Harnessing dual variational autoencoders to decode microbe roles in diseases for traditional medicine discovery by Qing Ye, Yaxin Sun, Yaxin Sun, Yaxin Sun

“…This method innovatively integrates double variational autoencoders and multi-information fusion techniques. …”
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Addressing Multi-Center Variability in Radiomic Analysis: A Comparative Study of Image Acquisition Methods Across Two 3T MRI Scanners by Claudia Tocilă-Mătășel, Sorin Marian Dudea, Gheorghe Iana

“…This study aims to assess the differences between two scanners and provide guidance on image acquisition methods to reduce variations between images obtained from different centers. …”
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A Rolling-Bearing-Fault Diagnosis Method Based on a Dual Multi-Scale Mechanism Applicable to Noisy-Variable Operating Conditions by Jing Kang, Taiyong Wang, Ye Wei, Usman Haladu Garba, Ying Tian

“…To address the performance degradation encountered by current convolutional neural network-based rolling-bearing-fault diagnosis methods due to significant noise interference and variable working conditions in industrial settings, we propose a rolling-bearing-fault diagnosis method based on dual multi-scale mechanism applicable to noisy-variable operating conditions. …”
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Automated Edge Detection for Cultural Heritage Conservation: Comparative Evaluation of Classical and Deep Learning Methods on Artworks Affected by Natural Disaster Damage by Laya Targa, Carmen Cano, Álvaro Solbes-García, Sergio Casas, Ester Alba, Cristina Portalés

“…The results show that while traditional methods often yield higher precision and recall scores, they are also sensitive to texture and contrast variations. …”
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Finite Element Analysis and ANFIS investigation of seismic behavior of sandwich panels with different concrete material in two story steel building by Faezeh Jafari, Baitollah Badarloo

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Performance Evaluation of Real-Time Image-Based Heat Release Rate Prediction Model Using Deep Learning and Image Processing Methods by Joohyung Roh, Sehong Min, Minsuk Kong

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Mixed methods study protocol to examine perceptions of family medicine among long-term patients of a family medicine clinic in Japan by Tesshu Kusaba, Kotaro Sato, Ryoko Michinobu

“…Here, we describe a protocol to explore the perceptions of FM among long-term patients of one of Japan’s oldest FM clinics.Methods and analysis The study will be conducted at the Motowanishi Family Clinic in Hokkaido, Japan, using patients who have attended the clinic for over 10 years. …”
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Unveiling the impact of traditional sourdough propagation methods on the microbiological, biochemical, sensory, and technological properties of sourdough and bread: a comprehensive... by Erica Pontonio, Giuseppe Perri, Maria Calasso, Giuseppe Celano, Michela Verni, Carlo Giuseppe Rizzello

“…Nevertheless, to date, no study has ever evaluated the biochemical and microbial dynamics of sourdoughs propagated using the different traditional methods integrated into procedural back-slopping practices worldwide. …”
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Establishing the Interaction between Training Methods and Power Levels in Wrestling: A 2x3 Factorial Design of Hip Toss Skills by Juhanis Juhanis, Benny Badaru, Andi Anshari Bausad

“…The results indicated a significant main effect of the training method factor (A) on hip toss skills (F = 5.413, p = 0.007), demonstrating that variations in training methods led to marked differences in skill outcomes. …”
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Estado nutricional de mangueiras determinado pelos métodos DRIS e CND Nutritional status of mango determined by DRIS and CND methods by Lucas S. Politi, Rilner A. Flores, Juliana A. S. da Silva, Paulo G. S. Wadt, Paulo A. da C. Pinto, Renato de M. Prado

“…<br>Different procedures for the integrated method of diagnosis and recommendation may influence the accuracy of foliar diagnosis of mango. …”
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Hospital discharge planning in cardiac care: study protocol for a mixed-methods study on the implementation, influencing factors and quality of care in Germany by Udo Schneider, Gabriele Meyer, Dirk Horenkamp-Sonntag, Vera Winter, Kai Svane Blume, Steffen Fleischer, Raphaele Bartels, Lena Imhof, Karl Blum, Susan Gottschalk, Robin Heber, Bjoern Andrew Remppis, Jonas Schreyoegg

“…The ‘Ready to Discharge’ (R2D) project investigates the implementation status, influencing factors and outcomes of DP in cardiac units of German hospitals. By integrating quantitative and qualitative data, we aim to identify best practices and provide actionable recommendations for improving DP processes.Methods and analysis A mixed-methods study design will be used. …”
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Can implementation failure or intervention failure explain the result of the 3D multimorbidity trial in general practice: mixed-methods process evaluation by Ali R G Shaw, Bruce Guthrie, Chris Salisbury, Cindy Mann, Lesley Wye, Mei-See Man, Katherine Chaplin

“…Objectives During a cluster randomised trial, (the 3D study) of an intervention enacting recommended care for people with multimorbidity, including continuity of care and comprehensive biennial reviews, we examined implementation fidelity to interpret the trial outcome and inform future implementation decisions.Design Mixed-methods process evaluation using cross-trial data and a sample of practices, clinicians, administrators and patients. …”
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An ensemble machine learning-based performance evaluation identifies top In-Silico pathogenicity prediction methods that best classify driver mutations in cancer by Subrata Das, Vatsal Patel, Shouvik Chakravarty, Arnab Ghosh, Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Nidhan K. Biswas

“…The final ranking of the PCSAs was determined using rank-average-sort and rank-sum-sort methods. Results The random forest algorithm emerged as the top performer among the three tested ML algorithms, with an AUC-ROC of 0.89, compared to 0.83 for the other two, in distinguishing pathogenic driver mutations from benign passenger mutations using all 41 PCSAs. …”
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The study of the strength of dentures with different surface reliefs under the action of static loading by L. V. Kolomiets, V. F. Orobey, O. M. Lymarenko, Y. V. Ovcharov, O. V. Tsilvik

“…The algorithm and procedure for exact integration of differential equations of hollow shells according to the algorithm of Kantorovich-Vlasov variational method are presented for the formation of the calculated finite element method ratios. …”
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0.003°/h bias instability of honeycomb disk resonator gyroscope achieved by mode reversal combined mode deflection control method by Liangqian Chen, Qingsong Li, Tongqiao Miao, Peng Wang, Xuhui Zhang, Yang Zhang, Xuezhong Wu, Dingbang Xiao

“…The average bias instability of honeycomb disk resonator gyroscopes can reach 0.003°/h at integration times of 8500 s after applying the new method across three prototypes, which is the best reported performance of the MEMS gyroscope thus far. …”
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A Novel Numerical Treatment to One Dimensional Heat and Wave Equations with Second Order Accuracy by Muhammad Abid, Muhammad Shahid

“…This study aims to demonstrate solution behaviors and stability constraints for key one-dimensional parabolic and hyperbolic PDEs solved using second-order accurate methods under differing boundary conditions. The analysis employs finite difference techniques alongside multi-step Adams-Bashforth, Lax-Wendroff, CrankNicolson and Runge-Kutta time integration schemes for addressing heat (diffusion), wave (advection), and convection-diffusion equations over periodic and bounded domains. …”
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Unraveling regional variability in Dengue outbreaks in Brazil: leveraging the Moving Epidemics Method (MEM) and climate data to optimize vector control strategies. by Ayrton Sena Gouveia, Marcelo Ferreira da Costa Gomes, Iasmim Ferreira de Almeida, Raquel Martins Lana, Leonardo Soares Bastos, Lucas Monteiro Bianchi, Sara de Souza Oliveira, Eduardo Correa Araujo, Danielle Andreza da Cruz Ferreira, Dalila Machado Botelho Oliveira, Vinicius Barbosa Godinho, Luã Bida Vacaro, Thais Irene Souza Riback, Oswaldo Gonçalves Cruz, Flávio Codeço Coelho, Cláudia Torres Codeço

“…To achieve this, the Moving Epidemics Method (MEM) was employed to analyze dengue historical patterns using 14-year disease data (2010-2023) aggregated by the 120 Brazilian Health Macro-Regions (HMR). …”
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A combined model method was used to identify the main influencing factors of soil heavy metal pollution sources in Qian river, China by Yuru Li, Zihua Wang, Leiyu Liu, Yani Geng, Jun Zhang

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A novel on-chip IM2 calibration method via LO pulse-width modulation for enhanced RF front-end linearity by Hussam AlShammary, Ali Muqaibel

“…The calibration technique exhibits robust performance across temperature variations and can be seamlessly integrated into standard LO driver architectures. …”
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Effects of uncertainty in the design parameters during the design of horizontal gravity oil, gas and water separators by Abubakar Juma Chilala, Milan Stanko, Oras J. Mkinga

“…The results of this study provide a method and tool to aid topside design teams while expanding on previous research in the literature regarding separator design.…”
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