Design and Research on a Reed Field Obstacle Detection and Safety Warning System Based on Improved YOLOv8n by Yuanyuan Zhang, Zhongqiu Mu, Kunpeng Tian, Bing Zhang, Jicheng Huang

“…Additionally, we employ a Lightweight Shared Convolutional Separable Batch Normalization Detection Head in the detection head, which significantly reduces the number of parameters while improving detection accuracy. …”
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Variable Selection for Multivariate Failure Time Data via Regularized Sparse-Input Neural Network by Bin Luo, Susan Halabi

“…To capture potential nonlinear effects, we further extend the approach to a sparse-input neural network model with structured group penalties on input-layer weights. Both methods are optimized using a composite gradient descent algorithm combining standard gradient steps with proximal updates. …”
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SCL-YOLOv11: A Lightweight Object Detection Network for Low-Illumination Environments by Shulong Zhuo, Hao Bai, Lifeng Jiang, Xiaojian Zhou, Xu Duan, Yiqun Ma, Zihan Zhou

“…Experimental results on the ExDark dataset demonstrate that the proposed algorithm achieves 67.6% mAP@0.5 and 42.4% mAP@0.5:0.95, while reducing parameter count by 38.5% and computational cost by 25.4%. …”
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Designing a Multi-Objective Stable Mathematical Model for Routing Municipal Waste Collection Vehicles by Afrouz Rahmandoust, Ashkan Hafezalkotob, Bijan Rahmani Parchikolaei, َAmir Azizi

“…Multi-objective meta-heuristic algorithms were applied to solve the model in scenarios with larger dimensions. …”
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Cost-Effective Multitask Active Learning in Wearable Sensor Systems by Asiful Arefeen, Hassan Ghasemzadeh

“…Multitask learning models provide benefits by reducing model complexity and improving accuracy by concurrently learning multiple tasks with shared representations. Leveraging inductive knowledge transfer, these models mitigate the risk of overfitting on any specific task, leading to enhanced overall performance. …”
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GAB-YOLO: a lightweight deep learning model for real-time detection of abnormal behaviors in juvenile greater amberjack fish by Mingxin Liu, Mingxin Liu, Chun Zhang, Cong Lin, Cong Lin

“…Finally, the introduction of the Wise-ShapeIoU loss function further accelerates the model’s convergence and optimization process. Experimental results demonstrate that, compared to the original model, the number of parameters and FLOPs are reduced by 36.7% and 28.4%, respectively, while the Precision is increased by 5.1%. …”
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Adaptive Virtual Inertia and Voltage Estimation: Enabled Model Predictive Control for Improved Performance in Islanded DC Microgrids by Salisu Abdullahi, Khaled Eltag, Lei Weining, Chen Xiaohu

“…The cost function ensures equal current sharing among converters. The DC MG state estimation is compared with the switching control input, and the optimal control signals are iteratively sent to converters. …”
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Data stewardship and curation practices in AI-based genomics and automated microscopy image analysis for high-throughput screening studies: promoting robust and ethical AI applicat... by Asefa Adimasu Taddese, Assefa Chekole Addis, Bjorn T. Tam

“…The current challenges identified in AI-based data stewardship and curation practices are lack of infrastructure and cost optimization, ethical and privacy considerations, access control and sharing mechanisms, large scale data handling and analysis and transparent data-sharing policies and practice. …”
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FUR-DETR: A Lightweight Detection Model for Fixed-Wing UAV Recovery by Yu Yao, Jun Wu, Yisheng Hao, Zhen Huang, Zixuan Yin, Jiajing Xu, Honglin Chen, Jiahua Pi

“…Therefore, this paper proposes a lightweight visual detection model based on transformer architecture to further optimize computational efficiency. Firstly, aiming at the performance bottleneck of existing models, the Parallel Backbone is proposed, which captures local features and global semantic information by sharing the initial feature extraction module and the double-branch structure, respectively, and uses the progressive fusion mechanism to realize the adaptive integration of multiscale features so as to balance the accuracy and lightness of target detection. …”
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An enhanced substation equipment detection method based on distributed federated learning by Zhuyun Li, Qiutong Qin, Yingyi Yang, Xiaoming Mai, Yuya Ieiri, Osamu Yoshie

“…For FL, the Federated Adaptive (FedAdp) algorithm reduces communication rounds by 62% compared to Federated Averaging (FedAvg), maintaining near-centralized accuracy while preserving data locality. …”
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Hydropower system in the Yarlung-Tsangpo Grand Canyon can mitigate flood disasters caused by climate change by Fengbo Zhang, Qin Yang, Jianhua Wang, Huan Liu, Qinghui Zeng, Long Yan, Baolong Zhao, Jiaxuan Tang, Kang Zhao, Yining Zang, Wei Liu, Peng Hu

“…Hydropower development stabilizes runoff regimes, enhances flood control capacity under climate scenarios (e.g., 29.2% peak reduction under Shared Socioeconomic Pathway 126), and mitigates downstream flood risks while supporting dry-season irrigation and navigation. …”
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Development of a machine learning-based predictive risk model combining fatty acid metabolism and ferroptosis for immunotherapy response and prognosis in prostate cancer by Zhenwei Wang, Zhihong Dai, Yuren Gao, Zhongxiang Zhao, Zhen Li, Liang Wang, Xiang Gao, Qiuqiu Qiu, Xiaofu Qiu, Zhiyu Liu

“…A machine learning-based prognostic model, optimized using the Lasso + Random Survival Forest (RSF) algorithm, achieved a high C-index of 0.876 and demonstrated strong predictive accuracy (1-, 2-, and 3-year AUCs: 0.77, 0.75, and 0.78, respectively). …”
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Machine learning based assessment of hoarseness severity: a multi-sensor approach centered on high-speed videoendoscopy by Tobias Schraut, Anne Schützenberger, Tomás Arias-Vergara, Melda Kunduk, Matthias Echternach, Stephan Dürr, Julia Werz, Michael Döllinger

“…A videoendoscopic model was developed by selecting a suitable classification algorithm and a minimal-optimal subset of glottal parameters. …”
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Artificial intelligence in personalized rehabilitation: current applications and a SWOT analysis by Elpidio Attoh-Mensah, Arnaud Boujut, Arnaud Boujut, Mikaël Desmons, Anaick Perrochon

“…Collaborations with industry can accelerate innovation, while data sharing can promote best practices across institutions. …”
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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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Intelligent collaborative management and control platform for continuous mining equipment in open-pit mines by Zhiyong LEI, Xiaolong MA, Shujun ZHAO, Shiming ZHANG, Bin YAN

“…The platform integrates advanced technologies, including dual-ring network transmission, network security protocols, multi-machine cooperative control, digital twin modeling, and big data analytics, facilitating effective coordination among coal miners, transfer machines, unloaders, and conveyors for seamless continuous mining operations.Three critical technical challenges are addressed: ① The implementation of dual-ring network transmission technology reduces data transmission latency and enhances network stability. ② A secure network transmission framework has been developed to safeguard data confidentiality and integrity. ③ The multi-machine cooperative control system incorporates data acquisition, process control, and 3D visualization modules, employing real-time monitoring and optimized control algorithms to boost mining and transportation efficiency while ensuring the continuity of multi-machine operations. …”
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Evaluation of Knowledge Management Maturity Level in Iranian Audiovisual Archives Based on the APQC Model by Sepideh Ciruskabiri, Atefeh Sharif, Saeed Rezaei Sharifabadi, Mohammad Hassanzadeh

“…A knowledge management program is considered a vital initiative in audiovisual archives because it ensures that critical information, resources, and expertise for current audiences as well as future generations are preserved and, while remaining accessible, are shared. Knowledge management in audiovisual archives comprises a set of processes for the systematic and strategic collection, organization, storage, preservation, sharing, and application of knowledge and skills to add value to the assets available in these institutions. …”
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Linguistic Markers of Pain Communication on X (Formerly Twitter) in US States With High and Low Opioid Mortality: Machine Learning and Semantic Network Analysis by ShinYe Kim, Winson Fu Zun Yang, Zishan Jiwani, Emily Hamm, Shreya Singh

“…Semantic network analysis revealed denser discourse in HDS (density=0.28) focused on distress and barriers to care, while LDS discourse emphasized recovery and optimism. …”
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Precision Medicine in Lung Cancer Screening: A Paradigm Shift in Early Detection—Precision Screening for Lung Cancer by Hsin-Hung Chen, Yun-Ju Wu, Fu-Zong Wu

“…However, implementation must also address challenges related to health equity, algorithmic bias, and system integration. As precision medicine continues to evolve, it holds the promise of optimizing early detection, minimizing harm, and extending the benefits of lung cancer screening to broader and more diverse populations. …”
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Dual-Ascent-Inspired Transformer for Compressed Sensing by Rui Lin, Yue Shen, Yu Chen

“…The architecture features an innovative asymmetric primal–dual space at each iteration layer, enabling dimension-specific operations that balance reconstruction quality with computational efficiency. We also optimize the Cross Attention module through parameter sharing, effectively reducing its training complexity. …”
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