X-ray2CTPA: leveraging diffusion models to enhance pulmonary embolism classification by Noa Cahan, Eyal Klang, Galit Aviram, Yiftach Barash, Eli Konen, Raja Giryes, Hayit Greenspan

“…It may pave the way for more accessible and cost-effective advanced diagnostic tools. The code for this project is available: https://github.com/NoaCahan/X-ray2CTPA .…”
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Evaluation of deepseek, gemini, ChatGPT-4o, and perplexity in responding to salivary gland cancer by Ahmed Bashah, Abdulkhaleq Salem, Ali Al-waqeerah, Eslam Ghaleb, Natheer Wahan, Ahmed Awad, Omran Al-tos, Gang Chen

“…Enhancements in AI capabilities and rigorous clinical validation are necessary to ensure patient safety and effectiveness in clinical practice.…”
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Advancing CRISPR genome editing into gene therapy clinical trials: progress and future prospects by Busra Cetin, Fulya Erendor, Yunus Emre Eksi, Ahter D. Sanlioglu, Salih Sanlioglu

“…Despite its remarkable potential, CRISPR technology faces challenges such as off-target effects, suboptimal delivery systems, long-term safety concerns, scalability, ethical dilemmas and potential repercussions of genetic alterations, particularly in the case of germline editing. …”
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Joint Optimization in Underwater Image Enhancement: A Training Framework Integrating Pixel-Level and Physical-Channel Techniques by Ozan Demir, Metin Aktas, Ender M. Eksioglu

“…However, underwater images suffer from the absorption and scattering effects of the environment. In this paper, we propose Hybrid Underwater Image Enhancement Network (HUWIE-Net), a novel deep learning-based underwater image enhancement framework consisting of three distinct sections, which include an Image-to-Image Module, a Physics-Informed Module and a Fusion Module. …”
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Synergistic Disruption: Harnessing AI and Blockchain for Enhanced Privacy and Security in Federated Learning by Sandi Rahmadika, Winda Agustiarmi, Ryan Fikri, Bruno Joachim Kweka

“…In the end, this chapter examines novel research avenues for combining blockchain technology with federated learning, providing practical methods and strategies to improve transaction security and privacy and opening the door to a new era of reliable and effective machine learning applications.…”
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Behavior of double-skinned circular composite columns infilled with mortar, SCC, and SIF materials under axial and eccentric loads by Pradeep Thangavel, Warit Wipulanusat, Jeung-Hwan Doh

“…Eccentric loading (30 mm) led to an average reduction of 8.04 % in the load capacity. Among the design codes evaluated, the Australian Standard (AS 5100) provided the most accurate strength predictions compared to AISC 360 and EC4. …”
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A Study on the Vertical Bearing Characteristics of Screw Piles in Permafrost Regions by Tao Liu, Jun Lv, Xuyan Deng, Chunxiang Guo, Weijia Zhang, Daijun Jiang

“…The design value of the bearing capacity of a single pile can be effectively estimated in engineering practice by improving the formula of the code for calculating the vertical bearing capacity.…”
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Natural Language Processing for Identification of Hospitalized People Who Use Drugs: Cohort Study by Taisuke Sato, Emily D Grussing, Ruchi Patel, Jessica Ridgway, Joji Suzuki, Benjamin Sweigart, Robert Miller, Alysse G Wurcel

“…Current research relies on billing codes to identify PWUD—a methodology with suboptimal accuracy that may underestimate the economic, racial, and ethnic diversity of hospitalized PWUD. …”
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4D printing of electro-activated thermochromic composites for dynamic 3D displays by S. Siddharth Kumar, Wudith W. Niyagama, Jan S. Akmal, Mika Salmi

“…The study optimizes color change by focusing on specimen thickness, current intensity, and pulse duration. A customized G-code workflow allowed for precise wire integration into 3D-printed specimens fabricated using a composite dual-nozzle co-extrusion printer, enabling controlled color changes upon activation.Experiments identified 1.5 mm as the ideal specimen thickness, balancing rapid response time (∼78.5 s for 80 % color change) with effective wire concealment. …”
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Detecting Malicious .NET Executables Using Extracted Methods Names by Hamdan Thabit, Rami Ahmad, Ahmad Abdullah, Abedallah Zaid Abualkishik, Ali A. Alwan

“…As a result, there remains a significant knowledge gap regarding the development of effective detection methods tailored to .NET malware. …”
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Cadmium tolerance is associated with tissue-specific plasticity of metallothionein gene expression in Gammarus fossarum field populations by Auréline Lalouette, Arnaud Chaumot, Louveline Lepeule, Karen Gaget, Nicolas Delorme, Laura Garnero, Federica Calevro, Davide Degli Esposti

“…Abstract The metallothionein gene family codes for proteins involved in metal homeostasis and acute detoxification of non-essential toxic metal ions across the tree of life. …”
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Time-Optimal Stabilization of Asynchronous Boolean Control Networks Under State and Control Constraints by Haonan Wang, Shuping Wang, Ruohai Xi, Shuhua Gao

“…Our algorithm code is publicly accessible at <uri>https://gitee.com/shuhuagao/tos-abcn</uri>.…”
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Flexible Capturing Application for Enhanced Generation of EPCIS Events by Fengjuan Jia, Seungwoo Jeon, Bonghee Hong, Joonho Kwon, Yoon-sik Kwak

“…Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and electronic product code (EPC) technology have been widely used to identify and keep track of physical objects. …”
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A Novel Rapid Design Framework for Tooth Profile of Double-Circular-Arc Common-Tangent Flexspline in Harmonic Reducers by Xueao Liu, Jianghao Zhang, Hui Wang, Xuecong Wang, Jianzhong Ding

“…Finally, a case study is presented to verify the effectiveness of the proposed design method.…”
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Cross-National Analysis of Opioid Prescribing Patterns: Enhancements and Insights from the OralOpioids R Package in Canada and the United States by Ankona Banerjee, Kenneth Nobleza, Duc T. Nguyen, Erik Stricker

“…It suggests a model for similar tools that could be adapted for global use, enhancing our capacity to manage and mitigate opioid misuse effectively.…”
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Digital Justice in the Contentious Administrative Jurisdiction: The Quickness Principle Based on ICTs as an Instrument for Judicial Decongestion in Colombia by Carmen Cecilia Diz Muñoz, Carlos Andrés Sánchez Peña, Daniela María Orozco Poveda, Yassith Yaneth Muskus Tobias

“…This paper analyzes the application of the quickness principle and its effectiveness around modernity, referring to the use of information technologies in contentious administrative processes, thanks to the modification of law 1437 (2011) through law 2080 (2021). …”
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Compilation of the Physical Education Performance Management Model of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Force Based on the Organizational Excellence Model by Hassan Zarei, Hasan Solhjou, Jalal Yarahmadi, Hosein Zareian

“…After each interview, the codes were extracted. Data analysis and identification of the components and indicators of PE performance management of IRGC were carried out with the Delphi method and the research model was designed based on the principles of organizational excellence. …”
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DDANet: A deep dilated attention network for intracerebral haemorrhage segmentation by Haiyan Liu, Yu Zeng, Hao Li, Fuxin Wang, Jianjun Chang, Huaping Guo, Jian Zhang

“…DDANet also integrates residual networks, channel attention, and spatial attention mechanisms for joint optimisation, effectively mitigating the severe class imbalance problem and aiding the training process. …”
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Study on Mechanical Properties and Safety of Ultra-Thin Reactive Powder Concrete Prefabricated Slabs Applied to I-Beam Joints of Bridges by Bin Liu, Xiang Liu, Buyu Jia, Quansheng Yan, Zheng Yang

“…The use of ultra-thin, high-performance reactive powder concrete (RPC) prefabricated slabs can effectively resolve these issues. However, research in this area is limited, leaving our understanding of the strength and feasibility of ultra-thin RPC slabs for I-beam joints incomplete. …”
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Software Package for Special Teaching and Testing of Children with Hearing and Speech Impairments by Stolyarova E.I., Belova N.Yu., Solnushkin S.D., Chikhman V.N.

“…The paper presents a description of the software package (code name “Speech-Assistant”), intended for use in special education and testing of children with hearing and speech impairments, causing difficulties in mastering reading and writing skills. …”
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