Bridge Crack Segmentation Algorithm Based on Improved U-Net by Yanhao Fang, Jie LYu, Yonghua Xia, Yingke Wang

“…Finally, the model utilizes a weighted combination loss function to achieve a balance between pixel-level classification and global shape consistency, effectively addressing gradient conflicts in scenarios with class imbalance. …”
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Axial-UNet++ Power Line Detection Network Based on Gated Axial Attention Mechanism by Ding Hu, Zihao Zheng, Yafei Liu, Chengkang Liu, Xiaoguo Zhang

“…Secondly, to address the imbalance in training samples, a new loss function is developed by combining traditional binary cross-entropy loss with focal loss, enhancing the precision of image semantic segmentation. …”
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Adaptation of the modular number system in threshold secret sharing schemes by A. F. Chernyavskiy, A. I. Kazlova, V. S. Sadov, A. A. Kolyada

“…It is shown that the use of the interval-modular form of the number S̅ – a masking transformation with a pseudo-random parameter of the number S of the original secret – reduces the complexity of calculating basic interval-index characteristics when solving threshold coding problems almost to a theoretical minimum. Adaptive coordination of changes in the pseudo-random parameter of the masking function with the domain of its results makes it possible to implement a minimally redundant modular decomposition of the masking function for any admissible basis of the based scheme.Conclusion. …”
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Carpal tunnel release surgery restores force control but not force coordination in CTS patients by Thomas Jacob, Mohamed Ibrahim, G. Vishnu Babu, K. Shyamnath Krishna Pandian, R. Krishnamoorthy, G. Karthikeyan, P. Jeyakumar, V. S. Valarmathy, Jahir Hussain, C. S. Ezhilavan, K. Sridhar, Sivakumar Balasubramanian, S. K. M. Varadhan

“…Compression neuropathies like carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can have detrimental effects on hand function, which can be improved by surgical intervention. …”
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Vehicle detection method based on multi-layer selective feature for UAV aerial images by Yinbao Ma, Yuyu Meng, Jiuyuan Huo

“…For the detection head, a Generalized Wasserstein Distance Loss (GWDLoss) function is proposed to quantify positional and scale discrepancies, improving the adaptability of bounding box regression to geometric variations. …”
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Law enforcement activities of the National Guard under martial law by I. V. Shmahailo

“…The National Guard was established at the beginning of Ukraine’s independence, but began its development only after 2014. Its functioning is due to the threat to public security and order of the state, in particular from the Russian Federation. …”
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A dynamic simulation model for digestion, gut transit, and absorption in the ballan wrasse, Labrus bergylta by T.S. Silva, L.E.C. Conceição, Ø. Sæle, I. Rønnestad

“…The problem is believed to be related to poor acceptability of diets and functional properties of the agastric, short digestive system of the species. …”
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Research on refined UAV inspection method of wind/solar power stations based on YOLOv8 by Jieyi Pu, Qifeng Zhang, Wenbo Zhao, Wei Zhang, Zengren Qin, Yumeng Zhang

“…In the extraction of key points such as the center and tip of wind turbine blades, this paper firstly adopts serpentine convolution to replace the traditional convolution operator in order to adapt the wind turbine blade features, and secondly incorporates the a priori information of the angle constraints between the blades into the loss function. …”
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Exploratory Ultrasound Analysis of the Diaphragm and Respiratory Capacity in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Rebeca del Prado-Álvarez, María García-Arrabé, Ángel González-de-la-Flor, Marta de la Plaza San Frutos, Jaime Almazán-Polo, Cecilia Estrada-Barranco

“…It has been linked to functional and structural changes in the core musculature, but limited evidence exists regarding its association with diaphragmatic and respiratory mechanics. …”
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Artificial intelligence-driven fuzzy logic approach for optimal well selection in gas lift design: A brown field case study by Nnaemeka Princewill Ohia, Chadi Paul, Emmanuel Asolo, Taiwo Adetomiwa Adewa, Chidimma Favour Chukwu, Paschal Ateb Ubi, Daniel Hogan Itam, Daniel Ugochukwu Nnaji

“…By utilizing both upper and lower membership functions to define the Footprint of Uncertainty (FOU), the model effectively categorized wells into ''Excellent,'' ''Good,'' and ''Poor'' for gas lift suitability. …”
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YOLO-MMCE algorithm for visual detection of engineering vehicles in high-consequence area by Huimei SUN, Lu LIU, Degang WANG, Taiyong WANG

“…Additionally, to improve the regression accuracy of prediction borders, an Efficient Intersection over Union (EIOU) function was incorporated to calculate the width-height difference between prediction and real borders to replace the aspect ratio, thus further elevating the detection accuracy of the algorithm. …”
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The Novel Transcription Factor BnaA01.KAN3 Is Involved in the Regulation of Anthocyanin Accumulation Under Phosphorus Starvation by Li He, Shan Peng, Ruihua Lin, Jiahui Zhang, Peng Cui, Yi Gan, Hongbo Liu

“…While the molecular function of the PHR transcription factor has been intensively elucidated, here, we explore a novel transcription factor, BnaA01.KAN3, that undergoes specific binding to the P1BS by yeast one-hybrid and electrophoretic mobility shift assays, and its expression is induced with low-phosphorus stress. …”
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Physiological Responses of Laying Hens to Chronic Cold Stress and Ammonia Exposure: Implications for Environmental Management and Poultry Welfare by Dapeng Li, Fuwei Li, Wei Liu, Haixia Han, Jie Wang, Dan Hao, Yan Sun

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Effects of Different Doses of Caffeine on Endurance Exercise Performance in the Heat by Weiliang Wu, Xifeng Tao, Huiyu Dong, Juan Yang, Yin Liang, Yuanyuan Lv, Laikang Yu

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Exploring the ElectroRetinoGraphy as a biomarker for predicting and monitoring therapeutic response to antidepressants in major depressive disorder: study protocol for the MESANTID... by Marie de Deus, Charlotte Petit, Marie Moulard, Eve Cosker, Naoual Mellouki Bendimred, Éliane Albuisson, Julia Maruani, Julia Maruani, Julia Maruani, Pierre-Alexis Geoffroy, Pierre-Alexis Geoffroy, Pierre-Alexis Geoffroy, Thomas Schwitzer

“…It would enable more rapid therapeutic intervention tailored to each patient could reduce the functional impact of the disease, improve patients’ quality of life, and decrease MDD-associated morbidity and mortality.Clinical Trial RegistrationClinicaltrials.gov, identifier NCT06532604.…”
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Self-adaptive prediction and prewarning model of mine gas concentration by Dingwen Dong

“…Abstract In order to expand the function of safety monitoring and control system in coalmine, and realize the accurate real-time prediction and reliable prewarning of mine gas concentration, study the self-adaptive prediction and prewarning method for gas concentration based on Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) and Gaussian Process Regression (GPR). …”
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Adaptive Optimization Control of Unmanned Surface Vessel with Thruster Fault by Ying GAO, Mingchun LU, Rubo ZHANG, Ning WANG

“…In order to achieve high performance and accurate tracking of the desired trajectory, an adaptive autonomous fault-tolerant control strategy was designed by combining model predictive control and backstepping control, with the index function of control input and state error as variables. …”
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Key factors for revitalising heritage buildings through adaptive reuse by Émilie Savoie, J. P. Sapinski, Anne-Marie Laroche

“…This study demonstrates that adaptive reuse can transform neglected heritage buildings into functional spaces, contributing to urban regeneration, cultural preservation and sustainability, while offering a framework for future adaptive reuse initiatives in similar contexts. …”
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An adaptive choice of smoothing width in statistical estimation of distribution density by Mindaugas Kavaliauskas

“… This article illustrates the adaptive kernel probability density function estimation method, shows encounted problems, gives solutions and suggestions. …”
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Adaptive building engineering component extraction model based on DSOD by Na Lv, Xuan Yang

“…With the purpose to bring up the extraction efficiency and accuracy of building construction image component information, the dense block structure and loss function were proposed to optimize the deep supervised object detection algorithm, and an adaptive building construction component extraction model based on this algorithm was constructed. …”
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