Cross-ViT based benign and malignant classification of pulmonary nodules. by Qinfang Zhu, Liangyan Fei

“…There are many methods using Convolutional neural network (CNN) for benign and malignant classification of pulmonary nodules, but traditional CNN models focus more on the local features of pulmonary nodules and lack the extraction of global features of pulmonary nodules. …”
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Effects of orthography presentation and loanword frequency on L2 speech shadowing by Daiki Hashimoto, Keigo Tatsuya, Reiko Asada

“…Our results suggest that the outcome of their imitation during the shadowing session is influenced by the presence of written forms. …”
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Utilizing the Novel Developed MLP Techniques to Survey Pile Subsidence via Optimization Algorithms by Augustinus Sieck, Graciela Daniels

“…The Artificial Neural Network, as a widespread method, has absorbed attention to draw the actual picture of pile movement vertically during the loading period. This research aims to develop the Multilayer Perceptron coupled with the Novel Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm and Biogeography-Based Optimization) to find out the optimal number of hidden layers of neurons within MLP. …”
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Time-Series Load Online Prediction of Wind Turbine Based on Adaptive Multisource Operational Data Fusion by Ruojin Wang, Xiaodong Wang, Deyi Fu, Bin Yang, Yingming Liu

“…The deviation degree of the subinformation source model is used as the basis for judgment, and it is fused into a multi-information source load model with adaptive deviation degree analysis to predict the loads on the blades, tower top, and tower bottom of the wind turbine. …”
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OPEN REGIONAL DATA AND THE USE OF AI by Radmila Velnerová, Petra Poulová

“…An added bonus with this application is the practical use of AI for users. The design of the app was implemented during a hackathon by students of the University of Hradec Králové. …”

New data from the historical bee collection (Hymenoptera, Anthophila) of the Science Museum of the University of Coimbra and additional faunistic updates for Portugal by Hugo Gaspar, Simone Flaminio, Albano Soares, Cristina Rufino, João Loureiro, Sílvia Castro, Thomas J. Wood

“…Diniz, one of the few Portuguese bee experts, was based in this institution during the 20th century, and several historical collections are stored there from that period and before. …”
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Spring phenological models combining the effects of temperature and photoperiod are successfully transferred to various spatial and temporal scales: a case study of Aesculus hippoc... by Korsakova Svetlana, Korsakov Pavel, Evstigneev Vladislav

“…The proposed models can be used to predict the spring phenophases of A. hippocastanum in European and Asian countries, where this ornamental tree species is widely used in urban landscaping, and to optimise control methods against Cameraria ohridella Deschka & Dimić (Lepidoptera, Gracillariidae). …”
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Characterization of paleodrainages in desert regions of Saudi Arabia multisatellite images with field based study by Mashael M. Al Saud

“…The novelty of this study includes the use of more than one satellite images (optical and microwave) with various spectral and optical characteristics, and this has been supported by field verification to investigate the lithological facies of stuffed materials into the detected paleodrainages, plus the classification performed for the detected paleodrainages and this has never been implemented in previous studies. …”
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Using Propensity Score Matching Technique to Estimate Utilization and Costs of General Practitioners’ Services associated with Alzheimer’s Disease by Rajan Sharma, Elizaveta Sopina, Jan Sørensen

“…AD patients received around 20% more GP services and utilized services that cost 15% more than non-AD controls during a calendar year. …”
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IMPACT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF POLYAMINE AND IRON SULPHAT ON GROWTH AND FLOWERING OF SNAPDRAGON (Antirrhinum majus L) by M. N. Muslim, A. N. Badri, H. A. Hadi

“…  This experiment was conducted during 2022-2023 season in private nursery. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of foliar spraying with polyamine and iron sulphate on growth and flowering of the snapdragon plant, Antirrhinum majus L. …”
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Forward programming of hPSCs to neutrophils using chemically defined media by Hayley E. Hall, Xiaoping Bao, Cheng Dong, Xiaojun Lance Lian

“…Furthermore, by fine-tuning the culture media at various stages during forward programming, we identified an optimal protocol that significantly enhances hematopoietic differentiation potential and promotes the functional maturity of the neutrophils.…”
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Learning and intergenerational communication through digital storytelling in the first grades of primary school: Yesteryear Jobs by Mouchtari Efthalia, Meimaris Michalis, Gouscos Dimitris, Sfyroera Maria

“…The research project was realized in the 15th Primary School of Piraeus, in Athens, Greece during academic years 2011-12 and 2012-13. It has involved a 6-month empirical study and embraced skills such as literature reading, story and song listening, painting, creating digital stories as well as improvising through theatrical games. …”
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Determination of the Concentration of Total Cyanide in Waste Water of a Tobacco Company in Southwestern Nigeria by MT Osobamiro

“…Cyanide is said to be released during the processing of cyanogenic plant parts which tobacco plant is one of them. …”
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REDUCING WATER CONSUMPTION AND IMPROVING SOIL, ROOT QUALITY OF POTATO VIA ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE TREATMENTS by N. S. Dheyab, Aseel M.H. H. Al-Khafaji, I. J. Abdul Rasool, F. Y. Baktash, K. D. H. Al-jubouri, Z. J. Al-Mousawi, D. A. Hanoon

“… The study aimed to improve potato plant productivity, roots growth biomass, and the efficiency of water utilization by using sustainable treatments .The experiment carried out at vegetable field of the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences - University of Baghdad during spring season 2023. …”
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ELECTRICAL ARC FLASH SAFETY DETECTION IN POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK by AMAKIRI OKILO FRIDAY, AGHAUKWU CELESTINE NONSO, SIMON ITA OKISAK

“… This paper seeks to investigate the safety issues surrounding Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE) distribution network and the steps taken by the management to ensure that all employee’ health and safety issues are protected. Using direct observation, data were collected while ETAP was used to analyze the system. …”
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Changes in cortisol secretion and the role of the glucocorticoid receptor in the development of the immune response in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection by Malvina Todorova, Katya Todorova

“…As a result, there is a loss of stress-induced cortisol elevation due to the inflammatory process and an increased risk of adrenal crisis. …”
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF THE ACTIVE AND PASSIVE POLITICAL BEHAVIOR OF CITIZENS ON GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA by LAMBE EMMANUEL OYEWOLE, HASSAN SEYID ISHOLA, BASHIR OLADIMEJI ABDULRAZAQ

“…Encourage participation of marginalized groups in decision-making processes and ensure their representation in political institutions. …”
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From anxiety to coping: Understanding psychological distance and coping skills for climate change and COVID-19 in 10-12-year-old children. by Geertje Schuitema, Anthea Lacchia

“…Results suggest that because climate change was more psychologically distant than COVID-19, it was more difficult for children to effectively use emotional-, meaning-, problem-, and relationship-focused coping strategies to deal with their climate anxiety. …”
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Phasor Measurement Units Allocation Against Load Redistribution Attacks Based on Greedy Algorithm by Ali Rahdan, Ali Khaleghi

“…Power grid vulnerability to various cyber-attacks will undoubtedly increase with the widespread use of cutting-edge computer technologies in power systems monitoring and control. …”
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Antimicrobial activity of chitosan /corn starch film incorporated with starch nanocrystals /nettle essential oil nanoemulsion for Eleutheronema tetradactylum fillet preservation by Hamed Ahari, Fatemeh Kalateh-Seifari, Shima Yousefi

“…This study aimed to estimate the effects of chitosan/ corn starch (CH/ CS equal 62:38) film in combination with nettle essential oil nanoemulsions (0.41 wt% NEONEs) and starch nanocrystals (6 wt% SNCs) on the microbial and qualitative characteristics of the Eleutheronema tetradactylumfillets during refrigeration storage (4 ± 1 °C). The fillets were covered by biopolymeric films (CH/CS, CH/CS/SNCs, CH/CS/ NEONEs, CH/CS/SNCs/NEONEs). …”
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