Machine Learning-Based Detection of Icebergs in Sea Ice and Open Water Using SAR Imagery by Zahra Jafari, Pradeep Bobby, Ebrahim Karami, Rocky Taylor

“…Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) serves as a powerful tool to overcome these difficulties. In this paper, we propose a method for automatically detecting and classifying icebergs in various sea conditions using C-band dual-polarimetric images from the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) collected throughout 2022 and 2023 across different seasons from the east coast of Canada. …”
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Accelerated real-time cine and flow under in-magnet staged exercise by Preethi S Chandrasekaran, Chong Chen, Yingmin Liu, Syed Murtaza Arshad, Christopher Crabtree, Matthew Tong, Yuchi Han, Rizwan Ahmad

“…Background: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is a well-established imaging tool for diagnosing and managing cardiac conditions. …”
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External validation of clinical prediction rules for complications and mortality following Clostridioides difficile infection. by Catherine Beauregard-Paultre, Claire Nour Abou Chakra, Allison McGeer, Annie-Claude Labbé, Andrew E Simor, Wayne Gold, Matthew P Muller, Jeff Powis, Kevin Katz, Suzanne M Cadarette, Jacques Pépin, Louis Valiquette

“…The performance of each tool was assessed using individual outcomes, with the same cut-offs and standard parameters.…”
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Computational Intelligence-Based Structural Health Monitoring of Corroded and Eccentrically Loaded Reinforced Concrete Columns by Somain Sharma, Harish Chandra Arora, Aman Kumar, Denise-Penelope N. Kontoni, Nishant Raj Kapoor, Krishna Kumar, Arshdeep Singh

“…This model can also be used as a structural health-monitoring tool to detect the early damages in the RC columns.…”
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Development of a Core Outcome Measure Instrument; "LeishCOM_LCL", for Localised Cutaneous Leishmaniasis. by Shalindra Ranasinghe, Sujai Senarathne, Vijani Somaratne, Charles J N Lacey, Surangi Jayakody, Amila Wickramasinghe, Indira Kahawita, Hiro Goto, Mitali Chatterjee, José A L Lindoso, Vivak Parkash, Surya J Chaudhuri, Renu Wickremasinghe, Nilay K Das, Paul M Kaye, Alison M Layton

“…The aims of this study were to reach a consensus on the most important domains to measure when assessing LCL, agree on parameters to measure the domains, and develop a tool representing a Core Outcome Set (COS), for use in clinical assessment of LCL.…”
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Development and Validation of a Method for the Analysis of Zinc Oxide in Cosmetic Matrices by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy by Luis F. Benavides, Juan D. Marín, Cristian Rosales, Johnbrynner García

“…This development is an adequate tool for routine analysis and cosmetic quality control of chemically different products that contain ZnO as ultraviolet radiation (UV) filter, to guarantee regulatory compliance and ensure the safety and efficacy of products delivered to consumers.…”
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Critical aspects of droplet digital reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (ddRT-LAMP) for viral pathogens detection by Kenia Chávez-Ramos, Frida Trejo, Prisciluis Caheri Salas-Navarrete, Eva Ramón-Gallegos, José Esteban Muñoz-Medina, Luis Alvarez-Icaza, Luis F. Olguin, Oscar Pilloni, Laura Oropeza-Ramos

“…By addressing these operational challenges, ddRT-LAMP can become a more effective tool for viral detection and quantification in clinical diagnostics.…”
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Screening of electrospun PS/PCL scaffolds for three-dimensional triple negative breast cancer cell culture: impact of solvent, hydrophobicity, and setup orientation by Sira Ausellé-Bosch, Marta Pardo, Marta Pareja, Emma Polonio-Alcalá, Teresa Puig

“…Results highlight the critical role of scaffold printing parameters for 3D TNBC cell culture. Electrospun PS/PCL 40/60 scaffolds dissolved in DCM/DMF are promising in vitro models, providing a valuable tool for cancer research.…”
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The association between triglyceride to high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and calcific aortic valve disease: a retrospective study by Zhihao Chen, Luyao Liu, Xueyan Jiao, Yifan Zhang, Fei Wang, Yun Chen, Zhenzhen Lan, Xincan Liu

“…Conclusions High TG/HDL-C ratio was significantly associated with the occurrence of CAVD, and the TG/HDL-C ratio could be used as a potential diagnostic tool and risk assessment indicator for CAVD. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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RISK MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS by Anatoliy Shakhov, Varvara Piterska

“…To reduce the cost of insurance and related expenses of organizations within the framework of the implementation of the innovation program, this tool should be used in combination with other methods of risk management of organizations.…”
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Association between Gender-Based Violence, Women's Empowerment, and Institutional Delivery among Currently Married Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa by Blessing O. Akor, Sunday A. Adedini

“…ConclusionThe prevalence of GBV is still high in sub-Saharan Africa, and the proportion of empowered young women is alarmingly low, putting them more at risk of gender-based violence. These two parameters have a significant influence on institutional delivery, which has been proven to be an essential tool for improving maternal and child health outcomes. …”
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Seismic wave reflection characteristics and wave-induced fluid flow in unsaturated porous solid by Manjeet Kumari, Pradeep Kaswan, Manjeet Kumar, Roland W. Lewis, Hakan F. Oztop, Nirmal Singh, Adebowale Martins Obalalu, Mukesh Pushkarna, Milkias Berhanu

“…This theoretical study serves as a valuable tool for subsurface reservoir characterization, with applications in hydrocarbon exploration, $$CO_2$$ sequestration monitoring, and other geological engineering fields.…”
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Effectiveness of electrophysical modalities in the sensorimotor rehabilitation of radial, ulnar, and median neuropathies: A meta-analysis. by Ena Bula-Oyola, Juan-Manuel Belda-Lois, Rosa Porcar-Seder, Álvaro Page

“…We assessed the quality of the included studies using the Risk of Bias Tool described in the Cochrane Handbook of Systematic Reviews of Interventions and the risk of bias across studies with the GRADE approach described in the GRADE Handbook.…”
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Multimessenger Search for Exotic Field Emission with a Global Magnetometer Network by Sami S. Khamis, Ibrahim A. Sulai, Paul Hamilton, S. Afach, B. C. Buchler, D. Budker, N. L. Figueroa, R. Folman, D. Gavilán-Martín, M. Givon, Z. D. Grujić, H. Guo, M. P. Hedges, D. F. Jackson Kimball, D. Kim, E. Klinger, T. Kornack, A. Kryemadhi, N. Kukowski, G. Łukasiewicz, H. Masia-Roig, M. Padniuk, C. A. Palm, S. Y. Park, X. Peng, M. Pospelov, S. Pustelny, Y. Rosenzweig, O. M. Ruimi, P. C. Segura, T. Scholtes, Y. K. Semertzidis, Y. C. Shin, J. E. Stalnaker, D. Tandon, A. Weis, A. Wickenbrock, T. Z. Wilson, T. Wu, J. Zhang, Y. Zhao

“…This enables GNOME to serve as a tool for multimessenger astronomy. Our search found no significant events and, consequently, we place the first lab-based limits on combinations of ELF production and coupling parameters.…”
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Impact of strict IGF1 control on quality-of-life scores in patients with acromegaly by Chaitanya Gandhi, Marie-Claire Denis, Daniel Holmes, Juan Rivera, Stan van Uum, Shereen Ezzat, Constance Chik

“…Clinical and biochemical parameters were assessed at baseline, 1 and 3 months for pegvisomant dose titration, and at 6 months. …”
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Clinical Relevance of Transjugular Liver Biopsy in Comparison with Percutaneous and Laparoscopic Liver Biopsy by Max G. Beckmann, Matthias J. Bahr, Johannes Hadem, Martin Bredt, Heiner Wedemeyer, Andrea S. Schneider, Stefan Kubicka, Michael P. Manns, Christian P. Strassburg, Jochen Wedemeyer

“…TJLB represents a helpful tool to determine hepatocellular necrosis rates in patients with acute liver failure.…”
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Analytical Validation of MyProstateScore 2.0 by Jacob I. Meyers, Tabea M. Schatz, Cameron J. Seitz, Rachel Botbyl, Bradley S. Moore, Bill G. Crafts, John R. Kitchen, Spencer Heaton

“…These findings, coupled with previous clinical validations, support the clinical use of MPS2 as a non-invasive diagnostic tool.…”
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Evaluation of the Possibility of Calculating LD50 and LD10 Using a Modified Script in the R Environment by P. V. Shadrin

“…This study aimed to evaluate the potential of a script in the R environment as a tool for calculating the LD50 and LD10 of medicines.MATERIALS AND METHODS. …”
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Synthesis of Four-Link Initial Kinematic Chains with Spherical Pairs for Spatial Mechanisms by Samal Abdreshova, Algazy Zhauyt, Kuanysh Alipbayev, Serikbay Kosbolov, Alisher Aden, Aray Orazaliyeva

“…We explore both analytical and numerical methods to solve these equations, highlighting the significance of parameter selection in determining feasible solutions. …”
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Antibacterial and Bactericidal Effects of the Er: YAG Laser on Oral Bacteria: A Systematic Review of Microbiological Evidence by Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Dariusz Skaba, Aleksandra Kawczyk-Krupka, Rafał Wiench

“…Conclusions: Er:YAG laser therapy is a promising adjunctive tool for microbial disinfection in dentistry, particularly in challenging anatomical sites. …”
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