Robust Resilience Blocks Detection Problem in Dynamic Social Networks by Yuxin Gao, Jianming Zhu, Peikun Ni, Guoqing Wang

“…The results are meticulously analyzed to evaluate both the algorithm’s performance and its practical applicability. …”
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Lightweight and Accurate YOLOv7-Based Ensembles With Knowledge Distillation for Urinary Sediment Detection by Keita Sasaki, Hiroki Nishikawa, Ittetsu Taniguchi, Takao Onoye

“…Urine sediment analysis plays an important role in evaluating kidney function. In addition to improving detection accuracy, reducing model size is also a key challenge, especially when considering deployment on medical devices where computational resources are limited. …”
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2CA-R²: A Hybrid MAC Protocol for Machine-Type Communications by Sergio Javier-Alvarez, Pablo Hernandez-Duran, Miguel Lopez-Guerrero, Luis Orozco-Barbosa

“…What distinguishes this proposal is that the contention stage is controlled by a conflict–resolution algorithm known as Adaptive-2C. The protocol was evaluated using a model based on a Markov chain and computer simulations. …”
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Association and Prediction of Subclinical Atherosclerosis by Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Asymptomatic Patients by Ye Seul Bae, Yeon Seo Ko, Jae Moon Yun, Ah Young Eo, HaJin Kim

“…The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been increasing in the general population. This study evaluated the association between NAFLD and significant coronary stenosis in asymptomatic adults and evaluated sex-based differences. …”
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Anti-Ri Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndrome Presenting with Ocular Flutter in a Patient with Breast Cancer by Francesca Cascone, Federica Stella, Christian Barbato, Antonio Minni, Giuseppe Attanasio

“…This report describes a very rare presentation of anti-Ri syndrome in a patient with an undiagnosed breast cancer, presenting with ocular flutter, dizziness, blurred vision, photophobia, and vomiting. Comprehensive evaluations, including contrast-enhanced brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), brain Computed Tomography (CT) scan, ophthalmological assessment, viral serology, complete blood count and thyroid, renal coagulation, hepatic function assessments, vitamin D and B12 levels, were all normal. …”
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Synthesis and Workability Behavior of Cu-X wt.% TiC (x = 0, 4, 8, and 12) Powder Metallurgy Composites by V. Mohanavel, M. Ravichandran, K.S. Ashraff Ali, T. Sathish, Alagar Karthick, S. Arungalai Vendan, Palanivel Velmurugan, Saleh H. Salmen, Saleh Alfarraj, S. Sivakumar, Atkilt Mulu Gebrekidan

“…Green compacts were made using a computer-controlled hydraulic press (400 kN) and sintered in a muffle furnace at a temperature of 950°C. …”
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Adaptive Heterogeneous Network Handoff of Smartphone Based on the Closed Control Loop by Wei Liu, Qiang Li, Yongle Chen, Yongping Xiong, Yubo Deng, Limin Sun

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Boundary aware microscopic hyperspectral pathology image segmentation network guided by information entropy weight by Xueying Cao, Hongmin Gao, Ting Qin, Min Zhu, Ping Zhang, Ping Zhang, Peipei Xu, Peipei Xu

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A Comprehensive Review on the Application of 3D Convolutional Neural Networks in Medical Imaging by Satyam Tiwari, Goutam Jain, Dasharathraj K. Shetty, Manu Sudhi, Jayaraj Mymbilly Balakrishnan, Shreepathy Ranga Bhatta

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Deep Learning Architectures for Single-Label and Multi-Label Surgical Tool Classification in Minimally Invasive Surgeries by Hisham ElMoaqet, Hamzeh Qaddoura, Mutaz Ryalat, Natheer Almtireen, Tamer Abdulbaki Alshirbaji, Nour Aldeen Jalal, Thomas Neumuth, Knut Moeller

“…Future work should focus on optimizing models for real-time applications, and broadening dataset evaluations to improve performance in diverse surgical environments. …”
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In situ high-temperature Raman spectroscopy for online EAF slag analysis by Bohong Zhang, Hanok Tekle, Ronald J. O'Malley, Jeffrey D. Smith, Farhan Mumtaz, Jie Huang

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Connected Vehicles Security: A Lightweight Machine Learning Model to Detect VANET Attacks by Muawia A. Elsadig, Abdelrahman Altigani, Yasir Mohamed, Abdul Hakim Mohamed, Akbar Kannan, Mohamed Bashir, Mousab A. E. Adiel

“…The developed dataset was used to train, test, and evaluate the proposed model. In other words, two layers of enhancements were applied—using a suitable feature selection technique and fixing the dataset imbalance problem. …”
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Nature-inspired MPPT algorithms for solar PV and fault classification using deep learning techniques by S. Senthilkumar, V. Mohan, S. P. Mangaiyarkarasi, R. Gandhi Raj, K. Kalaivani, N. Kopperundevi, M. Chinnadurai, M. Nuthal Srinivasan, L. Ramachandran

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Performing the HINTS-exam using a mixed-reality head-mounted display in patients with acute vestibular syndrome: a feasibility study by Nadia Sadok, Gijs Luijten, Gijs Luijten, Gijs Luijten, Fin H. Bahnsen, Christina Gsaxner, Lorenz Peters, Theda Eichler, Theresa Rombach, Stephan Lang, Sameh Khattab, Jens Kleesiek, Jens Kleesiek, Jens Kleesiek, Jens Kleesiek, Jens Kleesiek, Dagny Holle, Moritz Meyer, Jan Egger, Jan Egger, Jan Egger, Jan Egger, Jan Egger

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Selpercatinib – a new option for a precision approach to the treatment of medullary thyroid cancer by A. K. Plugar, N. V. Severskaya, P. A. Isaev, Yu. A. Panaseykin, V. V. Polkin, L. N. Vatina, T. A. Agababyan, S. А. Ivanov, A. D. Kaprin

“…The drug effectiveness was evaluated every 2–3 months based on the results of multispiral computed tomography of the whole body and tumor marker (calcitonin and carcinoembryonic antigen) levels.Results. …”
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N-acyl homoserine lactones lactonase est816 suppresses biofilm formation and periodontitis in rats mediated by Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans by Zelda Ziyi Zhao, Junmin Wang, Xinpai Liu, Zezhi Wang, Xianyu Zheng, Wuli Li, Tianfan Cheng, Jing Zhang

“…Micro computed tomography and immunohistochemical and histological staining served to evaluate the effect of est816 on the prevention of periodontitis in vivo.Results est816 significantly attenuated biofilm formation, reduced the mRNA expression of cytolethal distending toxin, leukotoxin and poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG) and downregulated expressions of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α with low cell toxicity. …”
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A strategy for out-of-roundness damage wheels identification in railway vehicles based on sparse autoencoders by Jorge Magalhães, Tomás Jorge, Rúben Silva, António Guedes, Diogo Ribeiro, Andreia Meixedo, Araliya Mosleh, Cecília Vale, Pedro Montenegro, Alexandre Cury

“…This automatic damage identification algorithm is based on the vertical acceleration evaluated on the rails using a virtual wayside monitoring system and involves the application of a two-step procedure. …”
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Ureteral Stricture Outcomes Using Small Ureteral Access Sheath During Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery by Özer Güzel, Melih Balcı, Altuğ Tuncel, Ahmet Asfuroğlu, İbrahim Can Aykanat, Yılmaz Aslan

“…Materials and Methods: A total of 154 patients who had undergone retrograde intrarenal surgery procedures and applied a 9.5/11.5-F UAS for kidney stones between September 2016 and March 2019 were prospectively included, and intraoperative, postoperative, and late complications were evaluated. Ureteral injuries were visualized using flexible and semi-rigid ureterorenoscopy, and ureteral stricture was assessed by computed tomographic urography at one-year controls. …”
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Visualization of oral function during playing a wind instrument by a lateral dental impression: a proof-of-concept investigation by Mariko Hattori, Gen Tanabe, Sebastian B. M. Patzelt, Sebastian B. M. Patzelt, Dirk Schulze, Yuka I. Sumita, Noriyuki Wakabayashi

“…The results suggest that embouchure can be objectively evaluated using the presented technique. Making embouchure impressions to assess oral problems should enable dentists to evaluate changes in music playing resulting from oral problems or for their treatment. …”
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Assessment of the Osseointegration of Pure-Phase β-Tricalcium Phosphate (β-TCP) Ceramic Cylinder Implants in Critical Segmental Radial Bone Defects in Rabbits by Daniel Cardoso Garcia, Larissa Eckmann Mingrone, Felipe Eduardo Pinotti, Leonardo Seade, Rosane de Melo, Ademar Benévolo Lugão, José Artur Brilhante Bezerra, Marcelo Jorge Cavalcanti de Sá

“…Postoperative assessments included clinical evaluations, radiographs, micro-computed tomography, and histology at various time points to assess osseointegration and implant resorption. …”
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