Diagnostic Ability of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Deviation Map for Localized and Diffuse Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Defects by Joong Won Shin, Mincheol Seong, Jung Wook Lee, Eun Hee Hong, Ki Bang Uhm

“…RNFL deviation map is a useful tool for evaluating glaucoma regardless of localized or diffuse defect type and has advantages over circumpapillary RNFL measurement for detecting localized RNFL defects.…”
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Streamflow and sediment simulation in the Song River basin using the SWAT model by Shams Quamar, Pradeep Kumar, Harendra Prasad Singh

“…This study assesses the performance of the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) in simulating streamflow and sediment for the Song River watershed, with a focus on calibration, validation, and sensitivity analysis. …”
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Multifunctional SERS Chip for Biological Application Realized by Double Fano Resonance by Weile Zhu, Huiyang Wang, Yuheng Wang, Shengde Liu, Jianglei Di, Liyun Zhong

“…This model can be used to quickly lock the parameters and then analyze the performance of the dual resonance SERS chip. …”
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Automatic Segmentation and Characterization of Structure Planes From Borehole Images Based on Deep Learning by Shuangyuan Chen, Zengqiang Han, Yi Cheng, Chao Wang

“…By providing a reliable and efficient tool for structure plane segmentation and parameter characterization, this study enhances the accuracy and efficiency of rock mass structure detection and analysis.…”
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Critical Factors Affecting the Prevalence of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and Staphylococcal Enterotoxins in Raw Milk Cheese in the Alpine Region of Austria, Italy, and Switzerland by Thomas F. H. Berger, Milena Brasca, Margaretha Buchner, Ueli Bütikofer, Bianca Castiglioni, Paola Cremonesi, Frieda Eliskases-Lechner, Lena Fritsch, Stefano Morandi, Livia Schwendimann

“…The hurdle index (HI), which we introduce in this paper, is a promising tool for assessing and improving safety in raw milk cheese production.…”
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A Method for Early Identification of Vessels Potentially Threatening Critical Maritime Infrastructure by Miroslaw Wielgosz, Marzena Malyszko

“…The AIS is a powerful tool that processes parameters such as a ship’s speed and course. …”
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Assessment of Right Ventricle Function in Patients with Mitral Repair: Case Series by Yannis Amador, Jacobo Moreno Garijo, Azad Mashari, Giovanni Gadotti, Wilma M. Hopman, Tirone E David, Massimiliano Meineri

“…No correlation was found between right ventricular performance parameters and the need for vasopressors post-cardiopulmonary bypass. …”
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Experimental measurement of the size distribution of microbubbles prepared by reciprocating syringe technique by Zhengbin Pan, Yiting Xiao, Yijian He, Bo Kong, Yiyi Liang

“…Transcranial Doppler ultrasound is a diagnostic tool used in clinical medicine to identify patent foramen ovale (PFO) heart disease caused by incomplete fusion of primary and secondary septum after birth, using microbubbles. …”
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Speech and Genre Characteristics of Express Consultation as a New Phenomenon of Medical Discourse by A. A. Kiselnikova

“…The study concludes that genre competence as a part of communicative competence in the form of online communication is the most important professional tool of a consulting specialist.…”
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Optimizing non small cell lung cancer detection with convolutional neural networks and differential augmentation by Vahiduddin Shariff, Chiranjeevi Paritala, Krishna Mohan Ankala

“…The study concludes that the novel CNN + DA architecture provides a robust, accurate, and computationally efficient framework for lung cancer detection, positioning it as a valuable tool for clinical applications and paving the way for future research in medical image diagnostics.…”
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Advanced computational approaches for predicting sunflower yield: Insights from ANN, ANFIS, and GEP in normal and salinity stress environments. by Sanaz Khalifani, Reza Darvishzadeh, Majid Montaseri, Sarvin Zaman Zad Ghavidel, Hamid Hatami Maleki, Mojtaba Kordrostami

“…Therefore, the GEP model provides a promising tool for predicting sunflower grain yield, potentially aiding in yield improvement programs under varying environmental conditions.…”
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Seismic Behavior of Pile Group Foundations in Soft Clay: Insights from Nonlinear Numerical Modeling by Mohsen Saleh Asheghabadi, Wenchang Shang, Junwei Liu, Haibao Feng, Lingyun Feng, Tengfei Sun, Jiankai Sun, Hongxuan Zhao

“…Numerical modeling is an effective tool for predicting the nonlinear behavior of soil under seismic excitation, but selecting an appropriate constitutive model remains a significant challenge. …”
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A Rule-Based Agent for Unmanned Systems with TDGG and VGD for Online Air Target Intention Recognition by Li Chen, Jing Yang, Yuzhen Zhou, Yanxiang Ling, Jialong Zhang

“…Through the analysis of typical air defense combat scenarios, first, the paper defines the intention space and intention parameters of air units based on military experience and domain knowledge. …”
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Maximal aerobic speed as prior reference point skills fitness capacities among elite male volleyball players by M. Zerf, L. Louglaib

“…Subjected in this study as an easy volleyball-test tool to predict players' speed, agility, coordination and power developments. …”
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Advanced HVOF-Sprayed Carbide Cermet Coatings as Environmentally Friendly Solutions for Tribological Applications: Research Progress and Current Limitations by Basma Ben Difallah, Yamina Mebdoua, Chaker Serdani, Mohamed Kharrat, Maher Dammak

“…However, their mechanical and tribological performances are highly dependent on factors such as feedstock powders, spray parameters, and service conditions. This review aims to gain deeper insights into the above elements. …”
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Optimization and performance study of large aspect ratio SiC microgrooves by waterjet assisted laser machining by Qijian Zhang, Wenzhao Yang, Xinwei Zhang, Jinjin Han, Yunxia Guo, Weining Lei

“…However, their extreme hardness poses challenges for traditional mechanical machining, including low efficiency and severe tool wear, while laser machining is prone to defects such as heat-affected zones and recast layers. …”
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Effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation in improving sleep quality in insomnia: a systematic review by Mohammad Khosravi, Reza Khosravi

“…Data were extracted and assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tool for experimental and quasi-experimental studies. …”
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“Russian-Cost”  as  a  “New”  russian  Method  of  Corporate  Cost  Accounting  and  Management by L.  G.  Cherednichenko, R. V.  Gubarev, E. I. Dzyuba, Yu.  V.  Tyulenev, F. S. Fayzullin

“…“Russian-cost” is, first of all, an information and management shell, within which entrepreneurial plans and specified (for example, by the owner) parameters of the enterprise functioning can be implemented, i.e., it is a tool, ideology which inter alia can be used as a basis to build an automated management system.…”
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Automated program using convolutional neural networks for objective and reproducible selection of corneal confocal microscopy images by Qincheng Qiao, Wen Xue, Jinzhe Li, Wenwen Zheng, Yongkai Yuan, Chen Li, Fuqiang Liu, Xinguo Hou

“…Conclusion The algorithm is open source and compatible with standard CCM workflows, offering researchers and clinicians a robust and efficient tool for DPN diagnosis. Further, multicentre studies are needed to validate these findings in diverse populations.…”
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Phase-Locked Feed-Forward Stabilization for Dual-Comb Spectroscopy by Mithun Pal, Alexander Eber, Lukas Fürst, Emily Hruska, Marcus Ossiander, Birgitta Bernhardt

“…The method offers high-frequency accuracy and demonstrates the potential of Yb-doped systems for multiplexed metrology, effectively extending the capabilities of DCS as a powerful tool for multi-disciplinary applications.…”
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