Comparative performance evaluation of quartz and snail shell powders modified concrete: Mechanical, machine learning, and microstructural assessments by Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz, Md. Kanan Chowdhury Tilak, SM Arifur Rahman, Fahim Shahriyar Aditto, Faiz Uddin Ahmed Shaikh, Md. Kawsarul Islam Kabbo, M Jameel, Md. Munir Hayet Khan

“…As seen by adding the optimal SSP replacements of eco-friendly concrete mixtures, it boosted mechanical strength while lowering carbon footprint, making it a sustainable building concrete construction.…”
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YOLOv8 forestry pest recognition based on improved re-parametric convolution by Lina Zhang, Shengpeng Yu, Bo Yang, Shuai Zhao, Ziyi Huang, Zhiyin Yang, Helong Yu

“…This study aims to address these challenges by proposing an improved lightweight forestry pest detection algorithm, RSD-YOLOv8, based on YOLOv8.MethodsTo improve the performance of pest detection, we introduced several modifications to the YOLOv8 architecture. …”
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Progression risk of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on SHAP-Explained machine learning models: a multicenter retrospective study by Xinyi Fang, Ting Weng, Zhehao Zhang, Wanfeng Gong, Yu Zhang, Mei Wang, Jianhua Wang, Zhongxiang Ding, Can Lai

“…Imaging and clinical features from center 1 were analyzed using the Boruta algorithm to identify independent predictors. Data from center 1 were divided into training (80%) and testing (20%) sets, while data from centers 2 and 3 were used as external validation sets. …”
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Efficient Resource Allocation and UAV Deployment in STAR-RIS and UAV-Relay Assisted Public Safety Networks for Video Transmission by Naveed Khan, Ayaz Ahmad, Abdulmalik Alwarafy, Munam Ali Shah, Abderrahmane Lakas, Muhammad Moazam Azeem

“…To tackle this obstacle, we introduce an iterative algorithm that effectively utilizes successive convex approximation techniques (SCA) and block coordinate descent (BCD) method. …”
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Current Diagnostic Possibilities for the Initial Forms of External Endometriosis by E. M. Blazhnova, A. T. Oganesyan, A. R. Ibrahimova, R. B. Balter, T. V. Ivanova

“…In the dynamics of the menstrual cycle, the content of ILs in the main group significantly decreased by days 21–23 of the cycle, while the content of CA125 and HE4 remained practically unchanged. …”
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Research on Non-Random Vibration Analysis of Concrete Pump Truck Boom Based on Dynamic Excitation by Weixin Zhou, Wubin Xu, Bing Li, Yuanbin Xiao, Xianyu Liu, Hanwen Zhang, Bo Xu

“…For numerical computation, use the Newmark-β algorithm. This outcome confirms the substantial enhancement of the proposed method regarding pouring precision in construction settings, offering a novel solution and technical guidance for vibration control in engineering projects.…”
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Intermittent hypoxemia during hemodialysis: AI-based identification of arterial oxygen saturation saw-tooth pattern by Hanjie Zhang, Andrea Nandorine Ban, Peter Kotanko

“…Conclusion Our 1D-CNN algorithm accurately classifies SaO2 saw-tooth pattern. …”
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Elevating E-Service Standards in Bangladesh: Merging FAHP and TOPSIS for Strategic Online Business Solutions by Farzana Tasnim, Tanjim Mahmud, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Tasnia Fahrin Choity, Aisha Ahmed, Mohammad Saeed Hasan Chowdhury, Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, Karl Andersson

“…To ensure a data-driven analysis, the Random Forest algorithm is utilized for feature importance extraction, followed by pairwise comparisons through fuzzy triangular matrices. …”
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Bayesian Inertia Estimation via Parallel MCMC Hammer in Power Systems by Weidong Zhong, Chun Li, Minghua Chu, Yuanhong Che, Shuyang Zhou, Zhi Wu, Kai Liu

“…Moreover, the parallelized implementation of the algorithm significantly outperforms the conventional M-H method in computational efficiency. …”
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A network-based approach to discover diagnostic metabolite markers associated with depressive features for major depressive disorder by Yuzhen Zheng, Duan Zeng, Ying Tian, Siyuan Li, Shen He, Huafang Li, Huafang Li, Huafang Li

“…Diagnostic models were developed based on the identified hub metabolites, using six supervised machine-learning algorithms. Model interpretability was enhanced through the application of the SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) algorithm.ResultsPathways such as biosynthesis of phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan, glutathione metabolism, and arginine and proline metabolism were significantly enriched in the comparison of metabolic profiles between the MDD and HC groups. …”
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Mapping and quantifying deforestation in the Zambezi ecoregion of Central-Southern Africa: extent and spatial structure by Héritier Khoji Muteya, Héritier Khoji Muteya, Dieu-donné N’tambwe Nghonda, Dieu-donné N’tambwe Nghonda, François Malaisse, Jan Bogaert, Yannick Useni Sikuzani

“…At the country level, annual deforestation rates above 1% were identified in Malawi (2.07%), Burundi (1.92%), Zimbabwe (1.57%), and Tanzania (1.06%), while lower rates were observed in Zambia (0.93%), Mozambique (0.92%), Angola (0.83%), and southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.72%). …”
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An Evolutionary Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Framework for Efficient Anomaly Detection in Smart Power Distribution Grids by Mohammad Mehdi Sharifi Nevisi, Mehrdad Shoeibi, Francisco Hernando-Gallego, Diego Martín, Sarvenaz Sadat Khatami

“…Statistical <i>t</i>-tests confirm the superiority of DRL-NSABC over other algorithms, while achieving a variance of 0.00014. Moreover, DRL-NSABC demonstrates the fastest convergence, reaching near-optimal accuracy within the first 100 epochs. …”
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Full-chain comprehensive assessment and multi-scenario simulation of geological disaster vulnerability based on the VSD framework: a case study of Yunnan province in China by Li Xu, Shucheng Tan, Runyang Li

“…In the economically oriented scenario, GDV predominantly stabilizes at moderate levels, while in the environment oriented scenario, GDV improves the fastest but subsequently shows a slight rebound. …”
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Continuous Real-Time Acoustic Monitoring of endangered bird species in Hawai‘i by Melissa Weidlich-Rau, Amanda K. Navine, Patrick T. Chaopricha, Felix Günther, Stefan Kahl, Thomas Wilhelm-Stein, Raymond C. Mack, Hendrik Reers, Aaron N. Rice, Maximilian Eibl, Patrick J. Hart, Patrick Wolff, Holger Klinck, Lena D. Schnell, Rogelio Doratt, Michael Loquet, Tiana Lackey

“…The system is based on the BirdNET algorithm and was evaluated with over 16,000 soundscape recordings from Hawai‘i. …”
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eVIP2: Expression-based variant impact phenotyping to predict the function of gene variants. by Alexis M Thornton, Lishan Fang, April Lo, Maria McSharry, David Haan, Casey O'Brien, Alice H Berger, Marios Giannakis, Angela N Brooks

“…While advancements in genome sequencing have identified millions of somatic mutations in cancer, their functional impact is poorly understood. …”
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Apnea detection using wrist actigraphy in patients with heterogeneous sleep disorders by Xiaoman Xing, Sizhi Ai, Jihui Zhang, Rui Huang, Yaping Liu, Dongming Quan, Jiacheng Ma, Guoli Wu, Jiangen Xu, Yuan Zhang, Hongliang Feng, Wen-fei Dong

“…Apex-centric tokenization enhances sensitivity to OSA events, while MHCA refines predictions and increases specificity in detecting oxygen desaturation. …”
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Multi-objective optimization of sustainable cement-zeolite improved sand based on life cycle assessment and artificial intelligence [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved... by Hossein MolaAbasi, Satinder Kaur Brar, Amin Tanhadoust, Sepideh Nasrollahpour, Omolbanin Ataee, Moncef L. Nehdi

“…Conclusions Zeolite has the potential to serve as an alternative for cement in applications that involve cemented sand, while still achieving mechanical strength performance, which is comparable or even superior. …”
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Enhancing Cross-Domain Remote Sensing Scene Classification by Multi-Source Subdomain Distribution Alignment Network by Yong Wang, Zhehao Shu, Yinzhi Feng, Rui Liu, Qiusheng Cao, Danping Li, Lei Wang

“…Specifically, in the dual-source and three-source settings, MSSDANet outperforms the second-best algorithm in terms of overall accuracy (OA) by 2.2% and 1.6%, respectively.…”
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Automatic picking method for ground penetrating radar wave groups at rough coal-rock interfaces by Ying TIAN, Chunzhi LI, Shuo CHEN, Zihao WANG, Fuyan LYU, Qiang ZHANG, Meng HAN, Chengjun HU

“…The method also employs a RANSAC iterative fitting algorithm and waveform feature matching to classify and identify interfering hyperbolas and coal-rock interface curves. …”
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Desain Penilaian Risiko Privasi pada Aplikasi Seluler Melalui Model Machine Learning Berbasis Ensemble Learning dan Multiple Application Attributes by R. Ahmad Imanullah Zakariya, Kalamullah Ramli

“…The experimental results show that the application of ensemble learning with the Decision Tree (DT), K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), and Random Forest (RF) classification algorithms provides better model performance compared to using a single classification algorithm, with an accuracy of 95.2%, a precision value of 93.2%, a F1-score of 92.4%, and a True Negative Rate (TNR) of 97.6%. …”
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