FVPNet: A Fuzzy Visual Positioning Perception Network for Small Object Segmentation in Remote Sensing Images by Yu Yan, Jindong Xu, Qianpeng Chong, Guangyi Wei, Zhixiang Wang

“…Furthermore, grayscale variability intensifies boundary uncertainty, complicating accurate segmentation. …”
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Concurrent Validity of Wearable Nanocomposite Strain Sensor With Two-Dimensional Goniometer and Its Reliability for Monitoring Knee Active Range of Motion in Multiple Participants by Han-Byeol Choi, Yongjun Kim, Ji Young Lim, Seonghee Kim, Sang Yul Yang, Kihyeon Kim, Hyouk Ryeol Choi, Seunghyun Baik, Ji Hye Hwang

“…The range of motion (ROM) of joints in the human body is essential for movement and functional performance. Real-time monitoring of joint angles is crucial for confirming pathologic biomechanics, providing feedback during rehabilitation, and evaluating the treatment efficacy. …”
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Monitoring of Biodiversity in the Erbil Governorate -Iraq Using Remote Sensing Data by Shwan Othman Hussein, Daban Kadhim Omar, Karzan Ahmed Abdulwahid

“…Biologists don't even fully understand the basic organ-level functions of this system, so knowing how a system as complex as this one work and understanding its dynamics are crucial for effective conservation and management of its constituent ecosystems. …”
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End-to-End Stroke Imaging Analysis Using Effective Connectivity and Interpretable Artificial Intelligence by Wojciech Ciezobka, Joan Falco-Roget, Cemal Koba, Alessandro Crimi

“…The goal of this pipeline is to define an efficient brain representation for connectivity in stroke data derived from magnetic resonance imaging. …”
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Analisis Penerimaan Learning Management System Institut Teknologi Garut Menggunakan Technology Acceptance Model by Asri Mulyani, Dede Kurniadi, Mita Hidayani Putri

“…It is hoped that the results of this research can be used as a reference for developers to continue to optimize the functionality of the Learning Management System so that it can be used optimally. …”
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Hydrodynamic and sensitivity analysis of a polymeric calendering process for non-Newtonian fluids with temperature-dependent viscosity by Ali Fateh, Zahid Muhammad, Farmer M., Al Taisan Nada, Faqihi Abdullah A., Souayeh Basma, Raju S. Suresh Kumar, Alam Mir Waqas

“…Additionally, using the response surface method, Nusselt number (Nu)(\text{Nu}), sheet thickness HH0\left(\phantom{\rule[-0.75em]{}{0ex}},\frac{H}{{H}_{0}}\right), and shear stress (Sxy)({S}_{xy}), simulations were carried out to investigate the influence of variable viscoelastic parameters on the response functions (Nu\text{Nu}, HH0\frac{H}{{H}_{0}}, and Sxy{S}_{xy}). …”
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High expression of SOX9 is a diagnostic and prognostic indicator of glioma by Libo Xu, Zhenhao Wang, Mao Li, Qingsong Li

“…Screening was performed by LASSO coefficients to select non-zero variables that satisfied the coefficients of lambda. min, and four genes were screened out. …”
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Effectiveness of eHealth for Medication Adherence in Renal Transplant Recipients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Lili Zhou, Ke Cheng, Linbin Chen, Xinyi Hou, Jingjing Wan

“…Primary outcomes included adherence measured by self-reported questionnaires, electronic monitoring devices, tacrolimus trough levels, intrapatient variability of tacrolimus concentrations, and the proportion of patients achieving a tacrolimus coefficient of variation <40%. …”
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A Systematic Review on Insights to Community Medicine and Clinical Research: Competency Training in Medical and Dental Education by Madeeha Minhas, Bilal Masood, Muhammad Hassaan Saeed, Amna Iqbal Butt, Fareed Ud Din Ahmad Chishti, Fatima Ali

“…The certainty of evidence showed moderate results for communication skills and patient satisfaction, and low to moderate results for the readiness in clinical trials and cultural competence due to variability in study design. Discussion: Effective competency training curricula substantially enhanced the functioning of healthcare systems and results for patients. …”
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Nonlinear Creep Constitutive Model of Rock Considering Hardening Effect by Dipeng Zhu, Zhiyong Hu, Shuguang Zhang, Wei Qiu, Yijie Wang, Donglan Chen, Fan Mingzhuo, Shutian Zhao, Ye Sun, Wenbo Liu

“…To precisely capture the nonlinearity of rock creep and the law of accelerated deformation, a hardening function and a damage variable are introduced. Based on traditional rheological models, creep mechanisms, and damage laws, an accelerated creep constitutive model integrating hardening and damage effects is established. …”
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Maturity Classification and Quality Determination of Cherry Using VNIR Hyperspectral Images and Comprehensive Chemometrics by Yuzhen Wei, Siyi Yao, Feiyue Wu, Qiangguo Yu

“…Based on the spectral principal components, three classifiers were built to classify the maturity level: support vector machine, backpropagation neural network, and radial basis function neural network. Excellent results with a classification accuracy of 100% were obtained. …”
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Approximation by interpolation spectral subspaces of operators with discrete spectrum by M.I. Dmytryshyn

“…Applications to spectral approximations of the regular elliptic operators with variable smooth coefficients in the space $L_q(\Omega)$ over an open bounded set $\Omega\subset\mathbb{R}^n$ and some self-adjoint ordinary elliptic differential operators in a bounded interval $\Omega=(a,b)$ are shown.…”
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Using machine learning methods to determine a typology of patients with HIV-HCV infection to be treated with antivirals. by Antonio Rivero-Juárez, David Guijo-Rubio, Francisco Tellez, Rosario Palacios, Dolores Merino, Juan Macías, Juan Carlos Fernández, Pedro Antonio Gutiérrez, Antonio Rivero, César Hervás-Martínez

“…This study was based on the Spanish HERACLES cohort (NCT02511496) (April-September 2015, 2940 patients) and involved application of different neural network models with different basis functions (product-unit, sigmoid unit and radial basis function neural networks) for automatic classification of patients for treatment. …”
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Cardiometabolic risk factors in predicting obstructive coronary artery disease in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome by B. I. Geltser, M. M. Tsivanyuk, K. I. Shakhgeldyan, E. D. Emtseva, A. A. Vishnevskiy

“…The predictors of this model were 7 categorical (total cholesterol (CS) ≥5,9 mmol/L, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol &gt;3,5 mmol/L, waist-to-hip ratio ≥0,9, waist-to-height ratio ≥0,69, atherogenic index ≥3,4, lipid accumulation product index ≥38,5 cm*mmol/L, uric acid ≥356 pmol/L) and 2 continuous (high density lipoprotein cholesterol and insulin resistance index) variables.Conclusion. The developed algorithm for selecting predictors made it possible to determine their significant predictive threshold values and weighting coefficients characterizing the degree of influence on endpoints. …”
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Maximising Achievable Rate Using Intelligent Reflecting Surface in 6G Wireless Communication Systems by Afrin Jahan Eva, Md. Sahal, Rabita Amin, Muhammad R. A. Khandaker, Risala Tasin Khan, Faisal Tariq, ASM Ashraf Mahmud

“…Intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) is a promising technique which aims to shift the paradigm of uncontrollable wireless environment to a controllable one by adding the function of reconfigurability using multiple passive reflecting elements. …”
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A multi-objective robust possibilistic programming approach to designing sustainable and reliable closed-loop supply chain network (case study: aluminum industry) by Sajad Amirian, Maghsoud Amiri, Mohammad Taghi Taghavifard

“…The mathematical model developed in this research is of mixed integer linear programming type, which is implemented in GAMS software to solve it and find Pareto optimal solutions.Findings: The accuracy of the overall performance of the proposed model has been evaluated with four examples (based on the coefficients of the objective functions) from a case study in the aluminium industry. …”
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Assessing the Accuracy and Reliability of the Monitored Augmented Rehabilitation System for Measuring Shoulder and Elbow Range of Motion by Samuel T. Lauman, Lindsey J. Patton, Pauline Chen, Shreya Ravi, Stephen J. Kimatian, Sarah E. Rebstock

“…Accurate range of motion (ROM) assessment is essential for evaluating musculoskeletal function and guiding rehabilitation, particularly in pediatric populations. …”
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Recent Advances in Vitamin E TPGS-Based Organic Nanocarriers for Enhancing the Oral Bioavailability of Active Compounds: A Systematic Review by Chee Ning Wong, Siew-Keah Lee, Yang Mooi Lim, Shi-Bing Yang, Yik-Ling Chew, Ang-Lim Chua, Kai Bin Liew

“…Despite using the same excipient, variability in particle size, zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency among nanocarriers indicates the need for tailored formulations. …”
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Synergistic co-metabolism enhancing the crude oil degradation by Acinetobacter oleivorans DR1 and its metabolic potential by Lairenjam Paikhomba Singha, Renuka Kumari, Keisam Malabika Singha, Piyush Pandey, Pratyoosh Shukla

“…ABSTRACT Bacterial degradation of hydrocarbons during co-metabolism with glucose often resulted in variable degradation efficiency. This study explored the mechanistic understanding of the metabolic response during co-metabolism in Acinetobacter oleivorans DR1 using a metabolomics approach. …”
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Application of multi-objective neural network algorithm in industrial polymerization reactors for reducing energy cost and maximising productivity by Fakhrony Sholahudin Rohman, Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, Dinie Muhammad, Ashraf Azmi, Zainuddin Abd Manan, Jeng Shiun Lim, Hong An Er, Siti Nor Azreen Ahmad Termizi

“…Optimization on an industrial scale is a complex task that involves fine-tuning the performance of large-scale systems and applications to make them more efficient and effective. This process can be challenging due to the increasing volume of work, growing system complexity, and the need to maintain optimal performance. …”
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