Hierarchical segmentation framework with dynamic parameter optimization for accurate stem-leaf partitioning and phenotypic extraction in maize by Yingjie Zhao, Dongjie Liu, Jiangtan Yao, Zhen Wang, Xuanyu Mu, Zongwei Jia

“…The proposed method was systematically evaluated on maize plant point cloud data at multiple growth stages, and compared with manually annotated results. …”
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InceptionDTA: Predicting drug-target binding affinity with biological context features and inception networks by Mahmood Kalemati, Mojtaba Zamani Emani, Somayyeh Koohi

“…Traditional machine learning relies on manually engineered features from limited data, leading to suboptimal performance. In contrast, deep learning excels at extracting features from raw sequences but often overlooks essential biological context features, hindering effective binding prediction. …”
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AI-assisted ophthalmic imaging for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases by Hajar Nasir Tukur, Olivier Uwishema, Hatice Akbay, Dalal Sheikhah, Inês Filipa Silva Correia

“…Results AI-assisted ophthalmic imaging retinal imaging enhances the early identification of neurodegenerative diseases by detecting microscopic structural and vascular changes in the retina. Studies have demonstrated that AI models analyzing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and fundus images achieve high diagnostic accuracy. …”
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Artificial intelligence in ophthalmology: a bibliometric analysis of the 5-year trends in literature by Bosen Peng, Jiancheng Mu, Feng Xu, Wanyue Guo, Chuhuan Sun, Wei Fan

“…“ConclusionOur bibliometric analysis outlines the dynamic evolution and structural relationships within the AI and ophthalmology field. …”
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“: A qualitative study of women’s perceptions and experiences of medical reasons for non-preferred contraceptive use by Stephanie Chung, Katherine Tumlinson, Aunchalee Palmquist, Leigh Senderowicz

“…Addressing inappropriate medical contraindications will require solutions that negotiate both structural factors and individual provider behavior to improve the quality of contraceptive service provision.…”
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Pharmacotherapy of autoimmune rheumatic diseases – from monoclonal antibodies to CAR T cells: 20 years later by E. L. Nasonov, A. G. Rumyantsev, M. Yu. Samsonov

“…Autoimmunity is a pathological process associated with a violation of immunological tolerance to normal structural components of the body (autoantigens), associated with the predominance of active (adaptive) immunity and manifested by hyperproduction of autoantibodies. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards oral health in parents and teachers of kindergarten students: a cross-sectional survey by Liang Wang, Jiayan Fan, Hongyan Gao, Jijun Chen, Yuyuan Shi, Danhua Ma, Xinyu Xia

“…The structural equation model suggested a direct positive influence of attitude (β=0.27, p<0.001) and knowledge (β=0.51, p<0.001) on practice. …”
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Additive Manufacturing of Cobalt-Based Dental Alloys: Analysis of Microstructure and Physicomechanical Properties by Leonhard Hitzler, Frank Alifui-Segbaya, Philipp Williams, Burkhard Heine, Michael Heitzmann, Wayne Hall, Markus Merkel, Andreas Öchsner

“…Similarly, the interlaced weld-bead structures in AB Co-Cr-W were removed during heat treatment, which led to a complete recrystallization of the microstructure. …”
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A Novel Time-Varying P-III Distribution Curve Fitting Model to Estimate Design Floods in Three Gorges Reservoir Operation Period by Yuzuo Xie, Shenglian Guo, Sirui Zhong, Xiaoya Wang, Jing Tian, Zhiming Liang

“…Design floods are traditionally estimated based on the at-site annual maximum flood series, including historical information of hydraulic structures. Nevertheless, the construction and operation of upstream reservoirs undermine the assumption of stationarity in the downstream flood data series. …”
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Prevalence and Characteristics of Forward Head Posture among University Students by Lukman Faishal Fatharani, Rina Purnamasari, Mohammad Raihan Diki Ramadhan, Galih Prakasa Adhyatma

“…This change induces stress on the surrounding anatomical structures, leading to comorbidities and pathology. …”
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The Use of 3D Printing as an Educational Tool in Orthopaedics by Peter Joseph Mounsef, Pasquale Mulé, MSc, Mitchell Bernstein, MD, FRCSC, Reggie Hamdy, MD, FRCSC

“…Articles discussed the impact of 3D-printed models on comprehension or surgical performance. Data on publication details, sample size, teaching focus, learning outcomes, costs, and conclusions were extracted. …”
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Magnetic Field Effects on Convective Heat Transfer of Ferrofluid from a Heated Sphere in Porous Media by Ayesha Aktar, Sharaban Thohura, Md. Mamun Molla

“…There is a graphical presentation of the data. The findings show that velocity decreases with increasing value Ha, ϕ and ϵ. …”
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Genome-wide association study of CSF levels of 59 alzheimer's disease candidate proteins: significant associations with proteins involved in amyloid processing and inflammation. by John S K Kauwe, Matthew H Bailey, Perry G Ridge, Rachel Perry, Mark E Wadsworth, Kaitlyn L Hoyt, Lyndsay A Staley, Celeste M Karch, Oscar Harari, Carlos Cruchaga, Benjamin J Ainscough, Kelly Bales, Eve H Pickering, Sarah Bertelsen, Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Anne M Fagan, David M Holtzman, John C Morris, Alison M Goate

“…SNPs associated with ACE, IL6R and MMP3 protein levels are located within the coding regions of the corresponding structural gene. The SNPs associated with CSF levels of CCL4 and CCL2 are located in known chemokine binding proteins. …”
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3D modelling and x-ray depth analysis map of the pulp with computer software via digital periapical radiography and cone beam computed tomography by Turgut Felek, Samed Satir, Selale Ozel, H. Kursat Celik

“…Chicken fibula bone was preferred for alveolar bone simulation because it could simulate cortical and trabecular structures due to similarity. A total of four images (60kVp & 70kVp; single alveolar bone & double alveolar bone) were obtained. …”
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Purchase intention of Millennial Muslims toward B2C e-commerce by Nur Rizqi Febriandika, Luthfiyatillah, Syed Marwan Mujahid bin Syed Azman

“…This study investigates the factors that influence Millennial Muslim consumers’ purchase intentions on B2C e-commerce in Indonesia using structural equation modeling. The respondents in this study were taken from the Millennial generation of e-commerce users. …”
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Accessibility for people with motor disabilities at CEOs in Brazil: an ecological study by Djalma Antonio de LIMA JÚNIOR, Magda Lyce Rodrigues CAMPOS, Elisa Miranda COSTA, Rejane Christine de Sousa QUEIROZ, Ana Margarida Melo NUNES, Nilcema FIGUEIREDO, Paulo Sávio Angeira de GOES, Erika Barbara Abreu Fonseca THOMAZ

“…The structural items analyzed included corridors and doors adapted for wheelchairs, functional wheelchairs, access ramps with handrails, and bathrooms adapted for PwMD. …”
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The mediating role of depression and moderating role of self-consciousness in the relationship between parental negative control and adolescents’ perceived school climate by Jiajie He, He Xiao, Jian Mao, Peizhi Zhong, Junfeng Wei, Wenhao Gu, Yangang Nie

“…Methods A short-term longitudinal design was employed, with the data collected from a sample of Chinese adolescents (NT1 = 733, NT2=711). …”
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Characterization of “sweet spots” and optimization of volume fracturing parameters in deep tight reservoirs of Subei Basin by TANG Jiandong, ZHANG Shunkang, LIN Shiwei, GE Zhengjun, LIN Bo

“…However, due to complex structural settings, sedimentary conditions, and natural fractures, the effective utilization of these reservoirs remains highly challenging. …”
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The Association between Addiction to Online Games and Students’ Academic Engagement: Determining the Mediating Role of Executive Function by Masoud Soltani Nazarlou, Mohammadagha Delavarpour, Seyed Musa Tabatabaee

“…A total number of 384 students were selected using the random cluster sampling method, and they were asked to fill out the Internet Gaming Disorder Test (IGD-20), Student Engagement Questionnaire, Adult Executive Functioning Inventory (ADEXI), and Nejati Cognitive Abilities Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) with SPSS version 26 and AMOS version 24.Results: The results showed that online game addiction is negatively correlated with students’ academic engagement (r=-0.336) as well as all dimensions of executive function, including planning (r=-0.425), cognitive flexibility (r=-0.455), working memory (r=-0.420), and inhibition (r=-0.350). …”
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Effects of training needs assessment in enhancing employees’ skills and firm performance by Neema Robert, Neema Mori

“…This paper estimated the moderated mediation model through partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and employed the index of moderated mediation to determine if the model was correctly specified. …”
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