Digital measurement of pupil size, corneal size, and eccentricity in Guinea pigs using python compared with traditional OCT by Hao Wu, Zhongbao Qiao, Chi Cheng, Wenting Luo, Ting Wan, Na Lu, Tong Qiao, Yue Di

“…The program integrated edge detection (Canny algorithm), curve fitting (conic curve equation) and pixel-actual distance conversion modules, and designed a graphical user interface (GUI) to visualize the operation. Measured parameters included pupil size, corneal size and eccentricity to compare the difference between in vivo and ex vivo measurements and to verify the accuracy of the method. …”
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Real-Time Object Pose Tracking System With Low Computational Cost for Mobile Devices by Yo-Chung Lau, Kuan-Wei Tseng, Peng-Yuan Kao, I-Ju Hsieh, Hsiao-Ching Tseng, Yi-Ping Hung

“…In general, state-of-the-art methods address this problem using deep neural networks, which indeed yield satisfactory results. …”
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Comparison of Animal-assisted Therapy, Virtual Reality, and Conventional Pretreatment Behavior Modification Techniques: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study by Ketki Kashyap, Kopal Singh, Shivani Mathur, Manvi Malik, Pulkit Jhingan, Pallavi Anand

“…Conclusion: A significant reduction in the anxiety levels of children was seen in AAT and VR, and hence, both methods can be employed to abate the dental anxiety experienced by a child.…”
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Comparison of two types of electrodontometry devices when used to determine the effectiveness of anesthesia by A. Zh. Petrikas, O. A. Petrikas, E. V. Chestnykh, V. V. Turovtsev, I. O. Larichkin, D. V. Medvedev, K. V. Kulikova

“…The main disadvantage of these methods is the weakness of the generated current, which leads to a distortion of the assessment of the pain sensitivity of the teeth.…”
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Robust Portfolio Selection Under Model Ambiguity Using Deep Learning by Sadegh Miri, Erfan Salavati, Mostafa Shamsi

“…The results showcase that our ANN-based method outperforms traditional benchmark methods such as equally weighted portfolio and adaptive mean–variance portfolio selection.…”
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Deep learning-based automatic differentiation of acute angle closure with or without zonulopathy using ultrasound biomicroscopy: a comparison of diagnostic performance with ophthal... by Haotian Lin, Jing Huang, Lu Cheng, Jingjing Huang, Hailiu Chen, Yunlan Ling, Shufen Lin, Jiaming Hong, Shaopeng Liu, Ethan Wu, Yangyunhui Li

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Leveraging faith-leaders to prevent violence against women and girls: A qualitative study of evangelical faith-leaders' perceptions in Woliso, Ethiopia. by Wosene Berhanu, Elisa Gobbo, Addise Amado Dube, Nesanet Megersa, Yoska Amenu, Mengistu Demeke, Adamu Addisse, Sibylle Herzig Van Wees

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A qualitative study design drawing on 14 semi-structured interviews and observational data from workshops with Evangelical faith-leaders that explored their views on gender equality and VAWG. …”
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Sappho Léondias (1830-1900) by Louisa Christodoulidou

“…One of her major works was her translation of Racine's Esther.A zealous advocate of female education Sappho Leondias played an important role in supporting the female identity as well as in establishing more progressive ideas and methods in teaching. Her active roles in promoting gender equality in education brought her into conflict, especially in the press, with prominent Greek scholars of her time. …”
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Unbounded quantum advantage in communication complexity measured by distinguishability by Satyaki Manna, Anubhav Chaturvedi, Debashis Saha

“…We demonstrate that quantum communication outperforms classical communication presenting explicit protocols and utilizing semidefinite programming methods. In particular, we demonstrate unbounded quantum advantage for random access codes and Hadamard graph-based equality problems. …”
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A study on the clinical presentations and treatment response to different therapies in seasonal allergic conjunctivitis by Srilekha Berelli, Sachin Daigavane, Pradeep Kumar Panigrahi

“…Conclusion: Both bepotastine besilate and loteprednol etabonate were found to be equally efficacious in the treatment of SAC.…”
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Preservation Technique of Dwarf Elephant Grass Cuttings (Pennisetum purpureum CV mott.) by Desy Valentina P, Nevy Diana Hanafi, Tri Hesti Wahyuni, Achmad Sadeli

“…The breeding of dwarf elephant grass generally uses vegetative methods, namely using cuttings. The constraints faced and the distribution of cuttings are the nature of which are easily damaged during storage due to physiological activities and invasion of microorganisms. …”
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İLKÖĞRETİM ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN GÖRÜŞLERİNE GÖRE ÖĞRETMENLERİN ETKİLİLİĞİ by Erten GÖKÇE

“…Furthermore, the results demonstrated that the teachers did not move around in class and they did not create equal opportunity for the students to participate. …”
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Designed Omnidirectional Antenna of Quarter-Mode Substrate-Integrated Waveguide Element with Characteristic Mode Analysis by Wei Hu, Liangfu Peng, Tao Tang, Maged A. Aldhaeebi, Thamer S. Almoneef, Jaouhar Mouine

“…This study investigates the design of omnidirectional antennas, using a characteristic mode analysis (CMA), and explores two distinct feeding methods. The first method employs equal-amplitude and in-phase excitation across all ports, whereas the second method utilizes equal-amplitude excitation with a 180° phase difference between adjacent ports. …”
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VERBAL, SOCIAL AND BIOGENETIC CODES OF EMOTION EXTERNALIZATION: AN AFFECTIVE-DISCURSIVE ACCOUNT by Iryna P. Pinich

“…The methodology of the study involves general-scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, comparing, and deduction. …”
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Development of the Impacts of Cycling Tool (ICT): A modelling study and web tool for evaluating health and environmental impacts of cycling uptake. by James Woodcock, Ali Abbas, Alvaro Ullrich, Marko Tainio, Robin Lovelace, Thiago H Sá, Kate Westgate, Anna Goodman

“…<h4>Background</h4>A modal shift to cycling has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide health co-benefits. Methods, models, and tools are needed to estimate the potential for cycling uptake and communicate to policy makers the range of impacts this would have.…”
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Optimization of serious bacterial infections intensive therapy in children in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department by M. Yu. Kurochkin, A. H. Davydova, Yu. V. Horodkova

“…Extracorporeal detoxication methods, particularly discrete plasmapheresis are usually used for septic shock and total organ failure prevention. …”
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A public benchmark for human performance in the detection of focal cortical dysplasia by Lennart Walger, Matthias H. Schmitz, Tobias Bauer, David Kügler, Fabiane Schuch, Christophe Arendt, Tobias Baumgartner, Johannes Birkenheier, Valeri Borger, Christoph Endler, Franziska Grau, Christian Immanuel, Markus Kölle, Patrick Kupczyk, Asadeh Lakghomi, Sarah Mackert, Elisabeth Neuhaus, Julia Nordsiek, Anna‐Maria Odenthal, Karmele Olaciregui Dague, Laura Ostermann, Jan Pukropski, Attila Racz, Klaus von derRopp, Frederic Carsten Schmeel, Felix Schrader, Aileen Sitter, Alexander Unruh‐Pinheiro, Marilia Voigt, Martin Vychopen, Philip vonWedel, Randi vonWrede, Ulrike Attenberger, Hartmut Vatter, Alexandra Philipsen, Albert Becker, Martin Reuter, Elke Hattingen, Alexander Radbruch, Rainer Surges, Theodor Rüber

“…Additionally, it defines a subset of this data as a “difficult” test set to establish a public baseline benchmark against which new methods for automated FCD detection can be evaluated. …”
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Breast Cancer Survivors’ Diet and Physical Activity Preferences and Barriers: How COVID-19 Changed the Intervention Landscape by Xin Chen, Chungyi Chiu, Helen Hoi Ting Cheung, Sylvia L Crowder, Xi Chen, Linda Trinh, Anna E Arthur

“…Compared with pre-C, during-C participants preferred visual communication tools for information on nutrition and exercise over in-person methods (P < 0.05). …”
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Aesthetic Value Assessment Coupled with Landscape Character Assessment for Hengshan Mountain Scenic Area by Renjing ZHAO, Bingtai XING, Yuqian WANG

“…The research can also provide new perspectives for solving a series of problems in the process of integrating and optimizing scenic spots, such as the demand for sightseeing activities, conflicts in urban development, and inheritance of ecological and cultural values, and be able to improve the international heritage aesthetic assessment system from a Chinese perspective.MethodsBased on the guidance ideas, evaluation methods, technical platforms, and conclusion descriptions of relevant landscape character assessment at home and abroad, and on the basis of determining the scope of the research object, a research framework for aesthetic value assessment coupled with landscape character assessment for Hengshan Mountain Scenic Area is constructed through the combination of elbow method, K-means, entropy weight method, and TOPSIS method, which includes two stages: landscape character assessment and aesthetic value assessment. …”
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Demonstrating impact of allied health professional participation in the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator scheme by Florence Cook, Nicky Gilbody, Jenny Hunt, Zoe Knight, Heulwen Sheldrick, Lisa Houghton, Caroline Ewers, Michael Caygill, Holly Speight, Irwin Nazareth, Roganie Govender

“…Conclusion The Associate PI scheme provides opportunities for professional groups that otherwise might not be involved in clinical trials, promoting equality and inclusiveness with benefits across multiple levels of impact. …”
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