Are Artificial Intelligence Models Listening Like Cardiologists? Bridging the Gap Between Artificial Intelligence and Clinical Reasoning in Heart-Sound Classification Using Explain... by Sami Alrabie, Ahmed Barnawi

“…We employ the Grad-CAM method to visualize the model’s attention and gain insights into the decision-making process. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty among Ethiopian Glaucoma Patients by Jibat Gemida Soboka, Abeba T. Giorgis, Abiye M. Alemu, W. G. Hodge, Karim F. Damji

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Longitudinal changes in the intraocular pressure and their related factors among adults aged 40 to 64 years by Hassan Hashemi, Mehdi Khabazkhoob, Mohammad Hassan Emamian, Alireza Jamali, Akbar Fotouhi

“…The sampling process for this study utilized a multi-stage cluster sampling method within Shahroud, Iran. Optometric and ophthalmologic examinations included measurement of uncorrected and best-corrected visual acuity, non-cycloplegic autorefraction and slit-lamp biomicroscope. …”
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The influence of tailings concentration and waste rock medium length on horizontal seepage deformation by Mingqiang Sheng, Min Ouyang, Jiayu Xu, Sijun Wang, Zhicong Lei, Xinxin Liu

“…A specially designed infiltration test device was employed to simulate the process, and a three-dimensional visual dynamic microscopic simulation of tailings transport in waste rock was performed using a computational fluid dynamics-discrete element method (CFD-DEM) coupling. …”
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Advances in the recombinase polymerase amplification platform for urogenital schistosomiasis diagnosis (ShDraI-RPA) towards implementation at the point-of-care by Silvia G. Mesquita, Owain Donnelly, John Archer, Elena B. Lugli, Bonnie Webster

“…A two-step DNA extraction method proved optimal for extracting DNA from single S. haematobium eggs in spiked urine. …”
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Synthesis of Nano-ZnO Composite Polystyrene Acrylic Emulsion and Its Application in Chinese Painting Pigments by Jian Liang, Ningning Sun

“…First of all, the emulsion polymerization was carried out by semicontinuous method. The composite polystyrene emulsion containing different content of nano-ZnO was successfully prepared, which was recorded as N, Z, Z15, Z25, and Z35, respectively. …”
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Program Diorama Kearsipan Sebagai Sarana Literasi Budaya Pemustaka Di Aceh by Niswana Almadania, Nurhayati Ali Hasan, T. Mulkan Safri, Abdul Manan, Mukhtaruddin Mukhtaruddin

“…This study employs a qualitative research method using interviews, observations, and documentation techniques. …”
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Prevalence of G6PD deficiency in selected populations from two previously high malaria endemic areas of Sri Lanka. by Sharmini Gunawardena, G M G Kapilananda, Dilhani Samarakoon, Sashika Maddevithana, Sulochana Wijesundera, Lallindra V Goonaratne, Nadira D Karunaweera

“…A total of 2059 filter-paper blood spots collected between November 2013 and June 2014 were analysed for phenotypic G6PD deficiency using the modified WST-8/1-methoxy PMS method. Each assay was conducted with a set of controls and the colour development assessed visually as well as with a microplate reader at OD450-630nm. …”
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Microwave Dielectric Behavior of CoTiTa₂O₈-MgNb₂O₆ Composite Ceramics: A Focus on Temperature Stability and Compositional Effects by Jun Zuo, Haodong Wang, Xiuli Fu, Zhijian Peng

“…Microwave dielectric (1 − x)CoTiTa₂O₈-xMgNb₂O₆ composite ceramics (x = 0.625–0.725) were fabricated through a two-step method and sintering techniques. The applied CoTiTa₂O₈ and MgNb₂O₆ powders were both synthesized by calcining stoichiometric mixtures of their respective metal oxides at 1000 °C for 3 h. …”
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From pixels to letters: A high-accuracy CPU-real-time American Sign Language detection pipeline by Jonas Rheiner, Daniel Kerger, Matthias Drüppel

“…We propose a straightforward method to determine the amount of data needed for validation and testing and to quantify the remaining statistical error. …”
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PECULIARITIES OF PARAMETERS OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES WITH COMORBID ANXIETY AND DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS by N. Yu. Shimohina, M. S. Piliugina, M. M. Petrova, A. A. Savchenko, N. P. Eremina

“…These echocardiographic indices were analyzed: stroke volume (SV) of left ventricular (LV), minute volume of heart (MVH), ejection fraction (EF), determined by the method Teicholz, end-systolic volume (ESV), end-diastolic volume (EDV), thickness of interventricular septum in diastole (TISD), thickness of posterior wall the LV in diastole (TPWLD), anteroposterior size of the left atrium (LA). …”
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Evaluation framework for the generation of continental bare surface reflectance composites by Paul Karlshoefer, Pablo d’Angelo, Jonas Eberle, Uta Heiden

“…The additional outlier removal focusing on clouds and haze marginally improved the SRC at the continental scale but can be very effective for areas with more frequent clouds. The proposed method offers two main advantages. First, it allows for parameter customization tailored to the region of interest, or, at minimum, to areas well represented by the reference data. …”
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The background of mitochondrial DNA haplogroup J increases the sensitivity of Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy cells to 2,5-hexanedione toxicity. by Anna Ghelli, Anna Maria Porcelli, Claudia Zanna, Sara Vidoni, Stefano Mattioli, Anna Barbieri, Luisa Iommarini, Maria Pala, Alessandro Achilli, Antonio Torroni, Michela Rugolo, Valerio Carelli

“…Mitochondrial ATP synthesis rate driven by complex I substrates was determined with the luciferine/luciferase method. Incubation with 2,5-HD caused the maximal loss of viability in control and LHON cells. …”
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Role of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in temporomandibular joint disorders by Syeda Mahnoor Fatima, Tooba Zahoor, Ramsha Nawaz, Ahmed Tanveer, Syeda Soveba Zaidi, admin

“… Objective: To compare the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation with commercially available analgesics in alleviating symptoms of temporomandibular disorders. Method: The cross-sectional, interventional study was conducted from March 11, 2020, to August 31, 2023, at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of the Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and comprised patients aged 18-65 years who were experiencing pain or distress in the temporomandibular joint region. …”
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DMSA-Net: a deformable multiscale adaptive classroom behavior recognition network by Chunyu Dong, Jing Liu, Shenglong Xie

“…Extensive experimentation reveals that our proposed method outperforms rival algorithms on two widely adopted benchmark datasets: SCB-Dataset3-S (the Student Classroom Behavior Dataset–https://github.com/Whiffe/SCB-dataset) and we created object detection dataset DataMountainSCB (https://github.com/Chunyu-Dong/DataFountainSCB1) containing six types of behaviors.…”
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Assessing the usability and performance of digital healthcare systems in Nigerian teaching hospitals: Challenges and future directions by Uchechukwu Solomon Onyeabor, Okechukwu Onwuasoigwe, Wilfred Okwudili Okenwa, Thorsten Schaaf, Niels Pinkwart, Felix Balzer

“…The findings from these evaluations are anticipated to inform improvements to the existing systems and guide future implementations. Method The research was conducted at three referral and university teaching hospitals in southern Nigeria. …”
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A bibliometric analysis on research trends of outcome-based education in higher education by Tsaniya Sholihah, Riche Cynthia Johan, Gema Rullyana

“…This research uses a bibliometric analysis method of 140 published research documents from the Scopus database. …”
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Melasma removal using Q-Switched Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet laser toning and high-intensity focussed ultrasound by Shahad Abdulhadi, Mustafa Salih Al Mousawi, Wissam Majeed Kattoof

“… Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of combining high-intensity focussed ultrasound and a Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet 1064nm low-fluence toning laser in the treatment of melasma. Method: The experimental study was conducted from November 2020 to August 2021 at the medical physics laboratory, College of Medicine, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, and comprised individuals of either gender aged >25 years having mixed form melasma in malar and forehead areas. …”
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Genetic Diversity Analysis of 24 Polygonatum Based on ISSR-SCoT Markers Combined with Euclidean Metric Clustering Analysis by Xiawen YE, Shuyu CAO, Yanqing WU, Nipi CHEN, Bo JIN

“…【Objective】This study employed combined ISSR-SCoT markers with UPGMA and Euclidean metric clustering to analyze genetic diversity among 24 Polygonatum accessions from diverse origins, facilitating germplasm conservation and utilization.【Method】Using ISSR and SCoT molecular marker technology, the genetic diversity of Polygonatum from 24 provenances in 11 provinces was analyzed.…”
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Harnessing Multi-Source Data and Deep Learning for High-Resolution Land Surface Temperature Gap-Filling Supporting Climate Change Adaptation Activities by Katja Kustura, David Conti, Matthias Sammer, Michael Riffler

“…We develop a regression-based convolutional neural network model, trained on ECOSTRESS (ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station) mission data, which performs pixelwise LST predictions using 5 × 5 image patches, capturing contextual information around each pixel. This method not only preserves ECOSTRESS’s native resolution but also fills data gaps and enhances spatial and temporal coverage. …”
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