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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KOALA: A Modular Dual-Arm Robot for Automated Precision Pruning Equipped with Cross-Functionality Sensor Fusion by Charan Vikram, Sidharth Jeyabal, Prithvi Krishna Chittoor, Sathian Pookkuttath, Mohan Rajesh Elara, Wang You

“…The You Only Look Once v8 (YOLOv8) object detection model powers the plant detection algorithm, achieving a 98.5% pruning plant detection rate and a 95% pruning accuracy using camera, depth sensor, and LiDAR data. …”
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Observer of changes in the forest of the shortest paths on dynamic graphs of transport networks by N. V. Khajynova, M. P. Revotjuk, L. Y. Shilin

“…The proposed version of the construction of the search procedure is based on the mechanisms existing in database management systems for creating different relational representations of the physical data model. This eliminates the need to solve technological problems of complexing heterogeneous models of dynamic transport networks, memory allocation. …”
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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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Reliability and Quality of Complex Systems by D.N. Novomeisky, M.N. Piganov, E.T. Eskibaev

“…Purpose – Analysis and evaluation of methodological errors in the process of electrophysical processing of film resistors by high-frequency flare discharge, implemented according to a given algorithm. Materials and methods. Computer modeling, programming, full-scale experiment, expert assessments were used. …”

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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Ensemble learning guided survival prediction and chemotherapy benefit analysis in high-grade chondrosarcoma: A study based on the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER)... by Xu Zheng, Longqiang Shu, Shanyi Lin, Hanqiang Jin, Xiaoyu Wang, Ting Yuan

“…According to the ensemble model, overall survival generally improved in younger patients after chemotherapy. …”
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An adaptive defense mechanism to prevent advanced persistent threats by Yi-xi Xie, Li-xin Ji, Ling-shu Li, Zehua Guo, Thar Baker

“…The evaluation shows that the proposed algorithm has about 10% security utility improvement compared to the state-of-the-art.…”
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Enhancing stone matrix asphalt performance with sugarcane bagasse ash: Mechanical properties and machine learning-based predictions using XGBoost and random forest by Hamed Khani Sanij, Rezvan Babagoli, Reza Mohammadi Elyasi

“…The results revealed that the inclusion of 6 % SCBA yielded the most favorable outcomes. Marshall Stability increased significantly (up to 9.4 kN), ITS improved to 943 kPa, and moisture susceptibility was enhanced, demonstrating a higher tensile strength ratio compared to the control mixture. …”
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Saliva-derived transcriptomic signature for gastric cancer detection using machine learning and leveraging publicly available datasets by Catarina Lopes, Andreia Brandão, Manuel R. Teixeira, Mário Dinis-Ribeiro, Carina Pereira

“…Leveraging transcriptomic data from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO), we constructed and validated predictive models through machine learning algorithms within the tidymodels framework. …”
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An artificial intelligence platform for predicting postoperative complications in metastatic spinal surgery: development and validation study by Weihao Jiang, Juan Zhang, Weiqing Shi, Xuyong Cao, Xiongwei Zhao, Bin Zhang, Haikuan Yu, Shengjie Wang, Yong Qin, Mingxing Lei, Yuncen Cao, Boyu Zhu, Yaosheng Liu

“…This predictive tool can assist healthcare professionals in making informed clinical decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and optimizing resource use. …”
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Identifying the best reference gene for RT-qPCR analyses of the three-dimensional osteogenic differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells by Masakazu Okamoto, Yusuke Inagaki, Kensuke Okamura, Yoshinobu Uchihara, Kenichiro Saito, Akihito Kawai, Munehiro Ogawa, Akira Kido, Eiichiro Mori, Yasuhito Tanaka

“…Reverse transcription quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is an essential tool for gene expression analysis; choosing appropriate reference genes for normalization is crucial to ensure data reliability. However, most studies on osteogenic differentiation have had limited success in identifying optimal reference genes. …”
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Experimental and numerical investigations on the bidirectional thermal contact performance by Chen Wang, Mingjun Qiu, Huijing Liu, Jun Hong, Feiyu Gu, Lifei Chen, Tao Wang, Hao Guan, Qiyin Lin

“…Additionally, a prediction model for TCR was developed using the Levenberg-Marquardt (L-M) algorithm. …”
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Semantic Segmentation with Multispectral Satellite Images of Waterfowl Habitat by Mateo Gannod, Nicholas Masto, Collins Owusu, Cory Highway, Katherine Brown, Abigail Blake-Bradshaw, Jamie Feddersen, Heath Hagy, Douglas Talbert, Bradley Cohen

“…We found the use of multispectral bands was necessary and although the CIR composite and OSAVI index improved precision, the 12-band composite increased recall, the metric we were most interested in. …”
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A willingness-aware user recruitment strategy based on the task attributes in mobile crowdsensing by Yang Liu, Yong Li, Wei Cheng, Weiguang Wang, Junhua Yang

“…Finally, we use the greedy method to optimize the user recruitment for each task to select the most suitable users for the tasks. …”
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Reliable Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis for Pediatrics Using Machine Learning and Explainable AI by Insu Jeon, Minjoong Kim, Dayeong So, Eun Young Kim, Yunyoung Nam, Seungsoo Kim, Sehoon Shim, Joungmin Kim, Jihoon Moon

“…XAI techniques were employed to improve model transparency, offering insights into how features contribute to predictions, thereby enhancing clinician trust. …”
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Low-light image enhancement method based on retinex theory and dual-tree complex wavelet transform by Yuqian Zhang, Jie Jiang, Zhan Wang, Qi Zhang, Yudi Jiang, Jun Liu, Zeyao Hou

“…To address these problems, various Low-light Image Enhancement (LIE) algorithms have been developed in recent years, including histogram-based methods, gamma correction, and approaches based on Retinex theory. …”
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Carbon Sequestration Strategies in Regenerative Agricultural Systems by Leveraging Wireless Sensor Networks for Precision Carbon Management by Al-Jawahry Hassan M., AI_Sadi Hafidh l., Rajasekhar Boddu

“…In this study, a total approach towards optimizing carbon sequestration strategies using advanced technologies like Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), Digital Twin model, and predictive algorithms like Random Forest Regression and gradient boosting are presented. …”
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