Comparison the Effect of trans-septal suture technique versus the intranasal Merocel packing regarding local nasal pain and sleep disturbances after septoplasty by Said Mustafa Said

“…Nasal packing is associated with some burden on the patient in post-operative days like local pain. To avoid these issues, many surgeons use transseptal [through and through] suturing techniques to overcome the need for packing after surgery. …”
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Symptom severity and cognitive performance in patients with substance induced psychotic disorder and schizophrenia: a cross-sectional comparative study by Kaloyan Stoychev, Ivanka Veleva, Eleonora Mineva-Dimitrova, Petranka Chumpalova, Emiliya Dimitrova

“…Background and hypothesis: psychotic disorders induced by substances like marijuana, amphetamines and methamphetamines (SIPDs) are a growing mental health problem, yet the question do they represent a separate psychotic class independent from schizophrenia (SZ) still stands. …”
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A study on digital tooth preparation assessment software in undergraduate pre-clinical skills teaching by Hanin Alsharif, Richard Boyle, Pauline Maillou, George P. Cherukara

“…One group (n = 24) was randomly selected as the case group and received feedback using the digital tooth preparation analysis system, PrepCheck, alongside standard visual assessment. The other two groups (n = 31) served as controls and only received standard visual feedback. …”
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Instagram educators in Latin America. An approach to their practices and potential by Ana Beltrán-Flandoli, Diana Rivera-Rogel, Rebeca Córdova-Tapia, Santiago Tejedor

“…IntroductionInstagram, a visually-driven platform preferred by 85% of global influencers, remains underutilized in the educational domain. …”
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Appendiceal foreign bodies: a case series by Sevgi Ulusoy Tangul, Atilla Senayli

“…We identified an inflamed appendix containing a wire-like structure extending from inside the appendix through the appendiceal wall. …”
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Transchain: Blockchain-Based Management of Allografts for Enhancing Data Provenance by Rashid Ul Haq, Rahim Khan, Fahad Alturise, Shafrida Sahrani, Salem Alkhalaf, Mahidur R. Sarker

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Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy in Congolese Patients by Nelly N. Kabedi, David L. Kayembe, Gloria M. Elongo, Jean-Claude Mwanza

“…Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) is a visually debilitating disease that mostly affects people of African and Asian heritage. …”
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Optical signatures of no-slip rotation in liquid films: Spiral fringes and frame permittivity effects by Saifollah Rasouli, Reza Shirsavar, Saeid Mollaei, Behnam Shirsavar, Ammar Nejati, Ahmad Amjadi

“…Using both Particle-Image Velocimetry (PIV) and visual inspection, we characterize these modes. Although PIV offers precise measurements, we demonstrate that the two rotational states can be visually distinguished through their color patterns. …”
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Nest Predation Pressure Differs Between Urban Ground- and Hole-Nesting Birds: Evidence from a Multi-Year Artificial Nest Predation Experiment by Jukka Jokimäki, Marja-Liisa Kaisanlahti-Jokimäki

“…However, because most avian nest predators, like corvids, are not effective nest predators of hole-nesting birds, urban areas are safe nesting areas for hole-nesters. …”
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Vision guides the twilight search for oviposition sites of the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus. by Si Yu Zhao, Hong Kai Liu, Zhen Sheng Xie, Yi Ming Wu, Pei Lin Wu, Tong Liu, Wen Qiang Yang, Jing Wu, JunYu Fu, Chun Mei Wang, Anthony A James, Xiao-Guang Chen

“…<h4>Conclusions/significance</h4>This study underscores the importance of visual cues in the oviposition site selection behavior of adult female Ae. albopictus. …”
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Improving Land Cover Mapping in Riverine Environments with Machine Learning and Spectral Indices by R. Sharma, Pritipadmaja, Z. Ahmad, R. D. Garg

“…FS-2 consistently improved F1-scores across all classifiers, aiding in distinguishing visually similar classes like wet sand, dry sand, and sparse vegetation. …”
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Motion sickness susceptibility modulates the impact of electrical vestibular stimulation on postural control by Karina Moïn-Darbari, Daniel Paromov, Benoit-Antoine Bacon, Maxime Maheu, François Champoux

“…While studies suggest normal-like postural control during quiet standing, others suggest that individuals with motion sickness show increased postural instability during sensory perturbations, namely during visual and somatosensory disturbances. …”
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Early and Late Fusion for Multimodal Aggression Prediction in Dementia Patients: A Comparative Analysis by Ioannis Galanakis, Rigas Filippos Soldatos, Nikitas Karanikolas, Athanasios Voulodimos, Ioannis Voyiatzis, Maria Samarakou

“…In this work, fusion approaches—Early Fusion and Late Fusion—were compared to classify aggression using audio and visual signals. Early Fusion integrates the extracted features of the two modalities into one dataset before classification, while Late Fusion integrates the prediction probabilities of standalone audio and visual classifiers with a meta-classifier. …”
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Nas frestas entre a ciência e a arte: uma série de ilustrações de barbeiros do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz In the gap between science and art: a series of illustrations of triatomine bu... by Ricardo Lourenço de Oliveira, Roberto Conduru

“…This case affords an interesting opportunity to explore some aspects of representation in artistic production, like issues involving vision, perception, the interpretation of images and visual communication through them, the functionality and objectivity of scientific illustration, as well as certain distinctions between the characteristics of illustration in zoology and in cartography and botany, and its ambiguous relationship with art.…”
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Characterization of Volatile Component Changes in Peas under Different Treatments by GC-IMS and GC-MS by Kangyi Zhang, Can Zhang, Haining Zhuang, Yue Liu, Tao Feng, Bin Nie

“…In the study, fingerprints coupled with cluster analysis were a visualized method for the identification of volatile compounds. …”
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Understanding the Influence of Environmental Elements on Spatial Attractiveness in a Jiangnan Water Town Through Computer Vision Techniques by Chenpeng Xu, Hongshi Cao, Zhengwei Xia, Xinjie You, Zixuan Wang

“…Secondly, foreground elements like boats and lanterns, although occupying a smaller proportion, can effectively enhance the space when properly combined. …”
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Reimagining Kyokai: Layered Permeability in Yoshiji Takehara’s Modern Residences by Luyang Li, Yan Chen, Houjun Li

“…This study identifies two core strategies through which Takehara redefines spatial boundaries: firstly, clustered building layouts, multi-directional openings, and visual connections between courtyards and private functional spaces extend interface areas, enhancing interactions between nature and daily life; secondly, in-between spaces like corridors and doma (earthen-floored transitional zones), double-layered fixtures, and floor-level variations blur physical and psychological boundaries, creating multilayered permeability. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Inclusive Education on Children with Disabilities in Kisoro Municipality. by Tusingwire, Hope

“…Teachers, parents, caregivers and children mentioned hearing impairment, visual and speech difficulty. A much smaller percentage (50-65%) mentioned learning and multiple difficulties. …”
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Experiments on the application of the infrasound method of remote monitoring of snow avalanches in the Khibiny Mountains by A. V. Fedorov, I. S. Fedorov, V. E. Asming, A. Yu. Motorin

“…Visual slope observations are still the main method of avalanche detection. …”
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Intact sensorimotor rhythm abilities but altered audiovisual integration in cochlear implant users. by Olivier Valentin, Nicholas Elgin Vernam Foster, Bastien Intartaglia, Marie-Anne Prud'homme, Marc Schönwiesner, Sylvie Nozaradan, Alexandre Lehmann

“…Perception of rhythm significantly impacts various aspects of daily life, including engaging with music, discerning speech prosody nuances, and coordinating physical activities like walking and sports. Numerous studies in cognitive sciences have highlighted that human rhythmic synchronization is more precise when responding to auditory rhythmic stimuli than to visual ones when the timing cues are identical. …”
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