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What deep learning strategies best balance accuracy and interpretability in medical image segmentation for disease progression analysis?
Medical imaging (CT/MRI) segmentation is vital for tracking disease, but black-box models reduce clinical trust. Methods like explainable AI (XAI), uncertainty quantification, and hybrid modeling may bridge this gap. What approaches are most promising?
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To what extent is the PhD satisfactory? Is it really worth continuing to pursue an (almost unknown) academic career?
I would like us to share our opinions, based on our personal experience
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when is a PhD worth it?
Is it still viable to go into research? are there still funding streams?
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Can pesticides penetrate into fruits and vegetables as well as on their surface? Is it possible to completely remove pesticide residue?
Can pesticides penetrate not only the outside but also the inside of vegetables and fruits? How to remove pesticide residue from the surface? Is it possible to completely remove pesticide residue?
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How do microplastic particle sizes influence bioaccumulation and toxicity in freshwater ecosystems?
Microplasticsand plastic particles smaller than 5 mm are increasingly found in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs worldwide. Their small size allows them to be ingested by a wide range of aquatic organisms, potentially moving up the food chain. Research suggests that particle size may influence how these plastics are taken up, accumulate in tissues, and cause physiological effects, but the mechanisms are still not well understood. Understanding these size-dependent effects is essential for...
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How to examine for power of grip in a patient with weakness?
When we do clinical examination for weakness, power is ascertained by MRC grading. However, for grip, MRC grading cannot be used. Is there any method to examine hand grip power other than using dynamometer
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Impact of Food Regulation on Chronic Disease
To what extent do you believe strict governmental regulation of food safety and marketing could reduce the incidence of chronic diseases in the population? - Up to 30% - Around 50% - Up to 70% - Minimal effect - It depends on cultural factors
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What are the benefits of strong collaborations between academia and the industry?
It is said that lack of relevant relationships between the industry and academia impede industrial innovations, as a strong bond between both can revolutionise global economy. What is your take on this and what benefits can such relationship between both parties bring?
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How should irrelevant comment(s) from a peer reviewer be handled?
Some times an irrelevant comments is made on a peer review report based on which a paper is rejected and that makes the author very discouraging. Like "Proper discussion is not made why apple is red" while the paper is on lily flower. The answer could be any of the same a) The editorial board should take care of such comments and provide the full support to evaluate the paper a s per merit rather than rejection. b) The paper be rejected and resubmitted to the same or other Journal citing the...
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How do you balance writing new papers and revising drafts, especially when working on multiple projects with overlapping deadlines?
I often find myself torn between drafting new manuscripts and revising older ones under tight, conflicting deadlines. I’d love to hear how others handle this challenge.
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