Incorporating Contextual Factors into a Comprehensive Analysis of Operational Efficiency and Service Quality in Healthcare Sector by Utsav Pandey, Sanjeet Singh

“…However, there is mixed evidence in the literature of both positive and negative correlation (e.g., the cost drivers of care providers vis-à-vis capacity expansion for better quality of service) between quality and efficiency. …”
Get full text

Robust Drone Video Analysis for Occluded Urban Traffic Monitoring Based on Deep Learning by Carlos Gellida-Coutino, Reyes Rios-Cabrera, Alan Maldonado-Ramirez, Anand Sanchez-Orta

“…The results enable precise input for traffic simulators (e.g., PTV-Vissim), supporting data-driven UTM decisions while minimizing costly real-world experimentation.…”
Get full text

Handover Strategy for LEO Satellite Networks Using Bipartite Graph and Hysteresis Margin by Sahar Eydian, Maryam Hosseini, Gunes Karabulut Kurt

“…The proposed approach utilizes the Kuhn-Munkres (KM) algorithm to achieve optimal matching with maximum weight, thereby ensuring efficient load distribution and high-quality communication. …”
Get full text

Current status and outlook of UWB radar personnel localization for mine rescue by ZHENG Xuezhao, MA Jiawen, HUANG Yuan, LI Qiang, REN Jing, LIU Yu

“…Future research directions of UWB radar personnel localization technology for mine rescue operations are proposed: ① optimizing the UWB radar localization system by constructing cross-modal information fusion models and developing highly adaptive signal processing methods to enhance the system's adaptability to post-mining disaster environments; ② improving the applicability of combined static and dynamic target localization by developing hybrid localization algorithms that integrate Bayesian networks or deep belief networks to fuse static and dynamic target features and establishing state-switching-based comprehensive models; ③ improving UWB radar echo processing algorithms, combining adaptive beamforming technology, Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology, and optimized K-means++ or entropy-based hierarchical analysis algorithms, effectively distinguishing multi-target position information, and validating their adaptability and reliability in complex environments through extensive simulation experiments.…”
Get full text

Advancing Agricultural Machinery Maintenance: Deep Learning-Enabled Motor Fault Diagnosis by Xusong Bai, Qian Chen, Xiangjin Song, Weihang Hong

“…This article further discusses future research directions, such as optimizing DL models for real-time processing, improving robustness under varying agricultural conditions, and developing user-friendly interfaces for farmers and technicians. …”
Get full text

Collaborative multiview time series modeling for vehicle maintenance demand prediction by Fanghua Chen, Deguang Shang, Gang Zhou, Ke Ye, Fujie Ren, Guofang Wu

“…Abstract Accurate prediction of vehicle maintenance demands is crucial for sustaining vehicle use, optimizing performance, and minimizing ownership costs. …”
Get full text

Computing Non-Dominated Flexible Skylines in Vertically Distributed Datasets with No Random Access by Davide Martinenghi

“…However, the latter kind of access is sometimes too costly to be feasible, and algorithms need to be designed for the so-called “no random access” (NRA) scenario. …”
Get full text

Machine Learning Approach to Quantity Management for Long-Term Sustainable Development of Dockless Public Bike: Case of Shenzhen in China by Qingfeng Zhou, Chun Janice Wong, Xian Su

“…It is feasible to use these factors to predict area type to optimize the number of available bicycles, reduce operating costs, and improve utilization efficiency. …”
Get full text

A plug and play fuzzy mask extraction module for single image deraining by Mingdi Hu, Yao Song, Songxin Zhang, Zejian Xie, Bingyi Jing

Get full text

Impact of occupancy behavior on building energy efficiency: What’s next in detection and monitoring technologies? by Wenjie Song, John Calautit

“…Finally, economic feasibility considerations such as installation costs and associated energy savings achieved through occupancy-driven heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC ) optimization are crucial for large-scale implementation. …”
Get full text

Harnessing AI forward and backward chaining with telemetry data for enhanced diagnostics and prognostics of smart devices by Muhammad Shoaib Farooq, Rizwan Pervez Mir, Atif Alvi, Kilian Tutusaus, Eduardo Garcia Villena, Fadwa Alrowais, Hanen Karamti, Imran Ashraf

“…Accurate early diagnosis and prediction of potential failures have the capability to greatly improve maintenance efficiency, minimize downtime, and optimize cost.…”
Get full text

Functional Monitoring of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis Based on Multidimensional Wearable Plantar Pressure Features: Cross-Sectional Study by Junan Xie, Shilin Li, Zhen Song, Lin Shu, Qing Zeng, Guozhi Huang, Yihuan Lin

“…The multidimensional gait features extracted from the data and physical characteristics were used to establish the KOA functional feature database for the plantar pressure measurement system. 40mFPWT and TUGT regression prediction models were trained using a series of mature machine learning algorithms. Furthermore, model stacking and average ensemble learning methods were adopted to further improve the generalization performance of the model. …”
Get full text

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. …”
Get full text

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. …”
Get full text

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. …”
Get full text

Integrating machine learning and reliability analysis: A novel approach to predicting heavy metal removal efficiency using biochar by Mohammad Sadegh Barkhordari, Chongchong Qi

“…This research introduces an advanced machine learning (ML) framework, utilizing deep forest (DF) algorithms, to predict and optimize the efficiency HM removal through biochar applications. …”
Get full text

Enhancing Reliability in Redundant Homogeneous Sensor Arrays with Self-X and Multidimensional Mapping by Elena Gerken, Andreas König

“…Mechanical defects and sensor failures can substantially undermine the reliability of low-cost sensors, especially in applications where measurement inaccuracies or malfunctions may lead to critical outcomes, including system control disruptions, emergency scenarios, or safety hazards. …”
Get full text

Pharmacological potential of 6,11-dihydro[1,2,4]triazolo[4’,3’:1,6]-pyrido[3,4-b]-5-carboxylic acid and its esters by S. O. Fedotov, A. S. Hotsulia

“…The combination of the indole fragment, which demonstrates activity due to its aromatic structure, with the 1,2,4-triazole nucleus, which is characterised by chemical stability and the ability to form hydrogen bonds, creates a promising basis for the development of new therapeutic agents with improved properties. The active implementation of various modifications of indole and 1,2,4-triazole frameworks is aimed at optimizing the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of medicinal products. …”
Get full text

AI-Driven Advancements in Orthodontics for Precision and Patient Outcomes by David B. Olawade, Navami Leena, Eghosasere Egbon, Jeniya Rai, Aysha P. E. K. Mohammed, Bankole I. Oladapo, Stergios Boussios

“…While AI offers tremendous potential, challenges remain in areas such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the cost of adopting AI technologies. …”
Get full text

Sustainable Energy and Exergy Analysis in Offshore Wind Farms Using Machine Learning: A Systematic Review by Hamid Reza Soltani Motlagh, Seyed Behbood Issa-Zadeh, Abdul Hameed Kalifullah, Arife Tugsan Isiacik Colak, Md Redzuan Zoolfakar

“…By integrating theoretical insights with empirical evidence, this study proposes a unified framework that leverages ML algorithms to optimize turbine performance, reduce maintenance costs, and minimize environmental impacts. …”
Get full text