Classification of Paddy Rice Planting Area Through Feature Selection Method Using Sentinel-1/2 Time Series Images by Shiyu Zhang, Pengao Li, Yong Xie, Wen Shao, Xueru Tian

“…The study provides methodological support and a practical case for paddy rice planting area classification in the southern region using remote sensing.…”
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Prediction of Ultra-High-Speed Spots Using RTK-GNSS Sensor Fusion for UAV-to-UAV mmWave/THz Communications by Phuc Duc Nguyen, Ryosuke Isogai, Keitarou Kondou, Yozo Shoji

“…This paper introduces a novel approach for detecting these ultra-spots using real-time kinematic (RTK)-GNSS and inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor fusion positioning powered by an extended Kalman filter (RTK-GNSS-EKF). …”
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A Label Correction Learning Framework for Gully Erosion Extraction Using High-Resolution Remote Sensing Images and Noisy Labels by Chunhui Zhao, Yi Shen, Nan Su, Yiming Yan, Shou Feng, Wei Xiang, Yong Liu, Tianhao Zhao

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Nano-Titania Photocatalysis and Metal Doping to Deter Fungal Growth on Outdoor and Indoor Paint Surfaces Using UV and Fluorescent Light by Kathryn A. Whitehead, Mark Brown, Lucia Caballero, Stephen Lynch, Michele Edge, Claire Hill, Joanna Verran, Norman S. Allen

“…When the paint samples were doped with different metals and incubated using light, the sample most efficient at preventing fungal growth contained lanthanum (0.004%). …”
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A systematic review of the microbiome of Hyalomma Koch, 1844 ticks using next-generation sequencing of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene by Mohamad Taha Al Masri, Mohammad Ali Al-Deeb

“…Materials and Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using four databases: ScienceDirect, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus. …”
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Early Invasion Process Monitoring of Spartina Alterniflora Using Long Time Series High-Resolution Satellite Remote Sensing Imagery by Guangbo Ren, Yabin Hu, Feng Lu, Yingfeng Zhou, Jianbu Wang, Peiqiang Wu, Yi Ma

“…In this study, a long time series of high spatial resolution (0.5 and 1 m) satellite remote sensing images from 2010 to 2020 were used to monitor the early invasion period of <italic>S. alterniflora</italic>. …”
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Slow-Moving Landslide Hazard Assessment Using LS-Unilab Deep Learning Model with Highlighted InSAR Deformation Signal by Xiangyang Li, Peifeng Ma, Song Xu, Hong Zhang, Chao Wang, Yukun Fan, Yixian Tang

“…Then, the deformation annual velocity rate map, coherence map and DEM are used to construct the InSAR sample set. A landslide hazard assessment model named Landslide-SE-Unilab is subsequently proposed. …”
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Detection of Toxoplasma gondii and High-Risk Human Papillomaviruses in FFPE Malignant and Benign Breast Lesions Using Real-Time PCR by Usluca S, Bakir A, Arikok AT, Korkut G, Yagiz GC, Alper M

“…The presence of T. gondii DNA and high-, medium-, and low-risk HPV genotype DNAs were investigated using the real-time PCR method. First, deparaffinization was performed using xylene and alcohol, followed by DNA extraction and real-time PCR amplification.Results: The most common histopathological types of malignant breast carcinoma were invasive carcinoma (n=82; 60.3%), invasive lobular carcinoma (n=26; 19.1%), invasive ductal carcinoma (n=8; 5.9%), and mixed invasive carcinoma (n=8; 5.9%). …”
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Effect of bath temperature on physical properties of thin films CuO using the SILAR method: Photocatalytic properties and numerical investigation by Latifa Znaidi, Hafsa Diyagh, Ismail Benaicha, Nabil Bouri, Lahoucine El Gana, Haytham El Farri, Kawtar Oukacha, Mounir Fahoume, khalid Nouneh

“…Copper oxide (CuO) thin films were deposited on glass substrates using the Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction (SILAR) method, these films synthesized cationic solution temperatures of room temperature (RT), 65 °C, 75 °C, and 95 °C. …”
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Development, optimization and modelling of performance parameters for remote-controlled mechatronic precision planter using RSM and Hybrid PSO-ANN model by Vimalsinh Vala, Rajvir Yadav, Bikram Jyoti, Ali Salem, Ajay K Roul, Rahul Potdar, Ankur Srivastava, Ahmed Elbeltagi

“…Experimental evaluations were conducted to optimize seed sowing uniformity and operational parameters using laboratory tests and hybrid techniques combining ANN with PSO algorithms. …”
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A multi-source data approach to carbon stock prediction using Bayesian hierarchical geostatistical models in plantation forest ecosystems by Tsikai S. Chinembiri, Onisimo Mutanga, Timothy Dube

“…Two mainstream models constructed from Landsat-8 and Sentinel-2 derived vegetation indices coupled with climatic and topographic covariates were used to predict C stocks using forest inventory data collected using spatial coverage sampling. …”
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Technical and geographic potential analysis for large-scale wind energy production using a GIS-AHP multi-criteria in Cameroon by Isabelle Flora Fotsing Metegam, Isaac Yannick Bomeni, Venant Sorel Chara-Dackou, Donatien Njomo, René Tchinda

“…This article presents the suitability analysis of onshore wind farm sites using an AHP (Hierarchical Analysis Process) multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach based on geographic information system modeling (GIS). …”
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A machine learning-based approach for constructing a 3D apparent geological model using multi-resistivity data by Jordi Mahardika Puntu, Ping-Yu Chang, Haiyina Hasbia Amania, Ding-Jiun Lin, M. Syahdan Akbar Suryantara, Jui-Pin Tsai, Hwa-Lung Yu, Liang-Cheng Chang, Jun-Ru Zeng, Lingerew Nebere Kassie

“…Abstract This study presents a comprehensive approach for constructing a 3D Apparent Geological Model (AGM) by integrating multi-resistivity data using statistical methods, supervised machine learning (SML), and Python-based modeling techniques. …”
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Vertical stratification-enabled early monitoring of cotton Verticillium wilt using in-situ leaf spectroscopy via machine learning models by Yi Gao, Yi Gao, Changping Huang, Changping Huang, Xia Zhang, Ze Zhang, Bing Chen

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AI-assisted cervical cytology precancerous screening for high-risk population in resource-limited regions using a compact microscope by Jiaxin Bai, Ning Li, Hua Ye, Xu Li, Li Chen, Junbo Hu, Baochuan Pang, Xiaodong Chen, Gong Rao, Qinglei Hu, Shijie Liu, Si Sun, Cheng Li, Xiaohua Lv, Shaoqun Zeng, Jing Cai, Shenghua Cheng, Xiuli Liu

“…Using consumer-grade electronic hardware and aspherical lenses, we design an ultra-low-cost and compact microscope. …”
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A large-scale estimation method for beach slopes using ICESat-2 altimeter: A case study of New Zealand by Nan Xu, Hao Xu, Wenyu Li, Hui Lu, Yongze Song, Jiaqi Yao, Yue Ma, He Ren, Tingting He, Fan Mo, Peng Gong

“…In the future, this method has a large potential for global applications using ICESat-2 data, serving as a valuable tool for estimating coastal slopes for sandy beaches worldwide.…”
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Preventing opioid prescribing for low back pain using multimodal mechanical stimulation vs. TENS: a randomized-controlled trial by Amy L. Baxter, Amy L. Baxter, Jena L. Etnoyer-Slaski, Jessica Allia Rice Williams, Kevin Swartout, Lindsey L. Cohen, M. Louise Lawson

“…BackgroundLow back pain (LBP) is the most common reason for outpatient opioid prescribing: a quarter of patients receive prescriptions, leading to opioid use disorder (OUD) in 5%. Guideline-recommended multimodal interventions often face implementation barriers, and effective modalities (e.g., electrical stimulation) lack coverage. …”
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A Randomized Crossover Trial Assessing Plaque Regrowth Dynamics in Adults With Use of an Oscillating‐Rotating Electric Toothbrush Versus a Manual Toothbrush Measured by Digital Pla... by Priscila Ferrari Peron, Ralf Adam, Julie Grender, Uta Mesples, Phyllis Hoke, Mike Rubush, Mary Kay Anastasia, Christina Erbe

“…The primary variable was afternoon percent plaque coverage, using repeated measures analysis from Days 1, 3, and 8. …”
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HyperSHArc: Single-Isocenter Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Multiple Brain Metastases Using Proton, Helium, and Carbon Ion Arc Therapy by Lennart Volz, PhD, Peilin Liu, MSc, Thomas Tessonnier, PhD, Xiaoda Cong, MSc, Marco Durante, PhD, Andrea Mairani, PhD, Wenbo Gu, PhD, Amir Abdollahi, MD, PhD, Xuanfeng Ding, PhD, Christian Graeff, PhD, Taoran Li, PhD, Stewart Mein, PhD

“…Methods and Materials: Treatment design and optimization procedures were devised using commercial and in-house treatment planning systems. …”
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Using community-based participatory approaches to improve access to mass drug administration for trachoma elimination in a pastoral conflict area of Kenya. by Paul M Gichuki, Bridget W Kimani, Tabitha Kanyui, Collins Okoyo, Titus Watitu, Wyckliff P Omondi, Doris W Njomo

“…The use of community-based, participatory approaches in the development and implementation of data driven strategies has the potential to positively influence MDA coverage for trachoma, and other neglected tropical diseases.…”
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