The rapid advancement of genomic technologies has significantly transformed biomedical research and clinical applications, particularly in oncology. Identifying patient-specific genetic mutations has become a crucial tool for early cancer detection a...
The aim of this study was to show a novel and accurate digital measurement protocol by analyzing the area and volume for interproximal tooth enamel surface reduction. In total, 14 lower teeth from all dental sectors were embedded into an epoxy resin...
Studies on the structure of the distal phalanx help explain the development of laminitis. Additionally, examining the structure of the distal phalanx from a taxonomic perspective also contributes to veterinary anatomy. In this study, we examined shap...
Covering an area of approximately 97 km2 and with a maximum depth of 58 m, Lake Trichonis is the largest and one of the deepest natural lakes in Greece. As such, it constitutes an important ecosystem and freshwater reserve at the regional scale, whos...
Background: Metalloproteinases (MMPs), together with their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs), regulate the extracellular matrix (ECM) in various tissues. MMP-2 and TIMP-2 maintain this process in renal tissue. An imbalance in the MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio alters th...
The accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon (AL-DDFT) plays a crucial role in the stay apparatus of the horse. This study aimed to investigate the anatomical relationship between the AL-DDFT, the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT),...
The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the sonographic characteristics of the digital flexor tendons and ligaments of the palmar/plantar of the metacarpal and metatarsal regions in gaited horses, as well as to establish normal refere...
Background/Objectives: Postmortem pupillary assessment remains qualitative and lacks standardized quantitative criteria. The Pupil-to-Iris Ratio (PIR), a described photographic morphometric measure, enables objective postmortem pupil characterization...
Background/Objectives: Detailed morphometric analysis of an aneurysm and the related vascular bifurcation are critical factors when determining rupture risk and planning treatment for unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs). The standard visualizati...
Bone metastases represent about 70% of breast cancer metastases and are associated with worse prognosis as the tumor cells acquire more aggressive features. The selection and investigation of patients with a high risk of developing bone metastasis wo...
The aim of this study was to analyze the accuracy and predictability of the indirect bonding technique of fixed buccal multibracket appliances using a customized iterative closest point algorithm. Materials and Methods: A total of 340 fixed buccal mu...
Archaeological sites may be damaged by natural phenomena related to climatic phenomena, such as wind, rain, and solar radiation. These phenomena are particularly intense in tropical areas subjected to the El Niño–Southern Oscillation. In...
Comparative investigations on homogenous cranial series have demonstrated that metopism is linked to a specific configuration of the cranial vault; however, there are no comparative data concerning the endocranial morphology in this condition. This s...
Background: Contemporary three-dimensional morphometric analysis emphasizes quantitative modeling of anatomical interactions. However, the interplay between sagittal and vertical dimensions in determining maxillary transverse morphology remains inade...
Earthen archaeological sites are particularly vulnerable to rain and winds, whose effects may compromise their integrity. The Huaca Chotuna (HC; 8th–16th Century AD) is an adobe platform in Peru’s semi-arid Lambayeque region, and it is in...
This work presents the development and validation of an automated 3D scanning device based on two opposed consumer-grade Apple TrueDepth sensors integrated into a controlled rotational architecture, designed for the digitization of complex freeform s...
In this work, we present the Chernozem Soil Aggregates Micromorphometrical Parameters Dataset for specific areas located in the Central Russian Upland that can be utilized for the development of a digital twin of Chernozem. The present dataset repres...
Earthen archeological sites may be damaged by rain-induced erosion processes. Huaca Fortaleza (HF; 600–750 AD) is an originally four-level truncated pyramid in the semi-arid Lambayeque region of northern Peru, an area affected by seasonal inten...
Alluvial fans and deltas in Gale crater preserve important records of sediment transport from crater-rim and wall catchments to depositional environments on the crater floor. This study investigates their spatial distribution, morphology, source-to-s...
The detection of peaks (summits) as the upper parts of mountains and the delineation of their shape is commonly confirmed by inspections carried out by mountaineers. In this study the complex task of peak detection and shape delineation is solved by...
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Extreme disasters, defined as low-probability–high-consequences events, are often due to cascading effects combined to amplifying environmental factors. While such a risk complexity is commonly addressed by the modeling of site-specific multi-r...
Background/Objectives: Recurrences and metastases occur frequently in chordoma and are the main factors influencing overall survival. However, prognostic biomarkers for recurrence remain limited. This study examines whether quantitative nuclear morph...
Currently, there is little information regarding the recent spatiotemporal dynamics of upper timberline in the Carpathian Mountains. We reconstructed the temporal (1887–2018) and spatial dynamics of upper timberline in the Rodna Mountains (Eastern Ca...
The phalanges of Karagouniko ewes and Hellenic goats were the subject of the present quantitative study, with the objective of determining whether any differences existed on the corresponding bones of the different digits. The lengths of the phalange...
This study proposes an artificial intelligence approach to assess watershed morphometry in the Makran subduction zones of South Iran and Pakistan. The approach integrates machine learning algorithms, including artificial neural networks (ANN), suppor...
Study of dimensions (biometry) and shapes (geometric morphometry) of bone structures in ungulates is of extreme importance in wildlife population management. Unlike classical biometry, which involves the use of a caliper for measurements, geometric m...
The application of geometric morphometry on mosquito wings (Culicidae) is considered a powerful tool for evaluating correlations between the phenotype (e.g., shape) and environmental or genetic variables. However, this has not been used to study the...
Spike shape and morphometric characteristics are among the key characteristics of cultivated cereals associated with their productivity. Identification of the genes controlling these traits requires morphometric data at harvesting and analysis of num...
The “natural GMS laboratory” (granulometry-morphometry-situmetry) is located within the Variscan Basement in SE Germany (Fichtelgebirge Mts.), which is uplifted relative to its Permo-Mesozoic foreland along a deep-seated lineamentary faul...
The spike shape and morphometric characteristics are among the key characteristics of cultivated cereals, being associated with their productivity. These traits are often used for the plant taxonomy and authenticity of hexaploid wheat species. Manual...
The rapid development of remote sensing technology for obtaining high-resolution digital elevation models (DEMs) in recent years has made them more and more widely available and has allowed them to be used for morphometric assessment of concave landf...
Whether chemotherapy (ChT) and radiotherapy (RT) determine neurocognitive impairment in acute lymphoblastic leukemia long-term survivors (ALL LTSs) through similar mechanisms affecting the same brain regions is still unknown. We compared neurocogniti...
Broad-base agricultural terraces can be difficult to delineate in flat landscapes, particularly when covered by crops, due to subtle changes in elevation over relatively wide distances. In northeastern Oklahoma, these terraces are usually less than h...
The authors analyze topography changes related to the construction and operation of the Bełchatów Brown Coal Open Mine and Power Plant, one of Europe’s larger open-pit mines, situated in central Poland. In order to achieve this, a DEM (D...
From an extensive search of papers related to the comparison of Global Digital Elevation Models (hereinafter GDEMs), an analysis is carried out that aims to answer several questions such as: Which GDEMs have been compared? Where have the comparisons...
The aim of the present study was to compare the area and volume of remaining cement after lingual and buccal multibracket appliance debonding. Further, the area and volume of cement remaining and the area and volume of enamel were also analyzed using...
Thoracic morphology is increasingly recognized as an important determinant of cardiopulmonary phenotype, influencing cardiovascular mechanics, respiratory physiology, and the interpretation of diagnostic imaging findings. Although the radiological Ha...
The Ochtiná Aragonite Cave (Slovakia, Central Europe) is a world-famous karst phenomenon of significant geological, geomorphological, and mineralogical values. Its specific origin is determined by particular lithological and hydrogeological co...
Evaluating and predicting the occurrence and spatial remarks of climate and rainfall-related destructive hazards is a big challenge. Periodically, Sinai Peninsula is suffering from natural risks that enthuse researchers to provide the area more atten...
Although cognitive impairment (CI) is frequently observed in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS), its pathogenesis is still controversial. Conflicting results emerged concerning the role of microstructural gray matter (GM) damage especially when in...
The cornea of the dromedary camel is essential for maintaining ocular clarity and protecting the eye in dry, dusty, and thermally stressful environments. Aquaporins are membrane channels that facilitate water transport, and AQP1 has been widely impli...
Imaging plays a cardinal role in the diagnosis and management of diseases of the pulmonary circulation. Behind the picture itself, every digital image contains a wealth of quantitative data, which are hardly analysed in current routine clinical pract...
Deep-seated gravitational slope deformations (DGSDs) are large, slow-moving landslides that strongly influence mountain landscape evolution and slope stability. Despite their geomorphological importance, no standardized regional geospatial dataset de...
Biomaterials for bone regeneration are constantly under development, and their application in critical-sized defects represents a promising alternative to bone grafting techniques. However, the ability of all these materials to produce bone mechanica...
The paper presents the changes that have occurred in the morphometry of Lakes Gopło and Ostrowskie, which are located in central Poland. The analysis covered the period characterised by increased human interference into the water cycle, which has bee...
Background: Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease that results from endothelial dysfunction, inflammatory arterial wall disorder and the formation of the atheromatous plaque. This results in carotid artery stenosis and is responsible for atherothr...
Background: The human foot, containing approximately 26 bones, is highly developed for movement, balance, and weightbearing. It is modified into medial longitudinal, lateral longitudinal, and transverse arches which, in addition to the above function...
Breast cancer tumor draining lymph nodes (TDLNs) display distinct morphologic changes depending on the breast cancer subtype. For triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC), draining LNs display a higher amount of secondary lymphoid follicles, which can b...
Estimating the main hydrodynamic features of real vegetated water bodies is crucial to assure a balance between their hydraulic conveyance and environmental quality. Riparian vegetation stands have a high impact on vegetated channels. The present wor...
Cognitive impairment (CI) is frequently present in multiple sclerosis patients. Despite ongoing research, the neurological substrates have not been fully elucidated. In this study we investigated the contribution of gray and white matter in the CI ob...
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