GES: A New Building Damage Data Augmentation and Detection Method Based on Extremely Imbalanced Data and Unique Spatial Distribution of Satellite Images by Xiaopeng Sha, Zhoupeng Guo, Xinqi Sang, Shuyu Wang, Yuliang Zhao

“…To address the issues of extreme class distribution imbalance and spatial distribution uniqueness, this article proposes a new data augmentation method called the geospatial enhancement sampling (GES) algorithm. …”
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Rare Earth Element Contents and Occurrence Forms in Weathering Crust Ion Adsorption Rare Earth Ore by Xilian XIAO, Min GUO, Xin SHAO, Juanjuan TAN, Lei WANG, Xiaofei QIU

“…ICP-MS was used as the detection method to explore the distribution of the total amount and various REE forms in the samples. …”
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The Comparative Analysis of Phenolic Compounds Accumulation in Leaves of Various Kinds of Kalanchoe by N. N. SAZHINA, P. V. LAPSHIN, N. V. ZAGOSKINA, V. М. МISIN

“…Probably, they will appear more perspective for their use in pharmacy and medicine.…”
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The Comparative Analysis of Phenolic Compounds Accumulation in Leaves of Various Kinds of Kalanchoe by N. N. SAZHINA, P. V. LAPSHIN, N. V. ZAGOSKINA, V. М. МISIN

“…Probably, they will appear more perspective for their use in pharmacy and medicine.…”
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Improving an endangered marine species distribution using reliable and localized environmental DNA detections combined with trawl captures by Marion Chevrinais, Audrey Bourret, Geneviève Côté, Geneviève Faille, Nellie Gagné, Geneviève J. Parent

“…Single-species detections were generally more sensitive than multi-species detections. Our results showed that a rare marine species distribution improves combining traditional methods and eDNA detections in oceanographic surveys. …”
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The Comparative Analysis of Phenolic Compounds Accumulation in Leaves of Various Kinds of Kalanchoe by N. N. SAZHINA, P. V. LAPSHIN, N. V. ZAGOSKINA, V. М. МISIN

“…Probably, they will appear more perspective for their use in pharmacy and medicine.…”
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Healthcare leadership practice and associated factors among primary healthcare managers in East Gojam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a mixed method study by Endalew Minwuye Andargie, Wubshet D. Negash, Abebe Kassa Geto, Asmamaw Atnafu

“…Therefore, the findings of this study will contribute to improved healthcare leadership practices among primary healthcare managers. Method Facility-based cross-sectional study supplemented with qualitative inquiry was conducted in the East Gojam zone among 532 primary healthcare managers selected by a two-stage stratified random sampling technique. …”
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A micro-computed tomographic study using a novel test model to assess the filling ability and volumetric changes of bioceramic root repair materials by Fernanda Ferrari Esteves Torres, Jader Camilo Pinto, Gabriella Oliveira Figueira, Juliane Maria Guerreiro-Tanomaru, Mario Tanomaru-Filho

“…Another scan was performed after immersing the samples in distilled water for 7 days to assess the volumetric changes of the cements. …”
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Breaking bad news: a cross-sectional study assessing SPIKES protocol adherence and other methods employed among medical doctors in Nigeria by Tope Michael Ipinnimo, Olumide Temitope Asake, Oluwafemi Oreoluwa Olowoselu, Taofeek Adedayo Sanni, Abolaji Paul Adekeye, Rasheed Adeyemi Adepoju, Gbenga Damilola Akinlua, Paul Oladapo Ajayi, Oluwole Michael Adeojo, Christiana Aderonke Afolayan, Tolulope Ayodeji Bamidele, Olaoye Michael Faleke, Shina Emmanuel Akomolafe, Olabode Nelson Akingunloye, Akinleye Lawrence Alo, Moses Blessing Dada, Opeyemi Oladipupo Abioye, Olubunmi Tolu Omotunde, Olagoke Olaseinde Erinomo, John Olujide Ojo

“…This study aims to assess adherence to SPIKES protocol and its associated factors, in addition to exploring alternative techniques used to BBN among medical doctors in Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ekiti State, Nigeria among 245 medical doctors selected through a systematic sampling technique in May, 2024. …”
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Improving accuracy and precision of heritability estimation in twin studies through hierarchical modeling: reassessing the measurement error assumption by Gang Chen, Dustin Moraczewski, Paul A. Taylor

“…Moreover, we showcase the following analytical insights for data containing non-negligible measurement errors: i) The conventional SEM may underestimate heritability. ii) A hierarchical model provides a more accurate assessment of heritability. iii) Large samples, exceeding 100 observations or thousands of twins, may be necessary to reduce imprecision.Discussion: Our study highlights the impact of measurement error on heritability estimation and introduces a hierarchical model as a more accurate alternative. …”
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Analysis of fatty acid compositions and concentrations in the kernel of seven main macadamia cultivars in Yunnan by DUAN Minxian, ZHANG Birong, YANG Fan, LI Xuejia, SHI Wenbin, YAN Suyun, TANG Shaoping, ZHAO Jun, ZHOU Xianyan

“…Sample collection was carried out by using diagonal method, and 10 plants with the same vigor and without pests and diseases were randomly selected at the maturity stage. …”
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Bioanalytical method development, in-vivo pharmacokinetic evaluation, ex-vivo platelet aggregation inhibition activity of a novel solid dispersion formulation of ticagrelor by Abhishek Srivastava, Abhishek Srivastava, Simrata Bedi, Abhishesh Kumar Mehata, Datta Maroti Pawde, Ketan Vinayakrao Hatware, Mohammad Ahmad Khan, M. S. Muthu, Uma Bhandari

“…The present investigation aimed to develop validated bioanalytical method for the analysis of plasma samples for improving the oral bioavailability of Ticagrelor. …”
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Assessing healthcare status and challenges in border regions: insights from Tak and Mae Hong Son provinces, Thailand – a mixed-method approach by Seo Ah Hong, Mathuros Tipayamongkholgul, Chit Su Tinn, Bang-on Thepthien

“…Diseases like malaria and TB are more prevalent in these areas, straining local health systems. …”
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Ageing well in the urban environment: meeting the health and social needs of older Adults - study protocol for a prospective, longitudinal mixed-methods study by Marie Bolster, Abhijit Visaria, David Matchar, Denis Gerstorf, Tillman Schmitz, Benjamin Labohm, Raphael Kohl, Dagmar Haase, Paul Gellert, Angelique Chan, Wolfram J. Herrmann

“…By opting for home visits, participants with limited mobility are more likely to participate. Minor adaptations of the instruments and methods were implemented to best suit local context, administrative regulations, and feasibility at the study site. …”
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The effectiveness of providing training and ongoing support to foster cultural humility in volunteers serving as mentors to youth of color: a mixed-methods study protocol by Bernadette Sánchez, Amy J. Anderson, Carla Herrera, David L. DuBois, Kay Thursby Bourke, Jean K. Sack, So Jung Lee, Karen Burchwell, Lidia Y. Monjaras-Gaytan, Yesenia Garcia-Murillo

“…Trial registration www.clinicaltrials.gov —Clinical Trial #NCT05391711; original 05.21.2022; Amendment 07.01.2022: study status was updated and more details were provided on outcome measures; Amendment 11/13/2022: sample size was modified, a few mentor outcome measures were added in the 12-months survey, the timing of a mentor measure was updated.…”
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Optimizing Rotary Cement Kiln modelling: A comparative analysis of metaheuristics in a real-world application by Miguel Ángel Castán-Lascorz, Antonio Alcaide-Moreno, Jorge Arroyo

“…Another notable difficulty lies in selecting among the plethora of metaheuristic methods, which may exhibit significant variations in search efficiency. …”
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Pedagogical grammar as a frame concept for research in the field of foreign language teaching methods. Part 16. Problems of organising pedagogical grammar in teaching by L. Chernovaty

“…On the other hand, the author argues that there are disadvantages of such teaching due to incomplete orientation of students as to the structure and conditions of the corresponding action. The author considers more explicit types of pedagogical information as a means of overcoming this shortcoming and explains the differences between traditional and step-by-step methods of their application. …”
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Method Validation and Measurement Uncertainty Estimation for Determination of Multiclass Pesticide Residues in Tomato by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) by Suraj Shrestha, Bandana Lamichhane, Nibedita Chaudhary

“…Subsequently, the validated method was applied to analyze 52 locally collected tomato samples. …”
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Characterization of Oxygen Diffusion and Catalytic Behavior of Composite Materials in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using the Non-destructive Adler-Lane-Steele Method by Azreen Junaida Abd Aziz, Nurul Akidah Baharuddin, Bee Huah Lim

“…Understanding the fundamental properties of oxygen self-diffusion in solid-state ionic systems is critical for developing nextgeneration electrolyte and electrode material compositions and microstructures that enable SOFCs to operate at lower temperatures more effectively, durably, and affordably. To date, the most common method for evaluating electrocatalytic performance is electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), which causes sample damage due to its set-up procedure. …”
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Accuracy of Age Estimation using Cameriere’s European Formula and London Atlas Method among the Children of Dakshina Kannada Population – A Comparative Study by Laxmikanth Chatra, Aiswarya Shibu, Rachana V. Prabhu, Prashanth Shenoy, K M Veena, Prathima Shetty

“…Objectives: This study aimed to compare these two age estimation methods to determine which provides more precise age estimates for the Dakshina Kannada population. …”
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