Using video for reconstruction in SfM. The Capo d’Omo Tower on Mount Argentario by Fabio Lanfranchi, Piero Barlozzini, Luca Martelli

“…The most advanced photo-modelling programs are now able to process video clips directly, automatically selecting the photos suitable for input in scale-invariant feature transform (SIFT) and speeded up robust features (SURF) algorithms, essential aspects of structure from motion (SfM). …”
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Hypermentalizing: the development and validation of a self-report measure by Carla Sharp, C. Barr, Salome Vanwoerden

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Within-host bayesian joint modeling of longitudinal and time-to-event data of Leishmania infection. by Felix M Pabon-Rodriguez, Grant D Brown, Breanna M Scorza, Christine A Petersen

“…The within-host model structure we present here provides a way forward to address vital research questions regarding the understanding of the progression of complex chronic diseases such as Visceral Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease causing significant morbidity worldwide.…”
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IMPROVING EFFICIENCY OF THE JET PUMP AT LOW COEFFICIENTS OF EJECTION by A. G. Butenko, S. Yu. Smik

“…The article considers methods of improving the operation of central ejectors at small ejection coefficients.The authors use mathematical simulation approach to study the particularities of kinematic structure of the flow in the mixing chamber of the central ejector operating with low ejection coefficients. …”
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Complementary medicine among individuals experiencing homelessness in Switzerland: a quantitative and qualitative descriptive study by Véronique S. Grazioli, Evelyne Hangartner, Patrick Bodenmann, Luana Schaad, Léa Grosjean, Justin Nikles, David J. T. Campbell, Laurent Hyvert, Tshahé Anongba Varela, Susan E. Collins, Caroline Leblanc, Christine Loignon, Chantal Berna

“…A subsample of the survey participants (n = 18) and 14 professionals working in the homeless-serving sector participated in semi-structured interviews exploring perceived utility of CM for PEH. …”
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Identifying common disease trajectories of Alzheimer’s disease with electronic health recordsResearch in context by Mingzhou Fu, Sriram Sankararaman, Bogdan Pasaniuc, Keith Vossel, Timothy S. Chang

“…We employed dynamic time warping and k-means clustering to group similar trajectories, and network analyses to characterize their common structures. Causal inferences were explored using the Greedy Equivalence Search algorithm. …”
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Comparing variable neighbourhood search algorithms for the direct aperture optimisation in radiotherapy by Mauricio Moyano, Keiny Meza-Vasquez, Gonzalo Tello-Valenzuela, Nicolle Ojeda-Ortega, Carolina Lagos, Guillermo Cabrera-Guerrero

“…The VND algorithm is a deterministic variant of VNS that systematically explores different neighbourhood structures. This approach allows for a more thorough solution for space exploration while maintaining computational efficiency. …”
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Proximal spinal muscular atrophy 5q in the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania: population-genetic features, diagnostic problems and treatment prospects by I. S. Tebieva, A. F. Murtazina, S. B. Artemieva, Yu. V. Gabisova, R. A. Zinchenko

“…This study presents the structure and population data of spinal muscular atrophy 5q in the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania. …”
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The teams’ formation in sport aerobics on the basis of application of multidimensional analysis methods by Zh.L. Kozina, T.V. Shepelenko, Miroslawa Cieslicka, Katarzyna Prusik, Radoslaw Muszkieta, A.V. Osiptsov, V.M. Kostiukevych, T.A. Bazilyuk, I.N. Sobko, O.A. Ryepko, S.B. Polishchuk, A.S. Ilnickaya

“…The each group of athletes should select appropriate programs according to the features of their personal factorial structure of fitness. …”
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On the issue of choosing vertical and horizontal connections in a bogie for freight cars of high-speed trains by G. I. Gadzhimetov, G. I. Petrov, Yu. A. Panin, I. E. Il’in

“…At JSC “VNIIZHT” and JSC “VNIKTI”, work is being carried out on the selection of structures, the development of safety requirements, theoretical and experimental studies of freight traffic at increased speeds. …”
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Investigation into investment risks and mitigation strategies for Chinese energy companies in Belt and road countries: a case study of Russia by XiangRu Ma, Ekaterina V. Nezhnikova

“…The research highlights that a combination of financial hedging strategies, diplomatic engagement, and adaptive investment structures enhances the long-­term sustainability of Chinese energy projects in Russia. …”
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Design and assessment of the electrical characteristics of Cs2AgBi0.75Sb0.25Br6 perovskite solar cell: A numerical study by Ali Ijam

“…A comparative analysis of the current density-voltage (J-V) and quantum efficiency (QE) curves has also been conducted between the initial and optimized structures. Consequently, the present study offers significant insight into developing effective Pb-free double PVSK solar cells that could be a viable alternative to existing Pb-based halide PVSK solar cells.…”
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Too young to pour: the global crisis of underage alcohol use by Susanna Esposito, Beatrice Rita Campana, Alberto Argentiero, Marco Masetti, Valentina Fainardi, Nicola Principi

“…Parental modeling, permissive attitudes, and weakened family structures are major contributors, while peer pressure and media exposure further normalize early alcohol use. …”
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Sustainability starts with spending: public financial management lessons from Kenya’s universal health care pilot by Alex Olateju Adjagba, James Odhiambo Oguta, Catherine Akoth, Solomon Kimutai Toweet, Peter Okoth, Debra Jackson

“…Delays in fund disbursement, rigid budget structures, and limited financial autonomy further constrained implementation. …”
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PATIENT-ORIENTED INNOVATIONS OF DENTAL MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY IN DENTAL TREATMENT WITH REMOVABLE AND NON-REMOVABLE CONSTRUCTIONS by I. V. Yanishen

“…The modern unsolved problem of dental materials science is the lack of compliant-oriented developments, namely regarding orthopedic structures. Any of the instructions for using dental materials does not define the “related” list, in which the particular material can be used. …”
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The role of influencer content value and credibility in purchase intention by Ahmad Shaheen, Abdullah Khataan, Abdelrehim Awad, Anwar Yahia Shams Eldin, Awadia Elnour

“…Employing a descriptive-explanatory design, survey data were collected from 633 social media users. Analysis via Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) revealed that all examined dimensions of influencer content value significantly and positively influence purchase intention, with entertainment value (r = 0.878 in correlation analysis, SEM estimate = 0.150) and functional value (r = 0.819 in correlation, SEM estimate = 0.118) demonstrating particularly strong contributions. …”
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Diagnosis of Columnar Metaplasia of the Esophageal Mucosa in Patients with Complicated Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by E. D. Fedorov, A. V. Shidii-Zakrua, L. M. Mikhaleva, K. S. Maslenkina, A. A. Lindenberg, D. E. Seleznev, V. O. Kaybysheva, T. A. Partenadze

“…Then to reveal the signs of dysplasia we used specifying endoscopic methods: the structure of pitted and microvascular pattern was estimated in narrow spectral mode using BING classification system. …”
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The Role of Christianity and Islam in the Civilizational Development of Modern Africa by SLEDZEVSKII Igor Vasilevich, KHAYRULLIN Timur Radikovich

“…The problem of the clash of secular and religious trends in the civilizational development of post-colonial Africa turned out to be of no small importance. The structure of the paper consists of an introduction, which reflects the topic, problems, purpose, as well as the issues stated for discussion, followed by the short theses of the conference participants, representatives of the leading scientific and educational centers of Russia. …”
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Transcriptome data from the interdigital webs of the Chinese Soft-shell Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) by Shibin Bai, Shanshan Li, Yining Tang, Ziqiu Jia, Songyang Shang, David M. Irwin, Shuyi Zhang, Zhe Wang

“…Abstract The interdigital webs of aquatic tetrapods are a key structure evolved for adaptation, which are formed by inhibiting interdigital cell death (ICD). …”
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Recommendations for Perioperative Care in Liver Resection: The EUPEMEN (EUropean PErioperative MEdical Networking) Protocol by Orestis Ioannidis, Aggeliki Koltsida, Elissavet Anestiadou, Jose M. Ramirez, Nicolò Fabbri, Javier Martínez Ubieto, Carlo Vittorio Feo, Antonio Pesce, Kristyna Rosetzka, Antonio Arroyo, Petr Kocián, Luis Sánchez-Guillén, Ana Pascual Bellosta, Adam Whitley, Alejandro Bona Enguita, Marta Teresa-Fernandéz, Stefanos Bitsianis, Savvas Symeonidis

“…The EUPEMEN guidelines address inconsistencies in surgical practice across Europe and are structured for implementation in various healthcare environments. …”
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