Calculation Method of Phenotypic Traits for Tomato Canopy in Greenhouse Based on the Extraction of Branch Skeleton by Xiaodan Ma, Qiu Jiang, Haiou Guan, Lu Wang, Xia Wu

“…The experimental results show that the detection accuracies of branches and leaves were above 88% and 93%, respectively, and the coefficients of determination between the calculated and measured values of mean leaf inclination, digital biomass, and light penetration depth were 0.9419, 0.9612, and 0.9093, respectively. …”
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Dynamic Positioning and Optimization of Magnetic Target Based on Binocular Vision by Jing Li, Yang Wang, Ligang Qu, Guangming Lv, Zhenyu Cao

“…The experimental results on the C-Track optical tracking platform show that the optimized magnetic target layout reduces the rotation error of the dynamic scanning from 0.055° to 0.035°, the translation error from 0.31 mm to 0.162 mm, and the scanning efficiency is increased by 33%, which significantly improves the positioning accuracy and tracking stability of the system under complex working conditions. …”
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UNION: A Trust Model Distinguishing Intentional and Unintentional Misbehavior in Inter-UAV Communication by Ezedin Barka, Chaker Abdelaziz Kerrache, Nasreddine Lagraa, Abderrahmane Lakas, Carlos T. Calafate, Juan-Carlos Cano

“…Simulations conducted using NS2.35 evidence the efficiency of our proposal, called UNION, at ensuring high detection ratios > 87% and high accuracy with reduced end-to-end delay, clearly outperforming previous proposals known as RPM, T-CLAIDS, and CATrust.…”
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Leveraging Neural Trojan Side-Channels for Output Exfiltration by Vincent Meyers, Michael Hefenbrock, Dennis Gnad, Mehdi Tahoori

“…To achieve low latency and high efficiency, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are increasingly being employed as accelerators for neural network inference in cloud and edge devices. …”
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Investigating Single-Molecule Molecular Inversion Probes for Medium-Scale Targeted DNA Methylation Analysis by Roy B. Simons, Hieab H. H. Adams, Manfred Kayser, Athina Vidaki

“…Results: Overall, we found that the capture efficiency was highly probe-(and hence, sequence-) dependent, with a heterogeneous coverage distribution across CpGs higher than the 1000-fold range. …”
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Enhancing chronic wound assessment through agreement analysis and tissue segmentation by Ana C. Morgado, Rafaela Carvalho, Ana Filipa Sampaio, Maria J. M. Vasconcelos

“…Moreover, the obtained inter-rater agreement scores still emphasize the inherent complexity of the task, as even experienced healthcare professionals may differ in delineating tissue boundaries. …”
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A framework for the simulation of individual glycan coordinates to analyze spatial relationships within the glycocalyx by Sarah Fritsche, Sarah Fritsche, Leonhard Möckl, Leonhard Möckl, Leonhard Möckl, Leonhard Möckl

“…Importantly, we include various experimental considerations, such as labeling and detection efficiency. This approach may contribute to establishing a new standard of connection between geometrical and molecular-resolution data in service of advancing our understanding of the functional role of the glycocalyx in biology as well as its clinical potential.…”
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Deep Learning with Dual-Channel Feature Fusion for Epileptic EEG Signal Classification by Bingbing Yu, Mingliang Zuo, Li Sui

“…While deep learning methods have shown promise, many current models suffer from limitations such as excessive complexity, high computational demands, and insufficient generalizability. …”
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Slope Stability Monitoring Methods and Technologies for Open-Pit Mining: A Systematic Review by Rohan Le Roux, Mohammadali Sepehri, Siavash Khaksar, Iain Murray

“…This study provides a consolidated knowledge base on open-pit slope stability monitoring methods, technologies, and techniques, to guide the development of integrated, cost-effective, and scalable slope monitoring solutions that enhance mine safety and efficiency.…”
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Multijunction solar cell parameter estimation based on metaheuristic algorithms by Marwa M. Elzalabani, Doaa M. Atia, Aref Y. Eliwa, Belal A. Abou Zalam, Mahmoud S. AbouOmar

“…Several mathematical models exist for MJSC parameter estimation— Single Diode Model (SDM), Double Diode Model (DDM), and Triple Diode Model (TDM)—each offering a trade-off between complexity and accuracy, improved efficiency, and reliable operation. …”
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Photodynamic therapy of basal cell carcinoma of the face H-zone by E. V. Nadkernichnaya, M. V. Ermoschenkova, V. E. Semin, S. A. Parts, V. N. Galkin, I. V. Reshetov

“…Of 107 observations over a 9-month observation period, one case of marginal tumor recurrence in the treatment area was detected. Thus, the recurrence rate was 0.93%. The results show that three-dimensional tumor visualization for the H-zone with complex noninvasive diagnostics allows achieving high efficiency in photodynamic therapy of non-melanoma tumors of the above anatomical localizations.…”
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The Influence Mechanism of Dissolved Organic Matter on the Photocatalytic Oxidation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products by Jie Wang, Minyi Zhu, Anli Sun, Rongfang Yuan, Huilun Chen, Beihai Zhou

“…These findings provide novel insights into optimizing photocatalytic reaction conditions and enhancing treatment efficiency, while providing a theoretical foundation for advancing efficient, eco-friendly PPCPs remediation technologies.…”
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Enhancing bloodstream infection diagnostics: a novel filtration and targeted next-generation sequencing approach for precise pathogen identification by Ting-Syuan Lin, Ting-Syuan Lin, Ting-Syuan Lin, ZiHao Zhu, ZiHao Zhu, ZiHao Zhu, XiaoHong Lin, Hsi-Yuan Huang, Hsi-Yuan Huang, Hsi-Yuan Huang, Li-Ping Li, Li-Ping Li, Li-Ping Li, Jing Li, Jing Li, Jing Li, Jie Ni, Jie Ni, Jie Ni, PeiZhi Li, LanChun Chen, WeiXin Tang, HuiXin Liu, XiaoLong Se, MingFei Xie, Canling Long, Chih-Min Chiu, Szu-Han Fang, JiaMing Zhao, Yang-Chi-Dung Lin, Yang-Chi-Dung Lin, Yang-Chi-Dung Lin, XueTao Yu, Hsien-Da Huang, Hsien-Da Huang, Hsien-Da Huang, Hsien-Da Huang

“…The filtration membrane, designed with surface charge properties to be electrostatically attractive to leukocytes for the selective capture of specific cells, demonstrated high efficiency in removing host cells and nucleic acids, achieving over a 98% reduction in host DNA and thereby minimizing background interference in pathogen detection. …”
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Hyperspectral signature-band extraction and adaptation for sugar content prediction on Ziziphus mauritiana and Syzygium samarangense by Yung-Jhe Yan, Jen-Tzung Chien, Zi-Yin Hong, Wen-Li Lee, Kuo-Dung Chiou, Chi-Cho Huang, Mang Ou-Yang

“…Hyperspectral image data consist of hundreds of spectral bands, resulting in large data volumes that are not suitable for rapid detection applications. Eight signature bands were selected through a systematic feature extraction process to address these limitations, reducing data dimensionality and acquisition complexity. …”
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Innovative Damage Assessment of Endodontic Instruments Based on Digital Image Stacking by Raúl Argüello-Sánchez, Ivette Alejandra Calderón-Alday, Antonio Hernández-Morales, Benjamín Gonzalo Rodríguez-Méndez, Diego Medina-Castro, Régulo López-Callejas, Carlo Eduardo Medina-Solís

“…Conclusions: Image stacking provides a practical, efficient, and objective method for assessing endodontic instruments’ morphology. …”
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UAV LiDAR expands the understanding of forest tree diversity by Jianyang Liu, Ying Quan, Guoqiang Zhao, Baozhong Yuan, Bin Wang, Mingze Li

“…Recent studies have emphasized the importance of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) features in explaining tree diversity. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Study on the Vortical Flow of MULDICON Wing Configuration by Ibrahim Madan, Jiun-Jih Miau, Shabudin Bin Mat

“…This paper highlights the results and comparison of the flow topology investigation above the unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) configuration, namely, multidisciplinary design configuration (MULDICON), with modified leading-edge profile at the apex region from a sharp to a blunt profile to reduce the complexity of the flow structure above the wing. It was found from the flow visualization results that at a low angle of attack, for instance, 10°, the onset of the flow separation took place near the apex region; the onset of a tip vortex at the wing tip was also detected. …”
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A Novel Phenology-Based Index for Plastic-Mulched Farmland Extraction and Its Application in a Typical Agricultural Region of China Using Sentinel-2 Imagery and Google Earth Engine by Xinyu Dong, Jiaguo Li, Ning Xu, Junjie Lei, Zhen He, Limin Zhao

“…Plastic-mulching technology has a crucial role to play in modern agriculture by optimizing crop growth environments and enhancing yields. Accurately detecting and mapping the distribution of plastic-mulched farmlands (PMFs) is essential for improving both agricultural management and production efficiency. …”
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Colorectal cancer unmasked: A synergistic AI framework for Hyper-granular image dissection, precision segmentation, and automated diagnosis by Akella S. Narasimha Raju, K. Venkatesh, M. Rajababu, Ranjith Kumar Gatla, Shaik Jakeer Hussain, G. Satya Mohan Chowdary, T. Ganga Bhavani, Mohammed Kareemullah, Sameer Algburi, Ali Majdi, Ahmed M. Abdulhadi, Wahaj Ahmad Khan

“…The DeepLabV3 + achieved segmentation state-of-the-art for tasks of localisation with 0.88 Dice Coefficient and 0.71 Intersection over Union (IoU), ensuring sharp delineation of areas that are malignant. …”
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Multimodal integration strategies for clinical application in oncology by Baoyi Zhang, Zhuoya Wan, Yige Luo, Xi Zhao, Josue Samayoa, Weilong Zhao, Si Wu

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) methods, adept at handling complex data structures, offer a powerful approach to efficiently integrate multimodal data. …”
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