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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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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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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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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Using online surveys for health behavior research with college students: How does recruitment method impact study results? by Molly Hadley, Uday Patil, Kimberly Colvin, Tetine Sentell, Philip Massey, Mary Gallant, Jennifer Manganello

“…The panel-based sample was higher cost, but less time intensive, and produced a much more diverse sample of college students. …”
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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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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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The Landscape of Foresight Theory and Practice: Between Strategic and Transformational Orientation by Marcus Anthony

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SVTSR: image super-resolution using scattering vision transformer by Jiabao Liang, Yutao Jin, Xiaoyan Chen, Haotian Huang, Yue Deng

“…Our comprehensive methodology not only outperforms state-of-the-art methods in terms of the PSNR and SSIM metrics but, more significantly, entails a reduction in model parameters exceeding tenfold when compared to the baseline model. …”
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Effect of Manipulation Methods and Storage Environments on the Microstructural, Chemical, and Mechanical Properties of Calcium-Enriched Mixture Cement by Leyla Roghanizadeh, Hassan Torabzadeh, Ardavan Parhizkar, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Saeed Asgary

“…Four sample groups were examined, including nondried (ND-I) and dried (D-I) groups placed directly in an incubator, dried samples stored in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) (D-P), and dried samples stored in distilled water (D-W). …”
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A Comparative Study of UCS Results Obtained from Triaxial Tests Under Multiple Failure State Conditions (Test Type II) by Nghia Quoc Trinh, Eivind Grøv, Gunnar Vistnes

“…The research showed that the UCS derived by this method is more direct and more accurate than many empirical methods. …”
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Current Approaches to Valerian Tincture Standardisation in Terms of Assay by N. P. Antonova, E. P. Shefer, A. M. Kalinin, N. E. Semenova, S. S. Prokhvatilova, I. M. Morgunov

“…The quantitative analysis of the active ingredients in valerian tincture is performed using a non-specific and non-selective spectrophotometric method. Therefore, it is important to introduce in Russia a more modern test procedure for quantitative determination of active ingredients in valerian tincture.The aim of the study was to develop a selective and sensitive HPLC procedure for quantitative determination of the total content of sesquiterpenic acids, expressed as valerenic acid, for the purpose of valerian tincture standardisation.Materials and methods: valerian tincture samples produced by seven Russian manufacturers were used as test samples, and valerenic acid was used as the reference standard. …”
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Effect of preservative and preservation methods on physical, chemical and microbiological properties of nipa palm (Nypa fructicans) sap by Dayang Nur Athirah, Mohd Razip Asaruddin, Showkat Ahmad Bhawani, Aldrin Felix Simbas, Kho Swen Jack

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Exploring parents’ physical activity motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study from a self-determination theory perspective by Lydia Emm-Collison, Robert Walker, Ruth Salway, Danielle House, Kate Sansum, Katie Breheny, Sarah Churchward, Joanna G Williams, Frank de Vocht, Russell Jago

“…Enjoying activities, being active because it is part of your identity and being active due to health make parents more active. Some parents felt they were more active in the first lockdown, as they had more time, freedom and a choice of new and exciting activities, while others felt the lockdowns led to them being less active. …”
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Analysis of the results of study allergens in food in 2021 by M. Babkina, O. Haidei, I. Oleksiienko, S. Shuliak, O. Chechet, B. Gutyj, O. Krushelnytska

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Bias‐Eliminating Techniques in the Computation of Power Spectra for Characterizing Gravity Waves: Interleaved Methods and Error Analyses by Jackson Jandreau, Xinzhao Chu

“…However, only the Co‐PSD (the real part of CPSD) eliminates the noise floor completely, while taking the absolute magnitude of CPSD adds a reduced noise floor back to the spectrum when the sample number is finite. This reduced noise floor can be further minimized through averaging over more observations, completely different from traditional spectrum calculations whose noise floor cannot be reduced by incorporating more samples. …”
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Comparative study on conventional diagnostic methods with GeneXpert and TrueNat Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) assay of tuberculosis disease by Nikita Birhman, Nikhil Payal, Manisha Khandait, Mohit Bhardwaj

“…Conclusion: These findings highlight the critical need for ongoing research and the development of accurate, sensitive, and accessible diagnostic methods to combat TB effectively. PTB was observed to be more prevalent, affecting a larger proportion of individuals, while EPTB accounted for a smaller, though significant, number of cases.…”
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