A comprehensive method on black-legged tick larvae and nymph feeding on mice to study Lyme disease transmission and acquisition by Aaron Scholl, Bingjie Li, John Dennis, Sandip De

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Can we estimate which colors our participants see? Comparing results from different gamma correction methods by Déborah Epicoco, Domicele Jonauskaite, Christine Mohr, C. Alejandro Parraga

“…Thirty-nine participants visually matched red, yellow, green, and blue physical objects using a computerized color picker. …”
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FHYSIOGRAPHIC INFLUENCE IN THE STRUCTURE OF THE SUPRABENTHIC FISH ASSEMBLAGE IN THE ROCKY SHORE OF ARRAIAL DO CABO, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL by Marcelo VIANNA

“… During the summer of 1991, the composition and distribution of the fish assemblage of rocky shore of Arraial do Cabo (RJ), Brazil, was studied using the visual census by area method in five sampling stations. …”
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An Analysis of the Movement Trajectories of the Endangered <i>Acipenser gueldenstaedtii</i> in Ammonia-Supplemented Environments Using Image Processing Methods by Beytullah Ahmet Balci, Güray Tonguç, Muhammed Nurullah Arslan, İlker Zeki Kurtoğlu, Tuba Sari

“…In this study, the effect of ammonia on the <i>Acipenser gueldenstaedtii</i> was investigated using non-invasive methods. Different concentrations (100, 200, and 400 mg·lt⁻¹) of ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl) were added to the experimental groups to simulate ammonia in aquaculture systems, and the movements of the fish were monitored, recorded, and analyzed using image processing techniques and statistical methods. …”
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Determination of Germination Threshold Value of Chickpea Varieties with GGE Biplot Method Under Different Irrigation Water Salinity Conditions by Tülay Tütenocaklı, Yalçın Coşkun, Mevlüt Akçura, İsmail Tas

“…The sodium absorption ratio of saline waters was adjusted to be below 3. GGE biplot method was used for visual assessment of genotype response to saline irrigation waters. …”
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Evaluating User Experience of OpenProject at PT Promanufacture Indonesia Salatiga using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) Method by Irene Puspa Adventien, Evi Maria (SCOPUS ID: 57093633500)

“…The purpose of this study is to evaluate the user experience of OpenProject at PT Promanufacture Indonesia Salatiga using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) method. The UEQ method was chosen for its effectiveness in measuring user satisfaction and analyzing the quality of user experience across six main evaluation scales: attractiveness, perspicuity, efficiency, dependability, stimulation, and novelty. …”
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An innovation of two established methods for monitoring water colour and clarity: participatory science using the mini- and midi- secchi disks by Robert J. W. Brewin, Robert J. W. Brewin, Xuerong Sun, Joanne L. Wood, Thomas G. Brewin, Thomas G. Brewin, Delaney McBride, B. Troy Frensley, Philip J. Bresnahan, Stefan G. H. Simis, Norbert Schmidt, Grinson George, Ancy C. Stoy, Ancy C. Stoy, Nandini N. Menon, Jasmin Chekidhenkuzhiyil, Anas Abdulaziz, Shubha Sathyendranath, Lilian A. Krug, Lilian A. Krug, Nabanita Das, Subrata Sarker, Natacha Pasche, Laurence Haller, Yasmin Ghadyani, Daniel Odermatt, Daniel Odermatt, Alexandre Camus, Suzanne Mader, Adrien Bonny, Alexis Pochelon, Akintoye Edward Akinnigbagbe, Mauricio Almeida Noernberg, Edem Mahu, Ousmane Diankha, Adriana Gonzalez-Silvera, Waqar Ahmed, Samina Kidwai, Rodrigo Hernandez-Moresino, Ahmed Hussein Mohamed, Wilfried Essowè Panassa, Noir Primadona Purba, Stella Patricia Betancur-Turizo, Lamona Irmudyawati Bernawis, Houssem Smeti, Houssem Smeti, Happiness Anold Moshi, Happiness Anold Moshi

“…Despite the advent of optoelectronic-based sensing, these visual methods are still used today, owing to their sensitivity, affordability, simplicity and long history of use. …”
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A Method for Studying Building Color Harmony in Coastal Historic and Cultural Districts: A Case Study of Mojiko, Japan by Mei Lyu, Ge Qu, Jiaxuan Shi, Dong Sun, Yi Tian

“…Based on the Moon–Spencer (M–S) color coordination theory and applied psychology methods, this study evaluated the building color quality and street color harmony from objective and subjective perspectives. …”
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TD-CFD-DPM Coupled method for multi-objective optimization of collision pollination parameters in hybrid rice seed production by Te Xi, Rongkai Shi, Huaiqu Feng, Bo Chen, Nian Li, Yongwei Wang, Jun Wang

“…This paper presents a multi-objective optimization method combining the TD-CFD-DPM (Transient Dynamics - Computational Fluid Dynamics - Discrete Phase Model) method and genetic algorithm for optimizing collisional pollination parameters for large-scale seed production of hybrid rice. …”
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Seafloor Stability Assessment of Jiaxie Seamount Group Using the “Weight-of-Evidence” (WoE) Method, Western Pacific Ocean by Xuebing Yin, Yongfu Sun, Weikun Xu, Wei Gao, Heshun Wang, Sidi Ruan, Yihui Shao

“…In this study, the seafloor stability of the Jiaxie Seamount Group in the western Pacific Ocean was assessed using the weight-of-evidence (WoE) method based on seafloor topographic data. Slope failure features were identified by analyzing multibeam bathymetric data, revealing 21 failure zones and multiple debris accumulation areas. …”
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Biomechanical evaluation of prophylactic reinforcement of the linea alba with a novel method of positioning and fixation of polypropylene mesh, in an animal model by Thiago de Almeida Furtado, Álvaro Cota Carvalho, Marcelo Lopes Furtado, Luiz Ronaldo Alberti, Diego Paim de Carvalho Garcia

“…ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of a new format of prophylactic mesh, with a new method of placement. Methods: Rabbits were randomly distributed into four groups: control rabbits without laparotomy group; sutured rabbits (SR); light-weight mesh rabbits (LWMR); and heavy-weight mesh rabbits (HWMR). …”
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Enhanced Sustainability Assessment Framework for Plywood Manufacturing: A Multi-Method Approach Using Delphi Technique, BWM, and S-VSM by Annisa Kesy Garside, Tyas Yuli Rosiani, Adelya Amanda, Thomy Eko Saputro, Eduardo e Oliveira

“…To address these challenges, the research introduces workload and noise level as critical indicators for assessing sustainability, broadening the scope of traditional evaluation methods. A multi-method framework was employed, integrating the Delphi technique to identify key sustainability indicators, the Best Worst Method (BWM) to assign weights to these indicators, and Sustainable Value Stream Mapping (S-VSM) paired with a Traffic Light System (TLS) to evaluate and visualize the Manufacturing Sustainability Score (MSS). …”
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Comparison of two methods in the peripheral nerve block application used in foot surgery: USG-guided and anatomical landmark-guided. by Mesut Uluöz, Ümmühan Eren Herdem

“…In our study, we aimed to compare these two methods applied in foot surgeries retrospectively.Methods :Peripheral block patients performed with the USG-guided (group 1) were 20, anatomical landmarks- guided (group 2) were 20. …”
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Advancing diabetic retinopathy diagnosis with fundus imaging: A comprehensive survey of computer-aided detection, grading and classification methods by S. Prathibha, Siddappaji

“…Furthermore, contemporary leading methods generally focus on single retinal characteristics, necessitating patients to undergo multiple CAD procedures, thereby increasing time, costs, and possibly intensifying retinal complexities. …”
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Hyperparameter Optimization of ANN, SVM, and KNN Models for Classification of Hazelnuts Images Based on Shell Cracks and Feature Selection Method by H. Bagherpour, F. Fatehi, A. Shojaeian, R. Bagherpour

“…The results indicated that the SFFS method had a greater effect on improving the performance of the models than the PCA method. …”
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A Decision-Making Approach Incorporating TODIM Method and Sine Entropy in q-Rung Picture Fuzzy Set Setting by Büşra Aydoğan, Murat Olgun, Florentin Smarandache, Mehmet Ünver

“…Our proposed measures are robust, as demonstrated by the sensitivity analysis that varied the weights of group utility and individual regret, with the results visualized in a 3D sensitivity plot. The findings demonstrate the superiority of our method in providing a more comprehensive evaluation of alternatives, making it a useful tool for decision-makers facing complex and uncertain decision-making problems.…”
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Feature Attention Cycle Generative Adversarial Network: A Multi-Scene Image Dehazing Method Based on Feature Attention by Na Li, Na Liu, Yanan Duan, Yuyang Chai

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The time to trade-off method versus the EQ-5D index to determine health utility in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Dmitriy Vladimirovich Goryachev, Sh F Erdes, Dmitry Vladimirovich Goryachev, Sh F Erdes

“…Utility was assessed using the direct TTO method, EQ-5D index, and visual analogue scale of general health (VAS-GH); functional disease activity index was assessed according to the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). …”
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Contemporary eDNA methods complement conventional microscopy in zooplankton diet studies: Case study with American lobster postlarvae. by Alexander Ascher, Peter D Countway, Robin S Sleith, Curtis Morris, Caitlin Haley, David M Fields, Richard A Wahle

“…Furthermore, different methods may lead to alternative interpretations of trophic interactions. …”
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Using participatory action research to reimagine community mental health services in Colombia: a mixed-method study protocol by Rochelle Burgess, Laura Fonseca, Mónica González-Gort, Norha Vera San Juan, María Cecilia Dedios Sanguineti, Darío Maldonado-Carrizosa, Diego Lucumí, Mónica Carreño Melgar, María Fanny Gaviria, Diego Ferney Tovar, Sandra Jovchelovitch

“…Dissemination of findings will include academic publications, community forums, policy briefs and visual media (cartoons, pod casts and short films).…”
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