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A plaque recognition algorithm for coronary OCT images by Dense Atrous Convolution and attention mechanism
Currently, plaque segmentation in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) images of coronary arteries is primarily carried out manually by physicians, and the accuracy of existing automatic segmentation te...
Strategic planning as a catalyst for sustainability: A mediated model of strategic intent and formulation in manufacturing SMEs
This study examines the influence of Systematic Strategic Planning (SSP) on the Sustainable Performance (SP) of manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan. Despite SMEs’ vital contr...
First report of field-evolved resistance to insecticides in Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Punjab, Pakistan
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is one of the major destructive pests of agriculture in Pakistan. The widespread use of insecticides for the management of S. frugiperda has resulted in the f...
Enhancing ECG disease detection accuracy through deep learning models and P-QRS-T waveform features
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have surpassed cancer and become the major cause of death worldwide. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive and quicker method for diagnosing abnormal heart condit...
Characterization of lightning-induced overvoltages in wind farms
Wind farms are exposed to various weather hazards, including lightning strikes, which can pose significant risks. However, the impact of different wind farm topologies on the magnitude of lightning-in...
Markov approach for inventory control with meta-heuristics in intermittent demand environment
Demand variability directly affects inventory management. The variability of intermittent demand causes high lost sales or holding costs. While lost sales reduce customer satisfaction, keeping excessi...
Multi-omics analysis and single-cell sequencing revealed the lysosome associated molecular subtypes and prognostic model development of papillary thyroid carcinoma
Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common endocrine carcinoma in recent years, necessitating more precise risk stratification to accurately identify low-risk patients. Although preliminary...
Protocol for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of Mongolia’s sugar-sweetened beverages tax using double machine learning
Elevated consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has been associated with an increase in obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs), a significant health and economic...
Innovative data techniques for centrifugal pump optimization with machine learning and AI model
In modern centrifugal pump machines (CPM), a data acquisition system encompassing software- hardware interfacing is essential for parameter recording. The quality of recorded data plays a crucial role...
Multiscale computational evaluation of Vitex trifolia phytochemicals as VEGFR2 inhibitors for targeted breast cancer therapy
Breast cancer (BC), the second most common cancer, is a genetically heterogeneous disease driven by angiogenesis, cell growth, metastasis, and oxidative stress. VEGFR2, a key angiogenesis regulator, p...
Fake news, misinformation, vaccine hesitancy and the role of community engagement in COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Southern Ghana
Introduction The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is characterised by loads of fake news and misinformation, which can influence vaccine acceptance. Implementing a harmonized public health strategy during...
The oldest Pottery Neolithic (PN) culture of northeastern Iran: First absolute dating from eastern Mazandaran plains
In the past, establishing a clear chronology for the Epipalaeolithic and Neolithic periods in eastern Mazandaran proved challenging. A major obstacle had been the lack of radiocarbon dating. Previous...
Effect of intranasal administration of Erigeron annuus and Carthamus tinctorius extracts in a rat model of olfactory dysfunction induced by 3-methylindole
There are many factors that can cause olfactory dysfunction, including upper respiratory tract viral infections, non-inflammatory respiratory diseases, trauma, and current treatments such as medicatio...
Stitching competition with digital threads: Unveiling the drivers of competitive success in the apparel sector
This study explores and validates the dimensions of digital capabilities and competitive performance within the apparel industry, aiming to develop a robust, multidimensional measurement instrument. E...
Hospital volume and outcomes of surgical repair in type A acute aortic dissection: A nationwide cohort study
Background Over the last decade, the number of patients treated with open repair for TAAAD in Taiwan has dramatically increased. This study aims to assess the hospital-volume relationship with surgica...
Effect of calcium dobesilate on macular microvasculature in patients with diabetic retinopathy
Purpose To investigate the impact of calcium dobesilate (CaD) on the macular microvasculature in patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) using optical coherence tomography angiography. Methods In th...
Additive effect of diabetes mellitus on the prevalence and prognosis of sarcopenic obesity: Implications for all-cause mortality
Diabetes mellitus (DM) and sarcopenic obesity are common conditions associated with increased morbidity and mortality. DM, characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, is a recognized risk factor for cardi...
Unsustainable anthropogenic mortality threatens the long-term viability of lion populations in Mozambique
Anthropogenic mortality is a pervasive threat to global biodiversity. African lions (Panthera leo) are particularly vulnerable to these threats due to their wide-ranging behaviour and substantial ener...
Quantifying the influence of optical coherence tomography beam tilt in each retinal layer
Purpose Well-aligned microstructures within the retina – like retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) axons – differentially reflect light depending on its angle. Our goal was to quantify the influence of op...
In vivo tracking of grape marc biomarkers, bioconversion, metabolic tracers, and microbiota modulation in swine fed a polyphenol-rich extract diet
This work evaluated the addition of the polyphenol-rich bioactive extract “e-Vitis”, derived from grape marc (the main by-product of the wine industry), into swine feed. This was performed with the ai...
First-line toripalimab plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A cost-effectiveness analysis
Objectives This study aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of toripalimab combined with chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone as a first-line treatment for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcin...
Student engagement assessment using multimodal deep learning
Student engagement assessment plays an important role in enhancing students’ positive performance and optimizing teaching methods. In this paper, a multimodal deep learning framework is proposed for s...
Microclimate effects and outdoor thermal comfort of green roof types in hot and dry climates: Modelling in the historic city of Yazd, Iran
In hot and arid climates, developing green roofs to improve the microclimate and thermal comfort faces challenges due to water scarcity and harsh climate conditions. To evaluate the effect of green ro...
Opportunities and challenges of asynchronous video interviews: Perceptions of human resources professionals from Türkiye
In the context of global technological advancements, asynchronous video interviews (AVIs) have emerged as an innovative tool in recruitment, offering potential to transform traditional hiring practice...