Single image super-resolution via Image Quality Assessment-Guided Deep Learning Network. by Zhengqiang Xiong, Manhui Lin, Zhen Lin, Tao Sun, Guangyi Yang, Zhengxing Wang

“…We also propose a pairwise ranking hinge loss method to overcome the shortcomings of insufficient samples during training process. …”
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Simultaneous determination of 6 pesticide residues in tea by QuEChERS-GS-MS/MS by WU Han-bin

“…<b>Methods:</b> The samples were pretreated by QuEChERS method. …”
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Extracting individual trajectories from text by fusing large language models with diverse knowledge by Le Liu, Tao Pei, Zidong Fang, Xiaorui Yan, Chenglong Zheng, Xi Wang, Ci Song, Wenfei Luan, Jie Chen

“…Central to T2TrajLLM is a prompt method that dynamically fuses these components with LLMs while avoids rigid rule dependency. …”
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PC-Match: Semi-Supervised Learning With Progressive Contrastive and Consistency Regularization by Mikyung Kang, Sooyon Seo, Moohong Min

“…We conducted experiments to validate the effectiveness of our proposed method using a limited number of labeled samples. …”
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Application of Lignin for Slope Bioengineering: Effect on Soil Improvement and Plant Growth by Ivan Gratchev, Qianhao Tang, Stephen Akosah, Jun Sugawara

“…The changes in soil strength and seed growth were observed for 40 days to simulate the long-term field performance. Two methods to treat the soils were employed: Method 1 involved mixing lignin solutions with the whole soil sample, while Method 2 involved spraying the lignin solutions on the already-prepared soil sample. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of General Physicians towards Mild Cognitive Impairment amidst an evolving era of Interprofessional Collaboration: Insights from a small-scale s... by Aarushi Soni, Prajith Carthik, Manoj Kumar Devara, Aysha Rooha, Gagan Bajaj, Sheetal Raj Moolambally, Arun Shirali, Archith Boloor

“…This study aimed to investigate the KAP of GPs regarding the diagnosis and treatment of MCI using a customized, predesigned questionnaire. Method The study employed a cross-sectional design using a convenience sample of 180 invited participants between July and October 2023. …”
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Surviving and thriving: male infertility through the lens of meta-ethnography by Fatemeh Abbasi, Mahla Talebi, Mohammadamin Jandaghian-Bidgoli, Negin Shaterian, Leila Dehghankar

“…This meta-ethnography reviews qualitative studies to explore how infertility affects men’s identities, emotions, and social lives. Methods The study followed Noblit and Hare's process for conducting a meta-ethnography, incorporating eMERGe Meta-Ethnography Reporting Guidelines. …”
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The collective narrative of trauma and healing among internally displaced individuals in ethiopia: a community-based participatory action research inquiry by Waganesh A. Zeleke, Yemataw Wondie, Mekdes Melesse Mekonen, Tewodros Hailu, Courtney Holmes, Mengistu Dagnew Moges, Goshu Nenoko

“…Research shows that internally displaced people (IDPs) face stressors such as trauma, poverty, and the collapse of social support networks, resulting in mental distress, impaired relationships, and diminished coping abilities. Methods This Community-Based Participatory Action Research (CBPAR) and interpretative phenomenological research study engaged 42 stakeholders (including IDPs, service providers, community leaders, and governmental/non-governmental representatives) residing in Gondar, Ethiopia, who were selected using purposive sampling to explore narratives of trauma and healing shaped by lived experiences. …”
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The Effectiveness of Reality Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy on Cognitive Avoidance in Women with Marital Distress by Maryam Toope, Seyed Mahmood Mirzamani Bafghi, Mohammad Hatami

“…The studied population comprised all married women encountering marital distress who sought assistance at counseling clinics located in the second district of Tehran during the summer of 2023. A sample of 45 participants was selected through convenience sampling and being randomly allocated into three distinct groups: Experiment 1 involving Reality Therapy (n=15), Experiment 2 encompassing Emotion-Focused Therapy (n=15), and a control group (n=15). …”
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Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Intimate Partner Violence among Final Year BSc Nursing Students of Selected Nursing Colleges, Mangaluru by Geetha B V, Bibi Augustin

“…Eighty fourth year BSc nursing students from select Mangaluru nursing colleges were included in the study using a convenient sampling technique. Statistical analysis was done using Chi-Square paired and unpaired ldquotrdquo tests Fisherrsquos exact test.Results The mean pretest and post-test scores of the experiment group were 14.55 plusmn 3.637 and 18.73 plusmn 4.089 respectively with a 28.69 improvement which was highly significant P 0.001. …”
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Unveiling the interplay of medical professionalism, mental well-being and coping in medical students: a qualitative phenomenological study by Kamran Sattar, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff

“…Methods A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted using Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to capture the lived experiences of 40 medical students from first, third, and fifth years of study. …”
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SAR Super-Resolution Using Capella Satellite Imagery by S. Ahn, S. Son, D. Lee, H. Choi, T. Jeon

“…By modifying state-of-the-art image restoration models for the SR task, we demonstrate through a series of experiments that our proposed model outperforms existing SR methods in both quantitative and qualitative assessments.…”
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Health Awareness as a Motivator: A Grounded Theory Analysis of Diabetes Self-Management in Northeastern Thailand by Areewan Oumtanee, Patcharee Numsang, Rattana Sananok, Suwakon Kurat, Sakaorat Kraichan, Puangkaew Sarapoke, Kuantean Wongchantra, Waraporn Savisit

“…Methods: This study used a qualitative research design to conduct semi-structured interviews with 13 participants diagnosed with diabetes recruited from a primary care setting with purposive and theoretical sampling in 2021–2023. …”
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LINGUISTIC CREATIVITY IN CATS’ NAMING PRACTICES IN RUSSIA by D.I. Medvedeva, T.S. Medvedeva

“…Other methods and techniques used as a part of the study are: data interpretation, description, classification and systematisation, semantic analysis, word-building analysis. …”
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Improved Quaternion Discriminant Analysis for Feature Extraction and Classification of Hyperspectral Image by Xinpeng Wang, Bingo Wing-Kuen Ling, Long Yu, Shaopeng Liu, Jiandong Zhao, Weichao Kuang

“…To solve these problems, first, a QDA method based on stable quaternion cos-sin decomposition (QDASG) is proposed to solve the small sample problem. …”
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Functions of a professional brand-building foresight technology in modelling the competitiveness of university graduates in the labour market by L. M. Semenova, V. Kačans

“…The authors used the following general scientific and specific scientific methods: questionnaire survey based on random systematic (mechanical) sampling, in-depth interview, expert survey, document analysis, self-assessment of readiness for personal brand-building.Results. …”
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Perceived stress and anxiety levels of patients undergoing coronary angiography by Ayşenur Kadayıf, Hande Cengiz Açıl

“…Objective This study aimed to evaluate the perceived stress and anxiety levels of patients undergoing coronary angiography and examine the impact of the procedure area on these psychological factors. Methods A total of 144 patients were included, and data were collected using the Personal Information Form, State–Trait Anxiety Scale, and Perceived Stress Scale. …”
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The Dilemmas of Disclosing Crohn’s Disease at Work and the Factors Impacting the Decision by Niki Markou, Doxa Papakonstantinou

“…This study explores the disclosure of Crohn’s disease in the workplace and the factors influencing their choices among individuals in Greece. <b>Methods</b>: The study examined how demographic characteristics affected the disclosure of a non-visible disability, the reasons behind the disclosure, and the associated experiences. …”
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Professional motivation as a factor in emotional burnout of chess coaches and teachers by E. E. Umanskaya

“…Verification of the put forward hypothesis was carried out on the research sample of 118 coaches and teachers, whose experience of professional activity in chess sections and clubs was from two to 30 years. …”
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Effect of Psoriasis on Quality of life by Binamra Basnet, Annu Ranjit, Anil Subedi, Shristi Shrestha, Saraswoti Neupane

“…Objective: To find out impairment in quality of life among patients with psoriasis. Materials and Methods: Patients attending the Dermatology outpatient department of Gandaki Medical College were recruited for the study from December 2016 to July 2017. …”
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