A Deep Learning-Based Solution to the Class Imbalance Problem in High-Resolution Land Cover Classification by Pengdi Chen, Yong Liu, Yuanrui Ren, Baoan Zhang, Yuan Zhao

“…Specifically, HRUMamba adopts a pre-trained HRNet as the encoder for capturing fine-grained local features and incorporates a modified scaled visual state space (SVSS) block in the decoder to model long-range dependencies effectively. …”
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Assessing health literacy and subsequent implementation of an animated video to enhance understanding for patients with nephrolithiasis by Anand Prabhu, Jason Bylund, John Roger Bell, Amul Bhalodi, Andrew Harris

“…Background. The use of visual aids to enhance patient learning is becoming increasingly common in medicine. …”
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Prospective validation of the Barcelona scale for the assessment of mucosal cleanliness during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy by Henry Córdova, Irina Luzko, Javier Tejedor-Tejada, Edgar Castillo-Regalado, Eva Barreiro-Alonso, Pedro Delgado-Guillena, Pilar Diez Redondo, Martin Galdin, Ana García-Rodríguez, Luis Hernández, Ma Henar Núñez Rodríguez, Agustín Seoane, Javier Jiménez Sánchez, Joaquín Cubiella, Rodrigo Jover, Antonio Rodríguez-D’Jesús, Cautar El Maimouni, Leticia Moreira, Oswaldo Ortiz, Joan Llach, Gloria Fernández-Esparrach

“…Design: Multicenter prospective study conducted in 14 hospitals in Spain. Methods: From January 2022 to December 2023, patients undergoing EGD were included. …”
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Raster electron microscopy in the analysis of plant raw materials of virgin grapes (<i>Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i> (L.) Planch.) by F. D. Evsikov, A. A. Gudkova, A. I. Slivkin

“…Planch.).Materials and methods. The object of the study was developed leaves of the virgin grape, harvested in the Voronezh region in the summer of 2022 and dried in the shade. …”
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Peak stent discomfort occurs early and ureteral stent with distal loop design has less pain–A pilot prospective randomised single-blinded trial over 2 weeks by Kheng Sit Lim, Zhi Wei Law, Marcus Way Lunn Chow, Allen Soon Phang Sim, Henry Sun Sien Ho

“…Methods: Forty adults requiring retrograde unilateral ureteral stent placements were enrolled. …”
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FPGA-oriented lightweight multi-modal free-space detection network by Feiyi Fang, Junzhu Mao, Wei Yu, Jianfeng Lu

“…In this paper, we propose a network lightweight method for a multi-modal free-space detection algorithm. …”
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Comparison of Noise Reduction Algorithms for Optical Coherence Tomography Images of Skin Melanoma by O. O. Myakinin

“…To obtain comparative test results on a set of ОКТ images of skin melanoma using various noise reduction algorithms.Materials and methods. A number of noise reduction algorithms were described, which include two relatively simple classical algorithms: Wiener and median, and more complex ones: a Complex Diffusion Filter (CDF), an Interval type-II Fuzzy Anisotropic Diffusion Filter (ITTFADF) and an Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) filter, previously proposed by the author for visualizing of mesh implants. …”
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Transformation and transcendence – reforming news production in the convergent media era by Zhi Li, Yinchang Chen

“…Due to the use of video, audio and H5 forms of news in new media, in addition to traditional media primarily based on text and image content, news reporting is now more diverse, visually appealing and innovative. The process of producing news has changed as a result of media convergence, becoming more effective, adaptable and diverse. …”
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Identifying what matters to adults with mobility limitations regarding their experiences with medications: A concept mapping study. by Sara J T Guilcher, Lauren Cadel, Amanda C Everall, Anita Kaiser, Stephanie R Cimino, Rasha El-Kotob, Lisa McCarthy, Colleen O'Connell, Crystal MacKay, James Milligan, Aisha Lofters, Sander L Hitzig, Diana Zidarov

“…Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop potential items for a patient-reported experience measure related to medication use for adults with mobility limitations.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a concept mapping study with people with mobility limitations. …”
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Effect of Integrated Postural Training in Individuals with Text Neck Syndrome by Radha Bhende, Sandeep Shinde, Pooja Jain

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of integrated postural training in individuals with text neck syndrome. Methods: This study included 80 participants clinically diagnosed with text neck syndrome who were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Gastric Cancer Imaging: Computed Tomographic Pneumogastrography by I. D. Amelina, L. N. Shevkunov, A. M. Karachun, A. L. Muravtseva, A. S. Artemyeva

“…This group consisted of: 3 (1.2%) and 1 (0.4%) patients with pT1a and pT1b invasion depth tumors, respectively. All non-visualized tumors had a superficial morphological type of growth (Type 0–II (3 cases with 0–IIa and 1 case with 0–IIb); their sizes were less than 2 cm. …”
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Retrospective comparison of cortical bone trajectory and pedicle screw in lumbar fusion for patients over 80, including sagittal balance: a single-center study by Giwuk Jang, Seungjun Ryu, Sanghoon Lee, Jeong-yoon Park, Dong-ah Shin, Hoyeol Zhang

“…Of these 68 patients, 24 and 44 underwent posterior lumbar interbody fusion with cortical bone trajectory and pedicle screw, respectively. Results The Visual Analog Scale for back pain was significantly lower in the cortical bone trajectory group than in the pedicle screw group at 6 months postoperatively (P = 0.049). …”
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Radiation diagnostics of the state of ventilation and pulmonary circulation in patients with COPD by O. S. Sementsov, S. V. Stepanenko

“…It is believed that in the initial stages of COPD, when spirometry and clinical data do not reveal abnormalities, radiological diagnosis is more sensitive than functional tests. Among the modern methods of radiological diagnosis of lung diseases - the method of CT today is the most sensitive and specific method of detecting pathological changes in the lung parenchyma and respiratory tract, it is available and widely used in everyday practice. …”
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Effect of Compression Rotation Intervals on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Quality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Chinnawudh Sawee, Chaitong Churuangsuk, Veerapong Vattanavanit

“…This group demonstrated lower levels of fatigue, as indicated by a significant reduction on the visual analog scale for fatigue (SMD = −1.27, 95% CI: −2.24 to −0.30, p < 0.001). …”
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MMYFnet: Multi-Modality YOLO Fusion Network for Object Detection in Remote Sensing Images by Huinan Guo, Congying Sun, Jing Zhang, Wuxia Zhang, Nengshuang Zhang

“…Further validation through parameter sensitivity experiments, ablation studies, and visual analyses confirms the effectiveness of the CSIFF module. …”
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Ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence in graphic design: challenges, opportunities and the future of creative practice by Sandra Dedijer, Nemanja Kašiković, Magdolna Pál, Ivana Jurič, Živko Pavlović, Saša Petrović, Gala Golubović

“…Today, AI is transforming how graphic designers work by introducing innovative tools and methods that enhance creativity, efficiency, and production capabilities. …”
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Comparative efficacy and safety of local anesthesia combinations for labor pain relief: a network meta-analysis by Pan Li, Xiaoting Ma, Meng Zhang, Longlu Cao, Ran Duan, Jianli Li

“…The combination of Ropivacaine_Dexmedetomidine_Sufentanil (Rop_Dex_Suf) was the most effective and fast in reducing Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores at 30 min after block, compared to most other anesthesia schemes. …”
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Face mask identification with enhanced cuckoo optimization and deep learning-based faster regional neural network by Binay Kumar Pandey, Digvijay Pandey, Mesfin Esayas Lelisho

“…However, innate images from unmanned aerial vehicles show an adaptable visual effect in an uncontrolled environment, making face-mask detection and recognition harder. …”
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Individualized Technique Feedback for Instant Technique Improvements and Knee Abduction Moment Reductions – A New Approach for ‘Sidestepping’ ACL Injuries? by Kevin Bill, Patrick Mai, Lasse Mausehund, Sigurd Solbakken, Tron Krosshaug, Uwe G. Kersting

“… # Study Design Controlled laboratory cohort study # Methods Three-dimensional biomechanics of 48 adolescent female handball players were recorded during a handball-specific sidestep cut. …”
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Low-level laser treatment applied at auriculotherapy points to reduce postoperative pain in third molar surgery: A randomized, controlled, single-blinded study. by Hélio Sampaio-Filho, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Marcela Leticia Leal Gonçalves, Daniela de Fátima Teixeira da Silva, Maria Cristina Borsatto, Isabel Peixoto Tortamano, Priscila Larcher Longo, Christiane Pavani, Kristianne Porta Santos Fernandes, Raquel Agnelli Mesquita-Ferrari, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana

“…<h4>Study design</h4>Randomized, controlled, single-blinded study.<h4>Methods</h4>Eighty-four bilateral, symmetrical third molar surgeries were performed in 42 healthy patients using a split-mouth design. …”
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