Protocol for an adaptive platform trial of intended service user-derived interventions to equitably reduce non-attendance in eye screening programmes in Botswana, India, Kenya and... by Min Kim, David Macleod, Michael Gichangi, Andrew Bastawrous, Matthew J Burton, Jacqueline Ramke, Oathokwa Nkomazana, James R Carpenter, Sailesh Mishra, Shalinder Sabherwal, Luke Allen, Sarah Karanja, Ari Ho-Foster, Nigel Bolster, Malebogo Tlhajoane, Bakgaki Ratshaa

“…This platform trial aims to test multiple, iterative, low-risk public health interventions and simple service modifications with a series of individual randomised controlled trials (RCT) conducted in each country, with the aim of increasing the proportion of people attending.Methods and analysis We will set up a platform trial in each country to govern the running of a series of pragmatic, adaptive, embedded, parallel, multiarm, superiority RCTs to test a series of service modifications suggested by intended service users. …”
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CD32a receptor in health and disease by N. A. Arsentieva, O. K. Batsunov, I. V. Kudryavtsev, A. V. Semenov, Areg A. Totolian

“…Low-affinity Fcγ-receptors that recognize the Fc portion of immunoglobulin (Ig) molecules, usually being in antigen-bound state, thus representing a link between innate and adaptive immunity. …”
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High-Resolution FMCW Radar for Small UAV Detection Using GNU Software-Defined Radio by P. Janpangngern, P. Changnam, W. Charoensiri, S. Samroeng, J. Pakprom, C. Thongsopa, A. Intarapanich, T. Thosdeekoraphat, N. Santalunai, S. Santalunai

“…The system’s modular architecture and parallel processing capability enable precise and efficient detection of low-RCS UAVs, even in cluttered environments. …”
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Multimode-enabled silicon photonic delay lines: break the delay-density limit by Shihan Hong, Long Zhang, Jiachen Wu, Yingying Peng, Linyan Lyu, Yinpeng Hu, Yiwei Xie, Daoxin Dai

“…In this paper, we propose and experimentally demonstrate multimode-enabled silicon photonic delay line for the first time, which breaks the delay-density limit of singlemode waveguide spirals, towards a broadband, mm2-scale, and ultra-large time delay. By demonstrating low-loss-propagation possibilities for different polarizations and modes, we introduce a novel multimode delay unit by integrating the mode (de)multiplexers and the ultralow-loss multimode waveguide spiral supporting the TE0, TE1, and TE2 modes propagating in parallel. …”
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Understanding Fluid Flow during Tectonic Reactivation: An Example from the Flamborough Head Chalk Outcrop (UK) by O. Faÿ-Gomord, C. Allanic, M. Verbiest, R. Honlet, F. Champenois, M. Bonifacie, C. Chaduteau, S. Wouters, P. Muchez, E. Lasseur, R. Swennen

“…The radiogenic Sr-isotope ratios, combined with low iron concentration, suggest that fluids migrated through sandy deposits. …”
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EDITORIAL by Ivan Čuk

“…The third article is from combined France and Canadian team of researchers Aurore Huchez, Diane Haering, Patrice Holvoet, Franck Barbier, Mickael Begon, thir article is about women artistic gymnastics, uneven bars, transition from low to high bar. Comparision between low and high level of gymnasts give coaches clear guideline where to direct their attention. …”
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ORTHODONTIC AND ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH CLEFT OF UPPER LIP, ALVEOLAR SURGERY, HARD AND SOFT PALATE by O.M. Makarova, M.V. Semenyaka, G.M. Balya, V.D. Kuroyedova

“…In the process of development of masticatory system, the formation of complex dentoalveolar anomalies in parallel with a significant decrease in masticatory efficiency, weakens the process of sound production, which leads to the formation of stable speech disorders. …”
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Effects of Highly Absorbable Curcumin in Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus by Masafumi Funamoto, Kana Shimizu, Yoichi Sunagawa, Yasufumi Katanasaka, Yusuke Miyazaki, Hideaki Kakeya, Hajime Yamakage, Noriko Satoh-Asahara, Hiromichi Wada, Koji Hasegawa, Tatsuya Morimoto

“…Oxidative stress is enhanced by various mechanisms. Serum oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a useful prognostic marker in diabetic patients with coronary artery disease. …”
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ASIC Current-Reuse Amplifier With MEMS Delta-E Magnetic Field Sensors by Patrick Wiegand, Sebastian Simmich, Fatih Ilgaz, Franz Faupel, Benjamin Spetzler, Robert Rieger

“…An application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) and a custom-made microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensor are presented, designed to function together as a sensor system for measuring low amplitude low frequency magnetic fields. The MEMS system comprises several free-standing double-wing magnetoelectric resonators with a size of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$900~\mu $ </tex-math></inline-formula>m x <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$150~\mu $ </tex-math></inline-formula>m to measure alternating magnetic fields in the sub-kilohertz regime. …”
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Effect of midwife-led pelvic floor muscle training on prolapse symptoms and quality of life in women with pelvic organ prolapse in Ethiopia: A Cluster-randomized controlled trial. by Melese Siyoum, Rahel Nardos, Biniyam Sirak, Theresa Spitznagle, Wondwosen Teklesilasie, Ayalew Astatkie

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A community-based, parallel-groups, two-arm cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted in Dale and Wonsho districts of Sidama Region, Ethiopia. …”
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Potential Health Benefits and Risks Associated with Calisthenics, a Sport of Increasing Popularity – A Literature Review by Wiktor Werenkowicz, Aleksandra Boral, Bartłomiej Czarnecki, Dominika Kryś, Julia Koczur, Michał Górski, Wiktoria Pniok, Wojciech Kurkiewicz, Joanna Brzoza

“…Conclusions:   The risk of injury during calisthenics is relatively low, and the health benefits of the exercises are undeniable. …”
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Design of Tri-frequency Combiner Based on Inverted T-stub Combiner Network by LIU Zirui, WANG Haoyu, HUANG Kama

“…For instance, it enables precise multi-band energy synthesis in intelligent microwave hyperthermia systems, supports multi-protocol parallel communication in IoT devices, and facilitates wideband interference in drone countermeasures. …”
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Deciphering community-level knowledge of obstetric fistula and determinants: perspectives elucidated by ordinal logistic regression by Miteku Andualem Limenih, Alemakef Wagnew Melesse, Chernet Baye, Beletew Shewabere, Eskedar Getie Mekonnen, Hamid Yimam Hassen, Hamid Yimam Hassen, Aster Berhe, Destaye Shiferaw Alemu, Wagaye Fentahun Chanie

“…The proportion odds assumption was checked using the parallel lines test. A multivariable proportional ordinal regression analysis was conducted. p-values &lt;5% were considered statistically significant. …”
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A randomized controlled trial of a therapist-guided online intervention for depressed adults and its utility as an adjunctive to antidepressants and psychotherapy by Manuel Heinrich, Pavle Zagorscak, Christina Kampisiou, Johannes Bohn, Lars Schulze, Carmen Schaeuffele, Annette Brose, Christine Knaevelsrud

“…Abstract Background Internet-based interventions (IBIs) are a low-threshold treatment for individuals with depression. …”
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YOLOv10n-Based Defect Detection in Power Insulators: Attention Enhancement and Feature Fusion Optimization by Zhihao Wei, Yan Wei

“…Aiming at the problems of low efficiency of traditional manual detection, the vulnerability of traditional image processing methods to environmental interference, and the insufficient ability of existing deep learning models to detect small target defects under complex backgrounds, this paper proposes an improved target detection model based on YOLOv10n, which is the first time to integrate the spatial channel attention mechanism (SEAttention) with the up-sampling expansion operation (Patch Expanding) in the Neck part of the model. …”
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Statistical analysis plan for the Prenatal Iodine Supplementation and Early Childhood Neurodevelopment (PoppiE) randomised controlled trial by Thomas R. Sullivan, Tim J. Green, Jacqueline F. Gould, Maria M. Makrides, Karen P. Best

“…Abstract Background Observational evidence suggests both low and high iodine intakes in pregnancy are associated with poorer neurodevelopment in children. …”
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Estimation of the excess lifetime cancer risk from radon exposure in some buildings of Kufa Technical Institute, Iraq by Ali Abid Abojassim, Hussien Abid Ali Mraity, Afnan Ali Husain, Mike Wood

“…The LR-115 Type II detectors were exposed in the study area for three months period. In parallel to the latter, seventy two active measurements were conducted using RAD-7 in the same buildings for correlation investigation purposes between the two kinds of measurements (i.e. passive and active).The results demonstrate that the radon concentrations were generally low, ranging from 38.4 to 77.2 Bq/m3, with a mean value of 50 Bq/m3. …”
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A novel multi-scale and fine-grained network for large choroidal vessels segmentation in OCT by Wei Huang, Qifeng Yan, Lei Mou, Yitian Zhao, Wei Chen, Wei Chen, Wei Chen

“…To address the problem of low contrast and blurred boundaries of choroidal vessels in OCT images, we developed a large kernel and multi-scale attention module, which can improve the features of the target area through multi-scale convolution kernels, channel mixing and feature refinement. …”
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Effect of double-duty interventions on double burden of malnutrition among adolescents in Debre Berhan Regiopolitan City, Ethiopia: a cluster randomised controlled trial by Lemma Getacher, Beyene Wondafrash Ademe, Tefera Belachew

“…Combating the double burden of malnutrition (DBM) in adolescents is a critical public health challenge in low-income countries like Ethiopia. However, past efforts have lacked focus and exhibited diverse governance strategies. …”
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The UPBEAT nurse-delivered personalized care intervention for people with coronary heart disease who report current chest pain and depression: a randomised controlled pilot study. by Elizabeth A Barley, Paul Walters, Mark Haddad, Rachel Phillips, Evanthia Achilla, Paul McCrone, Harm Van Marwijk, Anthony Mann, Andre Tylee

“…Good acceptability and feasibility was indicated by low attrition (9%), high engagement and minimal nurse time used (mean/SD = 78/19 mins assessment, 125/91 mins telephone follow up). …”
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