Assessing soil erosion and sediment yield in the Bou Rouina watershed (Northeast of Algeria): a RUSLE-SDR modeling approach by Zineb Youcef Khodja, Kamel Khanchoul, Robert Altschul, Abdeldjalil Belkendil, Zahra Djamai

“…ABSTRACT Evaluating soil erosion is vital due to its significant environmental and societal impact. …”
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The Accuracy of Algorithms Used by Artificial Intelligence in Cephalometric Points Detection: A Systematic Review by Júlia Ribas-Sabartés, Meritxell Sánchez-Molins, Nuno Gustavo d’Oliveira

“…AI systems are being evaluated for their accuracy and efficiency compared to conventional methods performed by professionals. …”
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Hounsfield unit to serum pentosidine ratio predicts screw loosening after lumbar interbody fusion by Daigo Arimura, Tomoaki Kanai, Akira Shinohara, Shunsuke Katsumi, Keiichiro Mori, Mitsuru Saito

“…Screw loosening was evaluated by computed tomography at 12 months postoperatively. …”
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Smart energy management for revenue optimization and grid independence in an Indian RDS by T. Yuvaraj, M. Thirumalai, M. Dharmalingam, Sudhakar Babu Thanikanti, Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban

“…Additionally, the study evaluates the levelized cost of energy (LCOE), confirming the economic feasibility of the proposed model. …”
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The Role of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in the Modulation of Movement Characteristics of Bull Spermatozoa by Michal Lenický, Marek Helczman, Denis Bažány, Peter Ivanić, Marko Halo Jr.

“…Given the importance of spermatozoa motility in agricultural and veterinary practice, understanding the interactions between ZnO nanoparticles and spermatozoa could provide insight into new strategies to improve reproductive efficiency in cattle. We used computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA system) for accurate determination of motility, to evaluate the effect of different concentrations (1000; 500; 250; 125; 62.5; 31.2 and 15.6 μg/ml) of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) on parameters such as total motility (MOT, %), progressive motility (PRO, %) and velocity curved line (VCL, μm/s) of bull spermatozoa at 37°C in time 0h, 3h and 5h. …”
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Trustworthy Super-Resolution of Multispectral Sentinel-2 Imagery With Latent Diffusion by Simon Donike, Cesar Aybar, Luis Gomez-Chova, Freddie Kalaitzis

“…The uncertainty map allows users to evaluate the reliability of the product for these tasks. …”
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Revisiting Fat Content in Bone Lesions: Paradigms in Bone Lesion Detection by Ali Shah, Neel R. Raja, Hasaam Uldin, Sonal Saran, Rajesh Botchu

“…., visible on radiographs, computed tomography (CT), and conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)), or microscopically, detected through specialised MRI techniques such as chemical shift imaging (CSI). …”
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Advancing soil mapping and management using geostatistics and integrated machine learning and remote sensing techniques: a synoptic review by Sunshine A. De Caires, Chaney St Martin, Melissa A. Atwell, Fuat Kaya, Glorious A. Wuddivira, Mark N. Wuddivira

“…This synoptic review evaluates the evolution of classical and modern geostatistical methods, spanning 2000 to 2024, and their integration with machine learning (ML) and remote sensing (RS) technologies. …”
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The Impact of Real-World Interaction on the Perception of a Humanoid Social Robot in Care for Institutionalised Older Adults by Slawomir Tobis, Joanna Piasek-Skupna, Aleksandra Suwalska, Katarzyna Wieczorowska-Tobis

“…The perception parameters were evaluated on a scale of 1–5 in five series: I-<i>Anthropomorphism</i>, II-<i>Animation</i>, III-<i>Likeability</i>, IV-<i>Perceived intelligence</i>, and V-<i>Perceived safety</i>. (3) Results: In the post-interaction assessment of the TIAGo robot, no lower scores were observed relative to the first (photo-based) scoring. …”
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Development of a frozen bovine semen diluent: Comparison of particle size of commercial and home-made diluents by Gunawan Muhammad, Arifiantini Iis, Karja Ni Wayan Kurniani, Setiadi Mohamad Agus, Kaiin Ekayanti Mulyawati, Said Syahruddin

“…In addition, the particle size facilitates the analysis of sperm quality using Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA). This study aimed to perform particle analysis of lecithin in homemade and commercial diluents using a particle size analyzer (PSA). …”
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A contrastive learning and knowledge distillation-based framework for efficient federated intrusion detection in IoT by Li Ma, Jicheng He, Kai Lu, Dan Wang, Long Yin, Zhaokun Li

“…Through local deployment on low-computational-power end devices, KF-IDS avoiding upload raw data to the cloud. …”
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Functional Asymmetries and Force Efficiency in Elite Junior Badminton: A Controlled Trial Using Hop Test Metrics and Neuromuscular Adaption Indices by Mariola Gepfert, Artur Gołaś, Adam Maszczyk, Kajetan Ornowski, Przemysław Pietraszewski

“…Key performance metrics—Jump Height, Reactive Strength Index (RSI), Peak Power, and Active Stiffness—were evaluated pre- and post-intervention. Two novel composite indices, Force Efficiency Ratio (FER) and Asymmetry Impact Index (AII), were computed to assess force production efficiency and asymmetry burden. …”
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Infrared Small Target Detection Based on Double Gray-Values Descend Angle Contrast Measure by Song Guan, Dali Zhou, Xiaodong Wang, Pengji Zhou

“…Initially, energy residuals are computed to pre-assess potential target areas. Subsequently, the minimum difference between the central pixel and its local neighborhood is calculated to position the target region positioning twice, thereby enhancing targets while suppressing background noise. …”
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Validation of Automated Somatotype Estimation Proposal Using Full-Body 3D Scanning by Bibiána Ondrejová, Lucia Bednarčíková, Norbert Ferenčík, Jozef Živčák

“…Traditional methods, such as the Heath–Carter approach, rely on manual measurements, which can be prone to errors and variability. This study evaluates the validity and reliability of 3D body scanning as an alternative to manual somatotyping. …”
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Intelligent hybrid method to predict generated power of solar PV system by Prashant Singh, Navneet Kumar Singh, Asheesh Kumar Singh

“…Utilizing empirical mode reconstruction of the ANFIS output, the predicted power of the solar PV system is computed. The suggested hybrid model's performance is evaluated and compared to alternative forecasting methods. …”
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Association of femoral retroversion and out-toeing gait with development of hip osteoarthritis and treatment: a systematic review by Christos Tsagkaris, Thomas Dreher, Patrick Zingg, Matthias Rüger

“…Diagnostic modalities included clinical examination, radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. …”
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Conformal On-Body Antenna System Integrated with Deep Learning for Non-Invasive Breast Cancer Detection by Marwa H. Sharaf, Manuel Arrebola, Khalid F. A. Hussein, Asmaa E. Farahat, Álvaro F. Vaquero

“…The antenna is fabricated and experimentally evaluated, with its performance validated through S-parameter measurements, far-field radiation characterization, and efficiency analysis to ensure effective signal propagation and interaction with breast tissue. …”
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Python-Based Implementation of Metaheuristic MPPT Techniques: A Cost-Effective Framework for Solar Photovoltaic Systems in Developing Nations by Syed Majed Ashraf, M. Saad Bin Arif, Mohammed Khouj, Shahrin Md. Ayob, Muhammad I. Masud

“…Many open-source PV libraries are computationally intensive, lack active support, and prove impractical for MPPT testing on resource-constrained hardware. …”
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Global perspectives on practices and preferences in autologous free flap breast reconstruction: From flap selection to postoperative care A descriptive quantitative study by Sanderley J. Bonafastia, Lennart M. Steenbeek, Dietmar J.O. Ulrich, Stefan Hummelink

“…Preoperative imaging for ABR was typically performed using computed tomography angiography (75%, n=44) and often combined with a handheld Doppler. …”
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Diagnostic Value of Faecal M2PK and FIT in Colorectal Cancer Screening by Farahnaz Joukar, Mohammad Saghafi, Sara Yeganeh, Soheil Hassanipour, Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei

“…A total of 384 people were tested for M2PK and 384 for FIT. M2PK was evaluated by ELISA (ScheBo kit, Germany), and the FIT was performed immunologically. …”
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