Machine learning models for the prediction of preclinical coal workers’ pneumoconiosis: integrating CT radiomics and occupational health surveillance records by Yankun Ma, Fengtao Cui, Yulong Yao, Fuhai Shen, Hongyi Qin, Bing Li, Yan Wang

“…Finally, five machine learning models were implemented to predict the preclinical stage of CWP. …”
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Genome-Wide Association Study for Belly Traits in Canadian Commercial Crossbred Pigs by Zohre Mozduri, Graham Plastow, Jack Dekkers, Kerry Houlahan, Robert Kemp, Manuel Juárez

“…Additionally, <i>PNKD</i>, <i>VIL1</i>, and <i>PRKAG3</i> (120.74–121.88 Mb on SSC15) were linked to belly firmness, influencing muscle structure and fat composition. …”
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Drivers and potential solutions for transnational Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU) in the Gulf of Honduras by Antonella Rivera, Mayra Núñez‐Vallecillo, Julio San Martín‐Chicas, Paolo Guardiola, Stuart Fulton, Ricardo González‐Gil

“…Additionally, regional cooperation between Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize is essential to harmonize regulations and enforcement. …”
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The Effects of the ABCDE Bundle on the Hemodynamic Stability of Patients under Mechanical Ventilation by Javad Malekzadeh, Mahsa Ghouchani, Tahere Sadeghi, Ahmad Bagherimoghadam, Mohammad Rajabpour

“…In the intervention group, the ABCDE bundle was implemented in 7 days. Hemodynamic indicators, including Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), Pulse Pressure (PP), and Heart Rate (HR), were measured on days 0, 1, 3, 5, and 7. …”
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Seasonal variations in public perceptions of diphtheria in Northern Nigeria by Abara Erim, Habibat Ohunene Lawal, Chizaram Anselm Onyeaghala, Chinenye Claire Chukwu-Mba, Olufunke Olayemi Ajibade, Ukamaka Gladys Okafor, Okechi Eberechukwu Nzedibe

“…This study aimed to evaluate seasonal variations in public awareness of diphtheria, including knowledge of its symptoms and information sources. Additionally, it sought to assess the perceived at-risk groups and attitudes toward diphtheria vaccination in the country. …”
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LLM-Driven, Self-Improving Framework for Security Test Automation: Leveraging Karate DSL for Augmented API Resilience by Emil Marian Pasca, Daniela Delinschi, Rudolf Erdei, Oliviu Matei

“…Initial experiments were carried out on three deliberately vulnerable APIs (VAmPI, Crapi, and OWASP Juice Shop), with subsequent validation on fifteen additional production APIs spanning diverse domains including social media, version control systems, financial services, and transportation services. …”
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Multi-objective Optimization Design of Component Cooling System in HPR1000 by ZHAO Weiguang1, 2, YU Pei1, 3, ZENG Xiaobo1, 2, FAN Guangming1, 2, YAN Changqi1, 2

“…To manage this complexity, a novel optimization algorithm was implemented to perform multi-objective optimization. …”
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Effectiveness of nutrition literacy intervention on pregnancy weight and eating behavior: a randomized controlled trial by Qian Li, Jie Wang

“…Both groups received routine obstetric care, while the intervention group additionally received a 12-week personalized dietary intervention guided by Nutbeam’s health literacy framework.The intervention was tailored based on nutritional literacy assessments and lasted until 24 weeks of gestation. …”
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Formulating recommendations to improve care for persons living with dementia: deliberative dialogues with multiple stakeholders in the province of Quebec, Canada by Alexandra Lemay-Compagnat, Deniz Cetin-Sahin, Laura Rojas-Rozo, Geneviève Arsenault-Lapierre, Yves Couturier, Howard Bergman, Isabelle Vedel, COVID-ROSA Research Team

“…Three organizational-level recommendations involved improving interdisciplinarity collaboration, improving access and follow-up in primary care, and adapting emergency departments. Additionally, two organizational-level recommendations were specific to healthcare crisis management (such as the COVID-19 pandemic): ensuring both the regular communication and the flexibility of implemented rules. …”
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Expecting the expected – learning from the past to provide forward scenarios through geomorphic change detection, monitoring and modeling by G. Bossi, M. Cavalli, M. Mantovani, F. T. Catelan, A. Ballaera, F. Ceccotto, G. Marcato, A Pasuto

“…Based on these outcomes, a second-tier targeted monitoring campaign was implemented, consisting of a network of four permanent GNSS receivers, additional topographic benchmarks and web cameras, and a new early warning protocol, in an ever-updating cycle of monitoring, modeling and mitigation.…”
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كفاءة الطاقة في المباني التقليل من احتياجات المبنى من التبريد Reduction of Cooling Energy Needs for Buildings by Hanan Arafat

“…Fourth, study the Best Available Technology (BAT) market by evaluating refrigeration technologies from a technological and technical perspective, including their environmental impact and additional cost.…”
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An empowerment programme to improve diet quality during pregnancy – the Power 4 a Healthy Pregnancy cluster randomised controlled trial by Renske M. van Lonkhuijzen, Jeanne H. M. de Vries, Elske Brouwer-Brolsma, Susanne Cremers, Janine P. M. Faessen, Edith J. M. Feskens, Annemarie Wagemakers

“…The P4HP programme offered four additional consultations during pregnancy to discuss nutrition with both a midwife and dietitian, using an empowerment approach. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of caring behavior among nurses in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Melesse Belayneh Yayeh, Temesgien Ergetie Dinkayehu, Eshetu Elfios Endrias, Mastewal Tamiru Assegie

“…Methods PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, Science Direct and African Journals Online were used to search for relevant studies. Additionally, studies were identified through manual reference searches. …”
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Evolution of copper resistance in Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. perforans population by Amandeep Kaur, Gerald V. Minsavage, Neha Potnis, Jeffrey B. Jones, Erica M. Goss

“…This knowledge is crucial when considering the continued use of existing antimicrobials or adopting alternative antimicrobials in efforts to implement enhanced antimicrobial stewardship strategies in agriculture.…”
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Criminal justice in a small Nordic country: The case of Iceland by Helgi Gunnlaugsson

“…Yet at the same time, non-custodial sanctions have been increasingly introduced and implemented in lieu of sentences to closed security prisons. …”
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Kaon-induced production of strange hidden-charm molecular pentaquarks $$P^\varLambda _{\psi s}$$ P ψ s Λ from proton by Shu Chen, Jun-Tao Zhu, Shu-Yi Kong, Jun He

“…The potential kernels are constructed within the one-boson-exchange model and implemented into the quasipotential Bethe–Salpeter equation to calculate the scattering amplitudes. …”
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Blind Recognition Algorithm of Multi-Carrier Composite Modulation Signal Based on Multi-Dimensional Time-Frequency Superimposed Spectrum by Shoubin Wang, Huan Li, Xiaolong Zhang, Hao Jiang, Lei Shen

“…Based on the MD-TFSS, a blind recognition algorithm is implemented using the dual-channel input ECA-ResNet18 (DECA-ResNet18) incorporating the ECA attention mechanism. …”
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An Ensemble Deep CNN Approach for Power Quality Disturbance Classification: A Technological Route Towards Smart Cities Using Image-Based Transfer by Mirza Ateeq Ahmed Baig, Naeem Iqbal Ratyal, Adil Amin, Umar Jamil, Sheroze Liaquat, Haris M. Khalid, Muhammad Fahad Zia

“…Additionally, we also tested the performance of ResNet-50 with a squeeze-and-excitation (SE) mechanism. …”
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Cross-generational genomic prediction of Norway spruce (Picea abies) wood properties: an evaluation using independent validation by Haleh Hayatgheibi, Henrik R. Hallingbäck, Salvador A. Gezan, Sven-Olof Lundqvist, Thomas Grahn, Gerhard Scheepers, Sonali Sachin Ranade, Katri Kärkkäinen, M. Rosario García Gil

“…Overall, this study offers a valuable foundation for implementing GS in Norway spruce breeding programs.…”
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What proportion of people have long-term pain after total hip or knee replacement? An update of a systematic review and meta-analysis by Rachael Gooberman-Hill, Michael R Whitehouse, Hung-Yuan Cheng, Andrew David Beswick, Vikki Wylde, Wendy Bertram, Mohammad Ammar Siddiqui

“…Given the prevalence of chronic postsurgical pain, implementing existing and developing new preventive and management strategies is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.PROSPERO registration number CRD42023475498.…”
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