Improved Asphalt Pavement Crack Detection Model Based on Shuffle Attention and Feature Fusion by Tursun Mamat, Abdukeram Dolkun, Runchang He, Yonghui Zhang, Zulipapar Nigat, Hanchen Du

“…Initially, we establish the required dataset and classify images proportionally based on their states. Subsequently, we conduct comparative testing against the results of the original model, analyzing issues such as the oversight of shallow and small cracks, truncation in the recognition of single-instance long cracks, and imprecise detection. …”
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Pulse wave parameters as a predictor of the development of post-transplant diabetes mellitus after kidney transplantation by Dominika Macakova, Josef Zadrazil, David Karasek, Veronika Kucerova, Katerina Langova, Lubica Cibickova

“…Abstract Background Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease, significantly preserving kidney function and patient quality of life. …”
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An Artificial Neural Network Developed in MATLAB-Simulink for Reconstruction a Distorted Secondary Current Waveform. Part 1 by Yu. V. Rumiantsev, F. A. Romaniuk

“…The article describes in detail the stages of the practical implementation of the аrtificial neural networks in the MATLAB-Simulink environment by the example of its use to restore the distorted current transformer secondary current waveform due to saturation.…”
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Interpersonal Coordination between Female Soccer Players: Leader-Follower Roles within a Collision-Avoidance Task by Courtney A Fernandes, Grant E Norte, Sarah M Schwab, Alli Gokeler, Amanda Murray, David M Bazett-Jones, David A Sherman

“…Trials in which participants with injury history assumed leader or follower roles within each dyad were then used to study how dyadic coordination varied across task stages (early, perturbation, and late) using linear mixed effect models. …”
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Reconstruction of Polyhalite Ore-Formed Temperature from Late Middle Pleistocene Brine Temperature Research in Kunteyi Playa, Western China by Jun Li, Wenxia Li, Weiliang Miao, Qiliang Tang, Yongshou Li, Xiaolong Yuan, Qingyu Hai, Yongsheng Du, Xiying Zhang

“…However, under the overall low-temperature background, polyhalite seems to be easily enriched at relatively high temperature; for example, the content of polyhalite is generally high in the first relatively dry and hot salt-forming period, and the brine temperature at the peak stage of polyhalite at 45 m is relatively high, which indicates that the high temperature conditions promote the formation of polyhalite in KSL. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors for long COVID among cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hongkun Xu, Hongkun Xu, Tingting Lu, Yajie Liu, Jingqi Yang, Simeng Ren, Baojin Han, Honghao Lai, Long Ge, Jie Liu

“…No statistically significant differences in sex, primary tumor, or tumor stage were detected.ConclusionNearly a quarter of cancer patients will experience long COVID after surviving from SARS-CoV-2 infection, and this would even last for 1 year or longer. …”
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Antibody response to Plasmodium vivax in the context of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) co-infection: A 14-year follow-up study in the Amazon rainforest. by Luiz F F Guimarães, Bárbara A Rodrigues, Michelle H F Dias, Matheus G Barcelos, Maria F A Nascimento, Sâmick L Moreira-Nascimento, Sofia L Afonso, Barbara G S Abreu, Jaap M Middeldorp, Francis B Ntumngia, John H Adams, Camila Fabbri, Stefanie Lopes, Cor J F Fernandes, Flora S Kano, Luzia H Carvalho

“…The experimental approach focused on monitoring antibodies to the major blood-stage P. vivax vaccine candidate, the Duffy binding protein region II (DBPII-Sal1), including a novel engineered DBPII-based vaccine targeting conserved epitopes (DEKnull-2). …”
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Examining the mental health of siblings of children with a mental disorder: A scoping review protocol. by John E Krzeczkowski, Terrance J Wade, Brendan F Andrade, Dillon Browne, Busra Yalcinoz-Ucan, Negin A Riazi, Elizabeth Yates, Andrea Tagalakis, Karen A Patte

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We will conduct the proposed scoping review in keeping with the six-stage Arksey and O'Malley Framework and the scoping review methodology provided by the Joanna Briggs Institute. …”
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Left ventricle function and post-transcriptional events with exercise training in pigs. by Stephanie L Samani, Shayne C Barlow, Lisa A Freeburg, Traci L Jones, Marlee Poole, Mark A Sarzynski, Michael R Zile, Tarek Shazly, Francis G Spinale

“…These unique findings set the stage for utilization of myocardial miR profiling to identify underlying mechanisms by which exercise causes changes in LV myocardial structure and function.…”
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S100A8-CAMKK2-AMPK axis confers the protective effects of mild hypothermia against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats by Dandan Zhang, Yuting Dai, Xiaoyan Xu, Fuguo Ma, Mingshan Wang, Weiwei Qin

“…Our study identified S100A8 as a master regulator that enables MH to ameliorate neurological injury during the early stage of cerebral IR injury by enhancing mitochondrial function. …”
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Which Tests Predict 6-Month Isokinetic Quadriceps Strength After ACL Reconstruction? An Examination of Isometric Quadriceps Strength and Functional Tests at 3 Months by Nicholas Giampetruzzi, Adam P Weaver, Dylan P Roman, Joshua A Cleland, Brandon M Ness

“… # Conclusion At three months post-ACLR, isometric strength testing appears more optimal than other functional tests in predicting isokinetic quadriceps peak torque in later stages of rehabilitation for adolescents. Clinicians should use tests at three months that measure quadriceps strength if aiming to predict isokinetic quadriceps peak torque at six months post-ACLR, rather than using functional tests such as the YBT-LQ or anterior step-down…”
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Prognostic value of serum inflammatory markers in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma undergoing surgery: a two-center retrospective cohort study by Yaqin Dong, Fan Wang, Jiaying Deng, Tong Tong, Xiangxun Chen, Liming Wu, Yichun Wang, Mei Kang, Yutong Xu, Guangjie Shi, Liyang Zhu

“…Results The Multi-variable Cox regression analysis revealed that tumor, node, metastasis stage, smoking status, neutrophil-platelet score, and prognostic nutritional index were independent postoperative prognostic factors for patients with esophageal cancer (P < 0.05). …”
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Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Psychological Rehabilitation After Lung Cancer Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis protocol by Luchang Cao PhD, Zilin Wang MM, Xinmiao Wang PhD, Guanghui Zhu PhD, Ying Zhang PhD, Jie Li PhD

“…The study will assess the quality of the reports and conduct a subgroup analysis based on various postoperative stages, intervention measures, intervention duration, and sex to gather more evidence to fill the gap in psychological function rehabilitation after lung cancer surgery. …”
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The Role of Empathy in Developing Professional Identity of would-be Economists in the home Reading Classroom by M. V. Grineva

“…Referring to psychological research, the author states that emotional factors play a decisive role in shaping professional identity at early stages of a person's professional development. …”
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Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals the dysfunctional characteristics of PBMCs in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Jindong Zhao, Jindong Zhao, Jindong Zhao, Zhaohui Fang, Zhaohui Fang, Zhaohui Fang

“…CD4+ T cells are mainly in the memory activation stage, and CD8+ T cells are effectors. Monocytes include mainly CD14+ monocytes and FCGR3A+ monocytes. …”
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Development and validation of a nomogram model for prolonged length of stay in spinal fusion patients: a retrospective analysis by Linghong Wu, Xiaozhong Peng, Yao Lu, Cuiping Fu, Liujun She, Guangwei Zhu, Xianglong Zhuo, Wei Hu, Xiangtao Xie

“…Conclusions This study developed and validated a nomogram to identify the risk of prolonged LOS in spinal fusion patients, which may help clinicians to identify high-risk groups at an early stage. Predictors identified included blood transfusion, operation type, use of TXA, diabetes, electrolyte disturbance, BMI, surgical procedure performed, number of preoperative diagnoses and operative time.…”
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Body Mass Index and Associated Factors of School Absenteeism by School Feeding Program at Selected Primary Schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Comparative Study by Solomon Muluken Ayehu, Addisu Tadesse Sahile

“…Primary school is a vital stage in developing the personality and consciousness of school children. …”
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Twelve-Week Quadriceps Strength as A Predictor of Quadriceps Strength At Time Of Return To Sport Testing Following Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Re... by Joseph P Hannon, Sharon Wang-Price, Shiho Goto, Steven Singleton, Lindsey Dietrich, James Bothwell, Curtis Bush, Craig Garrison

“…This finding underscores the importance of early restoration of quadriceps strength and that while non-modifiable factors such as sex and age are important, early restoration of quadriceps strength most strongly influences late stage quadriceps strength. # Level of Evidence 3…”
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Cutaneous amyloidosis in the orbital region (case report) by A.N. Bochkareva, V.V. Egorov, O.V. Kolenko, G.P. Smolyakova, P.A. Banshchikov

“…The article presents a clinical case of the early stage of primary systemic AL-amyloidosis affecting the eyelid skin bilaterally with further disease progression involving the skin of palms, soles and the oral mucosa. …”
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Balance Changes in Adult Cancer Survivors Participating in a 16-Week Therapeutic Yoga Program by Mark J. Miller BS, Daniel C. Hughes PhD, Nydia T. Darby DPT, Tim Calderon MS, Darpan I. Patel PhD, Monica C. Serra PhD, Amelie G. Ramirez Dr. PH, Alexis Ortiz PT, PhD, Gustavo J. Almeida PT, PhD

“…Methods: This is a secondary analysis of data from a 16-week feasibility study where therapeutic yoga was supplemented with psychosocial support to maximize health-related quality of life in adult CS of any stage and site. In this study, we investigated balance, as it has been shown to be an important outcome in CS due to its role in physical function and quality of life. …”
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