Enhancing sidewalk accessibility assessment for wheelchair users: An adaptive weighting fuzzy-based approach.

To reach a destination within the community, it is crucial that wheelchair users possess the ability to plan, execute, and acquire knowledge of routes in a safe and efficient manner. While numerous methods have been introduced for assessing the accessibility of sidewalks, existing studies often overlook the variations in the perception of the accessibility of long segments based on each wheelchair user's capabilities. Extended distances may lead to increased fatigue, impacting the ability of individuals with mobility disabilities to navigate sidewalks comfortably and independently.

Quantitative evaluation of the canalis sinuosus relative to adjacent structures in cone-beam computed tomography images.

Background: Careful anatomical investigation of canalis sinuosus (CS) is essential to prevent damage to blood vessels and nerves in this area during surgical procedures, such as placing dental implants in the anterior maxillary region. This study investigated the relationship and distance between the CS and its adjacent structures.

Methods: A total of 400 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of Iranian adults aged 20-86 years were included in this retrospective study.

A universal immunohistochemistry analyzer for generalizing AI-driven assessment of immunohistochemistry across immunostains and cancer types.

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is the common companion diagnostics in targeted therapies. However, quantifying protein expressions in IHC images present a significant challenge, due to variability in manual scoring and inherent subjective interpretation. Deep learning (DL) offers a promising approach to address these issues, though current models require extensive training for each cancer and IHC type, limiting the practical application.

Endoscopic diagnosis of asymptomatic appendicitis in a pediatric patient.

Incidental diagnosis of asymptomatic appendicitis is exceptionally rare, even more so when identified endoscopically. This is among the first reported cases of appendicitis incidentally diagnosed during colonoscopy in a pediatric patient. Most notably, the identification of subclinical appendicitis allowed for early referral to pediatric surgery for management, which in turn may have prevented progression to acute symptomatic appendicitis.

Radiation Chemistry Reveals the Reaction Mechanisms Involved in the Reduction of Vinylene Carbonate in the Solid Electrolyte Interphase of Lithium-Ion Batteries.

A safe and efficient lithium-ion battery requires including an additive in the electrolyte. Among the additives used, vinylene carbonate (VC) is particularly interesting, because it leads to the formation of a stable and protective solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on the negative electrode. However, the reduction behavior of VC, resulting in polymer formation, is complex, and many questions remain as to the corresponding reaction mechanisms.