Form and symbolism: a cross-cultural analysis of ancient Chinese and West African traditional figurative sculptures by Armiyaw Sulemana, Ebenezer Fiifi Mensah, Samuel Nii Adamah Sampah, Richard Gbadegbe, Jiang Tieli

“…Addressing this, the study employs qualitative research methods, utilizing stylistic and iconographic analysis to compare the development of selected traditional figurative sculptures. …”
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A Novel CNN-Based Framework for Detection and Classification of Power Quality Disturbances: Exploring Multi-Class Versus Multi-Label Classification by Aleksandra Zlatkova, Dimitar Taskovski

“…These evolving PQ issues necessitate the development of accurate and reliable methods for identifying and classifying PQ disturbances. …”
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Self-Supervised Foundation Model for Template Matching by Anton Hristov, Dimo Dimov, Maria Nisheva-Pavlova

“…Finding a template location in a query image is a fundamental problem in many computer vision applications, such as localization of known objects, image registration, image matching, and object tracking. Currently available methods fail when insufficient training data are available or big variations in the textures, different modalities, and weak visual features exist in the images, leading to limited applications on real-world tasks. …”
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Glued Laminated Robinia Hardwood Timber for Structural Use by Gerhard Dill-Langer, Rupert Nieberle, Andreas Hänsel

“…By means of a simulation model based on X-FEM methods in combination with Monte Carlo simulations, the property potential of glued Robinia laminated timber was calculated. …”
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Search and identification of thyroid hormones receptors in ocular tissues by V. G. Likhvantseva, K. A. Kuzmin, E. V. Korosteleva, M. V. Solomatina, S. A. Budanova

“…To discover and identify thyroid receptors in ocular tissues by means of immunohistochemistry (IHC).Materials and methods.The objects of morphological studies were eyes enucleated for terminal painful glaucoma (n = 30). …”
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Integrating sensory assessments in preventive home visits: a cross-sectional study of the Faroe Islands by Haanes Gro Gade, Tor Martin Kvikstad, Ása Roin

“…This study examines the integration of hearing and vision assessments in preventive home visits (PHVs) for older adults in the Faroe Islands, comparing outcomes between urban and rural settings.Aim: To evaluate the feasibility of including sensory assessments in PHVs and compare sensory measurements between Tórshavn (urban) and rural districts.Methods: A cross-sectional study with 175 participants aged 76 was conducted in Tórshavn and five rural areas. …”
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Relationship between Itching and the Presence of Demodex Species in the External Auditory Canal in Patients with Chronic Ear Itching by Sevilay Hançer Tecimer, Ayten Gündüz

“…Our study will contribute to this area, where there is a limited number of studies in the literature, and treatment planning can be provided by considering this aetiology in patients with chronic ear itching.Material and Methods: Fifty-two patients with chronic ear itching and 51 patients without itching were included in the study. …”
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The Long-Term Settlement Deformation Automatic Monitoring System for the Chinese High-Speed Railway by Xu Wang, Liangqin Wu, Yi Zhou, Yanru Wang

“…However, the evaluation methods used for large-scale security operations and important infrastructure systems, such as the high-speed railways, are discrete and nonlinear; thus they cannot issue emergency warnings in a timely manner. …”
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Techniques in detect selective leaching in metal components by Maritza Rodríguez Gual, Bruno Lopes Vieira, Rennan Souza da Silva

“…Evaluating the quality of components affected by selective leaching often involves several inspection techniques and assessment methods to determine the extent and severity of degradation. …”
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The Ambidextrous Role of Inland Terminals in Enhancing Port–Hinterland Connectivity by Tomislav Rožić, Diana Božić, Ivona Bajor, Berislav Andrlić

“…This paper presents a framework designed to clarify the importance of fostering strong links between ports and their hinterlands through the establishment of inland terminals. <i>Methods</i>: By applying a conceptual framework and methodologies of literature review and content analysis, this paper highlights the critical importance of developing robust connections between ports and their hinterlands through the implementation of inland terminals. …”
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Perceived quality symbols in short-video social media drive ski tourism behavior by Qi Yang, Tingting Zhang, Irina Mukambaeva, Nurbek Mukambaev

“…This study, grounded in semiotic theory, explored the influence of perceived quality symbols on short-video content on tourists’ behavioral motivation, risk perception, and intention to participate in ski tourism. Using a mixed-methods approach, qualitative analysis identified key symbolic dimensions—environmental quality, informational quality, interactive quality, vlogger quality, and service quality—while quantitative analysis validated the “perceived quality symbol–motivation–behavior” model. …”
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Posterior Fossa Arachnoid Cyst Masking a Delayed Diagnosis of Hyperparathyroidism in a Child by B. Dhamija, D. Kombogiorgas, I. Hussain, G. A. Solanki

“…The inclusion of primary hyperparathyroidism in the differential diagnosis is necessary when evaluating patients presenting with nonspecific symptoms such as polyuria, fatigue, weight loss, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Methods. We report the case of an eleven-year-old girl presenting with three years history of headaches, visual disturbance, along with episodes of emotional lability. …”
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Health Impacts of Biophilic Design from a Multisensory Interaction Perspective: Empirical Evidence, Research Designs, and Future Directions by Jie Yin, Haoyue Zhu, Jing Yuan

“…In addition, we systematically summarized the key methods and technologies used in experimental studies that explore the health benefits of biophilic design in terms of study types and population, environmental exposure simulation, health benefit measurement, and experimental process design. …”
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Assessing the influence of multimedia instruction on knowledge transfer in higher education: Multimodal learning experiences by Daigo Bernadetha Haule, Thanaa Shaker, Godfrey Yohanes Nkwera

“…Focused on the evolution from traditional lecture-based methods to interactive approaches, the research conducted at the Indonesian International Islamic University with postgraduate students highlights live demonstrations as the preferred multimedia tool, perfectly aligning with the practical nature of postgraduate education. …”
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Enhanced Realism in Animal Fur Simulation for Digital Conservation: A Physically-Based Rendering and Augmented Reality Approach by Xuewei Xu, Chuanqian Tang, Xiaodan Zhang, Zhiqiang Liu

“…Comparative experiments demonstrate that the approach surpasses traditional static display fidelity and animation rendering efficiency methods. User feedback further validates its effectiveness for scientific research and environmental education. …”
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Exploring the Differential Diagnosis of Adrenal Adenoma in the Context of Situs Ambiguous: A Clinical Case Study by Pavel E. Stanchev, Mariya Dimitrova, Desislava Makakova, Boris Tilov

“…The patient’s medical history included benign prostatic hyperplasia and tuberculous pleurisy. Methods included a thorough physical examination and laboratory tests, which showed normal cortisol levels and ACTH rhythm. …”
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Scleritis Caused by In Vitro Linezolid-Resistant Nocardia asteroides by Andres Gonzalez, Kaihan Fakhar, David Gubernick, Sonal Tuli

“…To describe a case of postoperative scleritis caused by a novel strain of Nocardia resistant to linezolid and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX). Methods. Case report of a patient with microbiologically proven scleritis due to Nocardia asteroides. …”
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Blue light stimulation of the blind spot in human: from melanopsin to clinically relevant biomarkers of myopia by Ana Amorim-de-Sousa, Ranjay Chakraborty, Michael J. Collins, Paulo Fernandes, José González‑Méijome, Jens Hannibal, Hosein Hoseini-Yazdi, Scott A. Read, Jens Ellrich, Tim Schilling

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One-Year Results of Photodynamic Therapy Combined with Intravitreal Ranibizumab for Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Tomoko Nakamura, Akio Miyakoshi, Kazuya Fujita, Tatsuya Yunoki, Keiichi Mitarai, Shuichiro Yanagisawa, Chiharu Fuchizawa, Atsushi Hayashi

“…To evaluate the effects of photodynamic therapy (PDT) combined with intravitreal injection of ranibizumab (IVR) for exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Methods. Retrospective case series. Thirty eight eyes of 38 patients with exudative AMD underwent combined therapy consisting first of IVR, followed by PDT within a week and the second IVR at 1 month. …”
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Navigation-Guided Endoscopy Combined with Deep Lateral Orbitotomy for Removal of Small Tumors at the Lateral Orbital Apex by GuangMing Zhou, Xin Ju, Bo Yu, YunHai Tu, JieLiang Shi, EnDe Wu, WenCan Wu

“…The mean preoperative best corrected visual acuity was 6/15 (95% confidence interval (95% CI) 6/40–6/8.5), and the mean postoperative best corrected visual acuity was 6/10 (95% CI 6/15–6/7.5). 5 of 7 (71%) patients with vision loss gained visual improvement in different degrees after surgery, and the rest of the patients had preoperative best corrected visual acuity. …”
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