Usability, acceptance, and the role of realism in virtual humans for breathing exercise training by Sanobar Dar, Aniko Ekart, Ulysses Bernardet

“…We also evaluated the role of realism in acceptance of and adherence to the virtual coach. …”
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Protein expression patterns of cell cycle regulators in operable breast cancer. by Flora Zagouri, Vassiliki Kotoula, George Kouvatseas, Maria Sotiropoulou, Triantafyllia Koletsa, Theofani Gavressea, Christos Valavanis, Helen Trihia, Mattheos Bobos, Georgios Lazaridis, Angelos Koutras, George Pentheroudakis, Pantelis Skarlos, Dimitrios Bafaloukos, Niki Arnogiannaki, Sofia Chrisafi, Christos Christodoulou, Pavlos Papakostas, Gerasimos Aravantinos, Paris Kosmidis, Charisios Karanikiotis, George Zografos, Christos Papadimitriou, George Fountzilas

“…<h4>Background-aim</h4>To evaluate the prognostic role of elaborate molecular clusters encompassing cyclin D1, cyclin E1, p21, p27 and p53 in the context of various breast cancer subtypes.…”
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Variability of three‐dimensional knee morphology cannot be effectively assessed using a coronal plane knee alignment classification in total knee arthroplasty patients by Ishaan Jagota, Joshua Twiggs, Brad Miles, Jonathan V. Baré

“…These 3D anatomical measurements are also evaluated across CPAK groups. Methods A retrospective analysis of the 360 Med Care computed tomography (CT) database was performed. …”
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3D-Printed Cutting Guide in Oncological Pelvic Surgery: A Case Report and Proof of Concept Validation of Cutting Guide Accuracy by Anna Bertoli Borgognoni, Arne Oliver Lücke, Katerina Znacko, Karen Eich Hammer, Thomas Baad-Hansen

“…Following this, the guide underwent computed tomography (CT) scanning, and a 3D digital model was reconstructed. …”
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Association Between Visit-to-Visit Mean Arterial Pressure Variability and the Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease and Ischemic Stroke Among Patients With Hypertension in Thailand by Boonsub Sakboonyarat, Jaturon Poovieng, Ram Rangsin

“…MAP variability was computed based on the MAP values across 3 visits within 1 year and expressed as standard deviation (SD). …”
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The role of mitochondria-related genes in hepatocellular carcinoma prognosis: construction of prognostic models based on machine learning by Fei Gao, Fei Teng, Yuxiang Wan, Qiaoli Zhang, Jinchang Huang

“…Future research should prioritize clinical validation of these findings and evaluate the translational potential of the identified drug candidates in HCC.…”
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ASSESSMENT OF AVIATION SECURITY SCREENERS PROFFICIENCY BY MEANS OF APPLYING THE A. BIRNBAUM TWO-PARAMETER MODEL by B. V. Zubkov, A. K. Volkov

“…The necessity to improve assessment of aviation security screeners’ competence has been analyzed. Computer based training systems have been widely used in the process of screeners’ training and evaluating the results of training. …”
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Risk Factors for Esophageal Collateral Veins in Cirrhosis with and without Previous Endoscopic Esophageal Variceal Therapy by Qianqian Li, Xiaozhong Guo, Ji Feng, Xiangbo Xu, Saurabh Chawla, Hongyu Li, Xingshun Qi

“…We retrospectively screened cirrhotic patients who had contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) images to evaluate ECVs and upper gastrointestinal endoscopic reports to evaluate gastroesophageal varices at our department. …”
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Arterial Tortuosity and Its Correlation with White Matter Hyperintensities in Acute Ischemic Stroke by Ke Shang, Xiao Chen, Chang Cheng, Xiang Luo, Shabei Xu, Wei Wang, Chenchen Liu

“…All subjects received three-dimensional computed tomography angiography (CTA). Arterial tortuosity was evaluated using the tortuosity index. …”
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Epidemiological tracking and population assignment of the non-clonal bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei. by Julia Dale, Erin P Price, Heidie Hornstra, Joseph D Busch, Mark Mayo, Daniel Godoy, Vanaporn Wuthiekanun, Anthony Baker, Jeffrey T Foster, David M Wagner, Apichai Tuanyok, Jeffrey Warner, Brian G Spratt, Sharon J Peacock, Bart J Currie, Paul Keim, Talima Pearson

“…Here, we use multiple Bayesian approaches to evaluate the compositional robustness of these populations, and provide assignment results for MLST sequence types (STs). …”
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Predicting Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis Using Preoperative Multiparameter Data Based on Imaging, Serology, and Clinical Features in Unifocal Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma by Junlin HE, Wenjing CHEN, Lili HU, Yongsheng WANG, Jing CHEN, Ming WU

“…Objective: To evaluate the predictive performance of preoperative multiparameter data, including computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, clinical features, and serology, for central cervical lymph node metastasis (CLNM) in unifocal papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and to develop a nomogram model for predicting CLNM preoperatively. …”
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Improving multi-talker binaural DOA estimation by combining periodicity and spatial features in convolutional neural networks by Reza Varzandeh, Simon Doclo, Volker Hohmann

“…The performance of the proposed system is evaluated in static source scenarios with 2–3 talkers in two reverberant environments under varying signal-to-noise ratios using recorded background noises. …”
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Isfahan Artificial Intelligence Event 2023: Macular Pathology Detection Competition by Farnaz Sedighin, Maryam Monemian, Zahra Zojaji, Ahmadreza Montazerolghaem, Mohammad Amin Asadinia, Seyed Mojtaba Mirghaderi, Seyed Amin Naji Esfahani, Mohammad Kazemi, Reza Mokhtari, Maryam Mohammadi, Mohadese Ramezani, Mahnoosh Tajmirriahi, Hossein Rabbani

“…Background: Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) methods have become of great interest for diagnosing macular diseases over the past few decades. …”
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Unveiling Pharmacological Mechanisms of <i>Bombyx mori</i> (Abresham), a Traditional Arabic Unani Medicine for Ischemic Heart Disease: An Integrative Molecular Simulation Study by Doni Dermawan, Nasser Alotaiq

“…Future work should focus on experimental validation of these computational findings through in vitro and in vivo studies.…”
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Efficiency of Renewable Energy Potential Utilization in European Union: Towards Responsible Net-Zero Policy by Ewa Chodakowska, Joanicjusz Nazarko, Łukasz Nazarko

“…This study evaluates the efficiency of EU countries in utilizing their geographical potential for wind and solar energy production. …”
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Semantic Characteristics of the Internal Psychological Context as an Indicator of Student Personal Development by Tatiana S. Vershinina, Natalia V. Zhukova

“…The respondents’ repertory grids were analyzed using the co-therapeutic computer system “KELLI,” descriptive statistics, and mathematical statistics (Statistica v. 12). …”
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Features and perspectives of application of the rapidly exploring random tree method for motion planning of autonomous robotic manipulators by V. V. Golubov, S. V. Manko

“…The effectiveness of applying such methods for solving problems associated with planning the motions of robotic manipulators of various types was evaluated using computer and natural simulation methods.Results. …”
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Numerical simulation of exponentially stratified magneto-nanofluid flow across stretchable surface in Darcy porous medium by Abbas Khan, Hashim, Muhammad Farooq, Wasim Jamshed, Mohamed R. Eid, Basim M. Makhdoum, Kamel Guedri

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Performance of Machine Learning in Diagnosing KRAS (Kirsten Rat Sarcoma) Mutations in Colorectal Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Kaixin Chen, Yin Qu, Ye Han, Yan Li, Huiyan Gao, De Zheng

“…The modeling variables were derived from clinical characteristics, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography/computed tomography, and pathological histology. …”
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Support of Migrant Reception, Integration, and Social Inclusion by Intelligent Technologies by Leo Wanner, Daniel Bowen, Marta Burgos, Ester Carrasco, Jan Černocký, Toni Codina, Jevgenijs Danilins, Steffi Davey, Joan de Lara, Eleni Dimopoulou, Ekaterina Egorova, Christine Gebhard, Jens Grivolla, Elena Jaramillo-Rojas, Matthias Klusch, Athanasios Mavropoulos, Maria Moudatsou, Artemisia Nikolaidou, Dimos Ntioudis, Irene Rodríguez, Mirela Rosgova, Yash Shekhawat, Alexander Shvets, Oleksandr Sobko, Grigoris Tzionis, Stefanos Vrochidis

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