A robust and accurate feature matching method for multi-modal geographic images spatial registration by Kai Ren, Weiwei Sun, Xiangchao Meng, Gang Yang, Jiangtao Peng, Binjie Chen, Jiancheng Li

“…To address this problem, we propose a Robust and Accurate Feature Matching Method for Multi-modal Geographic Images Spatial Registration (RAMMR) to fully extract common key points between images, weaken the radiation difference between data, and finally accurately match more inliers to realize multi-modal image registration. …”
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The development and validation of an UV-Vis spectrophotometric method for the determination of ciprofloxacin in raw material and dosage forms by Timothé Mavanga Mabaya, Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Mannix Mayangi Makola, Adelard Mbenza Puati, Didi Mana Kialengila, Jean Mavar Tayey Mbay, Jeremie Mbinze

“…With the growing problem of counterfeit drugs, it is important to protect the population from substandard medicines and equip professionals with effective analysis tools. Analytical methods such as UV-Vis spectrometry offer advantages over techniques like HPLC, which require more expensive equipment and solvents, especially in developing countries. …”
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Assessment Methods for Building Energy Retrofits with Emphasis on Financial Evaluation: A Systematic Literature Review by Maria D. Papangelopoulou, Konstantinos Alexakis, Dimitris Askounis

“…This review addresses that gap by systematically analyzing how various assessment methods are applied to building retrofits, particularly from a financial and environmental perspective. …”
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Introducing a novel sham acupuncture method for double-blind trials: A validation study by Sung Min Lim, Eunji Go, Jungsup Lee, Go Eun Lee, Chihyoung Son

“…Sham acupuncture tools, designed to mimic real acupuncture without skin penetration, aim to address this challenge, but their efficacy and blinding success are debated. Methods: In this study, we conducted a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group clinical trial to validate a newly developed sham acupuncture method for future double-blind trials. …”
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Unmet health-related needs in patients with Crohn’s disease in Belgium: a mixed-methods study by Claudia Schönborn, Muriel Levy, Mats De Jaeger, Renaud Van Goethem, Ugo Leonard, Rani Claerman, Robby De Pauw, Laurence Kohn, Irina Cleemput, Charline Maertens de Noordhout

“…Psychological support was generally deemed insufficient, and around 40% of survey participants would have liked to be more involved in treatment decision-making. Only 50% of respondents who had interrupted work for at least a month returned to previous work levels, and 65% of the whole sample experienced financial impacts due to the disease. …”
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Therapeutic drug monitoring of digoxin in cardiac heart failure outpatients: comparisons of two analytical methods by Isabel Cristina Medeiros Barros, Elis Marra da Madeira Freitas, Salvador Rassi, Wilsione José Carneiro, Caroline Rego Rodrigues, Tereza Cristina de Deus Honório, Leonardo de Souza Teixeira, Vania Rodríguez, Luiz Carlos da Cunha

“…The explanation may be because immunoassay method measures digoxin plus other metabolites and endogenous substances, while the LC-MS/MS method measures only the digoxin molecule. …”
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An MSRE-Assisted Glycerol-Enhanced RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a Method for Methylation Detection by Zhiquan Lu, Zilu Ye, Ping Li, Yike Jiang, Sanyang Han, Lan Ma

“…Conventional methylation detection methods relying on bisulfite conversion have limitations such as time-consuming, complex processes and sample degradation; thus, a more rapid and efficient method is needed. …”
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Validation of an HPLC-MS/MS method for the quantification of pesticide residues in Rice and assessment of the washing effect by Filipa Carreiró, Sílvia Cruz Barros, Carla Brites, Ana Rita Mateus, Fernando Ramos, Duarte Torres, Ana Sanches Silva

“…A method was validated to determine 121 pesticide residues (carbamates, organophosphates, organochlorines, and pyrethroids) in rice samples, following the guidance document SANTE/11312/2021v2. …”
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Usability Testing of a Bystander Bullying Intervention for Rural Middle Schools: Mixed Methods Study by Aida Midgett, Diana M Doumas, Claudia Peralta, Matt Peck, Blaine Reilly, Mary K Buller

“…We were also interested in qualitative feedback about usability, program features, and feasibility. MethodsA sample of 21 participants (n=10, 48% school personnel; n=11, 52% students) recruited from 2 rural middle schools in 2 states completed usability testing and a qualitative interview. …”
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Effects of Different Cooking Methods on Nutritional Properties and Non-volatile Flavor Substances of Lyophyllum decastes by Xiaolong LI, Yan YANG, Wen LI, Yanfang LIU, Di WU, Huanling YANG, Wanchao CHEN, Jingjun LI

“…The processing effects of steaming and air frying without oil fall between boiling and oven baking, with steaming retained more nutrients in L. decastes and produced a flavor profile similar to that of oven-baked samples. …”
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Evaluating genetic variability and biometric indicators in bread wheat varieties: Implications for modern selection methods by Dilmurodov Sherzod, Meyliyev Akmal, Juraev Diyor, Boysunov Nurzod, Khazratkulova Shakhnoza, Shodiyev Fayzulla, Uzakov Gulomjon, Abdimajidov Jaloliddin

“…It was observed that the sample was 1.3 mg in the Gozgon variety and 1.4 mg in the Antonina variety. …”
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Genome re-sequencing and PCR amplification based simple and rapid sexing method for Procambarus clarkii by Yu Li, Honghao Jin, Yuan Gao, Fan Liu, Feng Qin, Dan Yang, Hui Luo, Ronghua Wu, Zhengshi Zhang, Shuqing Zheng, Hua Ye

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Substantiation оf Methods to Remove Water Inflows in Wells Draining Gas Condestate Deposits by E. V. Vaganov, S. K. Sokhoshko, I. I. Krasnov

“…It is also recommended to re-perforate and then re-inject the water-proofing composition with additional cement in wells with clay interlayers of a small thickness of more than one meter with alternating productive interlayers of small thickness.…”
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Lessons Learned About the Education Needs of Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Mixed-Method Study by Michelle L. Gabriel, Lucy Chen, Sharon Lee, Jenny Accettura, Emily E. Campbell, Melanie Dissanayake, Teresa J. Valenzano-Hacker, Michelle Nash, Lindita Rapi, Niki Dacouris, Weiqiu Yuan, Tiffany Thai

“…Participants: A convenience sample of 20 participants in the post-kidney transplant clinic. …”
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RT-QuIC: a highly promising diagnostic method for neurodegenerative diseases—advantages and limitations by D. Koníčková, D. Koníčková, D. Hraboš, D. Hraboš, D. Hraboš, D. Hraboš, D. Hraboš, K. Menšíková, K. Menšíková, K. Menšíková, L. Tučková, L. Tučková, L. Tučková, L. Tučková, M. Kaleta, M. Kaleta, M. Strnad, M. Strnad, C. Colosimo, P. Kaňovský, P. Kaňovský, P. Kaňovský

“…Although it has been more than 200 years since Parkinson’s disease was described, we have not established biomarkers for its definitive diagnosis yet. …”
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Usability and Implementation Considerations of Fitbit and App Intervention for Diverse Cancer Survivors: Mixed Methods Study by Zakery Dabbagh, Reem Najjar, Ariana Kamberi, Ben S Gerber, Aditi Singh, Apurv Soni, Sarah L Cutrona, David D McManus, Jamie M Faro

“…Prior trials have adopted digital health methods, although several have been pedometer-based and enrolled mainly female, non-Hispanic White, and more highly educated survivors of breast cancer. …”
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Effectiveness of the pilates method in patients with chronic neck pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis by Evi Lazoura, C. Savva, G. Ploutarchou, C. Papacharalambous, I. Christofi, P. Rentzias, C. Karagiannis

“…Conclusion Based on current evidence, other forms of exercise may be more effective than Pilates in reducing pain immediately post-intervention. …”
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Risk of initiation in systematic drug use by adolescents. Arroyo Naranjo, 2018 by Justo Reinaldo Fabelo Roche, Yenisel Inerarity Moreno, Serguei Iglesias Moré

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Research on Refined Method for Core Inventory Calculation in Pebble-bed High-temperature Gas-cooled Reactor by CAO Chenghao1, CHEN Haiying2, WANG Wenyi1, LIANG Jingang1, SHE Ding1, CAO Jianzhu1

“…Previous methods are more conservative, the refined method incorporates more factors influencing core inventory calculations, leading to more precise results. …”
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Kitchen garden, dietary diversity, and women’s health in rural eastern India: a mixed method study by Shrobana Hazra, Swayam Pragyan Parida, Prajna Paramita Giri, Binod Kumar Behera

“…This study aimed to see the relationship between kitchen garden and dietary diversity by using DDS (Dietary Diversity Score) scale in Odisha, India.ObjectivesTo assess the relationship between dietary diversity score (DDS) and backyard kitchen garden & other socio-economic (SE) factors and to explore the enablers & barriers associated with developing a kitchen garden (KG) in rural households of Odisha, India.MethodsThe study used simple random sampling to select 150 participants (WRA group: women of reproductive age) from the eligible household lists. …”
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