A Distributed K-Means Segmentation Algorithm Applied to Lobesia botrana Recognition by José García, Christopher Pope, Francisco Altimiras

“…In this article, we propose a novel method for L. botrana recognition using image data mining based on clustering segmentation with descriptors which consider gray scale values and gradient in each segment. …”
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Image recognition technology for bituminous concrete reservoir panel cracks based on deep learning. by Kai Hu, Yang Ling, Jie Liu

“…This study introduces a novel deep learning-based anomaly model for effective crack detection. …”
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A recurrent YOLOv8-based framework for event-based object detection by Diego A. Silva, Kamilya Smagulova, Ahmed Elsheikh, Mohammed E. Fouda, Ahmed M. Eltawil

“…However, these sensors face challenges such as motion blur and poor performance under extreme lighting conditions. Novel event-based cameras, inspired by biological vision systems, offer a promising solution with superior performance in fast-motion and challenging lighting environments while consuming less power. …”
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TPU-assisted adhesive PDMS film for dry or underwater environments by Sangyeun Park, Minhyeok Kim, Hongyun So

“…During the curing process, the PDMS layer in contact with the TPU was lightly cross-linked, which significantly increased adhesion. …”
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Multi-omics analysis reveals the interplay between intratumoral bacteria and glioma by Ting Li, Zhanyi Zhao, Meichang Peng, Lu Zhang, Cheng Wang, Feiyang Luo, Meiqin Zeng, Kaijian Sun, Zhencheng Fang, Yunhao Luo, Yugu Xie, Cui Lv, Jiaxuan Wang, Jian-Dong Huang, Hongwei Zhou, Haitao Sun

“…These findings offer valuable insights into the intricate interplay between intratumoral bacteria and glioma, offering novel inspiration to the realm of glioma biology.…”
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EUFOREA meeting on defining disease states in allergic rhinitis: towards a unified language in AR by G. K. Scadding, D. M. Conti, D. M. Conti, S. Scheire, V. Backer, M. Blaiss, L. O. Cardell, L. O. Cardell, W. De Yun, A. K. Ellis, W. Fokkens, A. T. Fox, T. Gilbert Kruz, S. Halken, P. W. Hellings, P. W. Hellings, P. W. Hellings, V. Hox, L. Kalogjera, S. Lau, S. Marinho, M. McDonald, R. Mösges, R. Mösges, J. Mullol, S. Nasser, R. Pawankar, D. Price, D. Price, D. Ryan, G. Scadding, P. Smith, M. Sosa Kostrábová, M. Vazquez-Ortiz, U. Wahn, L. Zhang, P. Gevaert

“…Despite nearly 25 years of guidelines, AR remains largely under- diagnosed, suboptimally treated and poorly controlled. In the light of new knowledge and treatment options, there is a necessity to update or revise fundamental AR definitions to facilitate communication across diverse specialties engaged in its treatment and to improve patient care. …”
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Blood biomarker dynamics in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis treated with cladribine tablets: results of the 2-year MAGNIFY-MS study by Heinz Wiendl, Frederik Barkhof, Frederik Barkhof, Xavier Montalban, Anat Achiron, Anat Achiron, Tobias Derfuss, Andrew Chan, Suzanne Hodgkinson, Alexandre Prat, Letizia Leocani, Letizia Leocani, Letizia Leocani, Klaus Schmierer, Klaus Schmierer, Finn Sellebjerg, Finn Sellebjerg, Patrick Vermersch, Hulin Jin, Anita Chudecka, Andreas Kloetgen, Dongdong Lin, Lidia Gardner, Nicola De Stefano

“…The safety profile was consistent with previous reports.DiscussionDeep longitudinal immunophenotyping, analysis of transcriptional changes, reduction in cells expressing pro-inflammatory cytokines, along with the marker of neuroaxonal damage provide novel and innovative evidence of CladT rebalancing the immune system towards a more homeostatic and less pathogenic state.Clinical Trial Registrationhttps://clinicaltrials.gov/study/, identifier NCT03364036.…”
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The Polymerization of MMA and ST to Prepare Material with Gradient Refractive Index in Electric Field by Yao Huang, Daming Wu, Dongyun Ren, Qingyun Meng, Xiaojun Di

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Single-Photon Detectors for Quantum Integrated Photonics by Thu Ha Dao, Francesco Amanti, Greta Andrini, Fabrizio Armani, Fabrizio Barbato, Vittorio Bellani, Vincenzo Bonaiuto, Simone Cammarata, Matteo Campostrini, Samuele Cornia, Fabio De Matteis, Valeria Demontis, Giovanni Di Giuseppe, Sviatoslav Ditalia Tchernij, Simone Donati, Andrea Fontana, Jacopo Forneris, Roberto Francini, Luca Frontini, Gian Carlo Gazzadi, Roberto Gunnella, Ali Emre Kaplan, Cosimo Lacava, Valentino Liberali, Leonardo Martini, Francesco Marzioni, Claudia Menozzi, Elena Nieto Hernández, Elena Pedreschi, Paolo Piergentili, Paolo Prosposito, Valentino Rigato, Carlo Roncolato, Francesco Rossella, Matteo Salvato, Fausto Sargeni, Jafar Shojaii, Franco Spinella, Alberto Stabile, Alessandra Toncelli, Gabriella Trucco, Valerio Vitali

“…This review explores the state of the art of single-photon detector research and examines the potential breakthroughs offered by novel low-dimensional materials in this field.…”
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Protocol for engineering bone organoids from mesenchymal stem cells by Jian Wang, Dongyang Zhou, Ruiyang Li, Shihao Sheng, Guangfeng Li, Yue Sun, Peng Wang, Yulin Mo, Han Liu, Xiao Chen, Zhen Geng, Qin Zhang, Yingying Jing, Long Bai, Ke Xu, Jiacan Su

“…This in vivo bone organoid model offers a novel platform for studying bone development, exploring congenital diseases, testing drugs, and developing therapeutic applications.…”
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Small face detection based on improved YOLOv5s by ZHOU Lifang, HU Zhen, LIU Bo

“…At present, in the complex real-world application scenairos, the task of small face detection encounters numerous challenges, which include small face scale, abrupt lighting changes and low accuracy. In order to address the concerns of overlooking small face detection within existing models, this study introduced a novel small face detection model termed SK-YOLOv5s which was based on convolutional kernel attention mechanism. …”
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"[T]he rising silhouette of the city" : une poétique des choses urbaines dans "Coming, Aphrodite !" et "The Diamond Mine" de Willa Cather by Céline Manresa

“…In most of her novels, Willa Cather situates her fiction within the vast, untrodden expanses of the American West. …”
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New ways to communicate: Intensive care nurses’ perspectives on using the digital application Talk2Care. A qualitative study by Serine Ramsdal, Heidi Jerpseth

“… Background: An increasing proportion of mechanically ventilated patients are held awake or lightly sedated. These patients require advanced communication skills and sufficient time from the intensive care nurses. …”
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A Near-Zero Energy Smart Greenhouse Integrated Into a Microgrid for Sustainable Energy and Microclimate Management by Tuan Minh Tran, Ahmed Ouammi, Louis A-Dessaint

“…This paper presents a novel smart greenhouse integrated into a microgrid (SGIM) designed to optimize energy and microclimate management for sustainable agriculture. …”
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Multi-Person Localization Based on a Thermopile Array Sensor with Machine Learning and a Generative Data Model by Stefan Klir, Julian Lerch, Simon Benkner, Tran Quoc Khanh

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Lightweight marine biodetection model based on improved YOLOv10 by Wei Pan, Jiabao Chen, Bangjun Lv, Likun Peng

“…Addressing these issues, the lightweight YOLOv10-AD model introduces AKVanillaNet, a novel backbone optimized for the distinct shapes of marine organisms, improving detection accuracy while minimizing parameters and computational cost. …”
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Independent Modal Variable Structure Fuzzy Active Vibration Control of Cylindrical Thin Shells Laminated with Photostrictive Actuators by R.B. He, S.J. Zheng, H.T. Wang

“…Photostrictive actuator, which can produce photodeformation strains under the activation of ultraviolet lights, is a new promising non-contact photoactuation technique for active vibration control of flexible structures. …”
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Investigation on mussel periostracum, a viscoelastic-to-poro-gel graded material, as an interface between soft tissue and rigid materials by Hyungbin Kim, Heejin Lim, Sangsik Kim, Jun Mo Koo, Chanoong Lim, Hojung Kwak, Dongyeop X. Oh, Dong Soo Hwang

“…On the tissue end, the lightly pigmented periostracum exhibits extensibility and energy dissipation under repetitive tension. …”
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A Lightweight Model for Shine Muscat Grape Detection in Complex Environments Based on the YOLOv8 Architecture by Changlei Tian, Zhanchong Liu, Haosen Chen, Fanglong Dong, Xiaoxiang Liu, Cong Lin

“…Automated harvesting of “Sunshine Rose” grapes requires accurate detection and classification of grape clusters under challenging orchard conditions, such as occlusion and variable lighting, while ensuring that the model can be deployed on resource- and computation-constrained edge devices. …”
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The Implications of Weather and Reflectivity Variations on Automatic Traffic Sign Recognition Performance by Mudasser Seraj, Andres Rosales-Castellanos, Amr Shalkamy, Karim El-Basyouny, Tony Z. Qiu

“…Analysis considering variable reflectivity conditions, including sheeting type, lighting conditions, and sign age, showed that older engineering-grade sheeting signs were more likely to go unnoticed by the developed system at night. …”
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