Advanced Brain Tumor Segmentation With a Multiscale CNN and Conditional Random Fields by Ala Guennich, Mohamed Othmani, Hela Ltifi

“…The use of high-precision automatic algorithms for segmenting brain tumors has the potential to improve disease diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and large-scale pathological studies. …”
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Energy-Efficient Trajectory Planning With Joint Device Selection and Power Splitting for mmWaves-Enabled UAV-NOMA Networks by Ahmad Gendia, Osamu Muta, Sherief Hashima, Kohei Hatano

“…Dynamic selection of suitable hovering spots within the target zone where the battery-constrained UAV needs to be positioned as well as calibrated NOMA power control with proper device pairing are critical for optimized performance. We propose cost-subsidized multiarmed bandit (CS-MAB) and double deep Q-network (DDQN)-based solutions to jointly address the problems of dynamic UAV path design, device pairing, and power splitting for downlink data transmission in NOMA-based systems. …”
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Predictive model for determining the indications for automated 3D ultrasound for screening patients at low risk of developing breast tumors by A. E. Garanina, A. V. Kholin

“…The developed algorithms will help optimize screening and referral for additional examinations, which is of practical importance for improving diagnostics and optimizing healthcare resources.…”
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A plug and play fuzzy mask extraction module for single image deraining by Mingdi Hu, Yao Song, Songxin Zhang, Zejian Xie, Bingyi Jing

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A Full-Life-Cycle Modeling Framework for Cropland Abandonment Detection Based on Dense Time Series of Landsat-Derived Vegetation and Soil Fractions by Qiangqiang Sun, Zhijun You, Ping Zhang, Hao Wu, Zhonghai Yu, Lu Wang

“…Compared to the traditional yearly land cover-based approach (with an overall accuracy of 77.39%), this algorithm can overcome the propagation of classification errors (with product accuracy from 74.47% to 85.11%), especially in terms of improving the ability to capture changes at finer spatial scales. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Robotic Harvester with Integrated Real-Time Perception and Path Planning for Dwarf Hedge-Planted Apple Orchard by Tantan Jin, Xiongzhe Han, Pingan Wang, Yang Lyu, Eunha Chang, Haetnim Jeong, Lirong Xiang

“…For motion planning, a Dynamic Temperature Simplified Transition Adaptive Cost Bidirectional Transition-Based Rapidly Exploring Random Tree (DSA-BiTRRT) algorithm was developed, demonstrating significant improvements in the path planning performance. …”
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Automated classification of oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma using a convolutional neural network framework: a cross-sectional studyResearch in... by Cristina Saldivia-Siracusa, Eduardo Santos Carlos de Souza, Arnaldo Vitor Barros da Silva, Anna Luíza Damaceno Araújo, Caíque Mariano Pedroso, Tarcília Aparecida da Silva, Maria Sissa Pereira Sant'Ana, Felipe Paiva Fonseca, Hélder Antônio Rebelo Pontes, Marcos G. Quiles, Marcio Ajudarte Lopes, Pablo Agustin Vargas, Syed Ali Khurram, Alexander T. Pearson, Mark W. Lingen, Luiz Paulo Kowalski, Keith D. Hunter, André Carlos Ponce de Leon Ferreira de Carvalho, Alan Roger Santos-Silva

“…MobileNet displayed the lowest computational cost. Grad-CAM analysis demonstrated discrepancies between the best-performing model and the highest explainability model. …”
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Future of Forestry Sector Logistics by Leonel J. R. Nunes

“…Results: The results demonstrated that optimization algorithms reduced transportation costs and carbon emissions. …”
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High-Precision Extraction Method for Blade Tip-Timing Signal with Eddy Current Sensor by Ji-wang Zhang, Ke-qin Ding, Guang Chen

“…A new denoising and shaping algorithm based on ensemble empirical mode decomposition (EEMD) was introduced for the errors caused by background noise. …”
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Revolutionizing pharmacology: AI-powered approaches in molecular modeling and ADMET prediction by Irfan Pathan, Arif Raza, Adarsh Sahu, Mohit Joshi, Yamini Sahu, Yash Patil, Mohammad Adnan Raza, Ajazuddin

“…Special attention is given to de novo drug design using generative adversarial networks (GANs) and variational autoencoders (VAEs), as well as AI-driven high-throughput virtual screening that reduces computational costs while improving hit identification. The review also discusses platforms like Deep-PK and DeepTox for pharmacokinetics and toxicity prediction using graph-based descriptors and multitask learning. …”
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A Hierarchical Control Framework for Coordinating CAV-Dedicated Lane Allocation and Signal Timing at Isolated Intersections in Mixed Traffic Environments by Feng Chen, Cunbao Zhang, Yu Cao

“…With the rapid development of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), numerous studies have demonstrated that CAV-dedicated lanes (CAV-DLs) can significantly enhance traffic efficiency. However, most existing studies primarily focus on optimizing either CAV trajectory planning or traffic signal control, and the integration of CAV-DLs and signal control for improved spatiotemporal resource utilization remains underexplored. …”
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A longan-picking sequence planning method for UAV system based on multi-target tracking by Kaixuan Wu, Meiqi Zhang, Linlin Shi, Hengxu Chen, Yuju Mai, Mingda Luo, Hengyi Lin, Jun Li

“…A LonTsp planning algorithm is used for path planning, optimizing picking paths to reduce total picking time by 19.1% and lowering UAV energy consumption and time costs. …”
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Simplified Pedestrian Tracking Filters with Positioning and Foot-Mounted Inertial Sensors by Henar Martin, Juan A. Besada, Ana M. Bernardos, Eduardo Metola, José R. Casar

“…Pedestrian tracking is one of the bases for many ubiquitous context-aware services, but it is still an open issue in indoor environments or when GPS estimations are not optimal. In this paper, we propose two novel different data fusion algorithms to track a pedestrian using current positioning technologies (i.e., GPS, received signal strength localization from Wi-Fi or Bluetooth networks, etc.) and low cost inertial sensors. …”
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Vulnerability Assessment in Karst Aquifers with EPIK and COP Indices Calibration by Hamid Kardan Moghadam, Amir Reza Nemati Mansour, Abbas Akbarzadeh, Ali Mirarabi

“…In order to calibrate the GQI qualitative index with the zoning of the springs in the region, whale optimization algorithms were used. In this calibration, the weights and ranks of the two vulnerability indices were determined. …”
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RSWD-YOLO: A Walnut Detection Method Based on UAV Remote Sensing Images by Yansong Wang, Xuanxi Yang, Haoyu Wang, Huihua Wang, Zaiqing Chen, Lijun Yun

“…Furthermore, to optimize the detection performance under hardware resource constraints, we apply knowledge distillation to RSWD-YOLO, thereby further improving the detection accuracy. …”
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Beyond Linearity: Uncovering the Complex Spatiotemporal Drivers of New-Type Urbanization and Eco-Environmental Resilience Coupling in China’s Chengdu–Chongqing Economic Circle with... by Caoxin Chen, Shiyi Wang, Meixi Liu, Ke Huang, Qiuyi Guo, Wei Xie, Jiangjun Wan

“…The results reveal the following: (1) NTU and EER levels steadily improved from 2004 to 2022, although coordination between cities still requires enhancement; (2) CCD exhibited a temporal pattern of “progressive escalation and continuous optimization,” and a spatial pattern of “dual-core leadership and regional diffusion,” with most cities shifting from NTU-lagged to synchronized development; (3) environmental regulations (MAR) and fixed asset investment (FIX) emerged as the most influential CCD drivers, and significant nonlinear interactions were observed, particularly those involving population size (HUM); (4) CCD drivers exhibited complex spatiotemporal heterogeneity, characterized by “stage dominance—marginal variation—spatial mismatch.” …”
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Artificial intelligence in project management: A bibliometric analysis by Nurkhat Ibadildin, Zhaxat Kenzhin, Gaukhar Yeshenkulova, Rymkul Ismailova, Assel Nurguzhina, Samalgul Nassanbekova, Aiman Kadyrova

“…Despite the rising adoption of AI in project management, research gaps persist, particularly in interdisciplinary methodologies, practical AI applications, and ethical concerns related to algorithmic decision-making. This study contributes to understanding AI’s transformative role in project management and highlights future research directions to enhance AI adoption for improved efficiency, decision-making, and project performance. …”
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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

“…Finally, the meter reading is calculated by the position of the pointer, the scale and the total range of the meter. The post-processing part uses numba to optimize the inference speed. …”
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Deep learning-based prediction of individualized Real-time FSH doses in GnRH agonist long protocols by Na Kong, Yu Xia, Zhilong Wang, Hui Zhang, Liyan Duan, Yingchun Zhu, Chenyang Huang, Guijun Yan, Jie Mei, Wujun Li, Haixiang Sun

“…Most existing models are limited to static predictions of initial doses and do not support real-time adjustments throughout stimulation. …”
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Research Progress and Prospect of Green Infrastructure with Public Health Promotion Function by Tongyu LI, Junyi LIXU, Binxia XUE, Yan (USA) SONG

“…Such a framework could significantly enhance urban planning and policy-making by optimizing GI interventions to provide the most significant public health benefits. …”
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