Research on navigation method in closed-canopy orchard based on 3D LiDAR by Zhigang ZHANG, Kaiyuan BAO, Wenyu ZHANG, Fan DING, Zongyi TONG, Fukang ZHOU

“…Terrain compensation for 3D LiDAR point cloud positions was implemented via an attitude and heading reference system (AHRS). …”
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Evolving epidemiology of HCC in Spain by Margarita Sala, Sonia Pascual, Maria Rosa Rota Roca, Ana María Matilla, Marta Campos, Manuel Delgado, María Teresa Ferrer, José Luís Montero, Jesús Manuel González-Santiago, Antonio Guerrero, Carles Aracil, Carlos Rodríguez-Lope, Marta Romero-Gutiérrez, Miguel Sogbe, Sergio Vázquez-Rodríguez, Javier Fuentes Olmo, Beatriz Mínguez, Luís Cortés-García, Nicolau Vallejo-Senra, Paloma Rendón Unceta, Ariadna Clos, Dácil Díaz-Bethencourt, Araceli García Sánchez, Raisa Quiñones Castro, Javier Bustamante, Christie Perelló, Juan José Urquijo Ponce, Hernán Andreu Serra, Camilo Julio Llamoza-Torres, Silvia Montoliu, Cristina Fernández-Marcos, Ana Guiberteau, Manuel Hernández-Guerra, Mercedes Vergara, Alexia María Fernández-López, María Paz Valer López-Fando, María Luisa Gutiérrez-García, Tánia Hernáez-Alsina, Susana Coll, Berta Cuyás, María Julia Morillas, Susana Rebolledo Olmedo, Miguel Fernández-Bermejo, Mercè Roget, Irina Calvo Ramos, Gemma Pacheco del Río, Raimon Rifà, Pilar Conde Gacho, Mónica Llorente Barrio, Mariano Gómez-Rubio, Irene Peñas, Isabel Serra, Alba Cachero, María Reig, Álvaro Giraldez, Marta Guerrero, José Xavier Segarra, José Luis Lledó, Álvaro Díaz-González, Carolina Delgado, Mercedes Iñarrairaegui, María Milagros Rodríguez-González, María Lázaro, María Bermúdez-Ramos, Alberto Lué, Esther Molina, Manuel Alberto Macías-Rodríguez, Manuel Rodríguez, Valentina Chiminazzo, María Varela

“…The registry shows a decrease in hepatitis C-related HCC, an increase in LDrMS and HCC in non-cirrhotic livers. Surveillance was implemented in ∼80% of the recommended population. There is a need for improved screening and prevention strategies, particularly for alcohol abuse and LDrMS, to enhance HCC management. …”
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Climate resilience differs across dairy sheep populations in Europe by M.J. Carabaño, V. Tsartsianidou, D. Hazard, H. Larroque, D. Buisson, C. Pineda-Quiroga, E. Ugarte, M. Serrano, M.A. Jiménez, A. Triantafyllidis, G. Arsenos, C. Díaz, M. Ramón

“…Given the expected increase in temperatures associated with climate change, dairy sheep farming based on the breeds less adapted with warm conditions and also for the more intensive systems based on highly producing animals will need to implement heat abatement strategies or incorporate heat tolerance in the selection programmes to improve future adaptation.…”
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Effectiveness of family-based behavioral intervention for smoking cessation in low-income households: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Meng Yao Li, Tzu Tsun Luk, Derek Yee Tak Cheung, Zi Qiu Guo, Ka Ka Siu, Jia Guo, Sophia Siu Chee Chan, Tai Hing Lam, Sai Yin Ho, Sheng Zhi Zhao, Man Ping Wang

“…Interventions that incorporated behavioral counseling with NRT and implemented with a long-term follow-up tended to be more effective. …”
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Socio-economic contextual determinants and behavioral changes during pregnancy: evidence from the "MAMI-MED" cohort by Francesca Bitonti, Angelo Mazza, Martina Barchitta, Andrea Maugeri, Roberta Magnano San Lio, Giuliana Favara, Claudia La Mastra, Maria Clara La Rosa, Fabiola Galvani, Elisa Pappalardo, Carla Ettore, Giuseppe Ettore, Federico Mertoli, Carmela Elita Schillaci, Antonella Agodi

“…Mann–Whitney test, Kruskal–Wallis tests, logistic regressions and mixtures of regressions models with concomitant variables are implemented 1) to investigate the associations between contextual covariates and individual responses, 2) to assess the presence of latent sub-groups of the population reacting differently to the same contextual factors. …”
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Layer-by-Layer Multifractal Scanning of Optically Anisotropic Architectonics of Blood Plasma Films: Fundamental and Applied Aspects by Alexander Ushenko, Natalia Pavlyukovich, Oksana Khukhlina, Olexander Pavlyukovich, Mykhaylo Gorsky, Iryna Soltys, Alexander Dubolazov, Yurii Ushenko, Olexander Salega, Ivan Mikirin, Jun Zheng, Zhebo Chen, Lin Bin

“…In the proposed model, algorithms were developed to relate the real and imaginary parts of the complex elements of the Jones matrix to the theziograms of linear and circular birefringence. To experimentally implement these algorithms, a novel optical technology was introduced for polarization-interference registration and phase scanning of the laser speckle field of blood plasma facies. …”
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Targeted sequencing of Enterobacterales bacteria using CRISPR-Cas9 enrichment and Oxford Nanopore Technologies by Hugh Cottingham, Louise M. Judd, Jessica A. Wisniewski, Ryan R. Wick, Thomas D. Stanton, Ben Vezina, Nenad Macesic, Anton Y. Peleg, Iruka N. Okeke, Kathryn E. Holt, Jane Hawkey

“…To improve the detection of harmful bacteria, we implemented a technique aimed at increasing the amount of data from target pathogens when combined with modern DNA sequencing technologies. …”
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Age and sex specific thresholds for risk stratification of cardiovascular disease and clinical decision making: prospective open cohort study by Matthew Sperrin, Angela M Wood, Lois Kim, Zhe Xu, Emanuele Di Angelantonio, Stephen Kaptoge, Juliet Usher-Smith, Matthew Arnold, Lisa Pennells, Ryan Chung

“…Assuming that treatment with statins would be initiated in those identified as high risk, differences in the estimated gain in cardiovascular disease-free life years from statin treatment for strategy B versus strategy A were 0.14 and 0.16 years for women and men aged 40 years, respectively; among individuals aged 40-49 years, the numbers needed to treat to prevent one cardiovascular disease event for strategy B versus strategy A were 39 versus 21 in women and 19 versus 15 in men, respectively.Conclusions This study quantified the potential gains in cardiovascular disease-free life years when implementing prevention strategies based on age and sex specific risk thresholds instead of a fixed risk threshold for allocation of statin treatment. …”
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Longitudinal graphics of patient-reported physical function in patients treated for hematologic malignancies by Gita Thanarajasingam, Vishal Bhatnagar, Brie N. Noble, Ting-Yu Chen, Mallorie H. Fiero, Ron Hoffman, Molly Jeffery, Gina L. Mazza, John Mascarenhas, Ruben Mesa, Meena Murugappan, Joseph Ross, Surbhi Sidana, Rahma Warsame, Paul G. Kluetz, Amylou C. Dueck

“…Confidence intervals and reference lines were included as applicable, and colorblind accessible colors were implemented to ensure inclusivity of all visualizations. …”
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Enhanced Community Detection via Convolutional Neural Network: A Modified Approach Based on MRFasGCN Algorithm by Puneet Kumar, Dalwinder Singh, Mamoona Humayun, Ali Alqazzaz, Arun Malik, Ibrahim Alrashdi, Isha Batra, Ghadah Naif Alwakid

“…In this algorithm, researchers have integrated the technique of Graph Convolutional Neural Network (GCN) with the statistical model Markov Random Field (MRF) to get better results and after implementing it on large datasets comparison is done on its results with other state-of-the-art algorithms and got to know its performance is far better than any other algorithm. …”
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Multidrug Resistance, Biofilm-Forming Ability, and Molecular Characterization of <i>Vibrio</i> Species Isolated from Foods in Thailand by Watcharapong Mitsuwan, Ratchadaporn Boripun, Phirabhat Saengsawang, Sutsiree Intongead, Sumaree Boonplu, Rawiwan Chanpakdee, Yukio Morita, Sumalee Boonmar, Napapat Rojanakun, Natnicha Suksriroj, Chollathip Ruekaewma, Titima Tenitsara

“…Conclusions: These findings impact the understanding of antibiotic-resistant <i>Vibrio</i> spp. in food samples, which could be applied for implementing control measures in aquaculture farming and food safety plans.…”
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Machine learning to improve HIV screening using routine data in Kenya by Jonathan D. Friedman, Jonathan M. Mwangi, Kennedy J. Muthoka, Benedette A. Otieno, Jacob O. Odhiambo, Frederick O. Miruka, Lilly M. Nyagah, Pascal M. Mwele, Edmon O. Obat, Gonza O. Omoro, Margaret M. Ndisha, Davies O. Kimanga

“…However, few studies have used routinely collected programme data as the basis for implementing a real‐time clinical decision support system to improve HIV screening. …”
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Multicentre randomised trial of screening with sFlt1/PlGF and planned delivery to prevent pre-eclampsia at term: protocol of the PE37 study by M Timmermans, Josefina Mora, Francesc Figueras, I Casas, H Castillo, Eduard Gratacos, Ladislav Krofta, Francesca Crovetto, Fatima Crispi, Carmina Comas, Alicia Martínez-Varea, Anna Kajdy, Elisa Llurba, Lina Youssef, Juan Luis Delgado, Isabel Puig, Katerina Mackova, Albert Tubau, Aina Ruiz, Antoni Paya, Maria Prat, Frederic Chantraine, Maria Fernanda Lopez-Tinajero, RJ Campos, V Parriego, D Sys, J Modzelewski

“…Previously proposed approaches are based on combined third-trimester screening and/or prophylactic drugs, but these policies are unlikely to be widely implementable in many world settings. Recent evidence shows that the soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (s-Flt-1) to placental growth factor (PlGF) ratio measured at 35–37 weeks’ gestation predicts term pre-eclampsia with an 80% detection rate. …”
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Drug resistance mutations among people living with HIV and ART failure in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional studyResearch in context by Sezanur Rahman, Md Safiullah Sarker, Md Mobarok Hossain, Md Abir Hossain, Mohammad Fakhruddin, Rubel Howlader, Golam Sarwar, Sharful Islam Khan, Mustafizur Rahman

“…This study also advocates for exploring barriers to ART adherence and implementing personalized ART strategies in national ART programs. …”
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Engaging the private sector as part of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis service delivery in Vietnam: a comparative analysis of uptake, persistence and HIV seroconversion from 2018 to 2... by Bao Ngoc Vu, Kimberly Green, Huong Phan, Long Tran, Phuong Phan, Tham Tran, Linh Doan, Yen Vu, Chau Pham, Dao Nguyen, Anh Doan, Trang Ngo, Phuong Tran, Vuong Nguyen, Bieu Nguyen, Thai Phan, Ha Nguyen

“…We assessed the effectiveness of this approach to inform ongoing efforts to accelerate epidemic control by 2030.MethodsWe implemented a process evaluation with longitudinal design using retrospective programmatic data collected and uploaded onto a secure online system (HMED) from 23 public and 17 private PrEP clinics in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), and Dong Nai. …”
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Encouragement of patients’ self-management in primary care for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases (DECADE): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial by Hanna Hardt, Antje Bergmann, Iris Tinsel, Maja Börger, Melanie Kamp, Thomas Kloppe, Anja Rakebrandt, Tina Görbing, Susanne Kutter, Henna Riemenschneider

“…Most patients with cardiovascular risks (CVRs) have difficulties implementing health-promoting behavioural changes. In this study, a complex intervention containing evidence-based patient materials and structured follow-up consultations are intended to strengthen patients’ self-management to improve health behaviour.Methods and analysis In this cluster randomised controlled trial, we investigate the effects of the intervention 'Decision aid, action planning and follow-up support for patients to reduce the 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases' (DECADE) using a 2×2 design. …”
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Operational evaluation of the deployment of Malaria/CRP Duo and Dengue Duo rapid diagnostic tests for the management of febrile illness by village malaria workers in rural Cambodia by Marc T. Visser, Dysoley Lek, Bipin Adhikari, Arjun Chandna, Moul Vanna, Sam Ol, Voeurng Bunreth, Chan Davoeung, Yok Sovann, Dafne Umans, Yoel Lubell, Rusheng Chew, Richard J. Maude, Rob W. van der Pluijm, Rupam Tripura, Naomi Waithira, Siv Sovannaroth, Michèle van Vugt, Lorenz von Seidlein, Mavuto Mukaka, Arjen Dondorp, Thomas J. Peto, James J. Callery

“…Methods A mixed methods operational research study was implemented to evaluate the use of two combination-RDTs (combo-RDTs) as an expansion of the VMW role, enabling VMWs in Cambodia to test for diseases other than malaria for the first time. …”
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Epidemic status of echinococcosis, brucellosis, and tuberculosis among rural residents in three counties of Wuzhong City, Ningxia, China in 2023 by Yan Huo, Jing Tang, MiXue Guo, SiYu Hou, Wei Zhao

“…To achieve effective and precise prevention and control of zoonoses, comprehensive measures should be implemented.…”
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Cardiometabolic index predicts cardiovascular events in aging population: a machine learning-based risk prediction framework from a large-scale longitudinal study by Yuanxi Luo, Yuanxi Luo, Zhiyang Yin, Xin Li, Xin Li, Chong Sheng, Ping Zhang, Dongjin Wang, Dongjin Wang, Yunxing Xue

“…Following baseline characteristic comparisons and CVD incidence rate calculations, we implemented multiple Cox regression models to assess CMI’s cardiovascular risk prediction capabilities. …”
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Multi-drug resistant (MDR) and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli isolated from slaughtered pigs and slaughterhouse workers in Yaoundé, Cameroon by Moise Matakone, Raspail Carrel Founou, Luria Leslie Founou, Brice Davy Dimani, Patrice Landry Koudoum, Marie Christine Fonkoua, Yap Boum-II, Hortense Gonsu, Michel Noubom

“…Heightening awareness on appropriate antibiotic use in humans and animals as well as implementing stringent biosecurity and food safety measures are imperative to prevent the emergence and spread of AMR in the country.…”
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