Composite fixed-length ordered features with index-of-max transformation for high-performing and secure palmprint template protection by Zhicheng Cao, Weiqiang Zhao, Heng Zhao, Liaojun Pang

“…Among the very few research works, most of them only use orientational features of the palmprint with transformation processing, yielding unsatisfactory recognition and protection performance. …”
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Understanding the clinical morbidity and mortality of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: a systematic literature review by Hind Harrak, Susan Rhee, Amal Souttou, Sarah J. O’Meara, Caitlin Knox

“…The three organ systems most affected by the conditions studied were, in order of severity, the cardiovascular (40–70%), skeletal (50–65%), and respiratory (20–42%). …”
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Large-Temporal-Numerical-Aperture Parametric Spectro-Temporal Analyzer Based on Silicon Waveguide by Haidong Zhou, Ningning Yang, Guoqing Liu, Liao Chen, Yi Wang, Chi Zhang, Kenneth K. Y. Wong, Xinliang Zhang

“…Moreover, the silicon waveguide-based PASTA presents a new way to integrate the whole system because of the waveguide configuration, and is promising for real-time measurements, which has not been possible with most conventional optical spectrum analyzers.…”
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The association of clinical and biochemical indicators with the rate of aging in patients with arterial hypertension during wartime by Olena V. Kolesnikova, Anastasiia Olegivna Radchenko, Olga Ye Zaprovalna

“…CONCLUSIONS: In wartime, most patients with HTN exhibit accelerated aging, linked to worsening anthropometric and clinical-biochemical indicators. …”
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Benchmarking the Cost per Person of Mass Treatment for Selected Neglected Tropical Diseases: An Approach Based on Literature Review and Meta-regression with Web-Based Software Appl... by Christopher Fitzpatrick, Fiona M Fleming, Matthew Madin-Warburton, Timm Schneider, Filip Meheus, Kingsley Asiedu, Anthony W Solomon, Antonio Montresor, Gautam Biswas

“…Financial unit costs are expected to be less than 2015 US$ 0.50 in most countries for programmes that treat 100 thousand people or more. …”
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Establishment of a suitable control vector for Tobacco rattle virus-induced gene silencing analysis in Nicotiana benthamiana by CHENG Wei-shun, XU Qiu-fang, LI Fei, XU You-ping, CAI Xin-zhong

“…Effects of the empty pYL156 vector (pYL156∷00), the most commonly used control vector for Tobacco rattle virus (TRV)-induced gene silencing analysis on viral symptom development and growth of VIGS-treated tomato and Nicotiana benthamiana plants were investigated. …”
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Excessive fluid resuscitation is associated with intensive care unit mortality in Pakistani patients with dengue shock syndrome by Moiz Salahuddin, Rameesha Khalid, Sadaf Hanif, Filza Naeem, Rameen Aijaz, Akbar Shoukat Ali

“…Respiratory failure was the most common reason for requiring intubation (65 patients, 48.2%). …”
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Elevated catalase expression in a fungal pathogen is a double-edged sword of iron. by Arnab Pradhan, Arnab Pradhan, Carmen Herrero-de-Dios, Rodrigo Belmonte, Susan Budge, Angela Lopez Garcia, Aljona Kolmogorova, Keunsook K Lee, Brennan D Martin, Antonio Ribeiro, Attila Bebes, Raif Yuecel, Neil A R Gow, Carol A Munro, Donna M MacCallum, Janet Quinn, Alistair J P Brown

“…Most fungal pathogens of humans display robust protective oxidative stress responses that contribute to their pathogenicity. …”
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Effect of Magnetic Field on the Accretion Phase of Population III Star Formation by Masahiro N. Machida, Shingo Hirano, Shantanu Basu

“…In the model without a magnetic field, frequent fragmentation occurs, and the most massive protostar reaches ∼200 M _⊙ . However, in models with a magnetic field, once the magnetic field is amplified, the protostars merge to form a single massive protostar, and no further fragmentation occurs except in the model with the strongest magnetic field. …”
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Patterns and factors among oncology fellows recommending medical cannabis to adults with cancer by Kian Tehranchi, Rushad Patell, Poorva Bindal, Laura Dodge, Jason Freed, Mary Buss, Mara A. Schonberg, Ilana Braun, Deepa Rangachari

“…A national survey of oncology trainees found that most fellows felt insufficiently informed to make clinical recommendations about cannabis. …”
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Confronting forest‐dweller local ecological knowledge and environmental DNA measurements of biodiversity by Opale Coutant, Damien Davy, Arnaud Jahn‐Oyac, Gregory Quartarollo, Alice Valentini, Tony Dejean, Sébastien Brosse, Jérôme Murienne

“…This can be achieved by encouraging participatory processes that incorporate diverse knowledge systems, enabling the identification of local conservation challenges and the determination of the most suitable compromises. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.…”
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Enhancing functional motor outcomes in chronic stroke: A systematic review of the growing role of non-invasive brain stimulation. by Mirjam Bonanno, Maria Grazia Maggio, Angelo Quartarone, Giovanni Morone, Alessandro Marco De Nunzio, David Militi, Carmela Casella, Svonko Galasso, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…A total of 58 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis: 27 focused on upper limb rehabilitation, 13 on lower limb function, 13 on the combination of NIBS and robotic therapy, and 6 on vocal or swallowing functions. Most studies (78%) were randomized controlled trials. …”
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Sustainable Management of Chicken Waste: Exploring Conversion Technologies for Environmental Benefits by Muthulakshmi Pandi Hemavarshini, Subramanium Thiyageshwari, Duraisamy Selvi, Rangasamy Anandham, Maruthamuthu Thirunavukkarasu, Karuppusamy Sivasubramanian, Dheebakaran Jegadeeswari

“…However, choosing the most efficient treatment approach necessitates thoroughly assessing waste properties, intended end products, and economic factors. …”
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Efficacy of Hymecromone in Post-Cholecystectomy Patients by A V. Okhlobystin, A. К. Ufimtseva, M. A. Tatarkina, O. Z. Okhlobystina, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Treatment of PCES requires in most of the cases application of selective antispasmodic drugs.Aim. …”
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Cytokine profile in children with newly diagnosed tuberculosis by O. M. Raznatovska, Yu. V. Mironchuk

“…Nowadays, the most important task of children's phthisiology is to increase the effectiveness of children with tuberculosis treatment, and in the first priority should be given to the first time diagnosed tuberculosis (FTDTB). …”
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The bumpy road to recovery: older adults’ experiences during the first year after hip replacement surgery - a longitudinal qualitative study by Lina Bergman, Amina Guenna Holmgren, Ulrica Nilsson, Anahita Amirpour, Helen Conte, Jeanette Eckerblad

“…Abstract Background Half of the older adult population worldwide is expected to undergo surgery at least once in their lifetime, with hip and knee replacements being among the most common procedures. Recovery after surgery is particularly difficult for older adults because of age-related physiological changes, an increased risk of complications, and the need for self-management at home following brief hospital stays. …”
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Re-Parameterization After Pruning: Lightweight Algorithm Based on UAV Remote Sensing Target Detection by Yang Yang, Pinde Song, Yongchao Wang, Lijia Cao

“…However, UAV remote sensing requires target detection algorithms to have higher inference speeds and greater accuracy in detection. At present, most lightweight object detection algorithms have achieved fast inference speed, but their detection precision is not satisfactory. …”
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Effects of the exposure site on histological pulpal responses after direct capping with 2 calcium-silicate based cements in a rat model by Panruethai Trongkij, Supachai Sutimuntanakul, Puangwan Lapthanasupkul, Chitpol Chaimanakarn, Rebecca Wong, Danuchit Banomyong

“…Inflammatory cell infiltration and reparative dentin formation were histologically evaluated at 1 and 7 days using grading scores.ResultsAt 1 day, localized mild inflammation was detected in most teeth in all experimental groups. At 7 days, continuous/discontinuous calcified bridges were formed at exposure sites with no or few inflammatory cells. …”
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Interpretation of myocardial perfusion SPECT with attenuation correction. Part 2 by A. A. Ansheles, V. В. Sergienko

“…AC affected in large measure the interpretation of myocardial perfusion SPECT in most cases. Apical perfusion defect appeared on AC images was observed in 50% of patients without established coronary heart disease and could be interpreted as a normal variant (apical thinning). …”
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BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE (A DEVELOPMENT OF INSIGHT INTO VALVULOPATHIES) by S. L. Dzemeshkevitch, V. A. Ivanov, E. R. Charchian, E. P. Evseev, Yu. V. Frolova, A. N. Lugovoy, S. V. Fedulova, V. V. Khovrin, A. A. Bukaeva, E. V. Zaklyazminskaya

“…In 111 (53,6%) patients aortic stenosis dominated and distension of ascending aorta — in 82 (39,6%) patients.Results. For most of patients mechanical prostheses were used and only for 12 — biological; 13 patients underwent valvulopastic or no any operation. …”
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