A Video-Based Cognitive Emotion Recognition Method Using an Active Learning Algorithm Based on Complexity and Uncertainty by Hongduo Wu, Dong Zhou, Ziyue Guo, Zicheng Song, Yu Li, Xingzheng Wei, Qidi Zhou

“…In this paper, a cognitive emotion recognition method based on video data is proposed, in which 49 emotion description points were initially defined, and the spatial–temporal features of cognitive emotions were extracted from the video data through a feature extraction method that combines geodesic distances and sample entropy. …”
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Making the connection: social networks and type 2 diabetes among Black/African American Men: mixed-methods study protocol by Tyler Prochnow, Tyler Prochnow, Tyler Prochnow, Matthew Lee Smith, Matthew Lee Smith, Matthew Lee Smith, Megan S. Patterson, Jeong-Hui Park, Ledric D. Sherman, Ledric D. Sherman

“…This mixed-methods study protocol investigates the role of social networks in Type 2 diabetes (T2D) self-management among Black/African American (B/AA) men, a population disproportionately affected by T2D. …”
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Soil Structure Analysis with Attention: A Deep-Learning-Based Method for 3D Pore Segmentation and Characterization by Italo Francyles Santos da Silva, Alan de Carvalho Araújo, João Dallyson Sousa de Almeida, Anselmo Cardoso de Paiva, Aristófanes Corrêa Silva, Deane Roehl

“…The method introduces a novel approach that combines attention at both channel and spatial levels, enhancing the segmentation and property estimation, providing valuable insights for a more detailed study of soil conditions. …”
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Research on an Intelligent Prediction Method for the Carbon Emissions of Prefabricated Buildings During the Construction Stage, Based on Modular Quantification by Yang Yang, Xiaodong Cai, Xinlong Ma, Gang Yao, Ting Lei, Hongbo Tan, Ying Wang

“…The results show that the model based on BPNN has the highest prediction accuracy when determining the carbon emissions of prefabricated building during the construction stage, and this method can provide a more accurate reference for subsequent quantitative research on carbon emissions from prefabricated buildings.…”
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A lightweight semantic segmentation method for concrete bridge surface diseases based on improved DeeplabV3+ by Zhiyuan Yu, Chunquan Dai, Xiaoming Zeng, Yunlong Lv, Haisheng Li

“…Therefore, this paper proposed a lightweight semantic segmentation method for concrete bridge surface diseases based on improved DeeplabV3+. …”
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Development of a method for assessing the depth of penetration of ethosomes with methylene blue into the skin during application and photodynamic exposure by A. G. Loginova, I. S. Nikitenko, G. V. Tikhonovsky, A. S. Skobeltsin, A. V. Voitova, V. B. Loschenov

“…Nowadays, the existing methods for assessing the penetration depth of PS are time consuming and require the use of animal skin or model samples. …”
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Method for Analyzing the Molecular and Carbon Isotope Composition of Volatile Hydrocarbons (C1–C9) in Natural Gas by Chunhui Cao, Zhongping Li, Liwu Li, Li Du

“…Finally, seven natural gas samples, collected from different sedimentary basins, were successfully analyzed and the stable carbon isotope compositions of C1–C9 hydrocarbons present in these were determined through this method. …”
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Emotion Recognition Method Using U-Net Neural Network With Multichannel EEG Features and Differential Entropy Characteristics by Haitao Huang, Ying Deng, Bowen Hao, Wenguang Liu, Xiaoyu Tu, Guojun Zeng

“…This paper presents an emotion recognition method tailored for small sample training data, effectively addressing the issue of emotion classification based on multichannel continuous electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. …”
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PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL GROUNDS LANDFORMS BASIS PLATE DENTURES WHEN APPLYING THE COMPLEX METHOD OF PREVENTION OF PROSTHETIC STOMATITIS by A.A. Zverkhanovskii, V.G. Zadorozhnyi

“… The Objective of the study is a development of the drug form reservoirs to hold the basis of vegetable oils for the prosthesis without impairing its strength characteristics. Materialand Methods: The research was conducted on the Bench PMMA samples. …”
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Study of Crystal Structure, Lattice Strain, and Elemental Content of Natural Iron Sand Nanoparticles Synthesized by the Coprecipitation Method by Tulus Na Duma, Syahrul Humaidi, Erna Frida, Mohd. Mustafa Awang Kechik, Muhammadin Hamid, Martha Rianna, Novita, Rahmadhani Banurea, Norazimah Mohd Yusof, Nur Jannah Azman

“…Lattice strain analysis through the Williamson-Hall method showed positive tensile strain values for all samples, indicating structural tension within the crystal lattice. …”
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A New Breast Cancer Discovery Strategy: A Combined Outlier Rejection Technique and an Ensemble Classification Method by Shereen H. Ali, Mohamed Shehata

“…CORT is divided into two primary phases: (i) the Quick Rejection Phase (QRP), which is a quick phase utilizing a statistical method, and (ii) the Accurate Rejection Phase (ARP), which is a precise phase using an optimization method. …”
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LC–MS/MS quantification of 20(S)-protopanaxadiol in complex biological matrices for bioanalytical method validation and pharmacokinetic analysis by Pengfei Li, Shanshan Liu, Hongyan Zhuang, Mengxi niu, Fei Pan, Nan Wang, Sha Sha, Qian Wang, Jing Wang

“…Finally, perform mass spectrometry quantification. Comprehensive method validation was conducted on rat plasma samples, and partial method validations were performed on three types of rat tissues (adipose tissue, smooth muscle, and skeletal muscle), bile, urine, fecal samples, and dog plasma samples. …”
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A Method for the Isolation of Thymoquinone from Black Caraway Seed Oil (<i>Nigella sativa</i> L.) by A. K. Whaley, Y. V. Burtseva, E. V. Kuldyrkaeva, A. S. Novosad, N. L. Babak, E. V. Zhokhova, A. O. Whaley, M. Yu. Goncharov, I. I. Terninko, G. P. Yakovlev

“…Extracts from black caraway seeds obtained by various sample preparation methods were analyzed with HPLC. …”
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Toward a deeper understanding of dengue: novel method for quantification and isolation of envelope protein epitope-specific antibodies by Sokchea Lay, Candice Bohaud, Sopheak Sorn, Sreymom Ken, Felix A. Rey, Kevin K. Ariën, Sowath Ly, Veasna Duong, Giovanna Barba-Spaeth, Heidi Auerswald, Tineke Cantaert

“…Our study addresses this gap by introducing a refined multiplex microsphere-based immunoassay (MIA) to quantify and isolate antibodies (Abs) targeting specific E-protein epitopes, such as E domain III (EDIII), the fusion loop (FL), and the sE-dimer specific Abs. This method provides detailed epitope-specific Ab profiling with high sensitivity and requires minimal sample volumes. …”
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A reliable, simple and cost-efficient UPLC-vwd method for simultaneously determining tocopherol and tocotrienol in peanut seeds by Zekai Tian, Yue Zhang, Chenshuo Sun, Liying Yan, Yanping Kang, Dongxin Huai, Yuning Chen, Xin Wang, Qianqian Wang, Huifang Jiang, Boshou Liao, Zhihui Wang, Yong Lei

“…Compared to traditional methods, this approach is simpler, more efficient, and highly accurate. …”
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Determination of 22 elements in pre-prepared meat using inductively coupled plasma-tandem mass spectrometry method by Fang Wang, Yan Wang, Chunmin Wu, Chunlin Zhang, Linan Liu, Meng Cao, Linlin Yang, Jianhui Huang, Zhuo Gao

“…Using this method, we evaluated the content of 22 elements in PM, including pork, beef, mutton, chicken and duck meat. …”
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Fostering Wellness in Medical Education: A Mixed Method Study of Stress, Isolation, and Coping among Undergraduate Students in India by Yogesh Murugan, Anjali Dave, Shubham Patel, Rohitkumar Ram

“…This study aimed to evaluate stress, social isolation, associated factors, and student experiences among Indian undergraduates. Methods: A mixed method study was conducted at a medical college in Gujarat during January–March 2023. …”
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Assessment of sponge sampling for real-time PCR detection of Cystoisospora suis from environmental and faecal samples from piglet-producing farms by Hendrik Loesing, Stefanie Bartelt, Vojislav Cvjetkovic, Christina Soeckler-Lionetti, Larissa Bechmann, Kerstin Kipschull, Thomas Blondel, James Mills, Nicolas Guerra, Daniel Sperling

“…Compared with the sponge-collected samples, the faecal samples presented slightly greater DNA masses, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.51, indicating a moderate positive relationship between the two sampling methods. …”
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Sampling nodes and hyperedges via random walks on large hypergraphs by Kazuki Nakajima, Masanao Kodakari, Masaki Aida

“…Abstract Hypergraphs provide a fundamental framework for representing complex systems involving interactions among three or more entities. As empirical hypergraphs grow in size, characterizing their structural properties becomes increasingly challenging due to computational complexity and, in some cases, restricted access to complete data, requiring efficient sampling methods. …”
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Combined characterization of pore structurein deep medium-rank coal using mercury intrusion and liquid nitrogen adsorption methods and its pore fractal characteristics by Qi LI, Yong WU, Lei QIAO

“…To study the pore structure and fractal characteristics of deep medium-rank coal, combined characterization using mercury intrusion and liquid nitrogen adsorption methods was conducted on coal samples from the main coal seams in typical deep mining areas, including Shenyang Hongyang Third Mine, Kailuan Linxi Mine, Huainan Xinji Second Mine, and Pingdingshan Pingmei Sixth Mine. …”
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