Fast Multimodal Trajectory Prediction for Vehicles Based on Multimodal Information Fusion by Likun Ge, Shuting Wang, Guangqi Wang

“…Finally, we propose a multi-stage decoder that generates more accurate and reasonable predicted trajectories by predicting trajectory reference points and performing spatial and posture optimization on the predicted trajectories. Comparative experiments with existing advanced algorithms demonstrate that our method improves the minimum Average Displacement Error (minADE), minimum Final Displacement Error (minFDE), and Miss Rate (MR) by 10.3%, 10.3%, and 14.5%, respectively, compared to the average performance. …”
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MUFFNet: lightweight dynamic underwater image enhancement network based on multi-scale frequency by Dechuan Kong, Dechuan Kong, Yandi Zhang, Xiaohu Zhao, Yanqiang Wang, Lei Cai

“…A Multi-Scale Joint Loss framework facilitates dynamic network optimization.ResultsExperimental results demonstrate that MUFFNet outperforms existing state-of-the-art models while consuming fewer computational resources and aligning enhanced images more closely with human visual perception.DiscussionThe enhanced images generated by MUFFNet exhibit better alignment with human visual perception, making it a promising solution for improving underwater robotic vision systems.…”
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Flexible interconnected support for decarbonizing local energy systems with high penetration distributed energy resources and electric vehicles by Xuefei Zhang, Niancheng Zhou, Jianquan Liao, Qianggang Wang, Yiyao Zhou, Xiaolong Xu, Edris Pouresmaeil

“…Furthermore, the total line losses of the LESs can be reduced by optimizing the transmitted power of the device by utilizing a genetic algorithm. …”
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An enhanced substation equipment detection method based on distributed federated learning by Zhuyun Li, Qiutong Qin, Yingyi Yang, Xiaoming Mai, Yuya Ieiri, Osamu Yoshie

“…We propose CWA-YOLO, a detection framework integrating multi-scale feature fusion and an enhanced small-object detection head into YOLOv8 to improve accuracy across variable conditions. Additionally, a federated learning (FL) system tailored for substations enables collaborative model training without centralized data sharing, addressing privacy concerns and data heterogeneity. …”
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A Lightweight Method for Road Defect Detection in UAV Remote Sensing Images with Complex Backgrounds and Cross-Scale Fusion by Wenya Zhang, Xiang Li, Lina Wang, Danfei Zhang, Pengfei Lu, Lei Wang, Chuanxiang Cheng

“…Experimental findings indicate that the CSGEH-YOLO algorithm surpasses the baseline YOLOv8s, achieving a 3.1% improvement in mAP. …”
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Numerical Methodology for Enhancing Heat Transfer in a Channel with Arc-Vane Baffles by Piphatpong Thapmanee, Arnut Phila, Khwanchit Wongcharee, Naoki Maruyama, Masafumi Hirota, Varesa Chuwattanakul, Smith Eiamsa-ard

“…The calculations utilize the finite volume method, and the SIMPLE algorithm is executed with the QUICK scheme. For the analysis of turbulent flow, the finite volume method with the Renormalization Group (RNG) <i>k-ε</i> turbulence model was used. …”
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Reliability and Validity of the Single-Camera Markerless Motion Capture System for Measuring Shoulder Range of Motion in Healthy Individuals and Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis:... by Suji Lee, Unhyung Lee, Yohwan Kim, Seungjin Noh, Hungu Lee, Seunghoon Lee

“…Future enhancements to the algorithm and the incorporation of advanced metrics could improve its performance, facilitating broader clinical applications for diagnosing complex shoulder conditions.…”
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A Registration Method for Historical Maps Based on Self-Supervised Feature Matching by Zikang Qin, Yumin Feng, Gang Wu, Qing Dong, Tianxin Han

“…Experimental results indicate that our solution achieves superior performance compared to existing models, with RMSE reduced by up to 20%, ROCC improved by up to 10%, and processing time shortened by at least 15%.…”
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Blind super-resolution network based on local fuzzy discriminative loss for fabric data augmentation by Ning Dai, Xiaohan Hu, Kaixin Xu, Xudong Hu, Yanhong Yuan, Bo Cao, Luhong Shi

“…To address these challenges, this paper proposes a blind super-resolution algorithm for fabric defect data augmentation. The model is based on Real-ESRGAN and has been optimized specifically for the resolution degradation module to better adapt to the resolution degradation process in fabric images. …”
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Role,application and challenges of IoT in smart EV charging management:a review by Tripti Kunj, Kirti Pal

“…Additionally, the paper emphasizes the importance of adaptive algorithms and machine learning models for predictive maintenance and efficient resource allocation. …”
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Empowering Sustainability: The Crucial Role of IoT-Enabled Distributed Learning Systems in Reducing Carbon Footprints by Anjana M S, Aryadevi Remanidevi Devidas, Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh

“…Transitioning to cleaner energy sources and improving energy efficiency are essential steps to reduce the environmental impact of electricity generation. …”
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A comprehensive review of ball detection techniques in sports by Cristiano Moreira, Lino Ferreira, Paulo Jorge Coelho

“…This is a highly debated and researched topic, but most works focus on one sport. Effective generalization of a single method or algorithm to different sports is much harder to achieve. …”
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Neural Network for Underwater Fish Image Segmentation Using an Enhanced Feature Pyramid Convolutional Architecture by Guang Yang, Junyi Yang, Wenyao Fan, Donghe Yang

“…The model was validated using the Fish4Knowledge dataset, and the experimental results demonstrate that the model achieves a Mean Intersection over Union (MIoU) of 95.1%, with improvements of 1.3%, 1.5%, and 1.7% in the MIoU, Mean Pixel Accuracy (PA), and F1 score, respectively, compared to traditional segmentation methods. …”
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Zonal Estimation of the Earliest Winter Wheat Identification Time in Shandong Province Considering Phenological and Environmental Factors by Jiaqi Chen, Xin Du, Chen Wang, Cheng Cai, Guanru Fang, Ziming Wang, Mengyu Liu, Huanxue Zhang

“…Other zones reached optimal timing between late December and late January, all with OA above 95%. …”
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Special Issue on Contemporary Research Studies in Operations Research, Business Analytics, and Business Intelligence by Viswanath Kumar Ganesan, S. Vinodh, Malolan Sundararaman, M. Vimala Rani, M. Mathirajan

“…Globally, enterprises are undergoing significant transformation in line with developments based on industrial revolution by leveraging extensive computing resources, data capture technologies, information processing systems, and advanced data science models that span analytics, optimization, and algorithmic intelligence. …”
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Advanced Human Pose Estimation and Event Classification Using Context-Aware Features and XGBoost Classifier by Wasim Wahid, Aisha Ahmed AlArfaj, Ebtisam Abdullah Alabdulqader, Touseef Sadiq, Hameedur Rahman, Ahmad Jalal

“…Recent deep learning advancements have significantly improved HPE, particularly in crowded scenes and occlusion challenges. …”
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EDUCATIONAL TRAINING SIMULATOR FOR MONITORING READING TECHNIQUE AND SPEED BASED ON SPEECH-TO-TEXT (STT) METHODS by Olesia Barkovska, Heorhii Ivashchenko, Dmytro Rosinskiy, Daniil Zakharov

“…The practical novelty of the study lies in its potential to optimize the process of controlling reading techniques for children with various speech disorders, such as lisping, rhotacismus, and dyslalia, which remains an unsolved problem for existing computer linguistic models. …”
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IMA-FLADRC-Based Electric-Driven High-Speed Maize Precision Seeding Control Strategy and System by Song Wang, Shujuan Yi, Bin Zhao, Yifei Li, Dongming Zhang, Tao Chen, Wensheng Sun

“…An Improve Mayfly Algorithm-Fuzzy Linear Active Disturbance Rejection Control (IMA-FLADRC)-based control strategy is proposed, integrating a fuzzy algorithm to adaptively adjust the proportional coefficient of the Linear State Error Feedback (LSEF) and optimizing key parameters using an IMA, enhancing system adaptability and robustness. …”
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A dynamic cobweb resistance network solution based on a structured zeroing neural network and its applications by Xiaoyu Jiang, Dexin Meng, Yanpeng Zheng, Zhaolin Jiang

“…By leveraging the hidden structural attributes of a Laplacian matrix, the study devises optimized algorithms for the neural network models, which markedly improve computational efficiency. …”
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Shearlet‐based compressed sensing with non‐local similarity for MRI breast image reconstruction by Xiaotao Shao, Caike Wei, Yi Xie, Zhongli Wang, Yan Shen

“…The proposed model is solved by the split Bregman algorithm to obtain the optimized image iteratively. …”
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