RecNet: Reinforcement Common Feature Mapping Network for Fast Template Matching in Visible-LWIR Images by Donyung Kim, Seungeon Lee, Inho Park, Geonjong Kim, Sungho Kim

“…We present RecNet, a novel end-to-end CNN approach for fast template matching in cross-spectral images, addressing nonlinear intensity disparities and appearance differences in ground-level imagery through a simple yet effective design. …”
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Nonlinear Association Between the Liver Fat Content and the Risk of Hyperuricemia in Prediabetic Individuals: Evidence from Cross-Sectional Health Screening Data in China by Liu A, Li X, Zhang X, Chen K, Zou Z, Sun Y, Zhou J, Li Z, Wu X, Lv X, Li H, Guo Z, Li Y

“…Nevertheless, there remains a scarcity of quantitative investigations into the correlation between liver fat content (LFC) and hyperuricemia among prediabetic cohorts, notably within the Chinese demographic.Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Health Management Center of Henan Provincial People’s Hospital between January 2019 and December 2023, involving 2,950 pre-diabetic participants. …”
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Nonlinear Analysis and Optimization of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Cross-Sections Based on Restoring Force Models by Chaolong Qi, Changqing Wang, Zhiming Ma

“…This research presents a simplified approach using a uniaxial restoring force model to analyze the seismic response of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) frames. Nonlinear simulations were conducted to explore how factors like axial compression ratio, reinforcement ratio, and cross-sectional geometry affect the ductility and seismic performance of RAC sections. …”
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Association between remnant cholesterol (RC) and endometriosis: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES data by Zeru Chen, Ruixuan Li, Jiajie Guo, Xiaorong Ye, Yang Zhou, Mingzhu Cao

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FcFNet: A Challenge-Based Feature Complementary Fusion Network for RGBT Tracking by Wensheng Wang, Congjian Li, Di Zhang, Huihui Zhou, Mingli Xie, Haoran Zhou, Kun Fu

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Control of meiotic crossing over in plant breeding by S. R. Strelnikova, R. A. Komakhin

“…The results of studies concerning the effect of inactivation or overexpression of genes encoding RecA-like recombinases on meiotic crossing over, including those in cultivated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) and its interspecific hybrids, are summarized. …”
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Evaluation of the cross-immunity between Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium abscessus in vitro by Da Xu, Yujie Gu, Guilian Li, Ruihuan Wang, Shiqi Xiao, Hongyang Duan, Jingwei Jiang, Xiuqin Zhao, Kanglin Wan, Xinyue He, Haican Liu, Yongliang Lou

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Unraveling the power of sense of coherence: a key predictor of symptom severity among depressive disorders clients by Samah Mohamed Taha, Mona Metwally El-Sayed, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Ayman Mohamed El-Ashry, Azza Ibrahim Abdelraof, Hassan Mohammed Sonbol, Manal Mohammed Hawash, Eman Sameh Abd Elhay

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Exploring the role of moxibustion robots in teaching: a cross-sectional study by Wei Lin, Lin Xu, Tao Yin, Yujie Zhang, Binxin Huang, Xiabin Zhang, Yang Chen, Jiaqi Chen, Fang Zeng

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Prevalence of neutropenia in the U.S. among reproductive-aged women: a population-based analysis of NHANES 2013–2020 by Junfeng Chen, Shuangna Song, Yiran Li

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Adaptive alcohols-alcohols cross-coupling via TFA catalysis: access of unsymmetrical ethers by Chengxiu Liu, Jiaxin Liang, Yuqiu Liang, Lu Ouyang, Youchun Li

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Identification of key risk areas and failure modes using the FMEA method for the prevention and control of major infectious diseases in a stomatology department by Suqing Yang, Lingfei Yang, Yen-Ching Chuang, Gulidanna Asihaer, Xiaonan Lin

“…The group score was then integrated through the median method and the risk priority number (RPN) was obtained. Finally, combined with expert experience, a score above 100 was considered to define a key potential failure mode. …”
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Stigma of People Affected by Leprosy and its determinants: a cross-sectional study in Sri Lanka by Udhishtran Arudchelvam, Thayaparan Pulendran, Maheshi Sirimanne, Sandali Pabasara, Indira Kahawita, Nadeeka Chandraratne

“…On the other hand, the correlation between time since diagnosis and Experienced Stigma (rs=0.22; p = 0.022) was positive and weak. Participants without disability had significantly lower scores in DC (p = 0.049), IS (p = 0.01), and AS (p = 0.01) compared to those with disability. …”
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Relationship between the dietary inflammation index and hypertension in American children and adolescents: findings from the national health and nutrition examination survey 1999–2... by Lanfei Du, Jinxia Hao, Kai Yu, Peihong Su, Jie Pu, Zhiguo Tang, Fuqiang Liu, Jie Zhou

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Simulation Study on Strength and Failure Characteristics for Granite with a Set of Cross-Joints of Different Lengths by Dawei Yin, Shaojie Chen, Xingquan Liu, Hongfa Ma

“…The strength and failure characteristics for granite specimen with a set of cross-joints of different lengths were studied using PFC2D software. …”
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Assessing neonatal nurses: transitioning preterm infants to oral feeding - a multicenter cross-sectional study by Abdelaziz Hendy, Yasmine M. Osman, Hanan F. Alharbi, Maha Suwailem Shuaib Alshammari, Mohammed Musaed Ahmed Al-Jabri, Naif S. Alzahrani, Ahmed Hendy, Abdulaziz Mofdy Almarwani

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Abundant geographical divergence of Clostridioides difficile infection in China: a prospective multicenter cross-sectional study by Lulu Bai, Telong Xu, Wenzhu Zhang, Yajun Jiang, Wenpeng Gu, Wei Zhao, Yang Luan, Yanfeng Xiong, Nianli Zou, Yalin Zhang, Ming Luo, Jinxing Lu, Bike Zhang, Yuan Wu

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Nursing postgraduates’ innovative behaviour, influencing factors and educational requirements: a national cross-sectional study by Jiayi Zhu, Shuai Yuan, Lihui Pu, Ruben Martin-Payo, Liqin Wei, Mengying Qiu, Fengying Zhang

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Determinants of healthcare utilization under the Indonesian national health insurance system – a cross-sectional study by Qinglu Cheng, Rifqi Abdul Fattah, Dwidjo Susilo, Aryana Satrya, Manon Haemmerli, Soewarta Kosen, Danty Novitasari, Gemala Chairunnisa Puteri, Eviati Adawiyah, Andrew Hayen, Anne Mills, Viroj Tangcharoensathien, Stephen Jan, Hasbullah Thabrany, Augustine Asante, Virginia Wiseman

“…Multi-level logistic regression models were run to examine factors associated with each type of health service utilization. …”
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Cross-border data sharing through the lens of research ethics committee members in sub-Saharan Africa. by Nezerith Cengiz, Siti M Kabanda, Keymanthri Moodley

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