Marshall University

Tree Species Classification in a Madagascar Tropical Dry Forest Using Multi-Temporal UAV Multispectral Imagery and Machine Learning

Accurate tree species mapping in tropical dry forests remains challenging because strong seasonal phenological variation and spectral overlap can limit discrimination from single-date imagery. This study evaluated the integration of wet- and dry-season unoccupied aerial vehicle (...

RAP2.3 Is Required for MYB51 and SIGMA3 Expression During the Response of Arabidopsis thaliana to Multifactorial Stress Combination

ABSTRACT In nature, plants are subjected to multiple environmental stress factors simultaneously or sequentially. Recent studies revealed that when three or more stress factors impact a plant simultaneously (termed ‘multifactorial stress combination’; MFSC), plant survival declin...

Diagnostic accuracy of deep learning applied to liver MRI for hepatocellular carcinoma detection: a systematic review and HSROC meta-analysis of patient-level evidence

Abstract Background Liver MRI is central to non-invasive hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis. Deep learning (DL) is increasingly studied for detection and interpretation, but the maturity, transportability, and patient-level diagnostic evidence for these systems remain uncer...

Genome-wide association study of diverse soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] accessions for agronomic and seed composition traits in Rwanda

Abstract Key message This research explored the genetic basis of adaptation for soybean to the low-latitude but high-elevation production regions in Rwanda. Abstract Soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merrill] is an increasingly important crop in Rwanda; however, production remains const...

Pediatric ALK ‐Negative Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma With Recurrent Cutaneous Relapses: Diagnostic Challenges

ABSTRACT We present the case of a 10‐year‐old female with anaplastic lymphoma kinase protein (ALK) negative systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) with cutaneous manifestations that achieved complete remission after multi‐agent chemotherapy. Approximately 6 months after r...

Influence of inter-particle friction on the angle of repose and stress wave propagation in granular soils: a DEM study

Abstract In geotechnical engineering, the angle of repose (AoR) is widely adopted as an indicator of soil stability and particle interaction. However, AoR can arise from different combinations of inter-particle sliding and rolling friction, each representing different mechanical...

Rhinosinusitis in Adults Receiving Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitors and Anti‐CD20 Therapy: A Scoping Review

ABSTRACT Introduction Immunomodulatory therapies, including tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF‐α) inhibitors and anti‐CD20 agents, are often used for autoimmune, inflammatory, and neoplastic disorders. While infection risk is well recognized, their association with rhinosinusitis r...

Na/K-ATPase Signaling in Adipocytes Promotes Atherosclerosis

BACKGROUND: Adipocyte dysfunction is closely associated with oxidative stress and chronic inflammation, which contribute to systemic metabolic disturbances and atherosclerosis. We previously identified the NKA (Na/K-ATPase) α1 subunit as a signal transducer that activates Src-fam...

Manual versus robotic-assisted revision total knee arthroplasty for instability

Aims Revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) is a treatment option for failed primary TKA but is associated with higher complication rates and technical challenges. Robotic-assisted rTKA (rarTKA) is an emerging technique that may improve component alignment and surgical precision...

Derivation of a novel risk assessment model of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. Despite the existence of various VTE risk assessment models (RAMs), their performance...