A Lightweight Two-Step Detection Method for Real-Time Small UAV Detection by Sungkyu Jung, Jaeyeon Jang, Chang Ouk Kim

“…Furthermore, we propose a compression strategy that integrates pruning, weight initialization, and knowledge distillation (KD) to reduce the computational costs of real-time applications. …”
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The Characterisation of Fracture Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures Containing Rubber Modifiers and a Wax-Based Additive by Sharvin Poovaneshvaran, Mohd Rosli Mohd Hasan, Ali Jamshidi, Mohd Fahmi Haikal Mohd Ghazali, Xu Yang, Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya

“…Caution should be exercised when selecting the content of rubber modifier and TFH for the asphalt pavements in low-temperature service. …”
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Kitchen garden, dietary diversity, and women’s health in rural eastern India: a mixed method study by Shrobana Hazra, Swayam Pragyan Parida, Prajna Paramita Giri, Binod Kumar Behera

“…The enablers and constraints to building a KG were synthesised from 2 FGDs & further classified into four themes: seasonal fluctuation, local government’s initiatives, men’s engagement, and challenges.ConclusionKitchen garden can improve DDS and nutritional outcomes for the WRA group in rural Odisha. …”
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Food safety knowledge, attitude and practices of meat handlers in Khulna City, Bangladesh by G. Biswas, Md. S. Islam, S. M. M. Rahman, Md. M. Islam

“…The research was performed through face-to-face interviews of randomly selected 65 meat handlers in six areas of Khulna City. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Oral <i>Prevotella intermedia</i>, <i>Tannerella forsythia</i>, <i>Streptococcus sanguinis</i>, and <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> in Patients with Esophageal... by Yolanda Yolisa Nokamatye, Gabriel Tchuente Kamsu, Eugene Jamot Ndebia

“…In short, this study highlights a significant imbalance in the microbial flora, with an increased abundance of selected bacteria in patients with ESCC. The monitoring of these bacteria could thus be exploited to track patients who are at risk. …”
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Improved Calculation of Dynamic Load Capacity for Cylindrical Roller Thrust Bearings: Numerical Update of the Lifetime Reduction Factor <i>η</i> for Bearings with Small and Medium... by Paul Sauvage, Torben Terwey, Benjamin Lehmann, Georg Jacobs

“…Two bearing geometries were selected to assess the influence of the SRR on bearing life. …”
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Google Trends Analysis of Interest in Smoking Cessation, Treatment Options, and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Following Tax Increase and Introduction of Pictorial Health War... by Tobias Jagomast, Imke Tangemann-Münstedt, Mareike Lüthgen, Henrike A. Faesser, Thorben Lueg, Daniel Drömann, Klaas F. Franzen

“…This may discourage both the initiation of ENDS and their use for smoking cessation while redirecting public interest toward medically recommended alternatives.…”
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Challenges to the performance of the regional health departments in Mauritania: a qualitative study by Mohamed Ali Ag Ahmed, Kirsten Accoe, Karina Kielmann, Bruno Marchal, Verónica Trasancos Buitrago, Hamma Issa Moussa, Bart Criel

“…A total number of 25 respondents were purposively selected, covering the main stakeholders who manage or collaborate with the RDHAs, until saturation and a certain level of diversification was reached. …”
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Safety, efficacy and health impact of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS): an umbrella review protocol by Sonu Goel, Jagdish Kaur, Anil Chauhan, Arvind Vashishta Rinkoo, Muhammed Shabil

“…Background Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), commonly known as e-cigarettes or vapes, have witnessed a rise in popularity, particularly among the youth. Although they were initially introduced as an alternative to traditional smoking, the design and function of ENDS vary. …”
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Implications of Environmental Variations on <i>Saccharina japonica</i> Cultivation in Xiangshan Bay, China by Yikang Bao, Peng Xu

“…To this end, further selective breeding of the thermal tolerance variety has become the key to improving the kelp cultivation performance in Xiangshan Bay. …”
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Impact of Human Resource Development Practices on Employee Performance in Ghana's Community Banking Sector by Emmanuel Erastus YAMOAH, Bernice AMOAKO

“…Data was collected over three months using a self-administered questionnaire distributed to a sample of 254 employees selected through a stratified random sampling technique from the three leading community banks in Ghana's Ashanti region. …”
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Knowledge towards human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and attitude towards its vaccine in the Kingdom of Bahrain: cross-sectional study by Yusra Husain, Amal Alalwan, Zakeya Al- Musawi, Ghadeer Abdulla, Khulood Hasan, Ghufran Jassim

“…These data can support the initiation of a nationwide HPV immunisation programme.…”
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Outcome of data quality assessments of maternity records across 17 health facilities in Migori County, Western Kenya by Anthony Wanyoro, David Ogolla, Rikita Merai, Christopher Otare, Ruth Simotwo, Grace Mutindi, Everline Mumo, Dilys Walker, Phelgona Otieno

“… # Methods Within the East Africa Preterm Birth initiative, we conducted three DQA’s sequentially in 17 selected health facilities, in Migori County, Kenya. …”
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A qualitative exploration of community stakeholders perspectives on dengue outbreak management in urban Nepal: navigational insights and challenges by Sushmita Ghimire, Devendra Raj Singh

“…The participants were selected based on the purposive sampling with inclusion criteria. …”
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Investigating the relationship between emotional intelligence and motivation to learn practical courses in architecture Case Study: Practical lessons. Faculty of Art and Architectu... by َAmirhosein Mostoufizadeh Azhari, Gholamhossein Naseri, Mouhsen Baghdadi

“…So it can be seen that students who have higher emotional intelligence have more initiative in learning and implementing their ideas. …”
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An Unusual Congenital Heart Disease: Giant Left Atrial Appendage by Julio C. Sauza-Sosa, Erika L. De la Cruz-Reyna, Carlos N. Velazquez-Gutierrez

“…Another option reported in the literature is anticoagulant treatment for select cases.3 Closure of the left atrial appendage is a more recent and emerging intervention that can be considered. …”
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Forecasting yield and market classes of Vidalia sweet onions: A UAV-based multispectral and texture data-driven approach by Marcelo Rodrigues Barbosa Júnior, Lucas de Azevedo Sales, Regimar Garcia dos Santos, Rônega Boa Sorte Vargas, Chris Tyson, Luan Pereira de Oliveira

“…Afterward, the random forest (RF) was selected to perform the forecasting models for each individual date. …”
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Effectiveness of interventions for improving timely diagnosis of breast and cervical cancers in low and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol by Fiona M Walter, Jennifer Moodley, Chukwudi Arnest Nnaji, Paul Kuodi

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Transformative advances in veterinary laboratory practices: Evaluating the impact of preliminary training in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan by Javed Khan, Asghar Ali, Shaukat Khan, Murad Khan, Saima Mohsin, Cecelia Madsen

“…The integrated approach combining TNAs, training initiatives, and resource distribution, including laboratory equipment and PPEs, was pivotal in achieving these outcomes. …”
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Association Between Family Support and Breastfeeding Self‐Efficacy in a Cross‐Sectional Study by Longyi Hu, Wei He, Leshan Zhou

“…Methods A sample of mothers with infants aged 0 to 6 months was selected from March to June 2023. Breastfeeding self‐efficacy and family support levels were evaluated using the Breastfeeding self‐efficacy scale and family support scale, respectively. …”
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