NeuroSafeDrive: An Intelligent System Using fNIRS for Driver Distraction Recognition by Ghazal Bargshady, Hakki Gokalp Ustun, Yasaman Baradaran, Houshyar Asadi, Ravinesh C Deo, Jeroen Van Boxtel, Raul Fernandez Rojas

“…This study introduces a novel fNIRS-based method to to classify varying levels of driver distraction across diverse simulated scenarios, including cognitive, visual–manual, and auditory sources of inattention. …”
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Performance Optimization in Three-Modality Biometric Verification using Heterogeneous CPU-GPU Computation by Bopatriciat Boluma Mangata, Pierre Tshibanda wa Tshibanda, Guy-Patient Mbiya Mpoyi, Jean Pepe Buanga Mapetu, Rostin Mabela Matendo Makengo, Eugène Mbuyi Mukendi

“…This paper proposes a method to improve the performance of tri-modal biometric verification using a heterogeneous computing system exploiting the synergy between CPU and GPU. …”
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Cam Design and Pin Defect Detection of Cam Pin Insertion Machine in IGBT Packaging by Wenchao Tian, Pengchao Zhang, Mingfang Tian, Si Chen, Haoyue Ji, Bingxu Ma

“…The profiles of the four cams were designed and verified through theoretical calculations and kinematic simulations using a seventh-degree polynomial curve fitting method. Then, image algorithms were developed to detect pin tilt defects, pin tip defects, and to provide visual guidance for pin insertion. …”
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Adaptive Curved Slicing for En Face Imaging in Optical Coherence Tomography by Mingxin Li, Phatham Loahavilai, Yueyang Liu, Xiaochen Li, Yang Li, Liqun Sun

“…A popular technique for visualizing the top view (en face) is to slice it with flat horizontal plane or apply statistical functions along the depth axis. …”
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Predicting acute myocardial infarction from haematological markers utilizing machine learning and explainable artificial intelligence by Tejas Kadengodlu Bhat, Krishnaraj Chadaga, Niranjana Sampathila, Swathi KS, Rajagopala Chadaga, Shashikiran Umakanth, Srikanth Prabhu

“…This leads to a necessity to develop a method to diagnose MI’s early, preventing further complications such as irregular heart rhythm, heart failure or even cardiac arrest. …”
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Power Transmission Corridors Wildfire Detection for Multi-Scale Fusion and Adaptive Texture Learning Based on Transformers by Yicen Liu, Xi Liu, Zhikun Zheng, Shimin Luo, Yongjun Xiao, Shuxian Wang, Xiaojiang Liu, Zhenhong Sun

“…Extensive experiments demonstrate that our method achieves superior performance, with an mAP50 of 72.9% and an mAP50-95 of 39.3%, significantly outperforming state-of-the-art baselines in detecting wildfires under real-world, cluttered conditions.…”
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Artificial neural networks analysis for non-newtonian nanofluid flow with variable viscosity and MHD effects in wire covering processes by Maria Altaib Badawi, Zeeshan, Nehad Ali Shah, Imed Boukhris, Adel Thaljaoui

“…The data acquisition for the proposed ANN-LMA is generated for parameters involved in the model WCS-TGNFF through Runge-Kutta method. The training, validation, and testing phases of ANN-LMA are employed to assess the results derived from WC-TGNFF across diverse scenarios, and a comparative analysis of the derived results is conducted against a reference dataset to evaluate the precision and efficacy of the proposed ANN-LMA framework in addressing non-Newtonian fluid challenges associated with WC-TGNFF. …”
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Optimization of Anesthetic Provision During Operations on the Foot by D. S. Yasnev, A. V. Zabusov, S. V. Larionov, P. A. Lyubashevsky, P. S. Zhbannikov

“…Stress — limiting action of a preparation was showed including reduction in comparison with the control leucocitosis and neutrophil shift of leucocitar formulas in the postoperative period, absence of episodes hiperglicemiya. Offered method permits raise of duration of the analgetick effect of spinal anaesthesia, evade appointment in postoperative period opioid analgeticks, improve results of surgical treatment at the expense of normalization of the regional haemodinamicks and avert isemiya of local tissue.…”
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Non-Local Problems for the Fractional Order Diffusion Equation and the Degenerate Hyperbolic Equation by Menglibay Ruziev, Roman Parovik, Rakhimjon Zunnunov, Nargiza Yuldasheva

“…The uniqueness of the solution is established using the energy integral method, while the existence of the solution is equivalently reduced to solving Volterra integral equations of the second kind and a fractional differential equation. …”
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A novel approach for encryption and decryption of digital imaging and communications using mathematical modelling in internet of medical things by S. Thalapathiraj, J. Arunnehru, V. C. Bharathi, R. Dhanasekar, L. Vijayaraja, R. Kannadasan, Muhammad Faheem, Arfat Ahmad Khan

“…Abstract This research introduces an innovative algorithm for the encryption and decryption of greyscale digital imaging and communications in medicine images utilizing Laplace transforms. The proposed method presents a ground breaking approach to image encryption, effectively concealing visual information and ensuring a robust, secure, and reliable encryption process. …”
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Classification of Chicken Carcass Breast Blood-Related Defects Using Hyperspectral Imaging Combined with Convolutional Neural Networks by Liukui Duan, Juanfang Bao, Hao Yang, Liuqian Gao, Xu Zhang, Shengjie Li, Huihui Wang

“…The aim of this paper was to introduce a method of CBD classification based on hyperspectral imaging combined with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). …”
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Assessing the Efficacy of the Spectrum-Aided Vision Enhancer (SAVE) to Detect Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, Melanoma In Situ, Nodular Melanoma, and Superficial Spreading Melanoma: Pa... by Teng-Li Lin, Riya Karmakar, Arvind Mukundan, Sakshi Chaudhari, Yu-Ping Hsiao, Shang-Chin Hsieh, Hsiang-Chen Wang

“…Traditional diagnostic techniques, such as white-light imaging (WLI), are effective but often struggle to differentiate between melanoma subtypes in their early stages. <b>Methods:</b> The emergence of the Spectrum-Aided Vison Enhancer (SAVE) offers a promising alternative by utilizing specific wavelength bands to enhance visual contrast in melanoma lesions. …”
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Diversity Considerations for Promoting Early Childhood Oral Health: A Pilot Study by Sarah Prowse, Robert J. Schroth, Alexandria Wilson, Jeanette M. Edwards, Janet Sarson, Jeremy A. Levi, Michael E. Moffatt

“…One-on-one discussions, parental networks, and using laypeople from similar backgrounds were suggested methods to promote oral health. The immigrant and refugee participants placed emphasis on the use of visuals for those with language barriers while Hutterite participants suggested a health-education approach. …”
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Unlocking Success: Exploring Diverse Learning Habits in Medical English Language Acquisition by Adrian Năznean

“…Through a detailed survey, students’ inclinations towards different learning methods for mastering medical English vocabulary and concepts were examined. …”
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High burden of blindness at initial hospitalisation with primary angle-closure glaucoma in a national multicentre study in China by Xin Sun, Hong Sun, Yang Yang, Nathan Congdon, Dan Wang, Mingguang He, Weiwei Liu, Li Tang, Hong Chen, Yuanbo Liang, Kun Xiong, Shaodan Zhang, Su Jie Fan, Wenyi Guo, Zhengzheng Wu, Guoxing Li, Peng Lu, Jian Jiang, Tingting Zhou, Jinyuan Chen, Xiaoli Xing, Danyan Liu, Zhiyang Jia, Yajuan Zheng, Guoping Duan, Huiyan Mao, Qi’ao Zhang, Xue Yin, Lidong Zhuo, Xinying Zhang, Yan Dai, Huadong Xiang, Jingyi Lv, Jian-jun Ma, Jianfang Yang, Xueli Cao

“…Objective To determine the prevalence and risk factors for blindness at initial hospitalisation with primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) and proposed glaucoma surgery in China.Methods A multistage stratified sampling method was used to select patients with PACG (1 January 2011 to 31 December 2020) presenting for initial hospitalisation from hospitals of various levels (n=26): 2 nationally leading ophthalmic hospitals, 12 university-affiliated and provincial people’s hospitals and 12 city-level hospitals. …”
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Risk predictors of severe adverse maternal outcomes in pre-eclampsia: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Anish Keepanasseril, Farid Foroutan, Rohan D’Souza, Lindsay Hales, Kara Nerenberg, Isabelle Malhamé, Harika Dasari, Meriem Hammache, Bérengère Deveaux-Cattino, Sophia Bourgeois, Sonia M. Grandi, Stella S. Daskalopoulou

“…This systematic review aims to consolidate research on both individual predictors and prognostic models of severe adverse maternal outcomes in PE, providing a comprehensive overview to support better clinical decision-making and patient care.Methods and analysis This review follows the Meta-analyses Of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) guidelines and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Protocol 2015 checklist. …”
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Conjunctivolimbal Autograft versus Cadaveric Keratolimbal Allograft in Ocular Surface Disorder: A Comparison by Jaya Kaushik, Jitendra Kumar Singh Parihar, Vaibhav Kumar Jain, Vijay Mathur

“…Purpose:- To compare the outcomes of conjunctivolimbal autograft (CLAU) and cadaveric keratolimbal allograft (KLAL) in limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) with ocular surface disorders. Materials & Methods:- In this prospective randomized clinical study, 50 eyes of 50 patients with unilateral LSCD were divided into two groups based on the surgical intervention. …”
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Undiagnosed Patent Foramen Ovale Presenting as Retinal Artery Occlusion—An Emerging Association by Hiten G. Sheth, Tania Laverde-Konig, Jyoti Raina

“…To report patent foramen ovale (PFO) as the cause of retinal artery occlusion in a young and previously fit male and discuss the appropriate medical and surgical management options. Methods. Interventional case report with serial fundus photographs of an 18-year-old male presenting to the eye casualty with sudden onset left visual loss. …”
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Collagen fibers quantification for liver fibrosis assessment using linear dichroism photoacoustic microscopy by Yang Qiu, Honghui Li, Kun Yu, Jiali Chen, Li Qi, Yinghua Zhao, Liming Nie

“…This approach presents a promising and non-invasive method for assessing liver fibrosis by quantifying collagen fibers.…”
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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH EMPHYSEMA AND GIANT BULLAE IN A SMOKER by Zh. V. Sheykh, E. V. Nikolaev, I. E. Tyurin, K. G. Zhestkov, V. G. Alekseev, V. V. Poddubnyy, A. V. Arablinskiy, Ya. R. Gazaryan, S. V. Klimko, K. V. Myshkin, O. O. Kurzantseva

“…The differential diagnosis included bronchiectasis disease, histiocytosis X, and lung carcinoma.This clinical case demonstrates that HRCT is the method of choice for differential diagnosis, a follow-up, and assessment of the results of treatment for COPD with a preponderance of bullous emphysema, including in the presence of a doubtful radiographic pattern.…”
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