Neural mechanisms of fairness decision-making: An EEG comparative study on opportunity equity and outcome equity by Qi Li, Ya Zheng, Jing Xiao, Kesong Hu, Zhong Yang

“…Moreover, we used a computational modeling approach to estimate the utility for each trial, and found that larger P2 amplitudes were associated with lower utility in opportunity distribution, while larger P300 amplitudes were associated with higher utility in outcome distribution. …”
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The effects of strength and conditioning interventions on serve speed in tennis players: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Nuannuan Deng, Kim Geok Soh, Fan Xu, Xinggang Yang

“…Studies included in this meta-analysis met PICOS criteria: a) randomized controlled trials with healthy tennis players, b) isolated or combined S&C training programs, c) evaluation of tennis serve speed, and d) adequate data to compute effect sizes (ESs). The PEDro scale was used to assess methodological quality.ResultsOut of 271 identified papers, 16 studies of moderate to high quality were included in the meta-analysis. …”
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Comparison of Lung-RADS Version 2022 and British Thoracic Society Guidelines in Classifying Solid Pulmonary Nodules Detected at Lung Cancer Screening CT by Claudiu Avram, Alexandru Ovidiu Mederle, Adelina Mavrea, Paula Irina Barata, Raul Patrascu

“…Background and Objectives: Lung cancer screening is critical for early detection and management, particularly through the use of computed tomography (CT). This study aims to compare the Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System (Lung-RADS) Version 2022 with the British Thoracic Society (BTS) guidelines in classifying solid pulmonary nodules detected at lung cancer screening CT examinations. …”
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Ex Vivo, In Vitro and In Vivo Bone Health Properties of Grana Padano Cheese by Cristina Martelli, Luisa Ottobrini, Anita Ferraretto, Paola Bendinelli, Stefano Cattaneo, Fabio Masotti, Milda Stuknytė, Margherita Dall’Asta, Angelo Del Sole, Ivano De Noni, Filippo Rossi

“…Finally, the mice were fed diets containing GP or CaCO₃ and pea isolate and the in vivo outcomes were assessed through fluorescent probe and computed tomography. Mice fed a diet containing GP showed a higher increase in bone remodeling and volume in comparison to those fed a control diet containing CaCO₃ and pea isolate. …”
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Surgical treatment of left ventricular aneurysm of posterior basal localization by V.I. Ursulenko, О.K. Gogaeva, L.V. Jacob, M.L. Rudenko, N.M. Verich

“…The efficiency of the developed technique of aneurysm resection and plastics was studied by intraoperative data, ECG, echocardiography and computer tomography heart catheteterization, markers of myocardial damage. …”
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Solar Flare X‐Ray Impacts on Long Subionospheric VLF Paths by Samuel R. G. Belcher, Mark A. Clilverd, Craig J. Rodger, Sophie Cook, Neil R. Thomson, James B. Brundell, Tero Raita

“…Using a wider selection of solar flares, including M‐class flares for the first time, the best‐fit equations and root mean square (RMS) errors are computed with improved standard deviation (SD) uncertainty estimates for the peak fluxes. …”
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Overwhelming Pulmonary Infection after a Tobogganing Accident by Ravinder Singh, Brian E Louie, William F Bennett, Christopher Allen, Tom Kelly, Christine H Lee

“…Overnight, he deteriorated and required an increase in supplemental oxygen. A computed tomography (CT) scan of his chest revealed multiple loculated fluid collections and bilateral pulmonary parenchymal infiltrates consistent with a pneumonia and empyema.…”
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ROMANIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS OF 2020. A CASE STUDY OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND THE CHALLENGES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC by Marius-George COJOCARU

“…In the second part, I will explain the process of organizing the electoral process for the election of members of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies through the lens of legal provisions, the role of the Permanent Electoral Authority, the Prefect’s institution and the mayors involved in the organization and conduct of elections, but also the activities of electoral experts and of computer operators. We paid special attention to the way elections are organized for the citizens living abroad, both in the polling stations set up with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but also to voting by mail.…”
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Internal Fixation of Type I Capitellum Fracture with Headless Screws: A Case Report by Charlie Sanjaya, I Ketut Gede Arta Bujangga

“…Routine imaging such as plain radiographs and computed tomography scanning confirmed the fracture. …”
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Effect of osteosarcopenia on feeding status in hospitalized patients with suspected dysphagia. by Midori Miyagi, Hideki Sekiya, Satoru Ebihara

“…Based on Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) scores, we classified the patients with (FOIS scores 1-5) and without (FOIS scores 6, 7) dysphagia as Type A and those with (FOIS scores 1, 2) and without (FOIS score 3-7) enteral feeding as Type B. Based on chest computed tomography (CT) findings we then defined patients with T4 (MI) and pectoralis (PMI) muscle indexes, L1 attenuation, and T4MI, PMI, and L1 attenuation below the cutoff values as having sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and osteosarcopenia, respectively.…”
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Performance of a twin-intake diesel engine with a bionic functional surface during an intake process by Yunzhen Guo, Hailin Kui, Wenyu Liu, Jun Chen

“…The intake process of twins with different bionic functional surfaces is analyzed via computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Taking a visualized optical engine as the test platform, the turbulent motion in the cylinder of a diesel engine with different twin-intake combined bionic functional surfaces is studied with the help of particle image velocity (PIV). …”
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Efficacy of Wii-Fit on Static and Dynamic Balance in Community Dwelling Older Veterans: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial by Kalpana P. Padala, Prasad R. Padala, Shelly Y. Lensing, Richard A. Dennis, Melinda M. Bopp, Christopher M. Parkes, Mark K. Garrison, Patricia M. Dubbert, Paula K. Roberson, Dennis H. Sullivan

“…The exercise group performed Wii-Fit program while the control group performed a computer-based cognitive program for 45 minutes, three days per week for 8-weeks. …”
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Use of Graph Database for the Integration of Heterogeneous Biological Data by Byoung-Ha Yoon, Seon-Kyu Kim, Seon-Young Kim

“…Recently, a new type of database, called the graph-based database, was developed to natively represent various kinds of complex relationships, and it is widely used among computer science communities and IT industries. Here, we demonstrate the feasibility of using a graph-based database for complex biological relationships by comparing the performance between MySQL and Neo4j, one of the most widely used graph databases. …”
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Experimental and CFD Investigation on Flow Behaviors of a NPP Pump under Natural Circulation Condition by Weitong Li, Lei Yu, Jianli Hao, Mingrui Li

“…Considering that the flow behaviors of stopped pump pose a significant effect on natural circulation, both experimental and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods were performed to investigate the flow behaviors of a NPP centrifugal pump under natural circulation condition with a low flow rate. …”
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Analysis of ADR reports of cetuximab based on the FDA adverse event reporting system database by Shuai Zhao, Yan Wang, Xiaoli Deng, Xi Chen, Zhaoyi Lu

“…The application of cetuximab resulted in AEs in 22 system organ classes (SOCs), which preserved 176 significant disproportionality preferred terms (PTs) through the computation of four algorithms. The main SOCs (Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders, investigations, metabolism and nutrition disorders, and blood and lymphatic system disorders) accounted for 58.63%. …”
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Trends in Air Pollution in Europe, 2000–2019 by Wenche Aas, Hilde Fagerli, Andres Alastuey, Fabrizia Cavalli, Anna Degorska, Stefan Feigenspan, Hans Brenna, Jonas Gliß, Daniel Heinesen, Christoph Hueglin, Adéla Holubová, Jean-Luc Jaffrezo, Augustin Mortier, Marijana Murovec, Jean-Philippe Putaud, Julian Rüdiger, David Simpson, Sverre Solberg, Svetlana Tsyro, Kjetil Tørseth, Karl Espen Yttri

“…Abstract This paper encompasses an assessment of air pollution trends in rural environments in Europe over the 2000–2019 period, benefiting from extensive long-term observational data from the EMEP monitoring network and EMEP MSC-W model computations. The trends in pollutant concentrations align with the decreasing emission patterns observed throughout Europe. …”
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Effect of dupilumab on otitis media associated with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis by Seiichiro Kamimura, Keisuke Ishitani, Ryota Morozumi, Eiji Kondo, Takahiro Azuma, Go Sato, Yoshiaki Kitamura

“…The EOM disease status was compared using the EOM severity score, temporal bone shadow on Computed Tomography (CT), and standard pure tone audiometry. …”
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Comparative efficacy of topical commercial Chinese polyherbal preparation for vulvovaginal candidiasis: a network meta-analysis by Lizheng Wu, Shangwen Jing, Na Li, Dandan Cao, Fangli Pei, Yantong Luo, Xiaoxin Chen, Yingjie Huang, Cheng Zeng

“…ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the differences in the efficacy of commonly used topical commercial Chinese polyherbal preparations (CCPPs) for vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and to provide evidence-based reference for clinical drug regimens.MethodsComputer searched major Chinese and English literature databases, and collected randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of external use of CCPPs combined with conventional treatment (CT, test group) versus CT alone (control group) in patients with VVC. …”
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Spiking Neural Networks for Energy-Efficient Acoustic Emission-Based Monitoring by Federica Zonzini, Wenliang Xiang, Luca de Marchi

“…More specifically, both the continuous and the discrete WT alternatives have been explored to find the best compromise between time-frequency resolution and computational complexity in view of extreme edge deployments. …”
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The Sub 2-h Official Marathon is Possible: Developing a Drafting Strategy for a Historic Breakthrough in Sports by G. D. Fernandes, Nazir Laureano Gandur, Dioser Santos, Victor Maldonado

“…Results In this study, the drag of a realistic model of a male runner is calculated by computational fluid dynamics for a range of velocities. …”
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