Enhancing deep learning methods for brain metastasis detection through cross-technique annotations on SPACE MRI by Tassilo Wald, Benjamin Hamm, Julius C. Holzschuh, Rami El Shafie, Andreas Kudak, Balint Kovacs, Irada Pflüger, Bastian von Nettelbladt, Constantin Ulrich, Michael Anton Baumgartner, Philipp Vollmuth, Jürgen Debus, Klaus H. Maier-Hein, Thomas Welzel

“…Abstract Background Gadolinium-enhanced “sampling perfection with application-optimized contrasts using different flip angle evolution” (SPACE) sequence allows better visualization of brain metastases (BMs) compared to “magnetization-prepared rapid acquisition gradient echo” (MPRAGE). …”
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Livestock Biometrics Identification Using Computer Vision Approaches: A Review by Hua Meng, Lina Zhang, Fan Yang, Lan Hai, Yuxing Wei, Lin Zhu, Jue Zhang

“…We also highlight the challenges faced in this field, such as data quality and algorithmic efficiency, and introduce the baseline models and innovative solutions developed to address these issues. …”
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Impact of Depressurizing Boreholes on Energy Dissipation in Deep Roadway by Meng Wang, Zhixue Li, Yalong Xu, Zhenhua Li, Ruifu Yuan, Hongchao Zhao, Guodong Li

“…The equations of elastic energy and dissipated energy of rock cell grid were derived based on the energy principle and finite-difference algorithm, which was implemented into FLAC3D software by the FISH language. …”
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Assessing uncertainties in parton showers at double logarithmic accuracy for jet quenching studies by Carlota Andres, Liliana Apolinário, Néstor Armesto, André Cordeiro, Fabio Dominguez, José Guilherme Milhano

“…These are coupled with two kinematic reconstruction schemes defined by different phase-space constraints. We show that, while global features are relatively stable, differences emerge in the temporal evolution of the cascade. …”
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MMAgentRec, a personalized multi-modal recommendation agent with large language model by Xiaochen Xiao

“…Our approach provides novel perspectives for the development of multimodal recommendation systems, holding substantial practical application potential and promising to propel their evolution in the information technology domain. We conducted extensive evaluations to assess the effectiveness of our proposed model, including an ablation study, comparison with state-of-the-art methods, and performance analysis on multiple datasets. …”
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QoS Analysis for a Nonpreemptive Continuous Monitoring and Event-Driven WSN Protocol in Mobile Environments by Israel Leyva-Mayorga, Mario E. Rivero-Angeles, Chadwick Carreto-Arellano, Vicent Pla

“…Specifically, mobile applications require the system to respond in a certain manner in order to adequately track the target object. Hybrid algorithms that perform Continuous Monitoring (CntM) and Event-Driven (ED) duties have proven their ability to enhance performance in different environments, where emergency alarms are required. …”
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A Review of Vibration Control Studies of Double-Layered Cylindrical Shells Under Transient Excitation in Water by Zhen Zhang, Yinglong Zhao, Feng Chen

“…Firstly, the vibration response mechanisms of underwater double-layered cylindrical shells are sorted through a bibliometric analysis, and the evolution laws for plate–shell structures and the vibration transmission paths for single–double-shell structures are summarized systematically; secondly, the multi-path vibration transmission characteristics of double-layered cylindrical shells are analyzed based on energy transfer theory, and the contribution to transient noise through different transmission paths is quantitatively evaluated; and thirdly, the vibration transmission characteristics of active control, passive control, and hybrid control are evaluated systematically in terms of the dimensions of the control mechanism. …”
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Lateral shear interferometry for shape accuracy measurements of 3D-printed micro-optics by Zhao Yanqiu, Wang Lunwei, Siegle Leander, Giessen Harald

“…The technique of 3D-printed micro-optics has experienced significant advancements over the last few years [1, 2]. This progressive evolution has been marked by remarkable strides in precision and miniaturization, making it particularly attractive to applications in the field of medical endoscopy. …”
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Analysis of Blockchain-Technology by Danylo Dvorchuk, Iryna Shpinareva

“…The study explores the comparative advantages and limitations of different blockchain architectures and evaluates emerging optimization techniques such as hybrid consensus algorithms and artificial intelligence-based enhancements. …”
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A Deep Learning-Based Echo Extrapolation Method by Fusing Radar Mosaic and RMAPS-NOW Data by Shanhao Wang, Zhiqun Hu, Fuzeng Wang, Ruiting Liu, Lirong Wang, Jiexin Chen

“…Based on the ConvLSTM and the proposed MR-DCGAN architecture, 20 extrapolation models were trained using four different input encoding strategies. The models were evaluated using the Critical Success Index (CSI), Probability of Detection (POD), and False Alarm Ratio (FAR). …”
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Quantitative Analysis of Sulfur Elements in Mars-like Rocks Based on Multimodal Data by Yuhang Dong, Zhengfeng Shi, Junsheng Yao, Li Zhang, Yongkang Chen, Junyan Jia

“…Furthermore, to optimize model performance, different feature selection algorithms were evaluated. …”
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Urban Heat Island Effect: Remote Sensing Monitoring and Assessment—Methods, Applications, and Future Directions by Lili Zhao, Xuncheng Fan, Tao Hong

“…At the methodological level, the study systematically evaluates core algorithms for land surface temperature extraction and heat island intensity calculation, compares innovative developments in multi-source remote sensing data integration and fusion techniques, and establishes a framework for accuracy assessment and validation. …”
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The State of Artificial Intelligence and its Prospects in Pakistan's Medical Sector by Rohail Akhtar Habib, Yumna Sattar Khan

“…Predictive analytics using machine learning algorithms has become more popular in Pakistani healthcare. …”
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Distribution of age at natural menopause, age at menarche, menstrual cycle length, height and BMI in BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variant carriers and non-carriers: results from EMBR... by Nasim Mavaddat, Debra Frost, Emily Zhao, Daniel R. Barnes, Munaza Ahmed, Julian Barwell, Angela F. Brady, Paul Brennan, Hector Conti, Jackie Cook, Harriet Copeland, Rosemarie Davidson, Alan Donaldson, Emma Douglas, David Gallagher, Rachel Hart, Louise Izatt, Zoe Kemp, Fiona Lalloo, Zosia Miedzybrodzka, Patrick J. Morrison, Jennie E. Murray, Alex Murray, Hannah Musgrave, Claire Searle, Lucy Side, Katie Snape, Vishakha Tripathi, Lisa Walker, Stephanie Archer, D. Gareth Evans, Marc Tischkowitz, Antonis C. Antoniou, Douglas F. Easton

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