Predisposing Factors, Microbial Characteristics, and Clinical Outcome of Microbial Keratitis in a Tertiary Centre in Hong Kong: A 10-Year Experience by Alex Lap-Ki Ng, Kelvin Kai-Wang To, Chile Chi-Lai Choi, Leonard Hsu Yuen, Suk-Ming Yim, Keith Shun-Kit Chan, Jimmy Shiu-Ming Lai, Ian Yat-Hin Wong

“…To study the risk factors, microbial profile, antibiotic susceptibility pattern, and outcome for microbial keratitis over the past 10 years in a tertiary center in Hong Kong. …”
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EPRNG: Effective Pseudo-Random Number Generator on the Internet of Vehicles Using Deep Convolution Generative Adversarial Network by Chenyang Fei, Xiaomei Zhang, Dayu Wang, Haomin Hu, Rong Huang, Zejie Wang

“…Furthermore, dynamics in the training process make these methods subject to training instability and pattern collapse by overfitting. In this paper, we propose an Effective Pseudo-Random Number Generator (EPRNG) which exploits a deep convolution generative adversarial network (DCGAN)-based approach using our processed vehicle datasets and entropy-driven stopping method-based training processes for the generation of pseudo-random numbers. …”
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Autoimmune Factor V Deficiency That Took 16 Years to Diagnose due to Pseudodeficiency of Multiple Coagulation Factors by Takaaki Kato, Takaya Hanawa, Mea Asou, Tomohiko Asakawa, Hisashi Sakamaki, Makoto Araki

“…Moreover, cross-mixing test showed an immediate inhibitor pattern. Subsequently, factor V antibodies were confirmed by the immunoblot method and the diagnosis of autoimmune factor V deficiency was made. …”
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High‐Speed Solar Wind Imprints on the Ionosphere During the Recovery Phase of the August 2018 Geomagnetic Storm by Dexin Ren, Jiuhou Lei, Su Zhou, Wenbo Li, Fuqing Huang, Xiaoli Luan, Tong Dang, Yu Liu

“…It was found that the high‐speed solar wind was effective in modulating the intensity and the size of the auroral oval, high‐latitude convection, and potential pattern. The Thermosphere Ionosphere Electrodynamics General Circulation Model generally reproduced the observed evolution of the ionosphere at high latitudes during the recovery phase of the storm, and it was used to quantitatively investigate the effects of the high‐speed solar wind on the recovery phase ionosphere. …”
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Course of pancreatic necrosis on a background of major duodenal papilla stone by S. V. Mikhaylusov, Ye. V. Moiseyenkova, M. M. Misrokov

“…On a background of major duodenal papilla stone in a pattern of purulent complications lesser sac abscesses (р=0,010) and peripancreatic necrosis — 8 of 33 (24,2%) were more commonly registered in comparison to alimentary pancreatic necrosis — 1 of 43 (2,3%). …”
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Clinical Feature of Intrahepatic B-Lymphocytes in Chronic Hepatitis B by Ashraf Mohamadkhani, Elnaz Naderi, Masoud Sotoudeh, Aezam Katoonizadeh, Ghodratollah Montazeri, Hossein Poustchi

“…The CD20 was expressed in all 57 liver biopsy samples with a submembranous and membranous staining pattern and its expression was significantly associated with HAI total score (r=0.32, P=0.01) and stage of fibrosis (r=0.31, P=0.02). …”
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Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Google Trends Analysis by Majed Ramadan, Walaa Alshekhi, Doaa Aboalola, Siham Aouabdi, Haneen Alzahrani, Abrar Ashi, Rawiah Alsiary

“…The objectives of this study are to investigate the popular pattern in seeking screening information of breast cancer in Saudi Arabia using Google Trends. …”
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Carbon balance dynamic evolution and simulation coupling economic development and ecological protection: a case study of Jiangxi Province at county scale from 2000–2030 by Yuliang Deng, Min Huang, Daohong Gong, Yong Ge, Hui Lin, Daoye Zhu, Yong Chen, Orhan Altan

“…By 2030, the land use's carbon sequestration capacity is expected to increase under different scenarios, leading to a ‘middle-high, sides-low’ spatial pattern in CESB. These findings are crucial for policymakers in devising strategies for sustainable regional development.…”
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Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial of Brief Psychotherapy versus Usual Treatment for Common Mental Disorders in Adults by Marco A. Luengo-Castro, Javier Fernández-Méndez, José M. García-Montes, Pedro J. Caunedo-Riesco, Juan M. García-Haro, Begoña Braña-Menéndez, Dolores González-Díaz, Andrés Cabero-Álvarez, Marcelino Cuesta-Izquierdo

“…The EG initially exhibited a more modest improvement pattern, but continued and became more effective than TAU after one year. …”
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Smart furniture using radar technology for cardiac health monitoring by Ali Gharamohammadi, Mohammad Omid Bagheri, Serene Abu-Sardanah, Michael M. Y. R. Riad, Hajar Abedi, Ahmad Ansariyan, Kang Wang, Ashish Saragadam, Dmytro Chumachenko, Shahabeddin Abhari, Plinio Pelegrini Morita, Amir Khajepour, George Shaker

“…The provided algorithm excels in discerning variations in heart patterns, particularly in individuals with prolonged corrected QT intervals, by minimizing high frequency breathing interference and ensuring accurate pattern recognition. …”
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Atmospheric Deposition: Sampling Procedures, Analytical Methods, and Main Recent Findings from the Scientific Literature by M. Amodio, S. Catino, P. R. Dambruoso, G. de Gennaro, A. Di Gilio, P. Giungato, E. Laiola, A. Marzocca, A. Mazzone, A. Sardaro, M. Tutino

“…Deposition fluxes of POPs showed spatial and seasonal variations, diagnostic ratios of PAHs on deposited particles, allowed the discrimination between pyrolytic or petrogenic sources. Congener pattern analysis and bulk deposition fluxes in rural sites confirmed long-range atmospheric transport of PCDDs/Fs. …”
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Primary Hyperparathyroidism-Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumour: An Unusual Association and a Probable Syndrome by Gwendolyn Fernandes, Avanika, Gloria Khumanthem

“…Microscopy revealed a benign spindle cell tumour with a vasoformative pattern and areas of grungy calcification. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated strong positivity for Vimentin, while CD34, CD68, CK, and Desmin were negative. …”
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The accuracy of forecasted hospital admission for respiratory tract infections in children aged 0–5 years for 2017/2023 by Fredrik Methi, Karin Magnusson, Karin Magnusson

“…We determined the accuracy of four different forecast models, all based on monthly hospital admissions and different assumptions regarding the pattern of virus transmission, computed with ordinary least squares regression adjusting for seasonal trends. …”
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Heterozygous pathogenic STT3A variation leads to dominant congenital glycosylation disorders and functional validation in zebrafish by Linxue Meng, Zhixu Fang, Li Jiang, Yinglan Zheng, Siqi Hong, Yu Deng, Lingling Xie

“…Conclusion We report a proband with a dominant congenital glycosylation disorder caused by heterozygous pathogenic STT3A variation, which is a new inheritance pattern of STT3A. Our report expands the known phenotype of dominant STT3A-CDGs. …”
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Harnessing Multi-Source Data and Deep Learning for High-Resolution Land Surface Temperature Gap-Filling Supporting Climate Change Adaptation Activities by Katja Kustura, David Conti, Matthias Sammer, Michael Riffler

“…Our approach addresses common challenges in satellite-derived LST data, such as gaps caused by cloud cover, image border limitations, grid-pattern sensor artifacts, and temporal discontinuities due to infrequent sensor overpasses. …”
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Transcriptional time-course analysis during ash dieback infection revealed different responses in tolerant and susceptible Fraxinus excelsior genotypes by Víctor Chano, Renata Callegari Ferrari, Tania Domínguez-Flores, Karuna Shrestha, Barbara Fussi, Hannes Seidel, Oliver Gailing, Katharina B. Budde

“…Overall, these results revealed different transcriptomic expression patterns not only between ADB-tolerant and ADB-susceptible genotypes, but also within these two groups. …”
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Idiopathic Central Precocious Puberty Associated with 11 Mb De Novo Distal Deletion of the Chromosome 9 Short Arm by Mariangela Cisternino, Erika Della Mina, Laura Losa, Alexandra Madè, Giulia Rossetti, Lorenzo Andrea Bassi, Giovanni Pieri, Baran Bayindir, Jole Messa, Orsetta Zuffardi, Roberto Ciccone

“…In our case, more than 40 genes were encompassed in the deleted region, among which, DMRT1 which is gonad-specific and has a sexually dimorphic expression pattern and ERMP1 which is required in rats for the organization of somatic cells and oocytes into discrete follicular structures. …”
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Prevalence and Severity of Menopausal Symptoms and the Quality of Life in Middle-aged Women: A Study from Sri Lanka by Nirmala Rathnayake, Janaka Lenora, Gayani Alwis, Sarath Lekamwasam

“…Further, sociodemographic status, gynaecologic factors, physical activity pattern (walking, moderate, and vigorous), body mass index, and waist to hip ratio were also evaluated. …”
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Glucocorticoid receptor (NR3C1) genetic polymorphisms and the outcomes of sudden sensorineural hearing loss by Chen-Yu Chien, Shu-Yu Tai, Kuan-Hui Li, Hua-Ling Yang, Ling-Feng Wang, Kuen-Yao Ho, Ning-Chia Chang

“…The outcomes of SSNHL have been investigated for related factors, including age, initial hearing loss severity and pattern, vertigo, genetic variations, and the time between onset and treatment. …”
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Speciation studies of potentially toxic elements within the vicinity of major dumpsites in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria by Oluwakemi O. Tovide, John A.O. Oyekunle, Odunayo T. Ore, Bukola A. Oyebode, Elizabeth O. Moseri, Abolanle S. Adekunle, Oluwasegun Oluwarotimi, Aderemi O. Ogunfowokan, Adebayo O. Eludoyin

“…Results: The findings showed a mean distribution pattern of Mn > Zn > Cu > Pb > Cd > Al. The speciation analysis indicated that the water-soluble, exchangeable, and carbonate fractions contained more than 80 % of the metals, implying high solubility and bioavailability. …”
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