A Novel Skeletonization Algorithm for Topologically Complex Structures: Comparative Analysis and Application to Renal Arterial Trees by Katarzyna Heryan, Stefan-Daniel Caliman

“…Accurate skeletonization of complex vascular structures is essential for clinical applications and anatomical research. …”
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A Multi-Scale Unsupervised Feature Extraction Network with Structured Layer-Wise Decomposition by Yusuf Şevki Günaydın, Baha Şen

“…This decomposition enhances the information richness of input data while preserving its structural integrity, making it especially beneficial for grayscale or low-resolution images. …”
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Trajectory Planning for Autonomous Cars in Low-Structured and Unstructured Environments: A Systematic Review by Cristiano Souza de Oliveira, Rafael De S. Toledo, Vitor H. Tulux Oliveira Victorio, Aldo von Wangenheim

“…Moreover, we summarize the most adopted visual input sensors, their associated data structures that are used as search spaces for local planning, and sensor fusion techniques, which complement the advantages of different types of sensors. …”
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Supply Chain Management: A Structured Narrative Review of Current Challenges and Recommendations for Action by Herbert Jodlbauer, Manuel Brunner, Nadine Bachmann, Shailesh Tripathi, Matthias Thürer

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Measurement of breathing in patients with post-COVID-19 using structured light plethysmography (SLP) by James Stockley, Brendan Cooper, Eyas Alhuthail, Andrew Coney

“…The effects on respiratory physiology are not yet fully understood, but evidence is emerging that there is much dysfunctional breathing reported but little information on tidal ventilation from the acute phase of the infection. Structured light plethysmography (SLP) is a contactless technique of respiratory function testing that measures tidal breathing parameters by assessing thoracoabdominal displacement.Methods In a postdischarge clinic, SLP was performed routinely on 110 hospitalised patients recovering from COVID-19 who had been screened for respiratory symptoms to confirm any respiratory changes occurring after the disease. …”
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Bridging the gap: empowering patients as research partners through a structured training program by Ashley Redding, Leah Copeland, Dana Murphy, Karen Clemmons-Lloyd, Kimberly Cummings, John Doyle, Sandy Kesavan, VeRonica Mitchell, Deyal Riley, Linda Stechison, Sara Santarossa

“…Main body The nine-week training program, created by Patient Engaged Research Center qualitative research experts, empowered patient partners to conduct qualitative research. The structure of the program included asynchronous video lessons, workbook exercises, and live sessions for practice. …”
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Model-based estimates of age-structured SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology in households by Damon J. A. Toth, Theresa R. Sheets, Alexander B. Beams, Sharia M. Ahmed, Nathan Seegert, Jay Love, Lindsay T. Keegan, Matthew H. Samore

“…We paired these data with a probabilistic model of household importation and transmission composed of a novel combination of transmission variability and age- and size-structured heterogeneity. …”
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Frequency and Time-frequency-based Analysis of Pressure Drop Signals in Structured Packed Columns by Pietro Giustacori, Leonardo Zando, Riccardo Bacci Di Capaci, Elisabetta Brunazzi

“…Different liquid loads were investigated to enable a detailed study of the dynamic behavior of the structured packing during the onset of flooding. Two complementary methods were used for data analysis, a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) was used to identify the dominant frequencies associated with the flooded stationary state. …”
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Modelling cell shape in 3D structured environments: A quantitative comparison with experiments. by Rabea Link, Mona Jaggy, Martin Bastmeyer, Ulrich S Schwarz

“…Cell shape plays a fundamental role in many biological processes, including adhesion, migration, division and development, but it is not clear which shape model best predicts three-dimensional cell shape in structured environments. Here, we compare different modelling approaches with experimental data. …”
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Doping investigation of structured GaN devices by highly lateral resolved TOF-SIMS by Patrick Diehle, Stephan Gierth, Mickael Lejoyeux, Karen Geens, Matteo Borga, Frank Altmann

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Uplink and downlink performance analysis of a structured coded NOMA in Cognitive Radio Networks by Wael Abd-Alaziz, Safaa N. Awny, Bilal A. Jebur

“…This study examines the uplink and downlink communication in a structured coded nonorthogonal multiple access (NOMA) in the context of cognitive radio networks (CRNs). …”
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Protein Adsorption by Basal Plane Graphite Surfaces: Molecular Images and Nano-Structured Films by A. Orasanu-Gourlay, R.H. Bradley

“…The precise structure, which was very similar for both proteins, appeared to result from dewetting of the hydrophobic HOPG by the protein solution. …”
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Addressing the role of structured extensive listening among low-proficiency Thai learners of English by Chonlathorn Jantasode, Sugunya Ruangjaroon

“…Despite growing research on extensive listening (EL), structured approaches tailored for low-proficiency EFL learners struggling with self-directed learning are limited. …”
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Graph Neural Network-Based Attribute Auxiliary Structured Grouping for Person Re-Identification by Geyu Tang, Xingyu Gao, Zhenyu Chen, Huicai Zhong

“…To address this problem, we propose a graph neural network based Attribute Auxiliary structured Grouping (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$ \text {A}^{2}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>G) to improve the confidence of the pseudo labels. …”
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TQAgent: Enhancing Table-Based Question Answering with Knowledge Graphs and Tree-Structured Reasoning by Jianbin Zhao, Pengfei Zhang, Yuzhen Wang, Rui Xin, Xiuyuan Lu, Ripeng Li, Shuai Lyu, Zhonghong Ou, Meina Song

“…Table-based question answering (TableQA) has emerged as an important task in natural language processing, yet existing models face challenges in handling complex reasoning and mitigating hallucinations, especially when dealing with diverse table structures. We introduce TQAgent, a framework designed to enhance table-based reasoning by incorporating knowledge graphs and tree-structured reasoning paths. …”
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Breast Pain in a Lactating Person: An Objective Structured Clinical Examination for Clerkship Students by Nicola Young, Kelly Branford, Deborah L. Engle, Sarah K. Dotters-Katz, Andrea Dotson

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Effect of a structured teaching programme on mothers’ knowledge and utilisation of oral rehydration solution by Stephen Nanbur, Clement K. Dongurum, Godwin Achema, Emmanuel Andy, Sopen Chunuan, Kumzhi P. Ringkat, Kenai A. Nanchak, Nanvyat Nannim

“…However, two withdrew, resulting in a response rate of 97.1%. Data were collected by administering a pretest to the respondents and a post-test after a 3-h structured teaching programme on the preparation and utilisation of oral rehydration solution in the treatment of diarrhoea. …”
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Early Introduction of Cenobamate in Uncontrolled Focal Epilepsy: Insights from a Structured Controversy by Angelo Labate, Claudio Liguori, Elena Tartara, Gemma Tumminelli, Annacarmen Nilo, Marta Piccioli, Filippo Dainese, Luigi Del Gaudio, Carlo Di Bonaventura

“…Methods This expert consensus document was developed using a structured controversy methodology, integrating real-world experience and a narrative review of the literature focusing on the role of cenobamate in the management of drug-resistant focal epilepsy. …”
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Contraceptive uptake and compliance after structured contraceptive counseling ‐ secondary outcomes of the LOWE trial by Isabella Bizjak, Niklas Envall, Karin Emtell Iwarsson, Helena Kopp Kallner, Kristina Gemzell‐Danielsson

“…The LOWE trial intervention provided structured contraceptive counseling resulting in increased uptake of LARC. …”
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Structured design of a hydrochar-supported LDH/MOF composite for improved photocatalytic applications by Gilberto Rafael Jarre-Vera, Bryan Fernando Rivadeneira-Mendoza, Kevin Jhon Fernández-Andrade, Krishna Kumar Yadav, Iris B. Pérez-Almeida, María Dolores Saquete, Nuria Boluda-Botella, Joan Manuel Rodríguez-Díaz

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