Robust Infrared–Visible Fusion Imaging with Decoupled Semantic Segmentation Network by Xuhui Zhang, Yunpeng Yin, Zhuowei Wang, Heng Wu, Lianglun Cheng, Aimin Yang, Genping Zhao

“…However, most of the available fusion methods have only been evaluated with subjective metrics of visual quality of the fused images, which are often independent of the following relevant high-level visual tasks. …”
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Registration of the Cone Beam CT and Blue-Ray Scanned Dental Model Based on the Improved ICP Algorithm by Xue Mei, Zhenhua Li, Songsong Xu, Xiaoyan Guo

“…Firstly, for reducing the matching interference of human subjective factors, we extract feature points based on curvature characteristics and use the improved three point’s translational transformation method to realize coarse registration. …”
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Automatic GPR detection of grouting defects behind the tunnel shield segments based on wavelet coherence analysis combined with modified Res-RCNN by Dengyi Wang, Ming Peng, Liu Liu, Xiongyao Xie, Zhenming Shi, Yaoying Liang, Jian Shen, Qiyu Wu

“…The approach employs wavelet coherence to transform the time-series GPR profile into the time-frequency images and reveal the weak defect reflections. …”
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Combating oral biofilms in Nigerian schoolchildren: a synergistic approach using Macrosphyra longistyla extracts and titanium-ferrite nanoparticles by Nwankwo, Chukwuemeka E., Osho, Adeleke, Adewuy, Adewale, Otuechere, Chiagoziem, Olawoye, Idowu B., Fayemi, Scott O., Oguzie, Judith U., Uwanibe, Jessica, Adesina, Adedotun F., Durugbo, Ernest U., Adedokun, Oluwatobi, Ajisegiri, Damilola, Akinlawon, Ladimeji, Eromon, Philomena, Folarin, Onikepe, Happi, Christian

“…This research was carried out to isolate and control biofilm-producing bacteria using anti-infective nanoparticles and a plant extract. Methods: Biofilm-producing bacteria were isolated and characterized using microbiological techniques and next-generation sequencing. …”
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An Efficient Technique for Compressing ECG Signals Using QRS Detection, Estimation, and 2D DWT Coefficients Thresholding by Mohammed Abo-Zahhad, Sabah M. Ahmed, Ahmed Zakaria

“…The experimental results show that the proposed method achieves high compression ratio with relatively low distortion and low computational complexity in comparison with other methods.…”
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from plant Astragalus fasciculifolius Bioss and evaluating cytotoxic effects on MCF7 human breast cancer cells by Fatemeh Nosrati, Baratali Fakheri, Habib Ghaznavi, Nafiseh Mahdinezhad, Roghayeh Sheervalilou, Bahman Fazeli-Nasab

“…The results demonstrated that anzroot plant can be effectively used as a reducing agent for AgNPs synthesis, and AgNPs have the potential to be used effectively in cancer therapy methods and to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.…”
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Deep Learning Shield Attitude Prediction Model Based on Grey Correlation Analysis by Ke MAN, Zongxu LIU, Yan SHANG, Zhifei SONG, Xiaoli LIU, Bao SU

“…Objective A stacking ensemble prediction model based on long short-term memory (LSTM) and support vector regression (SVR) is proposed to address the issue of shield attitude deviation from the tunnel design axis.Methods The grey correlation analysis was employed to remove the rolling angle parameters with low grey correlation and then denoise them using discrete wavelet transform (DWT). …”
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Study on the Regulated Cell Death of Hypertrophic H9c2 Cells Induced by Au:Ag Nanoparticles by Galindo-Padrón AG, Lorenzo-Anota HY, Rueda-Munguía M, García-Carrasco A, Gaitán López M, Vázquez-Garza E, Campos-González E, Lozano O, Cholula-Díaz JL

“…The main objective of this work is to explore the susceptibility of cells due to exposure to Au:Ag NPs in conditions representing cardiometabolic diseases.Methods: Au:Ag NPs were synthesized in different molar ratios (Au:Ag, 100:0, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75, 0:100) using starch as a capping and reducing agent. …”
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Development of a Time Domain Identification Algorithm with a Spectral Objective Function by Oleg N. Korsun, Moung Htang Om

“…The parameter identification problem is formulated using maximum likelihood estimation method. The models of object and observation are formulated in time domain and the objective function is defined in frequency domain that is able to decouple the aircraft’s response at different frequencies, effectively mitigating the impact of noise and potential non-linearities inherent in time-domain data. …”
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The role of innate immune system mediators in the development of retinal neurodegeneration in type 2 diabetes mellitus by M. P. Ruchkin, E. V. Markelova, G. A. Fedyashev, V. E. Krasnikov

“…Material and methods. 30 patients, averagely aged 60.3, with type 2 DM and no signs of diabetic retinopathy (DR) (the main group) and 30 healthy individuals (control group) were examined using microperimetry and optical coherence tomography. …”
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The use of modern military technologies in the light of the law of weapons and the law of targeting by Behzad Seyfi

“…For thousands of years, they have gradually transformed and codified the existing laws of armed conflict in a relatively stable and calm balance with the tools and methods requested by the government. …”
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Symmetric and Transitive Registration of Image Sequences by Oskar Škrinjar, Arnaud Bistoquet, Hemant Tagare

“…The method was tested on two sequences of cardiac magnetic resonance images using two different nonrigid image registration algorithms. …”
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Peningkatan Akurasi Metode Weighted Fuzzy Time Series Forecasting Menggunakan Algoritma Evolusi Differensial dan Fuzzy C-Means by Agus Fachrur Rozy, Solimun Solimun, Ni Wayan Surya Wardhani

“…The analysis conducted involves performing FCM classification to form interval classes and optimizing the forecasting results of the WFTS method with DE. The Fuzzy C-Means classification resulted in finding 7 clusters with different membership counts. …”
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Modeling and Simulation of English Speech Rationality Optimization Recognition Based on Improved Particle Filter Algorithm by Hui Dong

“…In importance sampling, based on the latest observation information, the unscented Kalman filter method is used to calculate each particle estimate to improve the accuracy of particle nonlinear transformation estimation; during the resampling process, auxiliary factors are introduced to modify the particle weights to enrich the diversity of particles and weaken particle degradation. …”
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Research on component compatibility and aging behavior of chemically toughened high-performance asphalt by Bin Huang, Bin Huang, Chenxi Wang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yuchen Wang, Yuchen Wang, Yanan Zhao, Ruiyao Jiang

“…The compatibility between different oil-source asphalts and green high-viscosity modifiers critically determines the performance and aging resistance of modified asphalt materials.MethodsThis study systematically investigated three representative oilsource asphalts (noted as BA-A, BA-B, BA-C) combined with a novel green high-viscosity modifier to prepare chemically toughened high-performance asphalts (noted as HP-A, HP-B, HP-C). …”
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Monitoring Vegetation Dynamics in Desertification Restoration Areas of Wuzhumuqin Grassland Ecosystem by Fuguang Yang, Zhiguo Wang, Yongguang Zhai, Xiangli Yang, Tengfei Bao, Yonghui Wang

“…The kernel Normalized Difference Vegetation Index-position-temporal awareness transformer (<i>kNDVI</i>-PT-Former) model monitoring method based on two-phase remote sensing image features combined with <i>kNDVI</i> for spatio-temporal feature extraction can accurately obtain the vegetation changes in desertification ecological restoration in Wuzhumuqin grassland. …”
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BUILDING RUSSIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ NATIONAL IDENTITY IN MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY (ANALYSIS OF MULTICULTURAL NATIONS’ EXPERIENCE) by I. L. Pluzhnik, T. L. Oskolova, TyAnna K. Herrington

“…The research methods used in the study include comparative, historical, and contrastive methods. …”
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Evolving Cultural Experience of Historical Places: From Livability to Visibility (A Case Study of Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan) by Seyed Mahdi Etemadifard, Amirmohammad Niroumand

“…These materials included books and theses written about Naqsh-e Jahan Square, as well as the data obtained from the square's managers and the information websites of Isfahan municipality.The combined results of these field-based and analytical methods supported the researchers in addressing the research questions and developing a comprehensive understanding of the transformations in the cultural experience of this historic site. …”
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Establishment of Hyperspectral Prediction Model of Water Content in Anshan-Type Magnetite by Xiaoxiao XIE, Yang BAI, Jiuling ZHANG, Yuna JIA

“…Three kinds of Anshan-type magnetite from a certain area in Tangshan, Hebei Province, were selected to test hyperspectral data under different water contents (0−40.0%). Using S-G smoothing filtering (S-G), multivariate scattering correction (MSC), standard normal transformation (SNV), second derivative (SD), reciprocal logarithm (LR) and continuum removal (CR) to preprocess the data, the spectral characteristics and their correlation with water content were analyzed. …”
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Energy Attenuation Prediction of Dye-Doped PMMA Microfibers by Backpropagation Neural Network by Hang Yu, Juan Liu, Jinjin Han, Minghui Chen, Mingjun Ke, Zhili Lin, Zhijun Wu, Jixiong Pu, Xining Zhang, Hao Dai

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