GeoTemporal clustering for aquifer delineation: a big data approach to synchronizing and analyzing variable-length groundwater time series by Khalid ElHaj, Dalal Alshamsi

“…This technique is adaptive and can be improved through ongoing monitoring. The algorithm components are modular and upgradable thus future studies should optimize and test their generalizability using additional datasets.…”
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Exploring Monte Carlo Negotiation Search with Nontrivial Agreements by Elijah Alden Malaby, John Licato

“…We demonstrate significant improvement of our algorithm over random agreement sampling, although further work is required to more consistently produce optimal agreements.…”
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RDW-YOLO: A Deep Learning Framework for Scalable Agricultural Pest Monitoring and Control by Jiaxin Song, Ke Cheng, Fei Chen, Xuecheng Hua

“…This study introduces RDW-YOLO, an improved pest detection algorithm based on YOLO11, featuring three key innovations. …”
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Deep learning-based technique for investigating the behavior of MEMS systems with multiwalled carbon nanotubes and electrically actuated microbeams by Muhammad Amir, Jamshaid Ul Rahman, Ali Hasan Ali, Ali Raza, Zaid Ameen Abduljabbar, Husam A. Neamah

“…Numerical simulations and graphical demonstrations are presented to verify the accuracy and efficiency of the algorithm. • The study develops a novel DNN-based model to solve non-linear systems in MEMS, particularly for oscillators with MWCNTs. • Deep learning optimizers are applied to improve the accuracy and efficiency of predicting MEMS behavior. • Numerical simulations confirm the effectiveness of the proposed methodology.…”
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Foreign object detection for mining conveyor belts based on YOLOv5n-CND by SUN Aoran, ZHAO Peipei, YANG Di, ZHANG Junyi, YU Hongjian

“…The mAP@0.5 and mAP@0.5:0.95 of YOLOv5n-CND were 2.6% and 3.4% higher than YOLOv5n, and 1.7% and 3.8% higher than YOLOv5s-CBAM, respectively. Although the model’s parameter count slightly increased compared to the YOLOv5n model, it was still lower than that of other models. …”
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Energy-based segmentation methods for images with non-Gaussian noise by Jiatao Zhong, Shiyin Du, Canruo Shen, Yiting Chen, Min Gao, Medha Naidu, Xiaoping Shi, Yuejiao Fu

“…We apply the Kullback–Leibler (KL) divergence to demonstrate the feasibility of our method for non-Gaussian noisy images. Notably, the algorithm automatically determines whether the model is solvable using a Gaussian approach and, if not, effortlessly switches to a non-Gaussian alternative. …”
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Evaluation of Baby Leaf Products Using Hyperspectral Imaging Techniques by Antonietta Eliana Barrasso, Claudio Perone, Roberto Romaniello

“…The transition to efficient production requires innovative water control techniques to maximize irrigation efficiency and minimize waste. Analyzing and optimizing irrigation practices is essential to improve water use and reduce environmental impact. …”
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High-Dimensional Projected Clustering for Learner Competency Analysis in Medical Training Programs by Sandhya Harikumar, C. S. Jayamohan Pillai, V. Vani Chithra, Raghu Raman, Mr Kaimal, Kai-Yu Tang, Prema Nedungadi

“…Additionally, weak learners deficient in crucial healthcare areas are identified, and the model recommends the most qualified professionals for specific critical care cases.…”
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RUL Prediction Based on MBGD-WGAN-GRU for Lithium-Ion Batteries by Zhiguo Zhao, Ke Li, Yibo Dai, Biao Chen, Yeqin Wang, Qian Zhao

“…The extracted IHF and expanded training set are then used to train a gated recurrent unit (GRU) model, leveraging GRU’s strengths in sequential data processing to improve the characterization of battery aging trends. …”
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Digital augmentation of aftercare for patients with anorexia nervosa: the TRIANGLE RCT and economic evaluation by Janet Treasure, Katie Rowlands, Valentina Cardi, Suman Ambwani, David McDaid, Jodie Lord, Danielle Clark Bryan, Pamela Macdonald, Eva Bonin, Ulrike Schmidt, Jon Arcelus, Amy Harrison, Sabine Landau

“…From the health system and societal perspectives, there is an 11.5% and 25% probability of being cost-effective at a willingness-to-pay threshold of £20,000 per QALY gained. Over time, most outcome variables improved, although patients remained symptomatic. …”
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EdgeGuard: Decentralized Medical Resource Orchestration via Blockchain-Secured Federated Learning in IoMT Networks by Sakshi Patni, Joohyung Lee

“…We have made several technological advances, including a lightweight blockchain consensus mechanism designed for IoMT networks, an adaptive edge resource allocation method based on reinforcement learning, and a federated learning algorithm optimized for medical data with differential privacy. …”
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An Approach for Detecting Faulty Lines in a Small-Current, Grounded System Using Learning Spiking Neural P Systems with NLMS by Yangheng Hu, Yijin Wu, Qiang Yang, Yang Liu, Shunli Wang, Jianping Dong, Xiaohua Zeng, Dapeng Zhang

“…An adaptive learning mechanism was introduced to optimize the convergence and precision of the detection model. …”
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Study on Color Detection of Korla Fragrant Pears by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Combined with PLSR by Yifan Xia, Yang Liu, Hong Zhang, Jikai Che, Qing Liang

“…The optimal detection models were determined. The results indicated that pre-processing and characteristic extraction improved the accuracy of the PLSR model. …”
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Detecting Simulated Nosocomial Disease Outbreaks with Sequential Monte Carlo Methods by Dr Conor Rosato

“…Conclusion: By detecting nosocomial disease outbreaks early, healthcare facilities can implement timely interventions to mitigate the spread of infections, protect vulnerable patients and optimize resource allocation. Our methodology offers a valuable tool for improving infection control practices and enhancing patient safety in healthcare settings.…”
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A Novel Nonlinear Adaptive Control Method for Longitudinal Speed Control for Four-Independent-Wheel Autonomous Vehicles by Jinhua Zhang, Zhenghao Chen, Jinshi Yu

“…Based on the design of the upper controller, an innovative optimized longitudinal force distribution strategy and the construction of a tire reverse longitudinal slip model are proposed, followed by the design of a fuzzy PID controller as the lower slip ratio controller to achieve precise whole-vehicle longitudinal speed tracking and improve overall control performance. …”
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NEW ORGANIZATION PROCESS OF FEATURE SELECTION BY FILTER WITH CORRELATION-BASED FEATURES SELECTION METHOD by Olga Solovei

“…To implement the specified tasks, the following methods were used: information theory, process theory, algorithm theory, statistics theory, sampling techniques, data modeling theory, science experiments. …”
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Machine learning integrates region-specific microbial signatures to distinguish geographically adjacent populations within a province by Li Luo, Li Luo, Bangwei Chen, Bangwei Chen, Shengyin Zeng, Shengyin Zeng, Yaxin Li, Yaxin Li, Xiaolin Chen, Xiaolin Chen, Jianguo Zhang, Xiangjie Guo, Shujin Li, Lei Ruan, Shida Zhu, Cairong Gao, Cuntai Zhang, Tao Li

“…However, the gut microbiota variations among people residing in different regions within a province remain enigmatic.MethodsShotgun metagenomics sequencing was performed to analyze the gut microbiota of 381 unrelated Chinese Han individuals living in two cities (Wuhan and Shiyan) of Hubei Province. To obtain the optimal model that can distinguish geographically close populations, three machine learning (ML) algorithms based on microbiota or functions were employed.ResultsSignificant differences in microbial α diversity and β diversity were observed. …”
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CPP: a path planning method taking into account obstacle shadow hiding by Ruixin Zhang, Qing Xu, Youneng Su, Ruoxu Chen, Kai Sun, Fengchang Li, Guo Zhang

“…Comparative analysis showed that CPP significantly outperformed five other algorithms—RRT, Improved B-RRT, RRT*, Informed RRT*, and Potential Field-by reducing running time by 46.01% to 93.3%, increasing path safety by 10.42% to 83.44%, and improving path smoothness, making it particularly effective for path planning in tactical scenarios involving unmanned vehicles.…”
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Design of Command and Dispatch System for Automatic Reading of Meter Images in Substations by UAV Inspection Photos by Guanghong Deng, Liangpei Lin, Baihao Lin, Wenlong Jing, Xiaodan Zhao, Yong Li, Rui Yang, Shidun Xie, Pengfeng Wei

“…Second, the detected meter images are fed into the image segmentation model. The backbone network of the Deeplabv3[Formula: see text] algorithm is improved by using the MobileNetv3 network, which not only effectively extracts pointers and scales, but also makes the model more lightweight. …”
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Predicting the Remaining Useful Life of an Aircraft Engine Using a Stacked Sparse Autoencoder with Multilayer Self-Learning by Jian Ma, Hua Su, Wan-lin Zhao, Bin Liu

“…However, the hyperparameters of the deep learning, which significantly impact the feature extraction and prediction performance, are determined based on expert experience in most cases. The grid search method is introduced in this paper to optimize the hyperparameters of the proposed aircraft engine RUL prediction model. …”
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