A novel approach to skin disease segmentation using a visual selective state spatial model with integrated spatial constraints by Yu Bai, Hai Zhou, Hongjie Zhu, Shimin Wen, Binbin Hu, Haotian Li, Huazhang Wang, Daji Ergu, Fangyao Liu

“…To address limitations in existing approaches, we introduce a novel U-shaped segmentation architecture based on our Residual Space State Block. This efficient model, termed ‘SSR-UNet,’ leverages bidirectional scanning to capture both global and local features in image data, achieving strong performance with low computational complexity. …”
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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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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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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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AbVLM-Q: intelligent quality assessment for abdominal ultrasound standard planes via vision-language modeling by Baohua Wang, Yaqian Wang, Yanhua Chu, Ke Zhang, Lei Liu, Kexin Zhang, Bowen Zhu, Dong Wang, Tianan Jiang

“…Abstract Background Abdominal ultrasound is non-invasive and efficient, yet acquiring standard planes remains challenging due to operator dependency and procedural complexity. …”
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Precision Target Spraying System Integrated with Remote Deep Learning Recognition Model for Cabbage Plant Centers by ZHANG Hui, HU Jun, SHI Hang, LIU Changxi, WU Miao

“…The system was allowed to process complex tasks in real time directly in the field. …”
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A blood-based liquid biopsy analyzing soluble immune checkpoints and cytokines identifies distinct neuroendocrine tumors by Pablo Mata-Martínez, Lucía Celada, Francisco J. Cueto, Gonzalo Sáenz de Santa María, Jaime Fernández, Verónica Terrón-Arcos, Nuria Valdés, Vanesa García Moreira, María Isabel Enguita del Toro, Eduardo López-Collazo, María-Dolores Chiara, Carlos del Fresno

“…Due to their scarcity and absence of specific markers, diagnosing NENs remains a complex challenge. Therefore, new biomarkers are required, ideally, in easy-to-obtain blood samples. …”
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Optimizing SVC placement for enhanced voltage stability using a novel index and hybrid ABC-PSO algorithm by Hafizur Rahman, Roman Mia, Mustafizur Rahman, Md. Faiyaj Ahmed Limon, Md. Shahid Iqbal, Md. Fahad Jubayer, Md. Rabiul Karim, Md. Janibul Alam Soeb

“…These findings demonstrate the robustness and practicality of the methodology and provide system operators with a robust means to ensure grid stability, operational efficiency, and enhanced resilience in the face of increasing load and system complexity.…”
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Fuzzy logic-controlled three-phase dynamic voltage restorer for enhancing voltage stabilization and power quality by Abu Shufian, Sowrov Komar Shib, Durjoy Roy Dipto, Md Tanvir Rahman, Nasif Hannan, Shaikh Anowarul Fattah

“…Its advanced features make it a transformative solution for mitigating voltage disturbances in grid-connected systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency in the face of modern energy demands.…”
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Geochemical Influences on Carbon Nanotubes Transport in Subsurface Environments: Integrating Millifluidics, Spectral Induced Polarization, and Machine Learning by Yixin Yang, Pengfei Liu, Kexin Chen, Sheng Zhou, Longlong Meng, Chi Zhang, Junnan Cao, Bate Bate

“…Surface coatings (e.g., montmorillonite, MMT) and divalent cations modulate retention by electrostatic repulsion and pore‐throat constriction, with CNT concentration governing transport efficiency. The hierarchy of controlling factors: CNT concentration > surface properties > cation valence > ionic strength (IS), provides a predictive framework for nanoparticle fate in subsurface environments. …”
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Automated Arrhythmia Classification System: Proof-of-Concept With Lightweight Model on an Ultra-Edge Device by Namho Kim, Seongjae Lee, Seungmin Kim, Sung-Min Park

“…The efficiency of the lightweight model and edge-computing system was evaluated regarding arrhythmia classification performance and computational complexity. …”
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ON INCREASING ENERGY SECURITY OF BELARUS by S. N. Osipov

“…Therefore, in the energy sector energy efficiency should be increased through the use of its own energy resources. …”
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Transcriptome-aligned metabolic profiling by SERSome reflects biological changes following mesenchymal stem cells expansion by Xinyuan Bi, Bin Ma, Wei Liu, Wei-Qiang Gao, Jian Ye, Hanyu Rao

“…Results We revealed that with increasing passage number, there is a gradual decline in cell expansion efficiency, accompanied by significant changes in intracellular amino acids, purines, and pyrimidines. …”
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Explainable Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis Using Transformer Models by Isidoros Perikos, Athanasios Diamantopoulos

“…These datasets consist of over 16,100 complex sentences, each containing a couple of aspects and corresponding polarities. …”
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Mobile Mapping System for Urban Infrastructure Monitoring: Digital Twin Implementation in Road Asset Management by Vittorio Scolamiero, Piero Boccardo, Luigi La Riccia

“…A recent innovation, the mobile mapping system (MMS), is a versatile tool used to collect geospatial data efficiently, accurately, and quickly, with reduced time and costs compared to traditional survey methods. …”
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A YOLO11-Based Method for Segmenting Secondary Phases in Cu-Fe Alloy Microstructures by Qingxiu Jing, Ruiyang Wu, Zhicong Zhang, Yong Li, Qiqi Chang, Weihui Liu, Xiaodong Huang

“…To address the issues of subjectivity, low efficiency, and limited quantitative capability in traditional metallographic analysis methods, this paper proposes a deep learning-based approach for segmenting the second phase in Cu-Fe alloys. …”
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