Detection and recognition of foreign objects in Pu-erh Sun-dried green tea using an improved YOLOv8 based on deep learning. by Houqiao Wang, Xiaoxue Guo, Shihao Zhang, Gongming Li, Qiang Zhao, Zejun Wang

“…To rapidly detect and accurately identify these small foreign objects in Pu-erh sun-dried green tea, this study proposes an improved YOLOv8 network model for foreign object detection. …”
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Advancing precision agriculture: A comparative analysis of YOLOv8 for multi-class weed detection in cotton cultivation by Ameer Tamoor Khan, Signe Marie Jensen, Abdul Rehman Khan

“…The enhanced architecture of YOLOv8, featuring anchor-free detection, an advanced Feature Pyramid Network (FPN), and an optimized loss function, enables accurate detection even under challenging conditions. …”
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GSF-YOLOv8: A Novel Approach for Fire Detection Using Gather-Distribute Mechanism and SimAM Attention by Caixiong Li, Dali Wu, Xing Zhang, Peng Wu

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PAMFPN: Position-Aware Multi-Kernel Feature Pyramid Network with Adaptive Sparse Attention for Robust Object Detection in Remote Sensing Imagery by Xiaofei Yang, Suihua Xue, Lin Li, Sihuan Li, Yudong Fang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Xiaohui Huang

“…Deep learning methods have achieved remarkable success in remote sensing object detection. Existing object detection methods focus on integrating convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and Transformer networks to explore local and global representations to improve performance. …”
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AMFEF-DETR: An End-to-End Adaptive Multi-Scale Feature Extraction and Fusion Object Detection Network Based on UAV Aerial Images by Sen Wang, Huiping Jiang, Jixiang Yang, Xuan Ma, Jiamin Chen

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Research on intelligent identification of microscopic substances in shale scanning electron microscope images based on deep learning theory by Ruigang Zhang, Xiangru Chen, Xin Tang, Qiuqi Chen, Sen Guo, Cheng Liu, Zhengchao Guo, Yuerong Zhou, Xiaoyi Zhou

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An Ultrathin Optoelectronic Memristor with Dual‐Functional Photodetector and Optical Synapse Behaviors for Neuromorphic Vision by Lilan Zou, Junru An, Haonan Xu, Guizhen Wang, Shiwei Lin

“…It enables visual attention simulation for energy‐efficient object detection. Finally, a complete visual system is demonstrated, encompassing sensing, front‐end preprocessing, and back‐end computing. …”
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UAV data and deep learning: efficient tools to map ant mounds and their ecological impact by Jérémy Monsimet, Sofie Sjögersten, Nathan J. Sanders, Micael Jonsson, Johan Olofsson, Matthias Siewert

“…This research maps the distribution and impact of ant mounds in a 20 ha treeline ecotone. We evaluate the detectability from UAV imagery using a deep learning model for object detection and different combinations of RGB, thermal and multispectral sensor data. …”
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Tomato leaf disease detection method based on improved YOLOv8n by Ming Chen, Chunping Wang, Chengwei Liu, Ying Yu, Yuan Yuan, Jiaxuan Ma, Kaisheng Zhang

“…To better address the bounding box regression problem in object detection, we incorporate the GIoU loss function. …”
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YO-AFD: an improved YOLOv8-based deep learning approach for rapid and accurate apple flower detection by Dandan Wang, Dandan Wang, Huaibo Song, Huaibo Song, Huaibo Song, Bo Wang

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Dual Function Radar and Communication Waveform Design Based on Sub-pulse Hybrid Modulation by Yu LIU, Junhao ZHANG, Xue YAO, Xianxiang YU, Guolong CUI

“…To address the low data rate issue in the design of Dual-Function Radar-Communication (DFRC) waveforms with radar detection as the primary function, this paper proposes an information modulation method for multiple sub-pulse structure waveforms called Sub-pulse Hybrid Modulation (SHM). …”
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Examination of the functions and mechanism of KCP in mediating paclitaxel resistance in cervical squamous carcinoma cells by Yue He, Jian-Qing Xu, Jing-Jing Zhang, Zhen-You Liu, Chen Ji, Yang Liu, Yun-Fan Wang, Ming Wang, Yu-Mei Wu, Yan Wang

“…Key cell functions were assessed by colony formation assay, measurement of cell proliferation by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, and FACS-based detection of apoptosis. …”
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Assessing early childhood developmental functioning in the parental screening tool: an application of the Rasch model by Lucia Ráczová, Tomáš Urbánek, Erika Jurišová, Marta Popelková, Tomáš Sollár

“…ObjectivesEnsuring rapid and efficient detection of developmental difficulties in early childhood necessitates aligning screening tools with the timing of preventive examinations in each country, emphasizing the need for quick and effective unidimensional screening methods.AimThis study aims to assess the scalability and unidimensionality of developmental functioning in two- and three-year-old children using Guttman scaling and the Rasch model.MethodsThe anonymized data from 1,640 children aged 26 to 44 months, whose caregivers completed the S-PMV11 method, were gathered from routine pediatric preventive check-ups via the National Database.ResultsThe findings indicate the effective scalability of developmental functioning using the Guttman approach, thus enabling the early identification of children at risk. …”
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Structural and functional assessment of TBX20 gene variants in pediatric ventricular septal defect by Zhenzhen Qin, Caixia Liu, Jie Wang, Yanmei Jin

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the potential role of TBX20 gene variants in the molecular pathogenesis of congenital ventricular septal defect (VSD) in pediatric patients. …”
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Correlation between computed tomography findings and liver function parameters in chronic liver disease by Moeen ud din Khan Khalil, Syed Kazim Shah Bukhari, Syed Murtaza Shah Bukhari, Mian Zia Shah, Mian Raza Shah

“…Objective: To determine the correlation between computed tomography findings and liver function parameters in patients with chronic liver disease. …”
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What do we know about nursing practice in relation to functional ability limitations, frailty and models of care among older people in home- and facility-based care: a scoping revi... by Ida Røed Flyum, Edith Roth Gjevjon, Anna Josse Eklund, Gunilla Borglin

“…Abstract Background Nursing practice in long-term care, must support the delivery of safe and evidence-based care, especially for older people with functional ability limitations and frailty, with the competency, knowledge and structured working modes such practice requires. …”
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Association between pyrethroid insecticide exposure and pulmonary function among school-aged children by Lihua QIAN, Yi HU, Peipei HU, Guodong DING

“…However, only limited studies are currently available on this topic in China. ObjectiveTo explore the association between exposure to pyrethroid insecticides and pulmonary function in children in Shanghai. …”
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DMM-YOLO: A high efficiency soil fauna detection model based on an adaptive dynamic shuffle mechanism by Jiehui Ke, Renbo Luo, Guoliang Xu, Yuna Tan, Zhifeng Wu, Liufeng Xiao

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Investigation on the Role of Medical Recombinant Human-Derived Collagen Functional Dressings in Wound Healing by Xiaoxiao GAI, Xiaoxia SUN, Wenqian MA, Zhenhua LIN, Xinyuan LI, Chenghu LIU

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the biological effect of medical recombinant human-derived collagen functional dressings in wound healing. …”
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Expression level of nuclear steroid hormone receptors in endometrium influence on female reproductive function by N. V. Avramenko, O. V. Kabachenko, V. G. Maxymenko, D. Ye. Barkovsky

“…Recent studies have shown that the functional state of the endometrium is determined by the number of endometrial tissue receptors to corresponding steroid hormones. …”
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