Historical overview, advancements, and future prospects of coalfield structure research in China by Daiyong CAO, Yiwen JU, Yucheng XIA, Bo JIANG, Shuzheng NING, Yingchun WEI, Anmin WANG, Xiaoming LI, Wenfeng ZHAN, Huantong LI, Lu WANG, Zhuocheng CAI

“…Amidst the ongoing energy structure optimization and the transformation and upgrading of coalfield geology in China, it is both practically and historically significant to review the history of coalfield structure research, summarize relevant experience, and contemplate future directions of the research under emerging circumstances.Methods Based on literature analysis, as well as the long-term research practices of the authors’ team, this study discusses the disciplinary attribute of coalfield structure research, reviews the history of this field both at home and abroad, and summarizes major achievements in China. …”
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Impact of Big Data Analytics on Emergency Department Efficiency in Saudi Ministry of Health Hospitals: A Retrospective Data Analysis by Senitan M, Alzahrani BJ

“…Mohammed Senitan,1 Bandar Jarallah Alzahrani2 1Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2Passionate Healthcare Strategist | Change Leader & Trusted Consultant | Driving Operational Excellence & Innovation in Healthcare and Beyond at Ascend Solutions, Western Region, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Mohammed Senitan, Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Email Malharbi@seu.edu.saBackground: The integration of big data analytics in healthcare has become essential for enhancing operational performance, particularly within Emergency Departments (EDs), where efficiency improvements can significantly impact patient satisfaction and resource utilization.Aim: This study examines the impact of big data analytics on ED performance metrics within Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) hospitals, with a focus on key performance indicators (KPIs) and the effectiveness of the Ada’a Health Program in optimizing ED operations.Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted across 10 hospitals in five regions of Saudi Arabia. …”
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Knowledge Distillation in Object Detection for Resource-Constrained Edge Computing by Arief Setyanto, Theopilus Bayu Sasongko, Muhammad Ainul Fikri, Dhani Ariatmanto, I. Made Artha Agastya, Rakandhiya Daanii Rachmanto, Affan Ardana, In Kee Kim

“…Although state-of-the-art deep learning-based OD methods achieve high detection rates, their large model size and high computational demands often hinder deployment on resource-constrained edge devices. …”
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Novel post-translational modification learning signature reveals B4GALT2 as an immune exclusion regulator in lung adenocarcinoma by Ge Zhang, Zhenfa Zhang, Lianmin Zhang, Guangyao Zhou, Pengpeng Zhang, Dingli Wang, Shuai Jiang

“…Background Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) presents significant challenges in prognosis and treatment efficacy evaluation. While post-translational modifications are known to influence tumor progression, their prognostic value in LUAD remains largely unexplored.Methods We developed a post-translational modification learning signature (PTMLS) using machine learning techniques, analyzing data from 1231 LUAD patients across seven global cohorts. …”
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Traffic environment perception algorithm based on multi-task feature fusion and orthogonal attention by Zhengfeng LI, Mingen ZHONG, Yihong ZHANG, Kang FAN, Zhiying DENG, Jiawei TAN

“…This mechanism minimizes computational load while amplifying significant spatial features within the input images. …”
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Persistent dyslipidemia in statin-treated patients: Russian real-world clinical practice data (Russian part of the DYSIS Study) by R. G. Oganov, V. V. Kukharchuk, G. P. Arutyunov, A. S. Galyavich, V. S. Gurevich, D. V. Duplyakov, Yu. A. Karpov, Zh. D. Kobalava, V. O. Konstantinov, S. Yu. Martsevich, A. V. Panov, I. V. Sergienko, V. V. Skibitskyi, O. G. Smolenskaya, A. V. Susekov, V. P. Tyurin, S. V. Shalaev, O. A. Maneshina, O. V. Brigida

“…Low levels of HDL–CH were observed in 32,3% of the patients, while high TG levels were registered in 55,6% of the participants. …”
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The Influence of Zn and Ca Addition on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Cytocompatibility, and Electrochemical Behavior of WE43 Alloy Intended for Orthopedic Applications by Mircea Cătălin Ivănescu, Corneliu Munteanu, Ramona Cimpoeșu, Maria Daniela Vlad, Bogdan Istrate, Fabian Cezar Lupu, Eusebiu Viorel Șindilar, Alexandru Vlasa, Cristinel Ionel Stan, Maria Larisa Ivănescu, Georgeta Zegan

“…Microstructural analysis was performed utilizing scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in conjunction with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), while the chemical composition was validated through optical emission spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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Preoperative vitamin D deficiency and postoperative delirium risk: multicenter retrospective study by Kuo-Chuan Hung, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Ting-Sian Yu, Shu-Wei Liao, Shu-Wei Liao, Yi-Chen Lai, Yi-Chen Lai, Pei-Han Fu, Ping-Hsun Feng, I-Wen Chen, I-Wen Chen

“…Risk factor analysis revealed that advanced age, male sex, chronic kidney disease, and malnutrition were significant predictors of POD in patients with VDD.ConclusionIndividuals with VDD experienced a higher risk of POD, suggesting the potential benefits of preoperative vitamin D screening and supplementation as a strategy to improve outcomes in surgical patients. While our findings highlight the potential benefit of vitamin D assessment and optimization before surgery, the retrospective design limits the ability to draw causal inferences. …”
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Quality of life in pregnant women with subclinical hypothyroidism: clinical management gaps by Zahra Panahi, Marziye Sadeghi Gogheri, Mohadese Dashtkoohi, Mohammadamin Noorafrooz, Nasim Eshraghi, Marjan Ghaemi, Fahimeh Ghotbizadeh Vahdani, Razieh Akbari, Mohammad Sadeq Najafi, Mohammadamin Parsaei, Alireza Imani Porshokouh, Bahram Salmanian, Sedigheh Hantoushzadeh

“…The physical component score was 14.59 ± 3.63 in the SCH group versus 15.96 ± 3.44 in the euthyroid group (p < 0.001), while the mental component score was 20.24 ± 4.24 in the SCH group compared to 22.39 ± 4.55 in the euthyroid group (p < 0.001). …”
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Dosimetric investigation of multi-parametric 4D-MRI for radiotherapy in liver cancer by Sha Li, Xianggao Zhu, Haonan Xiao, Weiwei Liu, Yibao Zhang, Jing Cai, Tian Li, Yanye Lu

“…To investigate the clinical potential of multi-parametric 4D-MRI in the target delineation and dose accuracy for liver cancer radiotherapy. Methods Twenty patients receiving radiotherapy for liver cancer were enrolled. …”
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Vision transformer-enhanced thermal anomaly detection in building facades through fusion of thermal and visible imagery by Siyu Zheng, Jiaxin Zhang, Rui Zu, Yunqin Li

“…The thermal anomaly detection of building facades is critically important for the evaluation and upkeep of structures. While conventional methods are effective in numerous instances, their capability to discern flaws in complex environments is constrained. …”
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Modeling Analysis of the Relationship between Adolescent Aerobic Exercise and Obesity Reduction Based on Deep Learning by Peng Mu

“…The simulation results show that, under the same number of experiments, the advantages of this method are more obvious. On the overall level, the average modeling error of this method is about 0.053%, while the average of the traditional method is about 0.186%, indicating that the method can reduce the error control within a reasonable range. …”
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The influence of proteolytic enzymes on the change of lysozyme properties. by Łukasz Tomczyk, Grzegorz Leśnierowski, Aneta Tomczak, Jubilee Amajuoritse Ajemigbitse, Tomasz Szablewski, Renata Cegielska-Radziejewska

“…Additionally, the research noted a decrease in immunoreactivity as pepsin concentrations increased, achieving the lowest antibody response in optimized formulations. This enzymatic method offers an economical way to create lysozyme derivatives that hold considerable promise for wider applications, particularly in scenarios where lower immunoreactivity and a prolonged antibacterial spectrum are needed.…”
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Image Denoise based on Undecimated Wavelet Transform: A Comparative Analysis by Israa Hashim Latif

“…Image denoising is a key challenge in the field of image processing, focusing on eliminating undesirable noise while maintaining essential features like edges and textures. …”
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Skip-Connected CNN Exploiting BNN Surrogate for Antenna Modelling by Yubo Tian, Jinlong Sun, Zhiwei Zhu

“…The combination of evolutionary algorithms with full-wave electromagnetic (EM) simulation software is an effective method for antenna optimal design. However, the high computational cost of calling the full-wave EM simulation hundreds or thousands of times makes it unacceptable in terms of design time. …”
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The Circular Kitchen by Bas Jansen

“…The research goals were designed to support the development of the CIK while also generating valuable methods and knowledge. …”
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Magnetic resonance imaging measurement of the femoral antetorsional angle: Comparison with computer tomography and clinical application in a diagnostic algorithm by Ewa Tramś, Maciej Liszka, Krzysztof Kuliński, Kamila Malesa, Marcin Tyrakowski, Jerzy Białecki, Rafał Kamiński

“…The learning curve showed an optimal ICC > 0.966 after 63 readings. Conclusion The Reikerås MRI measurement method could replace CT, especially in the paediatric population, as it has shown high agreement, comparable reliability and reproducibility. …”
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CFD in Urban Wind Resource Assessments: A Review by Ruoping Chu, Kai Wang

“…It highlights the critical need to optimize wind energy harvesting in complex built environments. …”
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Energy Recovery Strategies in CO2 Compression Using an Integrated Supercritical Rankine Cycle by Panagiotis Kazepidis, Panos Seferlis, Athanasios I. Papadopoulos

“…After each compression stage, cooling is required to maintain the fluid close to the optimal temperature for further compression. The proposed alternative methods utilise the compressed CO2, which is in a supercritical state (sCO2), as the working fluid to recover heat that is available among the compression stages. …”
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Empowering Nursing Students: How Video-Based Teaching Enhances Urinary Catheterization Skills – A Randomized Controlled Study by Ayten Kaya, Hanife Durgun

“…The experimental group received conventional teaching methods supplemented by video-assisted education, while the control group received only conventional teaching methods. …”
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