Graph-Based Radiomics Feature Extraction From 2D Retina Images by Ofelio Jorreia, Nuno Goncalves, Rui Cortesao

“…Within the radiomics framework, this study introduces a methodology to distinguish bifurcations from other structural variations in 2D local fragments of retinal vasculature. …”
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Epidemiological Transitions in Venezuela: Spatial Differences in the Causes of Death, 2000-2010 by Jenny García Arias

“…The results obtained indicate the approach to the proposed model in the structure and evolution of the epidemiological profile in Venezuela. …”
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Multiscale Dissection of Spatial Heterogeneity by Integrating Multi‐Slice Spatial and Single‐Cell Transcriptomics by Yuqi Chen, Caiwei Zhen, Yuanyuan Mo, Juan Liu, Lihua Zhang

“…Abstract The spatial structure of cells is highly organized at multiscale levels from global spatial domains to local cell type heterogeneity. …”
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Population structure, genetic diversity, and GWAS analyses with GBS-derived SNPs and silicodart markers unveil genetic potential for breeding and candidate genes for agronomic and... by Noor Maiwan Bahjat, Mehtap Yıldız, Muhammad Azhar Nadeem, Andres Morales, Josefina Wohlfeiler, Faheem Shahzad Baloch, Murat Tunçtürk, Metin Koçak, Yong Suk Chung, Dariusz Grzebelus, Gökhan Sadik, Cansu Kuzğun, Pablo Federico Cavagnaro

“…Abstract Background Knowledge about the degree of genetic diversity and population structure is crucial as it facilitates novel variations that can be used in breeding programs. …”
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Analysis of Performance and Noise on an Asymmetric Double-Suction Fan with Non-Uniformity Inlet Conditions by Yougen Huang, Bin Li, Haohui Chen, Weigang Yang, Qianhao Xiao, Jun Wang

“…This study utilizes a combination of performance testing and a large eddy simulation to analyze the impact of different inlet conditions on the performance curve, impeller outlet pressure pulsation, unsteady flow structures, and sound quality of an asymmetric double-suction centrifugal fan. …”
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Study on the Frost Heaving Characteristics and Strength Deterioration of Saturated Red Sandstone Under a Unidirectional Freeze–Thaw Cycle by Zhongyao Li, Qingyang Ren, Zhen Liu, Peiqing Wang, Hao Tang

“…The freeze–thaw cycles have seriously damaged the micro-structure of the sample, but the extent of damage to the cementing agents between particles is weaker than that caused by the all-directional freeze–thaw, owing to the seepage path formed in the pore water under unidirectional freeze–thaw conditions.…”
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Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of a German version of the Activity Patterns Scale (APS-GE) in a large sample of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain by Anne Kästner, Margarete Donhauser, Inga von Freytag-Löringhoff, Frank Petzke

“…To assess test-retest reliability, the APS-GE was administered twice to a subgroup of patients. Structural validity was tested using covariance and confirmatory factor analysis. …”
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Numerical analysis of the hydraulic fracture propagation behavior encountering gravel in conglomerate reservoirs by Zehao Xu, Haiyang Zhao, Xiangjun Liu, Xiongwei Liu, Pandeng Luo, Lixi Liang

“…This paper utilizes the Abaqus platform and adopts the maximum circumferential strain fracture criterion to establish a two-dimensional fluid-solid-structure coupled fracture expansion model. The study investigates the impact of permeability, Young’s modulus, in-situ stress difference, and incidence angle on the fracture expansion behavior in the presence of gravel. …”
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Anisotropic mechanical characterization of gneissic rock from Canadian Shield: Bridging the micro- and meso-scale gap by Afeez K. Popoola, Kareem Ramzy Aboayanah, Seyed Mohammad Hosein Seyed Ghafouri, Bezawit F. Haile, Lei Sun, Karl Peterson, Giovanni Grasselli

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Slope Position Modulates Soil Chemical Properties and Microbial Dynamics in Tea Plantation Ecosystems by Limei Li, Lijiao Chen, Hongxu Li, Yuxin Xia, Houqiao Wang, Qiaomei Wang, Wenxia Yuan, Miao Zhou, Juan Tian, Baijuan Wang

“…This study investigated soil chemical properties and microbial community structures across three distinct slope areas within a single tea plantation. …”
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Coastal Wetlands Drive Isotopic Niche Plasticity of Top Predator Fish Communities in Green Bay, Lake Michigan (USA) by Tania V. Rojas, Katherine E. O'Reilly, Christopher J. Houghton, Jeremiah S. Shrovnal, Martin B. Berg, Donald G. Uzarski, Gary A. Lamberti, Patrick S. Forsythe

“…We used stable isotope‐based community metrics and Bayesian mixing models to describe food web structure and patterns in trophic position, isotopic niche, and diet contributions of top predators, including bowfin Amia calva, largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides, northern pike Esox lucius, smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomieu, walleye Sander vitreus, and yellow perch Perca flavescens. …”
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Methodological advances in seismic noise imaging of the Alpine area by Paul, Anne, Pedersen, Helle A., Bodin, Thomas, Kästle, Emanuel, Soergel, Dorian, Alder, Chloé, Lu, Yang, Nouibat, Ahmed

“…These methodological improvements have taken the full benefit of the quality of available seismic data to significantly improve knowledge of the seismic structure of the crust and shallow mantle beneath the Alps-Apennines system. …”
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Experimental study on tensile performance of horizontal joint bolted connections in fully assembled modular construction reinforced concrete by RAN Mingming, KOU Guangyun, XIONG Feng, ZHANG Dongdong, LI Wei

“…ObjectiveConcrete modular buildings have the advantages of superior structural integrity, high living comfort, and low construction and maintenance costs. …”
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Improved Accuracy of the 3D Measurement Method Utilizing Differential Modulation Based on Multi-Color Channel Fusion by Lei Liu, Xusheng Zhu, Hexiang Zhou, Long Xu, Xinming Zhou, Wei Liu

“…The traditional structured light illumination measurement method usually utilizes peak detection and curve fitting to extract the target position of the modulation curve, while the modulation function is extremely insensitive to the variation of the peak position with height, which leads to the inability to further improve the measurement accuracy. …”
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The present study answers the research question: A corpus-based analysis of collocate directionality in academic English writing by Abdulaziz B. Sanosi

“…Most studies focused on structure, frequency, and association measures of collocates while other studies focused on semantic prosody and collocation competence. …”
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Species richness is not a good predictor for above-ground biomass in a warm temperate deciduous broadleaf forest by Chunmei He, Yushan Li, Xiaoxia Dai, Na Liu, Fangfang Wu, Jiangbo Yan, Meiping Gao, Yonghui Liang, Zuoqiang Yuan, Zhanqing Hao, Qiulong Yin

“…Structural equation model was used to determine the direct or indirect effects of each factor on AGB. …”
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Assessing the Impacts of Adaptation to Native‐Range Habitats and Contemporary Founder Effects on Genetic Diversity in an Invasive Fish by Thaïs A. Bernos, Zdenek Lajbner, Petr Kotlík, Jacklyn M. Hill, Silvia Marková, Jonah Yick, Nicholas E. Mandrak, Ken M. Jeffries

“…We examined genetic structure among these populations and accounted for long‐term evolutionary history within the native range to assess whether introduced populations exhibited lower genetic diversity than native populations. …”
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Growth and yield of lodgepole pine stands disturbed by mountain pine beetle in the Lower Foothills of Alberta by W. Richard Dempster, Sharon Meredith

“…The degree to which timber production is naturally restored in such stands will depend to a large extent on the amount and composition of non-pine advance growth and regeneration. Variation in attack severity and tree species composition will, in the absence of clearcutting following disturbance, result in increased diversity in stand and forest structure. …”
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A Phase Error Compensation Method for High-Rise Targets in High-Resolution SAR Images by JiaDong Deng, Wei Yang, HongCheng Zeng, YaMin Wang, Jiayi Guo, Wei Xiong, Min Liu, Jie Chen, Wei Liu

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From pixels to planning: scale-free active inference by Karl Friston, Karl Friston, Conor Heins, Tim Verbelen, Lancelot Da Costa, Lancelot Da Costa, Tommaso Salvatori, Dimitrije Markovic, Dimitrije Markovic, Alexander Tschantz, Magnus Koudahl, Christopher Buckley, Christopher Buckley, Thomas Parr

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