A deep machine learning model development for the biomarkers of the anatomical and functional anti-VEGF therapy outcome detection on retinal OCT images by B.E. Malyugin, S.N. Sakhnov, L.E. Axenova, K.D. Axenov, E.V. Kozina, V.V. Vronskaya, V.V. Myasnikova

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed model, the Dice coefficient (DSC) was used. Results. The segmentation accuracy showed high values for the determination of all biomarkers – from 0.97 to 0.99. …”
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Improvement of Technologies for Isolation and Purification of Biologically Active Substances from Plant Raw Materials by G. N. Turmanidze, V. V. Sorokin, K. S. Stepanov, M. A. Ignatenko

“…A technology for the isolation and purification of hesperidin was developed, and the parameters of the processes were determined and optimized.Conclusion. As a result of the study, it was shown that it is possible to intensify the processes of extraction and dissolution of active substances by selecting mixing devices using the method of computational fluid dynamics. …”
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Optimizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance Using Advanced Meta-Heuristic Algorithms by Siva Ram Rajeyyagari, Srinivas Nowduri

“…The models are evaluated against a comprehensive set of performance metrics: Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Squared Error (MSE), coefficient of determination (R²), correlation coefficient (R), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Relative Absolute Error (RAE), Squared Error (SE), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), and Normalized Mean Squared Error (NMSE). …”
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Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Cosmos caudatus: Effects of calcination temperature and precursor type on photocatalytic and antimicrobial activities by Indah Riwayati, Sugeng Winardi, Suci Madhania, Manabu Shimada, Kusdianto

“…The development of an efficient and eco-friendly production method for zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), which are inorganic compounds used in various industries, is crucial. …”
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A Novel Laboratory Technique for Measuring Grain‐Size‐Specific Transport Characteristics of Bed Load Pulses by Kevin Reiterer, Thomas Gold, Christoph Hauer, Helmut Habersack, Christine Sindelar

“…The method consists of a through‐water, high‐resolution image acquisition followed by the application of a supervised color classification algorithm (Gaussian Maximum Likelihood Classification). …”
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Using The Thick-Shelled River Mussel (Unio crassus) Filtering Ability for Water Treatment Process in Aquaculture Systems: an In Vitro Study on Removal of the Bacteria from The Wa... by Menekşe Didem Demircan, Aygül Ekici, Gökhan Tunçelli, Merve Tınkır, İlker Keskin, Devrim Memiş

“…Integrating mussels into the freshwater aquaculture system could be an efficient method, because of their filtering ability. …”
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Comparison of Noise Reduction Algorithms for Optical Coherence Tomography Images of Skin Melanoma by O. O. Myakinin

“…Quantitative metrics were determined: a Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) metrics, an Effective Number of Looks (ENL) metrics, Structural Similarity Index Metrics (SSIM) and a correlation coefficient χ, reflecting two main principles of improving image quality: to reduce noise and to save the borders of tissue layers and heterogeneities.Results. …”
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How Accurately Can Urologists Predict Eligible Patients for Immediate Postoperative Intravesical Chemotherapy in Bladder Cancer? by Hüseyin Alperen Yıldız, Müslim Doğan Değer, Güven Aslan

“…This study aims to assess how accurately urologists can predict the pathological features of bladder tumors based solely on cystoscopic appearance and evaluate their ability to identify patients eligible for SI. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 104 patients with bladder masses were included. …”
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IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF VASOENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR-2 (VEGFR2) EXPRESSION IN RAT CARDIOMYOCYTES UNDER DOXORUBICIN AND BETULONIC ACID AMIDE ADMINISTRATION by L. L. Elena, M. M. Mzhelskaya, E. V. Koldysheva, M. G. Klinnikova

“…The aim of the study is to perform an immunohistochemical analysis of the expression of the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) in the myocardium of Wistar rats in doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy and the administration of betulonic acid amide as an agent with a polytarget effect in comparison with the severity of destructive processes in heart muscle cells. Material and methods. Wistar male rats (total 51 animals) were used in the work with isolated and combined administration of a single sublethal dose of doxorubicin (7 mg/kg) and course administration of betulonic acid amide at doses of 50 mg/kg/day and 100 mg/kg/day for 3 and 14 days. …”
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Studies on the Estimation of Stature from Hand and Foot Length of an Individual by O. S. Saka, O. A. Alamu, A. A. Olayode, A. A. Akinjisola, J. O. Ogundipe

“…Gender differences for the two parameters were determined using Student t-test. Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) was used to examine the relationship between two anthropometric parameters and standing height (stature). …”
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Do speed amplitude and period affect gait variability and step followability under sinusoidal speed changing conditions? by Kiyotaka Motoyama, Takehiro Tashiro, Akira Saito, Masahiro Horiuchi, Taisuke Sakaki, Daijiro Abe

“…We also examined which limbs are responsible for the step variabilities.MethodsThe IC plane thickness and coefficient of variance of step width (CVSW) were quantified as anteroposterior and lateral gait variability in 18 young adults. …”
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Objective assessment of the parameters and stability of accommodation after optical and opto-pharmacological therapy of progressive myopia in children by E. P. Tarutta, S. E. Kondratova

“…Purpose of the work: comparative evaluation of the effect of isolated optical (OT) and combined optical-pharmacological (OPT) therapy in patients with myopia on various accommodation parameters and its stability. Material and methods. Objective parameters and stability of accommodation after OT and OFT were determined in 31 patients aged 8–13 years with acquired myopia from –0.87 to –5.75 (on average –2.96 ± 1.60) D. …”
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The Hydrogeological Condition of Dibdibba aquifer between Karbala and Najaf in the middle of Iraq by Ahmed I. Abood, Sabbar Abdullah Salih, Ahmed Nadem

“…The data was replaced with input into software for pumping tests, then analyzed by Newman's and Jacob's corrected methods for unconfined aquifers. Transmissivity values in experiments (T) ranged between 348 and 596 square meters/day, while hydraulic conductivity ranged between 14.1-22.5 m/day. …”
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Vision Deficit Is a New Marker of Cognitive Impairment by N. M. Agarkov, A. E. Kopylov, R. E. Osmanov, N. V. Popova, M. A. Neudakhin, A. A. Titov

“…The diagnosis of this ophthalmology was performed according to generally accepted methods. The degree of cognitive impairment was determined according to the Mini­-Mental­-State­-Examination (MMSE) scale. …”
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The Performance qualification of automatic volumetric pipettes used in university hospitals in the DRC: Case of Kinshasa, Bukavu, and Kisangani by Joenna Bapite Musongiela, Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Emile Tweni Baruti, Timothé Mavanga Mabaya, Jacquie Bolavie Bolande, Sara Munguakonkwa Byamungu, Jérémie Mbinze Kindenge

“…Precision was evaluated using the coefficient of variation, while accuracy was determined by comparing the delivered volume to the nominal volume. …”
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Evaluation of a body height and weight harmony among university students by Stanislaw B. Nowak, Ihor P. Zanevskyy

“…Correlation between results of these two evaluations was determined using the Pearson interclass correlation coefficient. …”
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Circadian disruption is associated with altered postural control in aged individuals under eye closed condition by Hóngyi Zhào, Hóngyi Zhào, Zhiqiang Zhang, Yinxia Bai, Peng Li, Yonghua Huang

“…However, the relationship between increased postural sway and the circadian rhythm (CR) remains unclear.ObjectivesTo assess performance in the postural control test in aged individuals with an abnormal CR.MethodsThis cross-sectional observational study included two groups of participants: those at high risk of falling (HFR) and those at low risk of falling (LFR), which was determined by the clinical cut-off score for the sway path with open eyes. …”
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Electroacupuncture attenuates intervertebral disc degeneration by upregulating aquaporins via the cAMP/PKA pathway by Min Wang, Jia-Bao Huang, Jing Zou, Guo-fu Huang

“…To investigate whether EA can upregulate aquaporins (AQPs) in IVDD via the cAMP/PKA pathway in a rabbit model of disc degeneration. Methods A homemade loading device was adapted to trigger a disc degeneration model. …”
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Evaluation of relationships between dogs and owners: the turkish translation, reliability and validity study of cat/dog owner relationship scale (c/dors) by Ufuk Kaya, Dogukan Ozen, Murat Onur Yazlik, Selim Kosem, İsmayil Safa Gurcan

“…<p> <b>Materials and Methods: </b>An expert team translated the cat/dog owner relationship scale (C/DORS) from its original language of English into Turkish. …”
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A Retrospective Study to Evaluate the Quality Assurance of Thyroid Profile In A Tertiary Care Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory by Harish Rangareddy, Shashidhar Kurpad Nagaraj, Prabhavathi Kannala

“…Aims: This study aimed to measure and analyze the sigma metrics of thyroid hormones T3, T4, and TSH within the framework of NABL accreditation (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories). Materials & Methods: The study was designed as a retrospective observational study, utilizing quality control data from the Clinical Biochemistry section spanning from January 2021 to December 2021 retrieved from laboratory records. …”
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