PoWBWM: Proof of work consensus cryptographic blockchain-based adaptive watermarking system for tamper detection applications by P. Aberna, L. Agilandeeswari

“…The experimental results for CASIA images achieved the highest PSNR value of 63.84 dB, and the SSIM value of 1.000, whereas the maximum VDP value obtained for HDR images is 98.02. …”
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Aproveitamento agronômico e energético de dejeções suinícolas: estudo de caso com análise econômico-financeira by Felippe Martins Damaceno, Maria Cristina Rodrigues Halmeman, Morgana Suszek Gonçalves, Flávia Vieira da Silva Medeiros

“…Tais custos foram confrontados com as receitas em um fluxo de caixa elaborado sobre um período de dez anos. A fim de verificar a rentabilidade do projeto, foram aplicados os seguintes métodos determinísticos de investimentos: Valor Presente Líquido (VPL) e Taxa Interna de Retorno (TIR). …”
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FSErasing: Improving Face Recognition with Data Augmentation Using Face Parsing by Hiroya Kawai, Koichi Ito, Hwann-Tzong Chen, Takafumi Aoki

“…In face attribute estimation, adding FSErasing as a data augmentation method in training with CelebA improves the estimation accuracy by 0.54 points. …”
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基于迁移学习的中国蛇类识别研究 by 周志斌 罗志聪 张展榜 孙奇燕

“…为提高传统神经网络模型在蛇类图像上的识别效果,以中国地区常见蛇种作为研究对象,包括金环蛇(<i>Bungarus fasciatus</i>)、银环蛇(<i>B.multicinctus</i>)、圆斑蝰(<i>Daboia russelli siamensis</i>)、尖吻蝮(<i>Deinagkistrodon acutus</i>)、竹叶青(<i>Trimeresurus stejnegeri</i>)和王锦蛇(<i>Elaphe carinata</i>)。…”
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Fracture resistance, failure mode and restorability of CAD CAM Zirconia endocrowns with different pulpal extension depths bonded to maxillary molars: an in-vitro study by Sarah Salah Gaafar, Dana El Ballouli, Mohammad Rayyan, Mohamed Sayed, Doaa Gamal Basta, Maha Fouad

“…Following thermal cycling, each specimen was axially loaded in a universal testing machine at a 0.5 mm/min crosshead speed. …”
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Qualidade de vida: estudo nas empresas de confecções de Santa Helena - PR by José Carlos Mendes, Suziane Zavareze

“…Por outro lado, as costureiras investigadas pertencentes à empresa 4, que ofertava o programa de prática de Ginástica Laboral, apresentavam as médias mais baixas nos níveis de qualidade de vida, exceto, no domínio das relações sociais. …”
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Citizen science platforms can effectively support early detection of invasive alien species according to species traits by Pablo González‐Moreno, Ana A. Anđelković, Tim Adriaens, Christophe Botella, Jakovos Demetriou, Rita Bastos, Sandro Bertolino, Celia López‐Cañizares, Franz Essl, Živa Fišer, Milka Glavendekić, Marc Herremans, Philip E. Hulme, Viola Jani, Dimitra Katsada, Periklis Kleitou, Nicola La Porta, Katharina Lapin, Marta López‐Darias, Vanessa Lozano, Angeliki F. Martinou, Damiano Oldoni, Esra Per, Stephanie Rorke, Helen E. Roy, Karl‐Manfred Schweinzer, Kristijn Swinnen, Elena Tricarico, Joana R. Vicente, Maarten de Groot, Michael J. O. Pocock

“…Citizen science platforms for opportunistic recording of species are increasingly popular, and there is potential to harvest their data for early detection of IAS, but this has not been tested. …”
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Comparison of Anterior Ocular Biometric Measurements Using Swept-Source and Time-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography by Sisi Chen, Rongrong Gao, Colm McAlinden, Junming Ye, Yiran Wang, Min Chen, Jinhai Huang, Yong Sun, A-Yong Yu

“…To compare central corneal thickness (CCT), aqueous depth (AQD), and anterior chamber depth (ACD) measurements using the swept-source (CASIA SS-1000, Tomey, Japan) and time-domain (Visante, Carl Zeiss Meditec, USA) anterior segment optical coherence tomographers (OCT) in normal eyes. …”
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Medicina regenerativa de cartílago: efecto del tratamiento con ácido hialurónico reticulado bifásico en lesiones osteocondrales by José Luis Álvarez, Nicolás Francioni, Clara Operti, Marcelo Fabián Orellana, Octavio Santiago, Leandro Sarrio, Mariel Stur, Joao Paulo Mardegan Issa, Santiago Fonseca, Sara Feldman

“…Los estudios histopatológicos de las muestras del grupo 3 indicaron un aumento de la matriz extracelular propia de tejido cartilaginoso, comparada con la del grupo 2, con hipercelularidad, dada por condrocitos, los que formaban grupos isogénicos axiales y coronales. …”
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The &ldquo;Triangle&rdquo; Sign: A Novel Ultrasound Marker for Diagnosing Total Choroidal Detachment and Total Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage by Bhatt VD, Bhatt DC, Bhatt KD, Dabir S, Berendschot TTJM, Erckens RJ, Webers CAB

“…Vaidehi D Bhatt,1 Deepak C Bhatt,1 Kalpana D Bhatt,1 Supriya Dabir,2 Tos TJM Berendschot,3 Roel J Erckens,3 Carroll AB Webers3 1UBM Institute, Mumbai, India; 2Department of Retina, Rajan Eye Care Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India; 3University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht, the NetherlandsCorrespondence: Vaidehi D Bhatt, UBM Institute, A/1 Ganesh Baug, Dadar, Mumbai, 400019, India, Tel +91-9821525810, Email vaidehibhatt94@gmail.comPurpose: This study aims to explore the diagnostic utility of ultrasound B-scan while introducing the “Triangle” sign as a novel indicator. …”
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A Fatores determinantes do endividamento dos clubes de futebol brasileiro: uma análise entre os períodos de 2014 e 2020 por meio de regressão quantílica by Alex Eugênio Altrão de Morais, Flávia Vital Januzzi

“…Resultados: Os achados indicam que os fatores de capacidade de geração de caixa e a longevidade do clube no eixo Rio-São Paulo podem determinar a estrutura de capital das entidades nos diversos níveis de endividamento, enquanto a rentabilidade, o tamanho e a capacidade de pagamento das dívidas mostraram-se insignificantes em todos os cenários, contrariando os prescritos pelas teorias modernas da estrutura de capital (Teoria Trade-off e Pecking Order). …”
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Carbon Stock and Soil Characteristics under Expansive Shrubs in the Dry Afromontane Forest in Northern Ethiopia by Mebrahtu Haile, Emiru Birhane, Meley Mekonen Rannestad, Muyiwa S. Adaramola

“…Vegetation and soil data were collected from a total of 150 sampling plots (size 20 m × 20 m) from uninvaded and invaded vegetation conditions. …”
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Effects of Different Tea Varieties on the Quality of Enshi Yulu Tea by WANG Huanhuan, QIN Muxue, HU Xingming, YUAN Liping, QIN Xinxue, YU Zhi, ZHENG Shibing, ZHANG Qiang, NI Dejiang, CHEN Yuqiong

“…To investigate the effects of tea varieties on the quality of Enshi Yulu tea, 10 main tea cultivars (Fuyun 6, Echa 1, Chunbolü, Zhenong 117, Longjing 43, Wuniuzao, Zhongcha 108, Echa 10, Zhuyeqi, and Fuding Dabai) grown in Enshi were processed into Yulu tea, which was then evaluated for sensory quality, major physicochemical quality components (tea polyphenols, free amino acids, water extracts, and chlorophylls), dry tea color parameters (L*, a*, and b*), and volatile components. …”
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AVALIAÇÃO DAS CONDIÇÕES DE TRABALHO EM UMA EMPRESA ATACADISTA DE ALIMENTOS PERECÍVEIS: UMA ABORDAGEM CENTRADA NA ERGONOMIA FÍSICA E ORGANIZACIONAL by Gilvania Barreto Feitosa Coutinho, Wagner de Abreu, Liliane Reis Teixeira, Renato José Bonfatti, Carmem Lúcia Campos Guizze

“…Além de indicação para compra de equipamentos como pallets e caixas plásticas; carrinhos para transporte do produto.…”
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Ultrasound B-Scan for Posterior Segment and Extraocular Evaluation in Ocular Cysticercosis by Bhatt VD, Bhatt KD, Bhatt DC, Dabir S, Sheth JU, Berendschot TTJM, Erckens RJ, Webers CAB

“…Vaidehi D Bhatt,1 Kalpana D Bhatt,1 Deepak C Bhatt,1 Supriya Dabir,2 Jay U Sheth,3 Tos TJM Berendschot,4 Roel J Erckens,4 Carroll AB Webers4 1UBM Institute, Mumbai, India; 2Department of Retina, Rajan Eye Care Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India; 3Department of Retina Services, Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute, Mumbai, India; 4University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht, The NetherlandsCorrespondence: Vaidehi D Bhatt, UBM Institute, A/1 Ganesh Baug, Dadar, Mumbai, 400019, India, Tel +91-9821525810, Email vaidehibhatt94@gmail.comPurpose: Cysticercosis, caused by Taenia solium larvae, can affect various ocular and extraocular structures, leading to significant morbidity. …”
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IA na investigação, educação e prática da engenharia sísmica e estrutural - uma reflexão sobre impactos, desafios e direções futuras by Tiago Ferreira

“…Algum ceticismo em torno dos modelos e ferramentas baseados em IA, frequentemente vistas como "caixas negras" quando comparadas com métodos experimentais, numéricos e analíticos, tem vindo a atrasar a sua integração. …”
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Visual analysis of research hotspots and trends in traditional Chinese medicine for depression in the 21st century: A bibliometric study based on citespace and VOSviewer by Chengcheng Song, Kelong Chen, Yongxi Jin, Ling Chen, Zuxiu Huang

“…Before 2010, these keywords included the forced swimming test, Tail Suspension Test, Chronic Cold Stress, Neural Regeneration, and Banxia Houpu Decoction. Conversely, network Pparmacology and Molecular Docking arose as key buzzwords starting in 2020. …”
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Assessing the feasibility of measuring residents’ quality of life in English care homes and the construct validity and internal consistency of measures completed by staff proxy: a... by Claire Goodman, Julienne Meyer, Karen Spilsbury, Barbara Hanratty, Rachael Carroll, Adam L Gordon, Gizdem Akdur, Anne Killett, Jennifer Burton, Ann-Marie Towers, Stacey Rand, Nick Smith, Sinead Palmer, Stephen Allan, Lucy Anne Webster

“…Objectives To assess the feasibility of capturing older care home residents’ quality of life (QoL) in digital social care records and the construct validity (hypothesis testing) and internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) of four QoL measures.Design Cross-sectional data collected in wave 1 of the DACHA (Developing resources And minimum dataset for Care Homes’ Adoption) study, a mixed-methods pilot of a prototype minimum dataset (MDS).Setting Care homes (with or without nursing) registered to provide care for older adults (&gt;65 years) and/or those living with dementia. …”
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