Automated Quality Control of Cleaning Processes in Automotive Components Using Blob Analysis by Simone Mari, Giovanni Bucci, Fabrizio Ciancetta, Edoardo Fiorucci, Andrea Fioravanti

“…The proposed approach offers a cost-effective and scalable solution for real-time quality control in industrial environments, with the potential to improve process reliability and reduce waste due to surface defects.…”
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Design of Command and Dispatch System for Automatic Reading of Meter Images in Substations by UAV Inspection Photos by Guanghong Deng, Liangpei Lin, Baihao Lin, Wenlong Jing, Xiaodan Zhao, Yong Li, Rui Yang, Shidun Xie, Pengfeng Wei

“…The backbone network of the Deeplabv3[Formula: see text] algorithm is improved by using the MobileNetv3 network, which not only effectively extracts pointers and scales, but also makes the model more lightweight. …”
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Sequential Hybrid Beamforming for Radio Stripes by Joumana JOUMANA, Daniel Castanheira, Adao Silva, Rui Dinis, Atilio Gameiro

“…In this regard, radio stripe (RS) is a promising and cost-efficient approach to deal with these issues, improving system efficiency and scalability. …”
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Loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays for the detection of antimicrobial resistance elements in Vibrio cholera by Daniel Antonio Negrón, Shipra Trivedi, Nicholas Tolli, David Ashford, Gabrielle Melton, Stephanie Guertin, Katharine Jennings, Bryan D. Necciai, Shanmuga Sozhamannan, Bradley W. Abramson

“…Methods We developed an algorithm for the in silico design and evaluation of LAMP assays within the open-source PCR Signature Erosion Tool (PSET) and a computer vision application for the quantitative analysis of colorimetric outputs. …”
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Explainable Ensemble Learning Model for Residual Strength Forecasting of Defective Pipelines by Hongbo Liu, Xiangzhao Meng

“…This approach resolves the issues of excessive iterations and high computational costs associated with conventional hyperparameter optimization methods, significantly enhancing the model’s predictive performance. …”
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Traffic and Obstacle-Aware UAV Positioning in Urban Environments Using Reinforcement Learning by Kamran Shafafi, Manuel Ricardo, Rui Campos

“…Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are suited as cost-effective and adaptable platforms for carrying Wi-Fi Access Points (APs) and cellular Base Stations (BSs). …”
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Strategies and Challenges for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Based Continuous Inspection and Predictive Maintenance of Solar Modules by Ghulam E. Mustafa Abro, Amjad Ali, Sufyan Ali Memon, Tayab Din Memon, Faheem Khan

“…Our review paper emphasizes instant functionality and practical insights for predictive maintenance, without necessitating complex computing resources or optimization tools. This study emphasizes the significance of early defect identification on solar farm efficiency and delineates a strategy for improving the reliability and cost-effectiveness of photovoltaic module inspections via UAV technology.…”
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Failure Detection of Laser Welding Seam for Electric Automotive Brake Joints Based on Image Feature Extraction by Diqing Fan, Chenjiang Yu, Ling Sha, Haifeng Zhang, Xintian Liu

“…Laser-welded automotive brake joints are subjected to weld defect detection and classification, and image processing algorithms are optimized to improve the accuracy of detection and failure analysis by utilizing the high efficiency, low cost, flexibility, and automation advantages of machine vision technology. …”
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Research on Dynamic Performance of Autonomous-rail Rapid Tram by ZHONG Hanwen, LI Xiaoguang, XIAO Lei, YANG Yong, ZHANG Chenlin, HUANG Ruipeng, YUAN Xiwen

“…Through detailed Simpack dynamic model, the simulation research was carried out to provide guidance for optimization and improvement of vehicle dynamic performance. …”
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Brachial Plexopathy in Head and Neck Cancer Potentially Related to LET-Dependent RBE by Abanob Hanna, Anthony Casper, Roi Dagan, Hardev S. Grewal, Jiyeon Park, Eric D. Brooks, Erik Traneus, Lars Glimelius, Perry B. Johnson, Mohammad Saki, Yawei Zhang, Twyla R. Willoughby, Julie A. Bradley, Jackson Browne, Mark E. Artz

“…Conservative treatment with pentoxifylline, gabapentin, and physical therapy improved his symptoms. (2) Methods: The original treatment plan was retrospectively analyzed using Monte Carlo dose algorithms and LET-dependent RBE models from McMahon and McNamara. …”
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Proactive dynamic flooding regulations for river basins in China’s arid and semi-arid region of Xinjiang by Xintong Gong, Qiang Zhang, Senlin Tang, Yungang Bai, Vijay P. Singh, Zhenlin Lu

“…We used an improved pre-release constraint algorithm, such as the long-short-series mean correction method, and evaluated the flood stage potential during the aforementioned three intervals. …”
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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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Rapid Detection of Key Phenotypic Parameters in Wheat Grains Using Linear Array Camera by Wenjing Zhu, Kaiwen Duan, Xiao Li, Kai Yu, Changfeng Shao

“…The errors estimating the comprehensive grain length of five wheat varieties using the extraction algorithm developed in this study, the determination coefficient and root mean square error indices, were 0.986 and 0.0887, respectively, compared with manual measurements. …”
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Integrating artificial intelligence into thermodynamics: A new paradigm for sustainable future by Marwan Al-Raeei

“…In addition, we examine the application of AI-driven optimization techniques, such as genetic algorithms and reinforcement learning, which have proven essential for improving energy efficiency and reliability across various industries. …”
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Multi-Source, Fault-Tolerant, and Robust Navigation Method for Tightly Coupled GNSS/5G/IMU System by Zhongliang Deng, Zhichao Zhang, Zhenke Ding, Bingxun Liu

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Performance and emission analysis of CI engine fueled with Dunaliella salina biodiesel and TiO₂ nanoparticle additives: Experimental and ANN-based Predictive Approach by V Hariram, S Balamurugan, R Mohan, R Karthick, Nandagopal Kaliappan, K Barathiraja, J Godwin John, K Kamakshi Priya

“…Experimental results identified the D80DuBD20TiO₂ blend at a compression ratio of 18 (CR18) as optimal, demonstrating improved combustion efficiency and reduced emissions. …”
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Promoting mental health in the age of new digital tools: balancing challenges and opportunities of social media, chatbots, and wearables by Julien Coelho, Julien Coelho, Florian Pécune, Jean-Arthur Micoulaud-Franchi, Jean-Arthur Micoulaud-Franchi, Bernard Bioulac, Pierre Philip, Pierre Philip

“…The results of this review suggest that digital tools, when carefully implemented, can significantly improve mental health outcomes by making care more accessible, tailored, and effective, especially for underserved communities.…”
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The Air Transportation System as a Subsystem of Modern Communication Space: Analysis Based on Transfer Entropy Graphs by Sagit Valeev, Natalya Kondratyeva

“…New technologies in aviation improve the flight performance of airliners and reduce the costs of transporting passengers. …”
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Global Feature Focusing and Information Enhancement Network for Occluded Pedestrian Detection by ZHENG Kaikui, JI Kangyou, LI Jun, LI Qiming

“…Existing methods, including post-processing optimization, specific model based improvements, and body part feature based methods, have limitations such as inaccurate handling of heavily occluded positive samples, high computational complexity, and susceptible to background noise. …”
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Energy-efficient power control for two-tier femtocell networks with block-fading channels by Zhixin Liu, Jieshuai Wu, Yang Liu, Hongjiu Yang, Jianfeng Guan, Yu Wang

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