A Secure Data Collection Method Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning and Lightweight Authentication by Yunlong Wang, Jie Zhang, Guangjie Han, Dugui Chen

“…To address such challenges, we propose a lightweight chain authentication protocol for scalable IoT environments (LCAP-SIoT), which uses Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) and distributed authentication to secure communications, and a secure data collection algorithm, named LS-QMIX, which fuses the LCAP-SIoT and Q-learning Mixer (QMIX) algorithm to optimize the path planning and cooperation efficiency of the multi-UAV system. …”
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A Cross-Stage Focused Small Object Detection Network for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Assisted Maritime Applications by Gege Ding, Jiayue Liu, Dongsheng Li, Xiaming Fu, Yucheng Zhou, Mingrui Zhang, Wantong Li, Yanjuan Wang, Chunxu Li, Xiongfei Geng

“…The CFSD-UAVNet model was evaluated on the publicly available SeaDronesSee maritime dataset and compared with other cutting-edge algorithms. The experimental results showed that the CFSD-UAVNet model achieved an mAP@50 of 80.1% with only 1.7 M parameters and a computational cost of 10.2 G, marking a 12.1% improvement over YOLOv8 and a 4.6% increase compared to DETR. …”
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Using machine vision to determine the rotational forces of electric motors by O.O. Shelukha, K.V. Molchanova, I.H. Babichev

“…The system has a user interface and allows visualizing the received data. To improve the dynamic characteristics of the system, it is proposed to optimize image processing algorithms, use more powerful computing resources, implement hardware acceleration, and optimize the transmission of the video stream.…”
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Recent advances in machine learning applications for MXene materials: Design, synthesis, characterization, and commercialization for energy and environmental applications by Sodiq Abiodun Kareem, Makinde Akindeji Ibrahim, Justus Uchenna Anaele, Olajesu Favor Olanrewaju, Emmanuel Omosegunfunmi Aikulola, Michael Oluwatosin Bodunrin

“…Techniques such as genetic algorithms, evolutionary algorithms, and Bayesian optimization accelerate the discovery of novel MXene phases tailored for specific uses. …”
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Intelligent Data Processing Methods for the Atypical Values Correction of Stock Quotes by T. V. Zolotova, D. A. Volkova

“…The multiple imputation method creates for each missing value not one, but many imputations, which avoids a systematic error, but at the expense of high computational costs. For the initial data used in the work, the best result was shown by the implementation of the multiple imputation algorithm based on the detected outliers by the support vector method.Conclusion. …”
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A 3D reconstruction platform for complex plants using OB-NeRF by Sixiao Wu, Changhao Hu, Boyuan Tian, Yuan Huang, Shuo Yang, Shanjun Li, Shengyong Xu

“…Furthermore, the precision of the reconstruction was enhanced by optimizing camera poses. An exposure adjustment phase was integrated to improve the algorithm's robustness in uneven lighting conditions. …”
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From Culture-Negative to DNA-Positive: The Molecular Revolution in Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis by Myeongji Kim, Madiha Fida, Omar M. Abu Saleh, Nischal Ranganath

“…A multimodal approach integrating molecular diagnostics with conventional methods is essential to optimize patient management. Further research is needed to refine diagnostic algorithms and improve cost-effectiveness in clinical practice.…”
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Method of Diagnostics of Operation Modes of Individual Heat Supply Units, Allowing to Detect Pre-Emergency Situations at an Early Stage by Dvortsevoy A.I., Borush O.V., Khoreva V.A., Yakovina I.N.

“…This was confirmed by the "Elbow Method", which determined the optimal number, which made it possible to significantly improve the forecasting of emergency modes. …”
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The Role of Immunohistochemistry as a Surrogate Marker in Molecular Subtyping and Classification of Bladder Cancer by Tatiana Cano Barbadilla, Martina Álvarez Pérez, Juan Daniel Prieto Cuadra, Mª Teresa Dawid de Vera, Fernando Alberca-del Arco, Isabel García Muñoz, Rocío Santos-Pérez de la Blanca, Bernardo Herrera-Imbroda, Elisa Matas-Rico, Mª Isabel Hierro Martín

“…Further research is required to determine the optimal combination of markers, establish a consensus diagnostic algorithm, and validate IHC through large-scale trials. …”
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Evaluating the performance and feasibility of integrating thermoelectric generators with solar photovoltaic panels: A case study by D Lakshmi Satya Nagasri, ram kumar Alajingi, Ponnambalam Pathipooranam, S. Senthil raja, Mohd Faiz bin Mohd Salleh, R. Marimuthu

“…Further, a conclusion is drawn from the techno-economic analysis to focus on optimizing the number of TEGs placed under SPV and improving MPPT algorithms to enhance performance and reduce costs.…”
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A novel Hadamard matrix based hybrid compressive sensing technique for enhancing energy efficiency and network longevity by Balamurali S, Kathirvelu M, SatheeshKumar Palanisamy, Tagrid Abdullah N. Alshalali

“…By adopting improved versions of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO), and novel Hadamard matrix-based hybrid compressed sensing techniques, NHM-HCS enhances the network’s lifespan and improves other performance metrics. …”
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Design of FPGA-Based Accelerator for Convolutional Neural Network under Heterogeneous Computing Framework with OpenCL by Li Luo, Yakun Wu, Fei Qiao, Yi Yang, Qi Wei, Xiaobo Zhou, Yongkai Fan, Shuzheng Xu, Xinjun Liu, Huazhong Yang

“…Simulation results show that the calculation speed could be improved by adopting the proposed optimizing strategy. …”
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Securing fruit trees future: AI-driven early warning and predictive systems for abiotic stress in changing climate by Muhammad Ahtasham Mushtaq, Muhammad Ateeq, Muhammad Ikram, Shariq Mahmood Alam, Muhammad Mohsin Kaleem, Muhammad Atiq Ashraf, Muhammad Asim, Khalid F. Almutairi, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Fareeha Shireen

“…Specifically, multi-omics, data accessibility, algorithmic biases, the cost of implementation and requirements for robust training programs need to integrate for sustainable agriculture. …”
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IMAGE SEGMENTATION AND OBJECT SELECTION BASED ON MULTI-THRESHOLD PROCESSING by Vladimir Yu. Volkov, Oleg A. Markelov, Mikhail I. Bogachev

“…Although this is achieved at the cost of the resource-consuming multi-threshold analysis procedure for each processed image, this can be also partially compensated by the simplicity of the algorithm and its possible parallel implementation.…”
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DEVELOPMENT OF A GRAVITATIONAL AND PENDULUM SOLAR TRACKER FOR STANDALONE PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS by Jorge A. Wissmann, Carlos E. C. Nogueira, Marcelo M. M. Zampiva, Jair A. C. Siqueira, Doglas Bassegio

“…A tracking prototype was developed whose structure is classified as chronological due to its fixed rotation, manual as it requires daily adjustment, single-axis azimuthal, and "analog" as it lacks motors, sensors, or algorithms. The results showed that the developed tracking prototype achieved a 9.69% energy production increase during the research period, with peaks of 35.51% on sunny days, and a significant efficiency improvement during the early morning and late afternoon. …”
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Approaches for handling imbalanced data used in machine learning in the healthcare field: A case study on Chagas disease database prediction. by André G Coimbra, Cleiane G Oliveira, Matheus P Libório, Hasheem Mannan, Laercio I Santos, Elisa Fusco, Marcos F S V D'Angelo

“…The application of these techniques aims to improve the quality of life for individuals, reduce healthcare costs, and allocate available resources more efficiently, making it a preventive action.…”
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Damage prediction of rear plate in Whipple shields based on machine learning method by Chenyang Wu, Xiangbiao Liao, Lvtan Chen, Xiaowei Chen

“…The results demonstrate that the training and prediction accuracies using the Random Forest (RF) algorithm significantly surpass those using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Support Vector Machine (SVM). …”
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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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Research and Application of a Health Management Device for the Electrical Control Cabinet of the EMU by Yongshen WU, Jian FENG, Mingshuai ZHANG, Chaoyue JU, Feihong YI

“…The usage of the device can also beneficial to the intelligent maintenance of electrical cabinets and optimize maintenance costs.…”
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FedACT: An adaptive chained training approach for federated learning in computing power networks by Min Wei, Qianying Zhao, Bo Lei, Yizhuo Cai, Yushun Zhang, Xing Zhang, Wenbo Wang

“…We conduct extensive experiments on two datasets of CIFAR-10 and MNIST, and the results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm offers improved accuracy, diminished communication costs, and reduced network delays.…”
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