Network characteristics of comorbid symptoms in alcohol use disorder by Xin Yu, Wen Zhang, Can Wang, Guolin Mi, Xiuzhe Chen, Yanhu Wang, Xu Chen

“…This study aims to analyze comorbidities and their complex relationships in AUD patients through epidemiological surveys and network analysis.Materials and methods Using multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling, we selected 27,913 individuals and identified those with AUD for the study. …”
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Young women’s perspectives on a user-friendly self-sampling intervention to improve the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections in underserved communities in KwaZulu-Natal, So... by Ziningi Nobuhle Jaya, Witness Mapanga, Tivani Phosa Mashamba-Thompson

“…The main objective of this study was to collaborate with young women, using a nominal group technique (NGT), to identify barriers to existing STI healthcare services to ultimately identify strategies to inform attributes for a discrete choice experiment (DCE) towards developing a user-friendly self-sampling intervention for STI diagnosis in young women. …”
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"We have to amplify what we saw at EBOVAC" - Assessing participant perceptions, attitudes, and acceptability of an ancillary care policy in an Ebola vaccine trial in the Democratic... by Gwen Lemey, Ynke Larivière, Solange Milolo, Trésor Zola Matuvanga, Maha Salloum, Patrick Mitashi, Pierre Van Damme, Raffaella Ravinetto, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden, Hypolite Muhindo-Mavoko, Vivi Maketa, Sibyl Anthierens

“…The trial aimed to assess the safety and immunogenicity of an Ebola vaccine regimen among approximately 700 healthcare providers and frontliners to strengthen outbreak preparedness in this Ebola-endemic region, where access to healthcare is severely limited by poverty, weak infrastructure, and an overstretched health system.<h4>Methods</h4>A mixed-methods approach was used to assess participants' acceptability of the AC policy. …”
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Optimasi Data Tidak Seimbang pada Interaksi Drug Target dengan Sampling dan Ensemble Support Vector Machine by Nabila Sekar Ramadhanti, Wisnu Ananta Kusuma, Annisa Annisa

“…This research is focusing on exploration of effect on the sampling that used in these method for compound-protein interaction data. …”
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Enhanced small-scale APT knowledge graph embedding via spatio-temporal attribute reasoning and adversarial negative sampling by Yushun Xie, Haiyan Wang, Xiao Jing, Zhaoquan Gu

“…We propose an enhanced APT knowledge graph embedding method called APT-ST-AN to address the limitations of incomplete and sparse data in small-scale APT knowledge graphs. …”
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SPS-RCNN: Semantic-Guided Proposal Sampling for 3D Object Detection from LiDAR Point Clouds by Hengxin Xu, Lei Yang, Shengya Zhao, Shan Tao, Xinran Tian, Kun Liu

“…In the KSS, we propose a novel semantic-guided proposal sampling (SPS) method, which increases the proportion of foreground points and enhances sensitivity to outliers through multilevel sampling that integrates proposal-based local sampling and semantic-guided global sampling. …”
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Hypersonic glide vehicle trajectory prediction based on frequency enhanced channel attention and light sampling-oriented MLP network by Yuepeng Cai, Xuebin Zhuang

“…In recent years, HGV trajectory prediction methods based on deep learning have the great potential to significantly enhance prediction accuracy and efficiency. …”
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A surrogate model for estimating rock stress by a hollow inclusion strain cell in a three-layer medium by Changkun Qin, Wusheng Zhao, Weizhong Chen, Peiyao Xie, Shuai Zhou

“…A software program has been developed from this surrogate model for ease of use in practical engineering applications. The method’s accuracy was verified through numerical simulations, analytical solution and laboratory experiment, demonstrating its effectiveness in calculating stress in a three-layer medium. …”
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Construction of a performance evaluation index system for the management of chronic diseases based on medical and preventive integration by Mingqing Zhao, Ziyi Cheng, Zhuqing Chen, Qi Wang, Junan Liu

“…The analytic hierarchy process method was employed to calculate the weight of indexes at the three levels. …”
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A Crowd Counting and Localization Network Based on Adaptive Feature Fusion and Multi-Scale Global Attention Up Sampling by Min Wang, Li Huang, Jingke Yan, Jin Huang, Tao Yang

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Analyzing the Social and Cultural Determinants of Keeping and Using Firearms in Khuzestan Province by Masoumeh Bagheri, Marziyeh Shahryari, Sajad Bahmani, Ali Boduaghi

“…In contrast, Iran has relatively few reported firearm injuries with the most recent official statistics from 2014 indicating over one million illegal firearms and a similar number of authorized firearms in circulation.     Materials & Methods This study employed an interpretive approach to explore and elucidate participants' experiences and interpretations of firearm use by using qualitative methods. …”
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New normal experiences of VSU-Isabel students living in the mountainous areas by Rodulfo T. Aunzo, Jr., Gen Ann Biore, Ryza Jane Cubico, Bhea Mae Erederos, Jackelyn Latoy

“…Using a qualitative and phenomenological research approach, the cohort includes 11 participants identified through snowball sampling. The collected data undergo rigorous analysis using Collaizi’s method, revealing multifaceted challenges such as poor Internet connectivity, financial constraints, adverse weather conditions, a lack of quality electronic devices, and comprehension difficulties with lessons and the VSU E-learning portal. …”
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Self-sampling and self-testing for HIV at a commercial and community-based test provider in the Netherlands: user preferences and usability by I. J. M. Willemstein, O. Shobowale, A. M. Żakowicz, H. Bos, E. L. M. Op de Coul

“…Abstract HIV self-sampling and -testing (HIVSS/ST) reduces testing barriers and potentially reaches populations who may not test otherwise. …”
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Exploring the phenomenon of intrusive mental imagery after suicide bereavement: A qualitative interview study in a British sample. by Katie Quayle, Poppy Jones, Martina Di Simplicio, Sunjeev Kamboj, Alexandra Pitman

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Co-construire une méthode de prélèvement de surface pour les médicaments anticancéreux : vers de nouveaux apprentissages pour la prévention des expositions à des produits chimiques... by Valentin Lamarque, Adélaïde Nascimento, Leïla Boudra, Guillaume Swierczynski, Alain Garrigou

“…Using the principle of double stimulation, we will help healthcare workers to develop knowledge about exposure, based on their own experiences, which will prove helpful when working with them to select the sampling surfaces to be used. …”
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The Main Directions of Improving the Methodology for the Application of Advanced Information and Communication Technologies in the Statistical Activities of the Republic of Uzbekis... by I. E. Zhukovskaya

“…The goal is to develop scientifically grounded directions for improving the methodology for the application of advanced information and communication technologies in the statistical activities of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the context of the formation of the digital economy.Materials and methods. In the process of developing the main directions for improving the methodology for the application of information and communication technologies in the statistical activity of the Republic of Uzbekistan, comparative, systemic, economic and statistical, SWOT analysis, methods of monographic research, questionnaire survey, statistical sampling, grouping, comparison, induction, deduction, optimization method, as well as methods of working with WEB-sites, computer networks and specialized software products were used.Results. …”
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Investigating Community Pharmacist Experiences with Telepharmacy in the Absence of Regulatory Support in Indonesia by Imam Fathorrahman, Umi Athiyah, Abdul Rahem, Long Chiau Ming, Elil Renganathan, Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, Andi Hermansyah

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Technology challenges in a higher education institution: Student nurse experience by Agnes Makhene, Sanele E. Nene, Miyelani Mhlongo

“…The population consisted of postgraduate students who were exposed to online learning. A purposive sampling method was used. Unstructured, face-to-face and virtual individual phenomenological interviews were used to collect data. …”
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Using Taguchi Technique to Study the Effect of Adding Copper Nano on Shape Recovery for Smart Alloy (CU-AL-NI) by Dilsuz A. Abdaljabar, Ahmed Abdulrasool Ahmed AL-Khafaji

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Optimization of process parameters in fabricating AA6082/Nip surface composite using friction stir processing technique by Santhoshkumar S, Senthil Kumar K L, Kalil Rahiman M, Manojkumar S

“…Based on this method, the optimal process parameters (Rotational Speed = 1250 rpm, Transverse Speed = 40 mm min ^−1 , Volume Fraction = 18%) were chosen and the optimal sample (Rank 1) attained a UTS of 247 MPa and MH of 100 HV. …”
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