Mine hoisting steel wire rope surface damage image recognition based on improved YOLOv8n by MAO Qinghua, YANG Fan, WANG Chao, TONG Xuyao, TONG Junwei, ZHANG Xuhui, XUE Xusheng

“…Depthwise Separable Convolutions (DSConv) were used instead of standard convolutions to reduce computational load and improve recognition speed. …”
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Five-year experience with titanium mesh for rigid chest wall reconstructionCentral MessagePerspective by Sadia Tasnim, MD, John O. Barron, MD, Siva Raja, MD, PhD, Sudish C. Murthy, MD, PhD, Daniel P. Raymond, MD

“…Time to mesh fracture was assessed nonparametrically using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Results: Among the 22 patients over 21,870 patient-days of TM implantation, 21 (95%) had an R0 resection. …”
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Assessing SWOT's Hydraulic Visibility on the Rhine: Precision Flow Lines and Slope‐Based Flood Wave Propagation Signatures by T. Ledauphin, P.‐A. Garambois, K. Larnier, M. Azzoni, C. Emery, N. Picot, S. Amzil, R. Fjørtoft, J. Maxant, H. Yésou

“…The demonstrated accuracy and spatial coverage of SWOT‐derived WSE and slope data highlight their potential for calibrating hydraulic models and supporting operational water management and hydraulic infrastructure planning.…”
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Real-World Adherence to Multi-Target Stool DNA Testing for Colorectal Cancer Among Asian Americans by Mallik Greene PhD, DBA, Mark Camardo MS, Quang A. Le PharmD, PhD, Raja Kakuturu PhD, A. Burak Ozbay PhD, MBA, A. Mark Fendrick MD, Michael Dore MD, Paul Limburg MD

“…Adherence to mt-sDNA testing was analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression to identify factors associated with adherence. …”
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Enhancing epidemic preparedness: a data-driven system for managing respiratory infections by Moslem Sarani, Katayoun Jahangiri, Manoochehr Karami, Mohammadreza Honarvar

“…The dashboard, developed using Power BI visualizes epidemiological trends, intervention outcomes, and resource utilization. …”
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The relationship between time spent during the first ANC contact, home visits and adherence to ANC contacts in Ghana by Maxwell Tii Kumbeni, Paschal Awingura Apanga, Eugene Osei Yeboah, Jonas Timbire Kolog, Baba Awuni

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between time spent during the first ANC contact, home visits, and eight or more ANC contacts, while controlling for potential confounders. …”
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Prevalence of Titin Truncating Variants in General Population. by Oyediran Akinrinade, Juha W Koskenvuo, Tero-Pekka Alastalo

“…<h4>Methods and results</h4>Using data from 1000 Genomes Project, Exome Sequencing Project (ESP) and ExAC, we estimated the prevalence of TTNtv in the population. …”
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Determinants of incomplete immunization and factors for missed opportunities in urban Dhaka: A cross-sectional study. by Zahid Hasan Khan, Shamim Ahmed, Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Md Taufiqul Islam, Faisal Ahmmed, Motaher Hossain, Muhammad Shariful Islam, Tajul Islam A Bari, Taufiqur Rahman Bhuiyan, Firdausi Qadri, Ashraful I Khan

“…Determinants of incomplete immunization and factors for missed opportunities were assessed by using bivariate and multivariable logistic regression model. …”
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Delimitation of Landslide Areas in Optical Remote Sensing Images Across Regions via Deep Transfer Learning by Zan Wang, Shengwen Qi, Yu Han, Bowen Zheng, Yu Zou, Yue Yang

“…Optical remote sensing images, with their high spatial resolution and wide coverage, have emerged as invaluable tools for landslide analysis. …”
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Spectroscopic study on peculiarities of fumed silica hydridesilylation with triethoxysilane under fluidized bed conditions by P. O. Kuzema, A. V. Korobeinyk, V. A. Tertykh

“…In all synthesis reported in current research the insignificant amount of solvent (1.00 wt. % of the amount used in typical wet-chemical modifications method) was spent for the silica surface silylation. …”
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Determinants of Financial Stability in Banks: The Impact of Key Regulatory Financial Indicators by Muslum Mursalov, Olga Niemi, Svitlana Kolomiiets, Darya Trofimenko

“…The methodological approach involved descriptive statistical analysis, normality testing, Box–Cox transformations, and multiple regression modelling using annual data from 2018 to 2024. The model incorporated four financial ratios (Autonomy Ratio (N6), Own Funds Adequacy Ratio (N8), Equity Manoeuvrability Ratio (N9), Loan Loss Provision Coverage Ratio (N12)), with transformations applied to ensure statistical robustness. …”
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Rural-urban disparities and socioeconomic determinants of caesarean delivery rates in Zimbabwe: Evidence from the 2019 National Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey by G N Musuka, G Murewanhema, H Herrera, E Mbunge, R Birri-Makota, T Dzinamarira, D Cuadros, I Chingombe, A Mpofu, M Mapingure

“…In Zimbabwe, where healthcare access varies greatly, we aimed to analyse factors associated with ever having a CS using the 2019 National Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. …”
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Innovative deep learning approach for cross-crop plant disease detection: A generalized method for identifying unhealthy leaves by Imane Bouacida, Brahim Farou, Lynda Djakhdjakha, Hamid Seridi, Muhammet Kurulay

“…To confirm the effectiveness of our method, we trained and tested it using the widely acclaimed PlantVillage dataset, recognized as the most utilized dataset for its comprehensive and diverse coverage. …”
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Socio-economic disparities in the utilization of improved sanitation facilities among Indian households by Pradeep Kumar, Nihal Hasan, Rahul Rajak

“…Abstract Despite the significant improvement in sanitation coverage , utilization of improved sanitation still does not reach the optimal level across all socioeconomic groups in India. …”
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Research trends on thermochromic asphalt mixtures functionalization: Bibliometric analysis and review by Larissa Virgínia da Silva Ribas, Iran Gomes Rocha Segundo, Joaquim Carneiro, Elisabete Fraga de Freitas, Verônica Teixeira Franco Castelo Branco

“…Adding TiO2 improves optical characteristics due to its high reflectance in the Near-infrared solar spectrum. Studies using TCM binders typically show asphalt mixtures with better resistance to rutting and cracking, likely due to enhanced thermoregulation. …”
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Quantifying the impact of load forecasting accuracy on congestion management in distribution grids by Maximilian Bernecker, Marc Gebhardt, Souhir Ben Amor, Martin Wolter, Felix Müsgens

“…Focusing smart meter installation on the most congested nodes reduces congestion management costs by around 60% with just 10% smart meter coverage, significantly outperforming a uniform rollout. …”
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Proximal Femoral Morphology in Development Dysplasia of the Hip Based on Three-Dimensional (3D) Analysis by Tachibana T, Katagiri H, Ogawa T, Miyatake K, Takada R, Jinno T

“…Coronal slices were obtained using clockwise rotation around the femoral neck axis in 15° increments, creating seven positions for measuring alpha (α)-angles. …”
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Insights From Diverse Perspectives on Social Media Messages to Inform Young Adults With Cancer About Clinical Trials: Focus Group Study by Melissa P Beauchemin, Desiree Walker, Allison Rosen, Maria Frazer, Meital Eisenberger, Rhea K Khurana, Edward Bentlyewski, Victoria Fedorko, Corey H Basch, Grace C Hillyer

“…Sessions were audio recorded, transcribed, and coded using direct content analysis. Findings were synthesized through consensus discussions. …”
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Effectiveness of interventions to improve vaccine efficacy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Aviraj K. S, Apoorva Wasnik, Lalima Gupta, Ayushi Ranjan, Harshini Suresh

“…Vaccine-related interventions refer to strategies implemented to enhance vaccination uptake, coverage, and effectiveness, like modes of delivery, types or dosages. …”
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Drone-Mounted Intelligent Reflecting Surface-Assisted Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Communications for 5G-and-Beyond Internet of Things Networks: Joint Beamforming, Phase Shift De... by Jiahan Xie, Fanghui Huang, Yixin He, Wenming Xia, Xingchen Zhao, Lijun Zhu, Deshan Yang, Dawei Wang

“…Additionally, we optimize drone deployment by using a distributed discrete-time convex optimization approach. …”
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