Fractal dimensions in oral squamous cell carcinoma: A novel diagnostic paradigm by Ramkumar Ravichandran, Nagarathinam Anbu Elangovan, Rajkumar Krishnan, Dominic S, Dinesh Kumar Thayalan, Supriya Ponsingh

“…In conclusion, our study suggests the use of fractal analysis as a diagnostic tool for oral carcinoma. Furthermore, the combination of fractal image analysis and artificial intelligence may facilitate automated diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma.…”
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Prevalence and phylogenetic analysis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in cattle in Mosul city, Iraq by Sadam D. Hasan, Mohammad A. Altaliby, Amer H. Taha, Karam M. Abdulrazzaq

“…Overall, this result showed that the IS900 gene may be used as a molecular tool to identify MAP in cows. In order to monitor, treat, and manage paratuberculosis in cows in Mosul, Iraq, further epidemiological research and isolation are needed.…”
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Correlation of Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO-2) with Endoscopic and Histological Features in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Patients by Sanja Dragasevic, Aleksandra Sokic-Milutinovic, Milica Stojkovic Lalosevic, Tamara Milovanovic, Srdjan Djuranovic, Ivan Jovanovic, Sanja Rajic, Mirjana Stojkovic, Biljana Milicic, Stefan Kmezic, Branislav Oluic, Marko Aleksic, Aleksandra Pavlovic Markovic, Dragan Popovic

“…Patient-reported outcome is a practical and noninvasive tool for assessment of disease activity in ulcerative colitis patients but not in Crohn’s disease.…”
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Achievements and Lessons Learned From Successful Small Satellite Missions for Space Weather‐Oriented Research by Harlan E. Spence, Amir Caspi, Hasan Bahcivan, Jesus Nieves‐Chinchilla, Geoff Crowley, James Cutler, Chad Fish, David Jackson, Therese Moretto Jorgensen, David Klumpar, Xinlin Li, James P. Mason, Nick Paschalidis, John Sample, Sonya Smith, Charles M. Swenson, Thomas N. Woods

“…Abstract When the first CubeSats were launched nearly two decades ago, few people believed that the miniature satellites would likely prove to be a useful scientific tool. Skeptics abounded. However, the last decade has seen the highly successful implementation of space missions that make creative and innovative use of fast‐advancing CubeSat and small satellite technology to carry out important science experiments and missions. …”
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The Use of Multiple Correspondence Analysis to Explore Associations between Categories of Qualitative Variables in Healthy Ageing by Patrício Soares Costa, Nadine Correia Santos, Pedro Cunha, Jorge Cotter, Nuno Sousa

“…MCA provided a powerful tool to explore complex ageing data, covering multiple and diverse variables, showing if a relationship exists and how variables are related, and offering statistical results that can be seen both analytically and visually.…”
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Direct Spinal Ventral Root Repair following Avulsion: Effectiveness of a New Heterologous Fibrin Sealant on Motoneuron Survival and Regeneration by Mateus Vidigal de Castro, Roberta Barbizan, Rui Seabra Ferreira, Benedito Barraviera, Alexandre Leite Rodrigues de Oliveira

“…Therefore, the venom glue can be a useful tool for the scientific community due to its advantages and variety of applications.…”
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Epigenetic alterations in salivary gland neoplasms and the impact of these alterations in tumor progression and prognosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Karolina Skarlet Silva Viana, Mariana Saturnino de Noronha, Cristiane Squarize, Lucas Guimarães Abreu, Maria Cássia Ferreira Aguiar, Vanessa Fátima Bernardes

“…The Joana Briggs Institute tool was used for appraisal of methodological quality of studies. …”
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Comparison of the Manual, Semiautomatic, and Automatic Selection and Leveling of Hot Spots in Whole Slide Images for Ki-67 Quantification in Meningiomas by Zaneta Swiderska, Anna Korzynska, Tomasz Markiewicz, Malgorzata Lorent, Jakub Zak, Anna Wesolowska, Lukasz Roszkowiak, Janina Slodkowska, Bartlomiej Grala

“…The agreement observed for the three scoring methods shows that automation of area selection is an effective tool in supporting physicians and in increasing the reliability of Ki-67 scoring in meningioma.…”
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Usefulness of an Image Fusion Model Using Three-Dimensional CT and MRI with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Endoscopy as a Multimodal Assistant System in Endoscopic Transsphenoidal... by Akihiro Inoue, Takanori Ohnishi, Shohei Kohno, Naoya Nishida, Yawara Nakamura, Yoshihiro Ohtsuka, Shirabe Matsumoto, Shiro Ohue

“…Additionally, the ICG endoscope was a useful real-time monitoring tool for ETSS.…”
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MR Imaging in Diagnosis of Pelvic Floor Descent: Supine versus Sitting Position by Francesca Iacobellis, Antonio Brillantino, Adolfo Renzi, Luigi Monaco, Nicola Serra, Beatrice Feragalli, Aniello Iacomino, Luca Brunese, Salvatore Cappabianca

“…Our results show that MR Defecography in sitting position may represent a useful tool to correctly diagnose and grade the pelvic organ descent.…”
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Open eco-innovations in sustainable product development: Model framework of design thinking in quality life cycle assessment (DT-QLCA) by Dominika Siwiec, Bożena Gajdzik, Remigiusz Gawlik, Radosław Wolniak, Andrzej Pacana

“…DT-QLCA bridges DT and environmental assessment, creating a structured decision-making tool that supports resource optimization, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced customer satisfaction. …”
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Association between the Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Phenotype and Prediabetes in Chinese Adults Aged 40 Years and Older by Kun Zhao, Shan-Shan Yang, Hai-Bin Wang, Kang Chen, Zhao-Hui Lu, Yi-Ming Mu

“…The HTGW phenotype was a useful risk indicator and a practical screening tool to benefit in the early diagnosis and intervention for prediabetes, particularly for IGT and the combined IFG and IGT.…”
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Double Stokes polarimetric microscopy for chiral fibrillar aggregates by Viktoras Mazeika, Kamdin Mirsanaye, Leonardo Uribe Castaño, Serguei Krouglov, Mehdi Alizadeh, Mykolas Maciulis, Lukas Kontenis, Vitalijus Karabanovas, Virginijus Barzda

“…Abstract Second harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy is a powerful tool for imaging collagen and other noncentrosymmetric fibrillar structures in biological tissue. …”
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A novel deep synthesis-based insider intrusion detection (DS-IID) model for malicious insiders and AI-generated threats by Hazem M. Kotb, Tarek Gaber, Salem AlJanah, Hossam M. Zawbaa, Mohammed Alkhathami

“…While primarily evaluated on synthetic datasets, the high accuracy of the DS-IID model suggests its potential as a valuable tool for real-world cybersecurity applications.…”
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Altered Brain Glucose Consumption in Cogan’s Syndrome by Paolo Mora, Livia Ruffini, Caterina Ghetti, Stella Ghirardini, Maura Scarlattei, Giorgio Baldari, Carla Cidda, Pierangela Rubino, Stefano A. Gandolfi, Jelka G. Orsoni

“…Our results suggest that FDG-PET/CT may represent a very useful tool for the global assessment of patients with Cogan’s syndrome.…”
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Enhanced Sustainability Assessment Framework for Plywood Manufacturing: A Multi-Method Approach Using Delphi Technique, BWM, and S-VSM by Annisa Kesy Garside, Tyas Yuli Rosiani, Adelya Amanda, Thomy Eko Saputro, Eduardo e Oliveira

“…By offering actionable insights for improving resource use, operational processes, and employee conditions, this framework provides a practical tool for industry managers aiming to enhance sustainability. …”
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Integrating traditional machine learning with qPCR validation to identify solid drug targets in pancreatic cancer: a 5-gene signature study by Xiaoyan Wang, Pengcheng Yu, Wei Jia, Bingbing Wan, Zhougui Ling, Yangyang Tang

“…These findings establish the five-gene signature as a promising tool for both early, non-invasive diagnostics and the identification of actionable drug targets.ConclusionA five-gene signature is established robustly and has utility in diagnostics and therapeutic targeting. …”
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Generation of a genetically engineered porcine melanoma model featuring oncogenic control through conditional Cre recombination by Dongjin Oh, Nayoung Hong, Kiyoung Eun, Joohyeong Lee, Lian Cai, Mirae Kim, Hyerin Choi, Ali Jawad, Jaehyung Ham, Min Gi Park, Bohye Kim, Sang Chul Lee, Changjong Moon, Hyunggee Kim, Sang-Hwan Hyun

“…The novel porcine model provides a valuable tool for elucidating melanoma development and metastasis mechanism, advancing translational medicine, and facilitating preclinical evaluation of new anticancer drugs.…”
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Strengthening Cross-Border Ties: A Participatory Vision for EuroGuadiana Tourism by Thomas Panagopoulos, Pooyan Sedarati, Joaquim Pinto Contreiras

“…The key to this strategy is a meticulous tourism diagnosis, facilitated by a value chain tool that identifies existing resources and their potential for complementarity and cooperation, aligning strategic decisions with the factors that increase potential tourists’ perceptions. …”
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Integrating Irrigation Decision Support Systems for Efficient Water Use: A Case Study on Mediterranean Agriculture by Raffaella Zucaro, Silvia Baralla, Andrea Arzeni, Antonella Bodini, Roberta Ciaravino, Nadia Salato, Pietro Chinnici, Nunzia Gabriella Fasolino, Emilia Pellegrini, Emanuela Sarzotti, Elisa Ascione, Antonio Coppola, Myriam Ruberto

“…Thus, it contributes to the fulfilment of the WFD’s objectives regarding incentive water pricing. Notably, the tool is evaluated using the case study of a farm located in the Mediterranean region. …”
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