Application of deep learning model based on unenhanced chest CT for opportunistic screening of osteoporosis: a multicenter retrospective cohort study by Chengbin Huang, Dengying Wu, Bingzhang Wang, Chenxuan Hong, Jiasen Hu, Zijian Yan, Jianpeng Chen, Yaping Jin, Yingze Zhang

“…Abstract Introduction A large number of middle-aged and elderly patients have an insufficient understanding of osteoporosis and its harm. This study aimed to establish and validate a convolutional neural network (CNN) model based on unenhanced chest computed tomography (CT) images of the vertebral body and skeletal muscle for opportunistic screening in patients with osteoporosis. …”
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Democratizing Digital Transformation: A Multisector Study of Low-Code Adoption Patterns, Limitations, and Emerging Paradigms by Zhengwu Shi, Junyu Dong, Yanhai Gan

“…The study emphasizes the significant impact of LCDPs on operational efficiency, innovation acceleration, and the democratization of software development. …”
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Relating Experienced To Recalled breathlessness Observational (RETRO) study: a prospective study using a mobile phone application by Jacob Sandberg, Robert Lansing, Peter Anderberg, David Currow, Josefin Sundh, Zainab Ahmadi, Sebastian Palmqvist, Magnus Ekström

“…This paper presents the protocol for a study primarily aimed at evaluating the relationship between experienced breathlessness and (1) recalled breathlessness and (2) predicted future breathlessness.Methods A mobile phone application will be used to collect data during daily life. …”
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Pesticide drift: comparing spraying systems under variable field climatic conditions by Camila Rebelatto Muniz, Guilherme Braga Pereira Braz, Matheus de Freitas Souza, Indiamara Marasca, Camila Jorge Bernabé Ferreira, Renata Pereira Marques, Alaerson Maia Geraldine, Lais Regina Tereza Torquato Reginaldo

“… Safe pesticide application must ensure efficacy in pest control while minimizing environmental and human health risks. …”
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Investigation of photophysical properties and potential biological applications of substituted tris(polypyridyl)ruthenium(II) complexes by T. Sumitha Celin, G. Allen Gnana Raj, T. S. Prathima, M. M. Balamurali

“…Herein, the potential applications of [Ru(bpy)3]2+ in clinical diagnostics as antioxidants and therapeutic agents were evaluated.…”
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Selection of mobile payment systems for the bottom of the pyramid: methodology and application to the payment of energy provision in Ngäbe-Buglé by Carlos Cuenca-Enrique, Laura Del-Río-Carazo, Ignacio Elvira-Cruz, Ramón Fisac-García

“…The methodology’s practical application is demonstrated through a case study in Panama’s Ngäbe-Buglé region, where mobile payments are being considered for energy provision services. …”
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Initially reactive and concentrated generalized fluid wavy flow with the applications of disorder theory and magnetic field: A computational study by Saleem Javed, Latif Ahmad

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Improving the thermal performance of flat-plate solar collectors for building applications through hybrid nanofluids and vortex-inducing geometries by Rashid Khan, Waqed H. Hassan, As'ad Alizadeh, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Abdullah Abed Hussein, Khalil Hajlaoui, Saurav Dixit, Amanveer Singh

“…The use of a new type and shape of VG in the studied geometry and the application of the two-phase mixture model to more accurately model the behavior of nanofluids are among the innovations of this study. …”
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Application Effectiveness of a Pre-Analytical Quality Management Pathway Based on the Structure–Process–Outcome Model by Cui L, Li W, Li Y, Feng X, Wang Y, Gao P

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A comprehensive review of methodologies and application to use the real-world data and analytics platform TriNetX by Ralf J. Ludwig, Ralf J. Ludwig, Ralf J. Ludwig, Matthew Anson, Matthew Anson, Henner Zirpel, Diamant Thaci, Henning Olbrich, Katja Bieber, Khalaf Kridin, Khalaf Kridin, Khalaf Kridin, Astrid Dempfle, Philip Curman, Philip Curman, Philip Curman, Philip Curman, Sizheng S. Zhao, Uazman Alam, Uazman Alam, Uazman Alam

“…This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the methodologies and applications of the TriNetX platform, highlighting its potential contribution to advance patient care and outcomes.…”
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HOW TO INCREASE WORKFLOW EFFICIENCY FOR MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESSES WITH A CUSTOM-BUILT MOBILE APP IN HUNGARY - A CASE STUDY FOR A LANGUAGE LEARNING SCHOOL by Ádám Péntek, Anita Pierog, Tamás Kovács

“…Limited research examines the efficacy of ICT-based microservices and administrative burden-alleviating solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within a domestic context. This study investigated the potential of such solutions through a case study on a custom language training SME. …”
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Mechanism study on improving chloropicrin fumigation effect by covering fumigated soil with appropriate thickness film by Chunyan Dai, Chunyan Dai, Minghua Li, Minghua Li, Rongfeng Pu, Rongfeng Pu, Yameng Lin, Yameng Lin, Hualin Liu, Hualin Liu, Yuan Liu, Yuan Liu, Xiuming Cui, Xiuming Cui, Peiran Liao, Ye Yang, Ye Yang

“…However, the effects of mulch film application on soil microorganisms and quality of P. notoginseng, as well as underlying mechanisms, are unclear.MethodsTo investigate the effect of cover thickness on fumigation efficacy following CP treatment, this study compared soil temperature, humidity, CP residue, microbial diversity, and crop parameters under soil covered with films of 0.06 mm (6S) and 0.08 mm (8S) thickness after CP fumigation.Results and discussionThe 6S film showed less degradation, higher transparency, tensile strength, and elongation at break than 8S. …”
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COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF EFFICACY OF PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY AND CRYOTHERAPY FOR TREATMENT OF ACTINIC KERATOSIS by T. E. Sukhova, K. A. Changlyan, A. V. Molochkov, V. A. Molochkov, S. V. Korenev, Zh. S. Kuntcevich, Yu. V. Molochkova, V. N. Galkin, Yu. S. Romanko

“…According to histological type the distribution of tumor was as follows: 19 (54.3%) cases were diagnosed as hypertrophic type, 6 (17.1%) – atrophic, 8 (22.9%) – bowenoid and 2 (5.7% ) – pigmented type. Patients from the study group received one session of photodynamic therapy using laser unit "LAMI" (662 nm) after 2 hours of application of fotoditazin 0.5% gel at dose of 0,2-0,3 ml per 1 cm2 of actinic keratosis focus with the following parameters: the energy density of the laser radiation – 200 J/cm2, power density – 0.14–0.48 W/cm2. …”
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A Case Study of Pavement Construction Materials for Wet-Freeze Regions: The Application of Waste Glass Aggregate and High-Content Rubber Modified Asphalt by Kai Xin, Meng Wu, Dongzhao Jin, Zhanping You

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Logistic Regression Analysis of Factors Influencing Mobile Application Adoption in Smallholder Livestock Farming: A Case Study from Northern Thailand by S. Saengwong, N. Kongmuang, P. Intawicha, S. Sakphoowadon

“… This study examines the factors affecting the adoption of mobile farming management applications by smallholder livestock farmers in Northern Thailand. …”
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Screening for monoclonal gammopathies of undetermined significance: A prospective study by Aissam El Maataoui, Sofia Farhat

“…Aim: This study aimed to seek an association between pesticide exposure and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) in young pesticide applicators. …”
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AIoT Monitoring for Early Identification of Diseases in Grapevines: Complete Study by Mihaela Hnatiuc, Domnica Alpetri, Sorin-Robertino Sintea, Bogdan Hnatiuc, Gabriel Margarit Raicu, Mirel Paun, Ionica Dina

“…This study explores the application of the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) in viticulture for the early detection of grapevine diseases. …”
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Research and Application of the Hydraulic Connection Section in Nanmujiang River Fishway at Datengxia Water Conservancy Project by FAN Suixing, JIANG Guangcan, HUANG Tianbao

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RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED ASSEMBLY LINE BALANCING PROBLEM AND AN APPLICATION IN AN ASSEMBLY LINE by Mehmet Ceylan, Seda Hezer

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Initiating a Grounded Theory Study: Scoping the Area of Interest, Overcoming Hurdles in the Ethics Review, and Initial Data Collection by Gudrun Reay

“…Scooping the area of interest offers an opportunity to explore diverse sources where data can be found and lays the foundation for writing a successful ethics application. Writing a grounded theory ethics application entails overcoming hurdles such as, navigating how to formulate the research question so it is sufficiently open to allow for what emerges during the study as important to the participants, estimating sample size when this cannot be known beforehand in grounded theory, and providing a list of and rationale for data sources. …”
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