A variable threshold ring signature scheme for privacy protection in smart city blockchain applications by Guo Hongzhi, Qin Haowen

“…We further introduce an optimized batch-verification algorithm that cuts the number of expensive pairing checks per signature from O(n) to $$O(1) + n$$ O ( 1 ) + n , dramatically improving throughput. …”
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Experimental and machine learning based analysis of pervious concrete enhanced with fly ash and silica fume by Siva Shanmukha Anjaneya Babu Padavala, Siva Avudaiappan, Venkatesh Noolu

“…Pervious concrete (PC) has quickly gained attention as an eco-friendly solution to urban stormwater management, offering improved drainage performance while decreasing environmental impact. …”
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Federated Learning-Based Credit Card Fraud Detection: A Comparative Analysis of Advanced Machine Learning Models by Zheng Han

“…However, system heterogeneity, communication costs, and data imbalance remain critical. Oversampling techniques, model optimization, and reduced communication rounds were used to mitigate the issues. …”
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Progressive role of artificial intelligence in treatment decision-making in the field of medical oncology by Archana Reddy Bongurala, Dhaval Save, Ankit Virmani

“…AI-driven personalized medicine optimizes treatment strategies, improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. …”
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Analysis of the state of geometrization development and digital modeling in open-pit mining enterprises by M.S. Kunytska, D.S. Polishchyk, O.V. Shapochnikov

“…It was determined that their integrated application provides an increase in the accuracy of reserve assessment by 15–20 % and a reduction in operating costs by 10–15 %. Key development trends are identified: integration of digital technologies, improvement of methods of collecting and processing geospatial data, introduction of machine learning algorithms for risk prediction. …”
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Cluster-based RSU deployment strategy for vehicular ad hoc networks with integration of communication, sensing and computing by Xinrui Gu, Shengfeng Wang, Zhiqing Wei, Zhiyong Feng

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LSTM-MM: Efficient LSTM-Based Mobility Management for Power Inspection Vehicles in Smart Grids by Xiaoyan Wang, Xianfeng Xie, Shengnan Zhao

“…This scheme leverages Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technology to centrally manage vehicle communication and network traffic, integrating trajectory prediction algorithms to forecast the future movements of power inspection vehicles, optimizing route planning, and improving operational efficiency and network performance. …”
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Road Detection, Monitoring, and Maintenance Using Remotely Sensed Data by Nicholas Fiorentini, Massimo Losa

“…This Special Issue on “Road Detection, Monitoring, and Maintenance Using Remotely Sensed Data” presents innovative strategies leveraging remote sensing technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and non-destructive testing (NDT) to optimize road infrastructure assessment. The ten papers published in this issue explore diverse methodologies, including novel deep learning algorithms for road inventory, novel methods for pavement crack detection, AI-enhanced ground-penetrating radar (GPR) imaging for subsurface assessment, high-resolution optical satellite imagery for unpaved road assessment, and aerial orthophotography for road mapping. …”
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Construction of Industrial Economic Management Decision Model Based on Three Parameter Interval Grey Numbers by Pao-Ching Lin, Tzu-Jung Wu, Jui-Chan Huang

“…In addition, through comparative experiments with other decision models, this model has shown superiority in improving profit margins, increasing sales, reducing unit costs, and reducing prediction errors. …”
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A Review of Enhancement Techniques for Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images by Hassn Mazin Al-alaaf, Mohammed Sabah Jarjees

“…This paper presents a comprehensive review of image processing techniques employed to enhance the quality of CBCT images, addressing the challenges posed by acquisition hardware and image reconstruction algorithms. The review covers a range of preprocessing and post-processing methods, including denoising, artifact correction, and resolution improvement techniques. …”
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Exploration of heterogeneity of treatment effects across exercise-based interventions for knee osteoarthritis by Paul A. Dennis, Livia Anderson, Cynthia J. Coffman, Sara Webb, Kelli D. Allen

“…Objective: Variability exists in the degree of improvement patients experience following exercise-based interventions (EBIs) for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), but understanding of this heterogeneity is limited. …”
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AI-Driven Belt Failure Prediction and Prescriptive Maintenance with Motor Current Signature Analysis by João Paulo Costa, José Torres Farinha, Mateus Mendes, Jorge O. Estima

“…The incorporation of LSTM networks and swarm intelligence algorithms led to a significant improvement in predictive capabilities, allowing for the early detection of degradation patterns and timely intervention. …”
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Reducing bias in coronary heart disease prediction using Smote-ENN and PCA. by Xinyi Wei, Boyu Shi

“…Its treatment and prevention face challenges such as high costs, prolonged recovery periods, and limited efficacy of traditional methods. …”
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A Distributed Collaborative Navigation Strategy Based on Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter Integrated Positioning and Model Predictive Control for Global Navigation Satellite System/... by Wanqiang Chen, Yunpeng Jing, Shuo Zhao, Lei Yan, Quancheng Liu, Zichang He

“…This framework predicts and optimizes each robot’s kinematic model, thereby improving the system’s collaborative operations and dynamic decision-making capabilities. …”
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Energy Efficient Heat Exchange Network for the Oil Vacuum Distillation Facility by Ved V.E., Ilchenko M.V., Myronov A.N.

“…The cost curves tools carry out the search of an optimal minimum temperature difference value. …”
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Advancing cardiovascular care through actionable AI innovation by Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai, Arjun Mahajan, Dylan Powell, Mariangela Peruzzi, Roberto Carnevale, Giacomo Frati

“…Indeed, offline RL refers to a class of ML algorithms that learn optimal decision-making policies from a fixed dataset of previously collected experiences—such as electronic health records or registries—without the need for active, real-time interaction with the clinical environment. …”
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Model‐Free Deep Reinforcement Learning with Multiple Line‐of‐Sight Guidance Laws for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Full‐Attitude and Velocity Control by Chengren Yuan, Changgeng Shuai, Zhanshuo Zhang, Jianguo Ma, Yuan Fang, YuChen Sun

“…Conventional proportional–integral–derivative (PID) algorithms require frequent control parameter adjustments under varying voyage conditions, which increases operational and experimental costs. …”
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Development of a justification process for selecting alternative risk reduction measures by Pavlo Saik, Vitalii Tsopa, Olena Yavorska, Serhii Cheberiachko, Mariia Brezitska, Andrii Yavorskyi, Vasyl Lozynskyi, Vasyl Lozynskyi

“…An eleven-step risk management process was designed to determine alternative preventive measures, characterized by feedback loops that enable the selection of optimal risk reduction strategies.ResultsThis study presents algorithms for solving three types of decision-making problems regarding the selection of combinations of preventive measures from a defined set of alternatives. …”
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TinyML and IoT-enabled system for automated chicken egg quality analysis and monitoring by Omoy Kombe Hélène, Martin Kuradusenge, Louis Sibomana, Ipyana Issah Mwaisekwa

“…Traditional methods of egg quality assessment often lack precision and can be time-consuming and costly. This study addresses these challenges by introducing an innovative solution that combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, offering a transformative approach to automating the egg mirage process and improving overall egg quality analysis. …”
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Aviation Construction Projects in the United Arab Emirates: Insights from Construction Professionals by Mariam Abdalla Alketbi, Fikri Dweiri, Doraid Dalalah

“…The majority agreed that AI has the potential to revolutionize project management processes, improving decision-making, and efficiency. AI tools can predict delays, optimize workflows, and enhance safety through real-time data analytics and machine learning algorithms, reducing risks and human error. …”
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