Impact of intraocular lens decentration and tilt on higher-order aberrations in patients with high and super-high myopia following cataract surgery by Yu Wang, Bo Zang, Qianlong Bi, Jing Huang, Wei Xu, Chunmeng Dai, Xiaoxia Ding, Dong Li, Zixi Zhou

“…Methods: This prospective, randomized study was conducted on 50 eyes from 50 patients with high myopia (axial length [AL] >26 mm) or super-high myopia (AL >30 mm) who underwent cataract surgery between October 2022 and October 2023. …”
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Assessment of glaucoma severity and deterioration by using Spaeth/Richman contrast sensitivity (SPARCS) and its correlation with retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and perimetry by Shihail Jinna, Kavita R Bhatnagar, Kirti Jaisingh, Jyoti Shakrawal, Seema Meena, Nikhil Agarwal

“…To evaluate its correlation with retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFL) and perimetry. Methods: In this prospective observational study, 90 eyes of primary open-angle glaucoma were categorized into mild, moderate, and severe glaucoma (30 each). …”
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Instagram communication strategies of European museums by Ainhoa del Pino Rodríguez-Vera, Carlos de las Heras-Pedrosa, Carmen Jambrino-Maldonado

“…This article focuses on the analysis of public engagement with the collections of the five most reputable museums in Europe through the visual social media platform, Instagram. The study explores public engagement through a mixed-methods approach, with data mining using the Fan Page Karma monitoring tool. …”
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Spatial and temporal variation of the herpetofauna in floodable savannas ecosystems of Orinoquia-Colombia by Argelina Blanco-Torres, Bienvenido Bastidas-Molina, Felipe Parra-Torres

“…One sampling was conducted at three sites in each climatic season, using visual methods and encounter barriers of interception with pitfall traps. …”
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Evaluating the value of 3D-printed bone models with fracture fragments connected by flexible rods for training and preoperative planning by Monica Ghidinelli, Dankward Höntzsch, Bedran Atici, Stefano Crespan

“…However, existing models have limitations, prompting the development of newly designed flexible 3D-printed bone fracture models. Methods The designed flexible 3D-printed bone fracture models were evaluated by 133 trauma surgeons with different levels of experience for perceived value as educational tool or as preoperative planning tool. …”
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Innovation in course design to teach business discourse: students’ feedback and insights by Antonella Giacosa, Virginia Pulcini

“…Their responses indicate an openness to new learning methods, though they remain attached to traditional content-based approaches, particularly in assessment. …”
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Beyond Markovian queue: a heuristic optimization of a fluid queue with a delay-aware retrial strategy for unprecedented energy efficiency in 5G-based ad hoc networks by K. Nandhini, V. Vidhya

“…Moreover, pioneered a heuristic approach for fluid queueing analysis to effectively reduce energy usage. Our numerical visualizations validate the analytical results, demonstrating an impressive 83.7% accuracy compared to traditional queueing methods.…”
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Application of Data Clustering to Railway Delay Pattern Recognition by Fabrizio Cerreto, Bo Friis Nielsen, Otto Anker Nielsen, Steven S. Harrod

“…K-means clustering can identify and discriminate different patterns affecting the same stations, which is otherwise difficult in previous approaches based on visual inspection. Classical methods of univariate analysis do not reveal these patterns. …”
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COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: ASSESSING THE ROLE OF VASCULAR FACTORS by E. S. Derevnina, N. S. Akimova, D. G. Persashvili, Yu. G. Schwartz

“…To study the association between the presence and type of atrial fibrillation (AF), cognitive dysfunction, and brachiocephalic artery pathology.Material and methods. In total, 54 patients with AF and 20 AF-free patients who had Functional Class I–III chronic heart failure (CHF) underwent cognitive assessment tests, echocardiography, cerebral nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, and duplex brachiocephalic ultrasound.Results. …”
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OSCEai dermatology: augmenting dermatologic medical education with Large Language Model GPT-4 by Ye-Jean Park, Eddie Guo, Muskaan Sachdeva, Bryan Ma, Sara Mirali, Brian Rankin, Nikki Nathanielsz, Abrahim Abduelmula, Tatiana Lapa, Mehul Gupta, Trevor Champagne

“…This innovation offers a novel, interactive learning tool that supplements traditional teaching methods and can be applied across various specialties. …”
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Qualitative and Quantitative Approach to Ordinary Differential Equations through Mathematical Software by Luis_Jaime Collantes_Santisteban, Alberto Hananel, Samuel Collantes, Rosa Gonzales

“… The implementation of qualitative and quantitative methods in Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) requires the use of mathematical software to achieve a modern approach with effectiveness in geometric and numerical analysis. …”
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Single-step primary open-angle glaucoma and complicated cataract surgery using modified technique of stainless steel Glaucoma Filtration Device implantation by I. L Bessonov, J. A. Gusev, V. N. Trubilin, S. M. Makkaeva

“…Purpose: To analyze the efficacy of novel technique of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and complicated cataract surgery that combines phacoemulsification and modified stainless steel Glaucoma Filtration Device implantation.Methods: 34 patients (38 eyes) with POAG and complicated cataract were included in the study. …”
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Advances in diagnostic imaging of the glial lymphatic system in Alzheimer's Disease by Feiyue Mi, Xiaoyan Yang, Xueyan Huang, Gaoqiang Xu, Dongfeng Pan, Changyin Yu

“…This article offers a comprehensive overview of the imaging performance of various methods used to visualize the glial lymphatic system in Alzheimer's disease (AD), highlighting their respective advantages and limitations.…”
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Reconstruction of Total Lower Eyelid Defects with the Temporoparietal Fascial Flap by Simon R. Bababeygy, Anne R. Kao, Niels C. Kokot, Eli L. Chang

“…To describe the use of the temporoparietal fascial flap (TPF) in the reconstruction of extensive lower eyelid defects in a functioning eye. Methods. We present a surgical case report of a 73-year-old female with melanoma of the left lower eyelid. …”
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Altered functional network topology properties to detect anxiety and depression caused by Crohn’s disease and disease severity by Jiaxing Yang, Kechen Yue, Jingwen Sun, Changjie Pan, Xintong Wu, Yongjun Cheng, Xiaomeng Wu, Haifeng Shi

“…Objective: Here we investigated changes in topological properties of functional brain networks among individuals with Crohn’s disease (CD) and to determine whether these changes are related to CD severity, as well as CD-associated anxiety and depression, which are regulated by the brain–gut axis mechanism. Methods: In total, 31 individuals with CD, 21 with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and 20 healthy controls underwent functional magnetic resonance imaging. …”
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Astaxanthin ameliorates benzalkonium chloride–induced dry eye disease through suppressing inflammation and oxidative stress via Keap1‐Nrf2/HO‐1 signaling pathways by Ziyu Liu, Yaqiong Li, Jiayu Bao, Siyuan Li, Ya Wen, Peng Zhang, Jun Feng, Yinghui Wang, Lei Tian, Ying Jie

“…Nonetheless, the precise molecular pathways through which AST influences DED are still poorly understood. Methods Therapeutic targets for AST were identified using data from the GeneCards, PharmMapper, and Swiss Target Prediction databases, and STITCH datasets. …”
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Factors influencing mask use and physical distancing for COVID-19: A qualitative evidence synthesis by Dachi I. Arikpo, Okwu A. Onyema, Afiong O. Oku, Chibueze Meremikwu, Hannah Hamilton-Hurwitz, João P. Toledo, Kathleen Dunn, April Baller, Helen J. Smith, Martin M. Meremikwu

“…Setting: We included studies conducted in community settings. Method: An electronic database search was conducted using search terms derived from the inclusion criteria and combined in a peer-reviewed search strategy. …”
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Acoustic Sediment Classification Using High-Frequency (400 kHz) Multibeam Data in Pari Water of Seribu Island, Indonesia by Dadang Handoko, Henry Munandar Manik, Totok Hestirianoto, Karlisa Priandana, Rozaimi Che Hasan

“…The Angular Range Analysis (ARA) method was applied to analyze backscatter intensity variations across different incidence angles, to enhance the accuracy of sediment classification in this shallow marine environment. …”
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RFHP-CD: A Prompt-Driven Fine-Tuning Framework of Remote Sensing Foundation Model for Building and Cropland Change Detection by Guofang Wang, Yi Ma, Fangrong Zhou, Yifan Wang, Yijun Yan, Hao Geng

“…Experiments conducted on three representative datasets—LEVIR-CD,WHU-CD (building/bare land change) and PX-CLCD (cropland change)—demonstrate that our method outperforms mainstream approaches across multiple evaluation metrics, achieving F1 scores of 91.15%, 91.39% and 73.88%, respectively. …”
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PPG-Based Accurate Insomnia Detection System Using Convolutional Neural Networks With Self-Attention Mechanism and Gated Recurrent Units by Hardik Telangore, Heneel Makwana, Prithviraj Verma, Manish Sharma, Hasan S. Mir, U. Rajendra Acharya

“…Usually, polysomnogram (PSG) signals are utilized to identify sleep disorders, but these signals are challenging to handle, computationally intensive to process, and affect the convenience of patients. The proposed method provides a non-invasive approach for insomnia detection. …”
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