A semantic segmentation-based automatic pterygium assessment and grading system by Qingbo Ji, Qingbo Ji, Wanyang Liu, Wanyang Liu, Qingfeng Ma, Qingfeng Ma, Lijun Qu, Lin Zhang, Hui He

“…This study aims to develop an automated grading system combining deep learning and image processing techniques for precise pterygium evaluation.MethodsThe proposed system integrates two modules: 1) A semantic segmentation module utilizing an improved TransUnet architecture for pixel-level pterygium localization, trained on annotated slit-lamp microscope images from clinical datasets. 2) A severity assessment module employing enhanced curve fitting algorithms to quantify pterygium invasion depth in critical ocular regions. …”
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Integrated Ultrasound‐Enrichment and Machine Learning in Colorimetric Lateral Flow Assay for Accurate and Sensitive Clinical Alzheimer's Biomarker Diagnosis by Shuqing Wang, Yan Zhu, Zhongzeng Zhou, Yong Luo, Yan Huang, Yibiao Liu, Tailin Xu

“…The LFA device is integrated with a portable ultrasonic actuator to rapidly enrich microparticles using ultrasound, which is essential for sample pre‐enrichment to improve the sensitivity, followed by ML algorithms to classify and predict the enhanced colorimetric signals. …”
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Thermal performance enhancement in a solar air heater fitted with flapped V-baffles: Numerical study by Chinnapat Turakarn, Pitak Promthaisong, Teerapat Chompookham

“…The energy costs can be effectively managed by VG as well as improving thermal performance if the VG was optimally designed.The effect of flapped V-baffles (FVB) on thermal performance enhancement in a solar air heater in the turbulent flow regime was numerically investigated. …”
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PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO THYROTOXICOSIS TREATMENT: THE HISTORY OF DOSIMETRIC CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT by P. O. Rumyantsev, A. A. Trukhin, M. V. Degtyarev

“…Historically there were developed several methods for calculating effective therapeutic activity: prescription of standard activities (fixed activities) and personalized assessment of effective activity based on evaluation of individual radiobiokinetics, followed by the mathematical modeling. Accumulated variety of approaches to dosimetric planning of radionuclide therapy demonstrates that an optimal algorithm for calculation has not been developed so far. …”
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Increment of Academic Performance Prediction of At-Risk Student by Dealing With Data Imbalance Problem by Nguyen Giap Cu, Thi Lich Nghiem, Thi Hoai Ngo, Manh Tuong Lam Nguyen, Hong Quan Phung

“…Studies on automatically predicting student learning outcomes often focus on developing and optimizing machine learning algorithms that fit the data captured from different education systems. …”
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Accurate Estimation Method of Customer Baseline Load for Continuous Participation of Industrial Users in Demand Response by Heng LIANG, Geng HUANG, Bin HOU, Xi YANG, Xiaohu LUO, Da ZHANG

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Supporting self-management with an internet intervention for low back pain in primary care: a RCT (SupportBack 2) by Adam W A Geraghty, Taeko Becque, Lisa C Roberts, Jonathan Hill, Nadine E Foster, Lucy Yardley, Beth Stuart, David A Turner, Gareth Griffiths, Frances Webley, Lorraine Durcan, Alannah Morgan, Stephanie Hughes, Sarah Bathers, Stephanie Butler-Walley, Simon Wathall, Gemma Mansell, Malcolm White, Firoza Davies, Paul Little

“…A cost-effectiveness study estimated cost per point improvement in the Roland–Morris Disability Questionnaire. …”
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TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN ELECTROPLATING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO PREDICT ZINC COATING THICKNESS ON SAE 1008 LOW CARBON STEELS by Luciano M. L. de Oliveira, Fabiana L. da Silva, Paulo R. Janissek, Juliano C. Toniolo

“…Statistical analysis and supervised machine learning algorithms, including multivariate regression, random forest, and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), were employed to develop prediction models. …”
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Estimation of mangrove heights and aboveground biomass using UAV-LiDAR, Sentinel-1 and ZY-3 stereo images by Bolin Fu, Yingying Wei, Linhang Jiang, Hang Yao, Xiaomin Li, Yanli Yang, Mingming Jia, Weiwei Sun

“…The ZY-3 stereo images based on MDN obtained the optimal inversion results (R2 = 0.719), with an improvement ranging from 0.143 to 0.198 when compared to the PLSR and RF algorithms. (3) Avicennia marina was associated with the highest estimation accuracy (R2 = 0.897) compared to the other dominant mangrove species. …”
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Research on the quantification and automatic classification method of Chinese cabbage plant type based on point cloud data and PointNet++ by Chongchong Yang, Chongchong Yang, Lei Sun, Lei Sun, Jun Zhang, Jun Zhang, Xiaofei Fan, Xiaofei Fan, Dongfang Zhang, Dongfang Zhang, Tianyi Ren, Tianyi Ren, Minggeng Liu, Minggeng Liu, Zhiming Zhang, Zhiming Zhang, Wei Ma, Wei Ma

“…Finally, we combined 1024 feature vectors with 10 custom dimensionless features and used the optimized PointNet++ model for supervised learning to achieve the automatic classification of Chinese cabbage plant types. …”
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Intelligent collaborative management and control platform for continuous mining equipment in open-pit mines by Zhiyong LEI, Xiaolong MA, Shujun ZHAO, Shiming ZHANG, Bin YAN

“…The platform integrates advanced technologies, including dual-ring network transmission, network security protocols, multi-machine cooperative control, digital twin modeling, and big data analytics, facilitating effective coordination among coal miners, transfer machines, unloaders, and conveyors for seamless continuous mining operations.Three critical technical challenges are addressed: ① The implementation of dual-ring network transmission technology reduces data transmission latency and enhances network stability. ② A secure network transmission framework has been developed to safeguard data confidentiality and integrity. ③ The multi-machine cooperative control system incorporates data acquisition, process control, and 3D visualization modules, employing real-time monitoring and optimized control algorithms to boost mining and transportation efficiency while ensuring the continuity of multi-machine operations. …”
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Pharmacological potential of 6,11-dihydro[1,2,4]triazolo[4’,3’:1,6]-pyrido[3,4-b]-5-carboxylic acid and its esters by S. O. Fedotov, A. S. Hotsulia

“…The combination of the indole fragment, which demonstrates activity due to its aromatic structure, with the 1,2,4-triazole nucleus, which is characterised by chemical stability and the ability to form hydrogen bonds, creates a promising basis for the development of new therapeutic agents with improved properties. The active implementation of various modifications of indole and 1,2,4-triazole frameworks is aimed at optimizing the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of medicinal products. …”
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Cross-sectional and longitudinal Biomarker extraction and analysis for multicentre FLAIR brain MRI by J. DiGregorio, A. Gibicar, H. Khosravani, P. Jabehdar Maralani, J.-C. Tardif, P.N. Tyrrell, A.R. Moody, A. Khademi

“…Despite this, most automated biomarker extraction algorithms are designed for T1-weighted or multi-modal inputs. …”
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Research on image generation technology based on deep learning by Li Jinchen

“…Based on the above problems, this paper analyzes the methods of improving and optimizing the mainstream image generation algorithm from the perspectives of improving and optimizing the loss function, improving the space modeling, revising the structure of both the generator and discriminator, while speeding up the training process. …”
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Automated Recognition of Abnormalities in Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Images – Evaluation of an AI Tool for Identifying Polyps and Other Irregularities by Weronika Jarych, Elżbieta Tokarczyk, Patryk Iglewski, Daria Ziemińska, Karina Motolko, Rafał Burczyk, Konrad Duszyński, Michał Kociński, Jan Reinald Wendt

“…Key advantages of AI integration in endoscopy include improved sensitivity, minimized detection errors, and the potential to optimize clinical workflow efficiency. …”
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AI-Driven Robotics: Innovations in Design, Perception, and Decision-Making by Lei Li, Li Li, Mantian Li, Ke Liang

“…Artificial intelligence (AI), driven by large datasets and advanced algorithms, plays a pivotal role in addressing these challenges and advancing robotics. …”
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Recent Advances in Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for Intelligent Automation and Control of Water Environment Systems by Lei Jia, Yan Pei

“…Multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) has demonstrated significant application potential in addressing cooperative control, policy optimization, and task allocation problems in complex systems. …”
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The Alliance of BIM and Artificial Intelligence: Challenges for a Reinvented Future – The State of the Art by Ellyssa Abdelmoula, Meriem Zammel, Najla Allani

“…A literature review was conducted to examine research published on the integration of BIM and AI, identifying key challenges, gaps and proposed solutions to improve interoperability, data security and workflow optimization. …”
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CPFD Simulation of Operation Characteristics of a 10t/d Sludge and Biomass Co-incineration Fluidized Bed Reactor by REN Shaohui, YU Qiao, LIN Li, XIANG Jiatao, MA Lun, ZHANG Shihong

“…ObjectiveThis research aims to comprehensively investigate the operational dynamics of a 10t/d sludge and biomass co-incineration fluidized bed reactor through Computational Particle Fluid Dynamics (CPFD) modeling, addressing critical gaps in industrial-scale waste valorization. …”
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Convolutional neural networks and vision transformers for Plankton Classification by Loris Nanni, Alessandra Lumini, Leonardo Barcellona, Stefano Ghidoni

“…The study considers the creation of ensembles combining different Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models and transformer architectures to understand whether different optimization algorithms can result in more robust and efficient classification across various plankton datasets. …”
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