Polymersomes and Wormlike Micelles Made Fluorescent by Direct Modifications of Block Copolymer Amphiphiles by Karthikan Rajagopal, David A. Christian, Takamasa Harada, Aiwei Tian, Dennis E. Discher

“…We show here that when commercially available fluorophores are covalently attached to diblock copolymers, a number of their physicochemical characteristics can be investigated. This method becomes particularly useful for visualizing phase separation within polymer assemblies and assessing the dynamics of wormlike micelles in real time. …”
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Prevention of chronic postoperative pain syndrome after Lichtenstein hernioplasty by A. V. Yuri, D. S. Tevs, N. R. Kopteev, D. A. Tishenko, D. K. Zakharova, B. B. Orlov, V. A. Kashchenko

“…THE OBJECTIVE was to analyze the development of chronic pain syndrome after performing standardized Lichtenstein hernioplasty.METHODS AND MATERIALS. The prospective single-center study was conducted with 40 patients with inguinal hernias (20 patients in the study group and 20 patients in the control group) who underwent Lichtenstein hernioplasty with adherence to standardization criteria and without. …”
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Treatment of ankle sprain or instability in Korean medicine clinics: A protocol for a prospective multicenter observational study by Gajin Han, Mi Mi Ko, Song-Yi Kim, Ye-Seul Lee

“…The purpose of this prospective observational study is to determine how ankle sprains are treated using KM practice and to assess the outcomes of these treatments. Methods: We will perform a prospective observational study to include around 200 participants from KM clinics with a chief complaint of ankle sprain or ankle instability. …”
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A Patch-Level Region-Aware Module with a Multi-Label Framework for Remote Sensing Image Captioning by Yunpeng Li, Xiangrong Zhang, Tianyang Zhang, Guanchun Wang, Xinlin Wang, Shuo Li

“…Recent Transformer-based works can generate high-quality captions for remote sensing images (RSIs). However, these methods generally feed global or grid visual features to a Transformer-based captioning model for associating cross-modal information, which limits performance. …”
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Low-Rank Regularized Correlation Filter for Hyperspectral Video Object Tracking by Na-Na Li, Heng-Chao Li, Jian-Li Wang, Xiong-Fei Geng, Jie Pan

“…Visual object tracking is crucial in both artificial intelligence and computer vision tasks. …”
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ScarNet: Development and Validation of a Novel Deep CNN Model for Acne Scar Classification With a New Dataset by Masum Shah Junayed, Md Baharul Islam, Afsana Ahsan Jeny, Arezoo Sadeghzadeh, Topu Biswas, A. F. M. Shahen Shah

“…Experimental results demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed method with accuracy, specificity, and kappa score of 92.53%, 95.38%, and 76.7%, respectively.…”
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Evaluation of Antifingerprint Properties of Plastic Surfaces Used in Automotive Components by M. P. Luda, N. Li Pira, D. Trevisan, V. Pau

“…This approach provides an objective and quantitative test method to determine visual antifingerprint properties of coated surfaces, instead of the “easy-to-clean” properties commonly evaluated. …”
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Hunting system of long-beaked echidna (Zaglossus bruijnii) by Waibem and Saukorem local communities, Tambrauw Regency, West Papua by Tresia Frida Awak, Sepus Fatem, Aksamina Yohanita

“…The hunting method used by these communities were lasso, chopping knife, dog, and visual hunting. …”
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Dynamic Camera Planning for Robot-Integrated Manufacturing Processes Using a UAV by Marius Boshoff, Bernd Kuhlenkötter, Paul Koslowski

“…The optimal viewpoint for monitoring robotic production processes is crucial for maintenance, inspection, and error handling, especially in large-scale production facilities, as it maximizes visual information. This paper presents a method for dynamic camera planning using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), enabling collision-free operation and measurable, high perspective coverage for a user-defined Region of Interest (ROI). …”
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A Study on the Female Architects' Approaches to Design in the 21st Century by Ezgi Uyar Sun, Dilek Yasar

“…The texts of female architects, which described their projects, were conceptually analyzed using the textual analysis method, where their formal language was analyzed by means of the visual analysis method. …”
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Four-Wavelength Thermal Imaging for High-Energy-Density Industrial Processes by Alexey Bykov, Anastasia Zolotukhina, Mikhail Poliakov, Andrey Belykh, Roman Asyutin, Anastasiia Korneeva, Vladislav Batshev, Demid Khokhlov

“…This paper focuses on the development of an accessible basic design concept and a method for estimating temperature maps using a four-channel spectral imaging system. …”
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Impact of Advanced Impregnation Technologies on the Bioactivity, Bioaccessibility, and Quality of a Hydrolyzed Collagen-Enriched Apple Snack by Helena Nuñez, Rodrigo Retamal, Aldonza Jaques, Marlene Pinto, Pedro Valencia, Mónika Valdenegro, Cristian Ramirez, Sergio Almonacid, Andrés Córdova

“…In vitro digestion demonstrated that the (VI) treatment resulted in the highest degree of collagen bioaccessibility (~90%), underscoring the effectiveness of this method in improving nutrient delivery compared with the 65% MP, ~70% US, and ~74% methods. …”
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Clinical, radiological, and radiomics feature-based explainable machine learning models for prediction of neurological deterioration and 90-day outcomes in mild intracerebral hemor... by Weixiong Zeng, Jiaying Chen, Linling Shen, Genghong Xia, Jiahui Xie, Shuqiong Zheng, Zilong He, Limei Deng, Yaya Guo, Jingjing Yang, Yijun Lv, Genggeng Qin, Weiguo Chen, Jia Yin, Qiheng Wu

“…Additionally, we incorporated the Shapley Additive Explanation (SHAP) method to display key features and visualize the decision-making process of the model for each individual. …”
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I-MPN: inductive message passing network for efficient human-in-the-loop annotation of mobile eye tracking data by Hoang H. Le, Duy M. H. Nguyen, Omair Shahzad Bhatti, László Kopácsi, Thinh P. Ngo, Binh T. Nguyen, Michael Barz, Daniel Sonntag

“…Abstract Comprehending how humans process visual information in dynamic settings is crucial for psychology and designing user-centered interactions. …”
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Enhancing medical image privacy in IoT with bit-plane level encryption using chaotic map by Fatima Asiri, Wajdan Al Malwi, Tamara Zhukabayeva, Ibtehal Nafea, Abdullah Aziz, Nadhmi A. Gazem, Abdullah Qayyum

“…To address this, a novel encryption method for medical images that operates at the bit plane level, tailored for IoT environments, is developed.MethodsThe approach initializes by processing the original image through the Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) to derive the initial conditions for the Chen chaotic map. …”
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Experiencing art together: integrating affect and semiosis by Gemma Schino, Lisa-Maria van Klaveren, Lisa-Maria van Klaveren, Lisa-Maria van Klaveren, Theisje van Dorsten, Samrddhee Pathare, Barend van Heusden, Ralf F. A. Cox

“…To examine the integration of these processes, this interdisciplinary study used a multi-method approach.MethodsEighteen dyads of adult participants took part in the study. …”
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Predictive modeling of graves’ orbitopathy activity based on meibomian glands analysis using in vivo confocal microscopy by Zixuan Su, Yayan You, Shengnan Cheng, Jiahui Huang, Xueqing Liang, Xinghua Wang, Fagang Jiang

“…Abstract Objectives This study aims to identify indicators of disease activity in patients with graves’ orbitopathy (GO) by examining the microstructural characteristics of meibomian glands (MGs) and developed a diagnostic model. Methods We employed in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) to examine MGs in GO patients. …”
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Automatic measurement of choroidal thickness with swept-source optical coherence tomography in chronic Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease: 3 years’ follow-up by Liria Yamamoto-Rodríguez, Alexander Anduaga-Beramendi, Roger Mediavilla-Vallespín, Olaia Subirà, Pere Garcia-Bru, Xavier Solanich-Moreno, Luis Arias, Josep M. Caminal, Olga García-García

“…Conclusions Automatic measurement of choroidal thickness with SS-OCT is a rapid, non-invasive method of detecting posterior segment recurrences and treatment response in VKH patients, and could reduce the need for angiography to monitor this disease.…”
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Criteria for determining breeding‐pair status of male mallards captured in decoy traps by Michael G. Brasher, J. Brian Davis, Matthew R. Kaminski, Robert B. Emery, Richard M. Kaminski, Guy A. Baldassarre

“…ABSTRACT Methods for accurately determining pair status of male ducks during the breeding season are necessary for further understanding the roles of paired and unpaired males in waterfowl breeding populations. …”
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Sensing Techniques for Structural Health Monitoring: A State-of-the-Art Review on Performance Criteria and New-Generation Technologies by Ali Mardanshahi, Abhilash Sreekumar, Xin Yang, Swarup Kumar Barman, Dimitrios Chronopoulos

“…While many existing reviews focus on individual methods, comprehensive cross-method comparisons have been limited due to the highly tailored nature of each technology. …”
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