DentoMorph-LDMs: diffusion models based on novel adaptive 8-connected gum tissue and deciduous teeth loss for dental image augmentation by Hanaa Salem Marie, Mostafa Elbaz, Riham sobhy Soliman, Amira Abdelhafeez elkhatib

“…We developed two novel biologically-inspired loss functions integrated within LDMs specifically designed for pediatric dental imaging: Gum-Adaptive Pixel Imputation (GAPI) utilizing adaptive 8-connected pixel neighborhoods that mimic pediatric gum tissue adaptive behavior, and Deciduous Transition-Based Reconstruction (DTBR) incorporating developmental stage awareness based on primary teeth transition patterns observed in children aged 2–12 years. These algorithms guide the diffusion process toward developmentally appropriate reconstructions through specialized loss functions that preserve structural continuity of deciduous dentition and age-specific anatomical features crucial for accurate pediatric diagnosis. …”
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Landscape and Season Influence Bat Activity and Richness in a Mediterranean Metropolitan Area by Vincenzo Meola, Ioannis Ekklisiarchos, Luca Cistrone, Antonello Migliozzi, Danilo Russo

“…Even the mild Mediterranean climate and urban heat island effects did not eliminate strong seasonal patterns. Mediterranean cities act as environmental filters, supporting only a few tolerant species. …”
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A sustainability comparison of different traditional Chilean culinary preparations through an innovative method by Ornella Tiboni-Oschilewski, Camila Corvalán, Rebecca Kanter

“…This would allow dietary patterns to develop into more sustainable ones, which is a useful strategy for public health and planetary health…”
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Aspects of Developing A Methodology for Managing Digital Financial Assets by A. Yu. Proskuryakov

“…For this purpose, the dynamics and trends of pricing of digital investment and financial assets are investigated to identify the peculiarities and specific patterns of cryptocurrency, taking into account the mathematical model of issuance in the conditions of a dynamic crypto-asset market, functioning continuously and forming cyclicality and wave structures.Materials and methods. …”
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Unobtrusive Sleep Posture Detection Using a Smart Bed Mattress with Optimally Distributed Triaxial Accelerometer Array and Parallel Convolutional Spatiotemporal Network by Zhuofu Liu, Gaohan Li, Chuanyi Wang, Vincenzo Cascioli, Peter W. McCarthy

“…Accurate identification of sleep postures can offer valuable insights into an individual’s sleep patterns, comfort levels, and potential health risks. …”
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Assessment of radioactive substance transfer and its ecological and health impacts on the Nasser Lake ecosystem by Khaled Ali, Abd El-Basset Abbady, Ahmed Abu-Taleb, Shaban Harb

“…Spatial distribution patterns were analyzed using Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques to identify zones of elevated radioactivity. …”
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Improving Event Data in Football Matches: A Case Study Model for Synchronizing Passing Events with Positional Data by Alberto Cortez, Bruno Gonçalves, João Brito, Hugo Folgado

“…In contrast to previous synchronization methods, this approach simplifies the process by using an automated technique based on patterns of ball velocity. This streamlines synchronization across datasets, reduces the need for manual intervention, and makes the method more practical for routine use in applied settings.…”
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A novel multi-step methodology for stochastic simulation of streamflow time series using PcStream clustering by Shalini Balaram, Roshan Srivastav, K Srinivasan

“…The results confirm that the model successfully reproduces key aspects of streamflow, including seasonal patterns, low flows, autocorrelations, and flow duration curves. …”
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A simulation-based network analysis of intervention targets for comorbid symptoms of depression and anxiety in Chinese healthcare workers in the post-dynamic zero-COVID policy era by Chao Zhang, Ruyong Li, Wei Zhang, Yanqiang Tao, Xiangping Liu, Yichao Lv

“…In this new phase, concerns related to work and family, rather than infection, may have become new sources of psychological issues such as depression and anxiety among healthcare workers, leading to new patterns of comorbidity. However, few studies have addressed these issues. …”
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Advanced and interpretable corneal staining assessment through fine grained knowledge distillation by Yuqing Deng, Pujin Cheng, Ruiwen Xu, Lirong Ling, Hongliang Xue, Shiyou Zhou, Yansong Huang, Junyan Lyu, Zhonghua Wang, Kenneth K. Y. Wong, Yimin Zhang, Kang Yu, Tingting Zhang, Xiaoqing Hu, Xiaoyi Li, Xiaoying Tang, Yan Lou, Jin Yuan

“…Additionally, FKD-CSS demonstrated generalizability in multi-ocular-surface-disease testing, underscoring its potential in handling different staining patterns.…”
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From death to birth: how osteocyte death promotes osteoclast formation by Weijie Zhao, Jiale Qian, Ji Li, Tian Su, Tian Su, Xiaozhong Deng, Yonghua Fu, Xuelong Liang, Hongwang Cui

“…Bone remodeling is a dynamic and continuous process involving three components: bone formation mediated by osteoblasts, bone resorption mediated by osteoclasts, and bone formation-resorption balancing regulated by osteocytes. …”
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Energy Urban Domain: Personalized Evaluation of Expert and Non-Expert Stakeholder Interaction With Artificial Intelligence Through ChatGPT Using the VIRTSI Model by George A. Tsihrintzis, Elissaios Sarmas, Vangelis Marinakis, Dimitrios P. Panagoulias, Evangelia-Aikaterini Tsichrintzi, Maria Virvou

“…Unlike other models of technology acceptance that focus solely on adoption, VIRTSI provides a continuous and quantifiable approach to trust calibration, identifying harmful trust patterns and guiding improvements in AI-human interaction over time.…”
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Source distribution, ecological risks, and controlling factors of heavy metals in river sediments: Receptor model-based study in a transboundary river basin by Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam, Abu Hena Md Fazla Rabbi, Amit Hasan Anik, Rahat Khan, Md Abdullah Al Masud, Grara Nedjoud, Abubakr M. Idris, Md Naimur Rahman, Venkatramanan Senapathi

“…Validation of the PMF model through Spearmen correlation and principal component analysis (PCA) reveals a consistent pattern, affirming its efficacy in this analysis. …”
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Revolutionizing Sports: The Role of Wearable Technology and AI in Training and Performance Analysis by Stanisław Dudek, Weronika Koziak, Michalina Makieła, Aleksandra Bętkowska, Agata Kornacka, Wojciech Dudek, Kamila Szostak, Rafał Tomaka, Anna Byra

“…AI-driven analytics, utilizing machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, enhance performance assessment, injury prediction, and rehabilitation strategies by processing vast datasets to detect fatigue patterns, optimize recovery schedules, and refine tactical decision-making. …”
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Hydrocarbon sources and accumulation processes in intra-platform of the fourth member of Dengying Formation in northern Sichuan Basin by Yi YANG, Xiang ZHU, Lei ZHANG, Zuxin XU, Lincheng DAI

“…To clarify the hydrocarbon accumulation and enrichment patterns and distribution characteristics in this region, a study was conducted on the hydrocarbon sources and accumulation processes based on geochemical characteristics of natural gas and bitumen, thin-section observation, and fluid inclusion analysis of the intra-platform and platform margin areas. …”
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Spatiotemporal changes in the strain field in the Niigata–Kobe Tectonic Zone: long-term analysis using GNSS time series data by Hiroki Kawabata, Shoichi Yoshioka

“…Unlike before the Mw 9.0 2011 Tohoku-Oki earthquake, after the event, the dilatation rate was lower in the east‒west direction, and the variation in the dilatation rate appeared to return to the preearthquake dilatation rates both in terms of the spatial patterns and amplitudes over time within several years. …”
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The association of visceral adiposity index and diabetic kidney disease in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study by Mengdie Chen, Yiyun Wang, Ping Feng, Lijing Wu, Chaoyin Lu, Yao Liang, Mengyao Yang, Qidong Zheng

“…VAI was utilized as both a continuous and categorical variable with division into tertiles. …”
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Manifestations of Stereotypical Behavior in Autistic Children by Jabbar Frayyeh Shraida Shraida, Amar Aziz Latif, Joulan Hussain Khalil

“…The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to a wide range of symptoms and levels of severity. …”
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Primary care contact, clinical management, and suicide risk following discharge from inpatient mental health care: a case–control study by Rebecca Musgrove, Matthew J Carr, Nav Kapur, Carolyn A Chew-Graham, Faraz Mughal, Darren M Ashcroft, Roger T Webb

“…Method: We described patterns of consultation, prescription of psychotropic medication, and continuity of care for people who died by suicide and those who survived. …”
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Longitudinal analysis of academic stress and its effects on salivary cortisol, alpha-amylase, and academic outcomes: Study protocol. by Juan Luis Castillo-Navarrete, Alejandra Guzmán-Castillo, Claudio Bustos

“…In addition, smart devices will be used to continuously collect biological data such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, and sleep patterns. …”
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