Characterization of the effects of outliers on ComBat harmonization for removing inter-site data heterogeneity in multisite neuroimaging studies.

Data harmonization is a key step widely used in multisite neuroimaging studies to remove inter-site heterogeneity of data distribution. However, data harmonization may even introduce additional inter-site differences in neuroimaging data if outliers are present in the data of one or more sites. It remains unclear how the presence of outliers could affect the effectiveness of data harmonization and consequently the results of analyses using harmonized data.

Role of corneal epithelial thickness during myopic regression in femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis and transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy.

Background: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between changes in corneal epithelial thickness and the outcome of myopic regression after femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK) and transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TPRK).

Methods: This study included 45 eyes of 25 patients undergoing FS-LASIK and 44 eyes of 24 patients undergoing TPRK. Myopic regression occurred in these patients postoperatively from 8 to 21 months.

Circ_0075804 Regulates the Expression of LASP1 by Targeting miR-1287-5p and Thus Affects the Biological Process of Retinoblastoma.

Purpose: Increasing evidence reveals that circular RNA (circRNA) dysregulation is involved in retinoblastoma (RB) pathogenesis. To further realize the development of RB, we investigated the role and regulatory mechanism of circ_0075804 in RB.

Methods: Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and western blot were employed for expression analysis.

Acoustic Analyses of the Singing Vibrato in Traditional Peking Opera.

China's traditional Peking Opera has four standard categories of roles: Sheng, Dan, Jing, and Chou, the singing vibrato of each displaying a different auditory effect. The audio and respiratory signals were recorded for two performers of the Qing Yi role, one of the Jing role, one of the Chou role, one of the Lao Sheng role, one of the Xiao Sheng role, and one of the Lao Dan role. The recordings gained eventually consisted of 24 representative songs from six roles.

Duration, Pitch, and Loudness in Kunqu Opera Stage Speech.

Objectives: Kunqu is a special type of opera within the Chinese tradition with 600 years of history. In it, stage speech is used for the spoken dialogue. It is performed in Ming Dynasty's mandarin language and is a much more dominant part of the play than singing.