Rotifer detection and tracking framework using deep learning for automatic culture systems by Naoto Ienaga, Toshinori Takashi, Hitoko Tamamizu, Kei Terayama

“…Experimental results showed that a mean average precision of 88.5 % was achieved for detection, and a higher-order tracking accuracy of 88.7 % was achieved for tracking, indicating the suitability of deep learning methods for predicting the state of rotifers. In addition, this research will contribute to the development of the field by releasing the trained model and code for visualizing the tracking results, as well as an annotated dataset with over 30,000 instances.…”
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Enriching Emotional Expressiveness in Embodied Conversational Agents Using Anime Effects by Keishi Tainaka, Toshiharu Horiuchi, Hanif Fermanda Putra, Tatsuya Kobayashi

“…However, the absence of established methods to apply diverse anime effects to ECAs has constrained their emotional expressiveness. …”
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Tuberculosis Lesion Segmentation Improvement in X-Ray Images Using Contextual Background Label by Sahasat Khumang, Supaporn Kansomkeat, Wiwatana Tanomkiat, Sathit Intajag

“…The TB-lesion segmentation models demonstrated improvements in terms of reduced false positives and better visualizations of the shape and location of TB lesions than the visualized approximation from the classification methods. …”
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Metric Error Assessment Regarding Geometric 3D Reconstruction of Transparent Surfaces via SfM Enhanced by 2D and 3D Gaussian Splatting by Dario Billi, Gabriella Caroti, Andrea Piemonte

“…The study compares three methods, conventional photogrammetry, 3D Gaussian splatting (3DGS), and 2D Gaussian splatting (2DGS), to assess their ability to produce complete and metrically reliable 3D models suitable for measurement and geometric analysis. …”
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Investigating banks’ social media content and consumer reactions with machine learning by Gombos Nóra, Julianna, Vlaszov Artúr, Bíró-Szigeti Szilvia, Molontay Roland

“…Design/methodology/approach: – Text and image analysis of the Twitter accounts available to the public was performed using different natural language processing methods (topic analysis, sentiment analysis), computer vision techniques (object detection, optical character recognition, image captioning), and statistical and machine learning models (linear and logistic regression, Catboost). …”
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Inefficacy of mallard flight responses to approaching vehicles by Shane Guenin, Carson J. Pakula, Jonathon Skaggs, Esteban Fernández-Juricic, Travis L. DeVault

“…Our findings suggest mallards are poorly equipped to adequately respond to fast-moving vehicles and demonstrate the need for continued research into methods promoting effective avian avoidance behaviors.…”
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Role Play Toys and Play Figures: How Is Their Preference Related to Executive Function in Children Aged 4 to 7 Years? by Margarita N. Gavrilova, Irina U. Surilova, Vera L. Sukhikh

“…The study involved 180 children aged 4 to 7 years (M = 5.96 years; SD = 0.69). Methods. Toy preferences for role-playing or directing play were revealed in an experimental paradigm using the forced-choice experimental paradigm. …”
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Normal Speed and Accuracy of Saccade and Vergence Eye Movements in Dyslexic Reader Children by Maria Pia Bucci, Marine Vernet, Christophe-Loïc Gerard, Zoï Kapoula

“…Methods. Two paradigms are tested: gap paradigm (fixation offset 200 ms prior to target onset), producing shorter latencies, in both non-dyslexic reader and dyslexic reader children and simultaneous paradigm. …”
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Outcomes of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty for Vitrectomized Eyes with Sutured Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens by Norihiro Yamada, Takahiko Hayashi, Kentaro Yuda, Toshiki Shimizu, Itaru Oyakawa, Hidenori Takahashi, Naoko Kato

“…To evaluate the clinical outcomes of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) for vitrectomized eyes that underwent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and transscleral-sutured intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Methods. In this retrospective study, DMEK cases were reviewed from medical records and divided into two groups: the eyes after PPV and transscleral-sutured IOL implantation (vitrectomized group) and the eyes with in-the-bag IOL implantation (control group) prior to DMEK. …”
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Cytomegalovirus uveitis in HIV-infected patients: the main clinical forms by T. D. Sizova, V. M. Khokkanen, E. V. Boiko

“…Effective treatment of HIV-infected patients has changed the previous view of the clinical picture of cytomegalovirus uveitis (CMV uveitis).Purpose: to determine the prevalence and structure of clinical forms of CMV uveitis in HIV-infected patients.Material and methods. 66 patients (97 eyes), aged 39.6 ± 3.91, were diagnosed with stage 4c HIV infection. …”
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Silicone Oil Removal With or Without Air–Fluid Exchange: A Retrospective Comparative Study by Xin Liu, Meng-Meng Ji, Ling Jin, Ai-Ping Zeng

“…Abstract Introduction To evaluate whether the air−fluid (A−F) exchange procedure should be recommended for silicone oil (SO) removal surgery. Methods Consecutive patients that underwent SO removal with or without A−F exchange were requested to complete a questionnaire regarding the presence of floaters and SO residual scores. …”
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Altered Hemispheric Asymmetry of Functional Hierarchy in Schizophrenia by Yi Zhen, Hongwei Zheng, Yi Zheng, Zhiming Zheng, Yaqian Yang, Shaoting Tang

“…However, it remains unclear whether schizophrenia affects hemispheric asymmetry in the hierarchical organization of functional connectome. Methods: Here, we apply a gradient mapping framework to the hemispheric functional connectome to estimate the first three gradients, which characterize unimodal-to-transmodal, visual-to-somatomotor, and somatomotor/default mode-to-multiple demand hierarchy axes. …”
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Experience in sports and music influences motor imagery: Insights from implicit and explicit measures by Judith Bek, Richard O'Farrell, Sarah M. Cooney

“…The present study examined how experience in activities associated with the use of MI influences implicit and explicit MI. Methods: Participants completed a hand laterality judgement task (N = 84) and a MI questionnaire (MIQ-3; N = 59) online. …”
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An Intuitive and Efficient Teleoperation Human–Robot Interface Based on a Wearable Myoelectric Armband by Long Wang, Zhangyi Chen, Songyuan Han, Yao Luo, Xiaoling Li, Yang Liu

“…Compared to benchmark methods, the proposed interface demonstrates significant advantages in task completion time, movement path efficiency, and subjective workload. …”
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Changes in functional, anatomical and optical parameters of the eye in children with habitually excessive accommodation stress and pseudomyopia after regular badminton playing by E. P. Tarutta, N. A. Tarasova, G. A. Markosian, S. V. Milash, S. G. Harutyunyan, K. A. Ramazanova, N. L. Cherednichenko

“…To study the state of refraction, accommodation, and blood flow in eye vessels of children with habitually excessive accommodation stress (HEAS) and pseudomyopia practicing badminton.Material and methods. The study involved 11 patients (20 eyes) aged 7 to 11 years (average M±SD: 9.24 ± 1.06 years) with pseudomyopia and HEAS: 4 patients with myopia (7 eyes), 3 children with hyperopia (6 eyes), 4 children with emmetropia (7 eyes) before they started practicing badminton and after playing it for a certain time. …”
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Improving efficiency in hospital pharmacy systems: the case for color-coded zones for rapidly dispensed medications by Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari, Moyad Shahwan, Faris El-Dahiyat, Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem

“…Ultimately, an optimal pharmacy management system may involve a hybrid approach that integrates both visual and digital verification methods, ensuring both efficiency and patient safety across diverse healthcare settings.…”
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Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling and Flap Inverting under Air in Large Idiopathic Macular Hole Surgery by Yuan Zong, Kaicheng Wu, Jian Yu, Changbo Zhou, Chunhui Jiang

“…To evaluate the efficacy of internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling combined with modified flap inverting under air in the treatment of large idiopathic macular hole (MH). Methods. Eyes with a large idiopathic MH (minimum diameter >550 μm) were included in this study. …”
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Hemiretinal Artery Occlusion in an 11-Year-Old Child with Dextrocardia by Diana E. Arévalo Simental, Enrique A. Roig Melo-Granados, Saúl Cortés Quezada, Manuel A. Páez Escamilla, Carmen L. Soria Orozco, Jorge E. Jacinto Buenrostro

“…To report a case of hemiretinal artery occlusion in a child with dextrocardia, visceral heterotaxia, and secondary polycythemia. Methods. Complete clinical examination, fundus photography, and retinal fluorescein angiography were performed. …”
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Explainable few-shot learning workflow for detecting invasive and exotic tree species by Caroline M. Gevaert, Alexandra Aguiar Pedro, Ou Ku, Hao Cheng, Pranav Chandramouli, Farzaneh Dadrass Javan, Francesco Nattino, Sonja Georgievska

“…Abstract Deep Learning methods are notorious for relying on extensive labeled datasets to train and assess their performance. …”
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Adaptive mobile application for the CATS learning system by Y. V. Popova, I. V. Lehchylin

“…The proposed development is implemented in the educational process of the Belarusian National Technical University, covers all the main components of the learning process, including working with electronic educational and methodical complexes, passing tests, downloading the required information. …”
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