LGWheatNet: A Lightweight Wheat Spike Detection Model Based on Multi-Scale Information Fusion by Zhaomei Qiu, Fei Wang, Tingting Li, Chongjun Liu, Xin Jin, Shunhao Qing, Yi Shi, Yuntao Wu, Congbin Liu

“…Additionally, when combined with the Slicing Aided Hyper Inference strategy, LGWheatNet further improved the detection accuracy of wheat spikes, especially for small-scale targets and edge regions, when processing large-scale high-resolution images. …”
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The availability and functionality of medical equipment and the barriers to their use at comprehensive specialized hospitals in the Amhara region, Ethiopia by Alem Endeshaw Woldeyohanins, Nigatu Mihretu Molla, Abibo Wondie Mekonen, Abrham Wondimu

“…Therefore, to improve healthcare service delivery, collaborative efforts and targeted interventions are essential in optimizing the availability and functionality of medical equipment at each and every health facility.…”
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Employing Quantum Entanglement for Real-Time Coordination of Distributed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Advancing Grid Efficiency and Stability by Dawei Wang, Hanqi Dai, Yuan Jin, Zhuoqun Li, Shanna Luo, Xuebin Li

“…A rigorous mathematical formulation is developed, integrating over 40 system-level constraints, including power balance, transmission limits, renewable curtailment, carbon targets, voltage regulation, demand-side flexibility, social participation, and cyber-resilience. …”
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Validation of the menopause representation questionnaire (MenoSentations-Q) among Iranian women and cross-cultural comparison with Portuguese women by Zahra Arab Borzu, Mahmood Karimy, Mafalda Leitão, Filipa Pimenta, Rita Albergaria, Zahedeh Khoshnazar, Parisa Hosseini Koukamari

“…Convergent and divergent validity were determined using average shared variance, maximum shared variance, construct reliability, and Fornell and Larcker’s method. …”
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Special Needs in Substance Use Treatment for Women Who Use Drugs: Social and Mental Health Factors by Antonio Jesús Molina-Fernández, Jesús Saiz-Galdos, Irene María Arribas-Tiemblo, Gisela Hansen-Rodríguez, Iván Sánchez-Iglesias, Elena Ayllón-Alonso, Banesa Mena-García

“…Women who receive substance use treatment have a particular classification of sensitivity to European drugs and drug use (according to the EMCDDA). The average level of women’s treatment is lower than men’s across Europe, while women’s abandonment is higher than men’s. …”
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Advanced Technology Clinical Simulation Manikins in Improving the Capability of Australian Paramedics to Deliver High-Quality Cardiopulmonary Res... by Alison Zucca, Jamie Bryant, Jeffrey Purse, Stuart Szwec, Robert Sanson-Fisher, Lucy Leigh, Mike Richer, Alan Morrison

“…ECC compression scores were on average 95% or above at all time points, suggesting high performance. …”
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RESIDENTS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON FOREST CONSERVATION IN THE OPARA FOREST RESERVE BUFFER ZONE, OYO STATE, NIGERIA by Wahab Munir Karounwi Adegoke*, Adebayo Olaoluwa Ayodeji**, Olakojo Samson Ayoade*, Ademiluyi Ibiyinka Olubukola***

“…The study highlights the need for targeted conservation policies that consider socio-economic characteristics of individuals to enhance community engagement in forest sustainability. …”
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Characteristics of participants in the first fully online National Diabetes Prevention Programme: A quantitative survey [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] by Patricia M Kearney, Clair Haseldine, Gráinne O'Donoghue, Sheena M. McHugh, Liz Kirby, Margaret Humphreys, Fiona Riordan

“…These beliefs may be modifiable intervention targets to encourage participation among non-attenders in future programmes.…”
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Household dietary diversity and associated factors in rural and peri-urban areas of Mbale District, Eastern Uganda by Sunday Mark Oyet, Robert Mbabazi Kaahwa, Christopher Muggaga, Duncan Ongeng, Ipolto Okello-Uma

“…These results highlight the role of socio-economic and demographic factors in shaping household diets and underscores the need for targeted interventions to improve dietary diversity and address nutritional gaps in the study area.…”
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A Study on Water Quality Characteristics and Classification Scheme for Improving Major Tributaries in Sejong Special Self-Governing City: Development and Application of a Monthly W... by Chan-Ju Park, Sung-Suk Jung, Chang-Suk You, Seung-Gu Kang, Jang-Hee Lee, Jae-Hyuk Choi, Mi-Hye Ahn, Jung-Woo Ryu, Jin-Gyun Eom, Eun-Ok Bang, Kyung-Duk Zoh, Kyong-Yong Jung

“…The results showed that the average water quality index ratings for all four rivers were classified as “Excellent,” aligning with trends observed in living environment standards. …”
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Characteristics of participants in the first fully online National Diabetes Prevention Programme: A quantitative survey [version 4; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] by Patricia M Kearney, Clair Haseldine, Gráinne O'Donoghue, Sheena M. McHugh, Liz Kirby, Margaret Humphreys, Fiona Riordan

“…These beliefs may be modifiable intervention targets to encourage participation among non-attenders in future programmes.…”
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Knowledge and attitude towards stroke and prehospital delay among patients and their family members under high prehospital delay in Zhejiang, China: a cross-sectional study by Feng Lin, Gang Wu, Junbo Liang, Jiya Chen, Xiaozhen Pang

“…Educational interventions are necessary to enhance stroke knowledge. Targeted stroke awareness programmes and rapid response training could help improve early recognition and timely medical intervention, reducing prehospital delay and improving patient outcomes.…”
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Predicting spatio-temporal dynamics of dengue using INLA (integrated nested laplace approximation) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia by Marko Ferdian Salim, Tri Baskoro Tunggul Satoto, Danardono

“…Conclusions The INLA-based spatio-temporal model is an effective tool for dengue prediction, offering valuable insights for early warning systems and targeted vector control strategies, thereby improving disease prevention and response efforts.…”
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Factors influencing the risk of developing multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis in Northeast Thailand by Nion Leeka, Wongsa Laohasiriwong, Roshan Kumar Mahato, Kittiporn Amprarat, Seksan Chaisuksant

“…In order to increase treatment success rates, the results from this study should be used to improve targeted interventions and health education strategies.…”
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Bibliometrics Analysis and Knowledge Mapping of Fragment-Based Drug Design Research: Trends from 2015 to 2024 by He C, Zhang J, Zhang R, Liu L, Luo J, Zhang W, Fang B

“…Future research directions are likely to emphasize innovations in computational simulation, targeted drug screening, and molecular docking techniques, facilitating the advancement and development of novel therapeutic agents.Keywords: fragment-based drug design, bibliometrics, knowledge mapping, research trends, drug discovery…”
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Factors Influencing Decision-Making Preferences Among Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study in China by Wang Y, Zhang S, Fang W, Yao Y, Yu Q, Zhao X, Zhang X

“…Patient engagement and satisfaction can be enhanced by providing targeted and personalized strategies.Keywords: decision-making preferences, inflammatory bowel disease, health literacy, decision-making dilemmas, shared decision-making…”
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Development of an Approach to Integrated Epidemiological Zoning of West Nile Fever Endemic Territory (by the Example of the Volgograd Region) by D. N. Nikitin, S. K. Udovichenko, K V Zhukov, E. V. Putintseva, D. V. Viktorov, A. V. Toporkov

“…The results obtained indicate the need for targeted monitoring of the pathogen in the territories of the Volgograd region with unconfirmed WNV circulation (northeastern and northwestern regions). …”
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Glycemic Management of Patients with Hospital Hyperglycemia: A Retrospective Cohort Study on Adults Admitted in the Non-ICU Wards by Zheng R, Zeng X, Shen R, Wang Y, Liu J, Zhang M

“…From 2020 to 2022, the number of patients with HH increased from 9,893 to 15,639, accompanied by a marginal improvement in average BG levels (slope difference, − 8.137E-09 [CI, − 8.742E-09 to − 7.531E-09]; p < 0.001). …”
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Exploring the rumen microbial function in Angus bulls with divergent residual feed intake by Taylor Sidney, Emily Treon, Godstime Taiwo, Eugene Felton, Peixin Fan, Ibukun M. Ogunade

“…These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the interplay between rumen microbiota and feed efficiency in Angus bulls, opening avenues for targeted interventions and advancements in livestock management practices.…”
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Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Risk of Visceral Fat Accumulation Among University Students in Thailand by Phisit Pouyfung, Jaruneth Petchoo, Suwichak Chaisit

“…Public health interventions targeting reduced SSB intake are urgently required to address obesity and metabolic health risks. …”
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