Integrated Machine Learning and Region Growing Algorithms for Enhanced Concrete Crack Detection: A Novel Approach by Wenxuan Yao, Hui Li, Yanlin Li

“…During structural repair, crack detection is the most critical step. Automatic detection significantly reduces the engineering cost and human factor error compared with manual detection. …”
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Detection and classification of hypertensive retinopathy based on retinal image analysis using a deep learning approach by Bambang Krismono Triwijoyo, Ahmat Adil, Muhammad Zulfikri

“…The dataset is divided into 60 % training and 40 % validation data. The next step is the image analysis process, which involves extracting retinal blood vessels using the Otsu segmentation algorithm. …”
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Dynamic Q value wavelet transform for IF estimation and seizure detection via QT plane-CNN framework by Amaya Rose Abraham, Anurag Nishad, Mihir Jaipuria, Abhay Upadhyay, Sudeep Baudha

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Insect Detection Using mm-Waves: Integrated Communication and Biodiversity Sensing Based on Micro-Doppler Effects by Linta Antony, Nicola Marchetti, Ian Donohue, Adam Narbudowicz

“…Due to the simplicity of this proposed method, the technique can be integrated into the mm-Wave telecommunication system to monitor flying insects to bring about a step-change in our understanding of the dynamics of insect communities and the critical roles they play in ecosystem functioning and biodiversity.…”
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Pequi-Derived Carbon Dots as a Fluorescence Quenching Sensor for Sensitive Detection of Fe3+ Ions by B. P. Oliveira, I. M. Sampaio, J. J. P. Oliveira, S. V. Carneiro, R. A. Antunes, P. B. A. Fechine, F. O. M. S. Abreu

“…The pequi almond, usually discarded, was used as the biomass precursor in one-step hydrothermal green synthesis of carbon dots. …”
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Improved cohesin HiChIP protocol and bioinformatic analysis for robust detection of chromatin loops and stripes by Karolina Buka, Zofia Parteka-Tojek, Abhishek Agarwal, Michał Denkiewicz, Sevastianos Korsak, Mateusz Chiliński, Krzysztof H. Banecki, Dariusz Plewczynski

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Functionalized novel carbon dots from bell pepper seeds for sustainable green Edoxaban quantification by Rasha Th. El-Eryan, Mona S. Elshahed, Dalia Mohamed, Azza A. Ashour, Heba T. Elbalkiny

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Deploying UAV-based detection of bridge structural deterioration with pilgrimage walk optimization-lite for computer vision by Jui-Sheng Chou, Chi-Yun Liu, Pin-Jun Guo

“…Bridges are crucial components of national infrastructure, requiring rigorous maintenance and inspections to ensure their safety and functionality. Inspections are incredibly challenging and costly when accessing elevated bridge decks and substructures, particularly over riverbeds. …”
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Simultaneous detection of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes with the open source, cloud-based, CZ ID platform by Dan Lu, Katrina L. Kalantar, Abigail L. Glascock, Victoria T. Chu, Estella S. Guerrero, Nina Bernick, Xochitl Butcher, Kirsty Ewing, Elizabeth Fahsbender, Olivia Holmes, Erin Hoops, Ann E. Jones, Ryan Lim, Suzette McCanny, Lucia Reynoso, Karyna Rosario, Jennifer Tang, Omar Valenzuela, Peter M. Mourani, Amy J. Pickering, Amogelang R. Raphenya, Brian P. Alcock, Andrew G. McArthur, Charles R. Langelier

“…Its development represents an important step toward democratizing pathogen genomic analysis and supporting collaborative efforts to combat the growing threat of AMR.…”
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A dual-adaptive stochastic reinforcement chimp optimization algorithm for fire detection and multidimensional problem solving by Ziyang Zhang, Lingye Tan, Diego Martín, Leren Qian, Mohammad Khishe, Pradeep Jangir

“…We also outline the algorithm executed in steps, indicating computational complexity, which is O(NI×NV) + O(NI×NV×6) + O(NI×NV + 2×NI×NV) as a function of number of individuals (NI) and dimensions (NV).…”
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Autochthonous lactic acid bacteria from Kaddid as functional starter culture to improve quality and safety by Kamel Boubakri, Tayeb Idoui, María Cecilia Aristimuño Ficoseco, Franco Segli, Patricia Castellano, Lucila Saavedra, Graciela Vignolo

“…As a quality criterion, no exopolysaccharides and biogenic amines production were detected in the evaluated strains. Based on these results, Lpb. paraplantarum K18 strain, with inhibitory and antifungal activities, phenotypical susceptibility to the assayed antimicrobial compounds and low risk as spoilers, could be used as functional starter cultures for safe fermented meat production.…”
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Functional heterogeneity of embryonic stem cells revealed through translational amplification of an early endodermal transcript. by Maurice A Canham, Alexei A Sharov, Minoru S H Ko, Joshua M Brickman

“…Thus phenotypically "undifferentiated" cells may consist of a heterogeneous population of functionally distinct cell types. Here we use a transgenic allele designed to detect low level transcription in the primitive endoderm lineage as a tool to identify an immediate early endoderm-like ES cell state. …”
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Protocol for detecting 3D dermal fibroblast cellular dynamics in mice using an intravital imaging technique by Toru Hiratsuka, Emanuel Rognoni

“…We describe steps for preparing, labeling, and mounting mice. …”
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Towards a Dual Lateral Flow Nanobiosensor for Simultaneous Detection of Virus Genotype-Specific PCR Products by Dimitra K. Toubanaki, Evdokia Karagouni

“…The positive signals were visualized by gold nanoparticles functionalized with anti-biotin antibody, and the detection was completed within 20 min. …”
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Detection of vehicles and analysis of traffic volume by real-time video-graphic technique using python algorithm by Osman Kantunsung Ramadan, R. Srinivasa Kumar, A. Narender Reddy

“…YOLO performs object detection more effectively due to preprocessing functions, including negative image filtering and image rotation augmentation with enhanced classifier reliability. …”
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From pixels to letters: A high-accuracy CPU-real-time American Sign Language detection pipeline by Jonas Rheiner, Daniel Kerger, Matthias Drüppel

“…We introduce a CPU-real-time American Sign Language (ASL) recognition system designed to bridge communication barriers between the deaf community and the broader public. Our multi-step pipeline includes preprocessing, a hand detection stage, and a classification model using a MobileNetV3 convolutional neural network backbone followed by a classification head. …”
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Schizophrenia detection from electroencephalogram signals using image encoding and wrapper-based deep feature selection approach by Utathya Aich, Arghyasree Saha, Marcin Woźniak, Muhammad Fazal Ijaz, Pawan Kumar Singh

“…Using these images in the second step, two pre-trained deep learning models are implemented using transfer learning to extract features for the detection of schizophrenia. …”
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Polarization modulated spectroscopic ellipsometry-based surface plasmon resonance biosensor for E. coli K12 detection by Soraya Zangenehzadeh, Emil Agocs, Fenja Schröder, Nassima Amroun, Rebekka Biedendieck, Dieter Jahn, Axel Günther, Lei Zheng, Bernhard Roth, Hans-Hermann Johannes, Wolfgang Kowalsky

“…For detection, the gold surface was functionalized with anti-Escherichia coli antibodies, and E. coli K12 was attached to them. …”
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Application of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Algorithm with ResNet-101 Architecture for Monkey Pox Detection in Human by Al Fathir Rizal Januar, Jamaludin Indra, Dwi Sulistya Kusumaningrum, Sutan Faisal

“…The pre-processing steps include normalization and resizing of images to 224×224 pixels. …”
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A machine learning based authentication and intrusion detection scheme for IoT users anonymity preservation in fog environment. by Khondokar Oliullah, Md Whaiduzzaman, Md Julkar Nayeen Mahi, Tony Jan, Alistair Barros

“…In this paper, we incorporate a two-step authentication process, starting with anonymous authentication using a secret ID with Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), followed by an intrusion detection algorithm for users flagged as suspicious activity. …”
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