Prevalence and patterns of antiretroviral resistance in HIV-infected Latin American asylum seekers by Samuel Manzano, Juan Torres-Macho, Neda Deihim-Rahampour, Guillermo Cuevas, Felipe Perez-Garcia, Luz Balsalobre, Salvador Resino, Matilde Sanchez-Conde, Jorge Valencia, Pablo Ryan

“…These findings underscore the need for optimized treatment strategies and improved healthcare access for migrant populations with HIV.…”
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Convolutional neural networks and vision transformers for Plankton Classification by Loris Nanni, Alessandra Lumini, Leonardo Barcellona, Stefano Ghidoni

“…The study considers the creation of ensembles combining different Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models and transformer architectures to understand whether different optimization algorithms can result in more robust and efficient classification across various plankton datasets. …”
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Rapid and Accurate Measurement of Major Soybean Components Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy by Chenxiao Li, Jiatong Yu, Sheng Wang, Qinglong Zhao, Qian Song, Yanlei Xu

“…Thirty soybean samples from diverse sources were collected, and 360 spectral measurements were acquired using a 900–1700 nm NIR spectrometer after grinding and standardized sampling. To improve model robustness, preprocessing strategies such as standard normal variate (SNV), multiplicative scatter correction (MSC), and Savitzky–Golay derivatives were applied. …”
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Digital Land Suitability Assessment for Irrigated Cultivation of Some Agricultural Crops Using Machine Learning Approaches (Case Study: Qazvin-Abyek) by F. Jannati, F. Sarmadian

“…The utilization of modern mapping techniques such as digital soil mapping and machine learning algorithms can significantly improve the accuracy of land suitability assessment and crop performance prediction. …”
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Convergence and Quantum Advantage of Trotterized MERA for Strongly-Correlated Systems by Qiang Miao, Thomas Barthel

“…Furthermore, we show how the convergence can be substantially improved by building up the MERA layer by layer in the initialization stage and by scanning through the phase diagram during optimization. …”
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Human-based metaheuristics and non-parametric learning for groundwater-prone area mapping by Seyed Vahid Razavi-Termeh, Abolghasem Sadeghi-Niaraki, Seyedeh Zeinab Shogrkhodaei, Biswajeet Pradhan, Soo-Mi Choi

“…This research introduces a novel approach combining human-based metaheuristics—Teaching Learning Based Optimization (TLBO) and Cultural Algorithms (CA)—with non-parametric Decision Tree (DT) models. …”
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Full-chain comprehensive assessment and multi-scenario simulation of geological disaster vulnerability based on the VSD framework: a case study of Yunnan province in China by Li Xu, Shucheng Tan, Runyang Li

“…Furthermore, the Ordered Weighted Averaging (OWA) algorithm and the Partical Swarm Optimization-Support Vector Machine (PSO-SVM) model were combined to simulate future GDV scenarios for 2030–2050 under three development preferences: environment oriented, status quo, and economically oriented. …”
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Calibration of the Composition of Low-Alloy Steels by the Interval Partial Least Squares Using Low-Resolution Emission Spectra with Baseline Correction by M. V. Belkov, K. Y. Catsalap, M. A. Khodasevich, D. A. Korolko, A. V. Aseev

“…Further improvement of calibration accuracy was achieved by using the adaptive iteratively reweighted penalized least squares algorithm for spectrum baseline correction. …”
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Multi-Fidelity Machine Learning for Identifying Thermal Insulation Integrity of Liquefied Natural Gas Storage Tanks by Wei Lin, Meitao Zou, Mingrui Zhao, Jiaqi Chang, Xiongyao Xie

“…The results of the data experiments demonstrate that the multi-fidelity framework outperforms models trained solely on low- or high-fidelity data, achieving a coefficient of determination of 0.980 and a root mean square error of 0.078 m. Three machine learning algorithms—Multilayer Perceptron, Random Forest, and Extreme Gradient Boosting—were evaluated to determine the optimal implementation. …”
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Research on High Arch Dam Deformation Monitoring Model with Deep Capturing Related Features in Factor-time Dimensions by XUE Jianghan, ZHANG Pengtao, TIAN Jichen, LU Xiang, CHEN Jiankang, Guo Yinju

“…However, at the present stage, the dam prediction model based on machine learning mostly adopts the means of data preprocessing, using optimization algorithm, and using the model's characteristics to stack multiple models, lacking in in-depth consideration of the physical mechanism of dam deformation. …”
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Travel Time Prediction of Urban Agglomeration Significance Channel: A Case Study on the Cross-Hangzhou Bay Channel by Wang Yu, Hu Xiaowei, Cui Shu, Rao Zonghao

“…The Yangtze River Delta is one of the most economically dynamic urban agglomerations in China, with the Hangzhou Bay Bridge and Jiashao Bridge serving as crucial sea-crossing transportation corridors. …”
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Multi task detection method for operating status of belt conveyor based on DR-YOLOM by Yongan LI, Tengjie CHEN, Hongwei WANG, Zhihao ZHANG

“…Faster RCNN and Yolov8 were used to compare the performance of object detection, and the loss function and accuracy curve before and after model improvement were compared. The results show that compared to mainstream single detection algorithms, DR-YOLOM multi task detection algorithm has better comprehensive detection ability, and this algorithm can ensure high target recognition accuracy, segmentation accuracy, and appropriate inference speed with a small number of parameters. …”
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EPIGENETIC REGULATION OF GENE EXPRESSION IN HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA: THERAPEUTIC PERSPECTIVES by R. B. Samsonov, Z. A. Radzhabova, Yu. V. Cheburkin, V. A. Klyuge, E. V. Tkachenko, A. V. Malek

“…Despite the fact that tumors of head and neck are generally available for visual inspection, about 60–70 % of the patients are diagnosed with it at advanced (III or IV) stages of the disease. Unfortunately, optimization of diagnostic algorithms and wide implementation of instrumental diagnostics (ultrasound examination, computed tomography, fiber endoscopy) do not improve the situation. …”
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Distributed Authentication of Power Grid Safety and Stability Control Terminals Based on DHT and Blockchain by Yening LAI, Ke FENG, Tongwei YU, Wang WANG, Guanjun TANG

“…The proposed scheme improves the communication safety between terminals of the power grid safety and stability control system without affecting the communication efficiency, thus ensuring the safe and stable operation of power grid.…”
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Monolayer graphene/platinum-modified 3D origami microfluidic paper-based biosensor for smartphone-assisted biomarkers detection by Arda Fridua Putra, Annisa Septyana Ningrum, Suyanto Suyanto, Vania Mitha Pratiwi, Muhammad Yusuf Hakim Widianto, Irkham Irkham, Wulan Tri Wahyuni, Isnaini Rahmawati, Fu-Ming Wang, Chi-Hsien Huang, Ruri Agung Wahyuono

“…Conclusion: The 3D origami structure facilitates efficient fluid handling and multiplex detection, while the nanocatalyst modification improves pore infiltration and sensitivity. This work demonstrates, for the first time, a cost-effective, portable, and high-performance biosensor for dual biomarker detection, offering substantial promise for point-of-care diagnostics in neurological and metabolic health monitoring.   …”
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Modelling and Optimisation of Hysteresis and Sensitivity of Multicomponent Flexible Sensing Materials by Kai Chen, Qiang Gao, Yijin Ouyang, Jianyong Lei, Shuge Li, Songxiying He, Guotian He

“…Furthermore, the sensing performance in this study shows a significant enhancement compared to prior research, with the hysteresis performance improved by 31% and sensitivity increased by 26%. This approach enhances the experimental efficiency and reduces costs. …”
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High-robustness integrated adversarial training method for fingerprint-based indoor localization systems by ZHANG Xuejun, LI Mei, CHEN Hui, WANG Guohua

“…In EDEAD, the data distillation technique was employed to improve the quality of the augmented data and the early stopping algorithm was used to save training costs. …”
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Experimental Study on the Unsteady Characteristics and the Impact Performance of a High-Pressure Submerged Cavitation Jet by Yongfei Yang, Wei Li, Weidong Shi, Ling Zhou, Wenquan Zhang

“…The impact load of the cavitation jet is mainly affected by the stand-off distance of the nozzle from the impinged target, while the nozzle outlet geometry also has an effect on the impact performance. Optimizing the stand-off distance and the outlet geometry of the nozzles is found to be a good way to improve the performance of the cavitation jet.…”
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Association of MTHFR Polymorphisms with H-Type Hypertension: A Systemic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy by Yixuan Kong, Jinghui Zheng, Lijuan Li, Liying Lu, Jie Wang

“…A network meta-analysis of diagnostic test and Thakkinstian’s algorithm were used to select the most appropriate genetic model, along with false-positive report probability (FPRP) for noteworthy associations. …”
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An SVDD-based post-processing approach for vibration risk assessment of the hydro-turbine-generator in a large hydropower station by Jinliang Zhang, Fengwei Yang, Chao Liang, Yuansheng Zhang, Yongchang Li

“…Then, the boundary extension operation with detailed theoretical deduction is performed and the extended boundary is further optimized inspired by path planning problem. The advantage of proposed approach is that it can improve the data fitting performance for single dimension (i.e. vibration amplitude) without leading to complex boundary which cannot be used for vibration risk assessment. …”
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