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Chan-Vese Reformulation for Selective Image Segmentation.
Selective segmentation involves incorporating user input to partition an image into foreground and background, by discriminating between objects of a similar type. Typically, such methods involve introducing additional...
Validation of Performance Homogeneity of Chan-Vese Model on Selected Tumour Cells
This study aims to analyze the Chan-Vese model's performance using a variety of tumor images. The processes involve the tumors' segmentation, detecting the tumors, identifying the segmented tumor region, and extracting the...
Published by: IGI Global Scientific Publishing
The ‘ownership’ of science
Dr Catherine Rhodes is a research fellow at the Institute for Science, Ethics and Innovation specialising in the international regulations relevant to control of biotechnology. Professor John Harris is director of the Institute...
Repurposing hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channels as a novel therapy for breast cancer.
Ka-Chun Mok, Ho Tsoi, Ellen PS Man, Man-Hong Leung, Ka Man Chau, Lai-San Wong, Wing-Lok Chan, Sum-Yin Chan, Mai-Yee Luk, Jessie YW Chan, Jackie KM Leung, Yolanda HY Chan, Sellma Batalha, Virginia Lau, David CW Siu, Terence KW Lee, Chun Gong, Ui-Soon Khoo
Nov 04, 2021
Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channels are members of the voltage-gated cation channel family known to be expressed in the heart and central nervous system. Ivabradine, a small molecule HCN...
A distinctive epigenetic ageing profile in human granulosa cells.
KW Olsen, J Castillo-Fernandez, A Zedeler, NC Freiesleben, M Bungum, AC Chan, A Cardona, JRB Perry, SO Skouby, R Borup, ER Hoffmann, G Kelsey, ML Grøndahl
Nov 12, 2020
STUDY QUESTION: Does women's age affect the DNA methylation (DNAm) profile differently in mural granulosa cells (MGCs) from other somatic cells? SUMMARY ANSWER: Accumulation of epimutations by age and a higher number of...
Senescence-induced endothelial phenotypes underpin immune-mediated senescence surveillance.
Kelvin Yin, Daniel Patten, Sarah Gough, Susana de Barros Gonçalves, Adelyne Chan, Ioana Olan, Liam Cassidy, Marta Poblocka, Haoran Zhu, Aaron Lun, Martijn Schuijs, Andrew Young, Celia Martinez-Jimenez, Timotheus YF Halim, Shishir Shetty, Masashi Narita, Matthew Hoare
Jun 29, 2022
Uncovering Regulators of Whole-Body Metabolism by Chemoproteomic Profiling of the Adipocyte Secretome
Chan Hee J Choi
Jan 01, 0001
A major threat to human health, obesity is associated with increased risk of cardiometabolic complications such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and many types of cancers. Whereas white adipocytes...
Published by: Rockefeller University
A Highly Overmoded Structure for Hundred-Kilowatt-Class <italic>Ka</italic>-Band Extended Interaction Klystron
Yifan Zu, Xuesong Yuan, Xiaotao Xu, Hailong Li, Qingyun Chen, Matthew Thomas Cole, Lin Meng, Yang Yan
Sep 14, 2023
Here, we report on the development of highly overmoded structure for a millimeter-wave (MMW) extended interaction klystron (EIK). To enhance electron beam loading, a new method for designing an oversized beam tunnel in a...
Circular waveguides Couplings electric fields Electromagnetic waveguides electron beams Extended interaction klystron (EIK) highly overmoded structure Ka-band Periodic structures Rectangular waveguides vacuum electronics /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2500/2504 name=Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2200/2208 name=Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Michael Anthony
Jan 01, 2023
The authors return to the points made in their article published in the inaugural edition of this journal to expand upon recommendations to healthcare industry leadership regarding electrical power security. If best practice is...
Published by: IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Tuning of Neuronal Excitation by a Brain Specific Microrna MIR-128: From Targets to Behavior
Chan Lek Tan
Jan 01, 0001
MicroRNAs constitute a vital new component of our evolving understanding of regulatory mechanisms that shape cellular gene expression. As ubiquitous regulators of protein translation, microRNAs have a unique regulatory function...
Published by: Rockefeller University
Attributional life cycle assessment of mounted 1.8 kWp monocrystalline photovoltaic system with batteries and comparison with fossil energy production system
The use of renewable technologies will increase with the requirement to meet carbon reduction targets. However, this must be done in a sustainable manner. This paper compares the impact of the current Lebanese electricity system...
Energy production systems Environmental impact Lead-acid batteries life cycle assessment photovoltaic /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/affordable_and_clean_energy name=SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/responsible_consumption_and_production name=SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Mutational landscape of normal epithelial cells in Lynch Syndrome patients.
Bernard CH Lee, Philip S Robinson, Tim HH Coorens, Helen HN Yan, Sigurgeir Olafsson, Henry Lee-Six, Mathijs A Sanders, Hoi Cheong Siu, James Hewinson, Sarah SK Yue, Wai Yin Tsui, Annie SY Chan, Anthony KW Chan, Siu Lun Ho, Peter J Campbell, Inigo Martincorena, Simon JA Buczacki, Siu Tsan Yuen, Suet Yi Leung, Michael R Stratton
Jun 29, 2022
Lynch Syndrome (LS) is an autosomal dominant disease conferring a high risk of colorectal cancer due to germline heterozygous mutations in a DNA mismatch repair (MMR) gene. Although cancers in LS patients show elevated somatic...
“Solve the Big Problems”
Blended learning remains at the top of higher education/technology issues lists despite having been in practice on college and university campuses for 20 years. However, a review of blended learning research literature suggests...
Published by: IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy and Surgery for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Versus Definitive Chemoradiotherapy With Salvage Surgery as Needed
Magnus Nilsson, Halla Olafsdottir, Gabriella Alexandersson von Döbeln, Fernanda Villegas, Giovanna Gagliardi, Mats Hellström, Qiao-Li Wang, Hemming Johansson, Val Gebski, Jakob Hedberg, Fredrik Klevebro, Sheraz Markar, Elizabeth Smyth, Pernilla Lagergren, Ghazwan Al-Haidari, Lars Cato Rekstad, Eirik Kjus Aahlin, Bengt Wallner, David Edholm, Jan Johansson, Eva Szabo, John V Reynolds, CS Pramesh, Naveen Mummudi, Amit Joshi, Lorenzo Ferri, Rebecca Ks Wong, Chris O'Callaghan, Jelena Lukovic, Kelvin Kw Chan, Trevor Leong, Andrew Barbour, Mark Smithers, Yin Li, Xiaozheng Kang, Feng-Ming Kong, Yin-Kai Chao, Tom Crosby, Christiane Bruns, Hanneke van Laarhoven, Mark van Berge Henegouwen, Richard van Hillegersberg, Riccardo Rosati, Guillaume Piessen, Giovanni de Manzoni, Florian Lordick
Jul 27, 2022
BACKGROUND: The globally dominant treatment with curative intent for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) with subsequent esophagectomy. This multimodal treatment...
Polar-cap plasma patch primary linear instability growth-rates compared
Four primary plasma instability processes have been proposed in the literature to explain the generation of phase scintillation associated with polar-cap plasma patches. These are the Gradient Drift, Current Convective and...
Controversial Issues in Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement.
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a common cause of painful hip in the young and middle-aged population. This condition frequently leads to a labral tear, damage of acetabular cartilage, and secondary arthritis of the hip....
The climatology, propagation and excitation of ultra-fast Kelvin waves as observed by meteor radar, Aura MLS, TRMM and in the Kyushu-GCM
Wind measurements from a meteor radar on Ascension Island (8S, 14W) and simultaneous temperature measurements from the Aura MLS instrument are used to characterise ultra-fast Kelvin waves (UFKW) of zonal wavenumber 1 (E1) in the...
A Fault Recovery Method for Distribution Networks With Distributed Power Sources Based on 5G Smart Terminal
Firstly, a smart terminal is designed based on 5G communication technology, which is embedded with various protection measurement devices to form a 5G smart terminal. A distributed control model for the distribution network is...
Published by: IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Effect of high-dose simvastatin on brain atrophy and disability in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS-STAT)
Jeremy Chataway, Nadine Schuerer, Ali Alsanousi, Dennis Chan, David MacManus, Kelvin Hunter, Val Anderson, Charles RM Bangham, Shona Clegg, Casper Nielsen, Nick C Fox, David Wilkie, Jennifer M Nicholas, Virginia L Calder, John Greenwood, Chris Frost, Richard Nicholas
Oct 10, 2018
BACKGROUND: Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, for which no satisfactory treatment presently exists, accounts for most of the disability in patients with multiple sclerosis. Simvastatin, which is widely used for treatment...
Analysis of box schemes for reactive flow problems
Key properties of the box scheme are shown to be advantageous for reactive flow problems. Unconditional stability and compact conservation are shown by a detailed modified equation analysis to enable the scheme to reflect...
A map of the large day-night temperature gradient of a super-Earth exoplanet.
Brice-Olivier Demory, Michael Gillon, Julien de Wit, Nikku Madhusudhan, Emeline Bolmont, Kevin Heng, Tiffany Kataria, Nikole Lewis, Renyu Hu, Jessica Krick, Vlada Stamenković, Björn Benneke, Stephen Kane, Didier Queloz
Mar 18, 2020
Over the past decade, observations of giant exoplanets (Jupiter-size) have provided key insights into their atmospheres, but the properties of lower-mass exoplanets (sub-Neptune) remain largely unconstrained because of the...
Attributional life cycle assessment of mounted 1.8 kWp monocrystalline photovoltaic system with batteries and comparison with fossil energy production system
The use of renewable technologies will increase with the requirement to meet carbon reduction targets. However, this must be done in a sustainable manner. This paper compares the impact of the current Lebanese electricity system...
Energy production systems Environmental impact Lead-acid batteries life cycle assessment photovoltaic /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/affordable_and_clean_energy name=SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/responsible_consumption_and_production name=SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Cognitive behavioral therapy may have a rehabilitative, not normalizing, effect on functional connectivity in adolescent depression
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