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Standard 512-matrix images were enhanced to 1024- and 2048-matrix versions (SR-1024, SR-2048). Image noise and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for lung tissue, muscle, and background air were quantified. A panel of radiologists rated overall image quality and lesion visibility using a 5-point Likert scale in a multi-reader, multi-case (MRMC) analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 303 patients (age 67 [interquartile range: 59-75] years, 184 males [60.7%]) were included, diagnosed with 13 major lung diseases. Quantitative analysis showed no significant differences in image noise and SNR among the 3 image types for lung tissue, muscle tissue, and background air (all P\u2009&amp;gt;\u2009.05). SR-1024 and SR-2048 images showed substantial improvements in overall image quality, with 84.5% and 85.1% of patients showing improvements, respectively. SR processing significantly enhanced lesion visibility and image quality for bacterial pneumonia, bronchitis, solid nodules, atelectasis, bronchiectasis, and lung cancer compared to the standard 512-matrix images (all P\u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Swin2SR model, particularly when generating 2048-matrix images, significantly enhances radiologists\u2019 subjective ratings of image quality and lesion visibility in lung CT imaging, providing clear benefits for visualizing lung diseases.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Advancements in knowledge<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study demonstrates that the Swin2SR model significantly improves radiologists\u2019 subjective ratings of image quality and lesion visibility in lung CT images, and 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