Improving timing resolution of BGO for TOF-PET: a comparative analysis with and without deep learning by Francis Loignon-Houle, Nicolaus Kratochwil, Maxime Toussaint, Carsten Lowis, Gerard Ariño-Estrada, Antonio J. Gonzalez, Etiennette Auffray, Roger Lecomte

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A comprehensive survey and comparative analysis of time series data augmentation in medical wearable computing. by Md Abid Hasan, Frédéric Li, Philip Gouverneur, Artur Piet, Marcin Grzegorzek

“…This proliferation has resulted in a notable increase in the availability of Time Series (TS) data characterizing behavioral or physiological information from the patient, leading to initiatives toward leveraging machine learning and data analysis techniques. Nonetheless, the complexity and time required for collecting data remain significant hurdles, limiting dataset sizes and hindering the effectiveness of machine learning. …”
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Recent Applications of Focused Ion Beam–Scanning Electron Microscopy in Advanced Packaging by Huan Zhang, Mengmeng Ma, Yuhang Liu, Wenwu Zhang, Chonglei Zhang

“…Advanced packaging represents a crucial technological evolution aimed at overcoming limitations posed by Moore’s Law, driving the semiconductor industry from two-dimensional toward three-dimensional integrated structures. The increasing complexity and miniaturization of electronic devices have significantly heightened the challenges associated with failure analysis during process development. …”
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Automatic identification and characteristics analysis of crack tips in rocks with prefabricated defects based on deep learning methods. by Mingtao Gao, Minhui Li, Lu Chen, Zihao Guo, Chengyang Guo, Liping Li, Changsen Bu

“…Especially in the rock specimen analysis of prefabricated multi-angle cracks, image quality and algorithm adaptability have emerged as the critical bottlenecks restricting the identification accuracy. …”
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Exploring visitor perception and environmental element relationships in rock carving landscapes through random forest analysis. by Wenxue Liu, Huan Li, Hao Sun, Qiaoyun Sun, Yishu Xia

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Ultrasound-assisted DLLME with natural deep eutectic solvent and smartphone-based colorimetry for Pb(II) detection in water by Nayyer Azhdari, Biuck Habibi, Zahra Ayazi, Elaheh Rahimpour

“…The images of the NADES solution containing Pb(II) complex were captured using an Android smartphone and processed with the Color Grab application. …”
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Landmark-free statistical shape modelling reveals effects of age and sex on whole muscle morphology among the triceps surae by India Lindemann, Robert L. Cieri, Christofer J. Clemente, Taylor J. M. Dick

“…The shape of skeletal muscle has important influences on muscle function, yet studies of three-dimensional shape variation are rarely performed. Analysis of muscle shape variation using traditional tools is limited by lack of anatomical landmarks, but modern landmark-free methods provide new opportunities to study complex shapes. …”
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Juvenile form of alexander disease caused by a previously undescribed mutation in the GFAP gene. a case report by A. I. Pavljuchkova, A. S. Kotov

“…We present the clinical case of a patient born in 2004 (16 years old) with a debut of the disease at the age of 4 years with complex ticks. further neurological symptoms progressed and appeared atactic gait, intention tremor by performing coordination tests, muscle hypotension, decreased tendon reflexes, nasal voices, and behavior changes.Magnetic resonance imaging revealed changes in the white matter of both frontal lobes. …”
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Fractal analysis of pore structure of IG-110 nuclear graphite using X-ray micro-CT by Xu Qiao, Guma Yeli, Shasha Lv, Zhengcao Li, Zhou Zhou

“…A comprehensive methodology was developed to quantitatively characterize the complex pore structure, incorporating analysis of pore size distribution, morphology, fractal characteristics and two-point autocorrelation function based on the CT images. …”
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Regional brand: the essence and formation model by V. A. Klimenko, E. A. Chudinova, T. I. Bannikova, I. O. Dydykin

“…The results of the study concluded that the development and promotion of a regional brand is a complex process which starts with the formation of an integrated system of brand elements. …”
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A New Comprehensive Well Logging Data Method for Evaluating Fracture Reservoir Productivity and Its Application by SHEN Qinyu, LI Shengqing, CUI Yunjiang, SU Yuanda, WANG Peichun, TANG Xiaoming

“…By using a multivariate statistical method, the factor analysis, this paper integrates the results of various logging methods, including acoustic, resistivity, borehole wall imaging, and other logging data to obtain controlling factors for the reservoir fluid transport property. …”
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WISP: Workframe for Interferogram Signal Phase-Unwrapping by Timofey F. Khirianov, Aleksandra I. Khirianova, Egor V. Parkevich, Ilya Makarov

“…A study of the framework’s resistance to noise was conducted, showing high stability even in the case of noise with an amplitude half the amplitude of the image brightness. Comparative analysis against established baselines reveals that the WISP consistently outperforms alternative approaches in accurately unwrapping the phase, particularly under high noise conditions. …”
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Advances in Monitoring Crop and Soil Nutrient Status: Proximal and Remote Sensing Techniques by Pedro Tomas Bulacio Fischer, Alessandro Carella, Roberto Massenti, Raudhatul Fadhilah, Riccardo Lo Bianco

“…Instruments based on optical sensors allow immediate measurements and quick analysis, but do not work on a continuous basis. On the other hand, remote sensors, such as drone-mounted cameras and satellite systems, are based on large-area imaging and can be used to estimate crop nutrient status by processing images at different wavelengths. …”
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Artificial intelligence for healthcare: restrained development despite impressive applications by Robert Bergquist, Laura Rinaldi, Xiao-Nong Zhou

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A Highly Selective and Sensitive Fluorescent Probe With a Large Stokes Shift for Near-Infrared Visualization of Endogenous and Exogenous Biothiols in Living Cells by Xiaomin Li, Rongrong Yuan, Yangmin Ma, Guanglong Li, Siyue Ma

“…To overcome these limitations and achieve high-fidelity biothiols detection in complex biological systems, this study focuses on developing a near-infrared fluorescent probe with an extended Stokes shift. …”
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Non-invasive brain stimulation for borderline personality disorder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Mohamed Ezzat M. Mansour, Khalid Radwan Alsaadany, Mohamed Awad E. Ahmed, Ahmed Ezzat Elmetwalli, Ibrahim Serag

“…Abstract Introduction Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex neuropsychiatric condition characterized by four main symptom domains: emotion dysregulation, behavioral dysregulation, self-image disturbances, and interpersonal instability. …”
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Determination of the positioning accuracy of industrial manipulators using a digital photo/video camera by N. V. Norkina, F. A. Mevis

“…The aim of the study is to develop a system for the analysis and evaluation of positioning errors manipulators precision industrial robots used in the production of microelectronic equipment. …”
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Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Findings in Post-COVID-19 Healthcare Workers by Sanela Sanja Burgić, Mirko Resan, Milka Mavija, Saša Smoljanović Skočić, Sanja Grgić, Daliborka Tadić, Bojan Pajic

“…Comprehensive ophthalmological examinations, including OCT imaging, were conducted six months after infection. …”
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Adaptive hybrid hyperparameter optimization with MRFO and Lévy flight for accurate melanoma classification by Shamsuddeen Adamu, Hitham Alhussian, Said Jadid Abdulkadir, Ayed Alwadin, Sallam O. F. Khairy, Hussaini Mamman, Shamsu Abdullahi, Saidu Yahaya, Aliyu Garba, Dahiru Adamu Aliyu, Muhammad Muntasir Yakubu, Daniel Tonye Oyefidein

“…These results position MRFO-LF as a reliable and efficient optimizer for complex hyperparameter tuning in medical image classification.…”
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Lithological mapping of northern Kohat Plateau’s limestone outcrops using integrated remote sensing and reflectance spectroscopy techniques by Muhammad Suliman, Muhammad Ali, Shah Faisal

“…Various spectral image transformation techniques, including principal component analysis (PCA), minimum noise fraction (MNF), band ratio (BR), and carbonate index (CI), were utilized after atmospheric correction modules. …”
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