Investigating the metastability of amorphous calcium carbonate by droplet microfluidics experiments using machine learning by Ryan Santoso, Lisa Guignon, Guido Deissmann, Jenna Poonoosamy

“…Our method is generalizable and can be applied to different setups of droplet microfluidics experiments, facilitating efficient experimentation and analysis of complex crystallization processes.…”
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Correlative X-ray micro-nanotomography with scanning electron microscopy at the Advanced Light Source by Arun J. Bhattacharjee, Harrison P. Lisabeth, Dilworth Parkinson, Alastair MacDowell

“…Significant differences in the volume fraction of pores and mineral phases were also observed dependent on the imaging spatial resolution employed. This highlights the necessity for the application of such a multiscale approach for the characterization of complex aggregates such as rocks. …”
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Research Advances in Underground Bamboo Shoot Detection Methods by Wen Li, Qiong Shao, Fan Guo, Fangyuan Bian, Huimin Yang

“…To address these, an integrated intelligent framework is proposed: (1) three-dimensional modeling via multi-sensor fusion for subsurface mapping; (2) artificial intelligence (AI)-driven harvesting robots with adaptive excavation arms and obstacle avoidance; (3) standardized cultivation systems to optimize soil conditions; (4) convolution neural network–transformer hybrid models for visual-aided radar image analysis; and (5) aeroponic AI systems for controlled growth monitoring. …”
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Retinal vessel tortuosity and fractal dimension in diabetic retinopathy by Fariztah Sukainah Nur Fathimah, Sauli Ari Widjaja, Wimbo Sasono, Ima Yustiarini, Muhammad Firmansjah, Ady Dwi Prakosa, Aulia Kezia Mulyazhara, Soebagijo Adi Soelistijo

“…Retinal VT and FD were quantified using ImageJ software. Comparison between groups using non-parametric and Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) statistical analysis combined with cluster bootstrapping. …”
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Realizing the promise of machine learning in precision oncology: expert perspectives on opportunities and challenges by Vasileios Nittas, Kelly E. Ormond, Effy Vayena, Alessandro Blasimme

“…Some remarkable developments have taken place in the domain of image classification tasks in areas such as digital pathology and diagnostic radiology. …”
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Deep Learning in Defect Detection of Wind Turbine Blades: A Review by Katleho Masita, Ali N. Hasan, Thokozani Shongwe, Hasan Abu Hilal

“…Furthermore, this review discusses the role of advanced data acquisition techniques, such as drone-based imaging, thermographic analysis, and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), in generating high-resolution and multi-spectral data for improved detection accuracy. …”
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Tongue Muscle Training App for Middle-Aged and Older Adults Incorporating Flow-Based Gameplay: Design and Feasibility Pilot Study by Kuan-Chu Su, Ko-Chiu Wu, Kuei-Ru Chou, Chia-Hsu Huang

“… Abstract BackgroundComplications due to dysphagia are increasingly prevalent among older adults; however, the tediousness and complexity of conventional tongue rehabilitation treatments affect their willingness to rehabilitate. …”
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The Spectrum and Frequency of Inner Ear Anomalies in Patients with Congenital Hearing Impairment in Yakutia by L. A. Klarov, N. A. Barashkov, F. M. Teryutin, G. P. Romanov, M. M. Popov, A. V. Solov’ev, N. V. Luginov, A. V. Tobokhov, P. M. Kotlyarov

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Characteristics of shale fractures in the second member of Funing Formation in Gaoyou Sag of Subei Basin by SUN Yaxiong,ZHU Xiangyu,QIU Xuming,LIU Qidong,DUAN Hongliang,QIU Yongfeng,GONG Lei

“…This study focuses on Well-X1, utilizing a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques, including imaging logging, core examinations, and micro thin section analysis, to investigate the fracture characteristics across different scales. …”
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Multimodal reasoning agent for enhanced ophthalmic decision-making: a preliminary real-world clinical validation by Yijing Zhuang, Dong Fang, Pengfeng Li, Bingyu Bai, Xiangqing Hei, Lujia Feng, Wangting Li, Shaochong Zhang

“…While GPT-4o showed vulnerabilities in rare cases (90.48% low diagnostic scores), ReasonAgent’s hybrid design mitigated errors through structured reasoning. Statistical analysis identified significant case-level heterogeneity (diagnosis ICC = 0.28), highlighting the need for domain-specific AI solutions in complex clinical contexts. …”
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Assessment of agricultural drought severity using multi-temporal remote sensing data in Lorestan region by M. Ghobadi, Z. Badehian

“…Abstract Agricultural drought is a complex phenomenon with major impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. …”
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Principles, Applications, and Future Evolution of Agricultural Nondestructive Testing Based on Microwaves by Ran Tao, Leijun Xu, Xue Bai, Jianfeng Chen

“…While conventional optical methods such as near-infrared spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging demonstrate proficiency in surface composition analysis, their constrained penetration depth and environmental sensitivity limit effectiveness in dynamic agricultural inspections. …”
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NOTCH1 promotes the elevation of GM-CSF and IL-6 through the EZH2/STAT3 pathway to facilitate the fibrotic state of the myocardium in DLBCL. by Huimin Zhang, Wen Dong, Lihong Zhang, Bing Ma, Jianying Wang, Yang Shen, Dan Zhao, Wanyi Yin, Yuexian Li, Qingchi Liu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Utilize R (version 4.2.1) to retrieve DLBCL and myocardial infarction datasets from the GEO database, normalize data with limma, perform differential analysis and GO analysis with GOplot, and visualize findings with ggplot2. …”
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Multidisciplinary study for the documentation of the Ramintoja Church in Vilnius. Development of 3D models for virtualization and historical reconstruction. by Stefano Bertocci, Andrea Arrighetti, Andrea Lumini, Federico Cioli

“…For this purpose, TLS have been combined with SfM photogrammetric methodologies through the acquisition of images both close-range and aerial by UAV. At the same time, archaeological studies have been carried out through the stratigraphic analysis of the masonry to determine the construction techniques adopted during the various historical phases. …”
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FORMATION OF EDUCATIONAL PARTICIPANTS’ READINESS TO MANAGE INNOVATIVE PROCESSES AT GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AS A PEDAGOGICAL PROBLEM: THEORETICAL OVERVIEW by Svitlana M. Nadtochii

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Minimally Invasive Bowel Cancer Detection through Vibrating Microrobot‐Induced Elastography by Andrew Bickerdike, Jiyuan Tian, Yang Liu, Shyam Prasad

“…This approach leverages the high spatio‐temporal resolution and noncontact nature of LSCI to offer a minimally invasive elastography method for potential use in colonoscopy, providing an alternative to complex and time‐consuming biopsy analysis and advancing future cancer diagnostics.…”
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Development of a Novel One-Dimensional Nested U-Net Cloud-Classification Model (1D-CloudNet) by Minjie Deng, Yong Han, Yan Liu, Li Dong, Qicheng Zhou, Yurong Zhang, Ximing Deng, Tianwei Lu

“…This model is explicitly tailored for the analysis of one-dimensional, multi-channel images. …”
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New energy effect in non-cylindrical domains with a thermally insulated moving boundary by E. M. Kartashov

“…Methods and theorems of operational calculus, Riemann–Mellin contour integrals are used in calculating the originals of complex images with two branch points. A new mathematical apparatus for the equivalence of functional constructions for the originals of the obtained operational solutions, which considers the computational difficulties in finding analytical solutions to boundary value problems for equations of hyperbolic type in the domain with a moving boundary, is developed.Results. …”
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THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM OF INDIVIDUALS AS A KEY DETERMINANT IN IMPLEMENTING THE ECONOMIC POLICIES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES by Zakharii Varnalii, Oksana Mykytiuk, Tetiana Onysenko, Ihor Pampukha

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YOLOv8n-SSDW: A Lightweight and Accurate Model for Barnyard Grass Detection in Fields by Yan Sun, Hanrui Guo, Xiaoan Chen, Mengqi Li, Bing Fang, Yingli Cao

“…Moreover, the morphological similarity, overlapping, and occlusion between barnyard grass and rice pose challenges for reliable detection in complex environments. To address these issues, this study constructed a barnyard grass detection dataset using high-resolution images captured by a drone equipped with a high-definition camera in rice experimental fields in Haicheng City, Liaoning Province. …”
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