Enhanced Conformer-Based Speech Recognition via Model Fusion and Adaptive Decoding with Dynamic Rescoring by Junhao Geng, Dongyao Jia, Zihao He, Nengkai Wu, Ziqi Li

“…Finally, we validate our model on the Librispeech dataset, a large-scale English speech corpus containing approximately 1000 h of audio data. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method achieves word error rates (WERs) of 3.92% and 4.07% on the development and test sets, respectively, significantly improving over single-model and traditional decoding methods. …”
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A novel approach to ultrasound-guided L3-4 thoracolumbar fascia injection for chronic pain after spine surgery: a prospective pilot study by Yingying Lv, Junzhen Wu, Yongming Xu, Shaofeng Pu, Chen Li, Dongping Du

“…All data were processed by SPSS software version 23.0 (IBM Corp., New York). …”
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Development of the Breastfed Infant Oral Microbiome over the First Two Years of Life in the BLOSOM Cohort by Roaa A. Arishi, Ali S. Cheema, Ching T. Lai, Matthew S. Payne, Donna T. Geddes, Lisa F. Stinson

“…Acquisition and development of the oral microbiome are dynamic processes that occur during early life. However, data regarding longitudinal assembly and determinants of the infant oral microbiome are sparse. …”
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Population increases of mountain forest birds are linked to forest regeneration after reduction of sulphur dioxide concentration in ambient air by Jiří Reif, Anna Gamero, Karolina Mikslová, Iva Hůnová

“…Since we did not prove a direct effect of SO _2 on bird annual population growth rates, we suggest that SO _2 influences bird populations indirectly via ecosystem processes.…”
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“If I could read your mind…”: parental mentalizing in mothers with borderline personality disorder by Jana Zitzmann, Anna Georg, Charlotte Rosenbach, Babette Renneberg

“…Verbal transcripts of the FMSS were rated using an adapted manual for coding mind-mindedness with the FMSS that incorporates the assessment of additional characteristics of mind-related speech. …”
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Deciphering Host–Pathogen Interactions: Role of <i>Cryptosporidium</i> in Tumorigenesis by Shakeel Hussain, Qurrat ul Ain, Muhammad Aamir, Khalid M. Alsyaad, Ahmed Ezzat Ahmed, Jude G. Zakai, Haytham Ahmed Zakai, Yongzhong Hou

“…Moreover, <i>Cryptosporidium</i> virulence factors such as ROP1, sPLA2, and microRNAs disrupt host cellular stability and significantly alter host cellular gene expression, which also exacerbates inflammation and tissue damage. Epidemiological data have indicated higher rates of <i>Cryptosporidium</i> infection in cancer patients, especially patients with gastrointestinal cancers. …”
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Advances in sustainable additive manufacturing: a systematic review for construction industry to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by Oluwole Joseph Oladunni, Oluwole Joseph Oladunni, Carman K. M. Lee, Idowu David Ibrahim, Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju

“…The systematic review essentially concentrates on metrics such as design process efficiency, cost-effectiveness, production rates, and material sustainability. …”
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The impact of export shocks on child health: evidence from China by Yu-Ting Zhang, Yu-Ting Zhang, Oksana Vladimirovna Mashevskaya, Xiu-Zhi Wang

“…China provides an ideal case for examining these issues.MethodsUsing data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) and UN Comtrade Database, this study constructs a four-period unbalanced panel and empirically investigates the impact of export expansion on children’s health in China during the country’s trade liberalization process. …”
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The Effect of ND: YAG Laser on Microorganisms Causing Dental Caries; In Vitro Study by Ghada Abdul Salam Ibrahim, Intisar Abdel_Jabbar Al Sarraf, Bushra Hamza Sadik, Safa Thaer Noori, Afnan Akram Mohammed

“… Purpose: Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli are common microorganisms involved in the caries process, while Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans are linked to higher rates of tooth decay and severe oropharyngeal conditions. …”
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Association between the red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio and risk of colorectal and gastric cancers: a cross-sectional study using NHANES 2005–2018 by Jie Luo, Peng Zhu, Shiji Zhou

“…Methods This study explored the relationship between RAR and the risk of DTT using data from 32,953 participants in the 2005–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
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Commercial serological tests for the diagnosis of active pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. by Karen R Steingart, Laura L Flores, Nandini Dendukuri, Ian Schiller, Suman Laal, Andrew Ramsay, Philip C Hopewell, Madhukar Pai

“…Quality of evidence remains very low. These data informed a recently published World Health Organization policy statement against serological tests. …”
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Population-level scale-up of cervical cancer prevention services in a low-resource setting: development, implementation, and evaluation of the cervical cancer prevention program in... by Groesbeck P Parham, Mulindi H Mwanahamuntu, Sharon Kapambwe, Richard Muwonge, Allen C Bateman, Meridith Blevins, Carla J Chibwesha, Krista S Pfaendler, Victor Mudenda, Aaron L Shibemba, Samson Chisele, Gracilia Mkumba, Bellington Vwalika, Michael L Hicks, Sten H Vermund, Benjamin H Chi, Jeffrey S A Stringer, Rengaswamy Sankaranarayanan, Vikrant V Sahasrabuddhe

“…Out of 101,867 with evaluable data, 20,419 (20%) were VIA positive, of whom 11,508 (56.4%) were treated with cryotherapy, and 8,911 (43.6%) were referred for histopathologic evaluation. …”
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Leishmaniasis in Greece: Prospects of transitioning to a One Health surveillance system by Emmanouil Alexandros Fotakis, Dimitris Papamichail, Sofia Boutsini, Eleni Patsoula, Takis Panagiotopoulos

“…Through a separate review process, we describe the current leishmaniasis surveillance system pertaining to humans, animals, vectors and the environment. …”
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Effects of in ovo injection of naringin into fertile broiler chicken eggs on hatchability and hatchling weight and length by G Peşmen

“…The hatchability rates of the eggs in the control, negative control, and naringin treatment groups were 83.3%, 80%, and 88.3%, respectively, indicating that 15 mg naringin provided a 6% increase in hatchability. …”
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Main aspects of personalized approach to the treatment of patients with chemotherapy resistant metastatic colorectal cancer by O. Yu. Stukalova, R. V. Ishchenko, A. A. Polikarpov, A. I. Farmonkulova

“…The study includes clinical data on the treatment of 76 patients with metachronous metastases of colorectal cancer in the liver that are not controlled by systemic chemotherapy. …”
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Structural validity and test-retest reliability of the Patient Reported Inventory of Self-Management of Chronic Conditions (PRISM-CC) in a Swedish population of seventy-year-olds w... by Ingrid Olsson, George Kephart, Tanya Packer, Sabine Björk, Ulf Isaksson, Yu-Ting Chen, Anna Nordström, Åsa Audulv

“…Methods Translation of PRISM-CC items into Swedish followed the Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Consortium process. Survey data (n = 516 Swedish seventy-year-olds with ≥1 long-term health condition) was used to assess structural validity of the 36-item PRISM-CC using multidimensional item response theory (IRT) models. …”
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The effect of physical activity on resilience of Chinese children: the chain mediating effect of executive function and emotional regulation by Yifan Xu, Kai Qi, Shuqiao Meng, Xiaoxiao Dong, Shimeng Wang, Dandan Chen, Aiguo Chen

“…SPSS 29.0 and AMOS 29.0 were used for data analysis and structural equation model testing. …”
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Efficiency of four types of biochar to improve soil properties and decrease soil detachment in vulnerable hillslopes to rill erosion by Fateme Sedaghatkish, Safoora Asadi Kapourchal, Misagh Parhizkar

“…However, few studies have explored the impacts of different types of biochar on soil detachment rates in the hillslope rill erosion process due to overland flow in deforested areas. …”
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Information access and COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among foreign-born persons in Sweden – a focus group interview-study by Mia Söderberg, Juhaina Swaid, Kristina Aurelius, Annika Rosengren, Kristina Jakobsson, Maria Magnusson

“…Abstract Background In most countries, lower rates of COVID-19 vaccination have been observed in foreign-born individuals, yet little is known about the underlying reasons, especially as reported by these individuals themselves. …”
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Comparative analysis of tissue damage and inflammatory response for transoral laser microsurgery versus open surgery in the management of early-stage laryngeal cancer by Jingchun Ge, Jiawei Gui, Hui Xiao

“…Additionally, the rates of general anesthesia, as well as complications such as hemorrhage and infection, were lower in the TLM group. …”
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