MEFA-Net: Multilevel Feature Extraction and Fusion Attention Network for Infrared Small-Target Detection by Jingcui Ma, Nian Pan, Dengyu Yin, Di Wang, Jin Zhou

“…To address the issues of sparse feature loss for small targets during the down-sampling phase of the traditional U-Net network and the semantic gap in the feature fusion process, a multilevel feature extraction and fusion attention network (MEFA-Net) is designed. …”
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Qualitative assessment of the scale-up of COVID-19 testing network in Armenia: turning adversities into opportunities by Zaruhi Grigoryan, Varduhi Hayrumyan, Serine Sahakyan, Varduhi Petrosyan, Arusyak Harutyunyan

“…However, suboptimal coordination of the COVID-19 testing network and the whole laboratory system, the gap between existing and proper biosafety management and quality control practices, and insufficient training of laboratory professionals were mentioned as potential challenges for the laboratory system in the future. …”
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On the evolution of the model of shifting mode of reproduction by V. I. Maevsky, S. Yu. Malkov, A. A. Rubinstein

“…The article briefly describes the theory of switching reproduction regime (SMR), which fills this gap. Several types of SMR models (SMR-1, SMR-2, SMR-3) are considered, which differ from each other in the degree of the monetary mechanism development that serves the reproduction processes occurring in the real sector of the economy. …”
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Utilizing nature-based adsorbents for removal of microplastics and nanoplastics in controlled polluted aqueous systems: A systematic review of sources, properties, adsorption chara... by Aniekan E. Essien, Sarah E. Dickson-Anderson, Yiping Guo

“…Despite their low cost and high adsorption capacities, AWBP are frequently burned, dumped, or placed in landfills. Most importantly, there remains a notable gap in research, i.e., a systematic review of AWBP-based adsorbents for the removal of microplastics and nanoplastics, which is the novelty of this review. …”
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Economic Sanctions, 1960-2022: Targets, Structure, Impact by Marina V. Niyazova

“…A study of the sanctions’ dynamics and their impact on the socio-economic development of the most popular objects (Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Myanmar and Russia) reveals a cyclical nature of the processes. …”
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Clinical assessment of monolithic zirconia crowns fabricated using an intraoral scanner by Reza Eftekhar Ashtiani, Leila Nasiry Khanlar, Rahab Ghoveizi, Elaheh Beyabanaki

“…The difference in axial and total gaps between premolar and molar teeth was not significant; however, the mean marginal gap of molars was higher than that of the premolars (P=0.043). …”
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In Silico Identification of Potential Inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Through Molecular Docking-Based Drug Repurposing by Rukhsar Afreen, Saleem Iqbal, Ab Rauf Shah, Heena Afreen, Lata Vodwal, Mohd. Shkir

“…As with other coronaviruses, the nucleocapsid (N) protein is the most conserved RNA-binding structural protein of SARS-CoV-2. …”
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AESware: Developing AES-enabled low-power multicore processors leveraging open RISC-V cores with a shared lightweight AES accelerator by Eunjin Choi, Jina Park, Kyuseung Han, Woojoo Lee

“…And importantly, we propose the most energy-efficient architecture for multicore processors equipped with AESware. …”
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Investigating the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict on the Egyptian market: insights from multiple sectors by Tarek Fatouh, Engy Bayoumi, Micheal Orloff

“…</p><p> </p><p><strong>Findings:</strong> They showed that the most affected markets are the food market, the tourism sector, and the oil and gas sector. …”
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A systematic review of medication non-adherence in persons with dementia or cognitive impairment. by Daisy Smith, Janaka Lovell, Carolina Weller, Briohny Kennedy, Margaret Winbolt, Carmel Young, Joseph Ibrahim

“…New-learning, memory and executive functioning were associated with improved adherence and formed the focus of most studies. Multiple factors were identified as modulators of non-adherence.…”
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Simulation of oak early life history and interactions with disturbance via an individual-based model, SOEL. by Kenneth F Kellner, Robert K Swihart

“…We found that oak regeneration metrics including percent emergence, seedling density, and sapling density were most sensitive to the amount of acorn production, acorn caching probability by scatterhoarders, and seedling growth rates. …”
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Association of diabetes mellitus and breast cancer in adult men and women: a cross-sectional survey by Rabiya Saroosh, Nazir Ahmad, Beenish Israr, Anum Nazir, Nizwa Itrat, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad

“…This study aimed to fill this gap by investigating the diabetes-breast cancer association among Pakistani adults. …”
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BARBIE’S SUCCESS IN THE NEW BUSINESS ERA: TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE. THE MATTEL CASE by Alexandra IOANID, Denisa ILIESCU

“…Trying to bridge the literature gap, the article proposes a discussion exploring the possible interlinks between the three elements of the triad. …”
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Multifeature fusion for claim scope-aware litigation risk prediction for patent drafts by Chitrakala Sakthivel, Jinesh Jose

“…These limitations complicate the patent drafting process, during which claims are formulated without feedback on scope and litigation risk. …”
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Policymaking integration, policy coherence, and whole-of-government approaches: a qualitative systematic review of advice for policymakers [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 ap... by Paul Cairney

“…Background The pursuit of policymaking integration and policy coherence represents the ultimate gap between aspiration and reality. Policy processes are too fragmented to produce coherent policies to address complex problems. …”
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Modeling and Monitoring of the Tool Temperature During Continuous and Interrupted Turning with Cutting Fluid by Hui Liu, Markus Meurer, Thomas Bergs

“…This study addresses that gap by investigating the thermal behavior of cutting tools during continuous and interrupted turning with cutting fluid. …”
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Personal characteristics of a 21st-century teacher: An analysis of empirical studies of the problem by E. N. Volkova

“…Singular reviews of the empirical studies related to the teacher personality are fulfilled within the framework of one theoretical model and do not cover results obtained in other directions of research, which does not benefit the practice of modern educational managers, teachers or educational psychologists. This gap might be filled with generalising empirical evidence through analysing international publications on personality of the modern teacher.Aim. …”
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What scale for local food system planning? Insights from French case studies by Tianzhu Liu

“…This study addresses this gap by analyzing a series of food sys­tem planning projects developed at different scales in France. …”
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Comparative study of lysine acetylation in Vesicomyidae clam Archivesica marissinica and the manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum: adaptation mechanisms in cold seep environments by Xue Kong, Wei Wang, Sunan Chen, Manzong Song, Ying Zhi, Yuefeng Cai, Haibin Zhang, Xin Shen

“…The results of KEGG enrichment analysis indicated that acetylated proteins are involved in various cellular processes, including tight junction, motor proteins, gap junction, phagosome, cGMP-PKG signaling pathways, endocytosis, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, among others (p < 0.05 and FDR < 0.25). …”
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Machine learning algorithms to predict feeding practices during diarrheal disease and its determinants among under-five children in East Africa by Tirualem Zeleke Yehuala, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn, Bewuketu Terefe

“…To fill the methodological and current evidence gaps, this study aimed to build models and predict determinants to increase feeding practices of children in East Africa during diarrheal outbreaks.MethodsWe used the most recent demographic and health survey (DHS) statistics from 12 East African nations collected between 2012 and 2023. …”
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