Mixed Multinomial Probit Model Accommodating Flexible Covariance Structure and Random Taste Variation: An Application to Commute Mode Choice Behavior by Ke Wang, Xin Ye, Hongcheng Gan

“…Compared with the MMNL model, the MMNP model can accommodate more random coefficients without increasing computational complexity.…”
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Advancements in nanosensors for cancer detection by Dinesh Bhatia, Tania Acharjee, Monika Bhatia

“…Developing sophisticated diagnostic instruments like bio-computers and resonant mirrors is made easier by these biosensors, which combine analytes, receptors, and electrical sensors to detect cancer biomarkers in biological samples. …”
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Do Not Huff, Puff, or Vape That Stuff: Interstitial Airspace Disease in a Teenager by Amee A. Amin, Erica Haught, Youmna Mousattat

“…Due to persistent hypoxic respiratory failure, worsening respiratory distress clinically, with tachypnea and retractions, and lab findings of elevated D-dimer, a chest CT was performed to rule out a pulmonary embolism (PE). Computed tomography (CT) findings were negative for PE but notable for diffuse airspace opacities, primarily within the lower lobes, with a ground-glass appearance concerning for ARDS. …”
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Fully automatic reconstruction of prostate high-dose-rate brachytherapy interstitial needles using two-phase deep learning-based segmentation and object tracking algorithms by Mohammad Mahdi Moradi, Zahra Siavashpour, Soheib Takhtardeshir, Eman Showkatian, Ramin Jaberi, Reza Ghaderi, Bahram Mofid, Farzad Taghizadeh-Hesary

“…The presented method can be utilized as a computer-aided module in clinical applications to automatically detect and delineate the multi-catheters, potentially enhancing the treatment quality.…”
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Automatic Adaptive Algorithm for Delineation of Cerebral-Spinal Fluid Regions for Non-contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Volumetry and Cisternography in Mice by Ryszard Gomolka

“…The algorithm employs adaptive thresholding and region growing to accurately and repeatably delineate CSF space regions in 3D constructive interference steady-state (3D-CISS) images acquired using a 9.4 Tesla MR system and a cryogenically cooled transmit/receive resonator. Key steps include computing a bounding box enclosing the brain parenchyma in three dimensions, applying an adaptive intensity threshold, and refining CSF regions independently in sagittal, axial, and coronal planes. …”
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Apoptotic PET Imaging of Rat Pulmonary Fibrosis With [F]ML-8 by Ying Xiong MM, Dahong Nie BM, Shaoyu Liu PhD, Hui Ma BM, Shu Su BM, Aixia Sun PhD, Jing Zhao MD, PhD, Zhanwen Zhang PhD, Xianhong Xiang MD, PhD, Ganghua Tang MD, PhD

“…Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (CT) with [ 18 F]ML-8 or 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose ([ 18 F]FDG) was performed on 2 groups. …”
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Association between dietary antioxidants, serum albumin/globulin ratio and quality of life in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients: a 7-year follow-up study by Juwei Zhang, Jinsong Zhou, Siting Chen, Yue Huang, Zheng Lin, Yuan Deng, Minglian Qiu, Zhisheng Xiang, Zhijian Hu, Zhijian Hu

“…Dietary data and routine blood tests were collected preoperatively to compute DAI and AGR. HRQOL was assessed over 7 years post-surgery via telephone follow-up and analyzed longitudinally using a time to deterioration (TTD) model. …”
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Seasonal Tree Height Dynamic Estimation Using Multi-source Remotely Sensed Data in Shenzhen by Hang Song, Xuemei Zhang, Ting Hu, Jinglei Liu, Bing Xu

“…It was found that (a) the seasonal tree height neural network demonstrated the highest prediction accuracy in tree height estimation (R2 = 0.72, mean absolute error = 1.89 m), and the optimization process of Shapley additive explanations reduced 23 features, which improved the prediction accuracy (R2 = 0.80, mean absolute error = 1.58 m) and saved computational resources; (b) the seasonal tree height neural network has a strong generalizability for estimating tree height across seasons and regions; and (c) during 2018 to 2023, tree heights in Shenzhen were mainly concentrated in 6 to 14 m, and the spatial distribution has a strong autocorrelation. …”
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Non-contact tracking of shoulder bones using ultrasound and stereophotogrammetry by Ahmed Sewify, Ahmed Sewify, Maxence Lavaill, Maxence Lavaill, Dermot O’Rourke, Dermot O’Rourke, Maria Antico, Maria Antico, Peter Pivonka, Peter Pivonka, Davide Fontanarosa, Davide Fontanarosa, Saulo Martelli, Saulo Martelli

“…The bone registration approach used was based on in silico analyses that investigated the effects of different — 1) registration algorithms (Iterative-Closest-Point–ICP, and Coherent Point Drift–CPD) and 2) initial estimate levels of the bone model pose relative to the targeted final bone pose—on the overall registration efficiency and accuracy in a controlled environment.ResultsCPD provided the highest accuracy in the simulation at the cost of 8x longer computation compared to ICP. The RMSE errors were <1 mm for the humerus and scapula at all elevations. …”
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TO EVALUATION TEST OF QUALITY OF MAGNETIC FLUIDS FOR MAGNETOFLUID DEVICES by V. G. Bashtovoi, A. G. Reks, S. V. Klimovich, O. Yu. Volkova

“…One of the most widespread magnetic fluid devices are magnetic fluid seals of mobile shafts, magnetic fluid supports, bearings, acceleration and angle of inclination gauges, devices for information input in the computer and etc. These devices demand high quality of used fluids. …”
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Successful Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Abdominal Wall Necrosis Caused by a Perforated Ascending Colon Using the ABThera System by Kouki Imaoka, Takuya Yano, Yasuhiro Choda, Ko Oshita, Yuma Tani, Tetsushi Kubota, Michihiro Ishida, Daisuke Satoh, Masanori Yoshimitsu, Kanyu Nakano, Masao Harano, Hiroyoshi Matsukawa, Hitoshi Idani, Shigehiro Shiozaki, Masazumi Okajima

“…On admission, abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) showed fluid collection, an air pocket in the subcutaneous fat layer of the abdominal wall, and edematous changes in the adipose tissue in the peritoneum and abdominal wall. …”
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Diagnosis and prognosis of melanoma from dermoscopy images using machine learning and deep learning: a systematic literature review by Hoda Naseri, Ali A. Safaei

“…It emphasizes the challenges related to data diversity, model interpretability, and computational resource requirements. Conclusion This review underscores the potential of machine learning and deep learning methods to transform melanoma diagnosis through improved diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 at Case Hospital, Uganda by Mirriam Apiyo, Ronald Olum, Amina Kabuye, Betty Khainza, Anne M. Amate, Vittal Byabashaija, Derrick Nomujuni, Kato Sebbaale, Peter Senfuka, Simon Kazibwe, Gurav Sharma, Lindsay Davidson, Felix Bongomin

“…In 62 participants with chest computed tomography findings, 54 (87%) had bilateral disease, with 22 (35%) having ground-glass opacities. …”
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Value of Perfusion CT in the Prediction of Intracerebral Hemorrhage after Endovascular Treatment by Friederike Austein, Antonia Carlotta Fischer, Jens Fiehler, Olav Jansen, Thomas Lindner, Susanne Gellißen

“…We investigated the predictive power of computed tomography perfusion (CTP) parameters concerning ICH in patients receiving EVT. …”
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A CNN-Based Approach for Classical Music Recognition and Style Emotion Classification by Yawen Shi

“…Music recognition refers to the process of automatically recognizing and classifying the musical content in audio signals using computer technology and algorithms. Music recognition technology can help people recognize information such as the music title, artist, musical style, rhythm, and the emotions conveyed by the music in the audio, thus enabling applications like automated music information retrieval and recommendation systems. …”
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Physicochemical Characteristics and Water Quality Indices to Assess the Suitability of Groundwater Resources in some Communities of Kogi State, Nigeria by E. O. Akudo, O. Ibrahim, N. M. Muhammad, K. O. Musa, J. B. Ahmed II, G. O. Aigbadon

“…The heavy metals also, showed that the water is safe except aluminum (range – 0.7 – 1.2 mg/l; mean – 0.86; std - ± 0.15), that exceeded the 0.2 mg/l benchmark specified. The computed water quality index (WQI), and heavy metal evaluation index (HEI) revealed that the water is excellent and of low risk for consumption. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Roadway Reinforcement Effects Based on Fluid-Solid Coupling in the Fractured Zone of Water-Rich Fault by Jihua Zhang, Yun Dong, Yadong Chen, Yang Jiang, Huasheng Sun, Yuqing Fan, Chun Wang

“…Also, the mechanics characteristics of such rocks in both saturated and unsaturated states were analyzed, a computational model for fluid-solid coupling in the water-rich fault fracture zone was established, and the permeability coefficient of the rocks under both shield support and bolt-grouting support was compared, along with analyzing the changes in pore pressure, fissure water velocity, and characteristics of deformation in the surrounding rocks. …”
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Understanding the exodus: a 15-year retrospective cohort study on the pattern and determinants of migration among Nigerian doctors and dentists by Oghenebrume Wariri, Patience Toyin-Thomas, Itua C.G. Akhirevbulu, Oladapo Oladeinde, Oluchi Omogbai, Philippa Odika, John Osakue, Avwebo Ukueku, Efetobo Orikpete, Chinelo Iwegim, Efe E. Omoyibo, Jermaine Okpere, Uwaila Otakhoigbogie, Ekhosuehi T. Agho, Sunday C. Madubueze, Nnennaya C. Ugoji, Chukwunwike W. Ozegbe, Oti N. Aria, Paul Ikhurionan

“…Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study that tracked 274 of the 379 (72.3%) eligible cohort. We computed the migration incidence rate per person-year from 2008 to 2023, covering 3,455 person-years of follow-up and analysed migration drivers as push and pull factors across macro-, meso-, and micro-levels. …”
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Association between Different Types of Edible Oils and Anthropometric Indices Mood, and Appetite among Women by Nahid Kangani, Mohammadreza Mohammadi, Mobina Zeinolabedin, Nick Bellissimo, Leila Azadbakht

“…The tape measure was used to measure the waist circumference and height. SPSS was used to compute body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR). …”
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Optimal reception of multiple phase shift keying and quadrature amplitude modulation signals with non-coherent processing of harmonic interference by G. V. Kulikov, T. T. Do, A. A. Lelyukh, V. D. Nguyen

“…Various statistical radio engineering and computer simulation methods were used in accordance with optimal signal reception theory.Results. …”
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