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RGS-YOLO: A lightweight solution for surface defect detection in wind turbines
The defects in wind turbines not only affect energy generation efficiency but can also lead to significant damage if not repaired promptly. To address the challenges of low detection efficiency and hi...
Bayesian hierarchical modelling of academic orientation and advising effects on student retention and progression: Multi-cohort evidence
Student retention and academic progression remain central concerns in higher education, particularly within contexts characterised by widening access and structural inequality. This study examines the...
Beyond direct-acting antiviral therapy: Characterizing mental health conditions and depressive symptoms among patients recently treated for hepatitis C
The uptake of hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, including among under-served populations, has improved significantly in the Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA) era. However, it is unclear whether patients...
Characteristics of transferrin saturation and anemia-related biomarkers in patients with uterine adenomyosis
Background Ferritin may be elevated as an acute-phase reactant in inflammatory conditions, potentially masking iron deficiency. We aimed to evaluate the frequency of iron deficienc...
Detection of an arbitrary number of communities in a block spin Ising model
We study the problem of community detection in a general version of the block spin Ising model featuring M groups, a model inspired by the Curie-Weiss model of...
Cost-effectiveness of percutaneous patent foramen ovale closure versus medical therapy for cryptogenic stroke prevention: A Chinese healthcare perspective
Background Patent foramen ovale occurs in approximately 25% of cryptogenic stroke patients, with paradoxical embolization representing a key pathophysiological mechanism. While rec...
Experienced teammates increase productivity in remote work: Evidence from a full remote work company in Japan
This study examines peer effects among employees working fully remotely. We use panel data from a company that has operated with an entirely remote workforce since its inception and leverage as-if ran...
Extent of alveolar collapse in expiratory CT as a prognostic marker in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
To evaluate whether distribution measures of CT-based attenuation histograms in inspiration and expiration can indicate alveolar collapse and serve as a predictive marker in patients with idiopathic p...
Impact of commodity terms-of-trade shocks at disaggregate level
This paper provides new evidence on the impact of country-specific commodity terms-of-trade shocks on economic growth for developing and emerging countries, not only at aggregate level but also at dis...
Correction: The WEAR-BOT checklist: A risk of bias tool for evaluating validity and reliability research in wearable technology
Enhanced ganoderic acids production by using thermotolerant Ganoderma tsugae at high-temperature liquid cultivation
Ganoderic acids (GAs) are bioactive triterpenoids produced by Ganoderma species with demonstrated anticancer properties. While the yield of GAs in...
Enhancing cancer drug discovery: QSAR modeling with machine learning and chemical representations
Accurately predicting the bioactivity of small molecules against cancer therapeutic targets remains a significant challenge at the intersection of cheminformatics and drug discovery. This study compre...
Breaking barriers: A study protocol on unveiling gender, racial and other intersectional dynamics in post-secondary institutions and identifying solutions for advancing primary care and public health research
Background and objectives This study protocol employs critical race and intersectionality theories to investigate barriers faced by racialized women at various academic career stag...
Evaluation of a commercial AI-assisted cell counting software for dopaminergic neurons across species
Quantification of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) of animal models is important for understanding the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, conventional m...
Assessing factors that influence perceived burnout in postdoctoral fellows and identifying recommendations to support their well-being
Background While current evidence suggests rates of stress and burnout among healthcare professionals and graduate trainees are up to 50%, higher than the general population, there...
Genetic and genomic analyses of tree architectural traits in Hevea brasiliensis revealed genes underlying QTLs linked to key developmental processes
The architectural characteristics of rubber trees are increasingly important in the context of climate change. Branching, canopy shape and growth pattern have to be adapted to monocropping and intercr...
Classification of customer retention using hybrid SVC-SDNN to enhance customer relationship management
Many banking and corporate sector organization problems are resolved by clever, creative solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI). Any financial institution has to use AI-enabled churn detectio...
Inside the black box: Refining programme theory in the PriDem dementia care study
Introduction Refining programme theory following feasibility testing is a critical but rarely reported step in the development of complex interventions, creating a ‘black box’ in i...
Bayesian variable selection for genome-wide association study of grain traits in rice
Rice (Oryza sativa) is a staple food crop for more than half of the world‘s population. Besides high gluten-free nutritional contents, it has high economic value supporting livelihood of millions of f...
Long-text caption generation for surgical image with a concept retrieval augmented large multimodal model
Surgical image captioning is critical for automated reporting and education but is currently limited by a lack of long-text datasets and the tendency of generic Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs...
The relationship between the perceived personalities of dating partners and dating violence victimization: A three-month longitudinal cross-lagged panel study
Dating violence is a significant social issue with serious psychological consequences. Victims’ perceptions of perpetrators’ traits may both influence and be influenced by abuse. However, most existin...
Enhancing recommendation diversity and accuracy with product paths and time decay mechanisms
The recommendation algorithm suggests products to users, improving their experience, however, it encounters a challenge of insufficient diversity in the recommended results. This paper proposes Produc...
Summative evaluation of the rural surgical obstetrical networks initiative: Findings from a five year retrospective qualitative study
Background The Rural Surgical and Obstetrical Network (RSON) initiative was originally funded for five years to support, enhance, and sustain rural surgical and obstetrical service...
Genomic characterisation of extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from a tertiary hospital in Ghana
Acinetobacter baumannii ( A. baumannii ) is an emerging “superbug” whose infections have become extremely difficult to treat due to its dive...
Prevalence and risk factors of gross neurologic deficits in children after severe malaria: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Children with severe malaria may develop gross neurologic deficit(s). We conducted a systematic review on the prevalence and risk factors of gross neurologic deficits af...