Predicting Subcontractor Performance Using Web-Based Evolutionary Fuzzy Neural Networks by Chien-Ho Ko

“…The use of inappropriate subcontractors may result in individual work delays, cost overruns, and quality defects throughout the project. …”
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Evaluation of Liver Fibrosis through Noninvasive Tests in Steatotic Liver Disease by Yuri Cho

“…Further research is needed to refine these diagnostic tools and improve accessibility.…”
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From Culture-Negative to DNA-Positive: The Molecular Revolution in Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis by Myeongji Kim, Madiha Fida, Omar M. Abu Saleh, Nischal Ranganath

“…A multimodal approach integrating molecular diagnostics with conventional methods is essential to optimize patient management. Further research is needed to refine diagnostic algorithms and improve cost-effectiveness in clinical practice.…”
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Electrophysiological changes in the acute phase after deep brain stimulation surgery by Lucia K. Feldmann, Diogo Coutinho Soriano, Jeroen Habets, Valentina D'Onofrio, Jonathan Kaplan, Varvara Mathiopoulou, Katharina Faust, Gerd-Helge Schneider, Doreen Gruber, Georg Ebersbach, Hayriye Cagnan, Andrea A. Kühn

“…Background: With the introduction of sensing-enabled deep brain stimulation devices, characterization of long-term biomarker dynamics is of growing importance for treatment optimization. The microlesion effect is a well-known phenomenon of transient clinical improvement in the acute post-operative phase. …”
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A Multi-Spatial-Scale Ocean Sound Speed Profile Prediction Model Based on a Spatio-Temporal Attention Mechanism by Shuwen Wang, Ziyin Wu, Shuaidong Jia, Dineng Zhao, Jihong Shang, Mingwei Wang, Jieqiong Zhou, Xiaoming Qin

“…Nowadays, spatio-temporal series prediction algorithms are emerging, but their prediction accuracy requires improvement. …”
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A variable threshold ring signature scheme for privacy protection in smart city blockchain applications by Guo Hongzhi, Qin Haowen

“…We further introduce an optimized batch-verification algorithm that cuts the number of expensive pairing checks per signature from O(n) to $$O(1) + n$$ O ( 1 ) + n , dramatically improving throughput. …”
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Machine learning to predict virological failure among HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in the University of Gondar Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital, in Amhara Region, E... by Daniel Niguse Mamo, Tesfahun Melese Yilma, Makda Fekadie Tewelgne, Yakub Sebastian, Tilahun Bizuayehu, Mequannent Sharew Melaku, Agmasie Damtew Walle

“…Thus, Machine learning predictive algorithms have the potential to improve the quality of care and predict the needs of HIV patients by analyzing huge amounts of data, and enhancing prediction capabilities. …”
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Early Warning of Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis in Breast Cancer Patients Using Multi-Omics Signature: A Machine Learning-Based Retrospective Study by Ke Z, Shen L, Shao J

“…The AUC of GLRM was 0.818 (95% CI: 0.757~0.879), significantly lower than that of RFM’s AUC 0.893 (95% CI: 0.836~0.950).Conclusion: The prediction models based on machine learning (ML) algorithms and multiomics have shown good performance in predicting ALN metastasis, and RFM shows greater advantages compared to traditional GLRM. …”
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Histopathological Image Analysis Using Machine Learning to Evaluate Cisplatin and Exosome Effects on Ovarian Tissue in Cancer Patients by Tuğba Şentürk, Fatma Latifoğlu, Çiğdem Gülüzar Altıntop, Arzu Yay, Zeynep Burçin Gönen, Gözde Özge Önder, Özge Cengiz Mat, Yusuf Özkul

“…Further research is warranted to validate these findings and optimize treatment protocols.…”
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Experimental and machine learning based analysis of pervious concrete enhanced with fly ash and silica fume by Siva Shanmukha Anjaneya Babu Padavala, Siva Avudaiappan, Venkatesh Noolu

“…Pervious concrete (PC) has quickly gained attention as an eco-friendly solution to urban stormwater management, offering improved drainage performance while decreasing environmental impact. …”
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Using Wireless Sensor Networks to Achieve Intelligent Monitoring for High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor by Jianghai Li, Jia Meng, Xiaojing Kang, Zhenhai Long, Xiaojin Huang

“…This technology not only reduces the cost of regular monitoring but also enables intelligent monitoring. …”
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Research on High Arch Dam Deformation Monitoring Model with Deep Capturing Related Features in Factor-time Dimensions by XUE Jianghan, ZHANG Pengtao, TIAN Jichen, LU Xiang, CHEN Jiankang, Guo Yinju

“…However, at the present stage, the dam prediction model based on machine learning mostly adopts the means of data preprocessing, using optimization algorithm, and using the model's characteristics to stack multiple models, lacking in in-depth consideration of the physical mechanism of dam deformation. …”
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Federated Learning-Based Credit Card Fraud Detection: A Comparative Analysis of Advanced Machine Learning Models by Zheng Han

“…However, system heterogeneity, communication costs, and data imbalance remain critical. Oversampling techniques, model optimization, and reduced communication rounds were used to mitigate the issues. …”
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Machine learning for detection of diffusion abnormalities-related respiratory changes among normal, overweight, and obese individuals based on BMI and pulmonary ventilation paramet... by Xin-Yue Song, Xin-Peng Xie, Wen-Jing Xu, Yu-Jia Cao, Bin-Miao Liang

“…We evaluated the effectiveness of various supervised ML algorithms and identified the optimal configurations for these applications. …”
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HOW I TREAT PH+ ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA by Robin Foà

“…I have been asked to cover ‘How I Treat Ph+ALL’, which more appropriately should be ‘How Should I Treat Ph+ LL’ Based on the 25-year experience gathered through the GIMEMA trials, the optimal algorithm should be: i) Identify the presence of the BCR/ABL gene lesion within one week from diagnosis; ii) During this time treat patients with steroids; iii) Start induction with dasatinib or ponatinib plus steroids, with no systemic chemotherapy; iv) CNS prophylaxis should be carried out; v) MRD should be monitored molecularly at given timepoints; vi) After induction, all patients should be consolidated with multiple cycles of blinatumomab (up to 5 in our protocols); vii) TKI should not be stopped. …”
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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

“…As the original problem is NP-hard, this paper utilizes a column-and-constraint generation algorithm. Case studies on IEEE 5, 24, 39, and 67 hybrid AC/DC systems show superiority of the proposed method, manifested as significant improvement in operating costs, security, and converter redispatch needs, under different loading conditions.…”
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LSTM-MM: Efficient LSTM-Based Mobility Management for Power Inspection Vehicles in Smart Grids by Xiaoyan Wang, Xianfeng Xie, Shengnan Zhao

“…This scheme leverages Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technology to centrally manage vehicle communication and network traffic, integrating trajectory prediction algorithms to forecast the future movements of power inspection vehicles, optimizing route planning, and improving operational efficiency and network performance. …”
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Road Detection, Monitoring, and Maintenance Using Remotely Sensed Data by Nicholas Fiorentini, Massimo Losa

“…This Special Issue on “Road Detection, Monitoring, and Maintenance Using Remotely Sensed Data” presents innovative strategies leveraging remote sensing technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and non-destructive testing (NDT) to optimize road infrastructure assessment. The ten papers published in this issue explore diverse methodologies, including novel deep learning algorithms for road inventory, novel methods for pavement crack detection, AI-enhanced ground-penetrating radar (GPR) imaging for subsurface assessment, high-resolution optical satellite imagery for unpaved road assessment, and aerial orthophotography for road mapping. …”
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Construction of Industrial Economic Management Decision Model Based on Three Parameter Interval Grey Numbers by Pao-Ching Lin, Tzu-Jung Wu, Jui-Chan Huang

“…In addition, through comparative experiments with other decision models, this model has shown superiority in improving profit margins, increasing sales, reducing unit costs, and reducing prediction errors. …”
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Approaches to Extracting Patterns of Service Utilization for Patients with Complex Conditions: Graph Community Detection vs. Natural Language Processing Clustering by Jonas Bambi, Hanieh Sadri, Ken Moselle, Ernie Chang, Yudi Santoso, Joseph Howie, Abraham Rudnick, Lloyd T. Elliott, Alex Kuo

“…Once extracted, PSUs can provide quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) efforts with the information required to optimize service system structures and functions. …”
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