Determination of lithium concentration in black mass using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy hand-held instrumentation by Elisa Galli, Mattia Massa, Alessandra Zanoletti, Silvana De Iuliis, Elza Bontempi, Laura Eleonora Depero, Vincenzo Palleschi, Laura Borgese

“…Abstract Lithium has become one of the most strategic materials in the industry, given its wide use for the realization of efficient energy storage devices and for improving the chemical and physical characteristics of advanced ceramic and glass materials. …”
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Retrieval of Dissolved Organic Carbon Storage in Plateau Lakes Based on Remote Sensing and Analysis of Driving Factors: A Case Study of Lake Dianchi by Yufeng Yang, Wei Gao, Yuan Zhang

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Enhancing Dongba Pictograph Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Data Augmentation Techniques by Shihui Li, Lan Thi Nguyen, Wirapong Chansanam, Natthakan Iam-On, Tossapon Boongoen

“…Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed model achieves a classification accuracy of 99.43% and consistently outperforms other conventional methods, with its performance peaking at 99.84% under optimized training conditions—specifically, with 75 training epochs and a batch size of 512. …”
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An adaptive intelligent thermal-aware routing protocol for wireless body area networks by Abdollah Rahimi, Mehdi Jafari Shahbazzadeh, Amid Khatibi

“…In the first phase, sensor nodes exchange vital network status information, including residual energy, node temperature, link reliability, and delay, to build an optimized network topology. Instead of relying solely on shortest-path routing, a multi-criteria decision-making algorithm is employed to select the most efficient paths, prioritizing those that balance energy consumption, temperature regulation, and communication stability. …”
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A novel perspective on survival prediction for AML patients: Integration of machine learning in SEER database applications by Zheng-yi Jia, Maierbiya Abulimiti, Yun Wu, Li-na Ma, Xiao-yu Li, Jie Wang

“…We also used five-fold cross-validation with 20 cycles to obtain the optimal parameters for each model, in order to improve the accuracy of predictions. …”
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Leveraging advanced technologies for early detection and diagnosis of oral cancer: Warning alarm by Saantosh Saravanan, N. Aravindha Babu, Lakshmi T, Mukesh Kumar Dharmalingam Jothinathan

“…Specialized algorithms such as the Recombination-Based Improved Population Optimization Parallel Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy (RB-IPOP CMA-ES) allow for better accuracy of deep learning models, as this enhances the performance of developing models for early diagnosis of oral cancer. …”
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Core-periphery structure for district metered area partitioning in urban water distribution systems by Rair Solis Jacome, Thomaz Anchieta, Bruno M. Brentan, Manuel Herrera, Xitlali Delgado Galvan, Jose Antonio Arciniega Nevarez, Jesus Mora Rodriguez

“…The proposed core-periphery-informed DMA design integrates hydraulic and topological analyses to identify central and peripheral network areas, applies a community structure detection algorithm conditioned by these areas, and uses an optimisation model to determine the optimal placement of boundary devices, enhancing network resilience and reducing costs. …”
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Maglev Derived Systems: An Interoperable Freight Vehicle Application Focused on Minimal Modifications to the Rail Infrastructure and Vehicles by Jesus Felez, Miguel A. Vaquero-Serrano, William Z. Liu, Carlos Casanueva, Michael Schultz-Wildelau, Gerard Coquery, Pietro Proietti

“…Target speed profiles were precomputed using dynamic programming, while a model predictive control algorithm determined the optimal train state and control trajectories. …”
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Spatial Semantic Expression of Terrain Viewshed: A Data Mining Method by Cheng Zhang, Yiwen Wang, Haozhe Cheng, Wanfeng Dou

“…This paper proposes a model to express topographical viewshed spatial relationships. …”
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Approximate Synthesis of Н_∞ – Controllers in Nonlinear Dynamic Systems over a Semi-Infinite Time Period by A. V. Panteleev, A. A. Yakovleva

“…Analytical solutions were found for two model examples, which were illustrated by graphs of transient processes to demonstrate the results of numerical modeling of the considered nonlinear dynamic systems in the presence of external actions.Discussion and Conclusion. …”
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Functional Monitoring of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis Based on Multidimensional Wearable Plantar Pressure Features: Cross-Sectional Study by Junan Xie, Shilin Li, Zhen Song, Lin Shu, Qing Zeng, Guozhi Huang, Yihuan Lin

“…Furthermore, model stacking and average ensemble learning methods were adopted to further improve the generalization performance of the model. …”
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DMSO-free cryopreservation of hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes: low temperature characterization and protocol development by Akshat S. Mallya, Tessa Burrows, Jeanne Hsieh, Troy Louwagie, James R. Dutton, Brenda M. Ogle, Allison Hubel

“…A differential evolution (DE) algorithm was utilized to determine the optimal composition of a mixture of a sugar, sugar alcohol and amino acid to replace DMSO as the CPA. …”
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Efficient structure learning of gene regulatory networks with Bayesian active learning by Dániel Sándor, Péter Antal

“…Results We introduce novel acquisition functions for experiment design in gene expression data, leveraging active learning in both Essential Graph and Graphical Model spaces. We evaluate scalable structure learning algorithms within an active learning framework to optimize intervention selection. …”
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A Rapid Design Method for Centrifugal Pump Impellers Based on Machine Learning by Y. Chen, W. Li, Y. Luo, L. Ji, S. Li, Y. Long

“…Variations in the cross-sectional area of the flow passage influence the internal flow state of the centrifugal pump, ultimately impacting its hydraulic efficiency. A genetic algorithm, guided by variations in the cross-sectional area of the flow passage, optimizes the blade profile, achieving an improved impeller flow path and completing the rapid design of the centrifuge. …”
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2TSS: Two-Tier Semantic Segmentation Framework With Enhancement for Hotspot Detection of Solar Photovoltaic Thermal Images by Nurul Huda Ishak, Iza Sazanita Isa, Muhammad Khusairi Osman, Mohd Shawal Jadin, Kamarulazhar Daud, Mohd Zulhamdy Ab Hamid

“…This research enhances comprehension of multi-tier segmentation architectures in deep learning, focusing on optimizing performance for solar energy systems through comparative analysis of semantic models. …”
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Securing fruit trees future: AI-driven early warning and predictive systems for abiotic stress in changing climate by Muhammad Ahtasham Mushtaq, Muhammad Ateeq, Muhammad Ikram, Shariq Mahmood Alam, Muhammad Mohsin Kaleem, Muhammad Atiq Ashraf, Muhammad Asim, Khalid F. Almutairi, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Fareeha Shireen

“…AI integrated approaches such as stress prediction, irrigation optimization, and image-based phenotyping have enhanced agriculture, while machine learning models like Random Forest and Gradient Boosting improve stress management. …”
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Calibration of the Composition of Low-Alloy Steels by the Interval Partial Least Squares Using Low-Resolution Emission Spectra with Baseline Correction by M. V. Belkov, K. Y. Catsalap, M. A. Khodasevich, D. A. Korolko, A. V. Aseev

“…Further improvement of calibration accuracy was achieved by using the adaptive iteratively reweighted penalized least squares algorithm for spectrum baseline correction. …”
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The geriatric 5Ms, artificial intelligence, and Hannah Arendt’s critique: ethical reflections within contemporary gerontology by Virgílio Garcia Moreira, Andréia Pain, Ivan Aprahamian

“…The integration of AI into geriatrics has the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, optimize therapies, and individualize interventions. …”
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“intelligent Read Across (iRA)”- A tool for read-across-based toxicity prediction of nanoparticles by Souvik Pore, Kunal Roy

“…External validation metrics show improvements over previously reported models across all datasets. …”
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Failure Management Overview in Optical Networks by Sergio Cruzes

“…The potential of large language models (LLMs) and digital twins (DTs) for further advancements in automating failure management, optimizing performance, and network optimization in optical networks is also examined. …”
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