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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UHVDC Transmission Line Fault Identification Method Based on Generalized Regression Neural Network by XIE Jia, LIU Feng, KE Yanguo, YIN Zhen, RUAN Wei, YAO Jinming

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Enhancing Efficiency and Security in MTC Environments: A Novel Strategy for Dynamic Grouping and Streamlined Management by Maloth Bhavsingh, K Samunnisa, A Mallareddy

“…Our proposed solution integrates advanced cryptographic methods, including an optimized Authenticated Message Authentication Code (AMAC) and lightweight encryption, sophisticated optimization algorithms for dynamic grouping, and an efficient, lightweight group management protocol. …”
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Distributed and efficient identity authentication based on consortium blockchain by Yao Ying, Yan Yong, Guo Shaoyong, Xiong Ao, Zhang Wang

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SR-YOLO: Spatial-to-Depth Enhanced Multi-Scale Attention Network for Small Target Detection in UAV Aerial Imagery by Shasha Zhao, He Chen, Di Zhang, Yiyao Tao, Xiangnan Feng, Dengyin Zhang

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A Minimal Path-Based Method for Computing Multistate Network Reliability by Xiu-Zhen Xu, Yi-Feng Niu, Can He

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A Two-Phase and Bi-Level Spatial Configuration Methodology of Shelters Based on a Circular Assignment Model and Evacuation Traffic Flow Allocation by Yujia Zhang, Wei Chen, Guangchun Zhong, Guofang Zhai, Wei Zhai

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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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Performance Evaluation of Four Deep Learning-Based CAD Systems and Manual Reading for Pulmonary Nodules Detection, Volume Measurement, and Lung-RADS Classification Under Varying Ra... by Sifan Chen, Lingqi Gao, Maolu Tan, Ke Zhang, Fajin Lv

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: These findings underscore the potential of DL-CAD for lung cancer screening and the clinical value of VR in low-dose settings, but they highlight the need for improved classification algorithms.…”
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Global Feature Focusing and Information Enhancement Network for Occluded Pedestrian Detection by ZHENG Kaikui, JI Kangyou, LI Jun, LI Qiming

“…Existing methods, including post-processing optimization, specific model based improvements, and body part feature based methods, have limitations such as inaccurate handling of heavily occluded positive samples, high computational complexity, and susceptible to background noise. …”
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Joint Nuclear Norm and &#x2113;_1&#x2013;2-Regularization Sparse Channel Estimation for mmWave Massive MIMO Systems by Kaiwen Yu, Min Shen, Rui Wang, Yun He

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Proactive dynamic flooding regulations for river basins in China’s arid and semi-arid region of Xinjiang by Xintong Gong, Qiang Zhang, Senlin Tang, Yungang Bai, Vijay P. Singh, Zhenlin Lu

“…We used an improved pre-release constraint algorithm, such as the long-short-series mean correction method, and evaluated the flood stage potential during the aforementioned three intervals. …”
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Radiomic Features of Mesorectal Fat as Indicators of Response in Rectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Therapy by Francesca Treballi, Ginevra Danti, Sofia Boccioli, Sebastiano Paolucci, Simone Busoni, Linda Calistri, Vittorio Miele

“…The aim was to assess the potential presence of predictive factors for favorable or unfavorable responses to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, thereby optimizing treatment management and improving personalized clinical decision-making. …”
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Combined unstable damage to the pelvis and abdominal organs. Justification of treatment tactics by O.A. Burianov, V.Р. Kvasha, V.M. Diomin, V.M. Lianskorunskyi, D.V. Miasnikov

“…The mortality rate for pelvic fractures and abdominal trauma is approximately 5–10 %, which is attributed to hemodynamic instabi­lity in this cohort. The purpose was to improve treatment outcomes in patients with combined pelvic and abdominal organ injuries by optimizing treatment strategy. …”
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Design of Command and Dispatch System for Automatic Reading of Meter Images in Substations by UAV Inspection Photos by Guanghong Deng, Liangpei Lin, Baihao Lin, Wenlong Jing, Xiaodan Zhao, Yong Li, Rui Yang, Shidun Xie, Pengfeng Wei

“…The backbone network of the Deeplabv3[Formula: see text] algorithm is improved by using the MobileNetv3 network, which not only effectively extracts pointers and scales, but also makes the model more lightweight. …”
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IHML: Incremental Heuristic Meta-Learner by Onur Karadeli, Kıymet Kaya, Şule Gündüz Öğüdücü

“…Existing work in this context utilizes XAI mostly in pre-processing the data or post-analysis of the results, however, IHML incorporates XAI into the learning process in an iterative manner and improves the prediction performance of the meta-learner. …”
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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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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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Effects of the lavage through fistula in treatment of spontaneous esophageal rupture by combined thoracoscopic and gastroscopic management by Zhao Huang, Penglong Zhao, Bingmei Qiu, Chuan Gao, Zhao Chen, Nan Yang, Yang Xu, Zhiqiang Zou, Yi Shen, Liwen Hu

“…Conclusions The Lavage-Drainage approach enhanced the drainage efficiency, reduced the inflammation level, and improved the prognosis of SER. However, this study has some limitations, and further multi-center prospective studies are needed to optimize the treatment and reduce costs.…”
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On the Choice of System Strength Metrics for the Allocation and Sizing of Synchronous Condensers in Power Grids by Shereefdeen Oladapo Sanni, Olatunji Obalowu Mohammed, Suprava Chakraborty, Ayodele Isqeel Abdullateef, Abdulrahaman Okino Otuoze, Olumoroti Ikotun, Ephraim Bonah Agyekum

“…Although the NRSCR-based method significantly improved system performance during faults&#x2014;offering faster voltage recovery post-fault and higher fault current contributions&#x2014;it resulted in a cost increase of approximately 7 times. …”
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