Drainage Pipeline Multi-Defect Segmentation Assisted by Multiple Attention for Sonar Images by Qilin Jin, Qingbang Han, Jianhua Qian, Liujia Sun, Kao Ge, Jiayu Xia

“…Firstly, we collected numerous samples of drainage pipeline sonar defect videos. Then, our multiple attention segmentation network was used for target segmentation. …”
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The role of optical coherence tomography angiography in assessing diabetic choroidopathy: a systematic review by M. Hossein Nowroozzadeh, Mansoureh Bagheri

“…Abstract Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision impairment worldwide, affecting both retinal and choroidal vasculature. …”
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La bibliothèque, (auto)portrait d’Edith Wharton ? by Agnès Berbinau

“…Edith Wharton fait coexister cette double conception de la bibliothèque correspondant à une double vision du livre : elle apparaît donc dans ses mémoires comme dans sa fiction tantôt comme un espace statique, figé dans son rôle de préservation des livres, tantôt comme un lieu dynamique, lieu de passage vers l’autre et vers soi-même où se jouent des transgressions multiples, où les frontières s’abolissent, où le lecteur – et la lectrice –  est projeté dans un ailleurs imaginaire, dialogue avec des auteurs disparus, et peut laisser libre cours à sa liberté créatrice. …”
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Achieving near-zero energy in hot climates: Retrofitting building envelopes for existing homes by Mohammed A Aloshan

“…This study is consistent with Saudi 2030 Vision Agenda, offering a model for other regions and emphasising the significance of sustainable development practices. …”
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Optic Chiasmitis as an Isolated Manifestation of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disease – a Case Report by Nina Barankiewicz-Tyc, Karolina Kania, Wojciech Kozubski

“…Case report We report a case of a 43-year-old patient who was admitted to our department because of a two-month history of headaches and constant, symmetrical blurriness over the temporal sides of vision. After a wide-ranging diagnostic process, the patient was diagnosed with an isolated optic chiasmitis in the course of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-associated disease, which is a rare, monophasic or relapsing, antibody-mediated inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system. …”
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Some Issues of Normative and Legal Regulation of Weapons in Ukraine by K. L. Buhaichuk

“…The publication defines the directions for improving the draft laws under consideration in terms of: definitions of the terms of «sporting weapon», «thermal imaging sight», «signal weapon», «night vision sight», «training-split weapon - neutralized weapon», «right to carrying weapon», «right to own weapon»; introduction of the terms of «law enforcement agency», «intelligence agency», «law enforcement agency of special purpose», «state agency of special purpose with law enforcement functions» into the conceptual apparatus of the law, since some authors use them to define the regime of special circulation of civil firearms; establishment of restrictions on the number of civilian firearms and ammunition for them, which can be acquired by an individual; creating legislative prerequisites for the approval of a by-law, which will clearly provide the procedure for transferring seized weapons to the National Police for further storage; securing the obligation of security personnel to provide emergency medical care to persons to whom they use weapons; introduction of norms that will establish the obligation of applicants for the acquisition, possession and use of weapons to take the appropriate courses within first aid; preservation of the wording of the Articles 190-195 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses until the relevant law on the legal regime of sidearm is adopted.…”
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Maturity of knowledge management evaluation in organizational units using Data Envelopment Analysis by Nazila Adabavazeh, Mehrzad Navabakhsh

“…The most critical control solutions include training, organizational and individual learning, knowledge sharing, innovation, and formulating a knowledge vision and strategy to guide knowledge management initiatives. …”
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Una globalización urgente y necesaria: la de los derechos humanos by Javier Pardo Falcón

“…Así, tanto la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos como otros instrumentos internacionales aprobados por las Naciones Unidas son normas jurídicas globalizadoras, surgidas con la idea de extender la vigencia de los derechos básicos de la persona a todos los países del mundo. Desde esta otra visión de la globalización, conseguir la efectiva vigencia de los derechos humanos en los países de Centroamérica resulta una tarea particularmente urgente y necesaria. …”
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Application of quantitative histomorphometric features in computational pathology by Yujie Shi, Bo Hu, Mingyan Xu, Yunhan Yao, Shuaiqiang Gao, Xiang Xia, Xikai Deng, Jianfeng Liu, Jia Gu, Shifu Chen

“…Abstract Computer vision has facilitated the execution of various computer‐aided diagnostic tasks. …”
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Posterior Capsule Opacification after Cataract Surgery via Implantation with Hydrophobic Acrylic Lens Compared with Silicone Intraocular Lens: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ye Rin Kwon, Yoo Na Hwang, Sung Min Kim

“…Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is a long-term complication of cataract surgery. It can impair vision and adversely affect the prognosis of IOL delamination. …”
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Assessment of the Association between In Vivo Corneal Morphogeometrical Changes and Keratoconus Eyes with Severe Visual Limitation by J. S. Velázquez, F. Cavas, J. Alió del Barrio, D. G. Fernández-Pacheco, J. Alió

“…This study can be a useful tool for KC classification, helping doctors in diagnosing severe cases of the disease, and can help to characterize corneal changes that appear when severe KC is developed and how they relate with vision deterioration.…”
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Decoding the physics of observed actions in the human brain by Moritz F Wurm, Doruk Yiğit Erigüç

“…In four fMRI sessions, participants observed videos of actions (e.g. breaking stick, squashing plastic bottle) along with corresponding point-light-display (PLD) stick figures, pantomimes, and abstract animations of agent–object interactions (e.g. dividing or compressing a circle). …”
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Graves’ ophthalmopathy: the clinical and psychosocial outcomes of different medical interventions – a systematic review by Maralyn Druce, Ejaz Ansari, Oyinlola Maria Bello

“…Background Graves’ ophthalmopathy is a complex autoimmune disorder that can significantly affect quality of life (QoL), vision and physical appearance. Recently, a deeper understanding of the underlying pathogenesis has led to the development of novel treatment options.Aims The purpose of this review is to explore the current literature on conventional and novel treatment modalities and to evaluate which interventions provide the most favourable psychological and clinical outcomes in patients with moderate to severe, active Grave’s ophthalmopathy. …”
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Supraorbital Nerve Radiofrequency for Severe Neuralgia Caused by Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus by Huan Zhang, Huadong Ni, Songlei Liu, Keyue Xie

“…No subjects showed drooping eyelid, corneal ulcers, eyeball damage, decreased vision, and other severe complications. Conclusion. …”
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Impacts psycho-sociaux des espaces verts dans les espaces urbains by Sandrine Manusset

“…We wish here to presenter the social and psychological impacts of the green spaces, put evidence within a global vision of the environmental impacts, economical, sociological and cultural of the vegetal in the urban space, stemming from the analysis of 30 references chosen among a first bibliographical bottom of 104 documents and international works, in ecology, town planning, sociology and psychology, constituted by Plantes et Cités. …”
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Unleashing Women Entrepreneurial Potential in Uganda: Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs in their Quest for Business in Maziba Sub-county, Kabale Municipality, Kabale... by Murezi, Caroline Masiko, Akankwasa, Alex

“…An entrepreneur is a person who has confidence, strong vision, willing to take risks, generating new ideas and innovations. …”
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Progressive Efforts in the Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in Uganda. by Turyasingura, Benson, Akatwijuka, Rogers, Tumwesigye, Wycliffe, Ayiga, Natal, Ruhiiga, Tabukeli Musigi, Banerjee, Abhishek, Benzougagh, Brahim, Frolov, Denis

“…Worldwide, water is essential in creating the environment and human life. Uganda’s Vision 2040 promises general use and safe access to drinking water for all Ugandans. …”
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Providing a customer satisfaction model of non-attendance services in the social security organization by Hossein Barzgar, Vahid Sanavi Garoosiyan, ali hossein zadeh

“…Theoretical FrameworkCustomer satisfactionTeso & Vilton (1899) define satisfaction as: the reaction of customers to evaluate the perceived difference between the previous expectations or to some extent the ideal performance and the actual performance of the product, which is perceived after consumption. …”
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Applied research note: Predicting carcass portion weights for purebred turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) lines using a 2D imaging system by Shai Barbut, Emily M. Leishman, Ryley J. Vanderhout, Benjamin J. Wood, Christine F. Baes

“…Recently, there has been increasing interest in using computer vision systems to assess parameters such as size, weight, volume, and grade of poultry meat. …”
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