Semi-natural modelling in the analysis of the discriminatory characteristics of the image sensor with the exponential correlation function by Vladimir Pavlovich Gerasimov, Vladimir Danilovich Kovalyov, Sergey Vladimirovich Gerasimov, Alexander Yur'yevich Darzhanija

“…The article on the example of designing of mathematical model of one channel of the visual-sensor of the robotic system, designed to fight forest fires, presented the method of analysis of the compliance of hypothetical and real discriminatory characteristics of the designed measuring device. …”
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Women in the Paintings of Johannes Vermeer and (Edward Hopper) A Comparative Research by Mohammad Salh Rostam Zadeh

“… Women have always been one of the most important subjects of works of visual arts, especially painting. And this shows the importance and status of women in different societies. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF AN INFORMATION SySTEM FOR CALCULATING PARAMETERS OF THERMOELECTRIC COOLERS by A. К. Steshenko, A. V. Dudarev

“…For convenience in analyzing results, the IS visualizes them in a tabular form and in the form of graphs, giving them in priority of importance for the operator. …”
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A SURVEY OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF SYNANTHROPIC COCKROACHES IN ANIMAL FARMS AND FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS IN BULGARIA by B. Boneva, Pl. Marutsov, G. Zhelev

“…The survey was carried out in 52 sites (42 AFs and 10 FPPs), by questionnaire-visual survey and monitoring catch method. The presence of cockroaches was found in 78.57% of AFs and 0% of FPPs. …”
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The Application of Digital Holographic Speckle Pattern Interferometry to the Structural Condition Study of a Plaster Sample by Kyriaki Kosma, Vivi Tornari

“…We use non-destructive Digital Holographic Speckle Pattern Interferometry (DHSPI), post-processing image analysis and one-dimensional exponential analysis to visualize, map and describe the structural condition of a plaster-based material. …”
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uArm Swift simulation and control by Schütz Damien, Hepworth J.H.

“…The testing illustrated that the proposed simulation was precise and a viable method to showcase the operation of this robot.…”
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Total protein content in samples of dry red wine from various manufacturers for quality and authenticity control by Gasanova Dariya, Yang Jun-Lin, Chen Xiao-Yi, Smirnov Sergey, Levashov Pavel

“…Visual estimation of protein content also yielded results close to the exact ones measured; thus, the method is prospective to be applied for field and home conditions.…”
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Sagittal alignment to predict efficiency in pulsed radiofrequency for cervical facet joint pain by Cheng-Yo Yen, Sheng-Min Lin, Hong Yu Chen, Shih-Wei Wang, Yu-Duan Tsai, Cien-Leong Chye, Te-Yuan Chen, Hao-Kuang Wang, Kuo-Wei Wang

“…The corresponding optimal cutoff for discriminating a poor outcome was 7° for the C2–C7 Cobb angle and − 2° for the angle measured using the Jackson method.…”
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DyTAM: Accelerating Wind Turbine Inspections with Dynamic UAV Trajectory Adaptation by Serhii Svystun, Lukasz Scislo, Marcin Pawlik, Oleksandr Melnychenko, Pavlo Radiuk, Oleg Savenko, Anatoliy Sachenko

“…To overcome these limitations and enhance inspection efficacy, we introduce the Dynamic Trajectory Adaptation Method (DyTAM), a novel approach for automated wind turbine inspections using UAVs. …”
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The Occurrence of <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i> sensu lato in <i>Ixodes ricinus</i> Ticks Collected from Nature-Educational and Tourist Trails in the Poprad Landscape Park by Sylwia Koczanowicz, Magdalena Nowak-Chmura, Anna Kocoń, Grzegorz Rączka, Marek Asman

“…DNA was isolated from 213 <i>I. ricinus</i> ticks using the ammonia method. To detect pathogens in ticks, PCR and nested PCR methods were used. …”
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Prognosis of asymptomatic endolymphatic hydrops in healthy volunteers: A five‐year cohort study by Takahiro Kimura, Tadashi Kitahara, Tadao Okayasu, Masaharu Sakagami, Tomoyuki Shiozaki, Hiroshi Inui, Toshizo Koizumi, Mariko Kakudo

“…The endolymphatic space was visualized using Naganawa's method of contrast‐enhanced MRI with intravenous gadolinium injection and evaluated using Nakashima's method of 2D imaging analysis. …”
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Strategic fertilizer placement in containers influences liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) growth, reproduction, and competitiveness with ornamentals by Manjot Kaur Sidhu, Sushila Chaudhari, Roberto Lopez, Eric L Patterson, Debalina Saha

“…Liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha L.) is a problematic weed for nurseries and greenhouses, and currently, no effective method exists for controlling it in greenhouses. This study assessed liverwort growth, reproduction, and its competitiveness with ornamental plants in response to the strategic placement of controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs). …”
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Avatars for the masses: smartphone-based reconstruction of humans for virtual reality by Timo Menzel, Erik Wolf, Stephan Wenninger, Niklas Spinczyk, Lena Holderrieth, Carolin Wienrich, Ulrich Schwanecke, Marc Erich Latoschik, Mario Botsch

“…Consequently, the demand for realistic virtual humans – and methods for creating them – is rapidly growing. However, despite extensive research into 3D reconstruction of avatars from real humans, an easy and affordable method for generating realistic and VR-capable avatars is still lacking: Existing methods are either limited to complex capture hardware and/or controlled lab environments, do not provide sufficient visual fidelity, or cannot be rendered at sufficient frame rates for multi-avatar VR applications. …”
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Exploring the professional identity of physicians experienced in older persons’ health care - implications for medical education: A qualitative study by Annemarie Moll-Jongerius, Kirsten Langeveld, Wing Tong, Tahir Masud, Martin Smalbrugge, Anneke W.M. Kramer, Wilco P. Achterberg

“…To this end, we explored the perceptions of physicians who care for older persons regarding who they are as a physician, and what they think is important for older persons’ health care. Methods A qualitative study based on a constructivist research paradigm was conducted, using individual semi-structured, in-depth interviews and a visual research method (photo elicitation) as a prompt. …”
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Estimates of the statistical correlation between the extreme ice pressure patterns with various spatial resolution by S. V. Klyachkin

“…The most widely used method of obtaining the ice pressure information is model simulations. …”
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A Novel Approach to Optimize Key Limitations of Azure Kinect DK for Efficient and Precise Leaf Area Measurement by Ziang Niu, Ting Huang, Chengjia Xu, Xinyue Sun, Mohamed Farag Taha, Yong He, Zhengjun Qiu

“…To correct RGB–depth misalignment, a unified recalibration method was developed to ensure accurate alignment between RGB and depth data. …”
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Multidimensional image morphing-fast image-based rendering of open 3D and VR environments by Simon Seibt, Bastian Kuth, Bartosz von Rymon Lipinski, Thomas Chang, Marc Erich Latoschik

“…Therefore, we introduce multimorphing, a novel rendering method based on the spatial data structure of 2D image patches, called the image graph. …”
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Study of calcium-containing compounds as catalysts for the esterification of glycerol with higher carboxylic acids by Yu. L. Zotov, D. M. Zapravdina, E. V. Shishkin, Yu. V. Popov

“…To investigate the catalytic activity of calcium-containing basic catalysts for the esterification of glycerol with higher carboxylic acids in order to develop a low-waste technology for the production of multifunctional additives, as well as to assess the possibility of using the reaction products for the processing of polyvinyl chloride.Methods. The consumption of oleic acid during synthesis was monitored using a titrimetric method of analysis with visual indication. …”
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Maternal satisfaction and birth experiences after elective induction vs. spontaneous onset in late-term pregnancy: a register-based study by Sahruh Turkmen, Linnea Binfare

“…Methods In this register-based retrospective cohort study, we included pregnant women in late term (≥ 41 + 0 to < 42 + 0) who gave birth in Sweden during 2020–2021. …”
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Effect of Hot and Cold Chinese Medicine Whirlpool Bath Combined with Motor Control Training on Patients with Shoulder-Hand Syndrome after Stroke by ZHANG Yuming, ZHANG Xiufang, CHEN Jie, LI Ning, ZHANG Xiaolin, ZHANG Ming

“…Before and after four weeks of treatment, visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the severity of shoulder pain; overflow method was used to evaluate the degree of hand swelling; Fugl-Meyer assessment upper extremity (FMA-UE) was used to evaluate motor function of the affected limb; modified Barthel index (MBI) was used to evaluate the activities of daily living; motor activity log-amount of use (MAL-AOU) and motor activity log-quality of movement (MAL-QOM) were recorded by the motor activity record sheet.ResultsCompared with those before treatment, VAS score and hand swelling value of both groups decreased significantly after treatment, while FMA-UE, MBI, MAL-AOU and MAL-QOM scores increased significantly after treatment, and the differences were statistically significant (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). …”
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