Thermoreversible Hydrocolloid Blends for Structurally Stable Reheated Carrot Purée in Dysphagia Management by Narmatha Maran, Jorry Dharmawan, Kelvin K. T. Goh

“…These findings indicate that A4M-LBG blends offer a practical solution for producing reheatable, visually recognisable meals for individuals with moderate-to-severe dysphagia.…”
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Ancient inspirations in the figural sculpture of Georg Leonhard Weber (1672–1739) by Artur Kolbiarz

“…As the process evolved, its scope and scale expanded with the discovery of new statues, the growth of contemporary collections and the emergence of new methods for reproducing classical models. The impact of copies cast in bronze or plaster could not match the popularity and reach of prints depicting ancient figures. …”
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In Vitro Effects of Some Antibiotics on Purified β-Glucosidases from Rat Liver and Kidney Tissues by Hatibe Kara, Nihal Turkmen Alemdar

“…This study aimed to emphasize the negative aspects of antibiotics by determining their effects on purified enzymes. <b>Methods:</b> Beta glucosidase enzymes (BGLs) were purified from rat liver and kidney tissues using the sepharose-4B-LTyrosine-1-Naphthylamine hydrophobic interaction chromatography method. …”
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An interpretable multi-transformer ensemble for text-based movie genre classification by Faheem Shaukat, Naveed Ejaz, Zeeshan Ashraf, Mrim M. Alnfiai, Nouf Nawar Alotaibi, Salma Mohsen M. Alnefaie

“…Most of the existing works in genre classification use audio-visual modalities. The potential of text-based modalities in movie genre classification is still underexplored. …”
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The normal transverse mesocolon and involvement of the mesocolon in acute pancreatitis: an MRI study. by Xiao Xiao Chi, Xiao Ming Zhang, Tian Wu Chen, Xiao Hua Huang, Lin Yang, Wei Tang, Bo Xiao

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>MRI could be used to visualize transverse-mesocolon involvement. The severity of TMI could reflect that of AP in the clinical setting and imaging. …”
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Determination of Spatial Weed Variability for Precision Spraying by Ufuk Türker

“…Weed patches stay in about the same place from year to year, even though weed density within a patch may vary. Weeds, and methods used to control weeds, can have negative economic and environmental impacts. …”
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Comparative efficacy of intrastromal amphotericin B versus voriconazole in treating deep-stromal refractory fungal keratitis by Charul Singh, Amrita Mohanty, Raksheeth N Rajagopal, Md Hasnat Ali, Joveeta Joseph, Bhupesh Bagga

“…The overall mean LogMAR visual acuity was 1.90 ± 0.6, and the infiltrate size averaged 4.28 ± 1.30 mm vertically and 4.3 ± 1.4 mm horizontally. …”
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On quantitativeness of diffraction-limited quantitative phase imaging by Zdeněk Bouchal, Petr Bouchal, Tereza Chmelíková, Jaromír Fiurášek

“…Hence, it remains unclear whether diffraction-affected QPI provides reliable quantification or merely visualizes phase objects, similar to phase contrast methods. …”
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A randomized trial comparing the effects of single-dose preemptive ketorolac and dexamethasone on postoperative pain and morphine consumption following lumbar laminectomy by Terdsak Phonchan, Surachai Sae-Jung

“…This randomized trial aimed to compare ketorolac and dexamethasone for postoperative pain and morphine use in lumbar laminectomy patients. Methods: This study included 120 patients, ranging in age from 18 to 75 years old, who underwent lumbar laminectomy. …”
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An Optimized Deep-Learning-Based Network with an Attention Module for Efficient Fire Detection by Muhammad Altaf, Muhammad Yasir, Naqqash Dilshad, Wooseong Kim

“…While various traditional machine learning and deep learning techniques have been proposed, their detection performances remain poor, particularly due to low-resolution data and ineffective feature selection methods. Therefore, this study develops a novel framework for accurate fire detection, especially in challenging environments, focusing on two distinct phases: preprocessing and model initializing. …”
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The impact of mental and psychological state on metatarsophalangeal joint replacement outcomes in patients with freiberg’s infraction by Jianmin Qu, Gang Wang, Shihang Cao, Xiaocong Liu, Yi Li, Jun Lu, Junkui Xu

“…The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and visual analogue scale (VAS) were administered preoperatively and at final follow-up to assess psychological status and pain levels. …”
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Radiological and Functional Outcomes of Proximal Fibular Osteotomy Performed under Local Anesthesia in Medial Compartment Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Prospective Short-term Study by Puneet Kamra, Naresh Chander Arora, Nitin Rawal, Akshay Vadhroliya, Praveen Solanki, Mrudul Kyada

“…Monitored for 6 months, clinical outcomes were assessed using the WOMAC score, American Knee Society Score, and visual analog scale (VAS), while radiological evaluations employed hip–knee–ankle (HKA) measurements and lateral/medial joint space ratios. …”
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Assessment of the functioning of the photosynthetic apparatus of Olea europaea L. under freezing temperatures by Sergei Yu. Tsiupka, Valentina A. Tsiupka, Ilya V. Bulavin

“…Exposure to sub-zero temperatures induced a different response both in the manifestation of visual lesions on leaves and in changes in their physiological parameters. …”
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Refractive Errors and Concomitant Strabismus in Children and Adolescents: A Hospital Based Observational Study by Anupam Singh, Omna Chawla, Rupal Verma, Vartika Saxena, Ranjeeta Kumari, Nisheeta Patnaik, Barun Kumar, Devesh Kumawat

“…Glasses were prescribed to achieve the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA). Data collection was done using a predesigned and pretested questionnaire. …”
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Effects of neurocognitive intervention in older adults. A systematic review by Elizabeth Jiménez Puig, Zoylen Fernández Fleites, Yunier Broche Pérez, Daniela Beatriz Vázquez Martínez

“…Effects of improvement in processing speed, selective attention, planning, reaction time, categorization, verbal fluency, comprehension, visual recognition and orientation were reported. …”
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Normative Data for the NeuroCom Sensory Organization Test in United States Military Academy Boxers by Nathan E Henry, Amy N Weart, Erin M Miller, Lisa D Feltner, Donald L Goss

“…The NeuroCom Sensory Organization Test (SOT) is used to objectively quantify balance using input from the visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems. Baseline tests are necessary for comparison post-concussion…”
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Evaluation of water treadmill training, lunging and treadmill training in the rehabilitation of horses with back pain by Tobias Geiger, Liesa Lindenhahn, Julien Delarocque, Florian Geburek

“…Mechanical nociceptive thresholds were determined with pressure algometry. Results Visual muscle development scores for the lumbar region (p = 0.001) and palpation sensitivity scores along the thoracic and lumbar region significantly improved at week 6, compared to baseline (p < 0.001). …”
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Quantitative Coronary Angiography Guidance for Drug‐Eluting Stent Implantation: A Narrative Review by Cheol Whan Lee, Pil Hyung Lee, Seung‐Whan Lee, Patrick W. Serruys

“…Angiography‐guided PCI relies on visual estimation, leading to inter‐ and intra‐observer variability and suboptimal outcomes. …”
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Managing Burning Mouth Syndrome with Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A Clinical Trial of Pain Relief and Quality of Life Improvement by Rahul Srivastava, Saquib Khan, Dhirendra Kumar Singh, Sangita Nath, Dharitri Bharali, Hiroj Bagde

“…Over the course of 12 weeks, participants were randomized to receive either a placebo or 2 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) daily. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to quantify the change in pain intensity, which was the main result. …”
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The Safety of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Ophthalmology by T. N. Kiseleva, M. S. Zaitsev, K. V. Lugovkina

“…Ultrasound diagnosis in ophthalmology went a long way from one-dimensional echography (A-mode) to the complex scanning in real time, which allows to visualize different structural elements of the eye. …”
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