A text clarification and deep relational reasoning method for Mongolian-Chinese bilingual arbitrary-shaped scene text detection by Yuefeng Liu, Liuxu Ding, Yunong Liu

“…To enable joint detection of Mongolian and Chinese text, our approach constructs a bold text outline map using classification and regression branches to extract keypoints and edges. …”
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Gaps in access to pulmonary hypertension care and opportunities for improvement: a multi-site qualitative study by Kari R. Gillmeyer, Sara Shusterman, Seppo T. Rinne, A. Rani Elwy, Renda Soylemez Wiener

“…Guided by a conceptual model of the care continuum adapted to PH, we analyzed transcripts using a directed content analysis with both deductive (based on our conceptual model) and inductive coding. …”
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Impact of Private Sector Delivery of Quality Care on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review by Samantha R. Lattof, Joe Strong, Blerta Maliqi, Nuhu Yaqub

“…Interventions to improve MNCH care included improved coverage and contracting services, community-based training, and public–private partnerships. …”
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The genetic consequences of successful reintroduction of wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) in Nebraska by Brittaney L. Buchanan, Magdalena J. Olson, Robert M. Zink, Hernán Vázquez‐Miranda

“…We designed 12 primers that bracketed subspecies‐specific/autapomorphic SNPs and used variation in these independent gene regions to assess genetic structure in birds from Nebraska, to evaluate genetically the known history of reintroductions. …”
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Influence of government policies on handwashing and vaccine uptake in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to prevent and control COVID-19: a systematic review by Josphat Martin Muchangi, James Mturi, Hajra Mukasa, Kioko Kithuki, Sarah Jebet Kosgei, Lennah Muhoja Kanyangi, Rogers Moraro, Samuel Kamau, Maureen Nankanja

“…A comprehensive search strategy was applied across three databases, and eligibility was determined using strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. We reviewed 9 of 136 research papers following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.ResultsThe findings revealed that the government has a role in influencing policies related to COVID-19 vaccine distribution and handwashing uptake. …”
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One Health approach for elimination of human anthrax in a tribal district of Odisha: Study protocol. by Debdutta Bhattacharya, Jaya Singh Kshatri, Hari Ram Choudhary, Debaprasad Parai, Jyoti Shandilya, Asit Mansingh, Matrujyoti Pattnaik, Kaushik Mishra, Shakti Prakash Padhi, Arun Padhi, Sanghamitra Pati

“…Advocacy with district level administration will be done for maximizing the coverage of livestock vaccination in the entire district. …”
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Protective efficacy of classical vaccines and vaccination protocols against an exotic Newcastle disease virus genotype VII.2 in Belgian layer and broiler chickens by Mieke Steensels, Colas Soldan, Fabienne Rauw, Virginie Roupie, Bénédicte Lambrecht

“…Vaccination against Newcastle disease (ND) has been routinely implemented in the Belgian professional poultry sector since 1993, using genotype I and II vaccines. Despite this, an outbreak of genotype VII.2 avian paramyx-ovirus 1 (APMV-1) occurred in 2018, with 20 reported cases over the course of 3 months. …”
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ML-Based Self-Optimization Handover Technique for Beyond 5G Mobile Network by Saddam Alraih, Rosdiadee Nordin, Asma Abu-Samah, Ibraheem Shayea, Nor Fadzilah Abdullah

“…The technique is evaluated and validated using different major HO metrics, including Handover Probability (HOP), Handover Failure (HOF), and Handover Ping-Pong (HOPP) across various mobility patterns in B5G, specifically considering an urban environment. …”
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The present value of human life losses associated with COVID-19 in South Africa by Joses Muthuri Kirigia, Germano Mwabu, Felix Masiye

“… # Methods The human capital approach (HCA) was used to value the 101,146 human life losses associated with COVID-19 in South Africa as of 30 May 2022 – assuming South Africa’s average life expectancy of 64.88 years and a 3% discount rate. …”
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Strengthening the role of community health assistants in delivering primary health care: the case of maternal health services in Zambia by Olatubosun Akinola, Nelia Banda, Adam Silumbwe, Chama Mulubwa, Malizgani Paul Chavula, Hilda Shakwelele, Sylvia Chila, Joseph Mumba Zulu

“…Methodology This was a qualitative study consisting of 189 KIIs and IDIs as well as 20 FGDs conducted in all the 10 provinces of Zambia with the CHAs, and their supervisors, health workers, neighbourhood health committees and community members. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results The CHS strengthening interventions including provision of training manuals, streamlined recruitment and deployment policies, capacity building of CHA supervisors, provision of transport and monthly remuneration contributed to improved delivery and acceptability of MCH services. …”
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Predictive analysis of miners’ group unsafe behavior based on group dynamics and institutional environment by Shuicheng Tian, Ruirui Wang, Hongxia Li, Lei Chen, Yuan Kuang, Junrui Mao

“…To prevent and control miners’ group unsafe behavior, a research method combining survey design, Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA), and Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) was used to explore the combined effects of multiple antecedent variables of group unsafe behavior and their complex causal relationships with outcomes from the perspectives of group dynamics and institutional environment. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to implementing core osteoarthritis treatments in China: a mixed-method study by Guoxin Ni, Ziru Wang, Shuning Duan, Xier Chen, Huili Deng, Yunqi Wang

“…Quantitative findings showed that physical agent therapy (56%) and traditional Chinese medicine (22%) were the most frequently used OA treatments, while exercise therapy was implemented in only 9% of cases. …”
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MOTIVATIONAL DIRECTION IN THE TRAINING OF FUTURE MUSIC TEACHERS by Rolinska Olena

“…The purpose of this study is to provide an in-depth, multifaceted coverage of this phenomenon. This is the basis of both practical and theoretical significance of the study. …”
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Microevolution of longan flowering behaviors from primitive characteristic to KClO3 induction is driven by artificial selection for agricultural benefit by Suparat K. Lithanatudom, Panurat Pipatchananan, Natnapa Jaitan, Pimonrat Tiansawat, Pathrapol Lithanatudom

“…Here, we report an extensive dataset of 606.72 Gb of the whole-genome resequencing data obtained from 31 Dimocarpus longan and 1 Dimocarpus obtusus samples performed on Illumina HiSeq PE150, providing the coverage over 30-fold of the reference genome (averaging 15 Gb per sample) with an addition of 12 longan accessions from China. …”
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Shotgun sequence-based metataxonomic and predictive functional profiles of Pe poke, a naturally fermented soybean food of Myanmar. by Jyoti Prakash Tamang, Pynhunlang Kharnaior, Priyambada Pariyar, Namrata Thapa, Ni Lar, Khin Si Win, Ae Mar, Nyo Nyo

“…Similarly, a non-parametric Shannon's diversity index was also highest in Sds. Good's coverage of 0.99 was observed in all samples. Beta diversity analysis using PCoA showed no significant clustering. …”
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Evaluation of contact tracing performance during an Ebola virus disease outbreak in a complex security environment: the case of North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Cong... by Willy Ngalamulume, Harry César Kayembe, Guy Mutombo, Mathias Mossoko, Annie Mutombo, Didier Bompangue

“…Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with incomplete contact tracing. …”
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Cost-effectiveness and public health impact of recombinant zoster vaccine versus no herpes zoster vaccination in selected populations of immunocompromised adults in Canada by Sydney George, Justin Carrico, Katherine A. Hicks, Dessi Loukov, Cheryl Ng, Desmond Curran

“…First-dose coverage was assumed to be 60% and second-dose completion 100%. …”
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Formation of circassian hundreds of the Kuban-gorsky cavalry-irregular regiment: the first historical experience (1877) by Ruslan Sultanovich Kandor

“…In the course of solving the problem the author has followed the principle of science and objectivity in conducting research, he has used a corresponding wide range of sources on the history of the Circassians (Circassians), which includes a large amount of archival material, assuming a comprehensive coverage of historical facts on the problem. …”
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Survey on available treatment for acute kidney injury in the Southern African Development Community and Nigeria: are we ready for zero deaths by 2025 in sub-Saharan Africa? by Emmanuel E Effa, Erika Jones, Brian L Rayner, Ikechi G Okpechi, Michael Schmitz, Peter J Heering

“…Resources, training and funding need to be made available to create universal coverage of dialysis for AKI. The ISN goal of providing renal replacement therapy to all by 2025 is unlikely to be achieved in SADC and Nigeria.…”
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Primary care pediatricians’ involvement in influenza vaccination campaign in Italy by Rosaria Indaco, Francesca Leoni, Costantino Panza, Paolo Giorgi Rossi

“…Logistic regression models to assess determinants of participation and Cochran-Armitage test to explore trends in satisfaction levels were used. Results 319 PCPs (57.2% of total) responded to the survey, of which 223 (70.8%) joined the campaign. …”
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