Selection of the Most Suitable Tree and Shrub Species for the Afforestation of Iranian Northern Zagros Forests Using AHP and TOPSIS Techniques (Case Study: Perdanan Piranshahr) by Farzad Yavari, Ahmad Alijanpour, Abbas Banj Shafiei, Hossein Azadi, Hadi Beygi Heiderlou

“…Finally, the introduced species (options) were prioritized independently for each habitat by the TOPSIS method utilizing the opinions of the respondents (university members and forestry specialists in the forest areas of Iran), the AHP approach, and the decision-making criteria (viz. power of adaptation, the cost of keeping seedlings and seeds in afforested regions, water and soil protection, drought and natural element resistance (e.g., wind, pests, fire, etc.), growth rate, and seedling or seed purchase price). Results: The findings of extracting damaged spots, clearings, and vacant spots of tree and shrub species using remote sensing data revealed the presence of 141 places covering a total area of 685 ha. …”
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Introducing the pictogram-based ocular motor and visual-perceptual symptom scale: a multinational, cross-cultural feasibility study by Ali A. Melliti, Raymond Van de Berg, Evangelos Anagnostou, Ondrej Cakrt, Christian Chabbert, Wolfgang Heide, Christoph Helmchen, Jaroslav Jerabek, Erna Kentala, Hassen Kerkeni, Nehzat Koohi, Christophe Lopez, Leonel Luis, Dara Meldrum, Dusan Pavlovic, Maritta Spiegelberg, Luc Vereeck, Eva Grill, Eva Grill, Eva Grill, Klaus Jahn, Maja Striteska, Maja Striteska, Sophie Vanbelle, Andreas Zwergal, Andreas Zwergal, Johannes Gerb, Johannes Gerb

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Application of Hyperspectral Imaging for Watermelon Seed Classification Using Deep Learning and Scoring Mechanism by Hengnian Qi, Mengbo He, Zihong Huang, Jianfang Yan, Chu Zhang

“…The Savitzky–Golay (SG) smoothing algorithm and standard normal variable (SNV) algorithm were combined to preprocess the extracted spectral data. The successive projections algorithm (SPA) was used to reduce the dimensionality of the spectral data. …”
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Measuring Goal Progress Using the Goal‐Based Outcome Measure in Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario—An Integrated Youth Services Network by Deb Chiodo, Aaron Turpin, Janis Wolfe, Karleigh Darnay, Jo Henderson

“…Youth and families informed the data measures and collection processes described within this article.…”
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Mission Book Game: Enhancing Fifth-Grade Students’ Learning Motivation on Thematic Learning by Dewa Ayu Candra Dwi Evayani, I Nyoman Jampel, I Wayan Widiana

“…This development research method is a qualitative and quantitative analysis method. The data collection used is a questionnaire method with data collection instruments in the form of a rating scale by giving an assessment instrument to 4 experts, namely, 2 material experts, 2 media experts, 2 practitioner responses, and 12 students. …”
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A Retrospective Longitudinal Study on Venous Thromboembolisms: The Impact of Active Monitoring on the Venous Thromboembolism Management Practices of Healthcare Providers to Improve... by Rateb Abd Alrazak Daowd, Ateeq Mohamad Algarni, Majed Abdulhadi Almograbi, Sara Majed Saab, Naif Mansour Alrashed, Maryam Mohammad Harthi, Amira Fatmah Paguyo Quilapio, Ibrahim Numan Alnajjar, Shahzad Ahmad Mumtaz, Raed Fahad Albusayyis, Dalya Ali Aljumaiah, Yazeed Alsalamah, Huda Ibrahim Almulhim

“…In this study, a longitudinal retrospective study design was utilized and data from 33,237 admitted patients were analyzed using a Statistical Process Control (SPC) chart to evaluate the relationship between VTE risk assessment, active monitoring, and patient outcomes. …”
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Deep neural networks based wrist print region segmentation and classification by Kerim Kürşat Çevik, H. Erdinç Kocer

“…As a results of the study, it was seen that the wrist regions were correctly detected in all first data set test images and the mean value of obtained similarity rates was 95.26%. …”
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C-terminal binding protein-2 triggers CYR61-induced metastatic dissemination of osteosarcoma in a non-hypoxic microenvironment by Laura Di Patria, Nadia Habel, Robert Olaso, Romain Fernandes, Catherine Brenner, Bojana Stefanovska, Olivia Fromigue

“…Methods Transcriptomic data issued from RNA-seq were subjected to pathways and gene set enrichment analyses. …”
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Climate Change and Vegetation Greening Jointly Promote the Increase in Evapotranspiration in the Jing River Basin by Luoyi Yao, Rong Wu, Zijun Wang, Tingyi Xue, Yangyang Liu, Ercha Hu, Zhongming Wen, Haijing Shi, Jiaqi Yang, Peidong Han, Yinghan Zhao, Jingyao Hu

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Thermogravimetric studies of a nasal preparation with an interleukin-1β (IL-1Ra) antagonist by B. S. Burlaka

“…Al2O3 was used as a reference substance. The heating rate was 10 °C per minute. The weight of the test samples ranged from 19.22 mg to 52.91 mg. …”
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Using Social Media to Recruit a Diverse Sample of Participants for a Mobile Health (mHealth) Intervention to Increase Physical Activity: Exploratory Study by Laura Pathak, Rosa Hernandez-Ramos, Karina Rosales, Jose Miramontes-Gomez, Faviola Garcia, Vivian Yip, Suchitra Sudarshan, Anupama Gunshekar Cemballi, Courtney Lyles, Adrian Aguilera

“…This approach allowed for a quicker recruitment process without the physical constraints associated with traditional in-person methods. …”
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Contributions of District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2) to maternal and child health service performance in Ethiopia: an interrupted time series mixed-methods study by Taddese Alemu Zerfu, Moges Asressie, Amare Abera Tareke, Zenebu Begna, Tigist Habtamu, Netsanet Werkneh, Tariku Nigatu, Meskerem Jisso, Addisalem Genta

“…Conclusions The study highlights DHIS2’s significant contribution to improving MCH services in Ethiopia, with increased institutional delivery rates and ANC coverage reflecting enhanced data-driven decision-making. …”
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Identifying Psychological and Sociological Factors Affecting Job Aspirations in Lower Secondary Students by Farid Ahmadi, Soheila Ahmadi

“…The data were analyzed using SPSS, utilizing descriptive statistics, correlation coefficients, and hierarchical regression techniques.   …”
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Simulating water and salt changes in the root zone of salt–alkali fragrant pear and the selection of the optimal surface drip irrigation mode by Yanjie Li, Yanjie Li, Ping Gong, Ping Gong, Xinlin He, Xinlin He, Hongguang Liu, Hongguang Liu, Zhijie Li, Zhijie Li, Ling Li, Ling Li, Chunxia Wang, Chunxia Wang, Qiang Xu, Qiang Xu, Quan Chen, Jie Wei, Ping Lin, Xuyong Yu

“…In this study, a two-year field experiment based on three irrigation levels (3000, 3750, and 4500 m3·ha−1) and four emitter discharge rates (1, 2, 3, and 4 L·h−1) was conducted in Xinjiang, China. …”
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Mediating role of earnings management upon nexus among bank financial leverage and economic financial stability by Bisan Khalil Almasri, David Sunoco, Mohammad Al-said

“…Design/methodology/approach – In order for the researchers to analyze data, quantitative methods are processed statistically. …”
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Improved Splitting-Integrating Methods for Image Geometric Transformations: Error Analysis and Applications by Hung-Tsai Huang, Zi-Cai Li, Yimin Wei, Ching Yee Suen

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Community Engagement in Crime Reduction Strategies: A Tale of Three Cities by Linda Nubani, Harmony Fierke-Gmazel, Holly Madill, Alaina De Biasi

“…This innovative approach enabled action-oriented recommendations for neighborhood improvements that were grounded in the needs, issues, and concerns of each city. Our data collection approach was an iterative process, whereby data collected at one phase informed data collected in subsequent phases. …”
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Application of a deep learning algorithm for the diagnosis of HCC by Philip Leung Ho Yu, Keith Wan-Hang Chiu, Jianliang Lu, Gilbert C.S. Lui, Jian Zhou, Ho-Ming Cheng, Xianhua Mao, Juan Wu, Xin-Ping Shen, King Ming Kwok, Wai Kuen Kan, Y.C. Ho, Hung Tat Chan, Peng Xiao, Lung-Yi Mak, Vivien W.M. Tsui, Cynthia Hui, Pui Mei Lam, Zijie Deng, Jiaqi Guo, Li Ni, Jinhua Huang, Sarah Yu, Chengzhi Peng, Wai Keung Li, Man-Fung Yuen, Wai-Kay Seto

“…Background & Aims: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is characterized by a high mortality rate. The Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) results in a considerable number of indeterminate observations, rendering an accurate diagnosis difficult. …”
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Case report: Clinical characteristics and Genetical analysis of HSD11B2 in three Chinese children with apparent mineralocorticoid excess: a case series by Yuan Ding, Yuan Ding, Ming Cheng, Ming Cheng, Bingyan Cao, Bingyan Cao, Min Liu, Min Liu, Xuyun Hu, Xuyun Hu, Di Wu, Di Wu, Di Wu

“…The glomerular filtration rate was normal in all cases. One patient experienced complications related to hypertension. …”
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The Effectiveness of Using the Reggio Emilia Approach on the Experimental Science Lesson for Third-Grade Elementary Students by Batool Sabzeh, Farangis Ghalavand, Seyedamir Ghasemtabar

“…The experimental group was inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and the control group was trained with the usual method for 15 sessions. Data collection was done using a researcher-made test of the science lesson and functional checklist. …”
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