Comparison of regional and general anesthesia for retrograde intrarenal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yen Ho, Yu-Ching Wen, Yu-Ching Wen, Liang-Ming Lee, Ke-Hsun Lin, Chi-Hao Hsiao, Chi-Hao Hsiao, Syuan-Hao Syu, Benjamin Chung-Howe Lai, Cho-Hsing Chung, Yung-Wei Lin, Yung-Wei Lin

“…Pooled data revealed no significant statistical differences in RIRS under RA compared to RIRS under GA in terms of stone-free rate (SFR) [odds ratio (OR) = 1.02, p = 0.94], operating duration [weighted mean difference (MD) = −0.04, p = 0.88], length of hospital stay (MD = −0.05, p = 0.63), postoperative first-day visual analog scale score (MD = 0.18, p = 0.30), and complication rates (OR = 0.83, p = 0.20). …”
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Engineering geological settings of the Rječina River Valley (Croatia): a LiDAR-based approach by Petra Jagodnik, Sanja Bernat Gazibara

“…The Main Map was created by visually interpreting high-resolution LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Digital Terrain Model (DTM), complemented by a review of pre-existing engineering geological data and field reconnaissance. …”
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How content complexity and sensory modality influence student satisfaction in art education by Chenxi Sun, Xinan Zhao, Ningning Chen

“…Moreover, a lower auditory–visual (A/V) ratio—indicating reduced emphasis on visual input—also decreases satisfaction but moderates the negative effect of content complexity. …”
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CGFTNet: Content-Guided Frequency Domain Transform Network for Face Super-Resolution by Yeerlan Yekeben, Shuli Cheng, Anyu Du

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Business process optimization: the role of the information system for integration solutions in increasing the flexibility and adaptability of the enterprise by A. Yu. Orlova, A. A. Sorokin

“…The system, based on a modular architecture and the use of metadata, allows you to visualize data flows, simulate integration scenarios, and automatically generate integration code. …”
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Health-related quality of life in populations with diabetes, prediabetes, and normal glycemic levels in Guangzhou, China: a cross-sectional study by Meichen Li, Na Liu, Guli Jiang, Hongli Zeng, Jianwen Guo, Darong Wu, Darong Wu, Hui Zhou, Zehuai Wen, Zehuai Wen, Li Zhou, Li Zhou

“…In this investigation, we administered 5-level EuroQoL-5 dimension version (EQ-5D-5L) to systematically assess HRQoL across glycemic strata (diabetes, prediabetes, and normal glycemic levels) in Guangzhou, and to offer baseline data that can be easily compared to other regions in China or across countries.MethodThis investigation utilized baseline cross-sectional data extracted from a three-year prospective cohort study conducted at the Health Management Center of Guangzhou 11th People’s Hospital. …”
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The Evaluation of the Effect of Neuropathic Pain on Functional Disability in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain by Yalkın Çalık, Ayça Filiz Çalık

“…Materials and Methods: In this study, outpatients data were reviewed retrospectively from January 2014 to December 2014 to determine the patients with CLBP. 190 patients with CLBP meeting the inclusion criteria were included. …”
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A Systematic Review of Planogram: Research Gaps and Opportunities by Rahma Fariza, Melinska Ayu Febrianti, Qurtubi Qurtubi, Hari Purnomo

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Students’ Mental Model in Understanding Chemical Bonding and Its Correlation with Chemistry Mindset by Atikah Atikah, Habiddin Habiddin, Nazriati Nazriati, Mudzuna Quraisyah Basimin

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Prediction of Driver’s Workload by Means of Fuzzy Techniques by Orazio Pellegrino

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chromo-thermodynamics, thermochemical waves, Joule-Thomson expansion, dual quantum isomorphism, global warming, astrophysics by Ayman Hamdy KASSEM, Hamdy Ayman HAMDY

“…The proposed approach leverages the power of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to imitate the visual perception and navigation abilities of homing pigeons, enabling the vehicle to navigate using solely real- time visual data with limited or no GPS information. …”
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Enhancing the YOLOv8 model for realtime object detection to ensure online platform safety by Mohammed Kawser Jahan, Fokrul Islam Bhuiyan, Al Amin, M. F. Mridha, Mejdl Safran, Sultan Alfarhood, Dunren Che

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A Style Transfer Method for Chinese Landscape Painting Based on Detail Feature Extraction and Fusion by Jinghao HU, Guohua GENG, Meijun XIONG, Siyi LI, Yuhe ZHANG

“…However, several uncontrollable problems persist, such as the loss of some semantics during the style transfer process, model collapse in GAN network training, and the checkerboard effect in CNN-based style transfer methods. The visual transformer model provides a new solution for image processing tasks, but its training requires a large amount of data and involves significant computational complexity. …”
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A Learning Dendritic Neuron-Based Motion Direction Detective System and Its Application to Grayscale Images by Tianqi Chen, Yuki Todo, Ryusei Takano, Zhiyu Qiu, Yuxiao Hua, Zheng Tang

“…The enhanced model demonstrates superior efficiency in motion direction recognition, requiring less data (90% less than other deep models) and less time for training. …”
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Comparing the Effect of Stabilization Exercises with and without Dry Needling on Pain and Performance of Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain by Mahmood Seify, Amir Letafatkar

“…At first, patients' pain and function were measured by visual analog scale (VAS) and Qswestry disability questionnaire. …”
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Alternative audio-graphic method for presenting structural information in mathematical graphs designed for low-vision users by Ewa Dzierzgowska, Michał Maćkowski, Mateusz Kawulok, Piotr Brzoza, Stella Maćkowska, Dominik Spinczyk

“…Current methods, such as screen readers or magnifiers, are frequently limited in their ability to present complex visual data, leading to increased cognitive load and reduced learning efficiency. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Natural Lighting Design in Reading Areas of Higher Education Libraries by Xiao Cui, Chi-Won Ahn

“…Effective natural lighting in university library reading areas significantly influences users’ visual comfort, task performance, and energy efficiency. …”
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Optimal features assisted multi-attention fusion for robust fire recognition in adverse conditions by Inam Ullah, Nada Alzaben, Yousef Ibrahim Daradkeh, Mi Young Lee

“…Abstract Deep neural networks have significantly enhanced visual data-based fire detection systems. However, high false alarm rates, shallow-layered networks, and poor recognition in challenging environments continue to hinder their practical deployment. …”
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Literature review and research progress of coal and gas outburst prediction indicators based on CiteSpace by Yi LIU, Shouqing LU, Kang ZHAO, Congmeng HAO, Yujin QIN, Zhanyou SA, Jie LIU, Yongliang ZHANG, Rong ZHANG

“…The CiteSpace software was used to conduct visual analysis of the output, keywords, authors, and institutions in this field. …”
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Plastic forms of architecture in Dynamo-Revit and GrasshopperRhino-Archicad by K. A. Shumilov, Yu. A. Guryeva

“…The possibilities of the Dynamo and Grasshopper programs for visual (parametric) programming are briefly analyzed. …”
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