Attention-Driven Emotion Recognition in EEG: A Transformer-Based Approach With Cross-Dataset Fine-Tuning by Ghulam Ghous, Shaheryar Najam, Mohammed Alshehri, Abdulmonem Alshahrani, Yahya AlQahtani, Ahmad Jalal, Hui Liu

“…This work advances emotion recognition systems by addressing challenges in EEG signal processing, feature extraction, and model generalization, positioning it as a promising tool for applications in healthcare, affective computing, and emotional state analysis.…”
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A multivariate model of IVIM-DWI in the preoperative diagnosis of tumor budding grade in rectal cancer by Junyi Fu, Chenglong Zhao, Guangying Zheng, Aiyin Li, Gesheng Song

“…The AUC of the combined model (f, DDC, MRF, and age) was 0.920 (95% CI, 0.820–0.974), with a sensitivity and specificity of 1.000 and 0.767, respectively.ConclusionThe combined model constructed using multiple IVIM mathematical model parameters and clinical and imaging factors could be used as a noninvasive tool to facilitate the preoperative auxiliary diagnosis of TB in RC.…”
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Analysis of the predictive value of the prostate-specific antigen-to-neutrophil ratio for the diagnosis of prostate cancer by Yuxuan Chen, Haisheng Yan, Yaoqin Xu, Kexin Chen, Runqin Yang, Jiali Yang, Ruian Zhu, Rui Lin, Jiang Wang, Jie Liu, Pingsheng Gao, Lei Pang, Lexin Wang

“…Abstract Background Currently, serum PSA is the most commonly used screening tool in clinical practice. However, PSA levels in the range of 4–10 ng/ml are considered the ‘grey zone’ of prostate cancer screening. …”
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Assessment of Pulmonary Vein Diameters in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease by Carlotta Ferri, Juliette Besso, Hugues Gaillot, Yannick Ruel, Albert Agoulon, Christophe Bourguignon, Clémence Mey, Vassiliki Gouni

“…Therefore, PV2 should be interpreted with caution and considered a supportive, rather than exclusive, tool in disease staging and therapeutic decision-making.…”
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Development of a photoacoustic acquisition system and their proof-of-concept for hemoglobin detection by Bruna Pinheiro, Vânia Pinto, Hugo Dinis, Michael Belsley, Susana Catarino, Graça Minas, Paulo Sousa

“…Recently, Organ-on-a-Chip (OoC) platforms have arisen as an increasingly relevant experimental tool for successfully replicating human physiology and disease. …”
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Does the surgeon’s learning curve impact pentafecta outcomes in radical prostatectomy? a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jose Arnaldo Shiomi Da Cruz, Breno Cordeiro Porto, Bruno Damico Terada, Felipe Giraldo Alvarez Gonçalves, Soraya Hussein Orra, Juan Victor Nabhan Martinez, Carlo Camargo Passerotti, Rodrigo A. S. Sardenberg, Kenneth Nunes Tavares De Almeida, Everson Luiz De Almeida Artifon, Jose Pinhata Otoch

“…Bias was assessed using the ROBINS-I tool, and statistical analysis was done via Review Manager 5.4. …”
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Clinical implications of haemodynamics in symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis by computational fluid dynamics modelling: a systematic review by Xinyi Leng, Yu Liu, Thomas W Leung, Shuang Li, Xuan Tian, Haipeng Liu, Yuying Liu, Ziqi Li

“…Moreover, translesional PR and WSSR were promising predictors for stroke recurrence in medically treated patients with sICAS and outcomes after acute reperfusion therapy, which also provided indicators to assess the effects of stenting treatment on focal haemodynamics.Conclusions CFD is a promising tool in investigating the pathophysiology of ICAS and in risk stratification of patients with sICAS. …”
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Preliminary exploration of prediction model and nomograph drawing of Doppler peak systolic velocity ratio, peak systolic velocity 1 and peak systolic velocity 2 of ophthalmic arter... by Yanxia Yang, Huifang Liu, Siqi Yang, Qianyi Huang, Shaohui Chen

“…The analysis of decision curve showed that the model had high clinical application value in the range of threshold probability 0.10–0.80.ConclusionThe nomogram model based on PSV ratio of ophthalmic artery Doppler, PSV1, and PSV2 has good prediction performance for SGA, and provides a new tool for early clinical recognition of high-risk pregnant women with SGA. …”
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Algorithm for Generating Bifurcation Diagrams Using Poincaré Intersection Plane by Luis Javier Ontañón-García, Juan Gonzalo Barajas-Ramírez, Eric Campos-Cantón, Daniel Alejandro Magallón-García, César Arturo Guerra-García, José Ricardo Cuesta-García, Jonatan Pena-Ramirez, José Luis Echenausía-Monroy

“…In the study of dynamic systems, bifurcation diagrams are a very popular graphical tool for studying stability and nonlinear changes in behavior. …”
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Respiratory muscle strength, pain and pulmonary complications in adult patients following median sternotomy during hospital stay: a longitudinal observational study by Cary-Anne Gissing, Ronel Roos

“…The presence of pulmonary complications was determined with a chest X-ray radiographic scoring tool. Descriptive and inferential analyses with significance set at p ≤ 0.05 were performed. …”
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Combining the Eddy Covariance Method and Dry Matter Intake Measurements for Enteric Methane Emission Estimation from Grazing Dairy Cows by Marie-Sophie R. Eismann, Hendrik P. J. Smit, Arne Poyda, Ralf Loges, Christof Kluß, Friedhelm Taube

“…Moreover, this study showed that a comprehensive dataset of animal-related data is a practical tool to contextualize the results.…”
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Evaluating compliance with proper application of compression stockings in surgical patients: a clinical audit by Merin Annassery, Aravind Thayyil Raman

“…Materials and Methods: The objectives of the study were to evaluate the proportion of patients wearing stockings correctly, identify the most common application errors, assess staff knowledge and practices regarding sizing and fitting, and gauge patient understanding and educational needs. An audit tool was constructed to record data on parameters related to correct fitting and wearing of anti-embolism stockings. …”
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INCLUSIVE HIGHER EDUCATION: SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS by V. Z. Kantor, Yu. L. Proekt

“…It was established that there are no global differences in the parameters of socio-psychological well-being between students with disabilities and students without disabilities. …”
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Early diabetes screening via red blood cell mechanics using microfluidic chip integration by Yibo Feng, Bingchen Che, Yonggang Liu, Cangmin Zhang, Jiameng Niu, Jiangcun Yang, Guangyin Jing, Dan Sun, Xiaobo Gong, Ce Zhang

“…We then quantify the morphological parameters of the RBCs, establishing a correlation between the reciprocating shear flow field and the morphological changes of the cells. …”
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Functional Attributes of Synovial Fluid from Osteoarthritic Knee Exacerbate Cellular Inflammation and Metabolic Stress, and Fosters Monocyte to Macrophage Differentiation by Vanshika Srivastava, Abhay Harsulkar, Shama Aphale, Aare Märtson, Sulev Kõks, Priya Kulkarni, Shantanu Deshpande

“…<b>Background:</b> Besides conventional norms that recognize synovial fluid (SF) as a joint lubricant, nutritional channel, and a diagnostic tool in knee osteoarthritis (kOA), based on the authors previous studies, this study aims to define functional role of SF in kOA. …”
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Cooling modifies mixed median and ulnar palmar studies in carpal tunnel syndrome Influência do resfriamento nos parâmetros de condução nervosa mista do mediano e ulnar na síndrome... by Rogério Gayer Machado de Araújo, João Aris Kouyoumdjian

“…Temperature is an important and common variable that modifies nerve conduction study parameters in practice. Here we compare the effect of cooling on the mixed palmar median to ulnar negative peak-latency difference (PMU) in electrodiagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). …”
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Identificação de mudanças florestais por 13C e 15N dos solos da Chapada do Araripe, Ceará Identification of forest changes using 13C and 15N of soils of the Araripe Plateau, Ceará... by Luiz A. R. Mendonça, Horst Frischkorn, Marlúcia F. Santiago, Plínio B. de Camargo, José O. G. de Lima, Josué Mendes Filho

“…<br>The organic matter (OM) of soils can be used as an auxiliary tool for the identification of past vegetation. In the Floresta Nacional do Araripe and its surroundings, on top of the Araripe Plateau, a study was made using measurements of d13C and d15N of soil OM in order to (i) assess present day values for these parameters; (ii) to analyse natural variations of d13C in soils from different formations of forest; (iii) and to indicate forest decline. …”
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Tissue Counter Analysis of Histologic Sections of Melanoma: Influence of Mask Size and Shape, Feature Selection, Statistical Methods and Tissue Preparation by Josef Smolle, Armin Gerger, Wolfgang Weger, Heinz Kutzner, Michael Tronnier

“…Background: Tissue counter analysis is an image analysis tool designed for the detection of structures in complex images at the macroscopic or microscopic scale. …”
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Correlation of Ultrasonographic Findings in Renal Parenchymal Disease with Creatinine Levels at a Tertiary Care Setting in Rawalpindi by Laiba Zahid, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali, Sarah Ali Khan, Nisar Ahmed, Aneela Akram, Fazeela Ibrahim

“…Methods: Two diagnostic tools were used, i.e., ultrasound and serum creatinine levels. …”
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Novel Lipid-Based Formulation to Enhance Coenzyme Q10 Bioavailability: Preclinical Assessment and Phase 1 Pharmacokinetic Trial by Andrea Fratter, Alessandro Colletti, Giancarlo Cravotto, Marzia Pellizzato, Adele Papetti, Vanessa Pellicorio, Chiara Bolego, Marco Simiele, Antonio D’Avolio, Andrea Cignarella

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> LiBADDS showed to be a promising tool to improve CoQ10 bioavailability by enhancing its bioaccessibility.…”
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