Application of Quantum Key Distribution to Enhance Data Security in Agrotechnical Monitoring Systems Using UAVs by Makhabbat Bakyt, Luigi La Spada, Nida Zeeshan, Khuralay Moldamurat, Sabyrzhan Atanov

“…QKD is not an encryption algorithm but a secure key distribution protocol that provides information-theoretic security by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics. …”
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Classification of Cervical Biopsy Images Based on LASSO and EL-SVM by Pan Huang, Shuailei Zhang, Min Li, Jing Wang, Cailing Ma, Bowei Wang, Xiaoyi Lv

“…This paper proposes a method of cervical biopsy tissue image classification based on least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) and ensemble learning-support vector machine (EL-SVM). Using the LASSO algorithm for feature selection, the average optimization time was reduced by 35.87 seconds while ensuring the accuracy of the classification, and then serial fusion was performed. …”
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Towards precision agriculture: metaheuristic model compression for enhanced pest recognition by Sana Parez, Norah Saleh Alghamdi, Tahir Mahmood, Waseem Ullah, Muhammad Attique Khan, Taha Houda, Naqqash Dilshad

“…To reduce model complexity and improve deployment feasibility, a metaheuristic optimization algorithm was incorporated that significantly reduces computational overhead without compromising performance. …”
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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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Exploring Stand Parameters Using Terrestrial Laser Scanning in <i>Pinus tabuliformis</i> Plantation Forests by Miaomiao He, Yawei Hu, Jiongchang Zhao, Yang Li, Bo Wang, Jianjun Zhang, Hideyuki Noguchi

“…A comparative shortest path (CSP) algorithm was used for individual tree segmentation to investigate the effect of parameter selection on measurement accuracy. …”
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A robust method to simultaneously place sensors and calibrate parameters for urban drainage pipe system models using Bayesian decision theory by Yuan Huang, Junyi Xiong, Jiangjiang Zhang, Feifei Zheng, Yiran Ji, Hoshin Gupta

“…The UDM is sequentially calibrated using an ensemble smoother algorithm with observation data collected from these strategically placed sensors. …”
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A Multi-Sensor Fusion Approach Combined with RandLA-Net for Large-Scale Point Cloud Segmentation in Power Grid Scenario by Tianyi Li, Shuanglin Li, Zihan Xu, Nizar Faisal Alkayem, Qiao Bao, Qiang Wang

“…A data acquisition scheme that integrates LiDAR and a binocular depth camera, implementing the FAST-LIO algorithm, is proposed to achieve the spatiotemporal synchronization and fusion of sensor data. …”
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Widefield ultra-high-density optical breast tomography system supplementing x-ray mammography by Miguel Mireles, Edward Xu, Morris Vanegas, Ailis Muldoon, Rahul Ragunathan, Shijie Yan, Bin Deng, Jayne Cormier, Mansi Saksena, Stefan A. Carp, Qianqian Fang

“…The OMCI system utilizes large field-of-view structured light illumination and single-pixel-camera based detection techniques to produce ultra-high spatial sampling density while ensuring that the inverse problem remains compact via the development of a unique target-adaptive pattern optimization technique to achieve compressive-sensing based measurements. …”
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An Artificial Intelligence-Based Approach With Photoplethysmogram and Heart Rate Variability for Sleep Bruxism Diagnosis by Omer Eris, Mehmet Recep Bozkurt, Seval Bulut Eris, Cahit Bilgin

“…Using four artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, we built classification models that distinguished bruxism labels from control labels. …”
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Adaptive Virtual Inertia and Voltage Estimation: Enabled Model Predictive Control for Improved Performance in Islanded DC Microgrids by Salisu Abdullahi, Khaled Eltag, Lei Weining, Chen Xiaohu

“…The virtual DC grid voltage is estimated using covariance adaptation in a standard Kalman filter algorithm. State estimation via feedback control stabilizes the voltage. …”
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Shoulder–Elbow Joint Angle Prediction Using COANN with Multi-Source Information Integration by Siyu Zong, Wei Li, Dawen Sun, Zhuoda Jia, Zhengwei Yue

“…To address the precision challenges in upper-limb joint motion prediction, this study proposes a novel artificial neural network (COANN) enhanced by the Cheetah Optimization Algorithm (COA). The model integrates surface electromyography (sEMG) signals with joint angle data through multi-source information fusion, effectively resolving the local optima issue in neural network training and improving the accuracy limitations of single sEMG predictions. …”
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Integrating FPGA-Based Acceleration in Industrial Motion Control System by Claudio Rubattu, Antonio Ledda, Francesco Ratto, Chaitanya Jugade, Dip Goswami, Francesca Palumbo

“…To achieve this, these devices are exploring the use of computer vision algorithms for automatic recognition of wafer positioning and die size. …”
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SimulatorOrchestrator: A 6G-Ready Simulator for the Cell-Free/Osmotic Infrastructure by Rohin Gillgallon, Reham Almutairi, Giacomo Bergami, Graham Morgan

“…The simulated 6G architecture, combined with the optimal routing algorithm and MEL (<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Microelements</span> software components) allocation policy, was able to reduce the time required to route all communications from IoT devices to the cloud by up to 50.4% compared to analogous routing algorithms used within 5G architectures.…”
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Artificial intelligence approach to magnetohydrodynamic flow of non-Newtonian fluids over a wedge: Thermophoresis and Brownian motion effects by Talal Taha, Sohaib Abdal, Liaqat Ali, Rana Muhammad Zulqarnain, Se-Jin Yook

“…ODEs are first solved numerically using MATLAB’s bvp4c function, a known solver of boundary value problems known to solve complex ODEs within fluid dynamics very effectively. Further optimization and simplification of the analysis are achieved by using an artificial neural networking base Levenberg Marquardt algorithm (ANN-LMA) model. …”
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DrugBERT: a BERT-based approach integrating LDA topic embedding and efficacy-aware mechanism for predicting anti-tumor drug efficacy by Weiwei Zhu, Xiaodong Jiang, Lei Zhang, Peng Zhou, Xinping Xie, Hongqiang Wang

“…In addition, the SMOTE algorithm is used to synthesize samples of the minority class to solve the problem of data imbalance. …”
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Multivariate Machine Learning Model Based on YOLOv8 for Traffic Flow Prediction in Intelligent Transportation Systems by Fukui Wu, Hanzhong Tan, Linfeng Zhang, Shuangbing Wen, Tao Hu

“…Building on this, we propose a hybrid model combining Gradient Boosting Regression (GBR) and Support Vector Regression (SVR), where the GBR component captures complex nonlinear patterns in traffic flow data, while the SVR component enhances the model&#x2019;s generalization ability by optimizing predictions. …”
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A generative deep neural network for pan-digestive tract cancer survival analysis by Lekai Xu, Tianjun Lan, Yiqian Huang, Liansheng Wang, Junqi Lin, Xinpeng Song, Hui Tang, Haotian Cao, Hua Chai

“…Results In this study, we propose GDEC, a multi-task generative deep neural network designed for precise digestive tract cancer subtyping. The network optimization process involves employing an integrated loss function consisting of two modules: the generative-adversarial module facilitates spatial data distribution understanding for extracting high-quality information, while the clustering module aids in identifying disease subtypes. …”
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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

“…Experimental findings indicate that the CSGEH-YOLO algorithm surpasses the baseline YOLOv8s, achieving a 3.1% improvement in mAP. …”
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ICT-Net: A Framework for Multi-Domain Cross-View Geo-Localization with Multi-Source Remote Sensing Fusion by Min Wu, Sirui Xu, Ziwei Wang, Jin Dong, Gong Cheng, Xinlong Yu, Yang Liu

“…To facilitate practical deployment, we propose a deep embedding clustering algorithm optimized for rapid parsing of geo-localization information. …”
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Impedance Characterization and Modeling of Gold, Silver, and PEDOT:PSS Ultra-Thin Tattoo Electrodes for Wearable Bioelectronics by Antonello Mascia, Riccardo Collu, Nasreddine Makni, Mattia Concas, Massimo Barbaro, Piero Cosseddu

“…The findings demonstrate that the tattoo electrodes offer impedance levels comparable to those of Ag/AgCl electrodes (in the order of tens of kΩ at 20 Hz), while providing additional benefits such as enhanced conformability, improved skin adhesion, and reduced skin irritation during use. …”
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