Advancing skin cancer detection integrating a novel unsupervised classification and enhanced imaging techniques by Md. Abdur Rahman, Nur Mohammad Fahad, Mohaimenul Azam Khan Raiaan, Mirjam Jonkman, Friso DeBoer, Sami Azam

“…In this study, the authors aim to explore the potential of unsupervised learning methods in classifying different types of skin lesions in dermatoscopic images. …”
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Fully automated workflow for designing patient-specific orthopaedic implants: Application to total knee arthroplasty. by Aziliz Guezou-Philippe, Arnaud Clavé, Ehouarn Maguet, Ludivine Maintier, Charles Garraud, Jean-Rassaire Fouefack, Valérie Burdin, Eric Stindel, Guillaume Dardenne

“…We propose a fully automated workflow to design patient-specific implants for total knee arthroplasty. Methods The proposed pipeline first uses artificial neural networks to segment the femur and tibia proximal and distal extremities. …”
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Mechanical Behaviors of Natural Sand Soils and Modified Soils in Heavy-Haul Railway Embankment by Yingying Zhao, Yang Yang, Xianzhang Ling, Guoyu Li, Weiming Gong

“…Meanwhile, a brittle characteristic is observed. In the process of determining the reinforcement methods in practical projects, several other considerations are included, such as equipment and time available, especially for stabilized soils. …”
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Analysis of the development of electric drives for oil rocking machines by the results of patent search by I. V. Ivshin, A. R. Safin, R. R. Gibadullin, T. I. Petrov, A. N. Tsvetkov, M. F. Nizamiyev, V. Yu. Kornilov

“…Field of application: electrical equipment for oil pumping units.The purpose of the work is to identify inventions in the field of electric drives based on Russian highly efficient synchronous motors for oil pumping machines, to determine the advantages and disadvantages of modern developments in this field.Methods. …”
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Heritability of malaria in Africa. by Margaret J Mackinnon, Tabitha W Mwangi, Robert W Snow, Kevin Marsh, Thomas N Williams

“…<h4>Background</h4>While many individual genes have been identified that confer protection against malaria, the overall impact of host genetics on malarial risk remains unknown.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We have used pedigree-based genetic variance component analysis to determine the relative contributions of genetic and other factors to the variability in incidence of malaria and other infectious diseases in two cohorts of children living on the coast of Kenya. …”
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Higher performance enhancement of direct torque control by using Space Vector Modulation for doubly fed induction machine by Gouaamar Radouan, El Fadl Adiba, Bri Seddik, Mekrini Zineb

“…This study discusses the pros and cons of all mentioned methods, which helps in better understanding for optimal speed control selection to improve DFIM performance at different operating conditions. …”
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Pathways to Carbon Neutrality: A Review of Strategies and Technologies Across Sectors by Israa Al Khaffaf, Adil Tamimi, Vian Ahmed

“…The results of the content analysis show that the energy sector is the most extensively studied, with a focus on the integration of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, and carbon capture technologies. Furthermore, results showed promising developments in energy-efficient electrification methods, and circular economy principles can be seen in the building, transportation, and industrial sectors. …”
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Evaluating Diverse Meta-modeling Approaches for Predicting Performance Characteristics of a Twin Air Intake Based on Experimental Data by Human AMIRI, U. C. Kucuk, O. Kucukoglu, Y. F. Kuscu, O. V. Ozdemır

“…Air intakes are critical components in maximizing the efficiency of jet-powered engines. Their diverse designs, ranging from conventional shapes to innovative configurations, coupled with the intricate interplay of fluid dynamics, boundary layer effects, and structural considerations, render the determination of their performance characteristics a time-consuming task. …”
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Legal safeguards against involuntary criminal confessions in Poland and Russia by Denis Solodov, Ilia Solodov

“…In Russia, the law provides specific rules on the admissibility of criminal confessions, their evidentiary value, and methods of verifying the reliability of suspect’s testimony. …”
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Study of Renewable Potential of the Republic of Armenia for Implementation of Hybrid Autonomous Power Supply System Using Solar Photovoltaic Modules by N. R. Kostik, S. A. Tarasov, G. Ye. Ayvasyan

“…To simulate operating conditions for various AHRESS configurations providing electric power to a cellular communication base station.Materials and methods. Climatic, geographical, social and economic features of the region of the Republic of Armenia are investigated. …”
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Deep Learning Inter-city Roads Conditions in East Africa for Infrastructure Prioritization using Satellite Imagery and Mobile Data by Davy Uwizera, Prof. Patrick McSharry, Charles Ruranga

“… Traditional survey methods for gathering information, such as questionnaires and field visits, have long been used in East Africa to evaluate road conditions and prioritize their development. …”
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Experimentally Constrained Mechanistic and Data-Driven Models for Simulating NMDA Receptor Dynamics by Duy-Tan J. Pham, Jean-Marie C. Bouteiller

“…However, their dynamics are challenging to capture accurately due to their high complexity and non-linear behavior. <b>Methods</b>: This article presents the elaboration and calibration of experimentally constrained computational models of GluN1/GluN2A NMDA-R dynamics: (1) a nine-state kinetic model optimized to replicate experimental data and (2) a computationally efficient look-up table model capable of replicating the dynamics of the nine-state kinetic model with a highly reduced footprint. …”
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Intestinal Parasites among HIV/AIDS Patients on ART Attending Specialist Hospital, Sokoto State, Nigeria by Ikpeama,O. J., Ochayi, A.S. and Houmsou, R.S.

“…This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites among HIV/AIDS patients in Sokoto - Nigeria. …”
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Emission of Brominated Pollutants from Waste Printed Circuit Boards during Thermal Treatment: A Review by Jun Wan, Jia Sun, Xiang-Lin Zhao, An-Sheng Le, Peng-Bo Ren, Ming-Xiu Zhan, Xiao-Qing Lin, Tong Chen

“…The effects of raw materials, temperature, atmosphere, and reaction time on the emission of brominated pollutants are discussed, as are three methods of controlling the pollutants. It was found that when the temperature was controlled at 850–1200°C, the reaction time was greater than 2 s, the air flow rate was 3–4.5 m s−1, and the excess air coefficient was 1–2, the impact of pollutant emissions was relatively small. …”
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Legal Regulation of the External Dimension of the Common European Asylum System: current state and future perspectives by A. A. Gukepshev

“…The aim of the article is to define political and legal contours of the external dimension of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS), trace its development from 2015 to 2022, and determine future directions of its evolvement.MATERIALS AND METHODS. …”
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Substantial Impact of School Closure on the Transmission Dynamics during the Pandemic Flu H1N1-2009 in Oita, Japan. by Shoko Kawano, Masayuki Kakehashi

“…We evaluated the preventive effect of school closure against the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and examined efficient strategies of reactive school closure.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Data included daily reports of reactive school closures and the number of infected students in the pandemic in Oita City, Japan. …”
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Features of direct democracy in Switzerland by Svetlana A. Solomonova

“…The article is about the peculiarities of referendum and popular initiative which are the main forms and institutions of direct democracy in Switzerland.The purpose of the article is to determine the peculiarities of direct democracy in Switzerland and characterize its main forms: referendum and popular initiative. …”
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An Algorithm to Analyze Cost Heterogeneity using Counterfactual Scenarios in Endovascular versus Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Predicting Costs for Subsequent Patients by Christopher A. Jones, Peter W. Callas, Robert W. Everett, Richard A. Galbraith, Richie Spitsberg, Jeffrey J. Petrozzino, Michael J. DeSarno, Andrew C. Stanley

“…# Objectives We examined patient-specific predictors of high cost for endovascular (EVAR) and open (OPEN) repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). # Methods Vascular Study Group of Northern New England data specific to Fletcher Allen Health Care were merged with cost data from the same source. …”
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Short communication: Multiscale topographic complexity analysis with pyTopoComplexity by L. S.-H. Lai, L. S.-H. Lai, A. M. Booth, A. R. Duvall, E. Herzig, E. Herzig

“…<p>pyTopoComplexity is a Python package designed for efficient and customizable quantification of topographic complexity using four advanced methods: two-dimensional continuous wavelet transform analysis, fractal dimension estimation, rugosity index, and terrain position index calculations. …”
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Deep Learning-Based FSS Spectral Characterization and Cross-Band Migration by Lei Gong, Xuan Liu, Pan Zhou, Liguo Wang, Zhiqiang Yang

“…In response, researchers have developed deep learning-based approaches for FSS design, highlighting their advantages in terms of high efficiency and low resource consumption. However, these methods are typically confined to designing FSSs within the spectral ranges defined by their datasets, significantly limiting their applicability. …”
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