FORMAL REPRESENTATION OF THE PIXEL-BY-PIXEL CLASSIFICATION PROCESS USING A MODIFIED WANG-MENDEL NEURAL NETWORK by Oleksii Kolomiitsev, Volodymyr Pustovarov

“…The following results were obtained: the use of a fuzzy Wang-Mendel neural network as a classifier of a modified U-Net decoder based on the representation of membership functions in IFST2 and the implementation of phasing, aggregation and activation operations using operations on IFST2; introduction of an additional operation of type reduction in the phase of dephasification of the original variable based on the classical method of the center of gravity (centroid); introduction of several outputs of the network to recognize the appropriate number of classes (subclasses) of the subject area. …”
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A Novel Exploration Stage Approach to Improve Crayfish Optimization Algorithm: Solution to Real-World Engineering Design Problems by Harun Gezici

“…It is deprived of a stochastic variable and is not able to generate an applicable balance between exploration and exploitation. …”
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Research on the Stability Prediction and Optimization of CNC Milling Based on Bagging–NSGAⅡ Under the Influence of Multiple Factors by Congying DENG, Qian YOU, Yang ZHAO, Lijun LIN, Guofu YIN

“…Taking these process parameters (<italic>x</italic>, <italic>y</italic>, <italic>z</italic>, <italic>d</italic>, <italic>h</italic>, <italic>n</italic>, <italic>a</italic>_p, <italic>a</italic>_e, <italic>f</italic>_z) as design variables, a multi-objective optimization model is constructed to balance machining efficiency and tool life. …”
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Integrated neural network framework for multi-object detection and recognition using UAV imagery by Mohammed Alshehri, Tingting Xue, Tingting Xue, Ghulam Mujtaba, Yahya AlQahtani, Nouf Abdullah Almujally, Ahmad Jalal, Ahmad Jalal, Hui Liu, Hui Liu, Hui Liu

“…In the end, using an attention function, Vision Transformer-based models classify vehicles seen from above. …”
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Neural Network-Based State Estimation for a Closed-Loop Control Strategy Applied to a Fed-Batch Bioreactor by Santiago Rómoli, Mario Serrano, Francisco Rossomando, Jorge Vega, Oscar Ortiz, Gustavo Scaglia

“…The lack of online information on some bioprocess variables and the presence of model and parametric uncertainties pose significant challenges to the design of efficient closed-loop control strategies. …”
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The effectiveness of public participation through forest advisory committees: Twenty years of shifting perspectives of Local Citizens Committee members in Ontario by Lance W. Robinson, Jeff N. Robinson, Len M. Hunt

“…We clustered the survey questions to create composite variables representing seven dimensions of the functioning and effectiveness of forest advisory committees: efficiency, representation, voice, decision-making process, trust in forest managers, effectiveness, and the availability, relevance, complexity and trustworthiness of information. …”
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Dynamic pricing‐based integration for non‐cooperative ubiquitous sensing and communication network by Chao Ren, Weiheng Dai, Chao Gong, Haojin Li, Chen Sun, Yang Lu

“…The DPCRA is designed to optimize the spectrum efficiency (SE) of USCN and manages resource interactions between heterogeneous devices through price variables, thereby resolving resource conflicts and deadlocks. …”
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Adoption Drivers of Intelligent Virtual Assistants in Banking: Rethinking the Artificial Intelligence Banker by Rui Ramos, Joaquim Casaca, Rui Patrício

“…The adoption of Intelligent Virtual Assistants (IVAs) in the banking sector presents new opportunities to enhance customer service efficiency, reduce operational costs, and modernize service delivery channels. …”
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Effectiveness of Single-Person Reset Fixed System for Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fractures: Case Series and a Meta-Analysis by Di Shen, Manman Cui, Qiang Fu, Jiajia Lu, Xiaojian Shi

“…The primary variables of interest were surgical time, fluoroscopy frequency, postoperative outcomes, and complication ratesResults All patients achieved successful single-stage surgical reduction and fixation without additional surgeries. …”
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Gut health modulation through phytogenics in poultry: mechanisms, benefits, and applications by Aderanti Ifeoluwa Oni, Oyegunle Emmanuel Oke

“…However, further research and standardization are needed to address issues, including regulatory compliance, appropriate dosage determination, and variability in the composition of bioactive compounds. …”
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Dynamic Gesture Recognition Algorithm Combining Global Gesture Motion and Local Finger Motion for Interactive Teaching by Li Jiashan, Li Zhonghua

“…Aiming at the problems of complex time sequence and spatial variability of dynamic gestures, this paper proposes a gesture recognition method combining global motion and local motion of fingers. …”
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Adsorption of Cd (II) Using Chemically Modified Rice Husk: Characterization, Equilibrium, and Kinetic Studies by Javier Montalvo-Andía, Warren Reátegui-Romero, Alexis D. Peña-Contreras, Walter F. Zaldivar Alvarez, María E. King-Santos, Víctor Fernández-Guzmán, José Luis Guerrero-Guevara, Jhon E. Puris-Naupay

“…In optimal experimental conditions, the maximum adsorption efficiency was 92.65%. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used allowing the identification of the main functional groups and morphology of rice husk and treated rice husk, and the results showed an improvement of adsorption characteristics after rice husk treatment with NaOH. …”
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The Effect of Ohmic, High-Pressure Carbon Dioxide (HPCD), and Maceration Extraction methods on Bioactive Compounds of Iranian Brown Algae (Nizimuddinia zanardini) by Atefe Taherkhani, Akram Sharifi, Mohammed Koubaa

“…Marine algae are a rich source of bioactive compounds with promising applications as nutrients, functional food ingredients, and therapeutic agents. …”
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Deep Transfer Learning-Based Performance Prediction Considering 3-D Flux in Outer Rotor Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors by Moo-Hyun Sung, Soo-Hwan Park, Kyoung-Soo Cha, Jae-Han Sim, Myung-Seop Lim

“…Accurate performance prediction in the design phase of permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) is essential for optimizing efficiency and functionality. While 2-D finite element analysis (FEA) is commonly used due to its low computational cost, it overlooks important 3-D flux components such as axial leakage flux (ALF) and fringing flux (FF) that affect motor performance. …”
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Elevator Control Simulation Using Fuzzy Logic Management by Mehr Ali Qasimi, Asmatullah Nashir

“…Within a set of fuzzy rules, three important linguistic variables are added to improve the performance of the elevator group. …”
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Can digital transformation improve the transparency and accountability of Indonesian public governance? by M. Irwan Tahir, Ani Martini, Anak Agung Ngurah Gunawan, Yogi Makbul, Nirma Yossa, Wisber Wiryanto, Moch Fahrudin, Rahmat Ilya

“…The research uses quantitative methods to test the relationship between variables. The respondents of this research were 478 government public service office employees who were determined using a simple random sampling method. …”
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A Robust Adaptive Strategy for Diesel Particulate Filter Health Monitoring Using Soot Sensor Data by Bilal Youssef

“…This study investigates an advanced diagnostic strategy to assess particulate filter health based on resistive soot sensors and available engine variables. The sensor data are projected to generate a 2D signature that reflects the changes in filtration efficiency. …”
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Reference Intervals for Echocardiography Parameters of Children Living in the Arkhangelsk Region and a Digital Application for Their Assessment by Aleksey A Karyakin, Igor’ S. Chub, Ol’ga E. Karyakina, Andrey M. Grjibovski, Aleksey V. Artemov, Ul’yana R. Zakharchenko

“…Reference intervals of echocardiography parameters were determined using body surface area as the dependent variable. The values were automatically calculated in our digital application that allows one to increase the accuracy and efficiency of interpretation of cardiac ultrasound parameters. …”
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Application of Machine Learning for Bulbous Bow Optimization Design and Ship Resistance Prediction by Yujie Shen, Shuxia Ye, Yongwei Zhang, Liang Qi, Qian Jiang, Liwen Cai, Bo Jiang

“…To solve the problem of insufficient accuracy in the single surrogate model, this study proposes a CBR surrogate model that integrates convolutional neural networks with backpropagation and radial basis function models. The coordinates of the control points of the NURBS surface at the bulbous bow are taken as the design variables. …”
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Expanding a Health Technology Solution to Address Therapist Challenges in Implementing Homework With Adult Clients: Mixed Methods Study by Brian E Bunnell, Kaitlyn R Schuler, Julia Ivanova, Lea Flynn, Janelle F Barrera, Jasmine Niazi, Dylan Turner, Brandon M Welch

“… BackgroundHomework is implemented with variable effectiveness in real-world therapy settings, indicating a need for innovative solutions to homework challenges. …”
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