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View article: Temporal Flow Reconstruction of Indoor Camera Localization through Scene Change Detection andVideo Frame Interpolation
Temporal Flow Reconstruction of Indoor Camera Localization through Scene Change Detection andVideo Frame Interpolation Open
Indoor camera localization is required for accurate and continuous real-timeapplications, such as augmented reality, mobile robots, and autonomous navigation.The temporal flow of visual data can be interrupted by sudden scenechanges, which…
View article: Fine-Tuned CNN-Based Approach for Multi-Class Mango Leaf Disease Detection
Fine-Tuned CNN-Based Approach for Multi-Class Mango Leaf Disease Detection Open
Mango is an important fruit crop in South Asia, but its cultivation is frequently hampered by leaf diseases that greatly impact yield and quality. This research examines the performance of five pre-trained convolutional neural networks, De…
View article: A study on Deep Convolutional Neural Networks, transfer learning, and Mnet model for Cervical Cancer Detection
A study on Deep Convolutional Neural Networks, transfer learning, and Mnet model for Cervical Cancer Detection Open
Early and accurate detection through Pap smear analysis is critical to improving patient outcomes and reducing mortality of Cervical cancer. State-of-the-art (SOTA) Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) require substantial computational res…
View article: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Clinical Presentation of Vitamin D Deficiency at a Family Medicine Specialist Center in Kenya
A Cross-Sectional Study on the Clinical Presentation of Vitamin D Deficiency at a Family Medicine Specialist Center in Kenya Open
Background and Aims: The pandemic of vitamin D deficiency bears many an enigma. Clinically, many a primary care clinician prescribes vitamin D to anyone suspect of the deficiency, whilst the exact range of symptoms associated with the defi…
View article: Comparison between Intravenous Pentazocine and Epidural Analgesia in Postoperative Pain Management of Upper Abdominal Surgeries
Comparison between Intravenous Pentazocine and Epidural Analgesia in Postoperative Pain Management of Upper Abdominal Surgeries Open
Background: Effective postoperative pain management following upper abdominal surgeries remains a significant challenge in perioperative care. This study compared the efficacy and safety of intermittent intravenous Pentazocine with epidura…
View article: Trends and factors contributing to changes in childhood stunting in Bangladesh from 2012 to 2019: A multivariate decomposition modelling
Trends and factors contributing to changes in childhood stunting in Bangladesh from 2012 to 2019: A multivariate decomposition modelling Open
Although the prevalence of childhood stunting has reduced in Bangladesh over time, it is still considered a major public health issue. While research has determined the risk factors for childhood stunting in Bangladesh, the factors that le…
View article: Socioeconomic inequalities in receiving vitamin A supplementation among children 6–59 months in South and Southeast Asia: a population-based study
Socioeconomic inequalities in receiving vitamin A supplementation among children 6–59 months in South and Southeast Asia: a population-based study Open
Introduction Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) is strongly recommended for children aged 6–59 months to reduce vitamin A deficiency and consequent morbidity and mortality. So, understanding country-specific and regional inequalities in VAS i…
View article: LLM-based Text Simplification and its Effect on User Comprehension and Cognitive Load
LLM-based Text Simplification and its Effect on User Comprehension and Cognitive Load Open
Information on the web, such as scientific publications and Wikipedia, often surpasses users' reading level. To help address this, we used a self-refinement approach to develop a LLM capability for minimally lossy text simplification. To v…
View article: Assessing the Impact of Chemoradiotherapy and Surgery on 2-Year Survival of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Patients- A Prospective Follow-Up Study
Assessing the Impact of Chemoradiotherapy and Surgery on 2-Year Survival of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Patients- A Prospective Follow-Up Study Open
Triple-negative breast cancer is a rising concern recently as incidence and deaths have doubled within two years. Despite various proven risk factors and effective therapies, improvements in survival rates have not been up to the mark. Thi…
View article: Effectiveness of Peer-Led Interventions in Improving the Dietary Behavior of Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review
Effectiveness of Peer-Led Interventions in Improving the Dietary Behavior of Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review Open
Context Adequate nutrition is crucial during adolescence due to significant physical, mental, and emotional changes, yet in many adolescents poor dietary behaviors lead to inadequate nutrient intake and increased health risks. Peer-led int…
View article: PolyPath: Adapting a Large Multimodal Model for Multi-slide Pathology Report Generation
PolyPath: Adapting a Large Multimodal Model for Multi-slide Pathology Report Generation Open
The interpretation of histopathology cases underlies many important diagnostic and treatment decisions in medicine. Notably, this process typically requires pathologists to integrate and summarize findings across multiple slides per case. …
View article: Bedside Prediction of Neonatal Pulmonary Maturity by Single Step Gastric Aspirate Shake Test
Bedside Prediction of Neonatal Pulmonary Maturity by Single Step Gastric Aspirate Shake Test Open
Introduction: Respiratory distress syndrome occurs primarily in preterm neonates. Such a baby may need advanced support like NICU admission for ventilation. Preterm LBW is a common problem in our country. Available few centers cannot accom…
View article: Exploring micro-credential affordances in Bangladeshi higher education
Exploring micro-credential affordances in Bangladeshi higher education Open
View article: How Do Individual and Environmental Factors Influence Adolescent Dietary Behaviour in Ethiopia? A Qualitative Exploration from Schools in Addis Ababa
How Do Individual and Environmental Factors Influence Adolescent Dietary Behaviour in Ethiopia? A Qualitative Exploration from Schools in Addis Ababa Open
View article: Iron and folic acid supplementation compliance during pregnancy and its effect on post-pregnancy anaemia among reproductive-age women in East Africa
Iron and folic acid supplementation compliance during pregnancy and its effect on post-pregnancy anaemia among reproductive-age women in East Africa Open
Background: Despite the government’s effort to reduce the prevalence of anaemia among reproductive-age women globally, it continues as a significant public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Iron–folic acid (IFA)…
View article: Spatial Variation and Predictors of Women’s Sole Autonomy in Healthcare Decision-Making in Bangladesh: A Spatial and Multilevel Analysis
Spatial Variation and Predictors of Women’s Sole Autonomy in Healthcare Decision-Making in Bangladesh: A Spatial and Multilevel Analysis Open
Background: Knowing the spatial variation and predictors of women having sole autonomy over their healthcare decisions is crucial to design site-specific interventions. This study examined how women’s sole autonomy over their healthcare ch…
View article: Trends of tuberculosis prevalence, treatment and prevention efforts
Trends of tuberculosis prevalence, treatment and prevention efforts Open
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a critical public health challenge in Dhaka, Bangladesh, characterized by significant prevalence, treatment, and prevention complexities. This study aims to investigate the trends of TB prevalence, tre…
View article: Health AI Developer Foundations
Health AI Developer Foundations Open
Robust medical Machine Learning (ML) models have the potential to revolutionize healthcare by accelerating clinical research, improving workflows and outcomes, and producing novel insights or capabilities. Developing such ML models from sc…
View article: Effect of Nutrition Education During Pregnancy on Iron–Folic Acid Supplementation Compliance and Anemia in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Effect of Nutrition Education During Pregnancy on Iron–Folic Acid Supplementation Compliance and Anemia in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Context Stakeholders implement nutrition education to prevent and control anemia during pregnancy. Nutrition education during pregnancy can increase the consumption of iron–folic acid (IFA) supplements and encourage behavioral changes. How…
View article: Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Patients
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Patients Open
Background: Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) has revolutionized HIV prevention, but concerns exist about its potential impact on other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). This study aimed to assess the prevalence and patterns of STIs am…
View article: Assessment of genetic diversity among upland cotton for earliness, fiber quality and yield-related traits using correlation, principal component and cluster analysis
Assessment of genetic diversity among upland cotton for earliness, fiber quality and yield-related traits using correlation, principal component and cluster analysis Open
A field experiment was conducted at Cotton Research Farm, Gazipur in Kharif season 2017 with 100 genotypes to evaluate their genetic diversity. The results of the study showed a significant positive link between the number of bolls and see…
View article: A study on Deep Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning and Ensemble Model for Breast Cancer Detection
A study on Deep Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning and Ensemble Model for Breast Cancer Detection Open
In deep learning, transfer learning and ensemble models have shown promise in improving computer-aided disease diagnosis. However, applying the transfer learning and ensemble model is still relatively limited. Moreover, the ensemble model'…
View article: Role of Low Amount of Iron Intake from Groundwater for Prevention of Anemia in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in Rural Bangladesh
Role of Low Amount of Iron Intake from Groundwater for Prevention of Anemia in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in Rural Bangladesh Open
In Bangladesh, groundwater, the principal source of drinking water, contains predominantly high levels of iron. Drinking groundwater is associated with good iron status in populations. Against this backdrop, iron supplementation is often a…
View article: Potential of a Low-iron Micronutrient Powder (MNP) for Prevention of Anemia in Children in a Low-iron Groundwater Setting: A Cross-sectional Study in Rural Bangladesh
Potential of a Low-iron Micronutrient Powder (MNP) for Prevention of Anemia in Children in a Low-iron Groundwater Setting: A Cross-sectional Study in Rural Bangladesh Open
Iron supplementation is associated with side effects and thus reduces the intake compliance. Because it has fewer side effects, a recent trial recommended low-iron micronutrient powder (MNP) for the prevention of anemia in Bangladeshi chil…
View article: A customised vision transformer for accurate detection and classification of Java Plum leaf disease
A customised vision transformer for accurate detection and classification of Java Plum leaf disease Open
Vision Transformer (ViT) has recently attracted significant attention for its performance in image classification. However, studies have yet to explore its potential in detecting and classifying plant leaf disease. Most existing research o…
View article: Experimental investigation of fuel and technical performance of motorcycle for modified swing arm
Experimental investigation of fuel and technical performance of motorcycle for modified swing arm Open
This study presents a compelling case for the development of a motorcycle swingarm using aluminum alloy instead of stainless steel. By significantly reducing the weight of the component, various benefits are achieved, including improved fu…
View article: PathAlign: A vision-language model for whole slide images in histopathology
PathAlign: A vision-language model for whole slide images in histopathology Open
Microscopic interpretation of histopathology images underlies many important diagnostic and treatment decisions. While advances in vision-language modeling raise new opportunities for analysis of such images, the gigapixel-scale size of wh…
View article: Service recipient’s monitoring of the micronutrient powder (MNP) consumption and perceived health status of young children in rural Bangladesh
Service recipient’s monitoring of the micronutrient powder (MNP) consumption and perceived health status of young children in rural Bangladesh Open
Background: Monitoring of the health programs is a growing challenge and plagued by lack of resources, personnel, especially in the resources-poor settings. Client’s self-monitoring of the services consumption is a new concept in program i…
View article: Socioeconomic Inequalities in Receiving Vitamin a Supplementation Among Children 6-59 Months in South and Southeast Asia: A Population-Based Study
Socioeconomic Inequalities in Receiving Vitamin a Supplementation Among Children 6-59 Months in South and Southeast Asia: A Population-Based Study Open
View article: Analyzing the Impact of Scene Transitions on Indoor Camera Localization through Scene Change Detection in Real-Time
Analyzing the Impact of Scene Transitions on Indoor Camera Localization through Scene Change Detection in Real-Time Open
Real-time indoor camera localization is a significant problem in indoor robot navigation and surveillance systems.The scene can change during the image sequence and plays a vital role in the localization performance of robotic applications…