Satellite-based detection of deep-convective clouds: the sensitivity of infrared methods and implications for cloud climatology by A. Z. Kotarba, I. Wojciechowska

“…<p>Reliable deep-convective cloud (DCC) climatology relies heavily on accurate detection. Infrared-based algorithms play a critical role, as they are the only ones that can be applied to the 6.7 <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>m water vapour (WV) absorption band and the 11 <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>m infrared (IR) window band. …”
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In-Memory Versus Disk-Based Computing with Random Forest for Stock Analysis: A Comparative Study by Chitra Joshi, Chitrakant Banchorr, Omkaresh Kulkarni, Kirti Wanjale

“…Background: The advancement of big data analytics calls for careful selection of processing frameworks to optimize machine learning effectiveness. Choosing the appropriate framework can significantly influence the speed and accuracy of data analysis, ultimately leading to more informed decision making. …”
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Machine Learning Models for Predicting Abnormal Brain CT Scan Findings in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients by Amirmohammad Toloui, Amir Ghaffari Jolfayi, Hamed Zarei, Arash Ansarian, Amir Azimi, Seyed Mohammad Forouzannia, Rosita Khatamian Oskooi, Gholamreza Faridaalaee, Shayan Roshdi Dizaji, Seyed Ali Forouzannia, Seyedeh Niloufar Rafiei Alavi, Mohammadreza Alizadeh, Hadis Najafimehr, Saeed Safari, Alireza Baratloo, Mostafa Hosseini, Mahmoud Yousefifard

“…This study aimed to develop and optimize machine learning (ML) algorithms to predict abnormal brain computed tomography (CT) scans in patients with mild TBI. …”
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VP-SFDA: Visual Prompt Source-Free Domain Adaptation for Cross-Modal Medical Image by Yixin Chen, Yan Wang, Zhaoheng Xie

“…Similarly, the VP-LD and VP-DPL methods also showed significant improvements over their base algorithms in both abdominal and cardiac MRI to CT tasks. …”
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Advanced Ignition and Combustion Analysis of Second‐Generation Biodiesels in Turbocharged Diesel Engines by Balamurugan Mani, Ratchagaraja Dhairiyasamy, Deepika Gabiriel, C. Ahamed Saleel, Nasim Hasan, Fayaz Hussain

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Adaptive strategies for the deployment of rapid diagnostic tests for COVID-19: a modelling study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Emily Kendall, Lucia Cilloni, Nimalan Arinaminpathy, David Dowdy

“…Concentrating on urban areas in low- and middle-income countries, the aim of this analysis was to estimate the degree to which ‘dynamic’ screening algorithms, that adjust the use of confirmatory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing based on epidemiological conditions, could reduce cost without substantially reducing the impact of testing. …”
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Unveiling nature's secrets: Deep learning for enhanced biogenic emission resolution by Antonio Giganti

“…For instance, understanding gas emissions from crops can help farmers optimize their activities, reducing fertilizer and pesticide use while improving yields. …”
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Deep learning approach with ConvNeXt-SE-attn model for in vitro oral squamous cell carcinoma and chemotherapy analysis by Abhay Nath, Om Roy, Priyanka Silveri, Sanskruti Patel

“…Our method applies residual connections with Squeeze-and-Excitation blocks along with hybrid attention systems and enhanced activation functions and optimization algorithms to boost gradient movement throughout feature extraction. …”
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Deep Residual Transfer Ensemble Model for mRNA Gene-Expression-Based Breast Cancer by Job Prasanth Kumar Chinta Kunta, Vijayalakshmi A. Lepakshi

“…The E2E ensemble learning method used bagging, AdaBoost, Random Forest, Extra Tree Classifier and XGBoost algorithms as base classifier to perform maximum voting-based prediction. …”
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The large, viscous thrombus is aspirated by using the cyclic suction technique by Lin Shenqi, Yu Ling, Hong Ruiting, Dong Runcheng, Liu Bohao, Ruan Wencong, Sun Tao, Zhou Dongqing, Zhou Yixuan, Chen Shi

“…By using optimal timing data, the suction tube of the device can generate impacts to break large thrombi while effectively preventing them from escaping to other parts of the vessel during the suction process, ensuring the smooth completion of thrombectomy. …”
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Artificial Intelligence Control Methodologies for Shape Memory Alloy Actuators: A Systematic Review and Performance Analysis by Stefano Rodinò, Giuseppe Rota, Matteo Chiodo, Antonio Corigliano, Carmine Maletta

“…Feedforward neural networks outperformed recurrent architectures (+3.1%), while Model Predictive Control (MPC) excelled for SMA actuators (+5.8% accuracy) but underperformed for MSMAs (−7.7%). …”
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A Distributed Collaborative Navigation Strategy Based on Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter Integrated Positioning and Model Predictive Control for Global Navigation Satellite System/... by Wanqiang Chen, Yunpeng Jing, Shuo Zhao, Lei Yan, Quancheng Liu, Zichang He

“…In the field of multi-robot cooperative localization and task planning, traditional filtering algorithms encounter synchronization and consistency issues during multi-source data fusion. …”
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Automated process assessment of primary healthcare for hyperlipidemia: preliminary findings and implications form Anhui, China by Ningjing Yang, Yuning Wang, Ying Li, Dongying Xiao, Ruirui Cui, Nana Li, Rong Liu, Jing Chai, Xingrong Shen, Debin Wang

“…The procedure-based measures were derived from specific quality-facts of 21 stages/procedures (e.g., lipid lowering medication prescription) using self-designed algorithms. While the encounter-based measures included number or rate of visits for HL, currently-noticed hyperlipidemia (CNHL, or HL noticed during the current consultation), and ever-diagnosed hyperlipidemia (EDHL). …”
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LSTM-Enhanced Deep Reinforcement Learning for Robust Trajectory Tracking Control of Skid-Steer Mobile Robots Under Terra-Mechanical Constraints by Jose Manuel Alcayaga, Oswaldo Anibal Menéndez, Miguel Attilio Torres-Torriti, Juan Pablo Vásconez, Tito Arévalo-Ramirez, Alvaro Javier Prado Romo

“…Four state-of-the-art DRL algorithms, i.e., Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO), Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG), Twin Delayed DDPG (TD3), and Soft Actor–Critic (SAC), are selected to evaluate their ability to generate stable and adaptive control policies under varying environmental conditions. …”
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Designing a Multi-Objective Stable Mathematical Model for Routing Municipal Waste Collection Vehicles by Afrouz Rahmandoust, Ashkan Hafezalkotob, Bijan Rahmani Parchikolaei, َAmir Azizi

“…Multi-objective meta-heuristic algorithms were applied to solve the model in scenarios with larger dimensions. …”
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Beam Scanning with Ultra‐Low Sidelobes and In‐Band Ultra‐Low Scattering Characteristics Empowered by Single Space‐Time‐Coding Radiation‐Scattering Metasurface by Lixin Jiang, Yongfeng Li, Hao Yang, Mingbao Yan, Jinming Jiang, Yunwei Zhang, Zhe Qin, Wanwan Yang, Hongya Chen, Yongqiang Pang, Zhihao Guo, Lin Zheng, Jiafu Wang, Shaobo Qu

“…Furthermore, the proposed strategy does not necessitate the utilization of optimization algorithms and exhibits low SLLs and low SBLs, which will make it flourish in RF stealth applications, such as covert communication systems.…”
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Accurate estimation of permeability reduction resulted from low salinity water flooding in clay-rich sandstones by Xiaojuan Zhang, Muntadher Abed Hussein, Tarak Vora, Anupam Yadav, Asha Rajiv, Aman Shankhyan, Sachin Jaidka, Mehul Manu, Farzona Alimova, Issa Mohammed Kadhim, Zainab Jamal Hamoodah, Fadhil Faez, Ahmad Khalid

“…Abstract Accurate estimation of permeability reduction in clay-rich sandstones during low-salinity water flooding is critical for optimizing enhanced oil recovery (EOR) strategies and ensuring efficient reservoir management. …”
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Geospatial impact evaluation of a low-cost agricultural intervention for enhancing environmental resilience by Pratap Khattri, Rachel Sayers, Kunwar K. Singh, Ryan Slapikas, Chet Bahadur Tamang, Dinee Tamang, Brad Sagara, Ariel BenYishay

“…We conducted a geospatial impact evaluation (GIE), which integrated remote sensing data and econometric techniques, including optimal full matching (OFM) and difference-in-differences (DID). …”
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Comparison of time-to-event machine learning models in predicting biliary complication and mortality rate in liver transplant patients by Aref Andishgar, Sina Bazmi, Kamran B. Lankarani, Seyed Alireza Taghavi, Mohammad Hadi Imanieh, Gholamreza Sivandzadeh, Samira Saeian, Nazanin Dadashpour, Alireza Shamsaeefar, Mahdi Ravankhah, Hamed Nikoupour Deylami, Reza Tabrizi, Mohammad Hossein Imanieh

“…Seven survival machine learning algorithms were used: LASSO, Ridge, RSF, E-NET, GBS, C-GBS, and FS-SVM. …”
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Comparing the potential of tree-based and area-based forest height metrics for aboveground biomass estimation in complex forest landscapes by Weiyan Liu, Yuling Chen, Haitao Yang, Guangcai Xu, Shiyu Yan, Lingjun Li, Ling Chen, Qinghua Guo

“…Two modeling approaches—parametric mixed-effects models (MEM) and non-parametric machine learning (ML) algorithms—were applied to evaluate predictive accuracy. …”
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