A human pose estimation network based on YOLOv8 framework with efficient multi-scale receptive field and expanded feature pyramid network by Shaobin Cai, Han Xu, Wanchen Cai, Yuchang Mo, Liansuo Wei

“…However, traditional multi-person pose estimation methods face challenges due to partial occlusions and overlaps between multiple human bodies and body parts. …”
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Agriculture and Its Role in Maintaining Ecological Balance and Biodiversity by Prodipto Bishnu Angon, Sujit Mondal, Israt Jahan, Mitu Datto, Uttam Biswas Antu, Famin Jahan Ayshi, Md. Shafiul Islam

“…The production of sustainable crops and environmental management in farming face several significant potential obstacles, including climate change, resource depletion and environmental degradation. …”
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Review of manufacturers'recommendations on technological capabilities of ejectable excavator vibroplates assessment during soil compaction by I. S. Tiuremnov, D. V. Fedorova

“…Add-on compactors for excavators (ACE hereinafter) are replaceable working equipment for excavators. They are used for soil compaction after the backfill of trenches, wells, foundation cavities and other “narrow spaces” of construction, as well as soil compaction at slopes of embankments and excavations.In practical use of ACE, builders face two challenges:to justify the choice of an ACE for soil compaction under given conditions determined by the soil type and moisture, layer thickness, and the required compaction factor; to determine the time required to compact soil with an ACE at a single point positional compaction to ensure the required compaction factor of a given type of soil in a layer of required thickness.The problems above require the information regarding technological capabilities of ACEs in different technological situations of soil compaction. …”
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Deepfake Detection Method Integrating Multiple Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning Techniques by ZHANG Yiwen, CAI Manchun, CHEN Yonghao, ZHU Yi, YAO Lifeng

“…In recent years, as deepfake technology matures, face-swapping software and synthesized videos have become widespread. …”
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Provably secure and lightweight blockchain based cross hospital authentication scheme for IoMT-based healthcare by Qi Xie, Zixuan Ding

“…Our approach leverages the advantages of blockchain, such as decentralization, and replaces trusted third parties with smart contracts for efficient and automatic identity authentication. …”
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Cosmetic Outcomes of the First Bodybuilder Using a Low-Cost Modified Culture Technique for Burn Wound Coverage: A Case Report and Long-Term Follow-Up by Wayne George Kleintjes, Tarryn Kay Prinsloo

“…Cultured epidermal autografts (CEAs) serve as an alternative permanent skin replacement, though high costs often limit their use in resource-constrained settings and to life-saving cases. …”
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A double-edged sword?: Digitalization, health disparities, and the paradoxical case of e-pharmacy in Ghana by Shamshad Khan, Naessiamba Eab-Aggrey

“…In the absence of adequate infrastructure, funding support and regulation, the possibility of local pharmacies, often the first point of care, being replaced by big corporations was feared. Participants also cautioned to steer the discourse of e-pharmacy away from access, pricing, and convenience to safety and quality. …”
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BLS-QLSTM: a novel hybrid quantum neural network for stock index forecasting by Liyun Su, Dan Li, Dongyang Qiu

“…Although some existing machine learning methods and deep learning models perform well in certain cases, they still face limitations in handling high-dimensional data and time dependencies. …”
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Defect Detection of Gas Insulation Switch by Infrared Thermography Technology With an Improved Yolo Algorithm by Ma Tianci, Chen Xiangping, Li Bo, Bai Jie

“…However, conventional nondestructive detection methods like ultrasound and X-ray face the challenges in anti-interference capability, cost, and structural complexity. …”
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SRFACS: A secure and robust framework for anonymous communication systems. by Daxin Zhu, Jiazhi Tu, Danlin Cai, Tianyu Jiang, Jianbing Xiahou, Yusi Chen, Chao Liu

“…However, current systems face significant challenges related to robustness, fault tolerance, and efficient communication management. …”
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Household Consumption Expenditures in Türkiye: Socio-Economic Determinants, Spending Patterns, and Policy Perspectives by Dilek Başar, Emre Yüksel

“…Household type also plays a crucial role, as extended families benefit from shared resources, whereas single-parent households face financial strain.…”
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Predictive value of an unsupervised web-based assessment of the neuropsychological function by Michelle Werrmann, Yesim Gür-Tok, Michael Eid, Michael Niedeggen

“…Our results show that a neuropsychological in-person assessment cannot be replaced by an unsupervised self-administered online test. …”
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Data-driven material screening of secondary and natural cementitious precursors by Soroush Mahjoubi, Vineeth Venugopal, Ipek Bensu Manav, Hessam AzariJafari, Randolph E. Kirchain, Elsa A. Olivetti

“…Abstract Cement production contributes to  >6% of global greenhouse gas emissions, driven by clinker’s energy-intensive production and limestone calcination. Replacing clinker with alternative substitutes is an effective decarbonization strategy. …”
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Community pharmacy’s role in dispensing androgens and supporting harm reduction amid current policy dilemmas by Timothy Piatkowski, Lkhagvadulam Ayurzana, Michelle King, Laetitia Hattingh, Sara McMillan

“…Abstract Background Legitimate androgen use, such as testosterone replacement therapy, requires a legal prescription. …”
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Highly Efficient Perovskite Heterojunction Solar Cell With Dual Absorber Layers for State of Art Photovoltaic Technologies by G. Venkateswarlu, Umakanta Nanda

“…Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) face significant challenges, including instability, high recom- bination losses, poor charge transport, and suboptimal band alignment, which limit their efficiency and commercial viability. …”
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Gob-Side Entry Retaining Technology with Advanced Empty Hole Butterfly-Shaped Weakening in Three-Soft Coal Seam in China by Tao Yang, Jie Zhang

“…The methodology is then applied to an auxiliary air intake roadway of 21309 working face in the Xiangshan Mine. Industrial testing of three-soft seams using advanced empty hole without blasting roof cutting and gob-side entry retaining is then successfully carried out. …”
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EmpowerHer—a smoke-free future: a feasibility study examining the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally concordant tobacco treatment intervention in African American women... by Lisa Carter-Bawa, Julia Binstock, Ana Guadalupe Vielma, Elan N. Shoulders, Lucile Adams-Campbell

“…Abstract Background Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the USA. African Americans face a higher cancer mortality rate and disease burden due to modifiable health behaviors. …”
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Interactive decision aid on therapy decision making for patients with chronic kidney disease: A prospective exploratory pilot study by Jun-Ming Su, Huey-Liang Kuo, Kai-Ling Yang, Chih-Jung Wu, Ya-Fang Ho

“…Objective Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) face challenging decisions about kidney replacement therapy (KRT) options. …”
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Uremic syndrome with newly diagnosed HIV infection: reflections on a particular case by Xiaowu Wang, Dong Wu, Tuantuan Li, Yong Gao

“…HIV-positive individuals face an elevated risk of developing kidney disease. …”
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24-Epibrasinolid and Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) Extract Effect on Grain Yield and Some Morphophysiologycal Characteristics of the Sensitive and Tolerant Quinoa (... by R Sohrabi, A Pirzad, M Niazkhani, T MirMahmoodi

“…In the meantime, the drying up of Lake Urmia, which was considered the largest salt lake in the world, has faced additional tension in West Azerbaijan province. …”
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