Characteristic analysis of high-frequency ultrasound in 52 cases of keratoacanthoma by SONG Ruihong, CHEN Shengjiang

“…[Objective] To explore the high-frequency ultrasound features of keratoacanthoma. [Methods] A retrospective analysis was conducted on the high-frequency ultrasound imaging findings of 52 cases of keratoacanthoma confirmed by postoperative pathology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology from October 2022 to July 2024. …”
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Feasibility, safety and efficacy of endoscopic single-operator cholangioscopy: a retrospective single-center study by Karsten Büringer, Ulrike Schempf, Stefano Fusco, Dörte Wichmann, Dietmar Stüker, Martin Götz, Nisar P. Malek, Christoph R. Werner

“…Cholangioscopy provides direct visualization of the bile ducts. It offers the possibility of more detailed diagnostic and therapeutic indications. …”
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A Hybrid Compact Convolutional Transformer with Bilateral Filtering for Coffee Berry Disease Classification by Biniyam Mulugeta Abuhayi, Andras Hajdu

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Auto-embedding transformer under multi-source information fusion for few-shot fault diagnosis by Bo Wang, Shuai Zhao, Qian Zhao, Yang Bai

“…Abstract Data-driven intelligent fault diagnosis methods have become essential for ensuring the reliability and stability of mechanical systems. …”
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Dynamics of contractile function of the left atrium in patients, suffering ischemic mitral regurgitation by S. I. Musayev, E. F. Gurbanov

“…Estimation of mechanical function of the left atrium in patients, suffering an ischemic mitral regurgitation, using technology of the vector analysis of the endocardium movement speed. Materials and methods. Into prospective cohort of non-randomized investigation 107 patients ageing (56 ± 7.5) yrs old, 96 (89.7%) of them are men, were included. …”
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Longitudinal analysis of step counts in Parkinson’s disease patients: insights from a web-based application and generalized additive model by Yuan Gu, Yishu Gong

“…A common motor symptom associated with PD is gait impairment, leading to reduced step count and mobility. Methods Monitoring and analyzing step count data can provide valuable insights into the progression of the disease and the effectiveness of various treatments. …”
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Vasectomy Discussions in South Korea: Central Themes and Public Interest on Question-and-Answer Social Platforms by Ho Seong Kang, Jung Yoon Kim

“…In particular, this paper seeks to analyze how vasectomy is discussed on question-and-answer (Q&A) social platforms including NAVER Jisik iN (knowledge exchange service between NAVER users) and to identify topics that capture public interest. Methods In this study, based on data collected on NAVER Jisik iN from July 2019 to July 2024 with the keyword ‘vasectomy,’ this paper performs a co-occurrence matrix analysis on the Q&A data to identify key terms related to the topic. …”
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Global Trends in Studies on the Presence of Demodex spp in Patients Diagnosed with Blepharitis by Rahmi Yildiz, Milad Afşar, Sadi Elasan

“… Background: The main objective of this study is to review publications on the presence of Demodex spp. in patients diagnosed with blepharitis worldwide and to analyse the trends and groups in this field. Methods: This bibliometric study was conducted to detect the presence of Demodex spp in patients diagnosed with bleph­aritis worldwide between 1984 and 2023. …”
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Digital technologies in territorial development: Opportunities and challenges of application in state and municipal administration by Ivan A. Antipin, Natalya Yu. Vlasova, Elena A. Shishkina

“…Synthesis, data analysis, visualization, and ex pert assessment are applied as research methods. …”
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METAPHORICAL ASSOCIATIVE MAPS IN THE WORK OF A COACH AND PSYCHOLOGIST WITH STUDENT SPORTS TEAMS by Maria A. Kozlova, Aleksey V. Kozlov, Alexander V. Tarasov, Victor P. Kosikhin

“…Purpose – to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of MAМ in the work of a coach and psychologist with student sports teams to stabilize and improve the psycho-emotional state of students. Materials and methods. The study was conducted using a standardized diagnostic technique — psychological testing, and an additional survey was conducted of trainers and psychologists working with metaphorical associative maps. …”
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Spatial distribution of tidal flooding in the coastal areas of Demak Regency, Central Java by Adnan Bayu, Endriani Arhatin Risti, Lumban-Gaol Jonson, Budi Susilo Setyo

“…This study aimed to map and predict the distribution of tidal flooding in coastal Demak and its impact on land use. The methods used included Differential Interferometry Synthetic Aperture Radar (DInSAR) for Land Subsidence (LS), supervised classification for land use, admiralty for tides, data visualization for elevation, linear regression analysis for SLR, meteorological data analysis for wind and rainfall, and spatial analysis for tidal flood inundation mapping. …”
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Cerenkov Luminescence Tomography of Aminopeptidase N (APN/CD13) Expression in Mice Bearing HT1080 Tumors by Zhenhua Hu, Weidong Yang, Xiaowei Ma, Wenhui Ma, Xiaochao Qu, Jimin Liang, Jing Wang, Jie Tian

“…Nude mice bearing HT-1080 tumors were imaged after injection with 131 I-NGR using both planar and tomographic CLI methods. The penetration depth increased with ascending activity of Na 131 I. …”
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Retinal vessel density using optical coherence tomography angiography as a potential biomarker in patients with cerebral small vessel disease by Nevine El Nahas, Tamer Roushdy, Mona Wahid el din, Mona Abdellatif, Sara Gaber, Weam Ebeid, Hossam Shokri

“…Methods This is an observational case–control study of 40 patients with CSVD and 20 healthy controls. …”
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Acoustic picture of starting screw compressors as a diagnostic parameter of technical condition by Pundik M.A., Pichakhchi A.V., Sidorov V.A.

“…Ensuring long-term op-eration of screw compressors requires reasonable decision-making to restore operational capability on the basis of data on the actual condition of individual elements of the mechanism. The research methods are presented in the form of a practical analysis of the noise level and vibration acceleration of screw compressors. …”
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Assessment of radiological signs and epidemiology of congenital heart disease among Egyptian children undergoing multi-detector computed tomography by Ayat Mousa, Mohamed Ali Salem, Rania Hegazy, Hassan Elkiki

“…Methods A retrospective analysis of CHD patients was conducted, assessing demographic characteristics, disease classification, and MDCT findings. …”
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Novel Intraoperative Near-Infrared Fluorescence Camera System for Optical Image-Guided Cancer Surgery by J. Sven D. Mieog, Alexander L. Vahrmeijer, Merlijn Hutteman, Joost R. van der Vorst, Maurits Drijfhout van Hooff, Jouke Dijkstra, Peter J.K. Kuppen, Rob Keijzer, Eric L. Kaijzel, Ivo Que, Cornelis J.H. van de Velde, Clemens W.G.M. Löwik

“…Current methods of intraoperative tumor margin detection using palpation and visual inspection frequently result in incomplete resections, which is an important problem in surgical oncology. …”
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Part-Prototype Models in Medical Imaging: Applications and Current Challenges by Lisa Anita De Santi, Franco Italo Piparo, Filippo Bargagna, Maria Filomena Santarelli, Simona Celi, Vincenzo Positano

“…Most of the existing XAI applications in MI are focused on interpreting the predictions made using deep neural networks, typically including attribution techniques with saliency map approaches and other feature visualization methods. However, these are often criticized for providing incorrect and incomplete representations of the black-box models’ behaviour. …”
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Can YOLO Detect Retinal Pathologies? A Step Towards Automated OCT Analysis by Adriana-Ioana Ardelean, Eugen-Richard Ardelean, Anca Marginean

“…<b>Background:</b> Optical Coherence Tomography has become a common imaging technique that enables a non-invasive and detailed visualization of the retina and allows for the identification of various diseases. …”
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Investigation and Application of Water-Saving Monitoring Technology in Public Institutions by WANG Kang, ZHENG Yongjie, ZHANG Zhen, TANG Yanping, SONG Wenhao, GUO Xiaoming

“…Considering the characteristics of water use and the current situation of water facilities in public institutions,this study comprehensively employs the Internet of Things (IoT),cloud deployment,databases,three-dimensional (3D) visualization,and other advanced techniques to create a water-saving reconstruction scheme with integrated software and hardware for public institutions.Therefore,a smart water management platform for public institutions is built to implement advanced water-saving concepts and improve the water management level.The main research results are as follows:① By intelligent remote monitoring equipment,the multiclass water measurement network is designed to realize the fine collection of zonal water use data;② this study designs a reconstruction scheme of water facilities and explores the utilization mode of unconventional water sources to improve the utilization efficiency of water resources;③ multiple algorithms and statistical methods are used to analyze the time series of water use data,and thus this study realizes the analysis of pipeline network leakage and damage,identification of water use anomalies,and water-saving statistical analysis,and the investigation of water use laws;④ the platform with functions of monitoring and early warning is established to achieve real-time remote monitoring of water use,statistical analysis of historical water use,and identification and warning of pipe network leakage,so as to detect water anomalies in time and save water.The research results are first applied to the construction of the water-saving institution of the Pearl River Water Resources Commission to build a benchmark for the construction of water-saving institutions in the southern region.On the basis of application experience,the comprehensively integrated monitoring technology for water-saving in public institutions is developed,which provides a new idea for public institutions to save water.…”
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Comparison of sacovlm™ video laryngeal mask-guided intubation and fastrach combined with flexible bronchoscopy-guided intubation -a prospective study by Yusuf Ozguner, Umut Can Özağar, Seyyid Furkan Kına, Atakan Sezgi, Savaş Altınsoy, Julide Ergil

“…Our primary objective was total intubation time, while our secondary objective was postoperative complications. Methods Patients (101) intubated with the SaCoVLM™ were categorized as Group V, while those intubated with the Fastrach LMA were categorized as Group F. …”
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