ALGORITHM OF PREPARATION OF THE TRAINING SAMPLE USING 3D-FACE MODELING by D. I. Samal, I. I. Frolov

“…The preparation and preliminary processing of images contains the following constituents like detection and localization of area of the person on the image, assessment of an angle of rotation and an inclination, extension of the range of brightness of pixels and an equalization of the histogram to smooth the brightness and contrast characteristics of the processed images, scaling of the localized and processed area of the person, creation of a vector of features of the scaled and processed image of the person by a Principal component analysis (algorithm NIPALS), training of the multiclass SVM-classifier.The provided algorithm of expansion of the training selection is oriented to be used in practice and allows to expand using 3D-models the processed range of 2D – photographs of persons that positively affects results of identification in system of face recognition. …”
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Successful Management of Pheochromocytoma Detected in Pregnancy by Interval Adrenalectomy in a VHL Patient by V. T. S. Kaluarachchi, Uditha Bulugahapitiya, Maulee Arambewela, Sonali Gunathilake

“…Her management decisions were made by a multidisciplinary team which decided to deliver the baby by lower segment cesarean section (LSCS) as the pregnancy was advanced and to proceed with interval adrenalectomy after contrast enhanced computer tomography (CECT) of the abdomen with adrenal protocol. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties of Surface Water Treated by Alum and Pawpaw Seed Powder by O. M. Ojo

“…Traditional methods like alum treatment have been widely used, but they often come with high costs and environmental concerns. In contrast, natural alternatives such as pawpaw seed powder offer a potentially low-cost and eco-friendly solution. …”
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Comparative phytochemical and pharmacological analysis of two cultivars of Annona squamosa L. cultivated in Egypt by Safaa Yassin, Samah M. Elsohafy, Amr El-Hawiet, Maged S. Abdel-Kader, Doaa A. Ghareeb, Fikria A. Darwish, Masouda E. Amer

“…The results showed that Annona A. seeds had higher acetogenin content and exhibited more potent cytotoxic activity against the two cell lines. In contrast, Annona B. pulp had higher carbohydrate content and lower magnesium ions content. …”
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Teaching-Learning-Based Optimization with Learning Enthusiasm Mechanism and Its Application in Chemical Engineering by Xu Chen, Bin Xu, Kunjie Yu, Wenli Du

“…In the LebTLBO, learners with good grades have high learning enthusiasm, and they have large probabilities of acquiring knowledge from others; by contrast, learners with bad grades have low learning enthusiasm, and they have relative small probabilities of acquiring knowledge from others. …”
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On Erdős sums of almost primes by Gorodetsky, Ofir, Lichtman, Jared Duker, Wong, Mo Dick

“…In this article, we show that the sums restricted to odd integers are indeed monotonically decreasing in $k$, sufficiently large. By contrast, contrary to the conjecture we prove that the sums $f_k$ increase monotonically in $k$, sufficiently large.Our main result gives an asymptotic for $f_k$ which identifies the (negative) secondary term, namely $f_k = 1 - (a+o(1))k^2/2^k$ for an explicit constant $a= 0.0656\cdots $. …”
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Cognitive Reflection and Religious Belief: A Test of Two Models by Fırat Şeker, Ensar Acem, Fatih Bayrak, Burak Dogruyol, Ozan Isler, Hasan G. Bahçekapili, Onurcan Yilmaz

“…The dual process model (DPM) posits that reflection diminishes religious belief by limiting intuitive decisions. In contrast, the expressive rationality model (ERM) argues that reflection serves an identity-protective function by bolstering rather than modifying preexisting beliefs. …”
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ENHANCING OF IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS FOR BROILER FEEDS ON ZINC-METHIONINE by Wejdan. M. A., B. H. Ali

“…Results reveal that the titer of IgG against ND was increased in the G2, G3, and G5, in contrast, the titer of IgG against ND was higher in groups of chicken feds on zinc methionine. …”
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A Rare Case of Post-Partum Hemorrhage with Refractory Thrombotic Microangiopathy, and Hepatic Infarction: A Diagnostic Dilemma with High Mortality by Naved Yousuf Hasan, Asiah Salem Rugaan, Noha Ahmed Mohamed Ali, Masood Iqbal

“…During her illness, she developed rising liver enzymes and bilirubin, diffuse intravascular coagulation, renal failure, alveolar hemorrhage, and acute fulminant hepatic failure. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan revealed multiple areas of liver infarction with patent hepato-portal vessels. …”
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Development of a reliable and efficient combined grinding and separation process for PVC-coated fabric waste by Chaouch, Walid, Msahli, Slah

“…This method provided valuable insights into the shapes, interactions, and cohesive bonds among the different components. In contrast, the quantitative study involved a chemical method that resulted in a destructive process. …”
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HPLC-UV-MS/MS Profiling of Phenolics from Euphorbia nicaeensis (All.) Leaf and Stem and Its Antioxidant and Anti-Protein Denaturation Activities by Khawla Bouaouda, Chaimae Elagdi, Naoufal El Hachlafi, Karima Mohtadi, Mohammed Hsaine, Anass Kettani, Rachid Flouchi, Khang Wen Goh, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Hanae Naceiri Mrabti, Rachid Saile, Hassan Taki

“…These results were proven by HPLC-UV-MS/MS analysis and revealed that E. nicaeensis leaves are richer in phenolic compounds, especially quercetin and derivatives, known for their antioxidant properties. In contrast, the stems could be considered a potential anti-inflammatory agent considering their solid anti-inflammatory activity. …”
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Collagen Extraction From Bigeye Tuna (Thunnus obesus) Bone Byproduct: Process Modeling and Technoeconomic Assessment Using SuperPro Designer by Abyan Shiddiiq, Elly Septia Yulianti, Misri Gozan, Siti Fauziyah Rahman

“…This study identifies strategic solutions to these challenges by reducing investment through contract and shared manufacturing systems to lower upfront costs and improve the extraction process for higher efficiency and yield. …”
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Association of Choline Intake with Blood Pressure and Effects of Its Microbiota-Dependent Metabolite Trimethylamine-N-Oxide on Hypertension by Guo-dong He, Xiao-cong Liu, An-shang Lu, Ying-qing Feng

“…The SHR-TMAO groups showed significant higher urine output levels in contrast with the SHR-water group. No difference of diastolic BP was observed, but there was a trend towards lower systolic BP with the increase doses of TMAO in the SHR group. …”
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Antibody to Hepatitis C Virus in Risk Groups in Canada by RK Chaudhary, Theresa Mo

“…The prevalence rate was also high by both tests (54.2%) in hemodialysis patients’ sera taken during 1980–82, when many cases of non-A,non-B hepatitis were suspected in this group. In contrast, only 14.1% of sera taken during 1990 were positive by RIBA HCV. …”
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Lettere cifrate da Roma a Filippo II, durante il conclave (1565-1566) by Clarissa Maria Leone

“…Da Roma, il cardinal Pacheco era in contatto con il segretario Gonzalo Pérez e, dopo il suo decesso, con Antonio Pérez suo figlio. …”
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Study on intestinal microbial communities of three different cattle populations on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. by Quji Suolang, Zhuzha Basang, Wangmu Silang, Cangjue Nima, Qiwen Yang, Wa Da

“…Further analysis identified specific biomarkers associated with the immune systems of BL cattle, including Bacteroidales_RF16, Coriobacterium, and Muribaculaceae. In contrast, TH cattle are primarily dominated by Oscillospiraceae and Clostridia_UCG_014, and TJ cattle are mainly dominated by Christensenellaceae and Gammaproteobacteria. …”
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Performance Evaluation and Disruption Recovery for Military Supply Chain Network by Biao Xiong, Rong Fan, Shuai Wang, Bixin Li, Can Wang

“…A topological structure model, with three exclusive features, in contrast with traditional networks, is used to describe the structure of military supply chain networks. …”
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Unity and differentiation of legal regulation for the implementation of the right to work in certain categories of employees by Ye. Yu. Podorozhnii

“…It has been noted that the unity of legal regulation ensures a non-discriminatory approach to providing different individuals with the opportunity to realise their abilities and capacity to work through the conclusion of an employment contract. In turn, the differentiation of legal regulation allows taking into account the specific features of these employees and providing them with fair working conditions and adequate protection in accordance with their capabilities and needs due to these features.…”
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Oral lactoferrin as a treatment of pediatrics’ anemia resulted from chronic kidney diseases: a randomized controlled trial by Sahar Kamal Hegazy, Mai Salah El-Din Koura, Mohamed Shokry Elharoun

“…Both treatments are effective in treating CKD-induced anemia in pediatrics; however, oral lactoferrin demonstrated superior efficacy as there was a significant change within that group in levels of Hb, RBCs, MCH, iron, RDW-SD, MCHC, IL-6, and GDF-15 before and after treatment. In contrast, IV iron dextran showed significant changes within its group in iron, GFR, IL-6, GDF-15, and RDW-SD. …”
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Advanced Renal Pelvic Carcinoma Revealed after Treatment of a Staghorn Calculus by Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery by Ichiro Tsuboi, Yuki Maruyama, Motoo Araki, Nobuyoshi Ando, Yasuhiro Nishiyama, Ryoji Arata, Noriaki Ono

“…Histopathological examinations revealed a keratinized lesion. One month later, contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed an advanced renal pelvis carcinoma. …”
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