Fine-Grained Style Alignment and Class Balance for Unsupervised Domain Adaptation in Remote Sensing Image Segmentation by Yousheng Xu, Weiji Wang, Wei Yao, Shengzhou Xu

“…Extensive experiments on four cross-domain remote sensing datasets demonstrate that the proposed methods significantly improve classification accuracy.…”
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One-pass arc welding under thin slag layer of thick 09G2S steel plate structures by Yu. V. Poletaev, V. Yu. Poletaev

“…The technique and installation of “TCS-1” for simulating the thermal cycle of the metal welding of the heat affected zone (HAZ) of the welded joints; standard methods for determining mechanical properties; hardness and microhardness indices; and method for determining the grain size in micrographs according to GOST 5639-82 were used in the experiments. …”
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A Multi-Scale Self-Supervision Approach for Bearing Anomaly Detection Using Sensor Data Under Multiple Operating Conditions by Zhuoheng Dai, Lei Jiang, Feifan Li, Yingna Chen

“…Experiments on the widely used CWRU multi-condition-bearing fault dataset demonstrate that our method achieves an average fault detection accuracy of 96.97%. …”
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Profiling Students by Perceived Immersion: Insights from VR Engine Room Simulator Trials in Maritime Higher Education by Luka Liker, Demir Barić, Ana Perić Hadžić, David Bačnar

“…Therefore, by using segmentation analysis, this study aims to profile maritime engineering students at the Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka, by perceived immersion (PIMM) within a Head-Mounted Display (HMD) VR engine room simulator and to explore differences in their perceived learning benefits (PLBs), future behavioural intentions (FBI), and satisfaction (SAT) with the HMD-VR experience. The sample comprised 84 participants who engaged in preliminary HMD-VR engine room simulator trials. …”
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A Cross-sectional Study on Molecular Cartography: The Mapping of Down Syndrome with Cytogenetic Tools by A Deepa, K Chandramouleeswari, M Dougul Regis

“…Karyotyping was performed, and the samples were stained with Giemsa banding using trypsin digestion. …”
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Oral Hygiene, Dietary Habits, and Saliva Properties in Relation to the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth Index of Dental Students: A Pilot Study by Zoran Mandinić, Jelena Stojanović, Aleksandra Prokić, Miloš Beloica, Svetlana Jovanović, Jovana Kuzmanović Pfićer, Rasa Mladenovic, Dušan Kosanović, Milena Milanović, Miloš Todorović, Maja Milošević Marković, Ivan Dožić

“…This study aimed to determine the predictors of poor oral health among a sample of second-year dental students. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: The oral health of students was estimated with clinical examination and the DMFT index. …”
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Effects of Different Tillage, Rotation Systems and Nitrogen Levels on Wheat Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency by Nihal Kayan, Nazife Gözde Ayter Arpacıoglu, Imren Kutlu, Mehmet Sait Adak

“…According to results, effects of tillage methods on NUE were unclear. Conventional tillage methods resulted in higher NUPE than reduced tillage in the last three years of the experiment. …”
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Illuminating the Invisible: Green Fluorescent Protein as a Beacon for Antibiotic-Induced Phage Activity in <i>Escherichia coli</i> by Maria João Silva, Tim Van Den Bossche, Mattias Collin, Rolf Lood

“…This method could facilitate the screening of environmental samples and specific drugs to evaluate their impact on bacteriophage induction, which opens the door for applications such as screening for antibiotic resistance dissemination.…”
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Quantifying the Spatiotemporal Variations of Soil Nitrogen Fixation or Absorption from Soybean, Cotton, and Maize Planted Fields to Support Sustainable Agriculture Practices by José Bofana, Raul Domingos Mussane, Rosalina Armando Tamele, Ana Cristina Costa, Barreta Savanguane, Ivans Popinsky, António F. Matusse

“…Laboratory analysis employed the Kjeldahl method to determine total soil nitrogen levels. The Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) method was used for mapping the spatial total soil nitrogen distribution. …”
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Addressing loneliness in emerging adults in primary care: a pilot feasibility study by Kris Pui Kwan Ma, Brennan Keiser, Melissa Garcia, Chialing Hsu, Karina Cortez, Ashley Johnson, Ajla Pleho, Mary C. Curran, Kelly Schloredt, Kwun C. G. Chan, Kari A. Stephens, Sebastian T. Tong

“…This study aims to pilot test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of two adapted interventions –cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and social prescribing (SP) – on reducing loneliness in emerging adults in primary care.MethodsParticipants aged 18-25, who were seen in primary care and met the cut-off score on the UCLA-3 loneliness, were assigned to either CBT (N=6) or SP (N=9). …”
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Does adjuvant chemotherapy result in poorer health-related quality of life among colorectal cancer patients? A longitudinal multisite observational study in Singapore by Jerrald Lau, Cherie Hui Peh, Alyssa Ng, Wei-Ling Koh, The Singapore Colorectal Cancer Research Group, Nan Luo, Ker-Kan Tan

“…However, non-elderly AC patients may experience more severe impacts to role and social functioning.…”
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Efektivitas Pelatihan Psychological First Aid (PFA) Perempuan Korban Pelecehan Seksual Terhadap Empati Mahasiswa Psikologi Unibi by Dyah Rachman Kuswartanti, Cahayaning Widhyastuti, Nida Muthi Annisa

“…Victims of Sexual harassment need first aid to cope with their experience as a victim that could trigger a traumatic experience. …”
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Enhanced Quenching Effect of Neonicotinoid Pesticides on Time-Resolved Terbium Luminescence in Presence of Surfactants by A. Ruiz-Medina, M. I. Soler-Gallardo, E. J. Llorent-Martínez

“…A luminescence analytical method for the quantification of neonicotinoid pesticides (acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, imidacloprid, nitenpyram, thiacloprid, and thiamethoxam) in water samples is proposed. …”
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Study protocol for a multimethod investigation of the development of social and nonsocial reward responsivity and depression in autistic adolescents: Reward and Depression in Autis... by Jessica M. Schwartzman, Autumn Kujawa, Shafali S. Jeste, Blythe A. Corbett, Wenyi Xu, Alexa D. Monachino, Marian A. Castro, Katia Cardenas-Quintero, Anh Dao, Ramon Durazo-Arvizu, Santiago Morales

“…Abstract Background Autistic adolescents are more likely to experience depression than their non-autistic peers, yet risk factors for depression in autistic adolescents are not well understood. …”
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Early-Onset Inherited Metabolic Diseases: When Clinical Symptoms Precede Newborn Screening—Insights from Emilia-Romagna (Italy) by Giulia Montanari, Egidio Candela, Federico Baronio, Vittorio Ferrari, Giacomo Biasucci, Marcello Lanari, Rita Ortolano

“…However, clinical symptoms may emerge for certain conditions before screening results become available. Methods: We describe six cases of patients with early-onset IMDs born between 2013 and 2023, who were admitted or transferred to Sant’Orsola University Hospital in Bologna (Italy). …”
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Understanding the Roles of over 65-Year-Old Male and Female Carers: A Comparative Analysis of Informal Caregiving by Purificación Ballester, Clara Pérez-Esteve, Alicia Sánchez-García, Eva Gil-Hernández, Mercedes Guilabert, José Joaquín Mira

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study aims to explore how gender influences the role of informal caregivers aged 65 years, considering the increasing involvement of men in caregiving due to longer life expectancy and societal norms. <b>Methods</b>: A two-year cross-sectional study was conducted in the Valencian Community, Spain, involving informal caregivers of 65 years of age and older who provided home-based care for dependent individuals with chronic conditions. …”
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Qualitative insights into drug use safety strategies and social support among sexual minority women who inject drugs in Baltimore, Maryland by Jennifer L. Glick, Leanne Zhang, Aimee Huang, Megan Nguyen, Danielle German

“…Abstract Background Sexual minority women (SMW) experience higher rates of substance use relative to heterosexual women in the U.S. but remain an under-studied population. …”
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Towards enhancing palliative care competencies through comprehensive training for nurses and physicians in resource-limited settings: a cross-sectional study by Mohammad Alhaddar, Heba Falna, Haya Sultan, Hammoda Abu-Odah, Mohammad Khleif, Shahenaz Najjar

“…Participants had a mean age of 32.2 years and an average of 8.23 years of experience. Males represented 64.3% of the sample, and 75% were nurses. …”
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A study protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility trial of behavioural therapy for interepisode bipolar symptoms (STABILISE) by Kim Wright, Fiona Warren, Sandra Bucci, Barnaby D. Dunn, Steven Jones, Heather O’Mahen, Rod S. Taylor, Antonieta Medina-Lara

“…Feasibility and acceptability will be examined through recruitment and retention rates, completion rates for the candidate primary outcome measures (PHQ9, ALS-SF, QoL.BD and BRQ) and feedback from participants on their experience of study participation and therapy. Proceeding to a definitive trial will be indicated if the following criteria are met: (i) trial participation is deemed, or can be made, sufficiently safe; (ii) recruitment rate indicates that larger-scale recruitment would be feasible (recruitment rate of at least two participants per month within at least one site, with mitigation plan if overall target sample size not met); (iii) for candidate primary outcome measure follow up data is available at 30 weeks from at least 75% of participants, or from between 55 and 74% with clear plan for improvement. …”
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Screen time and adolescent well-being: a comparative study of Russia and Cuba by Dmitry Kornienko, Natalia A. Rudnova, Aleksander Veraksa, Jorge Enrique Torralbas Oslé, Apollinaria Chursina, Emely Corcho Rosales

“…Considering the prevailing worldwide pattern of excessive internet usage and social media consumption, we expect to observe rare and minor variations in screen time and its effects on health and well-being.MethodsThe sample consists of 524 adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 (M = 15.6; SD = 1.28), with 58.7% female. …”
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