Spatial-and-local-aware deep learning approach for Ground-Level NO2 estimation in England with multisource data from satellite-based observations and chemical transport models by Siying Wang, Shuangyin Zhang, Dawei Wang, Weifeng Li

“…We then developed an efficient spatial-and-local-aware deep learning network (SLNet) for NO2 mapping by integrating the imputed TROPOMI NO2 data with multi-source information from meteorology, chemical transport model (CTM) simulations, and other auxiliary predictors. …”
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Key performance indicators in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO): protocol for a systematic review by Sean M Bagshaw, Eddy Fan, Gurmeet Singh, Oleksa Rewa, Janice Y Kung, Manuel Tisminetzky, Roman Nepomuceno, Ken Kuljit Singh Parhar

“…There remains a significant practice variation in its application. This systematic review will assess the evidence for key performance indicators (KPIs) in ECMO.Methods and analysis We will search Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and the Cochrane Library including the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and databases from the National Information Center of Health Services Research and Health Care Technology, for studies involving KPIs in ECMO. …”
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The Role of Chitinase 3-Like-1 (YKL-40) and Proinflammatory Biomarkers in the Pathogenesis of Pediatric Tick-Borne Encephalitis in a Polish Cohort by Bojkiewicz E, Toczylowski K, Lewandowski D, Martonik D, Flisiak R, Sulik A

“…This study aimed to evaluate CHI3L1 and its relationship with other inflammatory cytokines, blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity, immune response, and disease severity in pediatric patients with TBE.Patients and Methods: A total of 22 pediatric TBE patients hospitalized in Bialystok, Poland were included in this study. …”
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Research on fault monitoring of belt conveyor based on FBG sensor by Xinqiu FANG, Yang WU, Yang SONG, Ningning CHEN, Yulong FENG, Haotian FENG, Dexing HE, Fukang QIAO

“…This comprehensive study delves into the multi-sensor fault monitoring of belt conveyors utilizing Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs), examining aspects such as common fault analysis, the composition of integrated protection systems, the design and analysis of fiber-optic sensor arrays, and the design and material selection of core sensing elements.Firstly, to address the shortcomings of traditional monitoring methods, including the inability to quantify faults, inadequate real-time performance, and weak data fusion capabilities, an FBG-based integrated protection system for belt conveyors is proposed. …”
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Causal associations between liver function biomarkers and prostate cancer risk in European and East Asian populations: a univariate, multivariable, and bidirectional Mendelian Rand... by Xinyu Xu, Wenjing Zhu, Yu Peng

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Jump around: Selecting Markov Chain Monte Carlo parameters and diagnostics for improved food web model quality and ecosystem representation by Gemma Gerber, Ursula M. Scharler

“…The extent of data variability eventually integrated into an ensemble depends on how well the LIM-MCMC algorithm samples the solution space. …”
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A fusion analytic framework for investigating functional brain connectivity differences using resting-state fMRI by Yeseul Jeon, Jeong-Jae Kim, SuMin Yu, Junggu Choi, Sanghoon Han, Sanghoon Han

“…Nonetheless, interconnections among ROIs provide essential insights into brain activity and exhibit unique characteristics across groups.MethodsTo address these challenges, we propose an interpretable fusion analytic framework to identify and understand ROI connectivity differences between two groups, revealing their distinctive features. …”
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Metrological studies of the characteristics of multilayer surface coatings using synchrotron radiation by A. S. Sigov, O. A. Minaeva, S. I. Anevsky, A. M. Lebedev, R. V. Minaev

“…The main research were carried out at electron storage rings «Siberia-1» (Kurchatov Institute) and MLS (PTB, Berlin) with low electron energy, in a wide wavelength range, including visible range, AUV, VU, EUV and to exclude the X-ray radiation influence. The methods of the radiometers, photodiodes, filters and multilayer mirrors characteristics measurements are based on the synchrotron  radiation  absolute spectral characteristics and accelerated electrons number variation. …”
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Performance measures of the medical priority dispatch system in an urban basic life support system by Vittorio Nicoletta, Maxime Robitaille-Fortin, Valérie Bélanger, Éric Mercier, Jessica Harrisson

“…Additionally, we examined variations across chief complaints to identify high overtriage and undertriage medical conditions. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of a Parcel-Level Crop Mapping (PARCM) Framework From the Perspective of Spatial Heterogeneity and Spatiotemporal Transferability by Chen Wang, Jiaqi Chen, Cheng Cai, Mengyu Liu, Ziming Wang, Haoyu Zhang, Huanxue Zhang

“…For PARCM, a rule-based fusion method was designed to integrate two core procedures: pixel-level crop mapping (PIXCM) using random forest and agricultural parcel extraction using a modified recurrent residual U-Net. …”
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Value-based healthcare in Latin America: a survey of 70 healthcare provider organisations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico by Pedro Ramos, Marcia Makdisse, Daniel Malheiro, Marcelo Katz, Luisa Novoa, Miguel Cendoroglo Neto, Jose Henrique Germann Ferreira, Sidney Klajner

“…Fee-for-service predominated, although one-third of organisations were experimenting with alternative payment models.Conclusions A wide variation in the definition and level of VBHC implementation existed across organisations. …”
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AI-derived CT biomarker score for robust COVID-19 mortality prediction across multiple waves and regions using machine learning by Kristof De Smet, Dieter De Smet, Peter De Jaeger, Jannes Dewitte, Geert Antoine Martens, Nico Buls, Johan De Mey

“…Various machine learning methods were trained and compared for diagnostic performance after data preprocessing and feature selection. …”
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Unveiling geological complexity in the Serra Dourada Granite using self-organizing maps and hierarchical clustering: Insights for REE prospecting in the Goiás Tin Province, Brasíli... by Guilherme Ferreira da Silva, Marcos Vinícius Ferreira, Lucy Takehara Chemale, Igor Vasconcelos Santana, Nilson Francisquini Botelho

“…This methodology enabled us to identify distinct geological units with greater accuracy and resolution than traditional methods such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA). …”
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Unseen threats: A systematic review and meta-analysis of pharmaceutical bioaccumulation in aquatic ecosystems by Karthikeyan SUBRAMANIAN, Anandhi SELVARAJ, Shanthi PERIYASAMY, Karthikeyan THANDAPANI, Arbind K. CHOUDHARY

“…High heterogeneity (I² > 80%) was observed, with variation driven by species, lipid content, and contaminant type. …”
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Comparative Effects of Macroalgal Extracts on Tomato Plant Growth and Fruit Quality by Damiano Spagnuolo, Domenico Prisa, Anupam Kundu, Maria Grazia De Michele, Valentino Russo, Giuseppa Genovese

“…These findings underscore the importance of algal species and extraction methods in tailoring biofertilisers for target fruit qualities. …”
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The family talk intervention prevent the feeling of loneliness - a long term follow up after a parents life-threatening illness by Emily Bergersen, Cecilia Olsson, Maria Larsson, Ulrika Kreicbergs, Malin Lövgren

“…The data collection consisted of interviews and was analysed according to the phenomenographic method, focused on variations in perceptions. Results The parents perceived FTI as a way to alleviate feelings of loneliness, and some families were still using the obtained communication tools at the time of the interview. …”
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Mixed effects analysis of factors associated with health insurance coverage among women in sub-Saharan Africa. by Hubert Amu, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Ebenezer Agbaglo, Robert Kokou Dowou, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Kwaku Kissah-Korsah

“…<h4>Results</h4>The overall coverage of health insurance was 8.5%, with cross-country variations. The lowest coverage was recorded in Chad (0.9%) and the highest in Ghana (62.4%). …”
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What's on the menu? Examining native apex‐ and invasive meso‐predator diets to understand impacts on ecosystems by Rachel T. Mason, Anthony R. Rendall, Robin D. Sinclair, Angela J. L. Pestell, Euan G. Ritchie

“…Our findings suggest that ongoing conservation management of dingoes, red foxes and feral cats must consider the variation in diets, impacts on prey and ecological roles of these different predator species, and avoid indiscriminate lethal control methods. …”
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Evaluating Soil Degradation in Agricultural Soil with Ground-Penetrating Radar: A Systematic Review of Applications and Challenges by Filipe Adão, Luís Pádua, Joaquim J. Sousa

“…Conventional soil monitoring techniques often rely on invasive sampling methods, which can be labor-intensive, disruptive, and limited in spatial coverage. …”
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Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Grażyna Franek, Marzena Bieniak, Aleksandra Cieślik

“…The aim of the study was to determine the quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis. Material and Methods. The study involved 100 patients with multiple sclerosis, associated in support groups operating in the Silesian voivodeship. …”
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