Integration of Artificial Neural Network Regression and Principal Component Analysis for Indoor Visible Light Positioning by Negasa Berhanu Fite, Getachew Mamo Wegari, Heidi Steendam

“…However, the complex interplay between light propagation phenomena and environmental factors in indoor spaces presents significant challenges for VLP systems. Additionally, the pose of the light-emitting diodes is prior unknown, adding another layer of complexity to the positioning process. …”
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Enhancing mechanical properties and freeze-thaw durability of xanthan-stabilized kaolinite clay with randomly distributed animal-based fibers by Mahyar Arabani, Sahand Fateh Ahmadi, Yasaman Mansourkiaei, Mohammad Mahdi Shalchian, Meghdad Payan, Payam Zanganeh Ranjbar

“…However, these stabilizers often pose environmental concerns. As a result, there has been growing interest in using natural and eco-friendly materials to improve soil properties. …”
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Alien Birds in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Overview by Grzegorz Kopij

“…Introduced species may pose one of the biggest threats to biodiversity conservation. …”
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Mental health in children with and without disabilities in a register-based Swedish sample supports the two-continua model: a latent class analysis by Lina Homman, Lilly Augustine, Mats Granlund

“…Methods The present project utilizes Sweden Statistics (SCB) study (barnULF) to measure life conditions. …”
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Physical and Rheological Studies of Biscuits Developed with Different Replacement Levels of Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) Peel, Flesh, and Seed Powders by Ashiq Hussain, Tusneem Kausar, Jawed Aslam, Muhammad Yousaf Quddoos, Atif Ali, Samina Kauser, Mehwish Zerlasht, Ayesha Rafique, Saima Noreen, Khansa Iftikhar, Muhammad Waheed Iqbal, Muhammad Shoaib, Mohammed Y. Refai, Faisal Aqlan, Sameh A. Korma

“…These replacements of pumpkin powders with white flour did not pose negative impact on rheological behavior of composite flours, which ultimately resulted in the development of improved quality biscuits.…”
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SMARCA4-deficient non-small cell lung cancer with metastasis to the sigmoid colon: a case report by Rong Xiao, Guang Fu, Xinglan Li, Tao Lu

“…Case description A 59-year-old male presented with hoarseness and shortness of breath. …”
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Developing a learning tool for advanced life support and resuscitation: Performance Reflection Model for Resuscitation (PRM-Resus) by Yoriko Kikkawa, Leah McIntosh, Timothy J. Mavin, Melanie Barlow, Liam O’Brien, Steven Hodge, Sarah Janssens

“…Abstract Background Acquiring proficiency in advanced life support (ALS) can pose challenges for novice learners. Simulation-based training (SBT) is widely used to address this, offering learners opportunities to practise and receive feedback during debriefing. …”
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Application of mechanical quantitative techniques in postoperative rehabilitation assessment of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A study protocol. by Zhichun Zhu, Jianyun Zhang, Wenxiang Ouyang, Tiantian Li, Jinsong Xiong, Mi Fan, Jing Guo, Peng Wang, Yongqing Tong, Yulu Yao

“…Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are prevalent among athletes and pose a considerable threat to their careers. While ACLR remains the primary therapeutic intervention for such injuries, the assessment of postoperative rehabilitation still encounters significant challenges. …”
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Evaluation of wastage of commonly used anaesthetic agents in the operating theatres of a South African teaching hospital by P Majara, G Leballo

“…The cost and wastage of anaesthetic drugs pose significant challenges in healthcare institutions, particularly in developing countries with limited resources. …”
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Pothole detection and segmentation in the Bushveld Complex using physics-based data augmentation and deep learning by Glen T. Nwaila, Musa S.D. Manzi, Emmanuel John M. Carranza, Raymond J. Durrheim, Hartwig E. Frimmel

“…In the Bushveld Complex (South Africa), potholes range from a few to hundreds of meters in width, and may disrupt orebodies, cause ore loss and pose geotechnical challenges. However, potholes are of scientific value as they are proxies of magma chamber processes that are not directly observable. …”
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Surgical management and outcomes of corrosive esophageal injuries: a prospective study from Sana’a, Yemen by Mohammed Mohammed Al-Shehari, Yasser Abdurabo Obadiel, Ahmed Hamood Al-Helali, Haitham Mohammed Jowah

“…Abstract Background Corrosive esophageal injuries pose a significant health burden in resource-limited settings like Yemen. …”
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Ortho-NeRF: generating a true digital orthophoto map using the neural radiance field from unmanned aerial vehicle images by Shihan Chen, Qingsong Yan, Yingjie Qu, Wang Gao, Junxing Yang, Fei Deng

“…Complex terrain and artificial structures, automatic distortion elimination and occluded area recovery in TDOM generation pose significant challenges. Hence, the need for further improvements in both mapping accuracy and automation is highlighted. …”
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Hydrological Effects of the Planned Power Project and Protection of the Natura 2000 Areas: A Case Study of the Adamów Power Plant by Tomasz Kałuża, Ireneusz Laks, Jolanta Kanclerz, Ewelina Janicka-Kubiak, Mateusz Hämmerling, Stanisław Zaborowski

“…These ecosystems play a key role in protecting bird habitats and biodiversity, and any changes in water management can affect their condition. This paper presents a detailed hydrological analysis of the Warta River and Jeziorsko Reservoir for 2018–2022, with a focus on low-flow periods. …”
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Ultrafine Particles Monitoring in Paris: From Total Number Concentrations to Size Distributions Measurements by Grégory Abbou, Véronique Ghersi, François Gaie-Levrel, Anne Kauffmann, Mikael Reynaud, Christophe Debert, Philippe Quénel, Alexia Baudic

“…Abstract Due to their small size and ability to penetrate deeply into the respiratory system, ultrafine particles (UFP) pose a significant health risk. Their concentrations and sources are not consistently monitored and regulated in urban areas, including Paris. …”
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Dietary exposure levels to 134Cs, 137Cs, 90Sr, and 239+240Pu in Japan after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident: a duplicate portion study for fiscal years 2012–2014... by Hiroshi Terada, Ikuyo Iijima, Sadaaki Miyake, Tomoko Ota, Ichiro Yamaguchi, Hiroko Kodama, Hideo Sugiyama

“…Conclusions: For the samples examined in the present study, the 134Cs, 137Cs, 90Sr, and 239+240Pu dietary exposure levels were considerably lower than the regulatory levels and may not pose a health risk.…”
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Early successional changes in coniferous forest small mammal communities following a high‐severity summer wildfire by Mark A. Peyton, Sarah R. Garrison, Ruth B. Passernig, Martina M. Suazo, Robert R. Parmenter

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Endovascular repair of type A dissection using thoracic stent graft with innominate artery flaring to correct for length mismatch by Aidin Baghbani-Oskouei, MD, Lucas Ruiter Kanamori, MD, Safa Savadi, MD, Steven Maximus, MD, Thanila A. Macedo, MD, Anthony Estrera, MD, Salman A. Arain, MD, Gustavo S. Oderich, MD

“…Type A aortic dissection is the most common aortic catastrophe posing challenges for endovascular repair owing to the fragile aortic wall, proximity to the aortic valve, coronaries, and supra-aortic trunks. …”
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The results of quantitative evaluation of postradiation changes in lung cancer patients, which were obtained using a new procedure for analysis of dynamic X-ray computed tomography... by V. V. Ledenev, N. V. Nudnov, V. M. Sotnikov, D. V. Baryshnikova

“…From 120 days onwards, the changes were preserved in the areas irradiated at a dose of over 32-37 Gy through the formation of post-radiation pulmonary fibrosis. …”
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Purple Yam (Dioscorea alata) Extract Increasing Dopamine Levels and Improving the Brain's Microscopic Features in Parkinson's Model Mice by Sapto Yuliani, Dwi Utami, Laela Hayu Nurani, Muhammad Marwan Ramadhan, Nadia Putri Ainiyah, Mochammad Saiful Bachri, Wahyu Widyaningsih, Danang Prasetyaning Amukti

“…Data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by LSD post-hoc tests. The 400 mg/kgBW dose of D. alata extracts significantly increased dopamine levels (p<0.05) compared to the negative control group. …”
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Multimodal imaging of tumour-related lipid exudation and exudative retinal detachment following brachytherapy in choroidal melanoma by Elena Ros-Sanchez, David Oliver-Gutierrez, Paul Buck, Tetiana Goncharova-Simón, Marta Garrido-Marín, Miguel Ángel Zapata-Victori, Anna Boixadera

“…Due to signs of growth and subretinal fluid detected on OCT, malignancy was suspected, and Ruthenium-106 brachytherapy was performed. One-month post-treatment, the patient developed progressive exudative retinal detachment with lipid exudation, despite preserved visual acuity. …”
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