Distributed storage systems such as Ceph have been widely adopted, with erasure coding technology being an essential fault-tolerance technique. While ensuring data reliability and security, it significantly reduces the cost of data storage. Due to th...
In the realm of Ceph distributed storage systems, ensuring swift and symmetrical data recovery during severe data corruption scenarios is pivotal for data reliability and system stability. This paper introduces an innovative FPGA-based Multi-Dimensio...
Background: This study aimed to compare the measurement agreement and intramethod reliability of four cephalometric analysis workflows: manual tracing, semi-automated digital analysis (Dolphin), fully automated AI-based analysis (WebCeph), and expert...
Cephalometric analysis is essential in patients with cleft palate only (CPO) for the assessment of craniofacial morphology and treatment planning. This study evaluated the test–retest repeatability of CephX AI-driven cephalometric analysis and...
Background: This study aimed to compare the reproducibility and reliability of the AI-supported WebCeph and app-aided OneCeph cephalometric analysis programs with a manual analysis method and to evaluate the analysis times. Methods: The study materia...
Objectives: This study evaluated the accuracy of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based cephalometric software (WebCeph version 2.0.0.) compared with manual tracing and determined whether stratifying patients by chronological age or dentition stage pr...
With the rapid development of the education industry and the expansion of university enrollment scale, it is difficult for the original teaching resource operation and maintenance management mode and utilization efficiency to meet the demands of teac...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to compare the associations of digital measurements obtained from orthopantomographies (OPGs) or panoramic radiographs and lateral cephalograms in evaluating facial asymmetry in patients with different skeletal...
Data are important and ever growing in data-intensive scientific environments. Such research data growth requires data storage systems that play pivotal roles in data management and analysis for scientific discoveries. Redundant Array of Independent...
(1) Background: This retrospective cohort study aimed to investigate the cephalometric evaluation of facial height ratio (FHR) and growth patterns. (2) Methods: We assessed facial height ratios, the y-axis to SN angle, and growth patterns in 94 parti...
This paper proposes a new resource management scheme that supports SLA (Service-Level Agreement) in a bigdata distributed storage system. Basically, it makes use of two mapping modes, isolated mode and shared mode, in an adaptive manner. In specific,...
As advancements in digital technologies reshape the modern healthcare, integrating digital impression techniques, such as intraoral 3D scanning and 3D analysis and treatment planning, is becoming increasingly essential in the standard care of infants...
Background/Objectives: Artificial intelligence has accelerated cephalometric analysis by enabling rapid and standardized measurements. However, whether these automated outputs can be considered clinically interchangeable with expert manual tracing re...
Background/Objectives: Cephalometric analysis is essential in orthodontics and for studying conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). However, manually identifying anatomical landmarks and segmenting the pharyngeal airway on lateral...
Background/Objectives: Clinically evident portal hypertension (CEPH) is a major risk factor for the development and poor outcomes of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of this study was to determine the impact of CEPH on the risk of HCC recurren...
This work describes the hydroxyapatite nanoparticle (HAP) preparation from eggshell waste and their application as an adsorbent for Cephalexin (Ceph) antibiotic removal from aqueous solutions. Chemical precipitation with phosphoric acid was used to e...
The characteristic alkaloid component of the leaves of the catnip shrub (Catha edulis) is cathinone, and its synthetic analogs form a major group of recreational drugs. Cathinone derivatives are chiral compounds. In the literature, several chiral met...
Pyelo-hepatic abscess is a rare complication of upper urinary tract infections (UTIs). We describe a case of polymicrobial pyelo-hepatic abscess in an immunocompetent patient. A 71-year-old male patient with a double-J stent for right ureteral lithia...
The increase in fluoroquinolone (FQ)-resistant Escherichia coli (EC) is a serious global problem. In addition, much of acute uncomplicated cystitis (AUC) cases are caused by EC. FQs have been selected for the treatment of cystitis in outpatients, and...
Background: Cephalometric analysis (CA) is an indispensable diagnostic tool in orthodontics for treatment planning and outcome assessment. Manual CA is time-consuming and prone to variability. Methods: This study aims to compare the accuracy and repe...
Background: Citrobacter freundii (CFC) and Enterobacter cloacae (ECLC) species complexes represent important causes of hospital-associated infections, frequently are related to outbreaks, and have a great ability to develop antimicrobial resistance....
Objective: To investigate the variation between the non-syndromic cleft lip and/or palate (NSCLP) and non-cleft (NC) subjects in relation to the lip morphology (LM) and nasolabial angle (NLA). Materials and Methods: Lateral cephalogram (Late. Ceph.)...
Diabetic wound infections caused by conventional antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains are fast emerging, leading to life-threatening situations (e.g., high costs, morbidity, and mortality) associated with delayed healing and chronic inf...
The nasal septum is believed to play a crucial role in the development of the craniofacial skeleton. Nasal septum deviation (NSD) is a common condition, affecting 18–65% of individuals. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of NSD and its p...
This paper briefly reports the occurrence and epidemiology of carbapenem-resistant but cephalosporin-susceptible (Car-R/Ceph-S) Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from urinary tract infections (UTIs) in a tertiary-care hospital in the Southern Region of...
Genetic variants identified by three large genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of educational attainment (EA) were used to test a polygenic selection model. Weighted and unweighted polygenic scores (PGS) were calculated and compared across populat...
We detail the development of the ancestry informative single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) panel forming part of the VISAGE Basic Tool (BT), which combines 41 appearance predictive SNPs and 112 ancestry predictive SNPs (three SNPs shared between se...
Organophosphorus compounds (OPC) are a large class of organic compounds that provide a wide range of applications, and their importance has grown steadily in recent years. In each category and family, these compounds have similarities and differences...
Bladder cancer (BC) is the 6th most common cancer worldwide, with tobacco smoking considered as its main risk factor. Accumulating evidence has found associations between genetic variants and the risk of BC. Candidate gene-environment interaction stu...
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most frequent cause of infection among non-fermenting Gram-negative bacteria, predominantly affecting immunocompromised patients, but its pathogenic role should not be disregarded in immunocompetent patients. These patho...
Introduction: The mass-harvesting of digitized medical data has prompted their use as a clinical and research tool. The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy and reliability of artificial intelligence derived cephalometric landmark identi...
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The aim of this study was to evaluate spontaneous bone regeneration after cysts enucleation of the jaws without the use of bone grafting materials. We included 18 patients at random (11 men and 7 women) with a mean age of 31.8 years, with jaw cysts t...
Background: We investigated the relationship between the mandibular Curve of Spee (COS) and a persisting primary second mandibular molar (ppM2) due to an agenesis of the second mandibular premolar, using a digital software technique. Methods: Digital...
In large-scale distributed storage simulations, disk simulation plays a critical role in evaluating system reliability, scalability, and performance. However, the existing virtual disk technologies face challenges in supporting ultra-large capacities...
The prehistory of the Lithuanian population and genetic relationship to other populations are poorly studied. Thus, the Lithuanian population, as an object of study, is interesting due to its partial isolation with genetic distinctiveness within the...
Background/Objective: To evaluate the reliability, diagnostic accuracy and time efficiency of an artificial intelligence (AI)-automated method (CephX) and a semiautomated method (INVIVO) for upper airway segmentation, the manual digital method (ITK-S...
Aim: This study aimed to assess the impact of rapid palatal expansion (RPE) treatment on vertical craniodentofacial characteristics and upper airway dimensions in individuals with crossbites and skeletal discrepancies. Subjects and Methods: The study...
Background/Objectives: This study aims to evaluate mandibular condylar asymmetry in individuals with different types of skeletal malocclusions using a three-dimensional imaging technique, and to determine the relationship between these anomalies and...
This study evaluated the reliability of artificial intelligence (AI)-based cephalometric measurements of overjet (OJ) and overbite (OB) and their agreement with manual assessment and investigated factors that may influence measurement outcomes. This...
Background: The aim of this study was to compare the cephalometric effects of the Carriere Motion 3D Appliance, cervical headgear, and Class II elastics during the T0–T1 period in the treatment of Class II malocclusion. Methods: In this retrosp...
Background: Dietary calcium and vitamin D are essential for bone development. Apart from diet, physical activity may potentially improve and sustain bone health. Objective: To investigate the relationship between the dietary intake of calcium and vit...
Breakfast frequency is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in Western populations, possibly via the types of food eaten or the timing of food consumption, but associations in Malaysian adolescents are unknown. While the timing of breakf...
Background/Objectives: Clinical intraoral photographs are important for orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and documentation. This study aimed to evaluate deep learning algorithms trained utilizing actual cephalometric measurements for the cl...
Since the Human Genome Project’s completion in 2003, the need for increased population genetic literacy has grown exponentially. To address this need, public health professionals must be educated appropriately to serve the public best. This stu...
The discovery of energy materials increasingly couples high-throughput computation with machine learning, but the data and models behind a given study are rarely left in a state that lets others, or the original authors months later, re-run or extend...
(1) Background: The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of fixed orthodontic treatment using the Damon self-ligating system on incisor inclination and soft tissue facial profile. Additionally, the study compared the outcomes of premolar extra...
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the reproducibility of artificial intelligence (AI) in identifying cephalometric landmarks, comparing its performance with manual tracing by an experienced orthodontist. Methods: A high-quality lateral cephalo...
The sustained and controlled delivery of antimicrobial drugs has been largely studied using nanomaterials, like metal organic frameworks (MOFs), and various polymers. However, not much attention has been given to combining MOFs and biodegradable poly...
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Quality of life (QOL) is a proxy of health and social well-being. Hence, it is vital to assess QOL as it informs the strategies of policymakers to enhance the living conditions in communities. Rural areas in emerging economies are underserved in term...
Background/Objectives: Combining orthognathic surgery with orthodontic therapy is a crucial approach for correcting severe dentofacial deformities that orthodontics alone cannot address. This study aimed to quantify skeletal, dental, and soft tissue...
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