On the Impact of Labeled Sample Selection in Semisupervised Learning for Complex Visual Recognition Tasks by Eftychios Protopapadakis, Athanasios Voulodimos, Anastasios Doulamis

“…., graph-based approaches (harmonic functions and anchor graph), low-density separation, and smoothness-based multiple regressors, and evaluated in two real-world challenging computer vision applications: image-based concrete defect recognition on tunnel surfaces and video-based activity recognition for industrial workflow monitoring.…”
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Current treatment concepts for osteochondral lesions of the talus by Chen-Chie Wang, Kai-Chiang Yang, Ing-Ho Chen

“…For large lesions, osteochondral autografting and allografting are better options to reconstruct the articular defect, as they have better contours and mechanical strength. …”
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Object Detection using YOLOv8 : A Systematic Review by Nugraha Asthra Megantara, Ema Utami

“…This study is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) that comprehensively reviews the recent advances in YOLOv8-based object detection models and their implementations in various application fields, such as UAV aerial photography, fruit ripeness identification, road defect detection, forest fire smoke detection, and medical imaging. …”
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Study on the orientation detection of surface cracks by electromagnetic acoustic emission by Zhichao Cai

“…Recently, we have shown that an electromagnetically induced acoustic emission method can detect active defect with elastic waves. In this article, the ability of the electromagnetically induced acoustic emission method for finding the orientation of cracks is studied. …”
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Classical Versus Bayesian Error-Controlled Sampling Under Lognormal Distributions with Type II Censoring by Huasen Zhou, Wenhao Gui

“…The analysis focuses on how variations in prior distributions, specifically the beta distribution for defect rates, influence the producer’s and consumer’s risks, along with the optimal sample size. …”
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Types of devices used in ridge split procedure for alveolar bone expansion: A systematic review. by Nayansi Jha, Eun Ha Choi, Nagendra Kumar Kaushik, Jae Jun Ryu

“…The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate instrumentation procedures of the alveolar ridge expansion technique (ARST) with or without Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) and to identify the most used instruments for successful outcome. …”
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Application of dental pulp stem cell-conditioned medium combined with deep cryopreservation of autologous cranial flaps by Ye Liu, Yonghao Liu, Zhifei Ye, Xinxin Wang, Junyi Li, Peter L. Mei, Li Duan, Ben Wang, Chun Xu, Wei Xiong, Yan He, Qingsong Ye

“…Methods Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) were cultured in serum-free medium to generate DPSC-CM. To evaluate the preservation efficacy of DPSC-CM, first, DPSC-CM was preliminarily evaluated by examining the cell viability after freezing and resuscitation. …”
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Diagnostic dilemma: Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy in a 70-year-Old woman by Alexandra Pietraszkiewicz, Azraa Ayesha, Kathleen B. Digre, Judith EA. Warner, Meagan D. Seay, Alison V. Crum, Bradley J. Katz

“…She had no afferent pupillary defect and intraocular pressures were normal. Fundus examination revealed cup-to-disc ratios of 0.9 and 0.7 with an inferior notch on the right. …”
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Molecular characterization of imprinting disorders: Beckwith–Wiedemann, Silver–Russell, and Prader-Willi syndromes in Egyptian patients by Amal M. Mohamed, Ola Eid, Marwa Farid, Engy Ashaat, Ghada M. H. Abdel-Salam, Hala T. El-Bassyouni, Mahmoud Essa, Rana Mahrous, Peter S. F. Erian, Khaled M. Refaat, Alaaeldin Fayez, Maha Zaki

“…HMGA2 mutation should be verified in SRs patients with negative 11p15 methylation defect and matUPD7.…”
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Gradual reputation dynamics evolve and sustain cooperation in indirect reciprocity. by Hitoshi Yamamoto, Isamu Okada, Takahisa Suzuki

“…Results suggest gradual reputation dynamics that increase and decrease gradually due to cooperation or defection. However, a person's reputation remains unchanged only when they defect against a bad reputation. …”
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Intraoperative diagnosis of an anterior sacral meningocele mimicking a giant ovarian cyst in an adult by Simsek Hakan

“…Her MR imaging studies and computed tomography (CT) scans revealed multiple ASM sacs and defects of the anterior wall of the sacrum. Conclusion. …”
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The composite extensor retinaculum cutaneous flap: an anatomical cadaveric study by Sadhishaan Sreedharan, Richard J Ross, Jens Joerg Froelich, William A Cuellar, Siddharth Karanth

“…Vascularised tissue to reconstruct the skin and extensor defect would be the ideal reconstruction in both the acute and delayed settings. …”
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Uso do retalho miogorduroso segmentar do músculo latíssimo do dorso em decúbito único para reconstrução da mama pós-quadrantectomia externa Use of latissimus dorsi muscle segment w... by João Batista Fortaleza de Araújo, Luiz Gonzaga Porto Pinheiro, Sérgio Saboya Pinheiro de Sousa, João Ivo Xavier Rocha, Patrícia Lopes Gaspar, Leila Yasmim Maria Cidrão Fortaleza

“…In quadrantectomy, the options for defect repair range from primary closure to the use of oncoplastic surgery techniques. …”
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CO40 | The co-inheritance of two ITGB3 variants exerting additive detrimental effects on platelets leads to variant Glanzmann thrombasthenia

“…When both variants were co-expressed, the combined defect was more severe, with further reduced receptor surface expression and significantly impaired cell functions. …”
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Optimizing Low-Pressure Die Casting of A356 Aluminum Alloy Wheel Rims: A Novel Side Core With Integrated Cooling System by Roni Kusnowo, Hanif Azis Budiarto, Cecep Ruskandi, Sophiadi Gunara, Ery Hidayat, Muhammad Nahrowi, Emma Dwi Ariyani

“…The objective is to reduce cycle time and minimize casting defects. The methodology involves 3D modeling using SolidWorks and simulations performed with MAGMAsoft to evaluate filling and solidification behavior, air pressure, and air entrapment. …”
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Comparison of Sleep Disorders among Nightshift guard men in Iran University Hospitals Using ESS and PSQI questionnairesin 2009 by F Rahimpour, S Mohammadi, MA Aghilinejad, MS Attarchi, M Malek, N Dehghan

“…Abstract Introduction:More than 8-12% of healthy people suffered from sleep disorders worldwide. This problem evaluated among guards in a little past studies. We aimed to assess this defect among hospital guards of Iran university of Medical Sciences. …”
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Effect of Rotational Speed on Mechanical Properties of AA5083/AA6082 Friction Stir Welded T-Joints for Naval Applications by Guido Di Bella, Chiara Borsellino, Mohamed Chairi, Davide Campanella, Gianluca Buffa

“…In contrast, higher rotational speeds led to defect formation, such as wormholes, and compromised mechanical performance. …”
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A Metallurgical Study of Micro Plasma Arc Welded Joint of Austenitic Stainless-steel Blank by V. Haldar, S. Pal

“…The tensile fracture surface contains lots of dimples and voids, which indicates good ductility of the joint. A defect free and good joint efficiency is achieved by using MPAW.…”
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Deficiency in CCR2 increases susceptibility of mice to infection with an intracellular pathogen, Francisella tularensis LVS, but does not impair development of protective immunity. by Sherry L Kurtz, Roberto De Pascalis, Anda I Meierovics, Karen L Elkins

“…Here we used murine infection with the Live Vaccine Strain (LVS) of Francisella tularensis to evaluate the role of CCR2 during primary and secondary parenteral responses to this prototype intracellular bacterium. …”
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Effect of sterilization on the cutting efficiency of two different rotary NiTi instruments (An In- vitro Study) by Merna Mamdouh Botros, Kariem Mostafa ElBatouty, Tariq Yehia Abdelrahman

“…This study assessed the performance of two batches of NiTi dental rotary files—Mani Jizai (Jz) and Dentsply ProTaper Next (PTN)—by evaluating their cutting efficiency. Methods A total of 80 files (40 from each type), with 8x digital microscope magnification used for defect inspection, were tested half of which before and the other half after sterilization. …”
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