En plaque meningioma of the temporal bone: A systematic review on the imaging and management of a rare tumor by Arianna Burato, Giuseppe Maruccio, Livio Presutti, Ignacio Javier Fernandez, Gabriele Molteni, Giulia Molinari

“…In most cases, the pathology presented with hearing loss (80 %), often accompanied by effusive otitis media (52 %), aural fullness (32 %), and tinnitus (32 %). The main Computed Tomography (CT) findings were hyperostosis (76 %), hairy appearance of bony margins (16 %), involvement of the mastoid and middle ear (48 %). …”
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Exploring Seasonality Indices for Low-Flow Analysis on Tibagi Watershed (Brazil) by Alexandre Sokoloski de Azevedo Delduque de Macedo, Michael Männich

“…This study investigated the seasonality of low-flow discharges in the Tibagi watershed, Paraná, Brazil, through the analysis of three indices: Seasonality Ratio (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>S</mi><mi>R</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>), Seasonality Index (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>S</mi><mi>I</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>), and Seasonality Histogram (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>S</mi><mi>H</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>). The indices were computed and compared using previously calculated low-flow discharge data (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi>Q</mi><mn>95</mn></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula>) and physiographic information on sub-watersheds. …”
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An autonomous navigation method for orchard mobile robots based on octree 3D point cloud optimization by Hailong Li, Hailong Li, Hailong Li, Kai Huang, Kai Huang, Yuanhao Sun, Yuanhao Sun, Xiaohui Lei, Xiaohui Lei, Quanchun Yuan, Quanchun Yuan, Jinqi Zhang, Xiaolan Lv, Xiaolan Lv

“…However, the increased richness of information provided by 3D LiDAR also leads to a higher computational burden for point cloud data processing, posing challenges to real-time navigation. …”
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A Retrospective Analysis of Thromboembolic Phenomena in Mechanically Ventilated Patients with COVID-19 by Fahad Faqihi, Abdulrahman Alharthy, Abdullah Balhamar, Nasir Nasim, Khaled Alanezi, Feisal Alaklobi, Ziad A. Memish, Mike Blaivas, Saleh A. Alqahtani, Dimitrios Karakitsos

“…Clinical examination results, laboratory data, and imaging studies (computed tomography/Doppler ultrasound scans) for these patients were retrospectively collected and analyzed. …”
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Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice and Its Associated Factors among Mothers of Infants Less Than Six Months of Age in Debre Tabor Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Getachew Arage, Haileyesus Gedamu

“…Odds ratios with their 95% CI were computed and variables having p value less than 0.05 in the multivariable logistic regression were considered as significantly associated with the dependent variable. …”
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Advancing soil-structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions by Imtiyaz Akbar Najar, Raudhah Ahmadi, Akeem Gbenga Amuda, Raghad Mourad, Neveen El Bendary, Idawati Ismail, Nabilah Abu Bakar, Shanshan Tang

“…Additionally, the review discusses recent innovations, including the application of machine learning and advanced computational tools, and their potential to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of SSI analysis. …”
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Cracked components under anti-plane loading: recent outcomes and future developments by F. Berto

“…Increasingly powerful computers made it possible to investigate three-dimensional effects numerically in detail. …”
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A case report: interstitial pneumonia following treatment of gastric cancer with sintilimab in combination with S-1 by Pei Zhu, Qingming Sun, Sheng Xu, Wanhui Dong

“…., This change resulted in the development of interstitial pneumonia, as revealed by non-contrast chest Computed Tomography scans. Following a review of blood test results and a multidisciplinary consultation, we suspect that the interstitial pneumonia may have been caused either by Sintilimab alone or by the combined effects of sintilimab and S-1. …”
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Tracking illegal activities using video surveillance systems: a review of the current state of research by D. O. Zhadan, M. V. Mordvyntsev, D. V. Pashniev

“…It has been found that although neural networks used to require a lot of computing power, they can now be used in IoT systems and smartphones, and this contributes to the fact that more video surveillance devices can be used to monitor the situation.…”
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Two Cases of Composite Pheochromocytoma-Ganglioneuromas With Plasma Metanephrine Levels in the Subclinical Range Pheochromocytoma-Ganglioneuroma by Mayssam El Najjar, MD, Elie Naous, MD, Caroline Blake, Aysegul Bulut, MD, Alexander Perepletchikov, MD, Ann T. Sweeney, MD

“…Patient 2 complained of abdominal pain and underwent abdominal computed tomography (CT) imaging. Patient 1 and patient 2 had metanephrine levels of 76 pg/mL and 61 pg/mL (normal <57 pg/mL), respectively, and normetanephrine levels of 161 pg/mL and 116 pg/mL (normal < 148 pg/mL), respectively. …”
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A multi-objective mathematical model for the multi-warehouse order picking system using Benders decomposition algorithm by Fatemeh Nikkhoo, Ali Hosseinzadeh Kashan, Bakhtiar Ostadi, Ehsan Nikbakhsh

“…Also, in this article regarding the solution method, exact solution approaches have been used for the first time considering the structure of the problem. The computation results show that the proposed algorithms are efficient and suitable methods for problem-solving.…”
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DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW GENERATION OF TORNUM REX MINING GRAIN DRYERS AND THEIR DESIGN METHODS by V. Fitsyk

“…Pressure losses, drying agent flow distribution and temperature distribution in the hot air chamber in a continuous grain dryer with mixed flow were investigated using CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics). The flow in the dryer was considered as steady, laminar and turbulent. …”
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Biomechanical Modeling and Evaluation of Buttocks Automatic Assisted Repositioning in Bedridden Patients by Liqing Yang, Ganjun Song, Di Luo, Haotian Xu, Jiamei Han, Mingzhao Xiao, Dingqun Bai, Shan Tian, Wensheng Hou, Jisi Tang, Xin Zhang, Lin Chen

“…Therefore, this study developed a novel computational model that integrates the buttocks with a support mattress to simulate automatic assisted repositioning, thereby analyzing deep tissue responses and optimizing tilt angles for effective load offloading. …”
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Accurate quantification of the algebraic, multiplicative algebraic, and simultaneous iterative reconstruction techniques in ionosphere rebuilding based on the TIEGCM assessment by Ao Qi, HaiBing Ruan

Subjects: “…computerized ionospheric tomography…”
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Optimized PCF architectures for THz detection of aquatic pathogens: Enhancing water quality monitoring. by Diponkar Kundu, Nasir Uddin Badhon, A H M Iftekharul Ferdous, Md Safiul Islam, Md Galib Hasan, Khalid Sifulla Noor, Most Momtahina Bani

“…The PCF sensor was designed and examined as computed in Comsol Multiphysics, a program in which uses the method of "Finite Element Method" (FEM). …”
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Comparative effectiveness of laparoscopic versus open colectomy in colon cancer patients: a study protocol for emulating a target trial using cancer registry data by Semaw Ferede Abera, Gabriele Robers, Anika Kästner, Ulrike Stentzel, Kerstin Weitmann, Wolfgang Hoffmann

“…Further to the hazard ratio, we will also compute differences in the absolute risk (at 1, 3, and 5 years) and restricted mean survival time (up to 1, 3, and 5 years). …”
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Augmented reality in patient education and health literacy: a scoping review protocol by Karthik Adapa, Lukasz Mazur, Jennifer Walker, Saumya Jain, Richa Kanwar, Tanzila Zaman, Trusha Taneja

“…A systematic search for references in the published literature will be conducted in nine research databases—Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PubMed, PsycInfo, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Association for Information Systems eLibrary (AISeL). …”
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Combining Machine Learning Models to Improve Estimated Time of Arrival Predictions by Ramon Dalmau, Aymeric Trzmiel, Stephen Kirby

“…At present, estimated time of arrival predictions are computed by the Enhanced Traffic Flow Management System, which collects data from a variety of sources to provide the best estimate throughout the entire duration of the flight. …”
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Estimation of Anthocyanins in Apple Leaves Based on Ground Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning Models by Yu Zhang, Mi Zou, Yanjun Li, Qingrui Chang, Xing Chen, Zhiyong Dai, Weihao Yuan

“…The original hyperspectral imaging at wavelengths before 720 nm shows a decrease in reflectance as the growth stages progress, while the spectral curves after 720 nm remain largely consistent across stages; (2) Compared to single original spectral variables, multivariate estimation models using original spectra and second-order derivative transformed spectra show improved accuracy for anthocyanins estimation across different growth stages, with the most significant improvement during the Fruit Enlargement stage; (3) Although the computation of the three-band spectral indices is resource-intensive and time-consuming, it can enhance anthocyanins estimation accuracy; (4) Among all models, the CatBoost model based on original spectra and second-order derivative transformed spectra indices for the entire growth period achieved the highest accuracy, with a validation set R² of 0.934 and a RPD of 3.888, and produced effective leaf anthocyanins inversion maps. …”
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Blockchain-based cross-data center anonymous and verifiable identity authentication scheme by XU Shujiang, ZHANG Chaoyang, WANG Lianhai, ZHANG Shuhui, SHAO Wei

“…With the progression of big data and cloud computing technologies, there has been an escalating trend in cross-institutional data sharing and interaction within the financial sector. …”
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