Skeleton-Based Data Augmentation for Sign Language Recognition Using Adversarial Learning by Yuriya Nakamura, Lei Jing

“…The proposed method achieved an improvement of 0.58% in accuracy and 0.017 in F-score compared to the model without data augmentation. …”
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The Role of Mean Platelet Volume as a Predictor of Mortality in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Pattraporn Tajarernmuang, Arintaya Phrommintikul, Atikun Limsukon, Chaicharn Pothirat, Kaweesak Chittawatanarat

“…The values of initial MPV in nonsurvivors and survivors were not different, with the mean difference with 95% confident interval (95% CI) being 0.17 (95% CI: −0.04, 0.38; p=0.112). However, after small sample studies were excluded in sensitivity analysis, the pooling mean difference of MPV was 0.32 (95% CI: 0.04, 0.60; p=0.03). …”
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Periodontal Status and Quality of Life: Impact of Fear of Pain and Dental Fear by Casey D. Wright, Daniel W. McNeil, Cierra B. Edwards, Richard J. Crout, Katherine Neiswanger, John R. Shaffer, Mary L. Marazita

“…The maxillary anterior region was significantly associated with pain discomfort (β=.116, p=.017) and functionality (β=.130, p=.011). Conclusions. …”
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Photoluminescence and Photocurrent from InGaN/GaN Diodes with Quantum Wells of Different Widths and Polarities by Artem Bercha, Mikołaj Chlipała, Mateusz Hajdel, Grzegorz Muzioł, Marcin Siekacz, Henryk Turski, Witold Trzeciakowski

“…We compare the optical properties of four <i>pin</i> diode samples differing by built-in field direction and width of the In_0.17Ga_0.83N quantum well in the active layer: two diodes with standard <i>nip</i> layer sequences and 2.6 and 15 nm well widths and two diodes with inverted <i>pin</i> layer ordering (due to the tunnel junction grown before the <i>pin</i> structure) also with 2.6 and 15 nm widths. …”
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Application of Ultrasound Radiomics in Differentiating Benign from Malignant Breast Nodules in Women with Post-Silicone Breast Augmentation by Ling Hao, Yang Chen, Xuejiao Su, Buyun Ma

“…Results: The random forest model exhibited superior performance in differentiating benign from malignant nodules in the validation set, achieving sensitivity of 0.765, specificity of 0.838, and an AUC of 0.787 (95% CI: 0.561–0.960). The model’s accuracy, Brier score, and log loss were 0.796, 0.197, and 0.599, respectively. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of the multi-rings mitochondrial genome of Populus tomentosa by Kai Gao, Ting Guo, Xinmin An

“…After removing duplications, 19 different tRNA coding genes remain, though only 10 amino acids can be recognized. The noncoding region constitutes 93.38% of the mt genome, comprising a large number of repetitive sequences, gene spacer regions, and insertion from chloroplast sequences. …”
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Comparison of three- and six-component scoring models for predicting the futility in cancer resuscitation: a retrospective study by A. Pramono, N. Maryani

“…The number of subjects collected in the study was 177 people with eight risk factor variables for death or predictions of the futility of performing CPR. …”
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User satisfaction and dissatisfaction with assistive technology devices and services in India by Suraj Singh Senjam, Souvik Manna, Jeewan Singh Titiyal, Anil Kumar, Jugal Kishore

“…Discomfort (56.6%), poor fitting (37.7%), low quality of service (20.7%), and poor aesthetic values (18.9%) were identified as reasons for dissatisfaction. …”
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Revealing the rural multifunctionality declining and its causes in depopulated regions of Northeast China: a case study of Heilongjiang Province by Dongmei Li, Qing Wen, Yue Qi, Guoming Du

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A decentralized optimization framework for multi-MGs in distribution network considering parallel architecture by Dengyin Jiang, Xiaoqian Zhou, Qian Ai, Yuanjun Hou, Yuan Zhao

“…Accelerated ATC algorithm can be applied to perform decentralized optimization in a sequential manner between distribution network agents and microgrid agents in a faster convergence speed compared with the traditional ATC algorithm. …”
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Determinants of Dropping Out of Remote Patient-Reported Outcome–Based Follow-Up Among Patients With Epilepsy: Prospective Cohort Study by Sofie Bech Vestergaard, Mette Roost, David Høyrup Christiansen, Liv Marit Valen Schougaard

“…Patients with low social support had an odds ratio of 2.20 (95% CI 1.38-3.50) for dropout. Patients with poor health ratings had an odds ratio of 2.17 (95% CI 1.65-2.85) for dropout. …”
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Distribution, traditional utilization, processing, and health benefits associated with the consumption of morama bean [Tylosema escululetum (Burch.)]: a survey from selected distri... by John Gwamba, Samuel Imathiu, John Kinyuru, Arnold Onyango, Masa Veronica Motaung

“…The nutritious density of morama beans (mean = 4.87) and their potential for processing into value-added products (mean = 4.10) were known to the respondents. …”
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Response of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Yield to Combined Biochar, Lime, and Inorganic-Fertilizer Rates in the Case of Gimbi District, Western Ethiopia by Solomon Abeba Kenea, Tolera Abera Goshu, Kinati Chimdessa

“…Bulb yield fresh weight per plant (BWp) was highest in treatments of T4 and T8 ha−1 in Farm-1 (27.7–28.1 g) and in treatments of T4 and T11 ha−1, in Farm-2 (31.4–31.6 g). …”
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Evaluation of vitamin B6 supplementation in Wilson’s disease patients treated with D-penicillamine by Olivier Guillaud, Alain Lachaux, Justin Mbala, Abdelouahed Belmalih, Eduardo Couchonnal Bedoya

“…The median PLP level was significantly higher in the group with supplementation, 137.2 (86.7) nmol/L vs 64.9 (30.8) nmol/(p&lt;0.01). …”
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Evaluating the occurrence of trihalomethanes in drinking water and their implications for human health risk by Victor Constantin Cojocaru, Valentina Andreea Petre, Ana Ioana Paris, Nicolae Ionut Cristea, Florentina Laura Chiriac, Ioana-Antonia Cimpean

“…Carcinogenic risk assessments indicate a similar trend, with total risks for women varying between 1.37×10-6 and 1.88×10-4, and for men between 2.22×10-7 and 1.66×10-4. comparable values for cancer risk that exceed the minimum or negligible risk threshold established by the USEPA (1.00×10-6).…”
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Development and Validation of the RCOS Prognostic Index: A Bedside Multivariable Logistic Regression Model to Predict Hypoxaemia or Death in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Gerardo Alvarez-Uria, Sumanth Gandra, Venkata R. Gurram, Raghu P. Reddy, Manoranjan Midde, Praveen Kumar, Ketty E Arce

“…When the prognostic index was used to predict mortality in the validation cohort, the AUROCC was 0.947 (95% CI, 0.925–0.97) and the Brier score was 0.0188. …”
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HEALTH PROMISING EFFECTS OF POTATO PEELS AND THEIR POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENTS IN FOOD AND NUTRACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES AND NONFOOD USES FROM SUSTAINABILITY POINT OF VIEW by Mushtaq Qudsia, Timar Adrian, Joly Nicolas, Spalletta Alexis, Martin Patrick, Ishtiaq Uzair

“…PPW, being a good source of valuable compounds including fiber and little protein content can be used as an exceptional ingredient in animal feed.PPW having considerable nutritional value along with bioactive and technological important properties, the sustainable processing of diverse byproducts of this waste offers great interest for pharmaceutical and food industries.…”
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Disposition to pediatric intensive care unit post supraglottoplasty repair: a systematic review by Esther ShinHyun Kang, Sena Turkdogan, Jeffrey C. Yeung

“…Age at time of surgery ranged from 19 days to 15.7 years with mean age of 5.65 months. A weighted pooled estimate suggested that 19% (95% CI 14–24%) of patients who underwent supraglottoplasty required PICU-admission. …”
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Comparative Performance Analysis of Gear Oil Enhanced With Biomass-Derived Cellulose Nanocrystals and Al2O3 Nanoparticles by Ahmed Nabhan, Hamouda M. Mousa, Husain Alfadhel, Mohamed R. El-Sharkawy, Hossa F. Al-Shareef, Fatimah A. M. Al-Zahrani, Mohamed Taha

“…The kinematic viscosities of the nano-oil samples grew up to 5.4% and 15.5% with the incorporation of 1.0 wt.% CNCs and 1.0 wt.% Al2O3 NPs at 40°C and 100°C, corresponding to a 16.7% increase in the viscosity index. …”
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Perbandingan Kadar Heat Shock Protein 90 dan Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Antara Kehamilan Preterm Dengan Ketuban Pecah Dini dan Tanpa Ketuban Pecah Dini by Riri Karnain, Yusrawati Yusrawati, Erkadius Erkadius

“…Median kadar TNF-α yaitu 0,21 ng/mL pada kehamilan preterm dengan KPD dan 0,17 ng/mL pada kehamilan preterm tanpa KPD dengan nilai p < 0,05. …”
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