Individual Cow Recognition Based on Ultra-Wideband and Computer Vision by Aruna Zhao, Huijuan Wu, Daoerji Fan, Kuo Li

“…This study used the conventional camera shooting method for image acquisition. Following image acquisition, the system extracts the cow’s coordinate information from the image using a perspective transformation method. …”
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On the issue of creating the optimal last stage of powerful steam turbines of nuclear power plants by T. V. Bogomolova, G. A. Ahmadzadeh

“…For this stage, perform multi-mode optimization to select the main characteristics of the stage operating with maximum efficiency according to a given model daily load schedule.METHODS. When solving this problem, the method of calculating the axisymmetric flow of steam in the flow part of the turbine stage as an inviscid single-phase working fluid relative to a stationary guide device and rotating with an angular velocity ω of the impeller used, and the losses energy calculated according to the axisymmetric method of the MPEI.RESULTS. …”
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Molecular bases of muscular definition: the role of myostatin and proteinkinase β in progression of protein-energy waste in patients on hemodialysis by A. S. Kuzyarova, M. Z. Gasanov, M. M. Batyushin, O. V. Golubeva

“…All patients had CKD 5D stages with chronic hemodialysis treatment for an average duration of 33.5 (0.5; 236) months. All patients were carried out a detailed clinical and anamnestic examination, we estimated the anthropometric measurement, muscular strength were using the hand dynamometry method. …”
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Harmful working conditions as a risk factor for the development of occupational morbidity in auxiliary professions workers by A. I. Sevalniev, L. P. Sharavara

“…According to the results of the obtained data, it was determined that working conditions of the mechanical shop workers corresponded to the grade 3 of the first degree of harmful exposure and were characterized by a moderate degree of anticipated occupational risk. …”
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The Relationship of Caries of Deciduous Teeth and Physical Development of Preschool Children Living in Countryside by Musij-Sementsiv K.

“…Materials and research methods. Groups of children were formed in a randomized way according to the age (2–6 years old), to intact and caries affected teeth, and to the different degrees of caries activity (N. …”
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The application of surgeon-administered ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block in foot and ankle injuries by Chun Lok Chow, Yuk Chuen Siu, Chun Man Ma, Tun Hing Lui

“…Complete sensory and motor blockages were achieved for all patients. Average operative time was 117 min. Average blood loss was 16.4 mL. …”
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Methodology of the Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis by Frayt V., Fedoriv Ya.-R.

“…The coefficient of correlation r between the incidence of tuberculosis and the average temperature of the enviroment and the degree of its probability p is calculated. …”
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Determining the end of primary consolidation parameters based on settlement and excess pore water pressure by Bartłomiej Szczepan Olek

“…Based on the average degree of consolidation imposed by the excess pore water pressure dissipation at primary consolidation time, the most similar time values at EOP to that determined using the excess pore water pressure dissipation criterion were obtained using the SRS, Casagrande and Slope methods.…”
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Human–AI Co-Drawing: Studying Creative Efficacy and Eye Tracking in Observation and Cooperation by Yuying Pei, Linlin Wang, Chengqi Xue

“…There are significant differences in the variables of average gaze duration and average pupil diameter among different task types and cross-screen types. …”
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Misjudgments of Hearing Loss and Its Implications for Over‐the‐Counter Hearing Aids by Ayelet Hamburger, Russell Whitehead, Elias Michaelides

“…When using the 500‐ to 2000‐Hz PTA, 61% of patients correctly quantified their degree of hearing loss. Conclusion This study suggested that individuals are frequently unable to assess their degree of hearing loss with sufficient accuracy to choose the most appropriate care. …”
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Bacteria Biofilms in Purulent-Septic Infections by E. D. Savilov, E. V. Anganova, O. A. Noskova, A. V. Dukhanina

“…The aim of the work is to study of the frequency of occurrence and the degree of activity of biofilm formation of microorganisms isolated from different locus in purulent-septic infections.Materials and methods. …”
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Comparative analysis of clinical characteristics of symptomatic pituitary adenomas in elderly patients: a consecutive series of 114 patients by Run Wang, Xiaodi Han, Cheng Xie, Qinghua Zhang, Liang Kan, Sheng Han

“…The tumors were primarily non-functional pituitary adenomas (NFPAs, 73.7%), with a high degree of suprasellar invasion but a low degree of parasellar invasion (P<0.0001). …”
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Understanding Loneliness in an Aging Population of San Vito de Coto Brus, Costa Rica by Nicholas Leahy, Melissa Rallo, Lillianna Pedersen, Christine Wan, Hima Konduru, Shania Bailey, Alexis Vetack, Wendel Mora, Shailvi Gupta, Carlos Faerron Guzmán

“…The primary instruments used for the present study were a content-validated version of the 11-item De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale and socio-demographic questions that included age, sex, address, civil status, and level of education. Results: A high degree of SEL was found, with 60.3% of participants noting at least a moderate degree of loneliness, with the average score being 3.33 on the 11-point scale. …”
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Suture stabilization of the acromioclavicular ligament plus clavicular hook plate fixation vs. total ligament repair with loop plates for acromioclavicular joint dislocation by Gang Ren, Xiaowen Huang

“…The two groups were compared in terms of general surgical parameters, hospitalization parameters, complications, reduction degree, imaging parameters, and Constant-Murley Score for Shoulder Function. …”
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Size and Composition of Caregiver Networks Who Manage Medications for Persons Living With Dementia: Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2011-2022 National Health and Aging Trends Study by Reed WR Bratches, Frank Puga, Paul J Barr, Amanda N Leggett, Meredith Masel, James Nicholas Odom, Rita Jablonski

“…White persons with dementia had an average of 2.4 (range 1‐9) people who managed medications, while Black or African American persons with dementia had an average of 2.8 (range 1‐9) and Hispanic or Latino persons with dementia had an average of 2.9 (range 1‐8) people who managed medications. …”
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Advances in early detection of non‐small cell lung cancer: A comprehensive review by Nour Kenaan, George Hanna, Moustafa Sardini, Mhd Omar Iyoun, Khedr Layka, Zein Alabdin Hannouneh, Zuheir Alshehabi

“…In comparison to other radiological screening methods, Endobronchial optical coherence tomography (EB‐OCT) has shown a noticeable advantage with a significant degree of accuracy in distinguishing between subtypes of non‐small cell lung cancer. …”
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Quantified mass loss of the Laohugou ice core and its precipitation signal during 1961–2005 at high elevation in the northeastern Tibetan Plateau by Wentao Du, Shichang Kang, Jizu Chen, Weijun Sun, Xiang Qin, Zhenming Ji, Wenxuan Sun, Yanan Qiu

“…Using the bulk aerodynamic method and degree day model, this study quantified ice mass loss attributable to sublimation/evaporation (S/E) and meltwater on the basis of integrated observations (1960–2006) of glacier-related and atmospheric variables in the northeastern Tibetan Plateau. …”
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Outcome analysis and decision tree in the management of obliterated non-traumatic anterior urethral strictures: a case series by RAJIV KORE

“…We describe a case series of 45 patients of obliterated strictures, their outcome analysis and postulate a management algorithm. Methods Urethral reconstruction was done in all the 45 patients from February 2015 to March 2019 at a single center. …”
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Drone State Estimation Based on Frame-to-Frame Template Matching with Optimal Windows by Seokwon Yeom

“…The drone captures video 10 times on each road from a height of 40 m at a 60-degree camera tilt angle. It will be shown that the proposed method achieves average distance errors at low meter levels after the flight.…”
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Brazilian version of the Diabetic Foot Self-Care Questionnaire of the University of Malaga, Spain: cross-cultural adaptation by Amelina de Brito Belchior, Rhanna Emanuela Fontenele Lima de Carvalho, Florência Gamileira Nascimento, Carla Cristina de Sordi, Raquel Rodrigues da Costa Brilhante, Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira, Sherida Karanini Paz de Oliveira

“…Results: The ten experts selected, obtained an average score of 8.1 ± 3.0 confirming their high degree of expertise and competence. …”
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