Gas production analysis for the buffer layer of high‐voltage cross‐linked polyethylene cables by Wenqing Zhou, Licheng Li, Hao Cheng, Xun Wu, Gang Liu

“…Recently, a new type of power cable fault has emerged, primarily due to defects in the buffer layer. However, there is a notable lack of effective evaluation methods for these defects in high‐voltage (HV) cables. …”
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Conformal gradient-index phononic crystal lenses: Design, theory, and application on non-planar structures by Hrishikesh Danawe, Serife Tol

“…This wave-focusing capability enhances the energy-harvesting performance of piezoelectric transducers and improves defect detection sensitivity in non-destructive evaluation (NDE) applications. …”
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Megaendoprosthesis in the treatment of bone tumors in the knee and hip region by Barjaktarović Radoslav, Popović Zoran, Radoičić Dragan

“…In the period 2006-2008 we adopted new clinical practice protocols for preoperative management in candidates for tumor megaprostheses of the hip and knee including: surgical tumor staging, histopathological verification, determinants of anatomical-mechanical defect, status of soft tissues, CT evaluation of the referent measures of pelvis, femur and tibia necessary for creation of custom made endoprosthesis and surgery plan, as well as modern, less invasive surgical approach. …”
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Assessment of Hereditary Retinal Degeneration in the English Springer Spaniel Dog and Disease Relationship to an RPGRIP1 Mutation by Kristina Narfström, Manbok Jeong, Jennifer Hyman, Richard W. Madsen, Tomas F. Bergström

“…Recent molecular studies in the English Springer Spaniel (ESS) dog have shown that PRA cases are often homozygous for a mutation in the RPGRIP1 gene, the defect also causing human RP, LCA, and cone rod dystrophies. …”
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Pears Internal Quality Inspection Based on X-Ray Imaging and Multi-Criteria Decision Fusion Model by Zeqing Yang, Jiahui Zhang, Zhimeng Li, Ning Hu, Zhengpan Qi

“…Pears are susceptible to internal defects during growth and post-harvest handling, compromising their quality and market value. …”
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Management of anophthalmia, microphthalmia and coloboma in the newborn, shared care between neonatologist and ophthalmologist: a literature review by Monica Russo, Serena Palmeri, Alice Zucconi, Aldo Vagge, Cesare Arioni

“…The prevalence of coloboma, alone or associate with other eye defects is 2–19 per 100,000 live births. Anophthalmia and microphthalmia may present as isolated or genetic syndromes, necessitating comprehensive evaluation. …”
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Structural Diagnosis of Solid Rocket Motors Using Neural Networks and Embedded Optical Strain Sensors by Georgia Korompili, Nicholaos Cholevas, Konstantinos N. Anyfantis, Günter Mußbach, Christos Riziotis

“…The evaluation of this combined approach proved highly efficient in discriminating between the healthy and the damaged condition, with an accuracy higher than 98%, and in predicting the extent of the defect with an error of 2.3 mm for the bore crack depth and 1.6° for the delamination angle (for a typical ~406 mm diameter grain) in the worst case of coexistent defects. …”
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Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome in a Young Subject by Rajiv Garg, Gunjan Rana, Siddharth Madan, Nilesh Nigam

“…Crossed diplopia was present and visual field charting demonstrated a right hemi-field defect. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was raised. …”
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Self-Supervised Drift-Resilient Classification for Time Series Industrial Anomaly Detection by Myung-Kyo Seo, Byeong Hoon Yoon, Junseung Ryu, Hyung Ju Hwang

“…Unlike conventional fault classification approaches that identify predefined defect types, our model focuses on detecting subtle, evolving anomalies in time-series vibration data. …”
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Using SDPC for Visual Exploratory Analysis of Semiconductor Production Line Sensor Data by Xinxiao Li, Xian-Hua Han, Yongqing Sun

“…This enables engineers to explore high-dimensional sensor data without noticeable delays, enhancing their ability to identify defects quickly. By integrating user-defined filter conditions and focusing on defect-relevant dimensions, SDPC enhances interpretability and accelerates root cause identification. …”
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Delayed Presentation of Pharyngeal Erosion after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion by Amit Nathani, Alexander E. Weber, Trevor C. Wahlquist, Gregory P. Graziano, Paul Park, Rakesh D. Patel

“…This case and the accompanying pertinent review of the literature highlight the importance of a thorough evaluation of dysphagia, especially in the mid- and late-term postoperative period following ACDF, when most cases of dysphagia should have been resolved. …”
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PLATELET BLOOD CONCENTRATE IN RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY OF TENDONS (EXPERIMENTAL PART) by Алексей Александрович Панов, Анна Сергеевна Панова, Олег Иванович Бондарев, Павел Алексеевич Азаров

“…The results of treatment of postoperative wound dehiscence with platelet concentrate of autologous blood and Hydrosorb Hartmann gel were evaluated. The scope of their application. Reconstructive implantology of the tendon-muscular complex, restoration of tendon enthesis, intra-trunk tendon grafting, replacement of tendon defect, treatment of postoperative wounds dehiscence. …”
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13N-NH3 myocardial perfusion imaging with reduced scan duration: a feasibility study in the era of total-body PET/CT by Xiaochun Zhang, Zeyin Xiang, Fanghu Wang, Xiaoqiang Pan, Qing Zhang, Peng Wang, Lei Jiang, Hui Yuan

“…Quantitative parameters including perfusion defect extent (Extent), total perfusion defect (TPD), summed rest score (SRS), end-diastolic volume (EDV), end-systolic volume (ESV), ejection fraction (EF), and myocardial blood flow (MBF) were analyzed. …”
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Volumetric 3D Reconstruction of Large Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Being Reconstructed with Viable Osteochondral Allograft Combined with Autograft by Nathaniel Zona BA, Daniel Moon MD, MS, MBA

“…OLT’s involve a wide spectrum of presentations varying in surface and bony defect involvement, so improving OLT characterization will be important to selecting appropriate surgical reconstruction techniques. …”
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Synthetic injectable and porous hydrogels for the formation of skeletal muscle fibers: Novel perspectives for the acellular repair of substantial volumetric muscle loss by Louise Griveau, Marion Bouvet, Emilie Christin, Cloé Paret, Lauriane Lecoq, Sylvie Radix, Thomas Laumonier, Jerome Sohier, Vincent Gache

“…We adjusted the DGL/PEG composition to achieve a stiffness conducive to the attachment and proliferation of murine immortalized myoblasts and human primary muscle stems cells, sustaining the formation and maturation of muscle fibers in vitro . We then evaluated the potential of one selected “myogenic-porous hydrogel” as a supportive structure for muscle repair in a large tibialis anterior muscle defect in rats. …”
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Impact of pulmonary infection on thoracoscopic surgery outcomes in children with CPAM: a retrospective study by Cui-xia Yuan, Chun Wu, Zheng-Xia Pan, Yong-Gang Li

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SHARP-Net: A Refined Pyramid Network for Deficiency Segmentation in Culverts and Sewer Pipes by Rasha Alshawi, Md Meftahul Ferdaus, Md Tamjidul Hoque, Kendall Niles, Ken Pathak, Steve Sloan

“…Evaluated on the culvert–sewer defects dataset and the DeepGlobe land cover dataset, SHARP-Net demonstrated superior performance. …”
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Clinical outcome and volumetric 3D analysis of biofluorescence imaging system guided surgery for Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw(MRONJ) by Sooshin Hwang, Hyouk Keun Jee, Yesel Kim, Hong-Cheol Yoon, Pil-Young Yun, Jeong-Kui Ku

“…Healing ratio per month was calculated through measuring difference between postoperative defect and last follow-up defect volume by analyzing CBCT. …”
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Nanohydroxyapatite Silicate-Based Cement Improves the Primary Stability of Dental Implants: An In Vitro Study by Hooman Khorshidi, Saeed Raoofi, Maryam Najafi, Mohammad Hassan Kalantari, Jamshid Khorshidi Malahmadi, Reza Derafshi

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of nanohydroxyapatite powder (Nano-HA) in combination with accelerated Portland cement (APC) on implant primary stability in surgically created circumferential bone defects in a bovine rib in vitro model. …”
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Case Report: First use of dental bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate composite without UV light polymerization for repair of iatrogenic CSF leak following a frontal craniotomy plus t... by Haman Nassourou Oumarou, Haman Nassourou Oumarou, Ndome Toto Orlane

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate (bis-GMA) without UV light polymerization for the repair of refractory iatrogenic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks with large skull base defects.BackgroundCSF leakage remains a common complication after neurosurgical interventions with a substantial resultant impact on morbidity and increased healthcare costs. …”
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