Concrete Crack Detection and Segregation: A Feature Fusion, Crack Isolation, and Explainable AI-Based Approach by Reshma Ahmed Swarna, Muhammad Minoar Hossain, Mst. Rokeya Khatun, Mohammad Motiur Rahman, Arslan Munir

“…To isolate and quantify the crack region, this research combines image thresholding, morphological operations, and contour detection with the convex hulls method and forms a novel algorithm. Two explainable AI (XAI) tools, local interpretable model-agnostic explanations (LIMEs) and gradient-weighted class activation mapping++ (Grad-CAM++) are integrated with the proposed method to enhance result clarity. …”
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Coral reef detection using ICESat-2 and machine learning by Gabrielle A. Trudeau, Kim Lowell, Jennifer A. Dijkstra

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Research on multi-view collaborative detection system for UAV swarms based on Pix2Pix framework and BAM attention mechanism by Yan Ding, Qingxin Cao, Bozhi Zhang, Peilin Li, Zhongjiao Shi

“…The system is designed to enhance multi-view image generation and detection algorithms, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of object detection across varying perspectives. …”
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Service-Chain-Driven Communication and Computing Integration Networking: A Case Study of Levee Piping Hazard Inspection via Remote Sensing by Jing Chen, Lyuzhou Gao, Hongquan Sun, Siquan Yang, Zhonggen Wang, Yuting Wan, Kedi Wang

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Adaptive Covariance Matrix for UAV-Based Visual–Inertial Navigation Systems Using Gaussian Formulas by Yangzi Cong, Wenbin Su, Nan Jiang, Wenpeng Zong, Long Li, Yan Xu, Tianhe Xu, Paipai Wu

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Kinematics of Supernova Remnants Using Multiepoch Maximum Likelihood Estimation: Chandra Observation of Cassiopeia A as an Example by Yusuke Sakai, Shinya Yamada, Toshiki Sato, Ryota Hayakawa, Nao Kominato

“…The proposed multiepoch MLE was qualitatively and quantitatively demonstrated to provide accurate estimates of various motions, including shock waves and faint features, across all regions. To investigate asymmetric structures, such as singular components that deviate from the direction of expansion, the MLE method was extended to combine multiple computational domains and classify kinematic properties using the k -means algorithm. …”
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A neuronal imaging dataset for deep learning in the reconstruction of single-neuron axons by Liya Li, Liya Li, Ying Hu, Ying Hu, Xiaojun Wang, Pei Sun, Tingwei Quan

“…Our results demonstrate significantly improved axon detection rates across both state-of-the-art and traditional methodologies. …”
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Lightweight hybrid transformers-based dyslexia detection using cross-modality data by Abdul Rahaman Wahab Sait, Yazeed Alkhurayyif

“…We enhance Dartbooster XGBoost (DXB)-based classification using Bayesian optimization with Hyperband (BOHB) algorithm. In order to reduce computational overhead, we employ a quantization-aware training technique. …”
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Automated Pixel Purification for Delineating Pervious and Impervious Surfaces in a City Using Advanced Hyperspectral Imagery Techniques by Payam Sajadi, Mehdi Gholamnia, Stefania Bonafoni, Gerald Mills, Yan-Fang Sang, Zeting Li, Salman Khan, Jiazheng Han, Francesco Pilla

“…We introduced automatic pixel purification as a key innovation method to improve LULC mapping accuracy, sensitive to training pixel selection and mixed pixels. …”
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Aircraft Multi-stage Altitude Prediction Under Satellite Signal Loss by Mengchan HUANG, Qiang MIAO

“…It achieves the best RMSE and Score across all three phases. Compared to RNNs and their variants, the LTCA–TCN algorithm yields superior prediction results while maintaining a simpler structure and requiring fewer computational resources. …”
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Sediment flow connectivity index data for the Apulia region (Italy): An open-source geodatabase and the innovative CONNECTOSED WebGIS platformZenodo by Alok Kushabaha, Domenico Capolongo, Giovanni Scicchitano, Floriana Rizzo, Marina Zingaro

“…The geodatabase maintains the mapping methodology underlying the SfCI algorithm by integrating various Earth datasets from multiple sources through ArcMap™, QGIS® and Matlab® software. …”
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A Drilling Debris Tracking and Velocity Measurement Method Based on Fine Target Feature Fusion Optimization by Jinteng Yang, Yu Bao, Zumao Xie, Haojie Zhang, Zhongnian Li, Yonggang Li

“…A velocity estimation module is introduced to achieve high-precision measurement by mapping the pixel displacement of detection box centers across consecutive frames to physical space. …”
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Optimizing Beam Stiffness and Beam Modal Response with Variable Spacing and Extrusion (VaSE) by Patrick N. Murphy, Richard A. Vittum, Bashir Khoda

“…The algorithm adjusts deposition spacing and width across layers to achieve functionally graded infill distributions derived from input density maps. …”
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Adopting Land Cover Standards for Sustainable Development in Ghana: Challenges and Opportunities by Elisha Njomaba, Fatima Mushtaq, Raymond Kwame Nagbija, Silas Yakalim, Ben Emunah Aikins, Peter Surovy

“…Using the random forest (RF) algorithm, the land cover map was developed based on a land cover legend derived from the West African land cover reference system (WALCRS). …”
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Exploring extensions of neurotransmitter-based emotion models by João Ricardo Pinheiro, Paulo de Tarso Fernandes, Augusto Baffa, Bruno Feijó

“…The model was expanded from a 22-emotion, 21-point mapping to a more detailed version with 24 emotions across 52 points, allowing for better emotional differentiation. …”
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Optimization Method of Human Posture Recognition Based on Kinect V2 Sensor by Hang Li, Hao Li, Ying Qin, Yiming Liu

“…This paper proposes a method to improve the complexity and real-time performance of action recognition by combining the Kinect sensor with the OpenPose algorithm, the Levenberg–Marquardt (LM) algorithm, and the Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) algorithm. …”
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3D-CNN with Multi-Scale Fusion for Tree Crown Segmentation and Species Classification by Jiayao Wang, Zhen Zhen, Yuting Zhao, Ye Ma, Yinghui Zhao

“…The results show that the U-WTS algorithm achieved a recall of 0.809, precision of 0.885, and an F-score of 0.845. …”
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Aircraft range fuel prediction study based on WPD with IAPO optimized BiLSTM–KAN model by Weizhen Tang, Jie Dai, Yuantai Li

“…Additionally, the SPM chaotic mapping strategy is utilized for population initialization, while the introduction of the golden sine operator variation strategy enhances the local search capabilities of the algorithm. …”
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Evidence Communication Rules for Policy (ECR-P) critical appraisal tool by Evangelos Danopoulos, John A. D. Aston, Aarushi Shah, Claudia R. Schneider

“…Domain-based judgement is derived from responses to the signalling questions and an accompanying algorithm, followed by an overall quality judgement. …”
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Estimation and Evaluation of the FY-3D/MERSI-II Fractional Snow Cover in China by Jinyu Huang, Lingmei Jiang, Fangbo Pan, Bo Zhong, Shengli Wu, Huizhen Cui

“…The comparative analysis revealed that the Tibetan Plateau and Northern Xinjiang achieved high accuracy in mapping snow cover. The maps of Northeast China were less precise, largely due to the prevalence of forests. …”
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