Knowledge, attitudes, and practice toward tuberculosis in high school students in Qingdao, China by Xiaoqi Dai, Shuo Li, Song Song, Meng Chen, Honghong Xu, Xuekui Li, Menghan Zhang, Huaqiang Zhang, Haiyan Sun, Zhongdong Wang

“…A significant majority (78.42%) of students expressed fear of being affected by TB. 49.28% of the students would support and help TB patients. 88.08% of participants had heard of TB, with 72.94% learning about it at school, mainly through visual aids like posters. Information was predominantly obtained from online sources (websites, microblogs, WeChat, etc.). …”
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Integrating patient and public involvement into co-design of healthcare improvement: a case study in maternity care by Bothaina Attal, Joann Leeding, Jan W. van der Scheer, Zenab Barry, Emma Crookes, Sandra Igwe, Nicky Lyons, Susanna Stanford, Mary Dixon-Woods, Lisa Hinton

“…Abstract Background Despite recognition of the importance of patient and public involvement (PPI) in healthcare improvement, compelling examples of “what good looks like” for PPI in co-design of improvement efforts, how it might be done, and formalisation of methods and reporting are lacking. …”
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Efficacy of different pharmaceutical forms of Curcuma longa or curcumin in reducing oral mucositis severity and incidence in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Pedro de Padua G. Amatto, Lucas Chaves, Suzelei de Castro França, José Carlos Tavares Carvalho, Fabio Carmona, Ana Maria Soares Pereira, Ana Maria Soares Pereira

“…Studies comparing C. longa or curcumin with placebo in cancer patients experiencing oral mucositis, reporting outcomes such as the World Health Organization Oral Mucositis Grading Scale, pain scores (visual analogue scale), or OM incidence were included. …”
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The GWAS-MAP platform for aggregation of results of genome-wide association studies and the GWAS-MAP|homo database of 70 billion genetic associations of human traits by T. I. Shashkova, D. D. Gorev, E. D. Pakhomov, A. S. Shadrina, S. Zh. Sharapov, Y. A. Tsepilov, L. C. Karssen, Y. S. Aulchenko

“…In particular, the researchers who would like to use GWAS summary statistics in their studies have to become aware that the data are scattered across multiple websites, are presented in a variety of formats, and, often, were not quality controlled. …”
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Adapted Swin Transformer-based real-time plasma shape detection and control in HL-3 by Qianyun Dong, Zhengwei Chen, Rongpeng Li, Zongyu Yang, Feng Gao, Yihang Chen, Fan Xia, Wulyu Zhong, Zhifeng Zhao

“…However, under harsh conditions like high-energy neutron radiation and elevated temperatures, the installation of magnetic probes within the device becomes challenging. …”
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Empowering Retail Through Advanced Consumer Product Recognition Using Aquila Optimization Algorithm With Deep Learning by Mohammed Alghamdi, Hanan Abdullah Mengash, Mohammed Aljebreen, Mohammed Maray, Abdulbasit A. Darem, Ahmed S. Salama

“…This can be obtained the improving consideration because of the excellent application viewpoint like visually impaired assistance, stock tracking, automatic checkout, and planogram compliance. …”
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VR Vertigo Level Classification Using a Multi-Dimensional Taylor Network Approach by Ziyan Wang, Ying Yan, Jun Cai, Chengcheng Hua, Na Liu, Qi Chen, Ming Li, Danxu Zhang

“…Additionally, these complex models may be challenging to implement in devices like VR glasses. Unlike deep neural networks, BP-MTN represents complex nonlinear functions as polynomial functions using a simple network structure based solely on addition and multiplication operations. …”
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Mitochondrial Uncoupler, 2,4-Dinitrophenol, Reduces Spinal Cord Paralysis and Retinal Ganglion Cell Loss in the Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis Model of Multiple Sclerosi... by Nuala O’Neill, Reas S. Khan, Suad Abd Alhadi, Kimberly E. Dine, John G. Geisler, Brahim Chaqour, Ahmara G. Ross, Kenneth S. Shindler

“…Current studies show DNP treatment promotes increased RGC survival, but continued inflammation and demyelination likely reduce visual function, suggesting future studies examining combination therapy of DNP with anti-inflammatory agents may be warranted.…”
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Evaluating the Accuracy and Performance of ChatGPT-4o in Solving Japanese National Dental Technician Examination by Hikaru Fukuda, Masaki Morishita, Kosuke Muraoka, Shino Yamaguchi, Taiji Nakamura, Manabu Habu, Izumi Yoshioka, Shuji Awano, Kentaro Ono

“…Notably, accuracy decreased when visual elements (figures, tables, and photographs) were present. …”
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DyTAM: Accelerating Wind Turbine Inspections with Dynamic UAV Trajectory Adaptation by Serhii Svystun, Lukasz Scislo, Marcin Pawlik, Oleksandr Melnychenko, Pavlo Radiuk, Oleg Savenko, Anatoliy Sachenko

“…UAV-based inspections offer improvements yet often lack adaptability to dynamic conditions like blade pitch and wind. To overcome these limitations and enhance inspection efficacy, we introduce the Dynamic Trajectory Adaptation Method (DyTAM), a novel approach for automated wind turbine inspections using UAVs. …”
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Breaking Diagnostic Barriers: Vision Transformers Redefine Monkeypox Detection by Gelan Ayana, Beshatu Debela Wako, So-yun Park, Jude Kong, Sahng Min Han, Soon-Do Yoon, Se-woon Choe

“…<b>Background/Objective:</b> The global spread of Monkeypox (Mpox) has highlighted the urgent need for rapid, accurate diagnostic tools. Traditional methods like polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are resource-intensive, while skin image-based detection offers a promising alternative. …”
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An online intervention relationship enhancement couple therapy program versus systematic desensitization on sexual performance anxiety in women undergoing infertility treatment wit... by Maryam Afzal Dehkordi, Tahmineh Farajkhoda, Mahdi Khanabadi, Farimah Shamsi

“…The secondary outcome variable spouse’s satisfaction was assessed (weeks 8 and 12, via visual analog scale). Data from 29 women were analyzed in each group. …”
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Tonic Eye-Opening Associated with the «Burst-Suppression» Pattern in Patients with Acute Anoxic Brain Injury (Case Series) by M. V. Sinkin, A. G. Broutian, E. G. Seliverstova, K. A. Salimov, E. A. Baranova, K. A. Popugaev

“…In one case, eyelid opening was followed by a clonic movement of the head to the right, the EEG bursts were prolonged and had spike-like morphology. Three patients received antiepileptic and sedative therapy. …”
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CA-ViT: Contour-Guided and Augmented Vision Transformers to Enhance Glaucoma Classification Using Fundus Images by Tewodros Gizaw Tohye, Zhiguang Qin, Mugahed A. Al-antari, Chiagoziem C. Ukwuoma, Zenebe Markos Lonseko, Yeong Hyeon Gu

“…Glaucoma, a predominant cause of visual impairment on a global scale, poses notable challenges in diagnosis owing to its initially asymptomatic presentation. …”
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Optical screening of citrus leaf diseases using label-free spectroscopic tools: A review by Saurav Bharadwaj, Akshita Midha, Shikha Sharma, Gurupkar Singh Sidhu, Rajesh Kumar

“…Timely intervention for better control over the spread of disease is essential to minimize crop loss, as no cure is available for citrus diseases like Huanglongbing. Modern optical spectroscopic techniques offer a promising alternative to traditional methods, as they are label-free, sensitive, rapid, and non-destructive. …”
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Predictors of pain reduction following manual therapy in patients with temporomandibular disorders: a protocol for a prospective observational study by Alison B Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Deborah Falla, Giacomo Asquini, Andrea Edoardo Bianchi, Giulia Borromeo, Matteo Locatelli

“…Introduction Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are principally characterised by pain in the craniomandibular area and probable limitations of jaw opening. Manual therapy, like other recommended conservative treatments included in clinical guidelines, is commonly used to treat patients with TMD to reduce pain and improve function. …”
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SmartExplorer1.0: A Novel Intelligent Framework for Path Planning in Robotics by Chiara Furio, Angelo Ugenti, Giulio Reina, Mario Massimo Foglia, Luciano Lamberti

“…It complies with varying vehicle specifications while considering factors like soil granularity, slope consistency, heat sources and electromagnetic fields, elements often overlooked by conventional approaches. …”
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Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury-Related Pain: A Pilot Study by Alexander Alamri, Meredith MacDonald, Alaa Al-Mohammad, Lucia Ricciardi, Michael G. Hart, Erlick A. Pereira

“…While SCS is well documented for conditions like failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), its effectiveness in managing pain related to spinal cord injuries (SCI) is less studied. …”
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How safe and effective is oral analgesia for hip fracture patients? – a prospective cohort study by Zehra Abdul Muhammad, Tashfeen Ahmad

“…Pain was recorded using the visual analogue scale, with the target score set at 3/10. …”
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Disruption-induced changes in syntrophic propionate and acetate oxidation: flocculation, cell proximity, and microbial activity by Nils Weng, Hossein Nadali Najafabadi, Maria Westerholm

“…Computational fluid dynamics modelling revealed that stirring generated higher shear rates (~ 20 s−1) and uniform cell distribution, while shaking led to lower shear rates and cell accumulation at the bottom of the culture bottle. Visual observations confirmed that stirring inhibited floc formation, while shaking promoted larger flocs compared to the static control condition, which formed smaller flocs and a sheet-like biofilm. …”
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