Numerical simulation of radiotherapy beam interaction with soft tissues and PLA plastic for 3D printing of dosimetric phantoms by I. A. Miloichikova, A. A. Bulavskaya, D. A. Polomoshnova, V. O. Saburov, S. G. Stuchebrov

“…Dosimetric phantoms of laboratory animals are an effective tool for dose assessment, facilitating standardization of tests conducted under different conditions. existing phantoms often fail to address radiobiological issues like placing of biological samples or dosimetry detectors. …”
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The Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Task-Oriented Movement on Upper Extremity Function in Healthy Individuals: A Crossover Study by Tuba Maden, Halil İbrahim Ergen, Zarife Pancar, Antonio Buglione, Johnny Padulo, Gian Mario Migliaccio, Luca Russo

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: These results highlight the potential for integrating VR technology into rehabilitation programs for patients with neurological or orthopedic impairments, providing a novel tool for enhancing upper extremity function and injury prevention strategies.…”
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ResTreeNet: A Height-Aware LiDAR Tree Classification Model With Explainable AI for Forestry Applications by Asrat Kaleab Taye, Jeong-Mook Park, Hyung-Ju Cho, Jin-Taek Kang, Yeon-Ok Seo

“…Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology, capturing highly detailed 3D structural information of vegetation, has become a powerful tool for automated tree classification. Among LiDAR techniques, terrestrial LiDAR provides high-resolution point-cloud data by scanning trees from the ground level, enabling precise species identification. …”
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PSLDV-Hop: a robust localization algorithm for WSN using PSO and refinement process by Bhupinder Kaur, Deepak Prashar, Arfat Ahmad Khan, Seifedine Kadry, Jungeun Kim

“…The simulation of this approach is done using the MATLAB tool by considering different parameters such as the number of anchor nodes, number of sensor nodes, area, and range of sensor nodes. …”
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Phenotyping for Drought Tolerance in Different Wheat Genotypes Using Spectral and Fluorescence Sensors by Guilherme Filgueiras Soares, Maria Lucrecia Gerosa Ramos, Luca Felisberto Pereira, Beat Keller, Onno Muller, Cristiane Andrea de Lima, Patricia Carvalho da Silva, Juaci Vitória Malaquias, Jorge Henrique Chagas, Walter Quadros Ribeiro Junior

“…For most morphophysiological parameters, extreme stress makes it difficult to discriminate materials. …”
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Absence of Anterior Guidance and its Effects on Early Discal Changes in Temporomandibular Joint: A Cross-sectional Study by Lokesh Sai Karanam, Suresh Venugopalan

“…JVA can serve as an effective diagnostic tool for the early detection of TMJ dysfunction.…”
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Developing a post-myocardial infarction medicines optimisation clinic: core competencies for upskilling pharmacists and initial patient feedback by Rani Khatib, Una Laverty, Gina Mcgawley, Alistair Hall, Chris Pepper, Ruth Price, Franki Wilson

“…Following successful implementation of a consultant pharmacist-led post-MI medicines optimisation clinic, the service was expanded by training advanced clinical pharmacists to manage clinics (with appropriate multidisciplinary team support).Methods Key steps in the development process were: definition of a key competency framework based on relevant qualifications and experience, knowledge, skills and clinic management practicalities; creation and enaction of trainee-specific development plans to address gaps (including independent learning, teaching from multidisciplinary colleagues and shadowing in clinics); establishment of relevant protocols and proformas to ensure consistent standards (eg, a patient self-reporting tool for identifying adherence barriers, consultation proforma, directory of clinical parameters and pathway for onward referral when needed); phased clinic roll-out, initially under supervision; and gathering of feedback from patients and colleagues. …”
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Development and validation of a predictive model for invasive ventilation risk within 48 hours of admission in patients with early sepsis-associated acute kidney injury by Li Hong, Bin Wang

“…Variables included age, blood parameters, and vital signs at admission. Patients were divided into training and validation cohorts. …”
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A proposal of a fecal scoring system based on physicochemical analyses of suckling pig feces by Ana Maria Pons, Blanca González, Joan Pujols, Jordi Serratosa, Joaquim Segalés, Ernesto A. Gómez, Jorge Martínez

“…The correct visual identification of feces in suckling piglets is an important tool for the diagnosis of enteric diseases. The aim of the present observational study was to analyze different physicochemical parameters of the feces of suckling piglets aged 0 to 21 days: visual appearance (color and consistency), fecal dry matter (FDM) content and pH. …”
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Towards the Performance Characterization of a Robotic Multimodal Diagnostic Imaging System by George Papaioannou, Christos Mitrogiannis, Mark Schweitzer, Nikolaos Michailidis, Maria Pappa, Pegah Khosravi, Apostolos Karantanas, Sean Starling, Christian Ruberg

“…Characterizing imaging performance requires a multidisciplinary approach that evaluates various interconnected parameters, including dosage optimization and dynamic accuracy. …”
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Assessing Plant Water Status and Physiological Behaviour Using Multispectral Images from UAV in Merlot Vineyards in Central Spain by Luz K. Atencia Payares, Juan C. Nowack, Ana M. Tarquis, Maria Gomez-del-Campo

“…These findings demonstrate the potential of UAV-based multispectral imagery as a non-destructive and scalable tool for the monitoring of the vine water status under field conditions.…”
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Evaluating the impact of ESICM 2023 guidelines and the new global definition of ARDS on clinical outcomes: insights from MIMIC-IV cohort data by Duanhong Song, Qingquan Chen, Shangbin Huang, Shengxun Qiu, Zeshun Chen, Yuanhang Cai, Yifu Zeng, Xiaoyang Chen, Yixiang Zhang

“…Methods Clinical consultation data from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV database were extracted using Structured Query Language based on the PostgreSQL tool (version 10.0). Data were analyzed using Python (version 3.9) and the deep learning framework Pytorch. …”
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Preparation of fine-grained/ultrafine-grained Nb521 alloy with superior mechanical property by friction stir processing by Haonan Wang, Bowen Li, Xin Xin, Wen Wang, Kuaishe Wang

“…The main reason for the formation of onion rings structure in SZ is the periodic wear of the stirring tool, and the onion rings structure does not cause mechanical damage. …”
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StatFaRmer: cultivating insights with an advanced R shiny dashboard for digital phenotyping data analysis by Daniil S. Ulyanov, Alana A. Ulyanova, Dmitry Y. Litvinov, Alina A. Kocheshkova, Alexandra Yu. Kroupina, Nadejda M. Syedina, Nadejda M. Syedina, Viktoria S. Voronezhskaya, Viktoria S. Voronezhskaya, Andrey V. Vasilyev, Andrey V. Vasilyev, Gennady I. Karlov, Mikhail G. Divashuk

“…We developed StatFaRmer, a user-friendly tool tailored for analyzing time series of plant phenotypic parameters, ensuring seamless integration with common tasks in phenotypic studies. …”
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Development of a luminex-based assay for the detection of anti-capripoxvirus and rift valley fever virus antibodies in domestic ruminants by Francisco J. Berguido, Tirumala Bharani Kumar Settypalli, Curé Georges Tshilenge Mbuyi, Mame Thierno Bakhom, Petrus Jansen van Vuren, Janusz T. Pawęska, Giovanni Cattoli, Reingard Grabherr, Charles Euloge Lamien

“…In cattle, the assay had a sensitivity (Se) of 98.7% and a specificity (Sp) of 98.3% in detecting anti-LSDV antibodies; both diagnostic parameters were 100% for the detection of anti-RVFV antibodies in this species. …”
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Developing a semi-automated technique of surface water quality analysis using GEE and machine learning: A case study for Sundarbans by Sheikh Fahim Faysal Sowrav, Sujit Kumar Debsarma, Mohan Kumar Das, Khan Mohammad Ibtehal, Mahfujur Rahman, Noshin Tabassum Hridita, Atika Afia Broty, Muhammad Sajid Anam Hoque

“…This integration provides a more efficient alternative to traditional methods, which are resource-intensive and less practical for large-scale, remote areas.Our findings demonstrate that this semi-automated technique is a valuable tool for continuous water quality monitoring, particularly in ecologically sensitive areas with limited accessibility. …”
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The impact of multiple labeling on consumer choices for extra virgin olive oil: A cross-country study by Chiara Paffarini, Biancamaria Torquati, Lucio Cecchini

“…Some researchers have also focused on the sustainability certification of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) as a market-driven tool to reward the provisioning of ecosystem services generated by its production and as a lever to promote sustainable production and consumption. …”
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Effect of dietary methionine and its analogs on oxidant/antioxidant status of blood and liver in broilers under normal condition or environmental stress: A systematic review and me... by Hossein Hassanpour, Leila Nasiri, Aziz A. Fallah, Behnam Ahmadipour, Waranyoo Kaewduangta

“…The results suggest that methionine supplementation can be a valuable tool for reducing oxidative stress and improving the overall health of broilers.…”
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Complications of Median arcuate ligament syndrome: age-independent but linked to celiac axis narrowing severity by Yufan Wang, Xinyueyuan Hao, Ziman Xiong, Yuchen Jiang, Daoyu Hu, Zhen Li, Yaqi Shen

“…Our study revealed that while the incidence of severe complications in MALS patients does not correlate significantly with age(p = 0.064), it peaks in those aged 60–69 years(50.8%).Conclusion Contrast-enhanced CT serves as a valuable tool for classifying the severity of MALS and assessing associated complications. …”
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Comparison of Modified Biophysical Profile with Doppler Ultrasonographic Analysis in Determining Fetal well Being in the Third Trimester by Kadir Bakay, Ahmet Varolan, Ali Yazgan, Atif Akyol, İnci Davas

“…The remaining 79 (79.8%) were delivered vaginally CONCLUSION: Modified biophysical profile was found to be a more reliable tool than Doppler analysis in determining perinatal outcome and in prediction of acute fetal distress. …”
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