Low cost image-based modeling techniques for archaeological heritage digitalization: more than just a good tool for 3d visualization? by Mariateresa Galizia, Cettina Santagati

“…These tools are founded on the SfM (Structure from Motion) techniques and they are able to realize automatically image-based models starting from simple sequences of pictures data sets. …”
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Comparative analysis of complications and technique survival in peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion: single purse-string suture vs. double purses-string suture by Xiaoling Li, Xiuling Chen, Hui Gao, Qin Zhou, Wenshu Liu, Pengli Li, Yan Li, Shiwen Wang, Jin Chen, Guisen Li

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Efficacy of Tuina Versus the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Technique in Patients With Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Kaiqi Fan, Aicheng Wang, Hainan Gao, Ting Yu, Xiangyu Zhu

“…However, there is little evidence of the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), a rehabilitative method involving specific patterns of muscle contraction and stretching, in treating NCNP, either alone or in combination with tuina. ObjectiveThis study aims to compare the effects of the PNF technique, tuina, and their combination on patients with NCNP and assess whether combined therapy outperforms monotherapies. …”
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Assess knowledge and practice of internship students regarding assisted body mechanics to reduce musculoskeletal disorders and to develop safety guideline on manual handling techni... by PGN Swamy, Ruhi Varghese, Archana Kokani

“…Nursing is a job that needs a lot of bending our back, arms and legs and pushing, pulling patients, because of which many nurses are at risk for developing physical strains and back injuries or even fractures. Aim: The main aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice of internship students regarding assisted body mechanics to reduce the musculoskeletal disorders with a view to develop safety guideline on manual handling technique. …”
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Context-Aware Embedding Techniques for Addressing Meaning Conflation Deficiency in Morphologically Rich Languages Word Embedding: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis by Mosima Anna Masethe, Hlaudi Daniel Masethe, Sunday O. Ojo

“…This systematic literature review aims to evaluate and synthesize the effectiveness of various embedding techniques—word embeddings, contextual word embeddings, and context-aware embeddings—in addressing Meaning Conflation Deficiency (MCD). …”
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Membership Inference Attacks Fueled by Few-Shot Learning to Detect Privacy Leakage and Address Data Integrity by Daniel Jiménez-López, Nuria Rodríguez-Barroso, M. Victoria Luzón, Javier Del Ser, Francisco Herrera

“…Deep learning models have an intrinsic privacy issue as they memorize parts of their training data, creating a privacy leakage. Membership inference attacks (MIAs) exploit this to obtain confidential information about the data used for training, aiming to steal information. …”
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Quantification of Tumour Vascularity in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue Using CARD Amplification, a Systematic Sampling Technique, and True Colour Image Analysis by Egied J. M. Hannen, Jeroen A. W. M. van der Laak, Harold M. J. Kerstens, Vincent M. J. I. Cuijpers, Antonius G. J. M. Hanselaar, Johannes J. Manni, Peter C. M. de Wilde

“…The aims of this study of head and neck tissue samples were to develop an immunohistochemical protocol based on the catalysed reporter deposition (CARD) technique to enhance staining results for use in automated true colour image analysis, to assess the reproducibility of systematic tissue sampling in the angiogenic hot spot selection, and quantification of microvessel density (MVD) and other vessel characteristics. …”
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Impact of Etiology, Thrombectomy Techniques, and Lesion Localization on Endovascular Treatment Success in Acute Basilar Artery Occlusion: A Single‐Center Retrospective Study by Halil Alper Eryilmaz, Sena Boncuk Ulaş, Bilgehan Atılgan Acar

“…Although the combined technique group had longer recanalization times, they exhibited lower mean 3rd month mRS scores. …”
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“A diamond-shaped” penoplasty technique with or without concurrent suprapubic liposuction for adult-acquired buried penis: clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction rates by Jing Wang, Jian Ni, Yang Xu, Wen Yu, Zhi-Peng Xu, Yu-Tian Dai, Yi-Qiong Yang, Xiao-Zhi Zhao

“…We aimed to describe a new technique for correcting an adult-acquired buried penis through a diamond-shaped incision at the penopubic junction. …”
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Optimization and predictive performance of fly ash-based sustainable concrete using integrated multitask deep learning framework with interpretable machine learning techniques by Bhupesh P. Nandurkar, Jayant M. Raut, Pawan K. Hinge, Boskey V. Bahoria, Tejas R. Patil, Sachin Upadhye, Vikrant S. Vairagade, Sagar D. Shelare

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Multiobjective optimization of welding process variables in RMD and FCAW techniques using a heat transfer search algorithm for 316LN stainless steel by Ravi Dave, Indravadan B. Dave, Jay J. Vora, Rakesh Chaudhari, Subhash Das, Prashant Kumar Gangwar

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Comparison of Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Random Forest (RF) Algorithm Performance with Random Undersampling Technique to Predict Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Risk by Annisa Damayanti, Anna Baita

“…One of the machine learning methods that can be used to predict GDM is the Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm and the Random Forest (RF) algorithm. This study aims to compare, and evaluate GDM disease prediction models using the SVM and RF algorithms by balancing the target data using the Random Undersampling Technique. …”
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Application of Seismic Attribute Technique to estimate the 3D model of Hydraulic Flow Units: A case study of a gas field in Iran by Mohamad Iravani, Mahdi Rastegarnia, Dariush Javani, Ali Sanati, Seyed Hasan Hajiabadi

“…Nowadays, Seismic Attribute Technique is used to build parameters of hydrocarbon reservoirs in inter-well spaces. …”
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Comparing the Effects of a Series of Ischaemic Compression Therapy and Muscle Energy Techniques on Pain Threshold and Muscle Tension in People with Upper Crossed Syndrome by Dawid Janczarzyk, Krzysztof Jamka, Edyta Mikołajczyk, Bartosz Zając

“…A popular method of therapy is ischaemic compression (IC) of trigger points and muscle energy techniques (MET). However, in literature on the subject, there is a lack information on the effects of a series of therapies with these techniques on the reduction of pain and muscle tension.Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the optimal myofascial technique in the treatment of patients with UCS presenting with pain and excessive tension in the trapezius muscle.Material and methods: In the study, 45 people with UCS with TP in the trapezius back muscle were qualified for the trial. …”
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Nondestructive Discrimination of Plant-Based Patty Containing Traditional Medicinal Roots Using Visible–Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning Techniques by Gwanggeun Song, Hwanjo Chung, Reza Adhitama Putra Hernanda, Junghyun Lee, Hoonsoo Lee

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Low-profile double plating versus conventional single plating in midshaft clavicle fractures: A retrospective study and initial experience with this novel technique. by Yannic Lecoultre, Bryan van de Wall, Bjoern-Christian Link, Charlotte Kik, Reto Babst, Frank Beeres

“…<h4>Background</h4>Low-profile double plating seems a viable alternative to conventional single plating for fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures. This study aims to compare the two techniques regarding healing, complications, and removal rate.…”
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Article RETRACTED due to manipulation by the authors What is the difference between shooting technique and pointer kinematics in novice athletes? A study on the sport of Petanque by Dina Agustina, Cerika Rismayanthi, Muhammad Fakhrur Rozi, Maharani Fatima Gandasari, Mohamad Da'i, Sumaryanti Sumaryanti, Rina Yuniana, Mashud Mashud, Mikkey Anggara Suganda, Julian Dewantara, Didi Suryadi

“…This study aimed to assess the kinematic motion of children practicing petanque pointing and shooting techniques. …”
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Evaluation of Toxoplasma and Toxocara Prevalence in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients Using Serologic and Molecular Technique in Selected Medical Centers of Tehran, Iran by Bahare Razmand, Farid Tahvildar Biderouni, Alireza Abadi, Niloofar Taghipour

“…Conclusion: The collected data in this study could serve as a reference for future studies and may be useful for examination and evaluation of acute and chronic toxoplasmosis before and after starting dialysis. …”
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Damage mechanism of gamma-irradiated repurposed pultruded glass fibre polyester composite subjected to low-velocity impact using non-destructive techniques by Muhammad Imran Najeeb, Muhammad Amir Siti Madiha, Agusril Syamsir, Mohd Supian Abu Bakar, Sapizah Rahim, Asyraf Arif Abu Bakar, Tabrej Khan

“…Gaining insight into the damage mechanisms caused by gamma irradiation, can improve the safety and resilience of structures. This paper is aimed at investigating the failure mode and damage of gamma-irradiated repurposed pultruded glass fibre-reinforced polyester subjected to low-velocity impact using three types of non-destructive techniques. …”
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Changes in the choice of anaesthetic techniques for caesarean sections among Turkish citizens and migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interrupted time series analysis by Sevim Baltali, Mehmet Baltali, Ayşegül Ercan, Umut Deniz Akdağ, Mehmet Toptaş

“…Abstract Background The aim of the study was to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on changes in the choice of anaesthetic techniques for singleton caesarean sections among Turkish citizens and migrants before, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and after vaccination. …”
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