Effect of acupoint hot compress on relieving pain in primiparous women during the latent phase of the first stage of labour: a study protocol for a prospective, multicentre, random... by Nan Li, Dong Xu, Fangfang Wang, Fan Qu, Xinyue Li, Yuqun Pu, Tianyi Zhou, Youjing Leng, Yuhang Zhu

“…The purpose is to evaluate the effect of acupoint hot compress on relieving pain in primiparous women during the latent phase of the first stage of labour, as well as its effects on key maternal and neonatal outcomes.Methods and analysis This prospective, multicentre, randomised controlled trial will be conducted across 18 institutions in China from January 2024 to August 2025. …”
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Non-Destructive Detection of Current Internal Disorders and Prediction of Future Appearance in Mango Fruit Using Portable Vis-NIR Spectroscopy by Jasciane da Silva Alves, Bruna Parente de Carvalho Pires, Luana Ferreira dos Santos, Tiffany da Silva Ribeiro, Kerry Brian Walsh, Ederson Akio Kido, Sergio Tonetto de Freitas

“…A method based on Vis-NIR spectroscopy and machine learning-based modeling for non-destructive detection of the internal disorders of black flesh, spongy tissue, jelly seed, and soft nose in mango fruit was developed using the vis-NIR spectra of intact mango fruit of three cultivars sourced from three orchards in each of the two seasons, with spectra collected both at harvest and after storage. …”
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Non-invasive and early detection of tomato spotted wilt virus infection in tomato plants using a hand-held Raman spectrometer and machine learning modelling by Ciro Orecchio, Camilla Sacco Botto, Eugenio Alladio, Chiara D'Errico, Marco Vincenti, Emanuela Noris

“…After preliminary spectral pre-processing, a filter method based on Partial Least Squares Discriminant Analysis (PLS-DA) coefficients was applied to remove redundant and irrelevant variables. …”
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Public awareness of low vision rehabilitation in China by Xiaoman Li, Xiaoman Li, Ruyi Zhu, Yuanyuan Liu, Yuanyuan Liu, Jianing Zhang, Jianing Zhang, Xiaoyue Hu, Xiaoyue Hu, Qi Chi, Qi Chi, Na Lin, Na Lin, Jie Chen, Jie Chen

“…ObjectiveTo demonstrate public awareness of low vision rehabilitation (LVR) in China and identify related influencing factors.MethodsThis cross-sectional study assessed low vision rehabilitation awareness using a Delphi method validated questionnaire. …”
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Structural Damage Detection Using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Based 3D Model and Deep Learning on a Reinforced Concrete Arch Bridge by Mary C. Alfaro, Rodrigo S. Vidal, Rick M. Delgadillo, Luis Moya, Joan R. Casas

“…Visual inspection is a common method for detecting structural damage, but has limitations in terms of subjectivity, time, and access. …”
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Non‐local low‐rank constraint‐based self‐consistent PMRI reconstruction using eigenvector maps by Jizhong Duan, Ting Pan, Yu Liu, Junfeng Wang

“…Then the denoising subproblem with the WNN can be effectively solved by using the alternating direction method of multipliers technique. For practical applications, a parameter‐selecting method is proposed to obtain almost optimal parameters for the same kind of MR images. …”
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Comprehensive Evaluation and Classification of Interchange Diagrammatic Guide Signs’ Complexity by Yang Li, Xiaohua Zhao, Qing He, Lihua Huang, Jian Rong

“…And the result of diagram complexity range is between −1.366 and 2.046, which have a correlation with graph cognition complexity, including perspective of distribution, diagram character, essential element expression manner, and utilization degree, and K-means clustering method was used in the analysis. Based on the presented method, 37 types of diagrams are separated into three categories according to their complexity score: low complexity, medium complexity, and high complexity. …”
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Trabecular-bone mimicking osteoconductive collagen scaffolds: an optimized 3D printing approach using freeform reversible embedding of suspended hydrogels by Michael G. Kontakis, Marie Moulin, Brittmarie Andersson, Norein Norein, Ayan Samanta, Christina Stelzl, Adam Engberg, Anna Diez-Escudero, Johan Kreuger, Nils P. Hailer

“…However, the Freeform Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogels (FRESH) method may allow for precise 3D printing of porous collagen scaffolds that carry the potential for repairing critical size bone defects. …”
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Evaluation of cosmetic appearance of herniotomy wound scars in African children: Comparison of tissue glue and subcuticular suturing by A. O. Ademuyiwa, O. A. Sowande, O. Adejuyigbe, U. E. Usang, T. I. B. Bakare, L. J. C. Anyanwu

“…Cosmetic outcome were based on visual analogue scale by parents and Hollander wound evaluation scale by a Plastic Surgeon blinded to the wound closure method. …”
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Investigation of ACS image stabilization of on-board optoelectronic guidance and tracking devices by K. A. Burdinov, K. M. Shashkina, Ehsan Shaghaei

“…Lagrange equations of the second kind and the mixed Gilbert method made it possible to obtain a mathematical model of the CO OED. …”
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Comparison of strategies based on DTI visualisation for stereotactic minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of moderate-volume thalamo-basal ganglia cerebral haemorrhage: a pr... by Shiqiang Yang, Yanwei Liu, Shiqiang Wang, Hua Peng, Xin Qi, Zhonghai Cai, Xuhui Hui, Anqiang Yang

“…Methods and analysis Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) is a method used to assess the structural and physiological characteristics of biological tissue by examining the diffusion behavior of water molecules.In the central nervous system, limb paralysis will be inevitable if the corticospinal tract is damaged. …”
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Application of Monoclonal Antibodies against Naturally Occurring Bioactive Ingredients by Shunsuke Fujii, Takuhiro Uto, Hiroaki Hayashi, Waraporn Putalun, Seiichi Sakamoto, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Yukihiro Shoyama

“…Eastern blotting, which was developed as an antibody staining method for low-molecular-weight compounds, is useful for its ability to visually represent specific components. …”
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Satisfaction with Nursing Care and the Functional Consequences of Pain in Neurosurgical Patients by Elżbieta Bartoń, Robert Ślusarz, Ewa Guz, Józef Jasik, Krzysztof Turowski, Anna Mazur, Danuta Zarzycka

“…The aim of the work is to present what dimension of satisfaction from nursing is dominant among patients with lumbar spine pain syndrome and to determine whether their assessment depends on the severity of functional consequences of pain. Material and Methods. The research was performed using the diagnostic survey method and the survey technique. …”
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CT-Free Attenuation Correction in Paediatric Long Axial Field-of-View Positron Emission Tomography Using Synthetic CT from Emission Data by Maria Elkjær Montgomery, Flemming Littrup Andersen, René Mathiasen, Lise Borgwardt, Kim Francis Andersen, Claes Nøhr Ladefoged

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The proposed method effectively reduces radiation exposure in paediatric PET/CT imaging by eliminating the need for AC CT scans. …”
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Comparison of nerve block and spinal anesthesia in second toe pulp free flap surgery for fingertip reconstruction by Deok Hyeon Yu, Yunki Kim, Jiho Park

“…However, the choice between these methods depends on patient safety and surgical efficacy. …”
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Efficient hybrid heuristic adopted deep learning framework for diagnosing breast cancer using thermography images by Ahmad Y. A. Bani Ahmad, Jafar A. Alzubi, Manimaran Vasanthan, Suresh Babu Kondaveeti, J. Shreyas, Thella Preethi Priyanka

“…The collected thermography images are being preprocessed by Contrast Limited Adaptive Histogram Equalization (CLAHE) and contrasting enhancement methods to improve the quality and brightness of the images. …”
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Job satisfaction among people with disabilities in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional survey by Tsega H. Mirach, Rosemary M. Lysaght, Molalign B. Adugna, Abebe A. Alemu, Meseret H. Ayele, Sewbesew Y. Tilahun, Tewelde G. Adhanom

“…Objectives: This study aimed to assess the job satisfaction of employees with disabilities in Ethiopia and to identify key factors influencing job satisfaction. Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 784 Ethiopian government employees with various disabilities. …”
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Effectivness of submucosal, oral and intramuscular routs of dexamethasone administration in trismus, swelling, and pain reduction after the third lower molar surgery by Đorđević Filip, Bubalo Marija, Perić Dejan, Mihailović Đorđe, Bukumirić Zoran, Dubovina Dejan

“…The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of dexamethasone in the prevention of postoperative complications, edema, trismus, and pain after the surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars, depending on the method of its administration. Methods. This prospective study involved 30 healthy patients, aged 18 years and above, of both sexes, with fully impacted lower third molar – class I or II and position B or C, according to Pell and Gregory classification system and vertical position according to Winter classification. …”
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Internal brace augmentation reconstruction versus standard anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomised controlled clinical trial study protocol by Xu Liu, Di Liu, Yusheng Li, Wenhao Lu, Zijun Cai, Linyuan Pan, Wenqing Xie, Hongfu Jin, Wenfeng Xiao

“…Random number table method was used to assign the participants to either the test or the control group. …”
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LIVER EXPLANATION TECHNOLOGY OPTIMIZATION by Александр Сергеевич Разумов, Григорий Валерьевич Вавин, Алексей Владимирович Будаев, Игорь Александрович Радионов, Ольга Дмитриевна Сидорова, Е. Е. Ставицкий, Дарья Александровна Раева, Ф. А. Будаев, Вадим Гельевич Мозес

“…Objective – to reduce mechanical and ischemic damage to the liver during explantation. Materials and methods. An experiment was conducted on liver explantation on 14 sexually mature outbred rabbits of both sexes with zoetil anesthesia. …”
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