PLZero: placeholder based approach to generalized zero-shot learning for multi-label recognition in chest radiographs by Chengrong Yang, Qiwen Jin, Fei Du, Jing Guo, Yujue Zhou

“…Abstract By leveraging large-scale image-text paired data for pre-training, the model can efficiently learn the alignment between images and text, significantly advancing the development of zero-shot learning (ZSL) in the field of intelligent medical image analysis. …”
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Tabular transformer generative adversarial network for heterogeneous distribution in healthcare by Ha Ye Jin Kang, Minsam Ko, Kwang Sun Ryu

“…The ability of the algorithm to handle different types of mixed variables efficiently, including polynomial, discrete, and continuous variables, demonstrated its versatility and practicality in health care research and data synthesis.…”
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Shaping and Characterization of Additively Manufactured Geopolymer Materials for Underwater Applications by Anton Frederik Becher, Henning Zeidler, Szymon Gądek, Kinga Korniejenko

“…The obtained results show that additives such as xanthan gum and superplasticizer improve the rheological properties of the paste efficiently. With the help of additive manufacturing, geopolymer samples with compressive strengths of up to 7.5 MPa and flexural strengths of up to 4.15 MPa after 28 respectively were achieved. …”
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Unified Monitor and Controller Synthesis for Securing Complex Unmanned Aircraft Systems by Dong Yang, Wei Dong, Wei Lu, Sirui Liu, Yanqi Dong

“…Then, to facilitate users using our method to design secure UAS controllers more efficiently, we develop a domain-specific language (UAS-DL) for modeling UASs. …”
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A new scoring system for risk stratification of thyroid tumors by Ya Yuan, Hua Shu, Lu Li, Liuxi Wu, Fei Yu

“…Conclusion The scoring system based on ultrasound features established in this study can be used for risk stratification of thyroid nodules more efficiently, it has higher sensitivity and specificity for the differentiation of benign and malignant nodules.…”
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Acute Effects of Handheld Vibration Massage on Posterior Shoulder Soft Tissues by Takaki Imai, Takashi Nagamatsu, Yushin Yoshizato, Kodai Miyara, Megumi Sumizono, Masatoshi Nakamura

“…Handheld vibration massagers can efficiently deliver vibration therapy to the shoulder joint and may be a potential treatment…”
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CFTformer: End-to-End Cross-Frame Multi-Object Tracking With Transformer by Abdollah Amirkhani, Seyed Alireza Khoshnevis

“…This approach allows the encoder-decoder to track the queries more efficiently across the frames. For this model, scalable deformable-attention layers were used to design the encoder and decoder to decrease the computational cost. …”
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Diversity in Notch ligand-receptor signaling interactions by Rachael Kuintzle, Leah A Santat, Michael B Elowitz

“…Here, we used a quantitative, bottom-up, cell-based approach to systematically characterize trans-activation, cis-inhibition, and cis-activation signaling efficiencies across a range of ligand and Fringe expression levels in Chinese hamster and mouse cell lines. …”
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Growth and optical caracteristics of the CsI:Li scintillator crystal for use as radiation detector by Maria da Conceição Costa Pereira, Tufic Madi Filho, Lucas Faustino Tomaz, José Roberto Berretta

“…Materials capable of converting ionizing radiation into light photons are called scintillators, some have specific efficiencies for certain applications and types of radiation, e.g. gamma, X-ray, alpha, beta and neutrons. …”
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Optical detection of single and multiple seeding using an innovative shape-recognition algorithm by Ali Ghaffarnezhad, Hossein Navid, Hadi Karimi

“…In this research, a novel shape-based algorithm is presented that utilizes seven pairs of 3-mm infrared LEDs to efficiently recognize and count both single seeds and overlapping seeds. …”
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Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants used in the Aseer province, Southwestern Saudi Arabia by Manal A. Alshaqhaa, Imen Souid, Atef Korchef, Manar D. Alshehri

“…Conclusion The present documentation on MPs can efficiently provide as a basis for additional pharmacological and phytochemical research and conservation studies.…”
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The apoptotic and anti-metastatic effects of niosome kaempferol in MCF-7 breast cancer cells by Shinoo Minaei, Mahsa Kavousi, Faranak Jamshidian

“…In summary, KMF-loaded niosome NPs efficiently induced apoptosis and inhibited metastasis-related gene expression in MCF-7 cells, exhibiting notable anti-cancer activity.…”
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Depth-specific soil moisture estimation in vegetated corn fields using a canopy-informed model: A fusion of RGB-thermal drone data and machine learning by Milad Vahidi, Sanaz Shafian, William Hunter Frame

“…Accurate soil moisture estimation is fundamental for optimizing irrigation strategies, enhancing crop yields, and managing water resources efficiently. This study harnesses time-series RGB-thermal imagery to assess soil moisture throughout various growth stages of corn, emphasizing depth-specific soil moisture estimation and time-series analysis of canopy information such as canopy structure and canopy spectral across growth stages. …”
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Soulbound Tokens: Enabler for Privacy-Aware and Decentralized Authentication Mechanism in Medical Data Storage by Biagio Boi, Franco Cirillo, Marco De Santis, Christian Esposito

“…Additionally, it proposes a new approach to decentralized data management, which is crucial for handling sensitive medical data efficiently. Methodology: The proposed architecture adopts a user-centric approach, utilizing Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI). …”
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Distinct transcriptome and traits of freshly dispersed Pseudomonas aeruginosa cells by Manmohit Kalia, Karin Sauer

“…We used RNA-seq to show that the physiology of freshly dispersed cells from Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms is highly different from those of planktonic and biofilm cells, apparent by dispersed cells uniquely expressing 194 genes. …”
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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. We demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach by automatically detecting particles from tomograms representing different types of samples and using these particles to determine the high-resolution structures of ribosomes imaged in vitro and in situ.…”
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Optimal thresholds and key parameters for predicting influenza A virus transmission events in ferrets by Troy J. Kieran, Xiangjie Sun, Taronna R. Maines, Jessica A. Belser

“…Interestingly, viruses with ‘intermediate’ transmission outcomes (33–66%) had NW titers and derived quantities more similar to non-transmissible viruses (<33%) in a DCT setting, but with efficiently transmissible viruses (>67%) in a RDT setting. …”
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GDDKIA xml service, road traffic incidents data: availability and quality research by Natalia Dziuba, Stanisław Szombara

“…In this context, spatial data on traffic incidents plays a key role, enabling drivers to bypass congestion and navigate safely and efficiently through the city. This study focuses on assessing the quality and availability of spatial data on road obstructions provided by the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (pl.: Generalna Dyrekcja Dróg Krajowych i Autostrad, GDDKiA) in Poland. …”
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New approaches to disinfection of thermolabile medical devices using an indirect method with cold atmospheric plasma-aerosol by Tom Schaal, Ulrich Schmelz, Frank-Albert Pitten, Tim Tischendorf

“…Abstract Cold atmospheric plasma-aerosol (CAP-A) offers a promising alternative to conventional sterilisation and disinfection methods, which are often unsuitable for thermolabile medical devices due to high temperatures, toxic chemicals or radiation. CAP-A efficiently inactivates microorganisms and viruses without compromising the material integrity. …”
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Recurrence patterns and evolution of submicroscopic and asymptomatic Plasmodium vivax infections in malaria-endemic areas of the Peruvian Amazon. by Stefano S Garcia Castillo, Caroline Abanto Alvarez, Ángel Rosas-Aguirre, Carlos Acosta, Rodrigo M Corder, Joaquín Gómez, Mitchel Guzmán, Niko Speybroeck, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Marcia C Castro, Anna Rosanas-Urgell, Marcelo U Ferreira, Joseph M Vinetz, Dionicia Gamboa, Katherine Torres

“…By understanding the recurrence rates of submicroscopic and asymptomatic cases, we can develop informed strategies to prevent transmission more efficiently and disrupt the silent transmission cycle.…”
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