Few-Shot Unsupervised Domain Adaptation Based on Refined Bi-Directional Prototypical Contrastive Learning for Cross-Scene Hyperspectral Image Classification by Xuebin Tang, Hanyi Shi, Chunchao Li, Cheng Jiang, Xiaoxiong Zhang, Lingbin Zeng, Xiaolei Zhou

“…Unsupervised domain adaptation has proven its effectiveness in tackling this issue, but it has a fatal limitation of intending to narrow the disparity between source and target domains by utilizing fully labeled source data and unlabeled target data. …”
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RMixDA: A Random Compound Data Augmentation Operation Framework for Neural Machine Translation by Huijun Wang, Xiaojing Du, Xinkun Hao

“…This framework showcases practical utility in real-world NMT tasks, particularly for enhancing translation quality in low-resource language scenarios.…”
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More than just a broken limb: Unmasking CRPS in Pakistan by Zahra Aamir Khan

“…This leads to a further decline in limb function, muscle wasting, difficulty in performing everyday activities, and eventually, social isolation. …”
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Unveiling Theranostics: Nanocomplex-Assisted Photodynamic Eradication of Aggressive Cancer Cells and Modulation of Tumor-Associated Macrophages by Butkute A, Kazlauske E, Mlynska A, Peciukaityte E, Karabanovas V, Rotomskis R, Steponkiene S

“…Austeja Butkute,1,2,* Evelina Kazlauske,3,4,* Agata Mlynska,1,4 Emile Peciukaityte,3 Vitalijus Karabanovas,3,4 Ricardas Rotomskis,3,5 Simona Steponkiene3 1Laboratory of Immunology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania; 2Life Science Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania; 3Biomedical Physics Laboratory of National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania; 4Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania; 5Biophotonics Group of Laser Research Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Simona Steponkiene, Biomedical Physics Laboratory of National Cancer Institute Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania, Email simona.steponkiene@nvi.ltBackground: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising tool that utilizes photosensitizers (PS) for two functions: cancer imaging by fluorescence (diagnostics), and treatment by the generation of reactive oxygen species (therapy). …”
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Error Analysis and Compensation of 3‒PTT Parallel Robot by CHEN Mingfang, LIANG Hongjian, WEI Songpo, HE Chaoyin

“…Then, the improved particle swarm optimization algorithm is utilized to optimize the error correction objective function, where the slider compensation is obtained, and the servo driver is utilized to complete the error compensation. …”
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Performance Assessment of a Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvester for Hybrid Excitation with Varying Cross Sections by Bartłomiej Ambrożkiewicz, Zbigniew Czyż, Vikram Pakrashi, Jakub Anczarski, Paweł Stączek, Andrzej Koszewnik, Mirosław Wendeker, Grzegorz Litak

“…The system’s performance in hybrid excitation, enhancements in energy harvesting, and challenges with these was observed, helping to determine optimal operating conditions to function effectively in ambient environments. The tests identified the conditions and ranges within which maximized harvesting responses were observed. …”
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Characterizing cell-type spatial relationships across length scales in spatially resolved omics data by Rafael dos Santos Peixoto, Brendan F. Miller, Maigan A. Brusko, Gohta Aihara, Lyla Atta, Manjari Anant, Mark A. Atkinson, Todd M. Brusko, Clive H. Wasserfall, Jean Fan

“…Application of such technologies offers the opportunity to delineate cell-type spatial relationships, particularly across different length scales, and enhance our understanding of tissue organization and function. To quantify such multi-scale cell-type spatial relationships, we present CRAWDAD, Cell-type Relationship Analysis Workflow Done Across Distances, as an open-source R package. …”
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YOLO-SRMX: A Lightweight Model for Real-Time Object Detection on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Shimin Weng, Han Wang, Jiashu Wang, Changming Xu, Ende Zhang

“…Finally, the Wise-IoU loss function is adopted to replace the traditional bounding box loss. …”
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A Robust InSAR-DEM Block Adjustment Method Based on Affine and Polynomial Models for Geometric Distortion by Zhonghua Hong, Ziyuan He, Haiyan Pan, Zhihao Tang, Ruyan Zhou, Yun Zhang, Yanling Han, Jiang Tao

“…To mitigate this problem, this study employs affine models and polynomial function models to refine the relative planar precision and elevation accuracy of the DEM. …”
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Diagnosis and management of a giant retroperitoneal hematoma compressing the femoral nerve, following an ultrasound-guided lumbar sympathetic block: a case report by Yan Bai, Xinqiao Zhou, Lingqing Zeng, Xiaokai Zhou, Zhuqing Rao, Cunming Liu, Yinbing Pan, Xiaodi Sun

“…Once imaging supports the diagnosis, immediate digital subtraction angiography (DSA) could be utilized to identify the bleeding source and conduct embolization.…”
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Realizing depth measurement and edge detection based on a single metasurface by Yang Siwen, Wei Qunshuo, Zhao Ruizhe, Li Xin, Zhang Xue, Li Yao, Li Junjie, Jing Xiaoli, Li Xiaowei, Wang Yongtian, Huang Lingling

“…Here, we design and experimentally validate a single geometric metasurface that can achieve depth measurement or edge detection under incoherent or coherent light respectively. Double helix point source function is utilized, and three verification experiments are carried out, including double-helix beam calibration, 2D object and 3D object detection, respectively. …”
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Integrated multi-omics identify key signalling pathways for notochord lumenogenesis in ascidian Ciona savignyi by Jin Zhang, Zicheng Tan, Qishu Qin, Hongzhe Peng, Wenjie Shi, Haiyan Yu, Bo Dong

“…Meanwhile, we identified that CDC42 was a potential downstream target factor of the Ras-Rap1-MAPK signalling axis, playing crucial functions in notochord lumenogenesis. Overall, we systematically revealed the key regulatory signalling pathways for notochord lumen formation and verified a lumenogenesis-related signalling axis, providing a foundational data resource for exploring the mechanisms of lumenogenesis.…”
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Bisecting GlcNAc enhances CD8+ T cell-mediated killing of breast cancer by suppressing PD-L1 expression and its binding to PD-1 by Xueting Ren, Jinpeng Wu, Jing Li, Zhen Zhai, Xiang Li, Feng Guan, Meng Wang, Xiaobin Ma, Zengqi Tan, Huafeng Kang, Shuai Lin

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A Scale-Aware and Discriminative Feature Learning Network for Fine-Grained Rigid Object Recognition by Yangte Gao, Chenwei Deng, Liang Chen, Zicong Zhu

“…The code and dataset will be open source in the future.…”
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The association between serum albumin–globulin ratio and overactive bladder in American adults: a cross-sectional study by Yuan-Zhuo Du, Jia-Hao Liu, Fu-Chun Zheng, Qiang Zhou, Ju Guo

“…Abstract Objectives The albumin–globulin ratio (AGR) is considered an important indicator reflecting an individual’s immune function and nutritional status, and it is closely associated with various health conditions. …”
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Artistic Documentary in the Context of Cultural Dialogue and the Expression of a New Nature of Historical Self-knowledge by S.R. Gevorgyan, V.S. Karapetyan, M.M. Ispiryan, A.V. Galstyan, A.G. Marianna, Ye.Zh. Mnatsakanyan, S.A. Margaryan

“…The study employs comparative and contrast methods to examine human-nature relationships, utilizing linguistic hermeneutics to analyze literary works and their original sources. …”
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The Modified Sparrow Search Algorithm with Brown Motion and Levy Flight Strategy for the Class Integration Test Order Generation Problem by Chongyang Jiao, Qinglei Zhou, Wenning Zhang, Chunyan Zhang

“…Using the overall stubbing complexity as a fitness function to evaluate different class test sequences, experiments are conducted on open-source Java systems, and the experimental results demonstrate that the MSSA generates test orders with lower stubbing cost in a shorter time than other novel intelligent algorithms. …”
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Detection and classification of hypertensive retinopathy based on retinal image analysis using a deep learning approach by Bambang Krismono Triwijoyo, Ahmat Adil, Muhammad Zulfikri

“…Methods: This research utilizes secondary data, specifically a retinal image dataset from the open-source Messidor database. …”
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A Fusion Method Based on Physical Modes and Satellite Remote Sensing for 3D Ocean State Reconstruction by Yingxiang Hong, Xuan Wang, Bin Wang, Wei Li, Guijun Han

“…This study developed an operational-oriented lightweight framework for three-dimensional ocean state reconstruction by integrating multi-source observations through a computationally efficient multivariate empirical orthogonal function (MEOF) method. …”
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A Case Report of Obstructive Shock from an Esophageal Bolus Leading to Left Atrial Compression by Sharmin Kalam, Sergio Marquez, Emmelyn J. Samones, Tammy Phan, Vi Am Dinh

“…Follow-up ultrasound showed improvement of compression and cardiac function. Conclusion: In evaluation of acute shock, multiple etiologies must be considered. …”
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