Novel machine learning-driven comparative analysis of CSP, STFT, and CSP-STFT fusion for EEG data classification across multiple meditation and non-meditation sessions in BCI pipel... by Nalinda D. Liyanagedera, Corinne A. Bareham, Heather Kempton, Hans W. Guesgen

“…For two of those pipelines, Common Spatial Patterns (CSP) and Short Time Fourier Transform (STFT) were successfully used as feature extraction algorithms where both these algorithms are significantly new for meditation EEG. …”
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Seasonal Variations and Health Risk Evaluation of Trace Elements in Atmospheric PM_2.5 in Liaocheng, the North China Plain by Yanhui Wang, Zhanfang Hou, Jiangkai Ma, Xiaoting Zhang, Xuan Liu, Qizong Wang, Chen Chen, Kaiyue Yang, Jingjing Meng

“…The concentrations of PM_2.5 and total detected elements (TDEs) exhibited distinct seasonal patterns, with the biggest values occurring in winter, followed by spring, autumn, and summer. …”
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Informed choices for some, but not for others: An exploration of Australian midlife women’s participation in mammography screening by social class by Samantha Batchelor, Belinda Lunnay, Sara Macdonald, Paul R Ward

“…We conducted matrix and crosstab queries across themes to identify patterns by social class. We extend the findings from Friedman’s study of women’s screening perspectives as ‘attentional’ types utilising the ‘sociology of attention’. …”
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Approximate and Sample Entropy of the Center of Pressure During Unperturbed Tandem Standing: Effect of Altering the Tolerance Window by Jayla Wesley, Samhita Rhodes, David W. Zeitler, Gordon Alderink

“…ApEn and SampEn provided comparable results in the predictability of patterns for different stability conditions, with increasing instability, i.e., tandem eyes closed postures, being associated with greater unpredictability. …”
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Thermal properties and non-bonded interactions in human PMP2 variants: A molecular dynamics study by Prabin Aryal, Jhulan Powrel

“…Analysis of salt bridge occupancy revealed notable differences in the formation patterns between the two proteins. The mutation was found to have a greater impact on salt bridge formation. …”
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Compressibility characteristics and modification effect of coal reservoirs in Longtan Formation, Nanchuan area, southeast Chongqing by Jinxian LIU, Tao GUO, Yatong ZHOU, Dongyang LI, Xiaobo JIN

“…The coal seams are stably distributed, with the floor plate consisting of aluminous mudstone and the roof plate composed of mudstone, which locally transitions to argillaceous limestone and limestone. The assemblage patterns of the coal reservoir and its roof and floor plates, as well as the variations of mineral composition in roof plate, indicate a transitional sedimentary environment between land and sea. (2) Significant differences in mechanical parameters and in-situ stress of coal seams and roof and floor plates were observed, preliminarily indicating good compressibility. …”
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Frailty Status, Not Just Age, is Associated With Postoperative Opioid Consumption: A Retrospective, Population-based Analysis by Kyle R. Latack, MD, Ryan Howard, MD, Mark C. Bicket, MD, PhD, Samantha Cooley, MSW, Vidhya Gunaseelan, MBA, MS, MHA, Michael Englesbe, MD, Jennifer Waljee, MD, MPH, MS

“…Although prior studies suggest that older individuals may require less opioid following surgery, chronologic age, and frailty do not always align, and little is known regarding postoperative opioid consumption patterns by frailty. Methods:. We conducted a retrospective analysis of opioid-naïve adult patients undergoing common general, vascular, and gynecologic procedures across a statewide quality improvement program from November 6, 2017 to February 28, 2021. …”
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Exploring the Diversity and Ecological Dynamics of Palm Leaf Spotting Fungi—A Case Study on Ornamental Palms in Portugal by Diana S. Pereira, Alan J. L. Phillips

“…Significantly positive co-occurrence (CO) patterns among prevalent and uncommon taxa suggest potential synergistic interactions enhancing fungal colonisation, persistence, and pathogenicity. …”
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Identification and characterization of mRNAs of receptor-like kinases MhyGSO1 and MhyGSO2 in flowering parasitic plant Monotropa hypopitys by A. V. Shchennikova, E. Z. Kochieva, A. V. Beletsky, M. A. Filyushin, O. A. Shulga, N. V. Ravin, K. G. Skryabin

“…In Arabidopsis thaliana, two paralogous leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinases, GASSHO1 and GASSHO2, redundantly participate in the regulation of various root cells identity and functioning and the proper epidermis patterning. The GASSHO genes are characterized mainly in A. thaliana. …”
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Food addiction and associated factors in newly diagnosed patients with schizophrenia: a cross-sectional comparison with siblings and healthy controls by Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Youssef Boukadida, Abir Hakiri, Wided Homri, Majda Cheour, Souheil Hallit

“…Limited knowledge on FA in patients with schizophrenia may impede progress in developing effective treatments for pathological eating patterns and the common obesity and metabolic syndrome problems in this population. …”
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Vapor pressure deficit (VPD) downscaling based on multi-source remote sensing, in-situ observation, and machine learning in China by Mi Wang, Zhuowei Hu, Xiangping Liu, Wenxing Hou

“…The high accuracy demonstrated in year-to-year and station-to-station experiments, coupled with the strong consistency between RF-VPD data and in-situ observations, underscores the robustness and applicability of RF-VPD models in capturing spatiotemporal patterns. Furthermore, our study demonstrates the dynamic impact of hydrothermal transfer processes and meteorological factors on RF-VPD products. …”
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Maternal Vitamin D Status and Its Effect on Vitamin D Levels in Early Infancy in a Tertiary Care Centre in Sri Lanka by Kaneshapillai Anusha, Usha Hettiaratchi, Dulani Gunasekera, Shamini Prathapan, Guwani Liyanage

“…Sun exposure and feeding patterns of the infants were recorded based on maternal reporting. …”
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Effect of galectin-3 and brain natriuretic peptide levels on echocardiographic parameters of left heart chamber following coronary artery bypass grafting by Yulia A. Styazhkina, Irina F. Grishina, Nina B. Poletaeva, Tatyana F. Peretolchina, Olga V. Nikolaenko

“…CONCLUSION: The determined patterns of EchoCG parameters and biochemical markers are expected to identify special populations with CAD following CABG and an increased risk of prolonged recovery at baseline, which will help determine examinations and follow-up care.…”
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‘That’s Enough’ - Workplace Violence Against Physicians, Pharmacists, and Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review of Prevalence, Causes, and Consequences by Alhomoud F

“…Contributing factors of WPV included gender, age, profession, workload, shift patterns, nationality, experience, and inadequate training. …”
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The transcriptional response to yellow and wilt disease, caused by race 6 of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Ciceris in two contrasting chickpea cultivars by Aliakbar Faramarzpour, Sara Dezhsetan, Hamid Hassaneian Khoshro, Raheleh Mirdar Mansuri, Hamid Reza Pouralibaba, Zahra-Sadat Shobbar

“…The analysis revealed that 548 genes (332 upregulated and 216 downregulated) in the resistant genotype (Ana) and 1115 genes (595 upregulated and 520 downregulated) in the susceptible genotype (Hashem) were differentially expressed under Fusarium wilt (FW) disease stress caused by Foc race 6. The expression patterns of some differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were validated using quantitative real-time PCR. …”
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Occurrence of Enteric Viruses in Surface Water and the Relationship with Changes in Season and Physical Water Quality Dynamics by Wasonga Michael Opere, Maingi John, Omwoyo Ombori

“…A multiple varied-sampling approach in different geographical regions during different seasons is recommended to establish the geographical distribution and relatedness to seasonal distribution patterns of the viruses. The data generated from this study will be useful in providing a basis for assessment of seasonally driven fecal pollution load of the lake and enteric virus contamination for proper management of the sanitary situation around the lake.…”
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Association of Albumin‐To‐Creatinine Ratio With Diabetic Retinopathy Among US Adults (NHANES 2009–2016) by Han Dai, Ling Liu, Weiwei Xu

“…Comprehensive evaluation of renal function and glycaemic control biomarkers, considering age‐ and comorbidity‐specific patterns, could improve DR risk prediction and management. …”
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Comparing Minor Connector Castability of Printed Cast Partial Dentures to Conventional Cast Partial Dentures: An In-vitro Study by Meghna Budati, Suresh Venugopalan

“…Traditionally, Cast Partial Dentures (CPD) are made using wax patterns and metal casting; however, this process can sometimes result in issues such as porosity or distortion. …”
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Study on the Stability and Control of Gob-Side Entry Retaining in Paste Backfill Working Face by Changtao Xu, Xiangyu Wang, Dingchao Chen, Guanghui Wang, Zhenpeng Niu, Huixing Lu

“…Second, numerical simulations were performed to study the deformation patterns of the surrounding rock and mine pressure characteristics under backfill ratios of 65%, 75%, 85%, and 95%. …”
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Identification and functional analysis of energy metabolism and pyroptosis-related genes in diabetic nephropathy by Shan He, Jian Ye, Yu Wang, Lu yang Xie, Si Yi Liu, Qin kai Chen

“…ROC curve analysis confirmed the diagnostic potential of EMAPRDEGs for diabetic nephropathy. qRT-PCR validated the expression patterns of CASP1, IL-18, PDK4, and FBP1, which were consistent with the bioinformatics predictions. …”
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