ClassWise-SAM-Adapter: Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning Adapts Segment Anything to SAR Domain for Semantic Segmentation by Xinyang Pu, Hecheng Jia, Linghao Zheng, Feng Wang, Feng Xu

“…The proposed CWSAM freezes most of SAM's parameters and incorporates lightweight adapters for parameter-efficient fine-tuning, and a classwise mask decoder is designed to achieve semantic segmentation task. …”
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Detection of mite infested saffron plants using aerial imaging and machine learning classifier by Hossein Sahabi, Jalal Baradaran-Motie

“…Processing aerial images of lightweight drones could speed up the inspection of vast saffron fields. …”
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The relationship between the genetic status of the Vrn-1 locus and the size of the root system in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by O. G. Smirnova, T. A. Pshenichnikova

“…In this work, we have shown that early flowering wheat cultivars with the dominant Vrn-A1а allele have more lightweight and shorter roots under normal watering conditions compared to the late flowering carriers of the dominant homoeoalleles Vrn-B1 and Vrn-D1. …”
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Scalability in SLA lattice through lattice orientation and hybrid frame and plate architectures by Mahan Ghosh, Nandika Anne D'Souza, Yunwei Xu, Mohan Sai Kiran Kumar Yadav Nartu, Vignesh Pagadalu, Sina Rastegarzadeh, Jida Huang

“…Lightweighting has been a key goal for engineers and designers, with lattice structures widely explored as the building blocks for structural components. …”
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SiCnws/CNTs/Cf-C/SiOC composites with multi-scale lossy phases for simultaneous electromagnetic wave absorption and thermal insulation by Bin Ren, Yujun Jia, Hao Chen, Jiaying Ti, Yumeng Deng, Qiang Zhuang, Hejun Li

“…Carbon fiber reinforced carbon-based composites are considered to be an ideal lightweight material with exceptional high-temperature mechanical performance. …”
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Composites in high-pressure hydrogen storage: A review of multiscale characterization and mechanical behavior by Imen Feki, Mohammadali Shirinbayan, Samia Nouira, Robert Tie Bi, Jean-Baptiste Maeso, Cedric Thomas, Joseph Fitoussi

“…These tanks, characterized by a polymer liner fully wrapped in carbon fiber composites, are pivotal for achieving high-pressure containment while maintaining lightweight properties. To understand and address critical challenges, the study conducts an in-depth examination of the mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms of laminated composites across multiple scales. …”
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Accelerating the design and discovery of tribocorrosion-resistant metals by interfacing multiphysics modeling with machine learning and genetic algorithms by Yucong Gu, Kaiwen Wang, Zhengyu Zhang, Yi Yao, Ziming Xin, Wenjun Cai, Lin Li

“…Abstract Lightweight aluminum alloy is one of the widely used structural materials for various industries due to its low density, high strength-to-weight ratio, good corrosion resistance, and excellent recyclability. …”
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Multitask Learning-Based Pipeline-Parallel Computation Offloading Architecture for Deep Face Analysis by Faris S. Alghareb, Balqees Talal Hasan

“…A computation offloading approach, on the other hand, is leveraged to distribute computation-intensive tasks to the server edge, whereas lightweight computations are offloaded to edge devices, i.e., Raspberry Pi 4. …”
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Automated Internal Defect Identification and Localization Based on a Near-Field SAR Millimeter-Wave Imaging System by Quoc Cuong Bui, Weizhi Lin, Qiang Huang, Gyung-Su Byun

“…Current internal non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, such as computed tomography, can be costly, time-consuming, and constrained by object size. The lightweight and affordable millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar has demonstrated the capability of detecting objects beneath surfaces or obstacles through generated near-field synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images. …”
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Effect of infill pattern on mechanical properties of 3D printed PLA-Zn composites for drone frame structures: A topology optimization integrated application study by P. Arunkumar, D. Balaji, N. Radhika, L. Rajeshkumar, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin

“…The capability of additive manufacturing (AM) to handle complex geometries with ease has opened many avenues in topological optimization and lightweight structural design. In the current work, the drone frame has been modeled using Fusion 360 software and topological optimization was carried out to obtain a structural design with maximum load-carrying capacity with minimum material. …”
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Advancing Underwater Vision: A Survey of Deep Learning Models for Underwater Object Recognition and Tracking by Mahmoud Elmezain, Lyes Saad Saoud, Atif Sultan, Mohamed Heshmat, Lakmal Seneviratne, Irfan Hussain

“…Promising future directions are also discussed, emphasizing the need for domain adaptation techniques to improve generalizability, lightweight architectures for real-time performance, and multi-modal data fusion to enhance interpretability and robustness. …”
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Tailoring graphite fiber addition to improve high-temperature wear resistance graphite fiber/ Fe composite by Boer Cao, Qinyuan Huang, Yuhao Wu, Hongli Cao, Shangyang Zou, Quan Shan

“…This study explores incorporating lightweight, lubricated, high-temperature-resistant graphite fibers (Gf) into ferrous metals to improve mechanical properties and wear resistance. …”
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Recent advances on the oxide film of ignition-proof magnesium alloys: A review by Jiaxuan Han, Bo Hu, Zhenfei Jiang, Fanjin Yao, Zixin Li, Dejiang Li, Xiaoqin Zeng, Wenjiang Ding

“…Magnesium and its alloys offer lightweight advantage and have extensive development prospects, particularly in aerospace. …”
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Seedling Stage Corn Line Detection Method Based on Improved YOLOv8 by LI Hongbo, TIAN Xin, RUAN Zhiwen, LIU Shaowen, REN Weiqi, SU Zhongbin, GAO Rui, KONG Qingming

“…YOLOv8-G, an improved object detection algorithm that combines YOLOv8 and GhostNetV2 for lightweight, high-speed performance, was used to detect the central points of crops. …”
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Effects of ultrasonic rotating extrusion assisted wire arc additive manufacturing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 5356 aluminum alloy by Rongtao Zhu, Liang Zhang, Longhan Duan, Zhaofeng Liang, Chuang Li, Bo Yuan, Peng Du, Zhiwen Xie, Yaping Zhang

“…Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) for the fabrication of lightweight Al alloy represents a burgeoning area of research. …”
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Wearable Smartphone-Based Multisensory Feedback System for Torso Posture Correction: Iterative Design and Within-Subjects Study by Amanda Polin Pereira, Olibario Jose Machado Neto, Valeria Meirelles Carril Elui, Maria da Graca Campos Pimentel

“…ResultsThe Postural SmartVest comprises a modified off-the-shelf athletic lightweight compression tank top with a transparent pocket designed to hold a smartphone running a customizable Android app securely. …”
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Simulation of the Performance of Kevlar Impregnated Shear Thickening Fluid Ballistic Test Results (STF) Ballistic Test Results by Riduwan Prasetya, Andoko Andoko, Suprayitno Suprayitno, Retno Wulandari, Prihanto Trihutomo, Kenji Mishima, Dawid Janas

“…The experimental approach often fails to elucidate mechanical phenomena critical for the development of lightweight and high-strength body armor designs. To address this limitation, the finite element method, specifically using ANSYS/LS-DYNA R.13, was employed for a comprehensive analysis. …”
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Thermal and ballistic characterization of epoxy matrix composites reinforced with babassu (Attalea speciosa) fiber: An experimental investigation by Lucas Moura Montenegro Reis, Pedro Henrique Poubel Mendonça da Silveira, Yago Soares Chaves, Rafael Travincas Pinto, Lucas de Mendonça Neuba, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Lucio Fabio Cassiano Nascimento

“…This work focused on developing lightweight and cost-effective ballistic shields using epoxy matrix composites reinforced with short babassu fibers. …”
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Mask-UnMask Regions (MUMR) Framework for Classifying AMD Grades Using Inter-Regional Interaction Analysis by Ibrahim Abdelhalim, Namuunaa Nadmid, Mohamed Elsharkawy, Mohammed Ghazal, Ali H. Mahmoud, Ayman El-Baz

“…Additionally, we developed a simple, lightweight, yet efficient ResNet-like network for feature extraction and introduced a Region Interaction (RI) module. …”
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Ultra high density imaging arrays in diffuse optical tomography for human brain mapping improve image quality and decoding performance by Zachary E. Markow, Jason W. Trobaugh, Edward J. Richter, Kalyan Tripathy, Sean M. Rafferty, Alexandra M. Svoboda, Mariel L. Schroeder, Tracy M. Burns-Yocum, Karla M. Bergonzi, Mark A. Chevillet, Emily M. Mugler, Adam T. Eggebrecht, Joseph P. Culver

“…Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and high-density diffuse optical tomography (HD-DOT) non-invasively measure blood oxygen fluctuations related to brain activity, like fMRI, at the brain surface, using more-lightweight equipment that circumvents ergonomic and logistical limitations of fMRI. …”
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