Automated Zebrafish Spine Scoring System Based on Instance Segmentation by Wen-Hsin Chen, Tien-Ying Kuo, Yu-Jen Wei, Cheng-Jung Ho, Ming-der Lin, Huan Chen, Wen-Ying Lin

“…Our method was designed using Mask R-CNN as the instance segmentation backbone, enhanced with a mask enhancement module and a small object preprocessing approach to strengthen its detection abilities. Compared to the original Mask R-CNN architecture, our method improved the mean average precision (mAP) score for vertebra bounding box and mask detection by 7.1% to 97.7% and by 1.2% to 96.6%, respectively. …”
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An Intelligent Fuzzy-Based Routing Protocol for Vehicular Opportunistic Networks by Ermioni Qafzezi, Kevin Bylykbashi, Shunya Higashi, Phudit Ampririt, Keita Matsuo, Leonard Barolli

“…The results demonstrate the protocol’s ability to adapt to varying network conditions, effectively balance forwarding and resource management, and maintain robust performance in dynamic vehicular environments.…”
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Novel insights into delayed bitterness control in traditional Huangjiu: Regulating bacterial community by inoculated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae SC-6 by Haiyan Yu, Shiqi Wu, Qiaowei Li, Chen Chen, Qian Chen, Huaixiang Tian

“…To address this issue, a yeast strain, Saccharomyces cerevisiae SC-6, was screened for its ability to reduce delayed bitterness. The effects of SC-6 on the flavor and microbial composition of Huangjiu exhibiting high levels of delayed bitterness were also investigated. …”
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A quantitative spatial cell-cell colocalizations framework enabling comparisons between in vitro assembloids and pathological specimens by Gina Bouchard, Weiruo Zhang, Ilayda Ilerten, Irene Li, Asmita Bhattacharya, Yuanyuan Li, Winston Trope, Joseph B. Shrager, Calvin Kuo, Michael G. Ozawa, Amato J. Giaccia, Lu Tian, Sylvia K. Plevritis

“…Abstract Spatial omics is enabling unprecedented tissue characterization, but the ability to adequately compare spatial features across samples under different conditions is lacking. …”
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An Extended Fuzzy TODIM Approach for Multiple-Attribute Decision-Making with Dual-Connection Numbers by Irvanizam Irvanizam, Tarmizi Usman, Muhd Iqbal, Taufiq Iskandar, Marzuki Marzuki

“…However, the traditional TODIM method has still not been having the ability to overcome fuzzy information such as interval values and linguistic variables. …”
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Bioaccessibility In Vitro of Nutraceuticals from Bark of Selected Salix Species by Urszula Gawlik-Dziki, Danuta Sugier, Dariusz Dziki, Piotr Sugier

“…Bark of all Salix species contained ethanol-extractable compounds with reducing ability. Besides this, high bioaccessibility and bioavailability in vitro of Salix bark phytochemicals were found. …”
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A Swarm Robotic Exploration Strategy Based on an Improved Random Walk Method by Bao Pang, Yong Song, Chengjin Zhang, Hongling Wang, Runtao Yang

“…Because of the limited individual abilities of swarm robots, namely, local sensing and low processing power, random searching is the main search strategy used in swarm robotics. …”
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Removal of an Upper Third Molar from the Maxillary Sinus by Klinger de Souza Amorim, Vanessa Tavares da Silva, Rafael Soares da Cunha, Maria Luisa Silveira Souto, Carla Rocha São Mateus, Liane Maciel de Almeida Souza

“…The extraoral clinical exam revealed intense edema of the left hemiface with signs of infection, excoriation of the labial commissure, hematoma, a body temperature of 39°C, and a limited ability to open her mouth. The patient was medicated and treated surgically. …”
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Effects of Postinjection Application with Late Partially Premixed Combustion on Power Production and Diesel Exhaust Gas Conditioning by Marko Jeftić, Shui Yu, Xiaoye Han, Graham T. Reader, Meiping Wang, Ming Zheng

“…With PCCI operation, the use of postinjection showed much weaker ability for raising the exhaust gas temperature compared to HTC. …”
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Unveiling midcrustal seismic activity at the front of the Bolivian altiplano, Cochabamba region by Gonzalo Antonio Fernandez M, Benoit Derode, Laurent Bollinger, Bertrand Delouis, Mayra Nieto, Felipe Condori, Nathan Sarret, Jean Letort, Stephanie Godey, Mathilde Wimez, Teddy Griffiths, Walter Arce

“…We also test the network's ability to resolve focal mechanisms of moderate to small events with a combined inversion of waveforms and polarities. …”
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Wavefront Correction for Extended Sources Imaging Based on a 97-Element MEMS Deformable Mirror by Huizhen Yang, Lingzhe Tang, Zhaojun Yan, Peng Chen, Wenjie Yang, Xianshuo Li, Yongqi Ge

“…In this study, our focus is on analyzing the ability of a 97-element MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) DM to correct blurred images of extended sources affected by atmospheric turbulence. …”
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CHD7 Regulates Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Follicle Cells via PTH1R Signaling by Caojie Liu, Qiwen Li, Qingyue Xiao, Ping Gong, Ning Kang

“…The knockdown of CHD7 impairs the osteogenic ability of hDFCs, characterized by reduced alkaline phosphatase activity and mineralization, and the decreased expression of osteogenesis-related genes. …”
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Variations in Community Prevalence and Determinants of Recreational and Utilitarian Walking in Older Age by Elizabeth Procter-Gray, Suzanne G. Leveille, Marian T. Hannan, Jie Cheng, Kevin Kane, Wenjun Li

“…Both types of walking were associated with individual health and physical abilities. However, utilitarian walking was also strongly associated with several measures of neighborhood socioeconomic status and access to amenities while recreational walking was not. …”
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Performance analysis of dual stator six‐phase embedded‐pole permanent magnet synchronous motor for electric vehicle application by Raja Ram Kumar, Priyanka Devi, Chandan Chetri, Ankita Kumari, Papu Moni Saikia, Ram Khelawan Saket, Kundan Kumar, Baseem Khan

“…Moreover, the availability of two sets of the stator winding enhances the performance efficiency and ensures the proposed motor's more significant fault‐tolerating ability of the motor. For performance evaluation, the Finite Element Method analysis is chosen, as it gives appropriate and precise results. …”
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Undigested Pills in Stool Mimicking Parasitic Infection by Fazia Mir, Ilyas Achakzai, Jamal A. Ibdah, Veysel Tahan

“…The undigested pills may pose a cause of concern for both patients and physicians alike, as demonstrated in this case report, because they can mimic a parasitic infection. …”
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High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography Retinal Imaging: A Case Series Illustrating Potential and Limitations by Olena Puzyeyeva, Wai Ching Lam, John G. Flanagan, Michael H. Brent, Robert G. Devenyi, Mark S. Mandelcorn, Tien Wong, Christopher Hudson

“…Using SD-OCT, the cases of DR and BRVO both exhibited macular edema with cystoid spaces visible in the outer retina. Conclusions. The ability of SD-OCT to clearly and objectively elucidate subtle morphological changes within the retinal layers provides information that can be used to formulate diagnoses with greater confidence.…”
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Chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation of the gynogenetic large-scale loach (Paramisgurnus dabryanus) by Lei Zhang, Wanting Zhang, Yingyin Cheng, Yutong Fang, Xin Guan, Ao Gong, Yanxin Jiang, You Duan, Lei Huang, Waqar Younas, Yaping Wang, Mijuan Shi, Xiao-Qin Xia

“…In this study, we performed PacBio HiFi and Hi-C sequencing on a female (ZW) specimen and assembled the first high-quality chromosome-level genome of the large-scale loach. …”
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Vegan Triple-Ironman (Raw Vegetables/Fruits) by Roman Leischik, Norman Spelsberg

“…In this case report we present the findings of an ultra-triathlete (three times Ironman, means 11.4 km swim, 540 km bike, 125 km run in 41:18 h as a whole) living on a raw vegan diet and having finished the competitions under these nutritional conditions. …”
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Physical Therapy Adjuvants to Promote Optimization of Walking Recovery after Stroke by Mark G. Bowden, Aaron E. Embry, Chris M. Gregory

“…The extent to which any of these impairments contribute to locomotor dysfunction is dependent on the individual and will undoubtedly change throughout the rehabilitation intervention. Thus, the ability to identify and measure the relative contributions of these elements will allow for identification of a primary intervention as well as prescription of additional adjuvant approaches. …”
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists’ Impact on Fertility - A Review by Joanna Wojda, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Anna Walczak, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Katarzyna Kurza, Julianna Podolec, Silvia Ciraolo, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka

“…They have proven their ability to impact a variety of hormonal as well as metabolic pathways. …”
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