SDKU-Net: A Novel Architecture with Dynamic Kernels and Optimizer Switching for Enhanced Shadow Detection in Remote Sensing by Gilberto Alvarado-Robles, Isac Andres Espinosa-Vizcaino, Carlos Gustavo Manriquez-Padilla, Juan Jose Saucedo-Dorantes

“…Additionally, the model’s efficient training process, requiring only 75 epochs, highlights its potential for resource-constrained applications. These results underscore the robustness and adaptability of SDKU-Net, paving the way for advancements in shadow detection and segmentation across diverse fields.…”
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Deep Defense Against Mal-Doc: Utilizing Transformer and SeqGAN for Detecting and Classifying Document Type Malware by Gati Lother Martin, Sang-Min Lee, Jong-Hyun Kim, Young-Seob Jeong, Ah Reum Kang, Jiyoung Woo

“…The proposed model will solve this gap by detecting and classifying document-type malware families using script codes, including tags, to write documents and script languages to execute malicious functions. …”
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Simple surface modification of poly(methyl methacrylate) microfluidic microplates for enhanced ultrasensitive multiplexed detection of infectious diseases by Sharma T. Sanjay, Sapna Kannan, XiuJun Li

“…Herein, we report a simple method of functionalization of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) with polylysine to be used as the microfluidic microplate substrate for enhanced ELISA, enabling rapid, ultrasensitive, and multiplexed detection of infectious diseases. …”
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Plasmonic optical fiber biosensors for ultra-low detection of respiratory syncytial virus via point-of-care tests by Federica Passeggio, Luigi Zeni, Massimiliano Galdiero, Francesco Arcadio, Carla Zannella, Anna De Filippis, Chiara Marzano, Ines Tavoletta, Fabiana Napolitano, Rosalba Pitruzzella, Giuseppe Portella, Nunzio Cennamo

“…Hence, the results establish the POF-based RSV biosensor as a sensitive, cost-effective, ultra-fast, capable of being connected to the Internet, and a scalable alternative to traditional RSV detection methods, offering a promising tool for improving diagnostic capabilities in clinical and resource-limited settings.…”
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Patient-derived esophageal adenocarcinoma organ chip: a physiologically relevant platform for functional precision oncology by Sanjima Pal, Elee Shimshoni, Salvador Flores Torres, Mingyang Kong, Kulsum Tai, Veena Sangwan, Nicholas Bertos, Swneke Donovan Bailey, Julie Bérubé, Donald E. Ingber, Lorenzo Ferri

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Innovative machine learning-based prediction of early airway hyperresponsiveness using baseline pulmonary function parameters by Hua Yang, Xingru Zhao, Zhuochang Chen, Lihong Yang, Guihua Zhao, Chenxiao Xu, Jinyi Xu

“…BackgroundThe Bronchial Provocation Test (BPT) is the gold standard for diagnosing airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) in suspected asthma patients but is time-consuming and resource-intensive. This study explores the potential of baseline pulmonary function parameters, particularly small airway indices, in predicting AHR and develops a machine learning-based model to improve screening efficiency and reduce unnecessary BPT referrals.MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed baseline pulmonary function data and BPT results from Henan Provincial People’s Hospital (May to September 2024). …”
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APPLICATION OF THE SPECTROMETRIC METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE DOSE RATE FOR CREATING CALIBRATION HIGHLY SENSITIVE INSTRUMENTS BASED ON SCINTILLATION DETECTION UNITS by R. V. Lukashevich, G. A. Fokov

“…The results of the calculation function G(E) for the detection unit on the basis of NaI(Tl) detector (Ø40 mm, h = 40 mm) to use it as a comparator for kerma rate in the air certification of low intenseе photon radiation fields.…”
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Investigation of <i>Atraphaxis virgata</i>, an Unexplored Medicinal Plant Rich in Flavonoids, as a Functional Material by Soeun Shin, Seunghee Kim, Jeongho Lee, Hyerim Son, Jin-Hyub Paik, Nadezhda Gennadievna Gemejiyeva, Zhanat Zhumabekovna Karzhaubekova, Taek Lee, Hah Young Yoo

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Loss of OprD function is sufficient for carbapenem-resistance-only but insufficient for multidrug resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Maofeng Wang, Yuxiao Zhang, Fengyan Pei, Ying Liu, Yan Zheng

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Cardiosphere-derived cells improve function in the infarcted rat heart for at least 16 weeks--an MRI study. by Carolyn A Carr, Daniel J Stuckey, Jun Jie Tan, Suat Cheng Tan, Renata S M Gomes, Patrizia Camelliti, Elisa Messina, Alessandro Giacomello, Georgina M Ellison, Kieran Clarke

“…<h4>Aims</h4>Endogenous cardiac progenitor cells, expanded from explants via cardiosphere formation, present a promising cell source to prevent heart failure following myocardial infarction. …”
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Combining Open-Source Machine Learning and Publicly Available Aerial Data (NAIP and NEON) to Achieve High-Resolution High-Accuracy Remote Sensing of Grass–Shrub–Tree Mosaics by Brynn Noble, Zak Ratajczak

“…NAIP underperformed in detecting evergreen trees (52–78% vs. 83–86% accuracy with NEON). …”
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Digitoflavone Ameliorates Acute Lung Injury via Disturbing the Formation of Functional Stimulator of Interferon Genes Signalosome by Jun-Jie Li, Qing Yao, Ming Dong, Yan Wang, Ye Xiu, Zhi-Xin Wu, Xiao-Mei Zhao, Yin-Kang Wang, Xian-Ling Wang, Yu-Xuan Tian, Xiao-He Xiao, Zhao-Fang Bai

“…Materials and Methods: The activation of the cGAS-STING pathway was modeled in bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) and human leukemia monocytic cell line (THP-1) cells in vivo, and the expression of type I IFN-related genes and pro-inflammatory cytokines was detected after DG pretreatment. Next, we examined the effect of DG on STING downstream signaling events, such as STING oligomerization and functional STING signalosome formation. …”
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Surface defect detection model of laser cutting polycrystalline cubic boron nitride tool based on asymptotic fusion strategy by Anfu Zhu, Jiaxiao Xie, Heng Guo, Jie Wang, Zilong Guo, Lei Xu, SiXin Zhu, Zhanping Yang, Bin Wang

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Context-dependent PSIICOS: A novel framework for functional connectivity estimation accounting for task-related power leakage by Daria Kleeva, Alexei Ossadtchi

“…The results demonstrate that CD-PSIICOS outperforms the original PSIICOS in suppressing artifacts at the lower projection ranks, maintaining robust detection of functional networks across theta and gamma frequency bands. …”
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A Small-Sample Target Detection Method of Side-Scan Sonar Based on CycleGAN and Improved YOLOv8 by Ye Zheng, Jun Yan, Junxia Meng, Ming Liang

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The molecular prevalence of Theileria equi in the Arabian stallion in Egypt with special reference to biochemical parameters by Noora F. Thabet, Omaima M. Kandil, Omnia M. Kandil, Khalid M. Fararh

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Through Fusion of Optimization With Deep Wavelet Neural Networks on Denial of Wallet Attack Detection in Serverless Computing by P. Renukadevi, Sibi Amaran, A. Vikram, T. Prabhakara Rao, Mohamad Khairi Ishak

“…Deep learning (DL) models show strong potential in detecting DoW attacks, where attackers disrupt services by exploiting system resources. …”
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SILVERRUSH. XIV. Lyα Luminosity Functions and Angular Correlation Functions from 20,000 Lyα Emitters at z ∼ 2.2–7.3 from up to 24 deg2 HSC-SSP and CHORUS Surveys: Linking the Postr... by Hiroya Umeda, Masami Ouchi, Satoshi Kikuta, Yuichi Harikane, Yoshiaki Ono, Takatoshi Shibuya, Akio K. Inoue, Kazuhiro Shimasaku, Yongming Liang, Akinori Matsumoto, Shun Saito, Haruka Kusakabe, Yuta Kageura, Minami Nakane

“…We present luminosity functions (LFs) and angular correlation functions (ACFs) derived from 18,960 Ly α emitters (LAEs) at z  = 2.2−7.3 over a wide survey area of ≲24 deg ^2 that are identified in the narrowband data of the HSC-SSP and CHORUS surveys. …”
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Improved smart city security using a deep maxout network-based intrusion detection system with walrus optimization by Wahid Rajeh, Majed Aborokbah, Manimurugan S., Umar Albalawi, Ahamed Aljuhani, Osama Shibl Abdalghany Younes, Karthikeyan Periyasami

“…Methods This research addresses the need for robust intrusion detection systems (IDS) tailored to the unique challenges of securing public transportation within smart cities. …”
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A SERS‐Based Antibody‐Aptamer Sandwich Assay for Extracellular Vesicle‐Associated Tau Detection Using Gold Nanoparticles by Saqer Al Abdullah, Samaneh Ghadami, Md. Arifur Rahman Khan, Farbod Ebrahimi, Kyle Nowlin, Tetyana Ignatova, Kristen Dellinger

“…Subsequently, adding gold nanoparticles functionalized with SERS probes and aptamers enabled the detection of tau in EVs using SERS. …”
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