Bioresorbable Material in Secondary Orbital Reconstruction Surgery by Hui Pan, Zhenzhen Zhang, Weiwei Tang, Zhengkang Li, Yuan Deng

“…To validate the potential of bioresorbable implantation in secondary revisional reconstruction after inadequate primary orbital fracture repair, with assessment of pre- and postoperative clinical characteristics and computed tomography image findings. Methods. A retrospective chart review was conducted on 16 consecutive patients treated for orbital fractures at Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, with inadequate prior surgeries between July 2010 and June 2017; patients who had suffered orbital blowout fractures had undergone primary surgeries elsewhere. …”
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GREEN SUSTAINABILITY AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF HALAL FOOD COMPANIES: EVIDENCE OF MALAYSIA by Md Mahfujur Rahman, Zaki Ahmad, Mahvish Nawaz Mokal, Muhamad Fikri Aziz, Nor Aina Mhd Khotib

“…Likewise, by reducing costs and enhancing the company's public image, effective emission management boosts both ROA and TBQ. …”
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Evaluation of Root Canal Morphology of Mandibular First and Second Premolars Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography in a Defined Group of Dental Patients in Iran by Neda Hajihassani, Neda Roohi, Karim Madadi, Mahin Bakhshi, Maryam Tofangchiha

“…One hundred and forty-five cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were used to assess the anatomy and morphology of mandibular premolars based on Vertucci’s classifications in a defined group of dental patients in Iran. …”
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Correlation of Computed Tomography Angiography and Fractional Flow Reserve Features with Symptoms in Patients with Right Coronary Artery Originating from the Left Coronary Sinus by Liang MAO, Xiaoqiang WANG, Xiaolong LIU, Ning ZHAI, Yueqin CHEN

“…Patients were divided into the symptomatic (n=87) and asymptomatic (n=64) groups. CCTA images were used to compare anatomical differences of the RCA between both groups. …”
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Restoration of Foveal Bulge after Resolution of Diabetic Macular Edema with Coexisting Serous Retinal Detachment by Yijun Hu, Qiaowei Wu, Baoyi Liu, Manqing Huang, Qingsheng Peng, Pingting Zhong, Xiaomin Zeng, Yu Xiao, Cong Li, Ying Fang, Tao Li, Honghua Yu, Xiaohong Yang

“…To evaluate the impact of restoration of foveal bulge (FB) in optical coherence tomography (OCT) images on visual acuity after resolution of diabetic macular edema with coexisting serous retinal detachment (SRD-DME). …”
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Cochlear Implantation: Predicting Round Window Niche Visibility Using One Measurement in High-Resolution Temporal Bone Computed Tomography by Laila Telmesani, Mona Al-Ramah, Yassin Abdelsamad, Lena Telmesani

“…The measurement was done for the angle of the basal turn of the cochlea (ABTC), which we defined as the angle formed by the cochlear basal turn and the cranium mid-sagittal plane, by 2 readers blindly from the axial images of computed tomography. The RWN visibility was classified according to the observation during surgery (through posterior tympanotomy) into full visibility, partial visibility, and invisibility. …”
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Automatic three-dimensional reconstruction of the oesophagus in achalasia patients undergoing POEM: an innovative approach for evaluating treatment outcomes by Alanna Ebigbo, Helmut Messmann, Vivian Grünherz, Miriam Elia, Alessandra Brunner, Tamara Krafft, Leo Pöller, Pia Schneider, Fabian Stieler, Bernhard Bauer, Anna Muzalyova, Sandra Nagl

“…We present an innovative approach for treatment response prediction based on an automatic three-dimensional (3-D) reconstruction of the tubular oesophagus (TE) and the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) in patients undergoing POEM for achalasia.Methods A software was developed, integrating data from high-resolution manometry, timed barium oesophagogram and endoscopic images to automatically generate 3-D reconstructions of the TE and LES. …”
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TREM-1 and TREM-2 Expression on CD14+ Cells in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid in Pulmonary Sarcoidosis and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in the Context of T Cell Immune Response by M. Suchankova, J. Urban, M. Ganovska, E. Tibenska, K. Szaboova, E. Tedlova, F. Sandor, I. Majer, M. Bobovcak, I. Jonner, B. Konig, M. Bucova

“…In sarcoidosis TREM-1 expression decreased with changes of HRCT image, decrease in CD4/CD8 ratio and decrease in DLCO. …”
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Characteristics of beta parapapillary atrophy in primary angle-closure suspect by Qing Zhang, Ye Zhang, Xiaohua Pan, Hui Feng, Shuning Li, Zhi Li, Meijuan Zhang, Caixia Li, Fei Xiang, Qianqian Ji

“…Stereoscopic fundus and optical coherence tomography images were used to characterise β-PPA; the former was also used to measure the major β-PPA parameters. …”
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Ultra robust negative differential resistance memristor for hardware neuron circuit implementation by Yifei Pei, Biao Yang, Xumeng Zhang, Hui He, Yong Sun, Jianhui Zhao, Pei Chen, Zhanfeng Wang, Niefeng Sun, Shixiong Liang, Guodong Gu, Qi Liu, Shushen Li, Xiaobing Yan

“…Meanwhile, based on the high temperature stability of the device, a voltage-temperature fused multimodal impulse neural network was constructed to achieve 91.74% accuracy in classifying digital images with different temperature labels. This work offers a novel approach to build FN neuron circuits using NDR memristors, and provides a more competitive method to build a highly reliable neuromorphic hardware system.…”
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The Effects of Low-Impact Development Best Management Practices on Reducing Stormwater Caused by Land Use Changes in Urban Areas: A Case Study of Tehran City, Iran by Sajedeh Rostamzadeh, Bahram Malekmohammadi, Fatemeh Mashhadimohammadzadehvazifeh, Jamal Jokar Arsanjani

“…For this purpose, land use maps were extracted for a period of 23 years from 2000 to 2022 using Landsat satellite images. Then, by using a combination of geographic information system-based multi-criteria decision analysis (GIS-MCDA) method and spatial criteria, four types of LID-BMPs, including bioretention basin, green roof, grass swale, and porous pavement, were located in the study area. …”
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A machine learning-based radiomics approach for differentiating patellofemoral osteoarthritis from non-patellofemoral osteoarthritis using Q-Dixon MRI by Liangjing Lyu, Jing Ren, Wenjie Lu, Jingyu Zhong, Yang Song, Yongliang Li, Weiwu Yao

“…Three predictive models were evaluated: a proton density-weighted image model, a fat fraction model, and a merged model. …”
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Assessing the Direct Impact of Typhoons on Vegetation Canopy Structure and Photosynthesis by Yaoyao Zheng, Simin Zhan, Zaichun Zhu, Sen Cao, Jiana Chen, Pengjun Zhao, Weimin Wang, Ranga B. Myneni

“…Traditional methods for assessing typhoon impacts on large-scale vegetation often compare pre- and post-typhoon satellite images. These do not account for natural variations in plant life cycles or interannual variations in environmental conditions, potentially leading to inaccurate assessments of typhoon-induced vegetation damage and recovery. …”
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The Brain Activation of Two Motor Imagery Strategies in a Mental Rotation Task by Cancan Wang, Yuxuan Yang, Kewei Sun, Yifei Wang, Xiuchao Wang, Xufeng Liu

“…Previous studies on the comparative brain mechanisms of kinesthetic imagery and visual imagery have not adopted consistent stimulus images or mature mental rotation paradigms, making it difficult to effectively compare these types of imagery. …”
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Clinical experiences with robotic computed tomography-guided interventions: A comparison with manual technique by Ashwin Kumar A, Sivakumar Kannappan, Geetha G

“…Background: Image-guided biopsies have become standard practice; however, challenges such as multiple punctures and re-attempts can complicate procedures. …”
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Patients’ satisfaction and efficacy of modern conventional hearing aids: A comprehensive analysis of the self-reported user experiences in adult people by Daniele Portelli, Cosimo Galletti, Sabrina Loteta, Leonard Freni, Francesco Ciodaro, Angela Alibrandi, Giuseppe Alberti

“…Results: Results indicated no significant gender differences in most APHAB and SADL subscales, except for the SADL “personal image” subscale, which showed lower scores for women (p =  0.023). …”
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Application of Machine Learning Techniques to Distinguish between Mare, Cryptomare, and Light Plains in Central Lunar South Pole−Aitken Basin by Frank C. Chuang, Matthew D. Richardson, Jennifer L. Whitten, Daniel P. Moriarty, Deborah L. Domingue

“…Other data were considered, but albedo and topography data were key in distinguishing between maria, cryptomaria, and light plains. A two-step image classification approach was applied to the data sets, an unsupervised K-Means algorithm followed by a supervised Maximum Likelihood Classification (MLC) algorithm. …”
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Spatiotemporal patterns of annual clear-cutting distribution in tropical and subtropical regions of China with time series Landsat and CCDC by Mingxing Zhou, Guiying Li, Dengsheng Lu, Cong Xu, Zhipeng Li, Dengqiu Li

“…This research leveraged dense time-series Landsat images (1986–2022) and a novel approach combining Continuous Change Detection and Classification (CCDC) with Random Forest to produce the first annual 30 m resolution clear-cutting map for the China’s subtropical and tropical regions. …”
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Development of Spray-Dried Micelles, Liposomes, and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Enhanced Stability by Shradha Dattani, Xiaoling Li, Charina Lampa, Amanda Barriscale, Behzad Damadzadeh, David Lechuga-Ballesteros, Bhaskara R. Jasti

“…<b>Results:</b> Paclitaxel-loaded micelles, liposomes, and SLN formulations were successfully converted into well-dispersed spray-dried powders with acceptable yields (71.5 to 83.5%), low moisture content (<2%), and high transition temperatures (95.1 to 100.8 °C). SEM images revealed differences in morphology, where nanocarriers spray-dried with trehalose or a combination of trehalose and L-leucine produced smooth or corrugated particle surfaces, respectively. …”
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Effect Of Magnesium Perchlorate Content on the Mechanical, Thermal Stability, and Dielectric Properties of Plasticized PMMA/PVC-g-PMMA Electrolytes by Nguyen Thi Kim Dung, Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh, Do Quang Tham, Nguyen Thuy Chinh, Man Minh Tan, Tran Thi Mai, Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Do Minh Thanh, Nguyen Quang Tung, Thai Hoang

“…The scanning electron microscopy images of the GPBEs showed their wrinkled surface morphology due to their low elastic modulus and high flexibility. …”
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