IMAGE SEGMENTATION AND OBJECT SELECTION BASED ON MULTI-THRESHOLD PROCESSING by Vladimir Yu. Volkov, Oleg A. Markelov, Mikhail I. Bogachev

“…The main advantage of the proposed approach consists in the minimisation of the post-processing shape modification of the selected objects. …”
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Advancing Kidney Transplantation: A Machine Learning Approach to Enhance Donor–Recipient Matching by Nahed Alowidi, Razan Ali, Munera Sadaqah, Fatmah M. A. Naemi

“…Additionally, a custom ranking algorithm was designed to identify the most suitable recipients. …”
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Multi task detection method for operating status of belt conveyor based on DR-YOLOM by Yongan LI, Tengjie CHEN, Hongwei WANG, Zhihao ZHANG

“…Faster RCNN and Yolov8 were used to compare the performance of object detection, and the loss function and accuracy curve before and after model improvement were compared. The results show that compared to mainstream single detection algorithms, DR-YOLOM multi task detection algorithm has better comprehensive detection ability, and this algorithm can ensure high target recognition accuracy, segmentation accuracy, and appropriate inference speed with a small number of parameters. …”
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Industrial-scale prediction of cement clinker phases using machine learning by Sheikh Junaid Fayaz, Néstor Montiel-Bohórquez, Shashank Bishnoi, Matteo Romano, Manuele Gatti, N. M. Anoop Krishnan

“…Our models remain robust under varying operations and are evaluated for uncertainty and rare-event scenarios. Through post hoc explainable algorithms, we interpret the hierarchical relationships between clinker oxides and phase formation, providing insights into the functioning of an otherwise black-box model. …”
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Research status of gearboxes for high-power nuclear power circulation pumps by WEI Fude, WANG Huanhuan, YANG Shuncheng

“…Many scholars are committed to in-depth research on high-power nuclear power circulating pump gearboxes from the perspectives of dynamics, mechanical design, big data, optimization algorithms, etc., in response to the above-mentioned issues. …”
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Deep learning-based detection and classification of acute lymphoblastic leukemia with explainable AI techniques by Debendra Muduli, Sourav Parija, Suhani Kumari, Asmaul Hassan, Harendra S. Jangwan, Abu Taha Zamani, Sk. Mohammed Gouse, Banshidhar Majhi, Nikhat Parveen

“…Additionally, we evaluated the performance of these models using different optimization techniques, including Adadelta, SGD, RMSprop, and Adam, to determine the most effective optimization strategy for improving classifica-tion accuracy. …”
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Artificial intelligence-based personalized diet: A pilot clinical study for irritable bowel syndrome by Tarkan Karakan, Aycan Gundogdu, Hakan Alagözlü, Nergiz Ekmen, Seckin Ozgul, Varol Tunali, Mehmet Hora, Damla Beyazgul, O. Ufuk Nalbantoglu

“…AI-based diet was designed based on optimizing a personalized nutritional strategy by an algorithm regarding individual gut microbiome features. …”
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Leveraging petrophysical and geological constraints for AI-driven predictions of total organic carbon (TOC) and hardness in unconventional reservoir prospects by Nandito Davy, Ammar El-Husseiny, Umair bin Waheed, Korhan Ayranci, Manzar Fawad, Mohamed Mahmoud, Nicholas B. Harris

“…Petrophysical constraints were derived from triple combo well logs (gamma ray, bulk density, neutron porosity), while geological constraints included stratigraphic data or spatial distance between training and target wells—petrophysical constraints most improved predictions, while stratigraphic and spatial constraints had progressively less impact. …”
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Proteomics mapping of cord blood identifies haptoglobin "switch-on" pattern as biomarker of early-onset neonatal sepsis in preterm newborns. by Catalin S Buhimschi, Vineet Bhandari, Antonette T Dulay, Unzila A Nayeri, Sonya S Abdel-Razeq, Christian M Pettker, Stephen Thung, Guomao Zhao, Yiping W Han, Matthew Bizzarro, Irina A Buhimschi

“…This was then subjected to 2(nd)-level validation against indicators of adverse short-term neonatal outcome. The optimal LCA algorithm combined Hp&HpRP switch pattern (most input), interleukin-6 and neonatal hematological indices yielding two non-overlapping newborn clusters with low (≤20%) versus high (≥70%) probability of IAI exposure. …”
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Predicting biomarkers of progressive pulmonary fibrosis: morphological, cytokine profile, and clinical portrait by Nicol Bernardinello, Federica Pezzuto, Lauren D’Sa, Luca Vedovelli, Chiara Giraudo, Anamaria Chelu, Anamaria Chelu, Cecilia de Chellis, Francesca Lunardi, Francesco Fortarezza, Francesca Boscaro, Elisabetta Cocconcelli, Paolo Spagnolo, Elisabetta Balestro, Fiorella Calabrese

“…Lung specimens revealed a significant overexpression of IL9 in the PPF compared to the nPPF group (p=0.049). Boruta algorithm analysis showed that lymphoid aggregates and traction bronchiectasis at diagnosis are the most important variables in determining the PPF status.ConclusionsThe present results increase the understanding of the pathological mechanisms of PPF, offering potential avenues for improved prognostication and therapeutic intervention.…”
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AHA: Design and Evaluation of Compute-Intensive Hardware Accelerators for AMD-Xilinx Zynq SoCs Using HLS IP Flow by David Berrazueta-Mena, Byron Navas

“…We outline criteria for selecting algorithms to improve speed and resource efficiency in HLS design. …”
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Investigation on the Aerodynamic Parameters of the Triangle Shape of Tall Buildings by Using of CFD Method by Mehdi Noormohamadian, Eysa Salajegheh

“…Nowadays, the neural network algorithm is one of the most famous numerical methods for optimizing hull shapes. …”
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Corrective soft bus-bar splitting for reliable operation of hybrid AC/DC grids by Basel Morsy, Matthew Deakin, Adolfo Anta, Jochen Cremer

“…This has sparked renewed interest in optimizing network capacity utilization. This paper explores the synergy between two flexibility-enhancing methods in hybrid AC/DC grids: Voltage Source Converter (VSC) set-point control pre- and post-contingency, and corrective Network Topology Reconfiguration (NTR). …”
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Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Based on Pre-classification Strategy for Quantitative Analysis of Rock Samples by Weiheng KONG, Lingwei ZENG, Yu RAO, Sha CHEN, Xu WANG, Yanting YANG, Yixiang DUAN, Qingwen FAN

“…Different element quantitative models were constructed for each rock type. The kNN algorithm was selected using cross-validation to determine the optimal k value, and the key punishment parameter C and RBF width parameter γ of the SVM algorithm were determined using a grid search method. …”
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A survey on resource allocation in backscatter communication networks by Yongjun XU, Haoke YANG, Yinghui YE, Qianbin CHEN, Guangyue LU

“…With the development of Internet of things (IoT) technology, wireless networks have the characteristics of massive user access, high power consumption, and high capacity requirements.In order to meet the transmission requirements and reduce energy consumption, backscatter communication technology was considered to be one of the most effective solutions to the above problems.In the fact of complex network scenarios, the improvement of spectrum efficiency, system capacity, and energy management has become an urgent problem of resource allocation areas in backscatter communications.For this problem, resource allocation algorithms in backscatter communications were surveyed.Firstly, the basic concept and different network architectures of backscatter communication were introduced.Then, resource allocation algorithms in backscatter communication networks were analyzed according to different network types, optimization objectives, and the number of antennas.Finally, the challenges and future research trends of resource allocation problems in backscatter communication networks were prospected.…”
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Development of a machine learning model for predicting renal damage in children with closed spinal dysraphism by Yu He, Wan-liang Guo, Ming-chang Zhang

“…The Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) algorithm and Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations (LIME) were used to interpret the optimal model. …”
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Parameterization of user functions in digital signal processing for obtaining angular superresolution by A. A. Shchukin, A. E. Pavlov

“…Objectives. One of the most important tasks in the development of goniometric systems is improving resolution in terms of angular coordinates. …”
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Cluster channel equalization using adaptive sensing and reinforcement learning for UAV communication by Xin Liu, Shanghong Zhao, Yanxia Liang, Shahid Karim

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Integrating status-neutral and targeted HIV testing in Zimbabwe: A complementary strategy. by Hamufare D Mugauri, Owen Mugurungi, Joconiah Chirenda, Kudakwashe Takarinda, Prosper Mangwiro, Mufuta Tshimanga

“…This combined approach optimizes resource use, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, and contributes to improved health outcomes and reduced HIV transmission rates.…”
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Brachial Plexopathy in Head and Neck Cancer Potentially Related to LET-Dependent RBE by Abanob Hanna, Anthony Casper, Roi Dagan, Hardev S. Grewal, Jiyeon Park, Eric D. Brooks, Erik Traneus, Lars Glimelius, Perry B. Johnson, Mohammad Saki, Yawei Zhang, Twyla R. Willoughby, Julie A. Bradley, Jackson Browne, Mark E. Artz

“…Conservative treatment with pentoxifylline, gabapentin, and physical therapy improved his symptoms. (2) Methods: The original treatment plan was retrospectively analyzed using Monte Carlo dose algorithms and LET-dependent RBE models from McMahon and McNamara. …”
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