Perioperative factors influencing post-appendectomy outcomes in adults: a single-center prospective study in the North of Palestine by Alaa Zayed, Khaled Demyati, Abdulsalam Alkaiyat, Alaa Omari, Eliana Masri, Zain Saqfalhait, Yazan.N.A.Abdallah, Obayda Darawsha, Mohammed Hajhamad

“…Understanding these factors is essential to enhance patient care and recovery. Methods This prospective, single-center observational study was conducted at Secondary Surgical Hospital, Nablus, Palestine, from April 2021 to February 2022. …”
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Evaluating tonsillectomy-related YouTube videos via a human expert review and the ChatGPT-4: a multi-method quality analysis by Serkan Serifler, Fatih Gul

“…Videos were also categorized as transcript-heavy or visually rich to examine the effect of visual presentation. …”
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GenePixKolor (GPK) Fusion: A Novel Evolutionary Algorithm-Based Optimized NFT Card Generation and Rarity Ranking Method for Gaming Tokenomics by J. Guruprakash, P. Pradeep, L. B. Krithika

“…Fusing pixel rarity with trait rarity provides a more holistic assessment of an NFT’s uniqueness, balancing functional value with visual attractiveness. This approach addresses the limitations of existing rarity calculation methods, offering a more refined and comprehensive evaluation of the NFT. …”
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Indoor Dynamic Environment Mapping Based on Semantic Fusion and Hierarchical Filtering by Yiming Li, Luying Na, Xianpu Liang, Qi An

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Early Detection of Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment Through EEG-SSVEP-Based Machine Learning Model by Dohyun Kim, Jinseok Park, Hojin Choi, Hokyoung Ryu, Martin Loeser, Kyoungwon Seo

“…In this study, we focused on electroencephalography with steady-state visual evoked potentials (EEG-SSVEP), known for its high-resolution, real-time monitoring of brain response to flicker stimulation, as a promising method for early MCI identification. …”
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Therapeutic implications of clay palm press ceramic art practice by Okewu Ebute Jonathan, Thavanesi Gurayah

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Poetic Formula “I see” in K. N. Batyushkov’s Work: Creative Assimila-tion of the Derzhavin Tradition by K. A. Potashova

“…The author analyses the visual metaphors of K. N. Batyushkov’s poetry, in which he acts as the creative heir to the artistic style of G. …”
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ZMET-Analysis of Archetypes Among Students by V. M. Kiselev, S. A. Afonsky, N. A. Zherebtsova

“…The research was done in spring 2018 among students of the Russian Plekhanov University of Economics using the method of questionnaire survey. Respondents were surveyed by showing them a random raw of well-known visual images with the request to choose from the list of psycho-emotional conditions the unlimited number of their own associations. …”
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Integration of BIM and ar with VSLAM to assist in construction site inspection by Wei-Liang Kuo, Bo-Kai Huan, Shang-Hsien Hsieh, Yuan-Hao Tsai, Yun-Tsui Chang

“…The system uses a two-phase indoor positioning method: initial localization via visual markers and real-time tracking with VSLAM, enabling precise defect tracking and efficient model adjustments. …”
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Blur Feature Extraction Plus Automatic KNN Matting: A Novel Two Stage Blur Region Detection Method for Local Motion Blurred Images by Minghua Zhao, Dan Li, Zhenghao Shi, Shuangli Du, Peng Li, Jing Hu

“…To deal with the serious visual artifacts caused by the consistent restoration algorithm on local motion blurred images, a novel two stage blur region detection method including coarse location and region refinement for local blurred images is proposed in this paper. …”
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An ensemble method for cloud mask calculation based on data from the AHI instrument onboard the Himawari-8/9 satellite using convolutional neural networks by A.I. Andreev, S.I. Malkovsky, M.O. Kuchma, Y.A. Shamilova

“…The paper explores a method for calculating a cloud mask based on the use of several convolutional neural network classifiers trained for various observation conditions using a bootstrapping method. …”
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Enhancing Optical Distribution Point Placement: A Decision Support System Integrating Weighted Product Method, Content-Based Filtering, and Location-Based Services by Widiatry Widiatry, Viktor Handrianus Pranatawijaya, Dea Jeany Lestari

“…The system’s ability to recommend ODPs based on customer needs, while visualizing key data through LBS, enhances the effectiveness of network expansion strategies. …”
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Multiaxial creep deformation investigation of miniature cruciform specimen for type 304 stainless steel at 923 K using non-contact displacement-measuring method by Hiyoshi Noritake

“…The multiaxial creep testing method using a cruciform specimen has several advantages, and the authors successfully downsized the specimen. …”
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High Velocity Impact Response and Damage Analysis of Hybrid Aluminum/Carbon Fiber/Pineapple Leaf Fiber Laminates for Automotive Structure Using TOPSIS Method by Hanyue Xiao, Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan, Farah Syazwani Shahar, Suhas Yeshwant Nayak, Muhammad Imran Najeeb, Siti Madiha Muhammad Amir, Sapizah Rahim

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A two-stage model for enhanced mango leaf disease detection using an innovative handcrafted spatial feature extraction method and knowledge distillation process by Mohammad Manzurul Islam, Mst. Nasrat Jahan Niva, Abdullahi Chowdhury, Saleh Masum, Rifat Ara Shams, Taskeed Jabid, Md. Sawkat Ali, Md. Mostofa Kamal Rasel, Muhammad Firoz Mridha

“…Unpredictable climate patterns and plant diseases remain major challenges, emphasizing the need for more reliable disease detection methods. Traditionally, plant disease identification has relied on visual examination, a method that is often inaccurate. …”
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Quadratus Lumborum Block versus Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Acetabular Fracture Surgery by Stoppa Method: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Noninferiority Trial by Alireza Mirkheshti, Morteza Hashemian, Dariush Abtahi, Sara Shayegh, Alireza Manafi-Rasi, Shahram Sayadi, Elham Memary, Nazli Karami, Baharak Rostamian, Alireza Shakeri

“…The visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess the pain intensity at different times for all participants. …”
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Efficacy and safety of a new combined treatment method of ultraviolet corneal collagen crosslinking in combination with personalized transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy of... by A. A. Golyakov, R. R. Fayzrakhmanov, M. M. Shishkin, Yu. S. Timofeev

“…To evaluate the efficacy and safety of our proposed method for treating keratoconus (Pirogov protocol), including patients with a corneal thickness of less than 450 mm, providing for corneal collagen UV crosslinking in combination with personalized transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). …”
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Multi-scale target intelligent detection method for coal, foreign object and early damage of conveyor belt surface under low illumination and dust fog by Hongwei FAN, Jinpeng LIU, Xiangang CAO, Chao ZHANG, Xuhui ZHANG, Man LI, Hongwei MA, Qinghua MAO

“…The intelligent transportation system of coal mine needs to carry out integrated visual detection of foreign object such as gangue and belt damage. …”
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Ask Your Relative: A mixed method analysis of the Sexual Health and Healthy Relationship Q&As submitted by American Indian Alaska Native young adults by Stephanie Craig Rushing, Amanda Gchachu Kakuska, Jane Manthei, Tommy Ghost Dog, Asia Brown, Corey Begay, Celena Ghost Dog, Michelle Singer, Sean Simpson, Kelley Milligan, Allyson Kelley

“…There is a continued need to better understand the health-seeking behaviors of AIAN youth, especially those related to healthy relationships and sexual health, to improve the alignment of health resources to their needs. Methods This mixed-method study began with two phases. …”
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Instrumented gait analysis post‐anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in pediatric patients: A non‐invasive method for quantifying the static and dynamic leg axis by Leonie Kijewski, Eva Böker, Karoline Hofmann, Thomas Engel, Pierre Hepp, Maren Witt

“…IGA may offer a more precise method to track rehabilitation progress and detect altered gait biomechanics following ACL reconstruction (ACLR). …”
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