Enhanced skin cancer diagnosis: a deep feature extraction-based framework for the multi-classification of skin cancer utilizing dermoscopy images by Hadeel Alharbi, Gabriel Avelino Sampedro, Roben A. Juanatas, Se-jung Lim

“…The encouraging outcomes demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method and show that improving the performance of skin cancer diagnosis requires including the patient's metadata with the lesion image.…”
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Safe and efficient DRL driving policies using fuzzy logic for urban lane changing scenarios by Ling Han, Xiangyu Ma, Yiren Wang, Lei He, Yipeng Li, Lele Zhang, Qiang Yi

“…The approach provides an effective and explainable method designed for facilitating intelligent driving lane-changing behavior.…”
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Time-frequency feature calculation of multi-stage audiovisual neural processing via electroencephalogram microstates by Yang Xi, Lu Zhang, Cunzhen Li, Xiaopeng Lv, Zhu Lan

“…The analysis of microstate attributes yielded time-frequency features that achieved high classification accuracy: 97.8% for distinguishing attended vs. unattended states and 98.6% for discriminating unimodal (auditory or visual) versus multimodal (AV) processing across the employed machine learning models.DiscussionOur EEG microstate-based method effectively characterizes the spatio-temporal dynamics of AV processing. …”
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Modified Whale Optimization Algorithm for Multiclass Skin Cancer Classification by Abdul Majid, Masad A. Alrasheedi, Abdulmajeed Atiah Alharbi, Jeza Allohibi, Seung-Won Lee

“…However, traditional visual inspection methods are time-consuming and prone to errors due to artifacts and noise in dermoscopic images. …”
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Respectful community engagement in health research with diverse im/migrant communities by M Ruth Lavergne, Shira Goldenberg, Mei-ling Wiedmeyer, Stefanie Machado, Samira Karsiem

“…Community engagement has been especially uncommon in mixed-method and quantitative research in Canada.Objective This article describes lessons learnt from the Evaluating Inequities in Refugee & Immigrants’ Health Access (IRIS) project from 2018 to 2023, an ongoing mixed-method, community-based research project in British Columbia, Canada. …”
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Identification of potential biomarkers for lung cancer using integrated bioinformatics and machine learning approaches. by Md Symun Rabby, Md Merajul Islam, Sujit Kumar, Md Maniruzzaman, Md Al Mehedi Hasan, Yoichi Tomioka, Jungpil Shin

“…Data were normalized using the robust multiarray average method and batch effect were corrected using the ComBat method. …”
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A Comparative Study on: the Aspects of Imagination in the Text and Paintings of Nezami’s Khosrow and Shirin (Based on Gilbert Durand Hypothesis) by Farimah Pourmand, Bita Mesbah

“…These heroic concepts can be recognized by using the formula of Gilbert Durand’s method in configuring aspects of human imagination. …”
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Insulin-induced Lipohypertrophy in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Treated with an Insulin Pump by Damian Ucieklak, Sandra Mrozinska, Aleksandra Wojnarska, Maciej T. Malecki, Tomasz Klupa, Bartłomiej Matejko

“…The diagnose of LH was based on ultrasonography (US) as a reference method, physical examination was also performed. Clinical characteristics were available from the medical records. …”
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An Adaptive Threshold-Based Pixel Point Tracking Algorithm Using Reference Features Leveraging the Multi-State Constrained Kalman Filter Feature Point Triangulation Technique for D... by Zohaib Wahab Memon, Yu Chen, Hai Zhang

“…Monocular visual–inertial odometry based on the MSCKF algorithm has demonstrated computational efficiency even with limited resources. …”
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Cross-Database Learning Framework for Electrocardiogram Arrhythmia Classification Using Two-Dimensional Beat-Score-Map Representation by Jaewon Lee, Miyoung Shin

“…Furthermore, t-SNE visualizations of the 2D BSM representations, after adaptation to the coarsely labeled SPH and PTB-XL datasets, validate how our method significantly enhances the ability to differentiate between various arrhythmia rhythm types, thus highlighting its effectiveness in cross-database ECG analysis.…”
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Comparing the Effects of Paracetamol and Pethidine on First-stage Labor Pain Relief and Their Maternal and Neonatal Complications by Masoumeh Khammar, Zohreh Ghorashi, Azita Manshoori

“…Objective: This study aims to compare the effects of Paracetamol and Pethidine on the first-stage labor pain relief and neonatal and maternal complications. Materials and Methods: This single-blind, parallel group, randomized clinical trial conducted on 100 nulliparous pregnant women referred to a maternity hospital in Rafsanjan Iran in 2018 who were selected using a convenience sampling method and by assigned into two groups Paracetamol (n=49, receiving 100 mg intravenous Paracetamol) and Pethidine (n= 51, receiving 50 mg intravenous Pethidine) using the minimization method. …”
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Patient-specific estimation of distal lung morphometry using aerosol deposition data by S. G. Karthiga Devi, S. G. Karthiga Devi, Alladi Mohan, Kalawat T.C, Mahesh V. Panchagnula

“…BackgroundCurrent imaging and diagnostic methods are unable to visualize distal lung beyond the seventh branching generation, despite its critical role in lung function. …”
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SKVOS: Sketch-Based Video Object Segmentation with a Large-Scale Benchmark by Ruolin Yang, Da Li, Conghui Hu, Honggang Zhang

“…Traditional reference-based methods, such as photo masks and language descriptions, are commonly used for segmentation. …”
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Rdfinet: reference-guided directional diverse face inpainting network by Qingyang Chen, Zhengping Qiang, Yue Zhao, Hong Lin, Libo He, Fei Dai

“…Abstract The majority of existing face inpainting methods primarily focus on generating a single result that visually resembles the original image. …”
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Effectiveness of petrissage massage manipulation in reducing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) by Ulfatul Azizah Awaliyyah, Hermawan Pamot Raharjo, Riki Edo Saputro, Fajar Awang Irawan, Sandhya Kresnajati

“…Research Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of petrissage massage manipulation in reducing DOMS-related pain, offering a practical and non-invasive recovery method. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was used. …”
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Development Features and Directions of Modern Management: In the Case of Ukrainian Health Care Institutions by Hanna Shvindina, Regina Veckalne, Inna Balahurovska, Nataliia Khrin

“…Tabular modeling is used to visualize the study results. The comparison method was used to explore the international management models. …”
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Unique Design of Learning Studio Spaces: A Case Study of The Department of Applied Design and Fine Art Kabale University. by Akatwijuka, Onesmus

“…In contemporary, English language use, "atelier" can also refer to the Atelier Method, a training method for artists that usually takes place in a professional artist's studio. …”
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Unique Design of Learning Studio Spaces: A Case Study of the Department of Applied Design and Fine Art Kabale University. by Akatwijuka, Onesmus

“…In contemporary, English language use, "atelier" can also refer to the Atelier Method, a training method for artists that usually takes place in a professional artist's studio. …”
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Colorimetric Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification with Xylenol Orange Targeting Nucleocapsid Gene for Detection of Feline Coronavirus Infection by Kotchaporn Khumtong, Witsanu Rapichai, Wichayet Saejung, Piyamat Khamsingnok, Nianrawan Meecharoen, Siriluk Ratanabunyong, Hieu Van Dong, Supansa Tuanthap, Amonpun Rattanasrisomporn, Kiattawee Choowongkomon, Oumaporn Rungsuriyawiboon, Jatuporn Rattanasrisomporn

“…These findings demonstrate the potential utility of XO-based RT-LAMP as a simple, visual detection method for FCoV infection.…”
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DCCPNet: A Dual-Branch Channel Cross-Concatenation Pan-Sharpening Network for Satellite Remote Sensing Imagery by Zechun Li, Xunqiang Gong, Ailong Ma, Haiqing He, Pengyuan Lv, Xiansan Liu, Yanfei Zhong

“…Furthermore, the proposed method exhibits apparent superiority to other advanced methods in image visual effects, operational efficiency testing, and normalized difference vegetation index application, showcasing its robust competitiveness.…”
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