A Lightweight YOLOv8s Algorithm for Ceiling Fan Blade Defect Detection With Optimized Pruning and Knowledge Distillation by Qinyuan Huang, Chen Fan, Yuqi Sun, Jiaxiong Huang, Wengziyang Jiang

“…While industrial ceiling fans play a vital role in maintaining efficient airflow and system stability within factory settings, surface defects on their blades that arise over time can disrupt their functionality and create safety hazards. Detecting these surface defects is crucial; however, accurate and rapid detection typically involves complex machine vision algorithms, such as You Only Look Once (YOLO) networks, that require considerable computing resources, which contradicts the industry’s preference for simpler algorithms that can be deployed using low-cost computing power. …”
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A Cross-Stage Focused Small Object Detection Network for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Assisted Maritime Applications by Gege Ding, Jiayue Liu, Dongsheng Li, Xiaming Fu, Yucheng Zhou, Mingrui Zhang, Wantong Li, Yanjuan Wang, Chunxu Li, Xiongfei Geng

“…Then, structural pruning was applied to refine the model and enhance its capability in detecting small objects. Moreover, to conserve computational resources, a lightweight CED module was introduced to reduce parameters and conserve the computing resources of the UAV. …”
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Innovative machine learning-based prediction of early airway hyperresponsiveness using baseline pulmonary function parameters by Hua Yang, Xingru Zhao, Zhuochang Chen, Lihong Yang, Guihua Zhao, Chenxiao Xu, Jinyi Xu

“…BackgroundThe Bronchial Provocation Test (BPT) is the gold standard for diagnosing airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) in suspected asthma patients but is time-consuming and resource-intensive. This study explores the potential of baseline pulmonary function parameters, particularly small airway indices, in predicting AHR and develops a machine learning-based model to improve screening efficiency and reduce unnecessary BPT referrals.MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed baseline pulmonary function data and BPT results from Henan Provincial People’s Hospital (May to September 2024). …”
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Complex-amplitude-modulated meta-device for optical image processing by Xinchen Jiang, Peicheng Lin, Yeang Zhang, Tao Tao, Yuan Du, Xuecou Tu, Ting Xu, Yan-qing Lu, Jun-long Kou

“…However, considering that electronic convolutional operation always contains million-level parameters and complex calculation process, it consumes a large number of computing resources and time. To overcome these limitations, we proposed a design of complex-amplitude-modulated meta-device which could perform various functions of image processing. …”
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Edge enhancement of potential field data using the enhanced gradient (EG) filter by Ahmad Alvandi, Korimilli N Durga Prasad, Hazel Deniz Toktay

“…Potential field data play a critical role in interpreting various geologic structural features through edge detection filters that aid in mapping subsurface structural features. …”
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Investigation of <i>Atraphaxis virgata</i>, an Unexplored Medicinal Plant Rich in Flavonoids, as a Functional Material by Soeun Shin, Seunghee Kim, Jeongho Lee, Hyerim Son, Jin-Hyub Paik, Nadezhda Gennadievna Gemejiyeva, Zhanat Zhumabekovna Karzhaubekova, Taek Lee, Hah Young Yoo

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Loss of OprD function is sufficient for carbapenem-resistance-only but insufficient for multidrug resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Maofeng Wang, Yuxiao Zhang, Fengyan Pei, Ying Liu, Yan Zheng

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Cardiosphere-derived cells improve function in the infarcted rat heart for at least 16 weeks--an MRI study. by Carolyn A Carr, Daniel J Stuckey, Jun Jie Tan, Suat Cheng Tan, Renata S M Gomes, Patrizia Camelliti, Elisa Messina, Alessandro Giacomello, Georgina M Ellison, Kieran Clarke

“…<h4>Aims</h4>Endogenous cardiac progenitor cells, expanded from explants via cardiosphere formation, present a promising cell source to prevent heart failure following myocardial infarction. …”
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Digitoflavone Ameliorates Acute Lung Injury via Disturbing the Formation of Functional Stimulator of Interferon Genes Signalosome by Jun-Jie Li, Qing Yao, Ming Dong, Yan Wang, Ye Xiu, Zhi-Xin Wu, Xiao-Mei Zhao, Yin-Kang Wang, Xian-Ling Wang, Yu-Xuan Tian, Xiao-He Xiao, Zhao-Fang Bai

“…Materials and Methods: The activation of the cGAS-STING pathway was modeled in bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) and human leukemia monocytic cell line (THP-1) cells in vivo, and the expression of type I IFN-related genes and pro-inflammatory cytokines was detected after DG pretreatment. Next, we examined the effect of DG on STING downstream signaling events, such as STING oligomerization and functional STING signalosome formation. …”
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Correlation between D-dimer and size of middle cerebral artery infarction and its relation to functional outcome by Ramy Taha Alloush, Mohamed Hamdy Ibrahim, Shahinaz Mohamed Helmy, Aya Ebrahim Marwan, Mona Ali Eissa, Adel T. Alloush, Mohamed Khaled Elewa

“…Furthermore, data from neuroimaging, clinical, laboratory, and demographic sources were examined. Additionally, the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score was used to evaluate the predictive usefulness of plasma D-dimer on a patient's functional outcome after three months. …”
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BASSET: Bandpass-adaptive Single-pulse Search Toolkit—Optimized Subband Pulse Search Strategies for Faint Narrowband Fast Radio Bursts by J. H Cao, P. Wang, D. Li, Q. H. Pan, K. Mao, C. H. Niu, Y. K. Zhang, Q. Y. Qu, W. J. Lu, J. S. Zhang, Y. H. Zhu, Y. D. Wang, H. X. Chen, X. L. Chen, J. H. Fang, Y. Feng, H. Gao, Y. F. Huang, J. Li, C. C. Miao, C. W. Tsai, J. M. Yao, S. P. You, R. S. Zhao, Q. Z. Liu, S. M. Weng, S. H. Yew, J. Zhang, L. Zhang, E. Gügercinoğlu, D. K. Zhou, W. W. Zhu

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Ensuring Effective Functioning of Gas-Discharge Counters, Used in the Military Dose Rate Meters, in the Arctic Zone by A. V. Vasiliev, Yu. A. Glukhov, I. Y. Kulagin, K. S. Abaeva

“…At the same time, the region's rich natural resources create conditions for military conflicts and armed struggle of states for possession of these resources. …”
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Bacterial community composition and function in different habitats in Antarctic Fildes region revealed by high-throughput sequencing by Yi-He Zhang, Yi-He Zhang, Yong-Qiang Hu, Yin-Xin Zeng, Yin-Xin Zeng, Yin-Xin Zeng, Yin-Xin Zeng, Yin-Xin Zeng, Ting Hu, Wei Han, Yu Du, Zhong Hu, Shan-Shan Meng

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BiEHFFNet: A Water Body Detection Network for SAR Images Based on Bi-Encoder and Hybrid Feature Fusion by Bin Han, Xin Huang, Feng Xue

“…Water body detection in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery plays a critical role in applications such as disaster response, water resource management, and environmental monitoring. …”
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A Lightweight Method for Road Defect Detection in UAV Remote Sensing Images with Complex Backgrounds and Cross-Scale Fusion by Wenya Zhang, Xiang Li, Lina Wang, Danfei Zhang, Pengfei Lu, Lei Wang, Chuanxiang Cheng

“…Moreover, the CAA attention mechanism is employed to strengthen the model’s global feature extraction abilities; (2) a cross-scale feature fusion strategy known as GFPN is developed to tackle the problem of diverse target scales in road damage detection; (3) to reduce computational resource consumption, a lightweight detection head called EP-Detect has been specifically designed to decrease the model’s computational complexity and the number of parameters; and (4) the model’s localization capability for road damage targets is enhanced by integrating an optimized regression loss function called WiseIoUv3. …”
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Multiepoch Observations of the Nearby Spiral Galaxy NGC 3938 with the Chandra X-Ray Observatory by Siddhi Raut, Eric M. Schlegel, Thomas G. Pannuti, Brannon W. Jones, Jacobo Matallana

“…A total of 47 discrete merged sources from both epochs were detected at the ≈3 σ level or greater with the D25 radius. …”
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ContDataQC: An R package and Shiny app for quality control of continuous water quality sensor data by Michael J. Pennino, Jen Stamp, Erik W. Leppo, David A. Gibbs, Britta G. Bierwagen

“…ContDataQC helps users speed up and standardize the QC process, minimize undetected data errors, and make full use of their sensor data. It has three main functions: generate QC reports to detect anomalies and erroneous data values, merge QC'd data files from different time periods, and generate time series plots and basic summary statistics. …”
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Vibrational Properties of Sundatang Soundboard by Ronald Yusri BATAHONG, Jedol DAYOU, Semyung WANG, Jongsuh LEE

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A Method for Service Function Chain Migration Based on Server Failure Prediction in Mobile Edge Computing Environment by Joelle Kabdjou, Norihiko Shinomiya

“…However, traditional hardware-based middleboxes limit flexibility and scalability, leading to the adoption of Network Function Virtualization (NFV). NFV enables the deployment of network functions as software, optimizing resource allocation and reducing costs. …”
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Short-Circuit Protection Circuit With Current Slope-to-Digital Conversion Short-Circuit Detection and Adaptive Soft Turn-Off by Seungjik Lee, Jinman Myung, Geonwoo Park, Yoseph Kim, Ockgoo Lee, Ilku Nam

“…It ensures that the drain&#x2013;source voltage overshoot remains below 14.5&#x0025; of the drain&#x2013;source voltage while achieving a consistent response delay of approximately 750 ns for short-circuit detection and a turn-off time of approximately 500 ns for soft turn-off operation.…”
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