Introducing an oncoplastic approach for centrally located breast cancer patients by Mohammadreza Karoobi, Seyed Mostafa Meshkati Yazd, Fatemeh Aminolroaya, Hadiseh Mahram, Samineh Saghafinia, Stefano Pompei, Nahid Nafissi, Pantea Khalili

“…This study aims to present a comprehensive algorithm designed to optimize surgical planning and enhance aesthetic outcomes for patients undergoing surgery for central breast cancers. …”
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Low-dose computed tomography image denoising using pixel level non-local self-similarity prior with non-local means for healthcare informatics by Dawa Chyophel Lepcha, Bhawna Goyal, Ayush Dogra, Krunal Vaghela, Ashish Singh, K. S. Ravi Kumar, Durga Prasad Bavirisetti

“…Abstract Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has gained considerable attention for its ability to minimize patients’ exposure to radiation thereby reducing the associated cancer risks. However, this reduction in radiation dose often results in degraded image quality due to the presence of noise and artifacts. …”
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A Formal Fuzzy Concept-Based Approach for Association Rule Discovery with Optimized Time and Storage by Gamal F. Elhady, Haitham Elwahsh, Maazen Alsabaan, Mohamed I. Ibrahem, Ebtesam Shemis

“…The proposed approach incorporates a ‘fuzzy min-max basis algorithm’ to derive exact and approximate rule bases from the extracted fuzzy closed item sets, eliminating redundancy while preserving valuable insights. …”
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Vehicle detection in drone aerial views based on lightweight OSD-YOLOv10 by Yang Zhang, Xiaobing Chen, Su Sun, Hongfeng You, Yuanyuan Wang, Jianchu Lin, Jiacheng Wang

“…Abstract To address the challenges of low performance in vehicle image detection from UAV aerial imagery, difficulties in small target feature extraction, and the large parameter size of existing models, we propose the OSD-YOLOv10 algorithm, an enhanced version based on YOLOv10n. The proposed algorithm incorporates several key innovations: First, we employ online convolutional reparameterization to construct the OCRConv module and design a lightweight feature extraction structure, SPCC, to replace the conventional C2f module, thereby reducing computational load and parameter count. …”
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An Integrated Fault Diagnosis Method for Rotating Machinery Based on Improved Multivariate Multiscale Amplitude-Aware Permutation Entropy and Uniform Phase Empirical Mode Decomposi... by Jiancheng Gong, Xiaoqiang Yang, Fan Pan, Wuqiang Liu, Fuming Zhou

“…This algorithm is combined with the Uniform Phase Empirical Mode Decomposition (UPEMD) method and the t-distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding (t-SNE) method, forming a new time-frequency multiscale feature extraction method. …”
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Underwater acoustic signal denoising method based on DBO–VMD and singular value decomposition by A. Weiyi Chen, B. Shizhe Wang, C. Zongji Li, D. Li Dong

“…This method utilizes the Dung Beetle Optimization (DBO) algorithm to optimize Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD) and combines it with Singular Value Decomposition (SVD). …”
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Which B2 Fractures Can Be Treated with ORIF? Validation of the “Beyond the Vancouver Classification” by Karl Stoffel, Martin Clauss, Marlene Mauch

“…<i>Background and objectives:</i> The objective was to validate the Beyond the Vancouver classification. Based on this algorithm, it was hypothesized that cemented polished tapered stems with an intact cement mantle and cementless stable stems with defined criteria could be classified as stable and therefore treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). …”
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Reinforcement Learning-Based Time-Slotted Protocol: A Reinforcement Learning Approach for Optimizing Long-Range Network Scalability by Nuha Alhattab, Fatma Bouabdallah, Enas F. Khairullah, Aishah Aseeri

“…Additionally, RL-TS achieves 82% reduction in collisions compared to LoRa, highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing network performance. …”
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Optimizing resource allocation in industrial IoT with federated machine learning and edge computing integration by Ala'a R. Al-Shamasneh, Faten Khalid Karim, Yu Wang

“…To address these issues, a novel Lyapunov-driven optimization algorithm for device selection and bandwidth allocation is introduced. …”
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RFID‐Based Enhanced Resource Optimization for 5G/6G Network Applications by Stella N. Arinze, Augustine O. Nwajana

“…RFID readers strategically placed across the network continuously captured this data, which was processed by a centralized controller using a custom‐designed optimization algorithm. This algorithm dynamically managed key network resources, including spectrum allocation, load balancing, and energy consumption, ensuring efficient operation under varying network conditions. …”
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A Lightweight SAR Ship Detection Network Based on Deep Multiscale Grouped Convolution, Network Pruning, and Knowledge Distillation by Boyi Hu, Hongxia Miao

“…Experimental validation is conducted on three SAR image ship detection datasets (SSDD, high-resolution SAR images dataset, large-scale SAR ship detection dataset-v1.0) to thoroughly assess the effectiveness of the proposed lightweight algorithm. Experimental results on the three datasets demonstrate that the proposed method achieves a model volume reduction to one-third of the baseline while maintaining a minimal decrease in detection accuracy. …”
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ALCS-PP: Adaptive Latency Control Scheme for Packet Pacing in Self-Clocked Congestion Control by Haider Dhia Zubaydi, Ahmed Samir Jagmagji, Sandor Molnar

“…The experimental evaluation highlights the algorithm&#x2019;s capability to balance delay reduction and network stability, making it suitable for delay-sensitive applications such as 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), and real-time multimedia streaming.…”
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An Improved PSO-Based DC Discharge Heating Strategy for Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperatures by Shaojian Han, Chengwei Li, Jifeng Ding, Xinhua Gao, Xiaojie Li, Zhiwen Zhang

“…This paper proposes an intelligent low-temperature DC discharge heating optimization strategy based on the PSO algorithm. The strategy aims to simultaneously optimize heating time and minimize capacity loss by employing the PSO algorithm to dynamically optimize discharge currents under varying ambient temperatures. …”
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Metamodel-Based Optimization Method for Traffic Network Signal Design under Stochastic Demand by Wei Huang, Xuanyu Zhang, Haofan Cheng, Jiemin Xie

“…Moreover, incorporating the gradient information of the traffic flow in the optimization search algorithm can further improve the solution performance. …”
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Microsatellite instability in endometrial cancer: the role of diagnostic methods and their clinical application. Expert consensus by A. S. Tyulyandina, E. A. Ulrikh, L. A. Kolomiets, S. E. Krasilnikov, A. G. Kedrova, A. A. Rumyantsev, G. A. Raskin, A. I. Nesterova, M. V. Volkonskiy, O. N. Churuksaeva, A. Yu. Goryainova, V. V. Zhavoronkova, V. N. Dmitriev, S. T. Nazranova, A. V. Shkradyuk, K. S. Volkova, A. I. Arutyunova, S. N. Kunitskaya, L. V. Stepura, T. G. Zolotoreva, E. B. Shakhnovich, E. V. Ponomareva, M. A. Strokova, A. S. Danilova, E. S. Martynova

“…It also describes a new diagnostic algorithm for the detection of dMMR and MSI.…”
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Transparent and Robust Artificial Intelligence-Driven Electrocardiogram Model for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction by Min Sung Lee, Jong-Hwan Jang, Sora Kang, Ga In Han, Ah-Hyun Yoo, Yong-Yeon Jo, Jeong Min Son, Joon-myoung Kwon, Sooyeon Lee, Ji Sung Lee, Hak Seung Lee, Kyung-Hee Kim

“…The AiTiALVSD model, based on a deep learning algorithm, was evaluated against echocardiographic ejection fraction values. …”
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Development and Application of a Senolytic Predictor for Discovery of Novel Senolytic Compounds and Herbs by Jinjun Li, Kai Zhao, Guotai Yang, Haohao Lv, Renxin Zhang, Shuhan Li, Zhiyuan Chen, Min Xu, Naixue Yang, Shaoxing Dai

“…For TCMbank, 714 potential senolytic compounds were predicted and 81 medicinal herbs with possible senolytic properties were identified. …”
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Two-Step Screening for Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Cancer: A Retrospective Validation Study Using Real-World Data by Bryan Gascon, Joel Elman, Alyssa Macedo, Yvonne Leung, Gary Rodin, Madeline Li

“…Improving the acceptability of screening programs in cancer centers requires a reduction in clinical burden and an improved detection of distress. …”
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Optimization of Gas-Liquid Sulfonation in Cross-Shaped Microchannels for α-Olefin Sulfonate Synthesis by Yao Li, Yingxin Mu, Muxuan Qin, Wei Zhang, Wenjin Zhou

“…A high-precision empirical model (coefficient of determination, <i>R</i>² = 0.9882) to predict product content was successfully constructed. …”
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Deep MALDI-MS spatial omics guided by quantum cascade laser mid-infrared imaging microscopy by Lars Gruber, Stefan Schmidt, Thomas Enzlein, Huong Giang Vo, Tobias Bausbacher, James Lucas Cairns, Yasemin Ucal, Florian Keller, Martina Kerndl, Denis Abu Sammour, Omar Sharif, Gernot Schabbauer, Rüdiger Rudolf, Matthias Eckhardt, Stefania Alexandra Iakab, Laura Bindila, Carsten Hopf

“…QCL-MIR imaging-guided MSI allowed for unequivocal on-tissue elucidation of 157 sulfatides selectively accumulating in kidneys of arylsulfatase A-deficient mice used as ground truth concept and provided chemical rationales for improvements to ion mobility prediction algorithms. Using this workflow, we characterized sclerotic spinal cord lesions in mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), a model of multiple sclerosis, and identified upregulation of inflammation-related ceramide-1-phosphate and ceramide phosphatidylethanolamine as markers of white matter lipid remodeling. …”
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