Multimodal lightweight neural network for Alzheimer's disease diagnosis integrating neuroimaging and cognitive scores by Bhoomi Gupta, Ganesh Kanna Jegannathan, Mohammad Shabbir Alam, Kottala Sri Yogi, Janjhyam Venkata Naga Ramesh, Vemula Jasmine Sowmya, Isa Bayhan

“…Multimodal feature fusion is achieved through spatial image registration and summation, allowing for effective integration of structural and functional imaging modalities. The neurocognitive feature extraction module utilizes depthwise separable convolutions to process cognitive assessment data, which are then fused with multimodal imaging features. …”
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The influence of access to technology and digital literacy on female empowerment and digital entrepreneurial intentions by Ali Saleh Alshebami, Syed Ali Fazal, Abdullah M. Aljarodi, Nowshin Zarin, Abdullah Hamoud Ali Seraj, Elham Alzain

“…Conformity factor analysis (CFA) and multivariate covariance-based structural equation modelling (CB-SEM) were utilised to explore this complex relationship. …”
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Kalata B1 Enhances Temozolomide Toxicity to Glioblastoma Cells by Samantha L. Gerlach, James S. Metcalf, Rachael A. Dunlop, Sandra Anne Banack, Cheenou Her, Viswanathan V. Krishnan, Ulf Göransson, Sunithi Gunasekera, Blazej Slazak, Paul Alan Cox

“…The synthetic Kalata B1 sequence was verified with orbitrap LC-MS, and structural confirmation was provided by NMR spectroscopy. …”
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Mapping seasonal soil deformation in expansive clay using synthetic aperture radar interferometry: A case study in Diamniadio, Senegal by Seynabou Toure, Oluwaseyi Dasho, Souleye Wade, Oumar Diop, Kidiyo Kpalma, Amadou S. Maiga

“…Angular distortion analysis identified critical zones where differential settlement exceeds empirical thresholds for structural damage, with total angular distortion values reaching up to 2.5 × 10−3. …”
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Design professionals’ awareness and engagement in design for adaptability (DfA) practices by Jenefailus Nikoi Kotei-Martin, Kofi Agyekum, Hayford Pittri, Alex Opoku, Bernard Tuffour Atuahene, Rhoda Gasue

“…Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted a quantitative research approach to retrieve responses from 236 design professionals (i.e. architects and civil/structural engineers) via survey questionnaires. The data retrieved from the respondents were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical tests. …”
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Perception of organ donation and its basic norms: A study among hospital employees by Anasuya Ghosh, Riya Ben, Venkata Nikesh Kumar Mallampati, Subhramoy Chaudhury, Astom Mondal

“…All the participants were individually approached for a face-to-face interview using a pre-structured and pre-validated questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Microsoft excel and Stata 12 software. …”
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Exploring Interactions of Older Adults with Mild Dementia Participating in Robotherapy with Robot Cats in a Day Hospital in Spain: A Qualitative Study by Cristina Perdomo-Delgado, Minoo Dabiri-Golchin, Patricia Sánchez-Herrera-Baeza, Almudena Muñoz-Martínez, Nereida Reyes-Sosa, Marta Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres, Paula Obeso-Benítez

“…Thirteen older adults with mild dementia who used a robot cat during robotherapy sessions in a day hospital in Spain were interviewed. Following semi-structured interviews, a thematic qualitative analysis of the data was conducted, revealing four main themes: (1) therapeutic effects of robotherapy (relaxation, mood improvement, cognitive stimulation, and increased social interaction); (2) preferences regarding the types of robotherapy activities; (3) interaction with the robot cat during the sessions; and (4) technological characteristics of the robot cat. …”
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Fast continuous in-situ XCT of additively manufactured carbon fiber reinforced tensile test specimens by Jonathan Glinz, Julia Maurer, Martin Holzleitner, Francesco Pace, Antonios Stamopoulos, Michal Vopálenský, Ivana Kumpová, Michael Eckl, Johann Kastner, Sascha Senck

“…The resulting three-dimensional image data reveals internal meso- and macro-structural changes over time/strain to find the cause of the aforementioned reduction in tensile stress. …”
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Laboratory mice engrafted with natural gut microbiota possess a wildling-like phenotype by Solveig Runge, Silvia von Zedtwitz, Alexander M. Maucher, Philipp Bruno, Lisa Osbelt, Bei Zhao, Anne M. Gernand, Till R. Lesker, Katja Gräwe, Manuel Rogg, Christoph Schell, Melanie Boerries, Till Strowig, Geoffroy Andrieux, Benedikt Hild, Stephan P. Rosshart

“…Following engraftment, these TXwildlings adopt a structural and functional wildling-like microbiota and host physiology toward a more mature immune system, with characteristics similar to those of adult humans. …”
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PNUTS:PP1 recruitment to Tox4 regulates chromosomal dispersal in Drosophila germline development by Louise Duncalf, Xinru Wang, Abdulrahman A. Aljabri, Amy E. Campbell, Rawan Q. Alharbi, Ian Donaldson, Andrew Hayes, Wolfgang Peti, Rebecca Page, Daimark Bennett

“…Here, we combine biochemical, structural, cellular, and in vivo experiments to show that, while tox4 is dispensable for viability, it is essential for fertility, having both PNUTS-dependent and -independent roles in Drosophila germline development. …”
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Digital Geological Map of the Upper Laja River Basin, Guanajuato, Mexico by Beatriz Coral Beltrán Martínez, Isidro Loza Aguirre, Yanmei Li, Raúl Miranda Avilés, Ángel Nieto Samaniego, Edgar Ángeles Moreno, Pooja Vinod Kshirsagar, María Jesús Puy Alquiza, Jesús Horacio Hernández Anguiano

“…This map was edited based on local and regional geological studies available in the literature, photo interpretations, field verification of contacts and faults and structural data acquisition. The main objective of this map is to provide a regional geological framework for future local geological and hydrological studies in the region. …”
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A capacity strengthening model toward self-reliant and sustainable one-health workforce in six East African Community Partner States by Julien A. Nguinkal, Florian Gehre, Hakim I. Lagu, Emmanuel Achol, Eric Nzeyimana, John N. Kiiru, Joseph Nyandwi, Gregory W. Dumo, Nyambura Moremi, Susan N. Nabadda, Isabelle Mukagatare, Andrea Molina, Jürgen May, Jürgen May, Jürgen May, Muna Affara

“…Through modular training, in-country cascade sessions, and structured mentorship, the program enabled integration of genomic approaches into public health surveillance activities. …”
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Providers’ Perspectives on Provision of Family Planning to HIV-Positive Individuals in HIV Care in Nyanza Province, Kenya by Sara J. Newmann, Kavita Mishra, Maricianah Onono, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Craig R. Cohen, Olivia Gage, Rose Odeny, Katie D. Schwartz, Daniel Grossman

“…Structured questions and case scenarios assessed contraceptive knowledge, training, and FP provision experience. …”
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A domain-based framework for cognitive profile identification in Parkinson’s disease across diverse samples by Elvira Andújar-Castillo, Carla Carrillo-Molina, Fernando Alonso, Fernando Alonso, Clara Villanueva-Iza, Clara Villanueva-Iza, Gustavo Fernández-Pajarín, Gustavo Fernández-Pajarín, Angel Sesar, Angel Sesar, Isabel Jiménez-Martín, Isabel Jiménez-Martín, Juan Francisco Martín-Rodriguez, Juan Francisco Martín-Rodriguez, Juan Francisco Martín-Rodriguez, Maria Jesús Lama, Pablo Mir, Pablo Mir, Pablo Mir, Elena Perez-Hernandez, Cristina Nombela Otero

“…This study provides empirical support for the implementation of domain-based cognitive assessments, structured in line with Movement Disorder Society recommendations, to provide a multidimensional evaluation of cognitive profiles in PD patients.MethodsNeuropsychological and clinical data were analyzed from 316 PD patients recruited from three Spanish hospitals—Hospital Clínico San Carlos (Madrid), the University Complejo Universitario de Santiago de Compostela (Galicia), and Hospital Virgen del Rocío (Sevilla)— and a control group of 96 older individuals, whose age difference from the PD group was statistically significant. …”
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Advanced image super-resolution using deep learning approaches by Mohamed Badiy, Fatima Amounas, Mourade Azrour, Mohammad Ali A. Hammoudeh

“…The evaluation metrics yielded highly promising results, with Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR) reaching up to 36.1368 dB and Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM) reaching 0.9670. …”
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Smartphone addiction among elderly individuals: its relationship with physical activity, activities of daily living, and balance levels by Oguzhan Bahadir Demir, Aylin Bilgin, Feride Taskin Yilmaz

“…Future studies should consider including potential confounders, such as baseline physical fitness, socioeconomic status, and cognitive impairment, in structural equation modeling to provide more comprehensive insights.…”
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Epidemiology of Ocular Trauma and Predictive Modeling of Visual Outcomes: A 12-Year Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Hospital in China by Lu S, Li H, Yang X, Ma C, Li X

“…This study investigated the prevalence and clinical characteristics of ocular trauma in central and northern China, and assessed prognostic factors.Methods: Cases of ocular trauma that underwent surgical treatment in a tertiary hospital in China between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2023, were reviewed. All patient data were collected, including demographic information, type of injury, cause of injury, overall condition, number of surgeries, structural damage, surgical complications, and initial and final visual acuity (VA). …”
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A methodological research for development and psychometric properties of a new Measure to Assess Health Literate Organization (MAHLO-76) in hospital settings by Bahrambeygi Fatemeh, Rakhshanderou Sakineh, Ghaffari Mohtasham

“…MAHLO primary item pool was prepared using the data extracted from the semi-structured, in-depth interviews and literature review. …”
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Drying kinetics and thermodynamic analysis; enhancing quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) quality profile via pre-treatments assisted germination and processing by Jabir Khan, Palwasha Gul, Qingyun Li, Kunlun Liu

“…Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed extensive fragmentation and surface erosion of quinoa grains after ultrasound treatment. Our data suggests that ultrasound-treated quinoa grains may enhance their nutritional value, making them a suggested source of high-protein grains, bioactive components, with distinct structural properties.…”
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Progression of sacroiliitis in men and women according to the cohort of early axial spondyloarthritis (CORSAR) over 3 years of follow-up by D. G. Timokhina, T. V. Dubinina, A. B. Demina, O. A. Krichevskaya, Sh. F. Erdes

“…The available reports on the progression of structural changes in the SIJ in men and women with early axSpA are contradictory. …”
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