Diagnostic markers of severe diabetic macular edema in patients with type 2 diabetes by S.A. Suk, S.Yu. Mogilevskyy

“…The average uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) was 0.15 ± 0.01. Maximum corrected visual acuity (MCVA) averaged 0.32 ± 0.01. …”
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Data-Driven Approaches in Antimicrobial Resistance: Machine Learning Solutions by Aikaterini Sakagianni, Christina Koufopoulou, Petros Koufopoulos, Sofia Kalantzi, Nikolaos Theodorakis, Maria Nikolaou, Evgenia Paxinou, Dimitris Kalles, Vassilios S. Verykios, Pavlos Myrianthefs, Georgios Feretzakis

“…This paper explores the capability of machine learning (ML) methods, particularly unsupervised learning methods, to enhance the understanding and prediction of AMR. …”
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Machine Learning in the National Economy by Azamjon A. Usmonov

“…It describes the main concepts and methods of machine learning, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning. …”
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Applying a Convolutional Vision Transformer for Emotion Recognition in Children with Autism: Fusion of Facial Expressions and Speech Features by Yonggu Wang, Kailin Pan, Yifan Shao, Jiarong Ma, Xiaojuan Li

“…With advances in digital technology, including deep learning and big data analytics, new methods have been developed for autism diagnosis and intervention. …”
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Mass attenuation coefficient, stopping power, and penetrating distance calculations via Monte Carlo simulations for cell membranes by Yiğit Ali Üncü, Gençay Sevim, Osman Ağar, Hasan Özdoğan

“…Obtained results from two different codes have been visualized by graphing for evaluation. …”
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The Turkish version of the brief Michigan hand outcomes questionnaire: cross-cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability testing by Halil İbrahim Ergen, Sedat Yiğit, Tuba Maden, Mehmet Vakıf Keskinbıçkı

“…Objective: This study aimed to develop the Turkish version of the Brief Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (B-MHQ) and to demonstrate its reliability and validity for evaluating hand function in the Turkish population with hand/wrist disorders. Methods: This study was conducted in accordance with Beaton et al.’s Guidelines for the Process of Cross-Cultural Adaptation of SelfReport Measures. …”
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Antiproliferative, Apoptotic, and Autophagic Activity of Ranibizumab, Bevacizumab, Pegaptanib, and Aflibercept on Fibroblasts: Implication for Choroidal Neovascularization by Lyubomyr Lytvynchuk, Andrii Sergienko, Galina Lavrenchuk, Goran Petrovski

“…Methods. Concentration-dependent cellular effects of the four anti-VEGFs were examined in L929 fibroblasts over a 5-day period. …”
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Diversified Image Inpainting With Transformers and Denoising Iterative Refinement by Shuzhen Xu, Wenlong Xiang, Cuicui Lv, Shuo Wang, Guanhua Liu

“…Image inpainting is a long-standing key problem in the field of computer vision, which aims to fill the missing parts of an image with visually realistic and semantically appropriate content. …”
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Impact of upper blepharoplasty on quality of life and its insertion in the context of Brazilian public health: scoping review by Lucas Freire Guerra Boldrin, Juliana Diogo Silva, Marilene Mendes dos Santos

“…Introduction: The aim was to conduct a comprehensive scoping review of available researches on the impact of blepharoplasty on quality of life and its scope within the Unified Health System. Methods: A literature search was performed in the Virtual Health Library, Capes Journals, SciELO, LILACS, Medline, and Cochrane Library databases for studies published within the past five years. …”
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Gene Expression Profiling of the Optic Nerve Head of Patients with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma by Xinrong Wang, Ke Gong, Haiyan Li, Congyi Wang, Chaoyi Qu, Hui Li

“…However, genetic studies on POAG from this perspective are limited. Methods. Microarray dataset GSE45570 of the ONH of healthy individuals and POAG patients were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus. …”
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Innovation and Competitiveness in the Territorial Brand of the Algarve: A Comparative Analysis of Its Social Media Communication and Web Content by Francisco J. Cristòfol, Diego Berraquero-Rodríguez, Gorka Zamarreño-Aramendia, Paulo Falcão Alves

“…The findings reveal a coherent and visually appealing brand narrative centred on the coastal identity of the Algarve, complemented by content related to nature, gastronomy, and cultural heritage. …”
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Integration of Meaning Change Analysis in Language Education: A Pedagogical Approach to Improving Students' Critical Thinking Skills Through Comedy-Based Learning by Umi Faizah, Tsalaatsa ‘Ashri Harsandi, Khabib Sholeh, Kadaryati Kadaryati, Bagiya Bagiya

“… This research aims to explore the integration of the analysis of meaning changes in language learning through comedy media as a contextual and reflective pedagogical approach. Using a mixed-methods design, the study involved 250 high school students from urban and rural backgrounds divided into experimental and control groups. …”
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Religious affiliation and perceptions of healthcare access during and after COVID-19 in Poland by Magdalena Tuczyńska, Maja Matthews-Kozanecka, Ewa Baum, Ewa Baum

“…IntroductionIn response to the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare systems and social life worldwide, this study examines the role of religion in shaping perceptions of healthcare access in Poland during and after the pandemic.MethodsThe research is based on anonymous surveys conducted among adult Poles during the third wave of the pandemic and in the post-pandemic period, with participants divided by the timing of their responses. …”
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SpeechMatch—A novel digital approach to supporting communication for neurodiverse groups by Sarah Lennard, Samuel J. Tromans, Robert Taub, Sarah Mitchell, Rohit Shankar

“…SpeechMatch (https://www.speechmatch.com/) is a digital App which is a pragmatic mobile language training platform that teaches individuals to “match” critical components of conversation and looks to provides subjects with immediate visual feedback to shape identification and expression of emotion in speech. …”
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Peripapillary Intrachoroidal Cavitation in Myopia Evaluated with Multimodal Imaging Comprising “En-Face” Technique by Georges Azar, Romain Leze, Aude Affortit-Demoge, Céline Faure

“…Results. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/25 both eyes. Slit-lamp examination revealed no abnormalities of anterior segment. …”
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Crowdsourcing Evaluation of Video Summarization Algorithm by Avrajyoti Dutta, Dawid Juszka, Mikołaj Leszczuk

“…An experimental comparison was conducted with respect to presentation order and random selection methods. A content-based video segmentation was also used to represent different levels of complexities and visual richness. …”
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The Effect of Pictorial versus Linguistic Context on Iranian EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension by Mohammad Reza Khodadust, Sheida Ahmadi Navareh, Fatemeh Faramarzi Kohnehshahri

“…Objective: The objective of this study was to comparatively examine the effects of pictorial versus linguistic context on Iranian EFL learners’ reading comprehension. Methods: The study involved 60 female EFL learners from the Abidar Private Language Institute during the spring term of 2022 in Sanandaj, Iran; they were selected based on their scores from the Nelson Proficiency Test. …”
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Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Evolution of Choroidal Neovascular Membrane in Choroidal Rupture Managed by Intravitreal Bevacizumab by Massimo Lorusso, Luisa Micelli Ferrari, Eleni Nikolopoulou, Tommaso Micelli Ferrari

“…To describe a case of a 25-year-old man with choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to traumatic choroidal rupture treated with intravitreal bevacizumab and to evaluate the vascular structure of the area near the traumatic choroidal rupture. Methods. The patient underwent complete ophthalmologic evaluation, including best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure, anterior segment and funds examination, and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) at baseline and on each follow-up visit. …”
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Patient-reported outcomes of esthetics, function and oral hygiene with single dental implants 10–15 years after placement: a cross-sectional study by Viveca Wallin Bengtsson, Christel Lindahl, Sven Scholander

“…A second aim was to study the objective esthetics in single dental implants. Material and methods: Patients with one single dental implant in the esthetic zone were selected. …”
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Unraveling Power Consumption Pattern Using Multidimensional Scaling and Clustering Analysis by Utkarsh Misra, Gyana Ranjan Sahoo, Shikhar Prakash, Madhur Srivastava

“…With the rapid growth in electricity demand data and the integration of distributed energy resources, traditional methods struggle to capture zonal load patterns effectively. …”
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