An Effective Dataset Preprocessing Method in Tilted Gear Defects Target Detection by Lifen Tu, Qi Peng, Aiqun Zhang, Xiao Yang, Jiaqi Wang

“…Finally, the test set is subjected to the same image rotation method as the first step, resulting in the generation of high-precision defect detection results, which are then input into the defect detection model. …”
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Difficult Management of a Double-Lumen Endotracheal Tube and Difficult Ventilation during Robotic Thymectomy with Carbon Dioxide Insufflation by Yuki Sugiyama, Kunihiro Mitsuzawa, Yuki Yoshiyama, Fumiko Shimizu, Satoshi Fuseya, Takashi Ichino, Hiroyuki Agatsuma, Takayuki Shiina, Ken-ichi Ito, Mikito Kawamata

“…In both cases, once migration of the DLT during OLV occurred with CO2 insufflation, readjusting the DLT became very difficult because our manipulation of bronchofiberscopy was prevented by the robot arms located above the patient’s head and because deformation of the trachea/bronchus induced by CO2 insufflation caused a poor image of the bronchofiberscopic view. Thus, during robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery with CO2 insufflation, since there is a potential risk of difficult ventilation with a DLT and since readjustment of the DLT is very difficult, discontinuing CO2 insufflation and switching to double-lung ventilation are needed in such a situation.…”
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Design and evaluation of bromelain-encapsulated alginate beads reinforced with gum Arabic: Formulation, characterization, and stability in simulated gastrointestinal conditions by Methavee Peanparkdee, Phornphimon Janchai, Tanwarat Aksornsri, Pilanee Vaithanomsat

“…The formulation of 1.0 % (w/v) sodium alginate combined with 1.0 % (w/v) gum Arabic (SG1) resulted in a higher wall thickness. SEM image revealed numerous small crystals on the surface of SG1.5 and SG1, which were formed by crude extract and commercial bromelain. …”
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Estimation of 1 km Dawn–Dusk All-Sky Land Surface Temperature Using a Random Forest-Based Reanalysis and Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing Data Merging (RFRTM) Method by Yaohai Dong, Xiaodong Zhang, Xiuqing Hu, Jian Shang, Feng Zhao

“…In addition, compared with the dawn–dusk LST merged from MERSI-LL and the Special Sensor Microwave Imager/Sounder (SSMI/S), the RFRTM LST showed better performance in accuracy and image quality. …”
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Evaluation of the Zirconium Hydride Morphology at the Flaws in the CANDU Pressure Tube Using a Novel Metric by Alexandra Ion Jinga, Mărioara Abrudeanu, Vasile Radu, Alexandru Niţu, Livia Stoica, Denisa Toma, Mircea Ionuţ Petrescu

“…To characterize the zirconium hydride morphology in the reorientation zone at the volumetric flaw tip, image analysis and processing techniques were applied. …”
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Reliability of nociceptive monitors vs. standard practice during general anesthesia: a prospective observational study by Daniel Widarsson Norbeck, Sophie Lindgren, Axel Wolf, Pether Jildenstål

“…This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of three nociception monitoring techniques Nociception Level Index (NOL), Skin Conductance Algesimeter (SCA) and heart rate monitoring in patients undergoing image-guided, minimally invasive abdominal interventions under general anesthesia. …”
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Derivation of Hyperspectral Profiles for Global Extended Pseudo Invariant Calibration Sites (EPICS) and Their Application in Satellite Sensor Cross-Calibration by Juliana Fajardo Rueda, Larry Leigh, Morakot Kaewmanee, Harshitha Byregowda, Cibele Teixeira Pinto

“…This study presents the selection of 20 Extended Pseudo Invariant Calibration Sites (EPICS) for radiometric calibration and the derivation of their hyperspectral profiles using the DLR Earth Sensing Imaging Spectrometer (DESIS) and Hyperion data. The hyperspectral profile of one of these clusters, the GONA-EPICS cluster, was validated against ground truth measurements from the RadCalNet Gobabeb Namibia (GONA) site, demonstrating statistical agreement within their respective uncertainties through Welch’s test. …”
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Plantar Temperature Response to Walking in Diabetes with and without Acute Charcot: The Charcot Activity Response Test by Bijan Najafi, James S. Wrobel, Gurtej Grewal, Robert A. Menzies, Talal K. Talal, Mahmoud Zirie, David G. Armstrong

“…All participants walked for two predefined paths of 50 and 150 steps. A thermal image was acquired at baseline after acclimatization and immediately after each walking trial. …”
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Enhancing Clinical Assessment of Skin Ulcers with Automated and Objective Convolutional Neural Network-Based Segmentation and 3D Analysis by Rosanna Cavazzana, Angelo Faccia, Aurora Cavallaro, Marco Giuranno, Sara Becchi, Chiara Innocente, Giorgia Marullo, Elia Ricci, Jacopo Secco, Enrico Vezzetti, Luca Ulrich

“…This study introduces a method for automatically detecting and segmenting skin ulcers using a Convolutional Neural Network and two-dimensional images. Additionally, a three-dimensional image analysis is employed to extract key clinical parameters for patient assessment. …”
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Evaluation of the Impact of Morphological Differences on Scale Effects in Green Tide Area Estimation by Ke Wu, Tao Xie, Jian Li, Chao Wang, Xuehong Zhang, Hui Liu, Shuying Bai

“…However, scale effects arising from differences in image resolution can lead to estimation errors. Current pixel-level and sub-pixel-level methods often overlook the impact of morphological differences across varying resolutions. …”
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Step-by-step combination of 99mTc and ICG with endoscopic near infrared cameras in SLN mapping early-stage vulvar cancer by A. Rafael Guijarro-Campillo, Pablo Padilla-Iserte, Víctor Lago, Raquel Quintana-Bertó, Marta Arnáez-De La Cruz, Aníbal Nieto, Santiago Domingo Del Pozo

“…Ten minutes post-injection, a small incision in the groin was made, assisted by lymphoscintigraphy fluorescence imaging using the NIR/ICG-IMAGE1S™ system. Images of another IB FIGO stage vulvar cancer patient undergoing SLN inguinal procedure with the NIR Da Vinci Xi camera were also included. …”
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Oncological challenges in GFAP-positive anaplastic meningioma: a case report and literature review by Minh Huu Nhat Le, Nghia Minh Tran, Thinh Linh Ho, Ky Vo Pham, Quynh-Nhu Le Vo, Duy T. K. Huynh, Huynh Phuong Thao Do, Phat Tuan Nguyen, Michael J. Diaz, Nhi Huu Hanh Le, Han Hong Huynh, Dang Nguyen, Minh Phuong Tang, Nguyen Quoc Khanh Le

“…Clinical finding, lab result, image result, histopathology result This patient’s clinical presentation and imaging studies suggested an intracranial tumor. …”
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Capability of Ophthalmology Residents to Detect Glaucoma Using High-Dynamic-Range Concept versus Color Optic Disc Photography by Mantapond Ittarat, Rath Itthipanichpong, Anita Manassakorn, Visanee Tantisevi, Sunee Chansangpetch, Prin Rojanapongpun

“…Assessment of color disc photograph (C-DP) is affected by image quality, which decreases the ability to detect glaucoma. …”
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Relating proton LETd to biological response of parotid and submandibular glands using PSMA-PET in clinical patients by Dirk Wagenaar, Vineet Mohan, Johannes A. Langendijk, Roel J.H.M. Steenbakkers, Wouter V. Vogel, Stefan Both

“…Physical dose (D), D·LETd and the follow-up PSMA-PET scan were deformed to the baseline PET-CT using deformable image registration. Parotid and submandibular gland delineations were adjusted to include voxels which had an uptake of ≥ 5 g/ml in the baseline PSMA-PET scan. …”
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Dynamic Mechanical Response, Cracking Behavior, and Stress Intensity Factors of Cement Mortar Specimens with Open and Closed Flaws by Qizhi Wang, Fangshi Shi, Xiao Wang, Qingling Meng, Xing Li, Jinbo Song, Chang-yi Yu

“…The nominal strength, crack initiation, and failure characteristics of the specimens under different loading rates are investigated using the split Hopkinson bar (SHPB) system in conjunction with the digital image correlation (DIC) technique. The results indicate that the dynamic nominal strength of both two types of specimens shows similar loading rate and flaw angle dependency, specifically, monotonically increasing with the increase of the loading rate while increasing first and then decreasing with increasing the flaw inclination angle. …”
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Krim Ekstrak Etanol Bawang Putih Tunggal (Allium sativum) Menghambat Penebalan Epidermis Tikus Wistar Jantan (Rattus norvegicus) yang Dipapar Sinar Ultraviolet-B by Evaldo Wiyoko Wibisono

“…Ketebalan epidermis diukur menggunakan software image raster. Hasil: Penelitian ini menunjukkan signifikansi perbedaan ketebalan epidermis yang berbeda-beda antara masing-masing kelompok (P < 0.05). …”
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Давньоіранське зображення хронотопу в передачі вторинного джерела by Юрій Писаренко

“…The object of the study is the symbolism of traditional images of the central part of the carpet – the so-called gyol. …”
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Lived experiences of people with chronic kidney disease on maintenance dialysis: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies by Maya Annie Elias, Wim Van Damme, Grace Marie V Ku, Mahesh Kadammanavar, Edwin Wouters

“…Results A total of 59 studies were included, and the following key themes were identified: 1) disrupted biographies among people on dialysis, which included: (a) diagnosis and initiation of dialysis, (b) disabling physical symptoms and functional limitations, (c) impaired socio-occupational functioning, (d) uncertainty and psychological distress, and (e) changes in self-image and identity; and 2) biographical repair, which included: (a) coping with CKD and dialysis, (b) coping styles, and (c) coping strategies. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation for Liver Cell Failure: A New Direction and Option by Yantian Cao, Bangjie Zhang, Rong Lin, Qingzhi Wang, Jie Wang, Fangfang Shen

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New Platform Technology for Comprehensive Serological Diagnostics of Autoimmune Diseases by Annika Willitzki, Rico Hiemann, Vanessa Peters, Ulrich Sack, Peter Schierack, Stefan Rödiger, Ursula Anderer, Karsten Conrad, Dimitrios P. Bogdanos, Dirk Reinhold, Dirk Roggenbuck

“…To address the limitations of IIF and to meet the demand for cost-efficient autoantibody screening, automated IIF methods employing novel pattern recognition algorithms for image analysis have been introduced recently. In this respect, the AKLIDES technology has been the first commercially available platform for automated interpretation of cell-based IIF testing and provides multiplexing by addressable microbead immunoassays for confirmatory testing. …”
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