Corneal Nerve Parameter Reference Values for Chinese Adults Assessed by Corneal Confocal Microscopy by Juan Cao, Jingru Qu, Bekzod Odilov, Bin Lu, Yuanpin Zhang, Lili Li, Yuan Zhang, Qian Xiong, Yu Hong, Jianqiao Li, Yunfeng Shen, Xinguo Hou

“…The study enlisted 257 healthy volunteers (137 females and 120 males) from two clinical academic centers in China. Two experts captured and selected images of the central corneal subbasal nerve plexus at each center using the same corneal confocal microscopy instrument according to a commonly adopted protocol. …”
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A hybrid CNN-LSTM model with adaptive instance normalization for one shot singing voice conversion by Assila Yousuf, David Solomon George

“…Additionally, the fusion of LSTM with CNN can enhance voice conversion models by capturing both local and contextual features. The one-shot capability simplified the architecture, utilizing a single encoder and decoder. …”
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An explainable deep learning model for diabetic foot ulcer classification using swin transformer and efficient multi-scale attention-driven network by R. Karthik, Armaano Ajay, Anshika Jhalani, Kruthik Ballari, Suganthi K

“…The first track utilizes the Swin transformer, which captures long-range dependencies by employing shifted windows and self-attention mechanisms. …”
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Performance Evaluation and Optimization of 3D Gaussian Splatting in Indoor Scene Generation and Rendering by Xinjian Fang, Yingdan Zhang, Hao Tan, Chao Liu, Xu Yang

“…Firstly, utilizing a self-collected dataset, a comprehensive comparison was conducted among COLLI-SION-MAPping (abbreviated as COLMAP (V3.7), an open-source software based on Structure from Motion and Multi-View Stereo (SFM-MVS)), Context Capture (V10.2) (abbreviated as CC, a software utilizing oblique photography algorithms), Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF), and the currently renowned 3DGS algorithm. …”
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IMViT: Adjacency Matrix-Based Lightweight Plain Vision Transformer by Qihao Chen, Yunfeng Yan, Xianbo Wang, Jishen Peng

“…This paper proposes a non-hierarchical transformer network which can capture both long-range and short-range as non-hierarchical transformers, and keep its performance on small-sized transformers. …”
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Research Progress on a Wide and Narrow Row Cropping System for Crops by Liqun Tang, Jian Song, Yongtao Cui, Honghuan Fan, Jianjun Wang

“…Optimizing planting density enhances light capture, improves air circulation, and promotes more efficient resource utilization, ultimately leading to increased crop productivity. …”
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Population Pharmacokinetic–Pharmacodynamic Modeling of Granulocyte Colony‐Stimulating Factor to Optimize Dosing and Timing for CD34+ Cell Harvesting by Xu Jiang, Jun Seok Cha, Byung Hak Jin, Choon Ok Kim, Dongwoo Chae

“…CD34+ cell mobilization was best captured by a modified Friberg model, assuming continual entry of proliferating BM stem cells into PB via a single transit compartment. …”
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Cropping System Intensification: An Approach to Increase Yield, Water Productivity, and Profitability in North-West Bangladesh by Md. Belal Hossain, Md. Towfiqul Islam, Debjit Roy, Mir Nurul Hasan Mahmud, Priya Lal Chandra Paul, Mst. Shetara Yesmin, Palash Kumar Kundu, Nazmun Nahar Karim, Md. Abdul Kader, Md. Humayoun Kabir

“…Both CP1 and CP2 received higher rainfall than CP3 because the delayed transplanting of Boro rice captured more rainfall. The improved patterns of CP1 and CP2 saved 22–40% of irrigation water compared with CP3. …”
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Applying the photovoice method with adolescents in mining areas in rural Mozambique: critical reflections and lessons learned by Olga Cambaco, Hermínio Cossa, Andrea Farnham, Eusébio Macete, Mirko S. Winkler, Karin Gross, Khátia Munguambe

“…Finally, compared to its ability to capture perceptions of physical and environmental aspects affecting adolescents’ well-being, the method was less straightforward in revealing their concerns regarding social, relational and community aspects that are less tangible. …”
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Enhancing Early Breast Cancer Detection with Infrared Thermography: A Comparative Evaluation of Deep Learning and Machine Learning Models by Reem Jalloul, Chethan Hasigala Krishnappa, Victor Ikechukwu Agughasi, Ramez Alkhatib

“…Infrared thermography offers a non-invasive imaging alternative that enhances early detection by capturing subtle thermal variations indicative of breast abnormalities. …”
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Maternal betel quid use during pregnancy and child growth: a cohort study from rural Bangladesh by Mohammad Redwanul Islam, Shaki Aktar, Jesmin Pervin, Syed Moshfiqur Rahman, Monjur Rahman, Anisur Rahman, Eva-Charlotte Ekström

“…Longitudinal studies following up those born to heavy users beyond childhood are warranted for capturing long-term implications of prenatal BQ exposure.…”
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Nanoconfined Gas Flow Behavior in Organic Shale: Wettability Effect by Shan Wu, Xiaorui Wang, Ying Yu, Yao Yu, Liang Zhang, Ran Mao

“…In particular, wettability effect, indicating the influences of the shifted critical properties and adsorption thickness, is captured as well. In this article, gas physical attributes, such as gas compressibility factor and gas viscosity, are modified under the nanoconfinement effect and wettability effect, and also the variation of effective pore size, induced by surface wettability, is considered. …”
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Genome-wide association study for charcoal rot resistance in soybean harvested in Kazakhstan by A. Zatybekov, S. Abugalieva, S. Didorenko, A. Rsaliyev, A. Maulenbay, C. Fang, Y. Turuspekov

“…The study relied on a panel of 252 soybean accessions, comprising commercial cultivars and breeding lines, to capture genetic variations associated with resistance. …”
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A generative model for evaluating missing data methods in large epidemiological cohorts by Lav Radosavljević, Stephen M. Smith, Thomas E. Nichols

“…Conclusions We have created a framework for simulating large scale data with that captures the complexities of the inter-variable dependence as well as structured and unstructured informative missingness. …”
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Evaluation of the Desire to Avoid Pregnancy Scale in the UK: a psychometric analysis including predictive validity by Geraldine Barrett, Jennifer Hall, Corinne Rocca

“…Item response and classical test theory methods were used.Results The scale was acceptable, understandable and showed good targeting with the full range of scores captured. Construct validity was demonstrated on hypothesis testing, with odds of contraceptive use increasing threefold with each increasing DAP point (range: 0–4). …”
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A novel ViT-BILSTM model for physical activity intensity classification in adults using gravity-based acceleration by Lin Wang, Zizhang Luo, Tianle Zhang

“…Method This research used the Capture-24 dataset, consisting of raw accelerometer data from 151 participants aged 18 to 91. …”
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The Content-Validated Geometry Lessons in Islam Observed Brain-based Learning by Sherma O. Sappari, Florante P. Ibarra, Amirul Mukminin, Kasinyo Harto, Lenny Marzulina, Herri Mulyono, Asmendri Asmendri

“…Ten content validated -lessons in geometry were designed to capture the Islamized learning phenomenon wherein field notes of observations and video footages were qualitatively analyzed using the lens of systematic approach coined as constant comparative method of analysis. …”
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A Solution Approach on Reducing Defects in Batik Tanah Liek Production Process of a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise by Agus Sutanto, Nilda Tri Putri, Tessa Alqifti, Sha'ri Mohd Yusof

“…Data was gathered through a questionnaire to capture perspectives on defects and quality control issues in batik production. …”
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Socioeconomic disparities in depression risk: Limitations of the moderate effect of physical activity changes in Korea. by Su Kyoung Lee, Yong Jin Kwon

“…Limitations include potential bias in self-reported PA and the NHIS data not fully capturing depression severity. The findings underscore the significant impact of SES on mental health, with consistently high PA levels potentially mitigating SES-related depression risk.…”
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Colonial legacy and traps in the social-ecological systems of forest management by C.D.A. Depari

“…The framework is well-known for its capacity to facilitate a holistic understanding of social-ecological systems but is also intrinsically ambiguous to capture the complexity. The study’s novelty lies in its adoption of Boyer’s refined panarchy models and Boonstra and De Boer’s systematic analysis to address the methodological concern toward a better understanding of social-ecological systems.METHODS: This study utilizes various techniques for data collection, including semi-structured interviews, literature reviews, and field observations. …”
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