Changing patterns in cataract surgery indications, outcomes, and costs, 2012–2023: a retrospective study at Aravind Eye Hospitals, IndiaResearch in context by Sachin Gupta, Ravindran D. Ravilla, Haripriya Aravind, Shivkumar Chandrashekharan, Thulasiraj D. Ravilla

“…However, female patients continued to face inequities, presenting with worse vision, and receiving lower expenditures for surgery, indicating the need for targeted approaches to address sex inequity both on the demand generation and treatment provision sides. …”
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Transformer-based malware detection using process resource utilization metrics by Dimosthenis Natsos, Andreas L. Symeonidis

“…This work establishes Transformers as the state-of-the-art solution for malware detection using process resource-utilization metrics, offering improved accuracy, scalability, and robustness over existing methods.…”
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Intramedullary Nailing of Proximal Tibia Fractures in Semi-extended Position Using Suprapatellar Approach: Results and Outcomes by Kumar Rohit, Vikas Verma

“…The clinical outcome was analyzed using the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) at 12 months’ follow-up visit. …”
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Dynamic characteristics of a two-phase mechanically pumped cooling loop for avionics by Shaohuan Qi, Zhaohao Xu, Jiale Wang, Yu Xu

“…For low temperature start-up, the heating wall temperature is lower, but the pressure drop is usually higher compared to high temperature start-up. …”
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Predictive Value of Obstetrical Doppler Parameters to Predict Oxidative Stress and Cord Blood PH in Newborn Infants by Vakkas Korkmaz, Alptekin Tosun, Enis Özkaya, Dilek Menekşe Beşer, Tuncay Küçüközkan, Fadıl Kara

“…Subjects with amniotic fluid index (AFI) lower than 80 mm were included in the study. Doppler assessment included uterine artery (UtA), umbilical artery (UmA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) measurements. …”
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The impact of PD-L1 expression status on the prognosis of ALK-positive lung cancer patients by Li Wang, Yingjun Kong, Yao Zhang, Chuanyong Mu

“…The progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were significantly lower in the ALK+PD-L1+ group compared to the ALK+PD-L1- group. …”
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Which Hop Tests Can Best Identify Functional Limb Asymmetry in Patients 9-12 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Employing a Hamstrings Tendon Autograft? by Jay R Ebert, Luke Du Preez, Bonnie Furzer, Peter Edwards, Brendan Joss

“…Functional performance on both the operated and non-operated limb was assessed via eight hop tests, assessed in a randomised order. …”
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Self-Movement Screening using the Symmio Application is Reliable and Valid for Identifying Musculoskeletal Risk Factors by Kyle Matsel, Jonathan Kirsch, Tessa Netelbeek, Rolando Rodriguez, Ervin Velic, Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer

“…The validity of Symmio was determined by comparing self-screen performance dichotomized as pass or fail with the reference standard of pain with movement, failure on the Functional Movement Screen™, and asymmetry on the Y Balance Test-Lower Quarter™ using three separate 2x2 contingency tables…”
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Corneal biomechanics: A diagnostic tool for differentiating high astigmatism and mild keratoconus by Norsyariza Razak, Wan Haslina Wan Abdul Halim, Bariah Mohd-Ali

“…The Kruskal–Wallis test evaluated each parameter’s distinguishing capability, and the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analyzed the ability to differentiate high astigmatism and normal eyes from mild KCN. …”
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The Applications and Distinctions of Three Different Material Collection Plates in Wet Electrostatic Precipitator by Jin-Yuan Syu, Shang-Yan Huang, Yu-Chih Cheng, Shao-Hao Lu, Chih-Te Wang, Yuan-Yi Kao, Wen-Yinn Lin

“…The experiment results indicated that the wet-ESP could improve the dust-cake phenomenon caused by high electrical resistivity particles that often occurred on dry-ESP in order to prolong its efficiency. Furthermore, the results indicated that during the most penetrating particle size (MPPS) penetration of SSESP and CGESP were both below 6% while OGESP was over 40% under the dry condition. …”
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The effects of gluteal stretching vs. Lightback® on hip rotation range of motion and posterior chain flexibility in healthy subjects: a cross-over clinical trial by Charles Cotteret, Jaime Almazán-Polo, Fabien Guérineau, Ángel González de-la-Flor

“…Methods A randomized cross-over trial was carried out in 31 physically active participants (62 lower limbs; n = 31 Lightback group (LBG) and n = 31 stretching group (SG)). …”
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Examining Effects of the COVID-19 National Lockdown on Ambient Air Quality Across Urban India by Chimurkar Navinya, Girish Patidar, Harish C. Phuleria

“…Thus, India has enforced nation-wide lockdown from 25th March to lower the spread of this contagious virus and associated illness. …”
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Preparation For Flight: The Physical Profile of Pre-Professional and Professional Circus Artists in the United States by Stephanie J Greenspan, Melanie I Stuckey

“…Overall, professionals outperformed pre-professionals for lower abdominal strength, pull-ups, handstand balance, cardiovascular fitness, hamstring, and straddle flexibility. …”
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Economic Impact of Postoperative Urinary Retention in the US Hospital Setting by Weijia Wang, Arielle Marks-Anglin, Vladimir Turzhitsky, Robert J. Mark, Aurelio Otero Rosales, Nathaniel W. Bailey, Yiling Jiang, Joseph Abueg, Ira S. Hofer, Toby N. Weingarten

“…These findings support the use of NMB reversal agents associated with a lower incidence of POUR.…”
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Analysis of quality of life and periodontal health with an eight-unit maxillary fixed retainer through a prospective clinical trial by Mohamed H. Abbas, Essam M. Abdalla, Nadia M. El Harouni, Eiman S. Marzouk

“…Abstract Retention is crucial in orthodontics, aiming to preserve treatment outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction with permanent fixed retainers. However, a removable retainer may be needed with fixed retainers to prevent unwanted changes. …”
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Analysis of management indicators for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Urumqi City from 2017 to 2021 by WANG Yingjie，SUN Gaofeng，ZHAO E，TIAN Yuan

“…The rates of standardized management and blood glucose control in managed patients were lower in urban areas than in rural areas (75.18% vs. 81.46%, 58.93% vs. 67.64%, both P<0.05). …”
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Creative Marketing and Financial Performance of Small Medium Enterprises in Rwanda: A Case Study of Selected Businesses in Nyamata Town. by Tenywa, Bashir

“…The results revealed that timing and credit terms has a positive and statistically significant influence on financial literacy (β =.821: p = .003) which indicates that emphasizing financial literacy through setting aside funds and handling debt will increase one's capacity to start small businesses independently, increase the purchasing power of personal belongings, be able to manage debts, be free to make financial decisions, raise one's standard of living, be able to access health and other services, and be able to take on leadership roles. …”
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Design and Prototyping of a Pineapple Juice Extraction Machine. by Kyazze, Sulaiman

“…This system plays two important roles. One is to transmit torque from the motor to the shaft and the second one is to reduce speed. …”
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Design and Prototyping of Solar Operated Fertilizer Sprayer. by Nduhura, Whycliffee

“…These sprayers also cost moderately and have low maintenance costs. For this project, the emphasis was put on the design, construction and testing for the performance of a solar operated fertilizer sprayer using low power pump and solar panel. …”
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ICT Enabled Learning and Teaching Innovations in Higher Education by G. Kabatangare, Tumuhairwe

“…It is overwhelmingly clear today that new age 21st century Information Communication Technology (ICT) has taken over the lesser sustainable old age traditional information communication models and is being incorporated more and more, challenges notwithstanding, into higher education delivery services. …”
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