DADNet: text detection of arbitrary shapes from drone perspective based on boundary adaptation by Jun Liu, Jianxun Zhang, Ting Tang, Shengyuan Wu

“…The detection and localization of text information through drones greatly enhance their understanding of the environment, enabling tasks of significant importance such as community commercial planning and autonomous navigation in intelligent environments. However, the unique perspective and complex environment during drone photography lead to various challenges in text detection, including diverse text shapes, large-scale variations, and background interference, making traditional methods inadequate. …”
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Enhancing Photovoltaic Module Fault Diagnosis with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Deep Learning-Based Image Analysis by J. Jerome Vasanth, S. Naveen Venkatesh, V. Sugumaran, Vetri Selvi Mahamuni

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved into a powerful tool that has wide-spread application in computer vision such as computer-aided inspection, industrial control systems, and navigation of robots. Monitoring the condition of machineries and mechanical components for the presence of faults with the aid of image-based automated analysis is one major application of computer vision. …”
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An innovative framework for incorporating iPhone LiDAR point cloud in digitized documentation of road operations by Srikulnath Nilnoree, Tsukasa Mizutani

“…To address these gaps and unlock the immense potential of iPhone LiDAR technology, this article proposes an innovative workflow that integrates iPhone 13 Pro LiDAR technology with Augmented Reality (AR) marks and the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to enable digitized multi-scene road maintenance documentation and revolutionize current practices. …”
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Light-YOLO: a lightweight detection algorithm based on multi-scale feature enhancement for infrared small ship target by Ji Tang, Xiao-Min Hu, Sang-Woon Jeon, Wei-Neng Chen

“…Abstract Infrared-based detection of small targets on ships is crucial for ensuring navigation safety and effective maritime traffic management. …”
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Identifying the Aesthetic Criteria of Academic Library Websites Using a Delphi Panel by Maryam Tavosi, Nader Naghshineh, Mohammad Zerehsaz, Siamak Mahboub

“…The study also identified 17 highly significant components prioritized by Delphi experts, such as up-to-date content, ease of navigation, and responsive design.Conclusion: The findings offer a robust framework for improving the aesthetic quality and usability of academic library websites. …”
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A Three-Component Model Based on Macropropagation Phenomena Approach for Complex Building Scattering by Mehdi Ait-Ighil, Fernando Perez-Fontan, Joel Lemorton, Frederic Lacoste, Christophe Bourga, Michel Bousquet

“…Without restrictions w.r.t mobile terrestrial applications, the addressed multipath problematic in this paper is focused on Land Mobile Satellite applications where delayed signal replicas are highly impacting performances on communication systems while they induce strong positioning errors for navigation systems. The actual trend in propagation channel modelling is to improve the multipath characterisation and representation by using semideterministic and hybrid physical-statistical models into channel simulators instead of narrow-band empirical approaches. …”
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Mobilization of plant genetic resources from the territory of Astrakhan Province, Russia by M. O. Burlyaeva, G. A. Gridnev, E. V. Miroshnichenko

“…Coordinates of the collecting sites and altitudes above sea level were identified with a Garmin etrex 20x navigation device.Results. The diversity of CWR and landraces was explored in various natural ecosystems of the Volga river basin. …”
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Individual level peer interventions for gay and bisexual men who have sex with men between 2000 and 2020: A scoping review. by Jack Freestone, Krista Joy Siefried, Garrett Prestage, Mohamed Hammoud, Angus Molyneux, Adam Bourne

“…<h4>Results</h4>A total of 38 studies evaluating peer led interventions against effectiveness outcomes were deemed eligible for inclusion and coded into four intervention modalities; peer counselling [n = 6], groupwork programs [n = 15], peer navigation [n = 7] and peer education [n = 10]. Most addressed HIV [n = 32] and across intervention modalities, evaluations demonstrated compelling evidence of significant effect. …”
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Inclusive Online Nursing Education: Learner Perceptions of Universal Design for Learning Approaches by Ann Celestini, Agniewszka (Aga) Palalas

“…Focus group participants described assessment methods, instructor presence, and UDL based course design elements, as the preferred instructional strategies used in the curriculum, with group work and navigation issues being most problematic. A purposeful selection of synchronous and asynchronous UDL based instructional strategies by educators, which integrate multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression, offered an inclusive online environment for diverse learning needs. …”
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A semi-supervised deep neuro-fuzzy iterative learning system for automatic segmentation of hippocampus brain MRI by M Nisha, T Kannan, K Sivasankari

“…It is a crucial component of the limbic system, which is responsible for regulating emotions, memory, and spatial navigation. This research focuses on automatic hippocampus segmentation from Magnetic Resonance (MR) images of a human head with high accuracy and fewer false positive and false negative rates. …”
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Real time forecasting in the coastal zone: Stream power in the lower Mississippi River by Laura Manuel, Ehab Meselhe, Kelin Hu, Arnejan van Loenen, Thies Blokhuijsen, Md Nazmul Azim Beg

“…The provision of real time forecast data is becoming increasingly important for navigation and various ecosystem services in the Gulf region. …”
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A Prediction Method of Electromagnetic Environment Effects for UAV LiDAR Detection System by Min Huang, Dandan Liu, Liyun Ma, Jingyang Wang, Yuming Wang, Yazhou Chen

“…In recent years, UAV navigation electromagnetic decoy and electromagnetic interference crashes have activated widespread international attention. …”
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Robot-assisted Neuroendoscopy: Surgeon’s Third Hand – a Proof of Concept Study by Karnam Murali, Rychen Jonathan, Guzman Raphael, Cattin Philippe C., Rauter Georg, Gerig Nicolas

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Dissection of the long-range circuit of the mouse intermediate retrosplenial cortex by Yuxiao Li, Miao Ren, Bimin Liu, Tao Jiang, Xueyan Jia, Haili Zhang, Hui Gong, Xiaojun Wang

“…Abstract The retrosplenial cortex (RSP) is a complex brain region with multiple interconnected subregions that plays crucial roles in various cognitive functions, including memory, spatial navigation, and emotion. Understanding the afferent and efferent connectivity of the RSP is essential for comprehending the underlying mechanisms of its functions. …”
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Development of an Aerial Manipulation System Using Onboard Cameras and a Multi-Fingered Robotic Hand with Proximity Sensors by Ryuki Sato, Etienne Marco Badard, Chaves Silva Romulo, Tadashi Wada, Aiguo Ming

“…To achieve self-contained autonomous navigation to a targeted object, onboard tracking and depth cameras are used to detect the targeted object and to control the UAV to reach the target object, even in a Global Positioning System-denied environment. …”
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Dual FOPID-neural network controller based on fast grey wolf optimizer: application to two-inputs two-outputs helicopter by Amar Rezoug, Jamshed Iqbal, Abdelkrim Nemra

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Safety Risk Analysis of Unmanned Ships in Inland Rivers Based on a Fuzzy Bayesian Network by Xiuxia Zhang, Qingnian Zhang, Jie Yang, Zhe Cong, Jing Luo, Huanwan Chen

“…The research results can provide effective information for analyzing the current safety status for navigation systems of unmanned ships in inland rivers. …”
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Autonomous Quadcopter Image Processing for Simulated Search and Rescue Flights by Budi Hartono, Muhammad Rizki Zuhri, Citra Asti Rosalia, Nofrijal Fauzan

“…Autonomous quadcopter operation includes takeoff and navigation between waypoints determined by Mission Planner software. …”
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Multifunctional Templates for Minimized Osteotomy, Implantation, and Palatal Distraction with a Mini-Screw-Assisted Expander in Schizodontism and Maxillary Deficit by Manfred Nilius, Katrin Hess, Dominik Haim, Bernhard Weiland, Guenter Lauer

“…The treatment of transverse constriction in combination with supernumerary dental germs and impacted central incisors can pose a challenge, especially in young patients, when the number of permanent teeth is not adequate to ensure secure anchorage. The use of navigation templates based on three-dimensional X-ray images allows for precise insertion of temporary mini-implants for the acquisition of palatal distractors. …”
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Calibration between a panoramic LiDAR and a limited field-of-view depth camera by Weijie Tang, Bin Wang, Longxiang Huang, Xu Yang, Qian Zhang, Sulei Zhu, Yan Ma

“…Abstract Depth cameras and LiDARs are commonly used sensing devices widely applied in fields such as autonomous driving, navigation, and robotics. Precise calibration between the two is crucial for accurate environmental perception and localization. …”
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