Spatial Analysis of Bioclimatic Vulnerability of Kermanshah Facing Heat Wave by Hossein Yavari, Mstafa Karampour, Dariush Yarahmadi

“…To distinguish days with extreme air temperature, we used the method of (Fumiaki et al., 2007) that is called normalized temperature deviation or Fumiaki index. …”
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Assessment of Ecological City Development in Urban Settlements of East Azarbaijan Province with an Emphasis on the Theoretical Model of Sustainable Development by Hosain Nazmfar, Ali Eshghei charborj, Saeedeh Alavi

“…This study is a kind of descriptive and analytical one regarding the purpose of the application and to methods. The population includes 20 city of East Azerbaijan province which was based on the 2012 census. …”
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Joint Assessment of Intended and Unintended Effects of Medications: An Example Using Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Adrian R. Levy, Shelagh Szabo, Andrew Briggs, Andreas Pleil, Alison Davie, Gergana Zlateva, Jonathan Javitt

“…Methods. We designed a probabilistic decision-analytic model using published data. …”
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Aero-Engine Blade Defect Detection: A Systematic Review of Deep Learning Models by Yusra Abdulrahman, M. A. Mohammed Eltoum, Abdulla Ayyad, Brain Moyo, Yahya Zweiri

“…The review considers 13 primary studies, including methods and conceptual works. This is the first systematic review of deep learning models for aero-engine blade defect detection. …”
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Incidental Findings on Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images by Veeratrishul Allareddy, Steven D. Vincent, John W. Hellstein, Fang Qian, Wendy R. K. Smoker, Axel Ruprecht

“…To assess that the number of incidental findings on a CBCT scan is high both within and outside of the primary area of interest, thereby emphasizing the importance of interpretation of all areas visualized on the scan. Materials and Methods. An oral and maxillofacial radiologist reviewed 1000 CBCT scans (382 males and 618 females) for findings both in- and outside the area of interest. …”
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Exploring a Novel Hypothesis: Could the Eye Function as a Radar or Ultrasound Device in Depth and Distance Perception? Neurophysiological Insights by Hüseyin Findik, Muhammet Kaim, Feyzahan Uzun, Ayhan Kanat, Osman Nuri Keleş, Mehmet Dumlu Aydin

“…Recent advancements in ocular physiology suggest that the eyes may function similarly to radar antennae or ultrasound probes, with the occipital cortex acting as a detector, challenging the traditional view of binocular vision as the primary mechanism for depth and distance perception. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive analysis of the neuroanatomical and histological architecture of the neuro-optico-cortical systems in a male wild rabbit model. …”
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Features of formation of Miscanthus giganteus planting material depending on cultivation technology elements by В. А. Доронін, В. В. Дрига, Ю. А. Кравченко, В. В. Доронін

“…To establish biological features of plants growth and development and the formation of Miscanthus giganteus planting material depending on the cultivation technology elements. Methods. Field, laboratory, visual, weight measu­ring, mathematical and statistical ones. …”
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Sensorimotor Dysfunction Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction- an Afferent Perspective: A Scoping Review by Thilina N Vitharana, Enda King, Kieran Moran

“… # Study Design Scoping review # Methods A search was conducted in PubMed, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, Medline and Embase up until September 2021. …”
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A high‐resolution 3D atlas of the spectrum of tuberculous and COVID‐19 lung lesions by Gordon Wells, Joel N Glasgow, Kievershen Nargan, Kapongo Lumamba, Rajhmun Madansein, Kameel Maharaj, Leon Y Perumal, Malcolm Matthew, Robert L Hunter, Hayden Pacl, Jacelyn E Peabody Lever, Denise D Stanford, Satinder P Singh, Prachi Bajpai, Upender Manne, Paul V Benson, Steven M Rowe, Stephan le Roux, Alex Sigal, Muofhe Tshibalanganda, Carlyn Wells, Anton du Plessis, Mpumelelo Msimang, Threnesan Naidoo, Adrie J C Steyn

“…Notably, segmentation of pathological anomalies reveals hidden pathological structures that might otherwise be disregarded, demonstrating a powerful method to visualize pathologies in 3D in TB lung tissue and whole COVID‐19 lobes. …”
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Retinal-Image Quality and Night-Vision Performance after Alcohol Consumption by José J. Castro, Antonio M. Pozo, Manuel Rubiño, Rosario G. Anera, Luis Jiménez del Barco

“…Methods. A volunteer sample of 67 subjects was analyzed. …”
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Comparison of Outcomes after Phacoemulsification with Two Different Corneal Incision Distances Anterior to the Limbus by Lijun Wang, Lin Zhao, Xiting Yang, Yi Zhang, Dingying Liao, Jianming Wang

“…Purpose. To compare visual performance and visual quality outcomes after phacoemulsification with two different clear corneal incision (CCI) distances anterior to the limbus in senile cataract patients. …”
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Interscalene nerve block with plain bupivacaine versus liposomal bupivacaine for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A randomized controlled trial by Paul Sang Lee, Yasuko M. Mano, Brian M. Hom, Ioanna K. Bolia, Roy P. Yu, Alexander Weber, Seth Gamradt, Beamy Sharma, Gligor Gucev

“…The goal of our study was to determine whether an interscalene block with liposomal bupivacaine provides superior analgesia and reduces opioid requirements compared to plain bupivacaine in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). Methods and Materials: A single-center, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial of patients undergoing ARCR was performed. …”
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Perception and Precision: How VST and OST Headsets Influence Task Execution by Gustavo Domingues, Leticia de Oliveira, Leina Yoshida, Lyncon Baez, Amadeo Neto, Vitor Vieira, Fabiana Peres, Fatima Nunes, Claudio Mauricio, João Marcelo Teixeira

“…In particular, video see-through (VST) and optical see-through (OST) devices may introduce perceptual distortions that degrade performance. Methods: We compared a VST HMD (Meta Quest 3) and an OST HMD (Microsoft HoloLens) in two representative motor tasks: dart throwing (far-field interaction) and bottle filling (near-field interaction). …”
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Cgmquantify: Python and R Software Packages for Comprehensive Analysis of Interstitial Glucose and Glycemic Variability from Continuous Glucose Monitor Data by Brinnae Bent, Maria Henriquez, Jessilyn Dunn

“…The primary goal of this work is to present a software resource for systematic, reproducible, and comprehensive analysis of interstitial glucose and glycemic variability from continuous glucose monitor data. <italic>Methods:</italic> Comprehensive literature review informed the clinically-validated functions developed in this work. …”
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Robotic Assistant for Object Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Network by Sunday Oluyele, Ibrahim Adeyanju, Adedayo Sobowale

“… Visually impaired persons encounter certain challenges, which include access to information, environmental navigation, and obstacle detection. …”
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Clinical retrospective analysis of 218 cases of infectious endophthalmitis by Chunhui Li, Zheyi Yan, Guohong Zhou, Yan Gao, Peini Cheng

“…This study was conducted to analyze the pathogenic factors, pathogenic bacteria and prognosis of infectious endophthalmitis. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2016 to December 2020 in Shanxi Eye Hospital. …”
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Structural findings obtained through Optic Coherence Tomography and Magnetic Resonance in Glaucoma: Systematic Review by Pedro Camacho

“…Objective: To study the association between MRI and OCT findings through a systematic review, aiming to clarify their relevance in the early identification of visual system changes in GON. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review of the current literature was conducted using the PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases, searching for Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms related to optical coherence tomography, OCT, spectral-domain, magnetic resonance imaging, and glaucoma. …”
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The diagnostic properties of a nerve-fiber analyzer in glaucoma by Patricia M. Khu, MD, MS, Edgardo U. Dorotheo, MD, Lawrence Tinio, MD, Cynthia P. Cordero, MS, Manuel B. Agulto, MD

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Effect of combined mature cataract surgery and intravitreal ranibizumab injection in eyes with pre-existing diabetic macular edema by Yao Shen, Xi Zhu, Ai-qiu Li, Min Ji, Huai-jin Guan

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to compare the functional and anatomical outcomes of combined cataract surgery and intravitreal ranibizumab injection in eyes with pre-existing diabetic macular edema (DME) and preoperatively obscured fundus due to advanced cataracts. Methods After screening 350 eyes with diabetic cataracts and preoperatively obscured fundus, 39 eyes with intraoperatively confirmed DME were included in the final analysis. …”
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Efficacy, safety, and satisfaction in patients with a functional 5-focus pseudophakic lens 2 years after surgery by Germán R. Bianchi

“…Methods: An ambispective non-randomized study was performed in Buenos Aires, Argentina. …”
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