Exploring inequality through the lens of adolescents: a photovoice study in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau by Geir Gunnlaugsson, Jónína Einarsdóttir, Zeca Jandi, Fatou N′dure Baboudóttir, William Gomes Ferreira

“…The study aimed to engage adolescents in a low-income sub-Saharan setting to explore their daily experiences and analyse their perceptions of inequality within their local environment.Methods A photovoice project was conducted from January to March 2024 with six adolescents aged 16–19 years in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau. …”
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Rituximab in the Management of a Child with Pemphigus Vulgaris: Case Study by Nikolay N. Murashkin, Leonid A. Opryatin, Anastasiya A. Vasilenko, Eduard T. Ambarchian, Roman V. Epishev, Alexander I. Materikin, Roman A. Ivanov

“…Combined therapy with systemic glucocorticosteroids and rituximab can be considered as first-line therapy in pediatric patients with pemphigus vulgaris due to relatively low risk of recurrence after rather rapid and complete drugs’ discontinuation.…”
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A Lightweight Transformer Model for Defect Detection in Electroluminescence Images of Photovoltaic Cells by Yang Yang, Jing Zhang, Xin Shu, Lei Pan, Ming Zhang

“…To improve the real-time performance of the DEtection TRansformer (DETR) model on these edge devices, a novel Lightweight Decoder-only DETR (LD-DETR) is proposed for defect detection of PV modules, which achieves high performance and low computational cost with an easy architecture. …”
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Haar wavelet Arctic Puffin optimization method (HWAPOM): Application to logistic models with fractal-fractional Caputo-Fabrizio operator by Najeeb Alam Khan, Sahar Altaf, Nadeem Alam Khan, Muhammad Ayaz

“…The study results were further reinforced through statistical performance metrics and their visual representations, confirming the reliability of the method, low computational cost, and its potential for broad application in numerical computations.…”
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Multiscale Convolutional Transformer for EEG Classification of Mental Imagery in Different Modalities by Hyung-Ju Ahn, Dae-Hyeok Lee, Ji-Hoon Jeong, Seong-Whan Lee

“…Hence, we believe that it will contribute significantly to overcoming the limited number of classes and low classification performances in the BCI system.…”
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Intelligent Combustion Control in Waste-to-Energy Facilities: Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Emissions Using AI and IoT by Dongmin Shin, Jaeho Lee, Jihoon Son, Yongkeun Yun, Yoonchan Song, Jaeman Song

“…Perception: collecting and visualizing digital data on the operating status of WtE facilities; Decision: using AI to propose optimal operation methods; Control: automatically controlling the WtE facility according to the AI-suggested optimization methods. …”
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Fitness exercise evaluation system based on improved DTW algorithm by Tinghang Guo, Qianhan Yin, Xinlin Liu, Yue Sun, Zhuanping Qin, Yu Han, Guangda Lu

“…It can also help users optimize their movements through visual feedback, thus significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of fitness movement recognition and evaluation.…”
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Usability of the evidence-based Japanese integrative medicine (eJIM) information site: analysis with focus group discussion and internet survey on the general population by Yoshiharu Motoo, Keiko Yukawa, Kazuho Hisamura, Ichiro Arai

“…Conclusion: The usability of eJIM website was low, because the currently available information did not meet the needs of the general population. …”
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Maize landraces as useful donors of genetic diversity for resilience to drought by Santiago R, R.A. Malvar, P. Revilla, A. Butrón

“…However, continuous breeding gains are constrained by the low genetic diversity of maize varieties used in the past and current breeding programs. …”
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A practical guide to UAV-based weed identification in soybean: Comparing RGB and multispectral sensor performance by Kelvin Betitame, Cannayen Igathinathane, Kirk Howatt, Joseph Mettler, Cengiz Koparan, Xin Sun

“…Although the overall cost of scouting crop fields with UAVs may be low and practical, it varies depending on the sensors used; and the existing studies have mainly focused on weed detection methods but not compared the sensors' performance. …”
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Global, Regional, and National Epidemiology of Vision Impairment due to Diabetic Retinopathy Among Working‐Age Population, 1990–2021 by Yang Meng, Yuan Liu, Runping Duan, Baoyi Liu, Zhuangling Lin, Yuan Ma, Lan Jiang, Zijian Qin, Tao Li

“…Vision impairment was defined as low vision (Snellen visual acuity of < 6/18 to ≥ 3/60) and blindness (Snellen visual acuity of < 3/60 or central visual field < 10°). …”
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Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation in the Correction of Moderate-To-High Corneal Astigmatism in Cataract Patients: Clinical Efficacy and Safety by Xiaodi Qiu, Yumeng Shi, Xiaoyan Han, Zhixiang Hua, Yi Lu, Jin Yang

“…Toric IOL implantation provided optimal vision outcomes and low spectacle dependence during a one-year follow-up period. …”
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SiLaC® with EPSiT®: early outcomes of laser-endoscopic therapy for pilonidal sinus by Mustapha Ouali

“…Data on operative time, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain score, healing time to complete epithelialization, recurrence, and time to return to work were collected. …”
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Treatment of L5–S1 Spondyloptosis via Posterior‐Only L5 Partial Spondylectomy and Reduction of L4 Onto S1: Surgical Technique and Case Series by Xinhu Guo, Weishi Li

“…Preoperative assessments showed a mean Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score for low back or lower limb pain of 5.3 (range 5–6), an Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) of 57.3% (40%–74%), and a Japanese Orthopedic Association‐29 (JOA‐29) score of 15.7 (13–19). …”
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AI-Powered Synthesis of Structured Multimodal Breast Ultrasound Reports Integrating Radiologist Annotations and Deep Learning Analysis by Khadija Azhar, Byoung-Dai Lee, Shi Sub Byon, Kyu Ran Cho, Sung Eun Song

“…Key modules in our method include image classification using visual features (ICVF), type classification via deep learning (TCDL), and automatic report structuring and compilation (ARSC). …”
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Acupuncture for Chronic Pain-Related Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jianyu You, Haiyan Li, Dingyi Xie, Rixin Chen, Mingren Chen

“…Nevertheless, the conclusions were limited due to the low quality and a small number of included studies.…”
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AgriDeep-net: An advanced deep feature fusion-based technique for enhanced fine-grain image analytics in precision agriculture by Rakesh Chandra Joshi, Radim Burget, Malay Kishore Dutta

“…This precision-driven methodology distinguishes AgriDeep-Net, offering a strategic approach to extract salient and discriminative features from diverse deep-learning models involving highly similar agricultural images marked by low inter-class visual discrimination. Each model is characterized by unique architectural configurations, enabling strategic feature fusion that empowers AgriDeep-Net to capture nuanced semantic information within multi-class agricultural images. …”
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In situ growth of luminescent d-f MOF nanostructures on bacterial cellulose as an accessible kit for early jaundice diagnosis by Arash Farahmand Kateshali, Faezeh Moghzi, Janet Soleimannejad, Jan Janczak

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LED wavelength, lighting intensity, feather coverage, and novelty inclusion in turkey hens by Brooke Bartz, Jesse Grimes

“…Novelty interactions for visual or nutritional items were recorded at 7th wk old. …”
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Individualized Technique Feedback for Instant Technique Improvements and Knee Abduction Moment Reductions – A New Approach for ‘Sidestepping’ ACL Injuries? by Kevin Bill, Patrick Mai, Lasse Mausehund, Sigurd Solbakken, Tron Krosshaug, Uwe G. Kersting

“…More research is needed to assess the retention of these adaptations and move towards on-field technique assessments using low-cost equipment. # Level of Evidence: Level 3…”
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