Single-channel cooling system design by using perforated porous insert and modeling with POD for double conductive panel by Selimefendigil Fatih, Benabdallah Faiza, Ghachem Kaouther, Albalawi Hind, Alshammari Badr M., Kolsi Lioua

“…When cylinders are used for the vertical channel, the temperature drop of 13°C1{3}^{^\circ }{\rm{C}} is computed. The flow field noticeably changes when the permeability of the P-I and PP-I is altered. …”
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3D-augmentation of 2D ultrasound for appendicitis diagnosis: A cross-sectional pilot study by Rebecca G. Theophanous, Elias Jaffa, Matthew R. Morgan, Carl D. Herickhoff, Erica Peethumnongsin, Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci, Joshua S. Broder

“…Background: Two-dimensional ultrasound (2DUS) is first-line imaging for pediatric appendicitis but is often nondiagnostic. Computed tomography (CT) is expensive with ionizing radiation. …”
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Smokeless, not harmless: Understanding Naswar's cardiovascular risks in the northwestern Pakistan by Ihsanur Rahman, Fayaz Ahmad, Naveed Sadiq

“…Multivariable logistic regression analyses computed adjusted odds ratios for Naswar-CAD association. …”
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Down syndrome with cryptorchidism and retroperitoneal mixed germ cell tumour in an adult patient: a case report and literature review by Qiang Wang, Hai-bin Zhou, Li Ao, Yi Jiang, Xiao-Cong Zhou

“…There was a significant increase in AFP and β-HCG levels. An enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan of the entire abdomen showed a mixed cystic solid mass in the retroperitoneal space. …”
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Intratumoral and peritumoral radiomics using multi-phase contrast-enhanced CT for diagnosis of renal oncocytoma and chromophobe renal cell carcinoma: a multicenter retrospective st... by Yongsong Ye, Bei Weng, Yan Guo, Lesheng Huang, Shanghuang Xie, Guimian Zhong, Wenhui Feng, Wenxiang Lin, Zhixuan Song, Huanjun Wang, Tianzhu Liu

“…PurposeTo construct diagnostic models that distinguish renal oncocytoma (RO) from chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (CRCC) using intratumoral and peritumoral radiomic features from the corticomedullary phase (CMP) and nephrographic phase (NP) of computed tomography, and compare model results with manual and radiological results.MethodsThe RO and CRCC cases from five centers were split into a training set (70%) and a validation set (30%). …”
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Orbit of a Possible Planet X by Amir Siraj, Christopher F. Chyba, Scott Tremaine

“…Based on the distribution of test particles after 1–2 Gyr, we compute relative likelihoods given the actual distribution of ϖ as a function of semimajor axis for distant TNOs on stable orbits using a significantly larger sample than previous work. …”
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Estimating pros and cons of statistical downscaling based on EQM bias adjustment as a complementary method to dynamical downscaling by Alfredo Reder, Giusy Fedele, Ilenia Manco, Paola Mercogliano

“…Abstract The increasing availability of coarse-scale climate simulations and the need for ready-to-use high-resolution variables drive the climate community to the challenge of reducing computational resources and time for downscaling purposes. …”
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Associations between meeting 24h movement behavior guidelines and cognition, gray matter volume, and academic performance in children and adolescents: a systematic review by Bo Liu, Peng Shi, Teng Jin, Xiaosu Feng

“…This systematic review aims to precisely explore the associations between meeting different combinations of guidelines and the aforementioned indicators, in order to better serve public health policy. Methods Computer retrieval was conducted on CNKI, Web of Science, PubMed, SPORT Discus and Cochrane library databases. …”
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Machine learning identification of a novel vasculogenic mimicry-related signature and FOXM1’s role in promoting vasculogenic mimicry in clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Chao Xu, Sujing Zhang, Jingwei Lv, Yilong Cao, Yao Chen, Hao Sun, Shengtao Dai, Bowei Zhang, Meng Zhu, Yuepeng Liu, Junfei Gu

“…A consensus VRG_score was formulated using a machine learning computational framework and Cox regression, displaying strong predictive power for prognosis and clinical translation. …”
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Efficacy of CTPV for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Assessment: Comparison with Endoscopy in Cirrhotic Patients with Gastroesophageal Varices by Zijin Cui, Haiqing Yang, Xiaoxu Jin, Huiqing Jiang, Wei Qi, Wenfeng Feng, Zhijie Feng

“…Background and Aims. Computed tomography portal venography (CTPV) shows potential in detecting varices that need treatment and their drainage pathways. …”
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DR-Z2AN: dual-recurrent neural network with a tri-channel attention mechanism for financial management prediction by Salem Knifo, Ahmad Alzubi

“…Overall, the DR-Z2AN model offers accurate predictions with reduced computational time and improved interpretability.…”
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Optimal dimensions of steel welded beams with hinged support units by G. M. Bazhin

“…To determine the optimal dimensions of beams, the first derivative of the potential energy of elastic deformation over the height of the beam was calculated to establish the optimal dimensions of the beams, and the obtained result made it possible to compute the ratio of the height and thickness of the beam web to the width and thickness of the beam girdle. …”
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Investigation of customized total knee implant with articular cartilage under loading conditions using finite element analysis. by Shady A Alshewaier, Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar, Ali Ahmed Ali Almakrami, S Sabarunisha Begum, Ahmad Alassaf, Ibrahim AlMohimeed, S Meenatchi Sundaram, Dheeraj Poojary, Natteri M Sudharsan, Eddie Y K Ng

“…The research analyses patient-specific customized knee implants with articular cartilages under both pre- and post-implant conditions using a finite element model (FEM). Computed tomography (CT) images of patients were utilized to create a solid model, which was then analysed under various constraints and conditions. …”
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Prevalence of Malaria among Adults in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Fasil Adugna Kendie, Tamirat Hailegebriel W/kiros, Endalkachew Nibret Semegn, Melaku Wale Ferede

“…The meta-analysis was computed using STATA version 14. The pooled prevalence estimates with 95% confidence interval were analyzed using a random-effect model, and the possible source of heterogeneity across studies was indicated through subgroup analysis, inverse of variance (I2), and time series analysis. …”
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Single-Center Clinical Analysis of Traumatic Thoracic Aortic Injuries: A Retrospective Observational Study by Dae Sung Ma, Yang Bin Jeon

“…Demographics, physiological data, injury mechanism, hemodynamic parameters associated with the thoracic injury according to chest computed tomography (CT) findings, the timing of the intervention, and clinical outcomes were reviewed. …”
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Monte Carlo Simulation of Gamma and Neutron Shielding with High-performance Ultra-heavy Cement Composite by Mohammadreza Alipoor, Mahdi Eshghi, Ramazan Sever

“…Materials and Methods: To extract such features, it is necessary to use a computational method. In this research, we have done all our calculations based on the Geant4 tool based on the Monte Carlo method. …”
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Digital eye strain: prevalence and associated socio-demographic factors among banking assistants in Colombo District, Sri Lanka by Supipi Dissanayake Gunawardana, Dushyanthi Jayawaradana

“…DES was detected using Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q). Selected factors were cross-tabulated by the presence or absence of DES and the association was assessed using Chi-squared followed by multiple logistic regression. …”
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Clinical Application of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Device for Safe and Secure IANB by Any Operator by Tomoyasu Noguchi, Kento Odaka, Ken-ichi Fukuda

“…IANB was performed using the device on five patients who had undergone detailed computed tomography examination for chronic orofacial pain in the third division of the trigeminal nerve. …”
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Trabeculectomy versus stepwise treatment for breaking the attack of acute primary angle closure in patients with long attack duration: study design and protocol for a multicentre r... by Jing Jiang, Qing Zhang, Bo Qu, Chao Dai, Mingguang He, Ye Zhang, Ning-Li Wang, Shuning Li, Guangxian Tang, Su Jie Fan, Zhi Li, Chi Liu, Xinqi Chang, Yanyan Cheng

“…Eligible participants will be identified at either emergency department or glaucoma clinics, then randomised into stepped treatment group or trabeculectomy group using a computer central randomisation service. The patients will be followed up for 1 year after initial treatment.Main outcomes and measures The primary outcome is logMAR BCVA 1 year post initial treatment. …”
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Comparative Analysis of 95 Patients with Different Severity in the Early Outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China by Fang He, Xue-feng Ding, Meng Cao, Hai-ying Gong, Xiang-zhen Fu, Jie Luo, Kui Liu, Zhou-zhou Tian, Lin Luo, Yu-yuan Fan, Ting Li, Qian-Jing Yao, Xiao-ju Chen, Xiang-lin Duan, Li Chen, Li Jiang

“…All patients had abnormal chest computed tomography, showing patchy shadows or ground-glass opacities. …”
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