Building construction crack detection with BCCD YOLO enhanced feature fusion and attention mechanisms by Wenhao Ren, Zuowei Zhong

“…Firstly, this model optimizes the Path Aggregation Network (PAN) by introducing lateral skips and weighted feature fusion mechanisms, improving the multi-scale fusion capability of bare concrete crack features. …”
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IMA-FLADRC-Based Electric-Driven High-Speed Maize Precision Seeding Control Strategy and System by Song Wang, Shujuan Yi, Bin Zhao, Yifei Li, Dongming Zhang, Tao Chen, Wensheng Sun

“…This study develops an electric-driven high-speed maize precision seeding control system, establishing kinematic models for the seeding and guiding motors relative to operating speed. An Improve Mayfly Algorithm-Fuzzy Linear Active Disturbance Rejection Control (IMA-FLADRC)-based control strategy is proposed, integrating a fuzzy algorithm to adaptively adjust the proportional coefficient of the Linear State Error Feedback (LSEF) and optimizing key parameters using an IMA, enhancing system adaptability and robustness. …”
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Architectural Gaps in Generative AI: Quantifying Cognitive Risks for Safety Applications by He Wen, Pingfan Hu

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: These findings suggest that such distances represent not only algorithmic abstraction but also potential safety risks when generative AI is deployed in practice. …”
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Robust design of bicycle infrastructure networks by Christoph Steinacker, Mads Paulsen, Malte Schröder, Jeppe Rich

“…Interestingly, while the more complex optimization models yield better overall welfare results, the improvements over simpler methods are small. …”
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Real-time urban regional route planning model for connected vehicles based on V2X communication by Pangwei Wang, Hui Deng, Juan Zhang, Mingfang Zhang

“…Second, according to the topology structure of the current regional road network, all predicted routes are listed based on the Dijkstra algorithm. Third, the predicted travel time of each alternative route is calculated, while the predicted route with the least travel time is selected as the optimal route. …”
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Cross-modal adaptive reconstruction of open education resources by Tang Shengju, Feng Li, Zhan Wang, Xie Zhaoyuan

“…The dynamic knowledge graph improved recommendation accuracy by 35.5% while achieving low system latency (1.45 s average, 99% of responses ≤ 1.8 s). …”
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User Handover Aware Hierarchical Federated Learning for Open RAN-Based Next-Generation Mobile Networks by Amardip Kumar Singh, Kim Khoa Nguyen

“…To address these challenges, we propose MHORANFed, a novel optimization algorithm tailored to minimize learning time and resource usage costs while preserving model performance within a mobility-aware hierarchical FL framework for O-RAN. …”
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I-YOLOv11n: A Lightweight and Efficient Small Target Detection Framework for UAV Aerial Images by Yukai Ma, Caiping Xi, Ting Ma, Han Sun, Huiyang Lu, Xiang Xu, Chen Xu

“…Therefore, this paper proposes a lightweight algorithm, I-YOLOv11n, based on YOLOv11n, which is systematically improved in terms of both feature enhancement and structure compression. …”
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Hydrodynamic optimisation of a horizontal-axis hydrokinetic turbine for the River Ganga using a semi-analytical approach by Kripal, Anoop Kanjirakat

“…This enabled identification of an optimal configuration ensuring an efficient power curve while maintaining sufficient cavitation safety margin. …”
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Intelligent and automatic irrigation system based on internet of things using fuzzy control technology by Xinying Liu, Zhihuan Zhao, Amin Rezaeipanah

“…To address this issue, smart irrigation systems using the Internet of Things (IoT) have emerged as a solution for optimizing water use. These systems utilize real-time sensor data to improve irrigation efficiency and agricultural productivity. …”
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Shoulder–Elbow Joint Angle Prediction Using COANN with Multi-Source Information Integration by Siyu Zong, Wei Li, Dawen Sun, Zhuoda Jia, Zhengwei Yue

“…To address the precision challenges in upper-limb joint motion prediction, this study proposes a novel artificial neural network (COANN) enhanced by the Cheetah Optimization Algorithm (COA). The model integrates surface electromyography (sEMG) signals with joint angle data through multi-source information fusion, effectively resolving the local optima issue in neural network training and improving the accuracy limitations of single sEMG predictions. …”
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Flood resilience assessment of region based on TOPSIS-BOA-RF integrated model by Guofeng Wen, Fayan Ji

“…Training samples are then input into the Butterfly Optimization Algorithm(BOA) to optimize the key parameters in the Random Forest(RF). …”
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Machine learning-driven multi-targeted drug discovery in colon cancer using biomarker signatures by Tingting Liu, Lifan Zhong, Xizhe Sun, Zhijiang He, Witiao Lv, Liyun Deng, Yanfei Chen

“…The artificial intelligence model personalizes therapy by leveraging patient-specific molecular profiles, optimizing drug selection and dosage while minimizing side effects. …”
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Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Based on Pre-classification Strategy for Quantitative Analysis of Rock Samples by Weiheng KONG, Lingwei ZENG, Yu RAO, Sha CHEN, Xu WANG, Yanting YANG, Yixiang DUAN, Qingwen FAN

“…Different element quantitative models were constructed for each rock type. The kNN algorithm was selected using cross-validation to determine the optimal k value, and the key punishment parameter C and RBF width parameter γ of the SVM algorithm were determined using a grid search method. …”
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Trading off Iodine and Radiation Dose in Coronary Computed Tomography by Guillaume Fahrni, Thomas Saliba, Damien Racine, Marianna Gulizia, Georgios Tzimas, Chiara Pozzessere, David C. Rotzinger

“…This review explores the balance between radiation and CM volumes, emphasizing patient-specific protocol optimization to improve diagnostic accuracy while minimizing risks. …”
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ST-YOLOv8: Small-Target Ship Detection in SAR Images Targeting Specific Marine Environments by Fei Gao, Yang Tian, Yongliang Wu, Yunxia Zhang

“…Furthermore, the ST-YOLOv8 model outperforms several state-of-the-art multi-scale ship detection algorithms on both datasets. In summary, the ST-YOLOv8 model, by integrating advanced neural network architectures and optimization techniques, significantly improves detection accuracy and reduces false detection rates. …”
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Adaptive multi-agent reinforcement learning for dynamic pricing and distributed energy management in virtual power plant networks by Jian-Dong Yao, Wen-Bin Hao, Zhi-Gao Meng, Bo Xie, Jian-Hua Chen, Jia-Qi Wei

“…Our proposed MARL framework enables adaptive, decentralized decision-making for both the distribution system operator and individual VPPs, optimizing economic efficiency while maintaining grid stability. …”
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MAPE-ViT: multimodal scene understanding with novel wavelet-augmented Vision Transformer by Muhammad Waqas Ahmed, Touseef Sadiq, Hameedur Rahman, Sulaiman Abdullah Alateyah, Mohammed Alnusayri, Mohammed Alatiyyah, Dina Abdulaziz AlHammadi

“…The feature discrimination capability is further enhanced through optimization using the Gray Wolf algorithm. The processed features then flow into a dual-stream architecture, where an extreme learning machine handles multi-object classification, while conditional random fields (CRF) manage scene-level categorization. …”
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Real-time temperature prediction of large-scale lithium battery module driven by data based on few measurement points by Jiajie HAN, Qingyang YUAN, Yu LI, Bo ZHANG, Ke XUE, Tian LAN

“…This database captures essential thermal characteristics of the battery module, allowing for accurate temperature predictions without exhaustive simulations. The Gappy POD algorithm is further enhanced by incorporating a correlation coefficient filtering technique, which identifies a minimal set of optimal measurement points to ensure high accuracy in the reconstructed temperature field while reducing sensor requirements. …”
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Secure Beamforming via Amplify-and-Forward Relays in Machine-to-Machine Communications by Zhongjian Liu, Xiaoning Zhang, Lin Bai, Chen Chen, Haige Xiang

“…The secrecy rate maximization problem can be formed into a two-level optimization problem and we solve it using semidefinite relaxation (SDR) techniques. …”
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