This article proposes a simple stopping criterion for turbo decoding that extends the existing
sign change ratio (SCR) technique. The new sign difference ratio (SDR) criterion counts the …

The static, dynamic, and buckling behavior of partial interaction composite members is
investigated in this paper by taking into account for the influences of rotary inertia and shear …

Aortic aneurysm is a chronic aortic disease affected by many factors. Although it is generally
asymptomatic, it poses a significant threat to human life due to a high risk of rupture. …

The development of medical imaging techniques has greatly supported clinical decision
making. However, poor imaging quality, such as non-uniform illumination or imbalanced …

The vessel-like structure in biomedical images, such as within cerebrovascular and nervous
pathologies, is an essential biomarker in understanding diseases’ mechanisms and in …

The characteristic brain pathology and motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
(PD) are well established. However, the details regarding the causes of the disease and …

Objective Major depressive disorder (MDD) has a relapse rate that cannot be ignored and
places a tremendous burden on the patient in the prevention and treatment process. Yoga, a …

The application of the novel compression casting method is beneficial to improve the
compressive strength and durability of concrete. However, the compressed concrete fails rapidly …

Three hundred and seventy-six middle school students in Wenchuan County were
assessed three and one-half years after the Wenchuan earthquake to examine the effects of …

In eukaryotes, the cell volume is observed to be strongly correlated with the nuclear volume.
The slope of this correlation depends on the cell type, growth condition, and the physical …