Detection of water surface targets based on improved Deformable DETR by Pengjiu WANG, Junbin Gong, Wei LUO, Xiao HUANG, Junjie GUO

“…Objective With technological advancements and the increasing demand for water resource exploration, water surface target detection plays a crucial role in various applications, such as ship navigation and maritime safety. …”
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A Benchmark Review of YOLO Algorithm Developments for Object Detection by Zhengmao Hua, Kaviya Aranganadin, Cheng-Cheng Yeh, Xinhe Hai, Chen-Yun Huang, Tsan-Chuen Leung, Hua-Yi Hsu, Yung-Chiang Lan, Ming-Chieh Lin

“…You Only Look Once (YOLO) has established itself as a prominent object detection framework due to its excellent balance between speed and accuracy. …”
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Lightweight Detection Algorithm for Breast-Mass Features in Ultrasound Images by Taojuan Li, Wen Liu, Mingxian Song, Zheng Gu, Ling Hai

“…Thus, the proposed model effectively balances detection performance and lightweight design, making it well-suited for real-time applications on resource-constrained computing devices.…”
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A lightweight personnel detection method for underground coal mines by Shuai WANG, Wei YANG, Yuxiang LI, Jiaqi WU, Wei YANG

“…Introduce SIoU instead of the original loss function to accelerate model convergence. Finally, the introduction of the Ghost module to optimize the backbone network can reduce the computational and parametric quantities of the model without losing the model performance, improve the detection speed, and make the model easier to be deployed on resource-constrained devices. …”
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Lightweight detection algorithms for small targets on unmanned mining trucks by Shuoqi CHENG, Yilihamu·YAERMAIMAITI, Lirong XIE, Xiyu LI, Ying MA

“…Accurate target category detection is a prerequisite for obstacle avoidance decisions, and model lightweighting facilitates deployment in resource-limited conditions. …”
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The functional mechanisms of phosphite and its applications in crop plants by Zhenyi Li, Xiangjiu Kong, Zhiqiang Zhang, Fang Tang, Mingjiu Wang, Mingjiu Wang, Yan Zhao, Fengling Shi

“…Notably, ptxD also acts as an ideal selectable marker because its resistant is specific to Phi, thereby eliminating the risk of false positive clones. …”
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Development of curd semi-finished product with functional properties by L. Yu. Lavrova, E. L. Bortsova, S. A. Ermakov

“…Thanks to the research done, a curd product with functional properties and high quality and safety indicators was obtained, which can be recommended for feeding various groups of the adult population and in the diets of therapeutic and preventive nutrition.…”
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A Lightweight Transformer Model for Defect Detection in Electroluminescence Images of Photovoltaic Cells by Yang Yang, Jing Zhang, Xin Shu, Lei Pan, Ming Zhang

“…To ensure solar panels function well, efficient and accurate defect detection of PV modules is essential. …”
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A rapid and accurate method for Helicobacter pylori detection via integrating LAMP assay with CRISPR/Cas12b detection by one-step in one-pot by Yeqian Zhang, Tao Liu, Puhua Zhang, Bo Ni, Xingang Wang, Long Bai, Wei Sun, Yujing Guan, Xiang Xia, Hui Cao, Jiayi Gu

“…Conventional diagnostic methods, such as PCR and culture, require specialized equipment and expertise, limiting their applicability in resource-limited settings. There is a pressing need for a rapid, cost-effective, and user-friendly diagnostic platform for HP detection, particularly in point-of-care settings.MethodsWe developed an integrated detection platform combining loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) with the CRISPR/Cas12b system in a single, one-step, one-pot reaction. …”
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Feature selection using a multi-strategy improved parrot optimization algorithm in software defect prediction by Qi Fei, Guisheng Yin, Zhian Sun

“…Finally, to further enhance the classification performance of defect prediction, a heterogeneous data stacking ensemble learning algorithm (HEDSE) based on feature selection is proposed. Experimental evaluations on 16 open-source software defect datasets indicate that the proposed HEDSE outperforms existing methods, providing a novel and effective solution for software defect prediction. …”
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Multivariate GWAS analysis reveals loci associated with liver functions in continental African populations. by Chisom Soremekun, Tafadzwa Machipisa, Opeyemi Soremekun, Fraser Pirie, Nashiru Oyekanmi, Ayesha A Motala, Tinashe Chikowore, Segun Fatumo

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Using multivariate GWAS method improves the power to detect novel genotype-phenotype associations for liver functions not found with the standard univariate GWAS in the same dataset.…”
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RQdeltaCT: an open-source R package for relative quantification of gene expression using delta Ct methods by Daniel Zalewski, Anna Bogucka-Kocka

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Enhanced skill optimization algorithm: Solution to the stochastic reactive power dispatch framework with optimal inclusion of renewable resources using large‐scale network by Noor Habib Khan, Yong Wang, Raheela Jamal, Sheeraz Iqbal, Mohamed Ebeed, Yazeed Yasin Ghadi, Z. M. S. Elbarbary

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Rapid urban health security assessment tool: a new resource for evaluating local-level public health preparedness by Rebecca Katz, Matthew R Boyce

“…Plans and policies for responding to public health emergencies are generally framed at higher levels of governance, but developing, improving and sustaining the capacities necessary for implementing these policies is a direct function of local-level authorities. Evaluating local-level public health capacities is an important process for identifying strengths and weaknesses that can impact the preparedness for, detection of and response to health security threats. …”
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Neural Posterior Estimation for Cataloging Astronomical Images with Spatially Varying Backgrounds and Point Spread Functions by Aakash Patel, Tianqing Zhang, Camille Avestruz, Jeffrey Regier, The LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration

“…In experiments with semisynthetic images, we evaluate the method on key cataloging tasks: light source detection, star/galaxy separation, and flux measurement. …”
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Synthesis and properties of carbon quantum dots as an antimicrobial agent and detection of ciprofloxacin by Fangzhou Shen, Zhaoyang Lu, Kangli Yan, Kang Luo, Shuchen Pei, Pu Xiang

“…This study introduces a novel approach for the fabrication of N-CQDs derived from natural botanical sources, underscoring their potential dual functionality as fluorescent sensors and antimicrobial materials.…”
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A lightweight object detection approach based on edge computing for mining industry by Muhammad Wahab Hanif, Zhanli Li, Zhenhua Yu, Rehmat Bashir

“…These enhancements enable more accurate and efficient detection in resource‐constrained edge environments, contributing to safer and more reliable monitoring in coal mining operations.…”
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Assessing the stability of indoor farming systems using data outlier detection by Jean Pompeo, Ziwen Yu, Chi Zhang, Songzi Wu, Ying Zhang, Celina Gomez, Melanie Correll

“…The residual analysis highlighted that outliers could be attributed to potential issues such as sensor noise, drift, or other sources of uncertainty in data collection. Across different trials, the system displayed varying degrees of resistance to cumulative Agr.Ops, with some trials showing increased resilience over time.DiscussionThe alternative decomposition method used effectively identified outliers and provided valuable insights into the functionality of the system under different operational loads. …”
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MeStanG—Resource for High-Throughput Sequencing Standard Data Sets Generation for Bioinformatic Methods Evaluation and Validation by Daniel Ramos Lopez, Francisco J. Flores, Andres S. Espindola

“…Metagenomics analysis has enabled the measurement of the microbiome diversity in environmental samples without prior targeted enrichment. Functional and phylogenetic studies based on microbial diversity retrieved using HTS platforms have advanced from detecting known organisms and discovering unknown species to applications in disease diagnostics. …”
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Enhancing the power quality in radial electrical systems using optimal sizing and selective allocation of distributed generations. by Bachirou Bogno, Deli Goron, Nisso Nicodem, S Shanmugan, Dieudonné Kidmo Kaoga, Kitmo, Akhlaque Ahmad Khan, Yasser Fouad, Michel Aillerie

“…Accordingly, a proposed configuration system is shown in this work to inject multiple renewable energy sources (MRES) from selected regulated nodes. The feasibility of the proposed system is evaluated using particle swarm optimization (PSO), which was used to locate stable nodes and locations, sensitive to voltage fluctuations. …”
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