Morphometric Analysis of Nonsclerosed Glomeruli Size and Connective Tissue Content during the Aging Process by Vesna R. Stojanović, Ivan D. Jovanović, Sladjana Z. Ugrenović, Ljiljana P. Vasović, Vladimir S. Živković, Miodrag V. Jocić, Braca K. Kundalić, Miljana N. Pavlović

“…Tissue specimens were routinely prepared for histological and morphometric analysis. Images of the histological slices were analyzed and captured under 400x magnification with digital camera. …”
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Official Development Assistance in Japan's Strategy in Central Asia by O. A. Dobrinskaya

“…Assisting economic development and helping settle security issues with an emphasis on human security projects demonstrate not only Japan’s desire to boost its positive image in the region but also enhance its international reputation and its vision of Central Asia as a ground for cooperation with other countries. …”
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Evaluation of marginal accuracy of polyetheretherketone and zirconia copings fabricated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing technique: An in vitro study by Manish Jangade, Ranu Sharma, Nishanth A. Sudharson, Raj Jain, Shailendra Kumar Sahu, Anurag Dani

“…Vertical marginal accuracy was assessed with a stereomicroscope and image analysis software at ×20 magnification. The marginal gaP values were subjected to a student (independent) t-test for statistical analysis. …”
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A novel arc detection and identification method in pantograph-catenary system based on deep learning by Yue Yan, Hu Liu, Linfeng Gan, Runtong Zhu

“…In terms of dataset, continuous frame images are intercepted from the video of Integrated Supervision and Control System (ISCS), and image preprocessing operations are performed to improve the model’s detection accuracy of pantograph arcs. …”
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Conception of a compact flow boiling loop for the International Space Station- First results in parabolic flights by Chorin, Paul, Boned, Antoine, Sebilleau, Julien, Colin, Catherine, Schoele-Schulz, Olaf, Picchi, Nicola, Schwarz, Christian, Toth, Balazs, Mangini, Daniele

“…Velocity profiles downstream two elbows, measured by Particle Image Velocimetry are in good agreement with numerical simulation and allow to determine a specific distance (decay length) downstream the elbows for which the velocity profile recover its axisymmetry. …”
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THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENCE IN DEVELOPING COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSES by Cristina-Laura ABRUDAN, Ioana-Claudia HOREA

“…It approaches the topic by offering an image on the existing literature and research on the possible uses of Artificial Intelligence in Business English classes and its longterm effects in developing communication skills. …”
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Visceral Leishmaniasis and Herpes Zoster as a Component of Syndrome of Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome in an HIV-Positive Patient by Ermira Muço, Arta Karruli, Neada Hoxha, Alma Hoxhaj, Majlinda Kokici

“…According to clinical image findings and hematochemical parameters, the patient was diagnosed with visceral leishmaniasis. …”
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Area Studies at the Modern University: Experience in Studying International Communication Strategies by O. A. Nesterova, O. L. Solodkova

“…The knowledge and skills of Soviet Indologists allowed them to make accurate forecasts of the development of the political and economic situation in South Asia and neighbouring regions, promote communication, make expert assessments in key areas of interaction between the USSR and countries in the region, elaborate effective communication strategies, and shape a positive image of their country in the international arena. …”
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Utilization of bark extract of Phyllanthus emblica as a sustainable corrosion inhibitor to reinforced concrete infrastructures in aggressive environments by Gautam Madhab, Subedi Dhruba B., Dhungana Jivan R., Bhattarai Nootan P., Bhattarai Jagadeesh

“…., normal, industrial and marine). Optical image analysis of the ReMS supported the electrochemical findings. …”
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Mining label-free consistency regularization for noisy facial expression recognition by Yumei Tan, Haiying Xia, Shuxiang Song

“…Moreover, MCR demonstrates superior generalization capability on other datasets with noisy labels, such as CIFAR100 and Tiny-ImageNet.…”
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The radial spreading of volcanic umbrella clouds deduced from satellite measurements by Fred Prata, Andrew T. Prata, Rebecca Tanner, Roy G. Grainger, Michael Borgas, Thomas J. Aubry

“…The umbrella cloud morphology is evaluated using digital image processing tools in a Lagrangian frame of reference. …”
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Mapping the distribution of stingray fishing grounds in the south west waters of Aceh during the east season by Afdhal Fuadi, Muhammad Arif, Rahmat Dianshar, Dimas Kusumayadi, Giovanni Oktavinanda

“…The research was carried out in 2 stages; the first stage was to conduct a field survey by following fishermen directly to the sea and using interview questionnaires, and the second stage was to take satellite image data of sea depth, fishing location, and fishing distance and then make a map of stingray fishing ground distribution landed at Ujong Baroh Fish Landing Base, West Aceh. …”
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Large-angle Lorentz Four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy for simultaneous local magnetization, strain and structure mapping by Sangjun Kang, Maximilian Töllner, Di Wang, Christian Minnert, Karsten Durst, Arnaud Caron, Rafal E. Dunin-Borkowski, Jeffrey McCord, Christian Kübel, Xiaoke Mu

“…We applied LA-Ltz-4D-STEM to image strain, atomic packing, and magnetic fields simultaneously in a deformed amorphous ferromagnet with complex strain variations at the nanoscale. …”
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New Trends in Israel Regional Policy (2009-2019) by T. A. Karasova

“…This gives the Israeli state the opportunity to at last enter the regional system and free itself from the traditional image of rogue state among the Muslim countries in the Middle East.…”
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Fabrication of antibacterial bio‐composite from polyvinyl alcohol incorporated with Azadirachta indica by Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Abdus Shahid

“…Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was employed to investigate the bonding behavior, and a Universal Strength Tester was used to determine the mechanical properties. The SEM image revealed that the surface of the produced PVA and neem bio‐composite (PNBC) exhibited a moderate texture and porosity of 11.13% and 9.25%, respectively. …”
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ANTHROPOLOGY OF VISUAL SELF-OBJECTIFICATION OF THE PAINTER (BASED ON WORKS BY ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI) by O. M. Goncharova

“…The analytical work was carried out in stages as transition from an iconographic interpretation of paintings with gradual elimination of art and style characteristics as extra-anthropological cultural constants with subsequent anthropological reduction of cultural image. Originality consists in the author’s method of analyzing the works of visual art in terms of anthropocentric approach, as well as in considering the artwork by Artemisia Gentileschi as her self-objectification as such that give rise to a new cultural reality. …”
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Validity and Advantages of Three-Dimensional High-Frequency Ultrasound in Dermatological Evaluation by Misaki Kinoshita-Ise, Taiichiro Ida, Tatsuro Iwasaki, Hideaki Iwazaki, Kazuyuki Yokota, Hoshito Taguchi, Manabu Ohyama

“…Vertical and horizontal images were generated from the original 3D image data and assessed in comparison with histopathological and/or dermoscopic images. …”
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Smartphone Household Wireless Electroencephalogram Hat by Harold Szu, Charles Hsu, Gyu Moon, Takeshi Yamakawa, Binh Q. Tran, Tzyy Ping Jung, Joseph Landa

“…Our main contributions are the fidelity of quality wireless EEG data compared to original tethered data and the speed of compressive image recovery. We have compared our recovery of ill-posed inverse data against results using Block Sparse Code. …”
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Is the Retinal Vasculature Related to β-Peripapillary Atrophy in Nonpathological High Myopia? An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study in Chinese Adults by Jiao Sun, Jialin Wang, Ran You, Yanling Wang

“…Vessel density and fractal dimensions of the retina and foveal avascular zone were analysed and quantified using en face projection images. Correlations between the vascular density, foveal avascular zone, and β-peripapillary atrophy were determined. …”
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Difference of Disk Degeneration and Segmental Range of Motion due to Lumbar Disk Level among Age and Gender: 639 Asymptomatic Volunteer Data by Tomohiro Yamada, Hiroaki Nakashima, Masaaki Machino, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Fumihiko Kato, Yasutsugu Yukawa

“…Disk degenerations were assessed according to the Pfirrmann grade using MRI T2 imaging. Results: The mean SRMs became larger in the lower lumbar level. …”
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