Artificial intelligence in hospital infection prevention: an integrative review by Rabie Adel El Arab, Zainab Almoosa, May Alkhunaizi, May Alkhunaizi, Fuad H. Abuadas, Joel Somerville, Joel Somerville

“…Advanced algorithms, including neural networks, decision trees, and random forests, significantly improved detection rates when integrated with EHRs, enabling real-time surveillance and timely interventions. …”
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YOLOv8-POS: a lightweight model for coal-rock image recognition by Yanqin Zhao, Wenyu Wang

“…Additionally, an Overlapping Spatial Reduction Attention module is incorporated into the model’s architecture to optimize the fusion of spatial features, substantially improving the handling of complex scenarios. …”
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Experimental and machine learning based analysis of pervious concrete enhanced with fly ash and silica fume by Siva Shanmukha Anjaneya Babu Padavala, Siva Avudaiappan, Venkatesh Noolu

“…Pervious concrete (PC) has quickly gained attention as an eco-friendly solution to urban stormwater management, offering improved drainage performance while decreasing environmental impact. …”
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Enhancing stone matrix asphalt performance with sugarcane bagasse ash: Mechanical properties and machine learning-based predictions using XGBoost and random forest by Hamed Khani Sanij, Rezvan Babagoli, Reza Mohammadi Elyasi

“…Among the models, XGBoost achieved the best performance (R² > 0.93), followed closely by RF, while SVR showed relatively lower accuracy. The ML predictions closely matched experimental outcomes, demonstrating the potential of data-driven modeling in optimizing asphalt mix design. …”
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EcoTaskSched: a hybrid machine learning approach for energy-efficient task scheduling in IoT-based fog-cloud environments by Asfandyar Khan, Faizan Ullah, Dilawar Shah, Muhammad Haris Khan, Shujaat Ali, Muhammad Tahir

“…Integrating cloud and fog resources can help address these challenges by improving fog-cloud computing environments. Nevertheless, the search for optimal task allocation and energy management in such environments continues. …”
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A Modified Differential Evolution for Source Localization Using RSS Measurements by Yunjie Tao, Lincan Li, Shengming Chang

“…While differential evolution (DE) has demonstrated notable efficacy in optimizing multimodal cost functions, conventional implementations often grapple with suboptimal convergence rates and susceptibility to local optima. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Blockchain and Machine Learning Integration for Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading in Smart Grids by Sameen Fatima, Muhammad Junaid Arshad

“…Blockchain enhances energy transactions by making them safer, more transparent, and tamper-proof, while ML optimizes grid performance by improving predictions, fault detection, and anomaly identification. …”
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SDGTrack: A Multi-Target Tracking Method for Pigs in Multiple Farming Scenarios by Tao Liu, Dengfei Jie, Junwei Zhuang, Dehui Zhang, Jincheng He

“…Compared to the original CSTrack method, SDGTrack improved the MOTA and IDF1 scores by 16.7% and 33.3%, respectively, while significantly reducing the number of ID switches by 94.6%. …”
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The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing personalized learning pathways and clinical training in dental education by Chengchen Hu, Fang Li, Shengguo Wang, Zhi Gao, Shan Pan, Maofeng Qing

“…Moreover, AI-driven innovations in dental biomaterials are optimizing material selection and prosthetic design, while robotic-assisted systems are enhancing precision in clinical training and treatment procedures. …”
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Low resolution remote sensing object detection with fine grained enhancement and swin transformer by Zhijing Xu, Xin Wang, Kan Huang, Ren Chen

“…Finally, we incorporate the Shape-IoU loss function to optimize bounding box regression, significantly improving small target detection accuracy while maintaining computational efficiency. …”
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Attention-enhanced StrongSORT for robust vehicle tracking in complex environments by Wei Xu, Xiaodong Du, Ruochen Li, Bingjie Li, Yuhu Jiao, Lei Xing

“…Second, the F-EIoU loss function introduces dynamic size-dependent penalty terms and difficulty-adaptive weighting factors, effectively balancing learning priorities between small targets and normal instances. Third, the optimized CBH-Conv module employs Hardswish activation and depthwise separable convolution to mitigate gradient vanishing while maintaining real-time efficiency (achieving a 17% MOTA improvement at 213 FPS).Evaluated on the MOT-16 dataset, AE-StrongSORT demonstrates substantial improvements over the baseline StrongSORT, with 17%, 2.78%, and 9.99% gains in MOTA, HOTA, and IDF1 metrics respectively, alongside significant reductions in false/missed detections. …”
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Adaptive Multi-Scale Bayesian Framework for MFL Inspection of Steel Wire Ropes by Xiaoping Li, Yujie Sun, Xinyue Liu, Shaoxuan Zhang

“…Future work will focus on optimizing algorithmic efficiency and exploring transfer learning techniques for enhanced adaptability across different non-destructive testing (NDT) domains. …”
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Myocardial revascularization in diabetic patients presenting with critical limbischemia by Ivan Ivanovich Dedov, Victor Yur'evich Kalashnikov, Konstantin Vladimirovich Melkozerov

“…The frequency of diabetic complications remains high despite the development of improved therapeutic modalities. Macroangiopathy continues to bethe predominant complication while coronary heart disease is the main cause of mortality.This paper considers clinical features of diabetic patientswith coronary heart disease and critical limb ischemia; various aspects of optimal drug therapy, preoperative examination and diagnostics precedingvascular non-cardiac surgery; preoperative risk assessment; indications for coronary angiography and myocardial revascularization. …”
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Dynamic Monitoring and Precision Fertilization Decision System for Agricultural Soil Nutrients Using UAV Remote Sensing and GIS by Xiaolong Chen, Hongfeng Zhang, Cora Un In Wong

“…Real-time data processing algorithms enable rapid updates of soil nutrient status, while a time-series dynamic model captures seasonal variations and crop growth stage influences, improving prediction accuracy (RMSE reductions of 43–70% for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium compared to conventional laboratory-based methods and satellite NDVI approaches). …”
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YOLORM: An Advanced Key Point Detection Method for Accurate and Efficient Rotameter Reading in Low Flow Environments by Huang Yong, Xia Xing, Xiao Shengwang

“…Moreover, YOLORM exhibited significant reductions in parameter count and computational cost while maintaining or enhancing detection performance relative to state-of-the-art algorithms. …”
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AI powered blockchain framework for predictive temperature control in smart homes using wireless sensor networks and time shifted analysis by Cong Feng, Ahmed Kateb Jumaah Al-Nussairi, Mustafa Habeeb Chyad, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh, Jianyong Yu, Amirfarhad Farhadi

“…Abstract In the context of smart homes, efficiently managing temperature control while optimizing energy consumption and ensuring data security remains a significant challenge. …”
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YouTube and Bilibili as sources of information on oral cancer: cross-sectional content analysis study by Qilei zhang, Zhe Li, Huiping Zhang, Ling Han, Shugang Zhao, Siyu Jia

“…In conclusion, YouTube videos exhibited higher audience engagement and video quality, yet improvements are needed on both platforms. In order to promote high-quality health information, it is essential to encourage the development of more professional content creators and to optimize platform algorithms.…”
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A Review of Enhancement Techniques for Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images by Hassn Mazin Al-alaaf, Mohammed Sabah Jarjees

“…These methods encompass various mathematical algorithms, machine learning approaches, and hybrid models, which aim to mitigate the imperfections present in CBCT data while preserving diagnostically relevant information. …”
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Leveraging Spectral Neighborhood Information for Corn Yield Prediction with Spatial-Lagged Machine Learning Modeling: Can Neighborhood Information Outperform Vegetation Indices? by Efrain Noa-Yarasca, Javier M. Osorio Leyton, Chad B. Hajda, Kabindra Adhikari, Douglas R. Smith

“…Key predictors included spatially lagged spectral bands (e.g., Green_lag, NIR_lag, RedEdge_lag) and VIs (e.g., CREI, GCI, NCPI, ARI, CCCI), highlighting the value of integrating neighborhood data for improved corn yield prediction. This study underscores the importance of spatial context in corn yield prediction and lays the foundation for future research across diverse agricultural settings, focusing on optimizing neighborhood size, integrating spatial and spectral data, and refining spatial dependencies through localized search algorithms.…”
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Research on Credit Risk Prevention in Supply Chain Finance Driven by Blockchain by Lin Kejing

“…Distributed ledger technology is utilized through blockchain to ensure the transparency and traceability of information, while smart contracts optimize the credit execution and supervision process, playing a key role in preventing and controlling credit risks. …”
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