In this paper, an improved azimuth angle estimation method with a single acoustic vector sensor (AVS) is proposed based on matched filtering theory. The proposed method is mainly applied in an active sonar detection system. According to the conventio...
In autonomous driving, object detection is considered a base step to many subsequent processes. However, object detection is challenged by loss in visibility caused by rain. Rainfall occurs in two main forms, which are streaks and streaks accumulatio...
Background: Data directly comparing the atrioventricular (AV)-synchronous leadless pacemaker (MicraAV) with a dual-chamber transvenous pacemaker (DDD) after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) remain limited. Methods: We retrospectively stu...
A five-month-old African jenny was presented with a history of exercise intolerance and syncopal episodes. Severe bradycardic arrhythmia due to a high-grade second-degree atrioventricular (AV) block with progression to complete AV block was diagnosed...
We present the first case of implantation of a novel singlechamber leadless pacemaker capable of atrioventricular (AV) synchronous pacing in a patient with COVID-19 and complete AV block. This device not only promotes AV synchrony, but also eliminate...
Efficient vaccines are the main strategy to control the avian coronavirus (AvCoV), although several drawbacks related to traditional attenuated and inactivated vaccines have been reported. These counterpoints highlight the importance of developing ne...
Background: Implantation of a permanent pacemaker and atrioventricular (AV) node ablation (pace-and-ablate) is an established approach for rate and symptom control in elderly patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF). Left bundle branch area...
The direction of arrival (DOA) and number of sound sources is usually estimated by short-time Fourier transform and the conjugate cross-spectrum. However, the ability of a single AVS to distinguish between multiple sources will decrease as the number...
Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) continues to be a disease with high mortality despite medical advances. Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the characteristics and prognosis of IE according to the affected valves. Materi...
This article investigates the simultaneous interaction between an automated vehicle (AV) and its passenger, and between the same AV and a human driver of another vehicle. For this purpose, we have implemented a multi-vehicle simulation consisting of...
Optimization of the atrioventricular (AV) delay has been performed in several landmark trials in cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), although it is often not performed in daily practice. Our aim was to study optimal AV delays and investigate a s...
Stripe rust caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst) is a destructive disease that occurs throughout the major wheat-growing regions of the world. This pathogen is highly variable due to the capacity of virulent races to undergo rapid chan...
Background: Automatic artery/vein (A/V) segmentation in color fundus photography underpins retinal biomarkers such as the arteriolar-to-venular ratio (AVR), yet single-dataset models generalize poorly across institutions and pathologies. Methods: Usi...
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have the potential to revolutionize the transportation system by enhancing road safety, reducing traffic congestion, and freeing drivers from monotonous tasks. Effective exploration is essential for AVs to navigate safely an...
Since ancient times, Aloe vera L. (AV) has attracted scientific interest because of its multiple cosmetic and medicinal properties, attributable to compounds present in leaves and other parts of the plant. The collected literature data show that AV a...
As autonomous vehicles (AVs) continue to evolve and approach widespread adoption in the near future, the touted benefits of improved fuel efficiency at an individual level come under scrutiny when considering the overall impact on fuel consumption. T...
The demand for food and renewable energy is increasing significantly, whereas the availability of land for agricultural use is declining. Agrivoltaic systems (AVS), which combine agricultural production with solar energy generation on the same area,...
Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers have multiple applications in plant breeding of small grains. They are used for the selection of divergent parents, the identification of genetic variants and marker-assisted selection. However, the use of...
This paper uses virtual simulations to examine the interaction between autonomous vehicles (AVs) and their surrounding environment. A framework was developed to estimate the environment’s complexity by calculating the real-time data processing...
Endothelial cell injury is a hallmark of IgA vasculitis (IgAV), possibly associated with various factors, including oxidative stress. Certain single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of glutathione S-transferases (GST) genes have been shown to increase...
Background: Primary aldosteronism (PA) is one of the most prevalent forms of secondary hypertension, which may be cured by unilateral adrenalectomy. Adrenal vein sampling (AVS) is considered the gold-standard procedure for distinction between bilater...
Studying the impact of AVs on our road infrastructure offers a lot of potential in the transportation domain; one of these issues is how capacity will be affected. This paper presents a contribution to this research area by investigating the impact o...
Legume–rhizobia symbiosis plays an important role in plant responses to stressful environments, including soils contaminated with heavy metals. Anthyllis vulneraria, a widespread wild legume, exhibits genotype-dependent variation in metal toler...
Vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) is a rare autoimmune condition associated with recombinant adenovirus (rAV)-based COVID-19 vaccines. It is thought to arise from autoantibodies targeting platelet factor 4 (aPF4), triggered by...
Enhancing speech captured by distant microphones is a challenging task. In this study, we investigate the multichannel signal properties of the single acoustic vector sensor (AVS) to obtain the inter-sensor data ratio (ISDR) model in the time-frequen...
In the current study, a novel strain of Fusarium oxysporum alternavirus 1 (FoAV1) was identified from the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis (FOM) strain T-BJ17 and was designated as Fusarium oxysporum alternavirus 1-FOM (FoAV1-FOM). Its genome consis...
RV6Sn6 (R = Sc, Y, or rare earth) is a new family of kagome metals that have a similar vanadium structural motif as AV3Sb5 (A = K, Rb, Cs) compounds. Unlike AV3Sb5, ScV6Sn6 is the only compound among the series of RV6Sn6 that displays a charge densit...
Various local and systemic factors compromise oral wound healing and may lead to wound dehiscence, inflammation, or ulcers. Currently, there is a lack of topical therapeutical options. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effect of Aloe vera (AV...
The wave of modernization around us has put the automotive industry on the brink of a paradigm shift. Leveraging the ever-evolving technologies, vehicles are steadily transitioning towards automated driving to constitute an integral part of the intel...
In this paper, a model predictive control (MPC) scheme with an enhanced active voltage vector region (AV2R) was developed and implemented to achieve better steady-state performance and lower total harmonic distortion (THD) of the output current for a...
With the rise of a consciousness in warehousing sustainability, an increasing number of autonomous vehicle storage and retrieval systems (AVS/RS) is diffusing among automated warehouses. Moreover, manufacturers are offering the option of equipping ma...
Purpose: Adrenal venous sampling (AVS) performed to distinguish unilateral and bilateral primary aldosteronism (PA) is invasive and poorly standardized. This study aimed to identify non-invasive characteristics that can select the patients with unila...
In this paper, we propose an improvement of the cardiac conduction system based on three modified Van der Pol oscillators. Each oscillator represents one of the components of the heart conduction system: Sino-Atrial node (SA), Atrio-Ventricular node...
Seamless positioning systems for complex environments have been a popular focus of research on positioning safety for autonomous vehicles (AVs). In particular, the seamless high-precision positioning of AVs indoors and outdoors still poses considerab...
Background/Objectives: Nocardia seriolae and Aeromonas veronii are two important pathogens that can affect a wide range of fish species and cause substantial economic losses. However, a vaccine that simultaneously protects fish from these two bacteri...
In the connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) environment, vehicles with different levels of automation are being deployed on public roads. Most research focuses on traffic flow simulation for a single vehicle type, while there are few studies on the...
Background and objective: IgA vasculitis (IgAV), a predominantly pediatric leukocytoclastic disease, has an unpredictable, though largely benign, evolution. The aim of this study was to retrospectively investigate any potential clinical or laboratory...
(1) Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are a promising alternative to conventional antibiotics. Among AMPs, the disulfide-rich β-defensin AvBD103b, whose antibacterial activities are not inhibited by salts contrary to most other β-defensins, is...
Background/Objectives: Fetal aortic isthmus reference data have characterized its size as a function of gestational age; whether aortic and pulmonary valve diameters are associated with isthmic caliber in addition to gestational age has not been syst...
As human-driven vehicles (HDVs) and autonomous vehicles (AVs) coexist on the road, the asymmetry between their driving behaviors, decision-making processes, and responses to traffic scenarios introduces new safety challenges, especially in complex me...
One of the major challenges for autonomous vehicles (AVs) is how to drive in shared pedestrian environments. AVs cannot make their decisions and behaviour human-like or natural when they encounter pedestrians with different crossing intentions. The m...
To explore the effect of storage conditions on the freshness of fishmeal, the acid value (AV), volatile basic nitrogen (VBN), and pH value were used as freshness evaluation indexes to explore the changes in freshness during storage and the influence...
Long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs) serve as energy sources, components of cell membranes, and precursors for signaling molecules. Uremia alters LCFA metabolism so that the risk of cardiovascular events in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increased. End-st...
Background and Objectives: Drug-related bradyarrhythmia is a well-documented major adverse event among beta-blocker users and a potential cause for hospitalization or additional interventions. Whether beta-blocker use is associated with specific brad...
Aquatic vegetation (AV) forms the structural and functional basis of lake ecosystems, providing irreplaceable ecological functions such as water self-purification and the sustenance of biodiversity. Under the “Yangtze River’s Great Protec...
Safe real-world navigation for autonomous vehicles (AVs) requires robust perception and decision-making, especially in complex, multi-agent scenarios. Existing AV datasets are limited by their inability to capture diverse V2X communication scenarios,...
Accurate perception is crucial for autonomous vehicles (AVs) to navigate safely, especially in adverse weather and lighting conditions where single-sensor networks (e.g., cameras or radar) struggle with reduced maneuverability and unrecognizable targ...
Precise sensor integration is crucial for autonomous vehicle (AV) navigation, yet traditional extrinsic calibration remains costly and labor-intensive. This study proposes an automated calibration approach that uses metaheuristic algorithms (Simulate...
Speaker diarization is a key component of automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems, particularly in interview scenarios where speech segments must be assigned to individual speakers. This study presents a diarization algorithm based on sound intens...
This paper studies a novel autonomous vehicle-based storage and retrieval system (AVS/RS) design with movable lifts (AVS/RS/ML). In the proposed system, there are aisle-captive lifts that are able to travel along the warehouse aisle to position thems...
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