, an analysis of a wide range of relevant sources of information was carried out and information was obtained from legal and regulatory framework for the activities of compounding pharmacies in the Russian Federation, which was implemented using a bibliometric method of analysis.Results. …”
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Advances in the extracellular vesicles treatment of alopecia by Xiaoxin Wu, Songjia Tang

“…However, further research is needed to optimize key factors, such as dosing, cell sources, and administration frequency to develop more effective and safer therapies. …”
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State and Challenges for the Development of Cooperation in Science and Technology between Russia and China by I. V. Danilin

“…Purpose: the main purpose of this article is to analyze the state and prospects of science and technology (S&T) cooperation between the Russian Federation and the PRC in the context of the global S&T cooperation trends.Methods: research is based on a combination of desk and field methods. …”
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MODERN ASSORTMENT, PROPERTIES AND PERSPECTIVES OF MEDICAL DRESSINGS IMPROVEMENT OF WOUND TREATMENT by A. V. Mayorova, B. B. Syisuev, I. A. Hanalieva, I. V. Vihrova

“…The aim of the study was the literature review on the effective wound treatment with the help of modern dressings, including their assortment and prospects for improvement. Materials and methods. The materials of the study were reliable literary sources containing information about wounds, pathogenesis, the stages of the wound process and its possible violations; the assortment of modern wound coverings and the composition of biologically active substances that have a pharmacological effect; the results of preclinical and clinical trials and their prospects of use in aesthetic medicine. …”
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Transforming liver transplant allocation with artificial intelligence and machine learning: a systematic review by Lisiane Pruinelli, Kiruthika Balakrishnan, Sisi Ma, Zhigang Li, Anji Wall, Jennifer C. Lai, Jesse D. Schold, Timothy Pruett, Gyorgy Simon

“…Aim To identify and analyze data elements used in Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods, data sources, and their focus on urgency, utility, or benefit in LT. …”
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Mapping the evidence on factors related to postpartum contraception among sub-Saharan African immigrant and refugee women in the United States of America: A scoping review protocol... by Comfort Z Olorunsaiye, Mariam A Badru, Augustus Osborne, Hannah M Degge, Sanni Yaya

“…The study will include the following electronic databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, EMBASE, and the Global Health Database. The sources will include studies on postpartum care and contraceptive access and utilization among sub-Saharan African immigrants living in the US. …”
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Spectrophotometric study of tannins in the herb Achillea millefolium L. by H. P. Smoilovska, O. O. Maliuhina, O. K. Yerenko, T. V. Khortetska

“…This allows the use of plant raw materials and extracts of yarrow for the development of complex herbal and combined formulations of medicines. The search for new sources of natural tannin compounds for pharmaceutical and cosmetic purposes is of significant interest and encourages the improvement of phytochemical research methods of known species of medicinal plants. …”
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Enhanced wheat yield prediction through integrated climate and satellite data using advanced AI techniques by Muhamad Ashfaq, Imran Khan, Rana Fezan Afzal, Dilawar Shah, Shujaat Ali, Muhammad Tahir

“…This study presents a comparative analysis of AI-based approaches against conventional methods, demonstrating their superiority in three key areas: (1) improved computational efficiency through optimized learning architectures, (2) enhanced spatial generalizability by capturing complex, nonlinear patterns, and (3) greater prediction stability under varying conditions. …”
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Depression screening and patient outcomes in cancer: a systematic review. by Anna Meijer, Michelle Roseman, Katherine Milette, James C Coyne, Michael E Stefanek, Roy C Ziegelstein, Erin Arthurs, Allison Leavens, Steven C Palmer, Donna E Stewart, Peter de Jonge, Brett D Thombs

“…The objective was to evaluate the potential benefits of depression screening in cancer patients by assessing the (1) accuracy of depression screening tools; (2) effectiveness of depression treatment; and (3) effect of depression screening, either alone or in the context of comprehensive depression care, on depression outcomes.<h4>Methods</h4>Data sources were CINAHL, Cochrane, EMBASE, ISI, MEDLINE, PsycINFO and SCOPUS databases through January 24, 2011; manual journal searches; reference lists; citation tracking; trial registry reviews. …”
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On the nature and driving forces of the Christianization of the population of the Mordovian region in the second half of the XVI – first third of the XVIII century by S. V. Pershin, E. N. Bikeikin, G. A. Kursheva, T. M. Guseva

“…In addition to general scientific methods, problem-chronological and historical-systemic research methods turned out to be optimal for considering ethno-confessional issues in the context of socio-economic development. …”
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