Deep Learning for Discrimination of Early Spinal Tuberculosis from Acute Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture on CT by Liu W, Wang J, Lei Y, Liu P, Han Z, Wang S, Liu B

“…Wenjun Liu,1 Jin Wang,2 Yiting Lei,1 Peng Liu,3 Zhenghan Han,1 Shichu Wang,1 Bo Liu1 1Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 2College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Bo Liu, Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8613996065698, Email boliu@hospital.cqmu.edu.cnBackground: Early differentiation between spinal tuberculosis (STB) and acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) is crucial for determining the appropriate clinical management and treatment pathway, thereby significantly impacting patient outcomes.Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of deep learning (DL) models using reconstructed sagittal CT images in the differentiation of early STB from acute OVCF, with the aim of enhancing diagnostic precision, reducing reliance on MRI and biopsies, and minimizing the risks of misdiagnosis.Methods: Data were collected from 373 patients, with 302 patients recruited from a university-affiliated hospital serving as the training and internal validation sets, and an additional 71 patients from another university-affiliated hospital serving as the external validation set. …”
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Investigating the Current and Desired Status of Factors Influencing the Medical Universities’ Participation in the Development of Moocs from the Virtual Education Experts’ Viewpoin... by Azita Barzehkar, Zahra Karimian, Manoosh Mehrabi

“…Conclusions: Based on results, the development of MOOCs encompasses multiple dimensions. It seems that determining |motivational mechanisms, the interactive relationship between e-learning policy-makers and universities of medical sciences, fair distribution of power and resources, and the creation of common goals and roadmap to promote integration and synergy in effective and efficient activities is necessary.…”
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Direct Healthcare Cost of Fracture-related Infection Treatment by Nike Walter, MD, Ines Neubauer, MD, Susanne Baertl, MD, Volker Alt, MD, Markus Rupp, MD

“…These findings emphasize the need for effective preventive measures and efficient management protocols to reduce the incidence and financial impact of FRIs. …”
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A comparison of stone-based and diamond strip approaches for adjusting proximal contact tightness in zirconia and PFM crowns by Daniel S. Kim, Soo-Yeon Yoo, Jang-Hyun Kim, Dong-Ju Shin, Ji-Man Park

“…This study aimed to determine whether a conventional stone-based approach or a newly introduced diamond strip resulted in more efficient and predictable proximal contact adjustment in zirconia (Zr) and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns, as well as to assess whether clinician experience affects the outcome. …”
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Mapping stakeholders, services, data, and the information system for adolescent health in the West Bank by Aisha Shalash, Maysaa Nemer, Niveen Abu-Rmeileh, Mohammad Kittaneh, Dervla Kelly, Khalifa Elmusharaf

“…Methods This study utilized a comprehensive landscape analysis to assess adolescent health services in the West Bank. …”
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The level of hand hygiene compliance by operating room personnel of ‎Educational Hospitals in Hamadan University of Medical Science by Mitra Zandiyeh, Seyed Reza Borzo

“…Hand hygiene is well known as the most efficient, cost benefit and simplest ‎technique for decreasing these infections. …”
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Locomotive Syndrome Digital Therapeutics Provided via a Smartphone App: Protocol for a Single-Group Trial by Tatsuru Sonobe, Yoshihiro Matsumoto

“…MethodsWe conducted a multicenter, prospective, longitudinal, nonrandomized, single-group study of Japanese adults aged ≥40 years who were eligible for LS checks. …”
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Exploring individual differences in online and face-to-face help-seeking intentions in case of impending mental health problems: The role of adult attachment, perceived social supp... by Jennifer Apolinário-Hagen, Annina Trachsel Dugo, Lisa Anhorn, Britta Holsten, Verena Werner, Simone Krebs

“…Background: Even though common mental health problems such as depression are a global burden calling for efficient prevention strategies, still many distressed individuals face hurdles to access public mental healthcare. …”
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Real-time mobile broadband quality of service prediction using AI-driven customer-centric approach by Ayokunle A. Akinlabi, Folasade M. Dahunsi, Jide J. Popoola, Lawrence B. Okegbemi

“…<p>Statistical methods employed in evaluating the quality of service (performance) of mobile broadband (MBB) networks face drawbacks relating to the accurate and reliable processing of the huge amounts of heterogenous real time traffic data generated from MBB networks. …”
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Measuring Advantages and Challenges of Adopting BIM for Sustainable Facility Management in Iraq by Abbas Oleiwi Al-jaberi Karrar, Mohamed Elsheikh Asser, Amirkhon F. Aminov

“…The research aims to investigate the factors influencing the implementation of BIM for sustainable facility management (SFM) in Iraq's construction sector.Materials and methods. A thorough review of a variety of research was done to determine the numerous factors that contribute to the advantages and obstacles in BIM for SFM. …”
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Mathematical modeling of pregnancy loss with normal embryo karyotype in the first trimester by N. N. Potapov, E. V. Kudryavtseva, V. V. Kovalev

“…Based on the identified patterns, a mathematical model has been developed allowing to determine the high risk of pregnancy loss in the first trimester (86.0 % efficiency).Conclusion. …”
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Vertisols infiltration rate and model performance evaluation of various land-use conditions during Southern Ethiopia's dry season by Edmealem Temesgen, Destaw Akil, Guchie Gulie

“…The graphs of infiltration were generated to find the best fitting model for a certain vertisol soil type and two lands. The determination, correlation coefficient, bias, root mean square error (RMSE), model efficiency, determination coefficient (R2), slope, correlation coefficient (r), average percentage error, and the gradient were the performance indicators examined for the optimum fitting of the model. …”
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Taking into account students' psychotypes and using their neuropsychological maps when implementing digital educational technologies within the Metaverse by Galiya Ldokova, Svetlana Frumina, Suad Abdalkareem Alwaely

“…The results of the study can be used to optimize and increase the efficiency of the educational process through the implementation of Metaverse technologies. …”
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Replication differences of SARS-CoV-2 lineages may arise from unique RNA replication characteristics and nucleocapsid protein expression by Isadora Alonso Corrêa, Marcos Romário Matos de Souza, Gustavo Peixoto Duarte da Silva, Anna Beatriz Sampaio Vianna Macedo Pimentel, Pedro Telles Calil, Marcela Sabino Cunha, Diana Mariani, Rodrigo de Moraes Brindeiro, Sara Mesquita Costa, Maria Clara da Costa Simas, Victor Akira Ota, Elisa Cavalcante Pereira, Marilda Mendonça Siqueira, Paola Cristina Resende, Rafael Mello Galliez, Rafael Mello Galliez, Debora Souza Faffe, Debora Souza Faffe, Rosane Silva, Terezinha Marta Pereira Pinto Castiñeiras, Terezinha Marta Pereira Pinto Castiñeiras, Amilcar Tanuri, Amilcar Tanuri, Luciana Jesus da Costa, Luciana Jesus da Costa

“…However, the relationship between these differences and the replicative capacity of these variants remains to be determined. Our research aimed to compare the biological traits of the SARS-CoV-2 lineages B.1.1.33, and variants Zeta (P.2), Gamma (P.1/P.1.*), Delta (B.1.617.2/AY.*), and Omicron (BA.1).MethodsWe employed three different cellular models susceptible to viral infection to demonstrated the differences in virus binding, entry and total RNA production through RT-qPCR assay and viral infectious progeny by plaque assay. …”
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Integrated transportation system planning with gravitational search algorithm approach based on fuzzy mutant controller by Alireza Hosseinzadeh Kashani, Seyed Ahmad Shayannia, Mohammad Mehdi Movahedi, Soheila Sardar

“…The observed tests show that the presented method has better results than other compared algorithms.…”
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Accurate estimation of permeability reduction resulted from low salinity water flooding in clay-rich sandstones by Xiaojuan Zhang, Muntadher Abed Hussein, Tarak Vora, Anupam Yadav, Asha Rajiv, Aman Shankhyan, Sachin Jaidka, Mehul Manu, Farzona Alimova, Issa Mohammed Kadhim, Zainab Jamal Hamoodah, Fadhil Faez, Ahmad Khalid

“…Abstract Accurate estimation of permeability reduction in clay-rich sandstones during low-salinity water flooding is critical for optimizing enhanced oil recovery (EOR) strategies and ensuring efficient reservoir management. Traditional methods often rely on costly experiments or simplified empirical correlations, which struggle to capture the complex, non-linear interactions governing this phenomenon. …”
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Development and Comparison of Interrupt-Based and Analog-to-Digital Converter Algorithms for Seed Counting in Precision Planters by A. Ghaffarnezhad, H. Navid, H. Karimi

“…Each research initiative aims to address specific challenges associated with these sensors, with the overarching goal of facilitating effective commercialization, optimizing resource use, and minimizing waste.Materials and MethodsTwo distinct algorithms, utilizing analog-to-digital converter and interrupt-based methodologies, were meticulously developed and thoroughly evaluated to determine the more effective method for monitoring. …”
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Workplace Incivility and Job Alienation: Analyzing the Mediating Role of Social Capital and the Moderating Role of Psychological Capital by Fariborz Fathi Chegeni, Mostafa OmidNezhad

“…This sample was selected using a stratified random sampling method. To measure workplace incivility, we utilized the Blau & Andersson (2005) questionnaire, which comprised 7 items. …”
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Accurate size-based protein localization from cryo-ET tomograms by Weisheng Jin, Ye Zhou, Alberto Bartesaghi

“…We compare the performance of our approach against a commonly used algorithm based on deep learning, crYOLO, and show that our method: i) has higher detection accuracy, ii) does not require user input for labeling or time-consuming training, and iii) runs efficiently on non-specialized CPU hardware. …”
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Effect of longitudinal and cross feed on flatness and surface roughness in flat grinding by Hristijan Zisov, Dimitar Milkov, Atanas Cangulski, Ema Vasileska, Ognen Tuteski, Boban Kusigerski, Jasmina Caloska

“…A full-factorial experimental design is implemented to systematically analyze the interaction between these factors. Statistical methods, including regression analysis, are used to determine the significance of the variables and their effect on surface characteristics. …”
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