USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND DEEP LEARNING TECHNIQUES IN FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT by Joseph Olorunfemi AKANDE

“…Well-researched fields include credit rating, fraud detection, bankruptcy prediction, and volatility forecasting. …”
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Hierarchical segmentation framework with dynamic parameter optimization for accurate stem-leaf partitioning and phenotypic extraction in maize by Yingjie Zhao, Dongjie Liu, Jiangtan Yao, Zhen Wang, Xuanyu Mu, Zongwei Jia

“…However, traditional phenotyping methods relying on manual measurements or two-dimensional images have significant limitations in terms of efficiency and accuracy, particularly in effectively analyzing the complex three-dimensional structures of plants. …”
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VIOS-Net: A Multi-Task Fusion System for Maritime Surveillance Through Visible and Infrared Imaging by Junquan Zhan, Jiawen Li, Langtao Wu, Jiahua Sun, Hui Yin

“…The proposed model, VIOS-Net, integrates the advantages of both visible and infrared data sources to meet the challenges of all-weather, all-day ship monitoring under complex environmental conditions. VIOS-Net employs a Shared Bottom network architecture, utilizing both shared and specific feature extraction modules at the model’s lower and upper layers, respectively, to optimize the system’s recognition capabilities and maximize data utilization efficiency. …”
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Integrating pyramid vision transformer and topological data analysis for brain tumor by Dhananjay Joshi, Bhupesh Kumar Singh, Kapil Kumar Nagwanshi, Nitin S. Choubey

“…IntroductionBrain tumor (BT) classification is crucial yet challenging due to the complex and varied nature of these tumors. We present a novel approach combining a Pyramid Vision Transformer (PVT) with an adaptive deformable attention mechanism and Topological Data Analysis (TDA) to address the complexities of BT detection. …”
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Hyper-induction of IL-6 after TLR1/2 stimulation in calves with bovine respiratory disease. by Cian Reid, John Donlon, Aude Remot, Emer Kennedy, Giovanna De Matteis, Cliona O'Farrelly, Conor McAloon, Kieran G Meade

“…It is a polymicrobial syndrome resulting from a complex interplay of viral and bacterial pathogens with environmental factors. …”
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Residual stresses in cold-formed steel sections: An overview of influences and measurement techniques by Ayad Mutafi, J.M. Irwan, Noorfaizal Yidris, Abdullah Faisal Alshalif, Yazid Saif, Hamdi Abdulrahman, Ala Mutaafi, Yasser Yahya Al-Ashmori, Mugahed Amran, Nelson Maureira-Carsalade, Siva Avudaiappan

“…The study concludes that while analytical methods are effective, they become complex when accounting for material anisotropy. Laboratory techniques provide reliable measurements but are limited in detecting through-thickness residual stresses. …”
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A comprehensive suite for extracting neuron signals across multiple sessions in one-photon calcium imaging by Pablo Vergara, Yuteng Wang, Sakthivel Srinivasan, Zhe Dong, Yu Feng, Iyo Koyanagi, Deependra Kumar, Yoan Chérasse, Toshie Naoi, Yuki Sugaya, Takeshi Sakurai, Masanobu Kano, Tristan Shuman, Denise Cai, Masashi Yanagisawa, Masanori Sakaguchi

“…CaliAli performs computationally efficient signal extraction from concatenated video sessions that enhances the detectability of weak calcium signals. …”
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Review of online quality control for laser directed energy deposition (LDED) additive manufacturing by Long Ye, Hao Xue, Zhaosheng Li, Yichang Zhou, Guangyu Chen, Fangda Xu, Ruslan Melentiev, Stephen Newman, Nan Yu

“…Laser directed energy deposition (LDED) is an emerging branch of metal-based additive manufacturing (AM) processes, offering unprecedented capabilities for high-performance fabrication with complex geometries and near-net shapes. This technology is gathering increasing attention from industries such as biomedical, automotive, and aerospace. …”
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Cellulose/TiO₂ Humidity Sensor by Susana Devesa, Zohra Benzarti, Madalena Costa, Diogo Cavaleiro, Pedro Faia, Sandra Carvalho

“…Resistivity-type humidity sensors, which detect changes in electrical resistance in response to variations in environmental humidity, have garnered significant interest due to their widespread application in industry, agriculture, and daily life. …”
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The impact of artificial intelligence on medical diagnostics: A letter to the editor by Sahar Imtiaz, Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jillani

“…  (2) AI has become increasingly important in various fields due to its potential to automate complex processes, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation. …”
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Novel rapid molecular diagnosis methods for comprehensive genetic analysis of 21-hydroxylase deficiency by Yanjie Xia, Feng Yu, Ying Bai, Lili Jiang, Panlai Shi, Zhengwen Jiang, Xiangdong Kong

“…Results Among the 113 21-OHD patients, 95.6% of the affected alleles were detected accurately by SNaPshot and CNVplex. Prevalent mutations were detected in 69.5% of the alleles; 62.4% of alleles contained pseudogene-derived micro-conversions, 1.8% contained nonpseudogene-derived mutations, and 5.3% contained complex variations resulting from multiple recombinations between CYP21A2 and CYP21A1P. …”
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GCF-DeepLabv3+: An Improved Segmentation Network for Maize Straw Plot Classification by Yuanyuan Liu, Jiaxin Zhang, Yueyong Wang, Yang Luo, Pengxiang Sui, Ying Ren, Xiaodan Liu, Jun Wang

“…An improved GCF-DeepLabv3+ model was utilized for detecting straw coverage types. The model incorporates StarNet as its backbone, reducing parameter count and computational complexity. …”
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Multitask Learning-Based Pipeline-Parallel Computation Offloading Architecture for Deep Face Analysis by Faris S. Alghareb, Balqees Talal Hasan

“…These tasks include face detection and recognition, age estimation, gender recognition, smile detection, and hair color and style classification. …”
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Simple Clinical Prediction Rules for Identifying Significant Liver Fibrosis: Evaluation of Established Scores and Development of the Aspartate Aminotransferase-Thrombocytopenia-Alb... by Puwitch Charoenchue, Jiraporn Khorana, Apichat Tantraworasin, Suwalee Pojchamarnwiputh, Wittanee Na Chiangmai, Amonlaya Amantakul, Taned Chitapanarux, Nakarin Inmutto

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The ATA score offers a straightforward and efficient method for detecting significant fibrosis, demonstrating comparable diagnostic capability to APRI and FIB-4, while being more user-friendly in clinical practice. …”
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Comparison between inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and benchtop X-ray fluorescence performance for trace elemental exposure in rat tissues by Kolawole E. Adesina, Stefano A. Parducci, Joseph D. Brain, Ramon M. Molina, Marc Weisskopf, Aaron J. Specht

“…However, ICP-MS is often limited by its complexity, cost, and time-intensive nature. Methods: This study investigates the feasibility of benchtop X-ray fluorescence (XRF) as an efficient alternative for trace elemental analysis in rat tissues, offering comparable quantification capabilities with enhanced operational simplicity. …”
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Structural Parameter Identification Using Multi-Objective Modified Directional Bat Algorithm by LIU Li-jun, LIN Ying-hai, SU Yong-hui, LEI Ying

“…The swarm intelligent optimization methods transform a complex problem of structural parameter identification into a constrained optimization problem. …”
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High accuracy inverse design of reconfigurable metasurfaces with transmission-reflection-integrated achromatic functionalities by Jiang Xiao-Qiang, Fan Wen-Hui, Chen Xu, Zhao Lv-Rong, Qin Chong, Yan Hui, Wu Qi, Ju Pei

“…Moreover, transmission-reflection-integrated achromatic THz imaging and edge detection can also be realized by the metasurfaces. …”
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A hybrid CFD and machine learning study of energy performance of photovoltaic systems with a porous collector: Model development and validation by Yinling Wang, Lei Yu, Mazhar Ali, Imran Ali Khan, Tahir Maqsood, Haining Gao, Qi Wang, Xiaolei Guo

“…These results demonstrated the capability of machine learning to accurately capture complex relationships within structured datasets.…”
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Automatic Evaluation of Bone Age Using Hand Radiographs and Pancorporal Radiographs in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis by Ifrah Andleeb, Bilal Zahid Hussain, Julie Joncas, Soraya Barchi, Marjolaine Roy-Beaudry, Stefan Parent, Guy Grimard, Hubert Labelle, Luc Duong

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a complex, three-dimensional spinal deformity that requires monitoring of skeletal maturity for effective management. …”
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HalalChain: A decentralized blockchain model for enhanced data integrity, real-time compliance, and automated verification in halal food supply chain by Muhammad Muntasir Yakubu, Mohd Fadzil B Hassan, Kamaluddeen Usman Danyaro, Bello Musa Yakubu, Abdullah Abdulrahman Alabdulatif, S. Zulaikha Beevi, Aliyu Garba

“…The global halal food industry, valued at over $1.9 trillion, faces critical challenges in ensuring transparency, traceability, and compliance with Islamic dietary laws across complex supply chains. Traditional centralized systems are vulnerable to inefficiencies, fraud, and data tampering, undermining consumer trust. …”
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