Patellofemoral mechanics after uniplane open wedge high tibial osteotomy is superior to those after biplane open wedge high tibial osteotomy by Yi Zheng, Bin Yang, Decheng Meng, Zhijie Wang, Naihao Pan, Chen Feng, Juan Wang

“…Methods In this study, a finite element model of the knee joint was established using computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data from a healthy volunteer, and a 10° varus deformity of the proximal tibia was simulated. …”
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Wind turbine blade damage detection based on acoustic signals by Chenchen Yang, Shaohu Ding, Guangsheng Zhou

“…During sound acquisition, the wind sound, pneumatic sound and mechanical sound are recorded together to form the wind turbine sound signal. Considering the computational challenges of spectral subtraction under extreme noise intensities, a pretrained sound source separation neural network was used to distinguish between random wind noise and mechanical noise in wind turbine sound signals. …”
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Subjective and objective stress during body exposure: a comparison of adolescents with anorexia nervosa versus high body dissatisfaction by Valeska Stonawski, Louisa Kuper, Nicolas Rohleder, Gunther H. Moll, Hannah Fischer, Anne-Christine Plank, Tanja Legenbauer, Oliver Kratz, Stefanie Horndasch

“…However, the underlying mechanisms of BE are still not clear, with habituation processes being discussed as one possible mechanism.MethodsAffective and neurobiological processes during a four-session computer-based BE intervention were investigated. Within a controlled design comparing adolescents with AN (n = 34) vs. adolescent patients with high BD (n = 17) but without a diagnosed ED, subjective (stress ratings; 11-point Likert scale) and objective (salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase [sAA]) stress measures were assessed at four time points at each exposure session (start, +10 min, +30 min/end, +60 min/recovery). …”
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Validity and reliability of the step test to estimate maximal oxygen consumption in pediatric population by Gerardo Weisstaub, José González, Ignacio Orizola, Juan Borquez, Matías Monsalves-Alvarez, Lydia Lera, Rodrigo Troncoso, Carlos Sepúlveda

“…Nutritional status was computed through BMI z-score. A multiple linear regression model validated the step test and developed a new equation to predict VO2max, including the third-minute heart rate, weight, and height. …”
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Complicated with Intramural Descending Aorta Hematoma Followed by Aortic Wall Rupture by Mihai-Lucian Ciobica, Alexandru-Sebastian Botezatu, Zoltan Galajda, Mara Carsote, Claudiu Nistor, Bianca-Andreea Sandulescu

“…Following ultrasound and computed tomography exams, the initial suspicion was an intramural descending aorta hematoma, surrounded by a peri-aortic sleeve suggesting a chronic inflammation. …”
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Neurofilament Light Chain Assessment in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy by Israa Abdelmalik Salem, Sura Ahmed Abdulsattar, Haider Fadhil Alrubaye

“…Formulas were used to compute Both LDL-c and VLDC. Results: This study showed no change in the serum levels of the neurofilament light chain when comparing patients with and without distal symmetric polyneuropathy, additionally, no change was found based on the patient screening scores of Michigan. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE LED-LINES BY METHOD OF ELECTRICАL TRANSIENT PROCESSES by S. A. Manеgo, Yu. A. Bumai, I. A. Khorunzhii, Yu. V. Trofimov

“…The authors calculate temperatures in the LED-lines active areas at various heat-dissipation conditions and injection currents values. They realize computer generated simulation of the heated lines thermal fields applying the ANSYS packet. …”
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Investigating the intrinsic top-down dynamics of deep generative models by Lorenzo Tausani, Alberto Testolin, Marco Zorzi

“…This capability can be linked to current theories in computational neuroscience, which propose that spontaneous brain activity at rest is the manifestation of top-down dynamics of generative models detached from action-perception cycles. …”
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Comparing the efficacy of different methods in assessing cervical stromal invasion in endometrial carcinoma: a retrospective study of 2,020 patients by Ying Yang, Ying Yang, Zhijun Ye, Zhijun Ye, Yifei Zhao, Yifei Zhao, Zhengyu Li, Zhengyu Li

“…PurposeThis study aimed to assess the preoperative diagnostic efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and endometrial biopsy for cervical stromal invasion (CSI) in endometrial carcinoma (EC) and to discuss the influencing factors of CSI.Material and methodsA total of 2,020 patients with EC were retrospectively analyzed in a tertiary hospital. …”
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Development of a Small-Working-Volume Plunger Hydraulic Pump with Improved Performance Characteristics by Alexey N. Beskopylny, Denis Medvedev, Vyacheslav Grishchenko, Evgeniy Ivliev

“…The solution was implemented on a computer using the dynamic modelling environment MATLAB/Simulink. …”
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ADMET evaluation in drug discovery: 21. Application and industrial validation of machine learning algorithms for Caco-2 permeability prediction by Dong Wang, Jieyu Jin, Guqin Shi, Jingxiao Bao, Zheng Wang, Shimeng Li, Peichen Pan, Dan Li, Yu Kang, Tingjun Hou

“…While Caco-2 cell assay is considered safe and cost-effective, it is also characterized by being time-consuming. Therefore, computational models that achieve high accuracies in predicting Caco-2 permeability are crucial for enhancing the efficiency of oral drug development. …”
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A Lightweight CNN-Transformer Implemented via Structural Re-Parameterization and Hybrid Attention for Remote Sensing Image Super-Resolution by Jie Wang, Hongwei Li, Yifan Li, Zilong Qin

“…The proposed approach achieves SR reconstruction for remote sensing images with fewer parameters and less computational overhead than those of traditional transformers and high-performance CNN models. …”
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Development and validation of a pragmatic measure of cocreation in research engagement: a study protocol by Bethany M Kwan, Carter Sevick, Cathleen Willging, Bryan J Weiner, Janice Tufte, Brooke Dorsey Holliman, Monica Perez Jolles, Danielle Ostendorf

“…An expert panel of 16–20 patients, community, healthcare providers and research partners, will participate in a modified Delphi process to assist in construct delineation and assess content validity using group discussions and rating exercises. We will compute survey items using an Item-Level Content Validity Index and a modified kappa statistic to adjust for chance agreement with panel members’ ratings. …”
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Duodenal obstruction due to two congenital bands: a case report and literature review by Shiqiu Xiong, Kuku Ge, Chongzhi Hou, Hongbin Yang, Hanhua Zhang, Sheng Zhang, Bailing Liu, Yuewen Hao, Ying Fang, Xiaoxia Ren

“…Imaging techniques like plain x-ray, contrast x-ray, ultrasound, and computed tomography often indicated intestinal obstruction but were less effective in directly identifying congenital bands. …”
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Mode Optimization and Rule Management of Intellectual Property Rights Protection of Educational Resource Data Based on Machine Learning Algorithm by Jiawei Cao

“…Machine learning takes how computers simulate human learning behaviors as the main research content, which can independently determine learning objects, construct their characteristics, perform additional operations beyond the limitations of preset instructions, and discover value from the expression of relative works. …”
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Bladder-sparing therapy in a case report of huge muscle-invasive bladder IMT treated with 1470 nm diode laser en bloc resection followed by laparoscopic partial cystectomy by Junhao Chu, Huisheng Yuan, Zhihui Zhang, Jiajun Kan, Shishuai Duan, Zilong Wang, Zilong Wang, Zilong Wang, Muwen Wang

“…This case aims to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of 1470 nm diode laser transurethral en bloc resection (ERBT) followed by laparoscopic partial cystectomy in the treatment of muscle-invasive bladder IMT.Methods and resultsA 23-year-old male patient presented with painless terminal gross hematuria and was treated at Shandong Provincial Hospital of Shandong First Medical University. Computed tomography urography (CTU) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) identified a large tumor on the anterior bladder wall with muscle layer invasion, measuring approximately 5.0 × 3.9 × 4.3 cm. …”
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Elimination of the Impact Produced by DG Units on the Voltage Profile of Distribution Networks by Saad Ouali, Abdeljabbar Cherkaoui

“…The criteria of the allocation of the var devices and the required network reinforcement are developed in this paper, considering all possible topology structures, and an innovative codification method is introduced to reduce the needed computation time and communication data to actualize the sensitivity coefficients and get the proposed control approach flexible with network topology reconfiguration. …”
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Superior biomechanical stability of pedicle screws compared to lateral mass screws: recommendations for bicortical positioning and enhancing bone contact in geriatric C1 vertebrae by Leon-Gordian Leonhardt, Leonie Rörup, Anna Lena Kammal, Michael Hahn, Marc Dreimann, Benjamin Ondruschka, Felix Nikolai von Brackel, Tim Rolvien, Lennart Viezens, Simon von Kroge

“…High-resolution quantitative computed tomography was used to analyze the bone microstructure of cylinders corresponding to the trajectories of PS and LMS in mono- and bicortical locations in each C1. …”
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A Full Computerized Workflow for Planning Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion and Orthognathic Surgery in a Skeletal Class III Patient by Orazio Bennici, Alessia Malgioglio, Serena Moschitto, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Alberta Greco Lucchina, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Gaetano Isola, Antonino Lo Giudice

“…., Dolphin 3D Surgery module) was used to perform virtual treatment objective evaluation by integrating data from cone beam computer tomography acquisition, intraoral scan, and extraoral photographs. …”
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Evaluation of Hydatid Cyst Cases: A Single-center Retrospective Study by Suzan Şahin, Bülent Kaya

“…Diagnosis was made by ultrasonography in 16 patients (53.3%), magnetic resonance imaging in 8 patients (26.7%), and computed tomography in 6 patients (20.0%). Surgical intervention was performed in 20 patients (66.7%), and percutaneous drainage in 3 patients (10.0%). …”
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