Surface Defect Detection for Small Samples of Particleboard Based on Improved Proximal Policy Optimization by Haifei Xia, Haiyan Zhou, Mingao Zhang, Qingyi Zhang, Chenlong Fan, Yutu Yang, Shuang Xi, Ying Liu

“…The method integrates the variable action space and the composite reward function and achieves the balanced optimization of different types of defect detection performance by adjusting the scaling and translation amplitude of the detection region. …”
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FsDAOD: Few-shot domain adaptation object detection for heterogeneous SAR image by Siyuan Zhao, Yong Kang, Hang Yuan, Guan Wang, Hui Wang, Shichao Xiong, Ying Luo

“…Heterogeneous Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image object detection task with inconsistent joint probability distributions is occurring more and more frequently in practical applications. …”
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YOLOv9-GDV: A Power Pylon Detection Model for Remote Sensing Images by Ke Zhang, Ningxuan Zhang, Chaojun Shi, Qiaochu Lu, Xian Zheng, Yujie Cao, Xiaoyun Zhang, Jiyuan Yang

“…Finally, the Variable Minimum Point Distance Intersection over Union (VMPDIoU) loss is proposed to optimize the model’s loss function. This method employs variable input parameters to directly calculate key point distances between predicted and ground-truth boxes, more accurately reflecting positional differences between detection results and reference targets, thus effectively improving the model’s mean Average Precision (mAP). …”
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GSF-YOLOv8: A Novel Approach for Fire Detection Using Gather-Distribute Mechanism and SimAM Attention by Caixiong Li, Dali Wu, Xing Zhang, Peng Wu

“…To address the current challenges in fire detection algorithms, including insufficient feature extraction, high computational complexity, limited deployment on resource-constrained devices, missed detections, false detections, and low accuracy, we developed a high-precision algorithm named GSF-YOLOv8. …”
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YOLOLS: A Lightweight and High-Precision Power Insulator Defect Detection Network for Real-Time Edge Deployment by Qinglong Wang, Zhengyu Hu, Entuo Li, Guyu Wu, Wengang Yang, Yunjian Hu, Wen Peng, Jie Sun

“…However, deploying deep learning models on edge devices presents significant challenges due to limited computational resources and strict latency constraints. To address these issues, we propose YOLOLS, a lightweight and efficient detection model derived from YOLOv8n and optimized for real-time edge deployment. …”
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Structural and functional characterization of a porcine intestinal microbial ecosystem developed in vitro by LinShu Liu, Jenni A. Firrman, Adrienne B. Narrowe, Karley K. Mahalak, Johanna M. S. Lemons, Massimo Marzorati, Cindy Duysburgh, Chloë Rotsaert, Tom Van de Wiele

“…Environmental selection and bacterial functional redundancy were considered the two key elements in microbial compositional shifts and functional preservation.…”
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The proteome of circulating extracellular vesicles and their functional effect on platelets vary with the isolation method by Eva M. Fernández-Sáez, Susana B. Bravo, Carmen Pena, Ángel García

“…Abstract Extracellular vesicles (EVs) play a crucial role in cell-to-cell communication and serve as a source of biomarkers in several pathologies. In this study, we aimed to characterize plasma-derived EVs isolated by ultracentrifugation (UC) or size exclusion chromatography (SEC) to define the best method for proteomic and functional studies. …”
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Morphological and functional characteristics of Trichinella sp. larvae in bears and badgers in the Kirov Region by O. B. Zhdanova, I. I. Okulova, A. V. Uspensky, L. A. Napisanova

“…For postmortem diagnosis of trichinellosis in the obtained bears and badgers, we can use trichinelloscopy and peptolysis methods which are aimed at detecting infection sources and preventing zoonosis in humans.…”
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Advancing precision oncology with AI-powered genomic analysis by Ruby Srivastava

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Effects of riparian buffer width on activity and detection of common bats in the southern Appalachian Mountains by Joy M. O'Keefe, Susan C. Loeb, Patrick D. Gerard, J. Drew Lanham

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Cellulose-Based Colorimetric Test Strips for SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Detection by Mariana P. Sousa, Ana Cláudia Pereira, Bárbara Correia, Anália do Carmo, Ana Miguel Matos, Maria Teresa Cruz, Felismina T. C. Moreira

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Bio-Inspired Object Detection and Tracking in Aerial Images: Harnessing Northern Goshawk Optimization by Agnivesh Pandey, Rohit Raja, Sumit Srivastava, Krishna Kumar, Manoj Gupta, Chanyanan Somthawinpongsai, Aziz Nanthaamornphong

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Self-Powered Microsystem for Ultra-Fast Crash Detection via Prestressed Triboelectric Sensing by Yiqun Wang, Yuhan Wang, Xinzhi Liu, Xiaofeng Wang, Keren Dai, Zheng You

“…We further developed a self-powered, compact (<4.5 cm3) microsystem that integrates the shock sensor, a signal processing module, airbag triggering circuitry, and a high-g-resistant supercapacitor as a backup power source. The microsystem achieves ultra-fast shock detection and airbag activation with a delay of less than 0.2 ms. …”
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Comparison of genotyping assays for detection of targeted CRISPR/Cas mutagenesis in highly polyploid sugarcane by Eleanor J. Brant, Eleanor J. Brant, David May, David May, Ayman Eid, Ayman Eid, Fredy Altpeter, Fredy Altpeter

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A Versatile Algorithm for Autofocusing SAR Images by A. A. Monakov

“…Adjusting the algorithm for the selected objective function requires minimal software changes. …”
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Optimization and Simulation of Flat Area Sites Based on Probability Matching and Transfer Intensity Using Remote Sensing Precipitation by Chen Yu, Huaiyong Shao, Xingchuan Yang, Gang Liu, Qi Xin, Jiaming Gu

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High-throughput method for improving rice AGB estimation based on UAV multi-source remote sensing image feature fusion and ensemble learning by Jinpeng Li, Jinpeng Li, Jinxuan Li, Jinxuan Li, Dongxue Zhao, Dongxue Zhao, Qiang Cao, Qiang Cao, Fenghua Yu, Fenghua Yu, Fenghua Yu, Yingli Cao, Yingli Cao, Yingli Cao, Shuai Feng, Shuai Feng, Shuai Feng, Tongyu Xu, Tongyu Xu, Tongyu Xu

“…The relationships between AGB and the selected features were then analyzed using multiple fitting functions. …”
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Two-photon excitation fluorescence in ophthalmology: safety and improved imaging for functional diagnostics by Vineeta Kaushik, Michał Dąbrowski, Michał Dąbrowski, Luca Gessa, Nelam Kumar, Humberto Fernandes

“…Recent advances in laser-source manufacturing have made it possible to minimize the exposure of in vivo measurements within safety, while achieving sufficient signals to detect for functional images, making TPEF a viable option for human application. …”
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Effect of Functional Galactooligosaccharide on Metabolism and Antibacterial Activity of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum ZDY2013 by Jinlin LU, Jinmei LI, Jie FENG, Kaisheng SHAO, Hua WEI, Zhihong ZHANG

“…Taken together, the functional GOS could selectively promote the metabolism of L. plantarum ZDY2013 and further inhibit B. cereus HN001 in the co-culture systems and cell model.…”
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Influence of Lineage-Negative Stem Cell Therapy on Articulatory Functions in ALS Patients by Wioletta Pawlukowska, Bartłomiej Baumert, Monika Gołąb-Janowska, Anna Sobuś, Agnieszka Wełnicka, Agnieszka Meller, Karolina Machowska-Sempruch, Alicja Zawiślak, Karolina Łuczkowska, Sławomir Milczarek, Bogumiła Osękowska, Edyta Paczkowska, Iwona Rotter, Przemysław Nowacki, Bogusław Machaliński

“…Bone marrow-derived stem and progenitor cells (SPCs) may be a valuable source of trophic factors. In this study, we assessed whether adjuvant cellular therapy could affect the levels of selected neurotrophins and proinflammatory factors in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and subsequently prevent the deterioration of articulation. …”
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