PISCFF-LNet: A Method for Autonomous Flight of UAVs Based on Lightweight Road Extraction by Yuanxu Zhu, Tianze Zhang, Aiying Wu, Gang Shi

“…To address these issues, we propose PISCFF-LNet, a lightweight road-extraction network that integrates prior knowledge and spatial contextual features. …”
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Servant leadership and patient safety culture in Ethiopian public hospitals: a qualitative study by Getnet Worku Demeke, Marloes L. van Engen, Solomon Markos

“…Methods We conducted a multicenter qualitative case study to explore how healthcare managers’ servant leadership nurtures a culture of patient safety in outpatient care settings of three large public sector hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Data were collected using in-depth interviews with 23 healthcare professionals (November 2023–March 2024) and onsite observations to generate rich, contextual insights about the research phenomenon. …”
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The use of standardised tools to measure post-mastectomy quality of life among women in Africa: a scoping review by Alexis Harerimana, Gugu Mchunu

“…Educational and psychosocial interventions enhanced QoL, particularly those integrating self-compassion training, physical rehabilitation, and group counselling. …”
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An enhanced BERT model with improved local feature extraction and long-range dependency capture in promoter prediction for hearing loss by Jing Sun, Yangfan Huang, Jiale Fu, Li Teng, Xiao Liu, Xiaohua Luo

“…While traditional Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) models excel in capturing contextual information, they often have limitations in simultaneously extracting local sequence features and long-range dependencies inherent in genomic data. …”
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When digital-AI transformation sparks adaptation: job crafting and AI knowledge in job insecurity contexts by Chengcheng Sha, Tianlong Chai

“…However, little is known about employees’ responses to the integration of AI in the digital transformation process. …”
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Recognizing American Sign Language gestures efficiently and accurately using a hybrid transformer model by Mohammed Aly, Islam S. Fathi

“…These CNN features are then refined by a Vision Transformer module, which captures long-range dependencies and global contextual information within the gesture. This integration allows the model to effectively recognize subtle hand movements while maintaining computational efficiency. …”
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Mapping research trends in ethnomathematics within mathematics education: A bibliometric study by Muh. Ikhwan Fauzan, Raden Rosnawati, Azkiya Salsabila, Moh. Slamet Sutrimo, Sa'adatul Ulwiyah, Muhammad Iqbal

“…Ethnomathematics integrates cultural values and local knowledge into mathematics education, fostering contextual and inclusive learning. …”
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Assessing the antenatal care-seeking determinants associated with the penetration of the WHO eight-visit antenatal care policy across states in Nigeria by Christiana Ikemeh, Adedayo O. Adeyemi, Kazeem Arogundade, Leah M. Frerichs, Christopher M. Shea, Justin G. Trogdon

“…We used multilevel modeling mixed effects logistic regression for the statistical analyses because of its ability to examine contextual effects in cross-sectional data. Results The results revealed that the residual variation in state-level 8vANC utilization––after accounting for the explanatory variables–attributable to between-state differences went from 46% in the unadjusted model to11% in the final adjusted model. …”
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LucaPCycle: Illuminating microbial phosphorus cycling in deep-sea cold seep sediments using protein language models by Chuwen Zhang, Yong He, Jieni Wang, Tengkai Chen, Federico Baltar, Minjie Hu, Jing Liao, Xi Xiao, Zhao-Rong Li, Xiyang Dong

“…To address this, we developed a deep learning model, LucaPCycle, integrating raw sequences and contextual embeddings based on the protein language model ESM2-3B. …”
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Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills in ChatGPT-Human Interaction: A Scoping Review by Lilia Raitskaya, Elena Tikhonova

“… Introduction: The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies, including ChatGPT, into educational environments has introduced both opportunities and challenges for learners and educators. …”
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Impact of Daylight Saving Time on Energy Consumption in Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of Portugal and Spain by Ivo Araújo, João Garcia, António Curado

“…This study investigates the impact of DST transitions on energy consumption across seven campuses of two higher education institutions (HEIs) in northern Portugal and Spain, located in different time zones, using measured data from 2023. The analysis accounted for the structural and operational characteristics of each campus to contextualize consumption patterns. …”
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Health Care Workers’ Perspectives on the Barriers and Facilitators to Digital Health Technology Use to Support Symptomatic Cancer Diagnosis in Southern Africa: Qualitative Study by Kirsten D Arendse, Sarah Day, Bothwell Takaingofa Guzha, Tasleem Ras, Valerie Anne Sills, Natalie Tegama, Jennifer Moodley, Fiona M Walter, Suzanne E Scott

“…We used the framework method to analyze the data and developed themes that encompassed patterns and meaning in the data to answer the research question. …”
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E-business cooperation between China and West Africa: Investigating the risks and challenges by Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Shurong Zhao, Joshua Ampofo, Lois Tweneboah Kodua, Ailing Luo, Yaqi Meng

“…This study addresses this gap by employing a mixed-methods approach integrating quantitative analysis of cross-border trade data with stakeholder surveys and in-depth interviews to investigate the political, regulatory, and cultural risks that shape digital partnerships between Chinese firms and West African stakeholders. …”
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Dimensions related to telemedicine and telehealth competencies of health professionals: A scoping review by Jacqueline Ibarra-Peso, Marcela Hechenleitner-Carvallo, Carlos Zúñiga-San Martín, Angelica Avendaño-Veloso, Eileen Sepúlveda-Valenzuela

“…Professionalism includes effective communication, technical skills and clinical reasoning, while safety encompasses data protection, promoting ethical and patient-centered care. …”
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Multi task detection method for operating status of belt conveyor based on DR-YOLOM by Yongan LI, Tengjie CHEN, Hongwei WANG, Zhihao ZHANG

“…Compared with using a separate model for each task, integrating three different necks and heads into a model with a shared backbone can save a lot of computing resources and inference time. …”
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Nurturing compassion in neonatal end-of-life care: a qualitative exploration of palliative care nurses’ roles and experiences by Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan, Alaa Hussain Hafiz, Nouran Essam Katooa, Nasreen M. Alghamdi, Nadia Bassuoni Elsharkawy, Enas Mahrous Abdelaziz, Nermen Abdelftah Mohamed, Nagwa Ibrahim Mabrouk Baraka

“…Forty nurses from four neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in Egypt completed semi-structured interviews and reflective journaling. Data were analyzed using a two-phase approach, incorporating Lazarus and Folkman’s Transactional Model of Stress and Coping to contextualize findings within broader emotional regulation and resilience frameworks. …”
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From institutional trust to digital literacy: Socioeconomic and political determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Czech adults based on a national panel survey by Abanoub Riad, Barathi Bahavan, Michal Koščik

“…The data were obtained via an online questionnaire administered to a nationally representative sample of Czech adults (n = 1,708). …”
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A scoping review of epidemics of substance misuse and suicide in Syria: casualties of protracted conflict and political instability by Diana Rayes, Nadim Almoshmosh, Aala El-Khani, Munzer Alkhalil, Sara Basha, Fouad Fouad, Mohammad Abo Hilal, Beshr Hussain, Aula Abbara

“…Results Our review identified a total of 29 sources (15 peer-reviewed and 14 from the grey literature) on substance misuse and self-harm inside Syria. Overall, data on the prevalence of these conditions in Syria is limited, with significant gaps in quality, consistency, and geographic coverage. …”
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Scaling mental health care in Nigeria: Impact of WHO mhGAP training under the MeHPriC program on knowledge, attitudes, and practices of primary health care workers in Lagos State –... by Abiodun Adewuya, Bolanle Ola, Olurotimi Coker, Olayinka Atilola, Olushola Olibamoyo, Olabisi Oladipo, Tolu Ajomale

“…The study offers robust evidence for the effectiveness of task-sharing approaches when supported by contextual adaptation and system-level readiness. The MeHPriC model demonstrates that government-led mhGAP scale-up in PHC is both feasible and impactful, offering a replicable pathway for mental health integration in other LMICs.…”
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Identifying the Dimensions and Components of a Gamification Model in the Marketing Processes for Sharing Economy Transportation Businesses by Somaye Moradi, Maysam Shafiee

“…Furthermore, game elements such as points, rankings, leaderboards, etc., should be utilized effectively and contextually (Herzig &amp; et al, 2012).</p> <ol style="text-align: left;" start="3"> <li><strong>Methodology</strong></li> </ol> <p style="text-align: left;">In this approach, the data was obtained through document study and semi-structured interviews with 30 experts in the country, including researchers, specialists, and managers, using purposive sampling and a snowball approach. …”
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