Three-dimensional graph reconstruction of filamentous structures from z-stack images by Oscar Sten, Emanuela Del Dottore, Marilena Ronzan, Nicola Pugno, Barbara Mazzolai

“…Automated analysis of images containing complex filament network structures has several interesting applications in both two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) environments, including the analysis of filamentous fungi. …”
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Adaptive drive-based integration technique for predicting rheological and mechanical properties of fresh gangue backfill slurry by Chaowei Dong, Jianfei Xu, Nan Zhou, Jixiong Zhang, Hao Yan, Zejun Li, Yuzhe Zhang

“…This research facilitates the assessment and regulation of engineering properties of FGBS in practical engineering applications to meet different working conditions, providing a theoretical basis for further ratio optimization of backfill materials.…”
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Genome data based deep learning identified new genes predicting pharmacological treatment response of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by Yilu Zhao, Zhao Fu, Eric J. Barnett, Ning Wang, Kangfuxi Zhang, Xuping Gao, Xiangyu Zheng, Junbin Tian, Hui Zhang, XueTong Ding, Shaoxian Li, Shuyu Li, Qingjiu Cao, Suhua Chang, Yufeng Wang, Stephen V. Faraone, Li Yang

“…Furthermore, our CNN model exhibited good performance in an independent dataset, encouraged future studies and implied potential clinical applications.…”
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A Framework for Autonomous UAV Navigation Based on Monocular Depth Estimation by Jonas Gaigalas, Linas Perkauskas, Henrikas Gricius, Tomas Kanapickas, Andrius Kriščiūnas

“…UAVs are vastly used in practical applications such as reconnaissance and search and rescue or other missions which typically require experienced operators. …”
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Bayesian adaptation in Poisson cognitive systems by Aleksander A. Solodov

“…In particular, to describe the stochastic properties of cognitive systems and the possibility of creating an optimal algorithm, the Bayesian approach recognized in a number of philosophical works is applied.The optimal estimate by the criterion of the minimum standard error is, as is known, a posteriori mathematical expectation of a random estimated value, which is applied in this work. …”
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Automatic smart brain tumor classification and prediction system using deep learning by Qurat Ul Ain Ishfaq, Rozi Bibi, Abid Ali, Faisal Jamil, Yousaf Saeed, Rana Othman Alnashwan, Samia Allaoua Chelloug, Mohammed Saleh Ali Muthanna

“…The model’s precision, sensitivity, accuracy, f1-score, error rate, specificity, Y-index, balanced accuracy, geometric mean, and ROC are considered as performance metrics. …”
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Beyond the homozygous paradigm: symptomatic partial biotinidase deficiency in a heterozygous child—first case report from Nepal by Jagdish Kunwar, Bijay Kunwar, Anup Ghimire, Aramva Bikram Adhikari, Binay Aryal, Sachchu Thapa, Bina Prajapati Manandhar

“…Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Aryana-bs: context-aware alignment of bisulfite-sequencing reads by Hassan Nikaein, Ali Sharifi-Zarchi, Afsoon Afzal, Saeedeh Ezzati, Farzane Rasti, Hamidreza Chitsaz, Govindarajan Kunde-Ramamoorthy

“…While the Expectation-Maximization (EM) algorithm provides only modest initial improvements, it establishes a valuable framework for future refinement and potential enhancements in sensitive applications.…”
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Quantifying synthetic bacterial community composition with flow cytometry: efficacy in mock communities and challenges in co-cultures by Fabian Mermans, Ioanna Chatzigiannidou, Wim Teughels, Nico Boon

“…Flow cytometry was shown to have a lower average root mean squared error and outperformed the PCR-based methods in even mock communities (flow cytometry: 0.11 ± 0.04; qPCR: 0.26 ± 0.09; amplicon sequencing: 0.15 ± 0.01). …”
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Inter-session Reliability of Magnetic Nerve Stimulation and Within-Session comparison to Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Evaluating Neuromuscular Function of Knee Extensor Muscles by Romina Ledergerber, Martin Keller

“…However, this method is often associated with discomfort, limiting its applicability in sensitive populations such as children or patients (Shield & Zhou, 2004). …”
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GrainNet: efficient detection and counting of wheat grains based on an improved YOLOv7 modeling by Xin Wang, Changchun Li, Chenyi Zhao, Yinghua Jiao, Hengmao Xiang, Xifang Wu, Huabin Chai

“…A comparative analysis with manual counting results revealed that the GrainNet model achieved the highest coefficient of determination and Mean Absolute Error values for wheat grain counting tasks, which were 0.93 and 5.97, respectively, with a counting accuracy of 94.47%. …”
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Your brain on art, nature, and meditation: a pilot neuroimaging study by Beatrix Krause-Sorio, Sergio Becerra, Prabha Siddarth, Stacey Simmons, Taylor Kuhn, Helen Lavretsky

“…Further studies are needed to delineate the distinct neural signature and therapeutic effects of inner contemplation using human connection to art, nature, or meditative transcendent practices, in the brain and its potential in clinical applications.…”
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Employing Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, and Weibull Analysis for the Evaluation of Recycled Brick Powder in Concrete Compositions by Mohammad Mohtasham Moein, Komeil Rahmati, Ali Mohtasham Moein, Ashkan Saradar, Sam E. Rigby, Amin Akhavan Tabassi

“…Also, by replacing RBP up to 15%, the first crack strength decreased by 7.15% and the failure strength decreased by 6.46%. The average error for predicting 28-day compressive strength by FL and ANN models was recorded as 4.66% and 0.87%, respectively. …”
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Research on Parallel Computing Method for Neutron Transport on Tetrahedral Unstructured Meshes Based on COME by ZHONG Yangyu, ZHANG Tiancheng, ZHOU Xiafeng

“…In summary, the effective multiplication factor deviations for all four test cases are within 100 pcm, with relative power error below 1.4%. The computational time for different parallel strategies indicates that the TETRIS achieves parallel efficiency of over 50% in most cases when utilizing over 100 cores. …”

A Meta-Analysis of Studies on Quality Assessment of Public Libraries Using the LibQUAL Model by Reza Karimi, Mohammad Asadzadehbaghi

“…Additionally, given the substantial sample size and low error rate in studies on these three variables according to Cohen's d index, the findings of research on public libraries using the LibQUAL tool can be considered highly reliable. …”
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Viscous torques characteristics in a self-rotating jet bit with silicone oil-controlled rotational speeds by Zhaolong GE, Di ZHANG, Yiyu LU, Zhe ZHOU, Yuhuai CUI

“…Under the present experimental conditions, the forced flow of silicone oil is laminar, and the derived Newton-type and Cross-type viscous torque models have a high reliability with a maximum error of 14.3% under the inner diameters up to 14.5 mm and equal to 14.5 mm, respectively.…”
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Novel dihydroxybenzohydrazide grafted deoxycellulose for efficient removal of anionic food colorants and hexavalent chromium from wastewater by Magda A. Akl, Azza A. H. Fahim, El-Sayed R. H. El-Gharkawy

“…The results showed that the adsorption of E122, E124, and Cr(VI) follows pseudo-2nd-order kinetic and Langmuir isotherm models due to the more subordinate error functions and increased correlation coefficient (R2 ≥ 0.999). …”
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The Virtual Client Experience Survey for Mental Health and Addictions: Revalidation of a Survey to Measure Client and Family Experiences of Virtual Care by Allison Crawford, Anne Kirvan, Marcos Sanches, Amanda Gambin, Denise Canso, Eva Serhal

“…Given the widespread uptake of virtual care, this survey has broad applicability across settings that provide mental health and addiction care. …”
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A Sociotechnical Approach to Bring-Your-Own-Device Security in Hospitals: Development and Pilot Testing of a Maturity Model Using Mixed Methods Action Research by Tafheem Ahmad Wani, Antonette Mendoza, Kathleen Gray

“…The pilot implementation demonstrated its practical applicability, helping the hospital identify security gaps and develop a road map for structured enhancements. …”
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Micro-spring force sensors using conductive photosensitive resin fabricated via two-photon polymerization by Ningning Hu, Yucheng Deng, Lujia Ding, Lijun Men, Wenjun Zhang, Ruixue Yin

“…This model significantly reduced trial-and-error in the TPP process, accelerating the discovery of ideal fabrication conditions. …”
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