Mathematical model and nanoindentation properties of the claws of Cyrtotrachelus buqueti Guer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Longhai Li, Wei Sun, Ce Guo, Huafeng Guo, Liu Lili, Ping Yu

“…To improve the quality of the SEM images, a non‐local means (NLM) algorithm and an improved NLM algorithm were applied. …”
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Gallstone Ileus following Endoscopic Stone Extraction by Yoshiya Yamauchi, Noritaka Wakui, Yasutsugu Asai, Nobuhiro Dan, Yuki Takeda, Nobuo Ueki, Takahumi Otsuka, Nobuyuki Oba, Shuta Nisinakagawa, Tatsuya Kojima

“…Although colonoscopy was performed after inserting an ileus tube, no stone was visible. Subsequent CT imaging verified the disappearance of the incarcerated stone from the ileum, suggesting that the stone had been evacuated naturally via the transanal route. …”
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Effectiveness of syndecan-1 as an adjunct diagnostic marker in small bowel injury: a report of two cases by Hideshi Okada, Keiko Suzuki, Fuminori Yamaji, Tetsuya Fukuta, Masahiro Ichihashi, Yosuke Mizuno, Takahito Miyake, Norihide Kanda

“…However, their abdominal pain did not improve, and based on posthospitalization CT reconstructive imaging, intra-abdominal hemorrhage was suspected. …”
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The alkaline treatment and its influence on the physicomechanical properties of plantain pseudostem fibers - A comparative study of treated and untreated fibers by Oswaldo Hurtado-Figueroa, Humberto Varum, María Isabel Prieto, Romel J. Gallardo Amaya, Alfonso Cobo Escamilla

“…FTIR, tensile, and elongation tests were performed. SEM images and EDS mapping allowed to conclude the phenomena that occurred in the treatments. …”
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The role of fMRI in the mind decoding process in adults: a systematic review by Sahal Alotaibi, Maher Mohammed Alotaibi, Faisal Saleh Alghamdi, Mishaal Abdullah Alshehri, Khaled Majed Bamusa, Ziyad Faiz Almalki, Sultan Alamri, Ahmad Joman Alghamdi, Mohammed Alhazmi, Hamid Osman, Mayeen U. Khandaker

“…Background Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has revolutionized our understanding of brain activity by non-invasively detecting changes in blood oxygen levels. …”
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Mountain Waves Analysis in the Vicinity of the Madrid-Barajas Airport Using the WRF Model by Javier Díaz-Fernández, Lara Quitián-Hernández, Pedro Bolgiani, Daniel Santos-Muñoz, Ángel García Gago, Sergio Fernández-González, Francisco Valero, Andrés Merino, Eduardo García‐Ortega, José Luis Sánchez, Mariano Sastre, María Luisa Martín

“…Simulated pseudosatellite images are validated using satellite observations, and an analysis is performed through several skill scores applied to brightness temperature. …”
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Thermal ablation for the treatment of malignant thyroid nodules: present and future by Yan Hu, Wei Zhou, Shangyan Xu, Wanru Jia, Guiping Zhang, Yuan Cao, Qianru Zhang, Lu Zhang, Weiwei Zhan

“…As the utilization of high-resolution imaging modalities, such as ultrasound, becomes increasingly prevalent, there has been a swift rise in the detection rates of malignant thyroid nodules (MTC). …”
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An interpretable and transparent machine learning framework for appendicitis detection in pediatric patients by Krishnaraj Chadaga, Varada Khanna, Srikanth Prabhu, Niranjana Sampathila, Rajagopala Chadaga, Shashikiran Umakanth, Devadas Bhat, K. S. Swathi, Radhika Kamath

“…Appendicitis is medically diagnosed using urine, blood, and imaging tests. In recent times, Artificial Intelligence and machine learning have been a boon for medicine. …”
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Engineering amphiphilic alkenyl lipids for self-assembly in functional hybrid nanostructures by Raúl Gimeno-Ferrero, Victoria Valdivia, Inmaculada Fernández, María Luisa García-Martín, Manuel Pernia Leal

“…Furthermore, these amphiphilic molecules can self-organize into higher-order hybrid supramolecular structures, such as vesicles, with potential applications in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).…”
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A user-friendly software to accurately count and measure cysts from the parasitic nematode Heterodera glycines by Joffrey Mejias, Djampa K. L. Kozlowski, Jackson Goshon, Thomas R. Maier, Thomas J. Baum

“…It enhances productivity by delivering annotated images and compiling data into csv files for easy analysis and reporting.…”
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Molecular profiling of frontal and occipital subcortical white matter hyperintensities in Alzheimer’s disease by Sulochan Malla, Sulochan Malla, Annie G. Bryant, Annie G. Bryant, Rojashree Jayakumar, Benjamin Woost, Nina Wolf, Andrew Li, Sudeshna Das, Sudeshna Das, Susanne J. van Veluw, Susanne J. van Veluw, Rachel E. Bennett, Rachel E. Bennett

“…White matter hyperintensities (WMHs) are commonly detected on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, occurring in both typical aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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UAV-Enabled Inspection System With No-Fly Zones: DRL-Based Joint Mobile Nest Scheduling and UAV Trajectory Design by Jin Dai, Yunfei Gao, Chao Cai, Wei Xiong, Manjia Liu

“…This paper investigates a UAV-enabled inspection system in an urban environment with no-fly zones (NFZs), where the UAV flies to inspection points to capture images while constrained by limited onboard energy. …”
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Thoracic Ultrasound in Cattle: Methods, Diagnostics, and Prognostics by Luis F. B. B. Feitoza, Brad J. White, Robert L. Larson

“…Ultrasound was introduced in the mid-20th century for back-fat thickness measurements; TUS has evolved to offer a non-invasive, real-time imaging modality that allows for the detection of lung and pleural abnormalities such as consolidations, pleural effusions, and B-lines. …”
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Statistical Analysis of Flame Oscillation Characterization of Oxy-Fuel in Heavy Oil Boiler Using OH Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence by Xin Yu, Zhen Cao, JiangBo Peng, Yang Yu, Guang Chang, Yufei Ma, XiaoHui Li, Chaobo Yang, ZhiQiang Wang

“…The present work investigated the flame structures and oscillations of oxy-fuel combustions in a heavy oil boiler using OH planar laser-induced fluorescence imaging. Combustion instabilities, such as flame oscillation and combustion fluctuation, can assess the performance of an industrial burner in the boiler. …”
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Assessment of Blood Pressure Levels and Left Ventricular Functions of American Football Players in Türkiye by Özden Seçkin Göbüt, Serkan Ünlü, Burak Sezenöz

“…Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between blood pressure, left ventricular (LV) mass, and systolic function in American football (AF) players in Türkiye using deformation imaging and to compare it with conventional echocardiographic methods. …”
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Memory and Cerebral Blood Flow in Cases of Transient Global Amnesia During and After the Attack by H. Kazui, H. Tanabe, M. Ikeda, Y. Nakagawa, J. Shiraishi, K. Hashikawa

“…Neuroradiologically, single photon emission computed tomograph hippocampal images clearly revealed a hypoperfusion confined to the medial portion of the bilateral temporal lobe only during the attack. …”
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Tailoring Bimetallic Pt/Pd Cryogels for Efficient Ethanol Electro‐Oxidation by Hadir Borg, Dániel Zámbó, Patrick Bessel, Daniel Kranz, Marina Rosebrock, Franziska Lübkemann‐Warwas, Nadja C. Bigall, Dirk Dorfs

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of the different prepared cryogel films show a cellular to dendritic superstructure regardless of the Pt and/or Pd composition in a highly reproducible manner. …”
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MEMS Acoustic Sensors: Charting the Path from Research to Real-World Applications by Qingyi Wang, Yang Zhang, Sizhe Cheng, Xianyang Wang, Shengjun Wu, Xufeng Liu

“…MEMS acoustic sensors have been increasingly widely applied in various fields, including traditional advantage areas such as microphones, stethoscopes, hydrophones, and ultrasound imaging, and cutting-edge fields such as biomedical wearable and implantable devices.…”
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Central nervous system B-cell lymphoma in a patient diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic inflammation with pontine perivascular enhancement responsive to steroids: A case report by Evangelos Koumasopoulos, Evangelia-Anna Spiteri, Aigli G Vakrakou, Panagiotis Toulas, Georgios Velonakis, George Stranjalis, Leonidas Stefanis, Maria-Eleptheria Evangelopoulos, Maria Anagnostouli

“…Afterward, regular clinical and imaging examinations and blood tests were performed. …”
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Symbiotic nutrient cycling enables the long-term survival of Aiptasia in the absence of heterotrophic food sources by Rädecker, Nils, Meibom, Anders

“…Nonetheless, isotopic labeling experiments combined with NanoSIMS imaging revealed that the contribution of algal-derived nutrients to the host metabolism remained unaffected due to an increase in algal photosynthesis and more efficient carbon translocation. …”
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