Recent technical advancements and clinical applications of MR-guided radiotherapy in lung cancer treatment by Chi Ma, Xiao Wang, Ke Nie, Zhenyu Xiong, Keying Xu, Ning Yue, Yin Zhang

“…Additionally, MRgRT could potentially allow multileaf collimator (MLC) tracking to further improve the treatment efficiency. Recent technological innovations, including AI-powered auto-contouring algorithms, deep-learning (DL) based prediction models, and adaptive treatment strategies, further optimize MRgRT by improving workflow efficiency and reducing treatment time. …”
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Impact of occupancy behavior on building energy efficiency: What’s next in detection and monitoring technologies? by Wenjie Song, John Calautit

“…Finally, economic feasibility considerations such as installation costs and associated energy savings achieved through occupancy-driven heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC ) optimization are crucial for large-scale implementation. …”
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Harnessing AI forward and backward chaining with telemetry data for enhanced diagnostics and prognostics of smart devices by Muhammad Shoaib Farooq, Rizwan Pervez Mir, Atif Alvi, Kilian Tutusaus, Eduardo Garcia Villena, Fadwa Alrowais, Hanen Karamti, Imran Ashraf

“…Accurate early diagnosis and prediction of potential failures have the capability to greatly improve maintenance efficiency, minimize downtime, and optimize cost.…”
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Validation of Sea Surface Temperature From GK-2A Geostationary Satellite and Error Reduction Considering Impact of Satellite Zenith Angle by Kyung-Ae Park, Hye-Jin Woo, Stephane Saux Picart, Anne O'Carroll, Eunha Sohn, HuiTae Joo, Joon-Soo Lee, Joon-Yong Yang

“…By proposing optimal algorithms for SST retrievals from geostationary satellites, this study is anticipated to improve the monitoring of SSTs in regions covered by GK-2A. …”
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Research Progress on Selective Depolymerization of Waste Plastics to High-Quality Liquid Fuels by Xinze LI, Zhicheng LUO, Rui XIAO

“…Catalytic pyrolysis faces the challenge of rapid catalyst deactivation (resulting in a 30% activity loss after 5 cycles), while microwave systems incur high capital costs. Photocatalysis prioritizes gaseous products (e.g., H2, CH4) with liquid fuel selectivity below 15% for most polymers. …”
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Energy-Efficient Trajectory Planning With Joint Device Selection and Power Splitting for mmWaves-Enabled UAV-NOMA Networks by Ahmad Gendia, Osamu Muta, Sherief Hashima, Kohei Hatano

“…Dynamic selection of suitable hovering spots within the target zone where the battery-constrained UAV needs to be positioned as well as calibrated NOMA power control with proper device pairing are critical for optimized performance. We propose cost-subsidized multiarmed bandit (CS-MAB) and double deep Q-network (DDQN)-based solutions to jointly address the problems of dynamic UAV path design, device pairing, and power splitting for downlink data transmission in NOMA-based systems. …”
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Predictive model for determining the indications for automated 3D ultrasound for screening patients at low risk of developing breast tumors by A. E. Garanina, A. V. Kholin

“…The developed algorithms will help optimize screening and referral for additional examinations, which is of practical importance for improving diagnostics and optimizing healthcare resources.…”
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Performance Evaluation of Robotic Harvester with Integrated Real-Time Perception and Path Planning for Dwarf Hedge-Planted Apple Orchard by Tantan Jin, Xiongzhe Han, Pingan Wang, Yang Lyu, Eunha Chang, Haetnim Jeong, Lirong Xiang

“…For motion planning, a Dynamic Temperature Simplified Transition Adaptive Cost Bidirectional Transition-Based Rapidly Exploring Random Tree (DSA-BiTRRT) algorithm was developed, demonstrating significant improvements in the path planning performance. …”
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A Full-Life-Cycle Modeling Framework for Cropland Abandonment Detection Based on Dense Time Series of Landsat-Derived Vegetation and Soil Fractions by Qiangqiang Sun, Zhijun You, Ping Zhang, Hao Wu, Zhonghai Yu, Lu Wang

“…Compared to the traditional yearly land cover-based approach (with an overall accuracy of 77.39%), this algorithm can overcome the propagation of classification errors (with product accuracy from 74.47% to 85.11%), especially in terms of improving the ability to capture changes at finer spatial scales. …”
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Future of Forestry Sector Logistics by Leonel J. R. Nunes

“…Results: The results demonstrated that optimization algorithms reduced transportation costs and carbon emissions. …”
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High-Precision Extraction Method for Blade Tip-Timing Signal with Eddy Current Sensor by Ji-wang Zhang, Ke-qin Ding, Guang Chen

“…A new denoising and shaping algorithm based on ensemble empirical mode decomposition (EEMD) was introduced for the errors caused by background noise. …”
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A novel method for soil organic carbon prediction using integrated ‘ground-air-space’ multimodal remote sensing data by Yilin Bao, Xiangtian Meng, Huanjun Liu, Mengyuan Xu, Mingchang Wang

“…The SOC prediction experiments conducted in Youyi, the largest state farm in China, demonstrate that Model (iii) achieves the highest accuracy with the GNN model. This model improves coefficient of determination (R2) and ratio of performance to interquartile distance (RPIQ) by 0.09 and 0.28, respectively, and reduces root mean square error (RMSE) by 0.52 g kg−1 compared to Model (ii). …”
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Revolutionizing pharmacology: AI-powered approaches in molecular modeling and ADMET prediction by Irfan Pathan, Arif Raza, Adarsh Sahu, Mohit Joshi, Yamini Sahu, Yash Patil, Mohammad Adnan Raza, Ajazuddin

“…Special attention is given to de novo drug design using generative adversarial networks (GANs) and variational autoencoders (VAEs), as well as AI-driven high-throughput virtual screening that reduces computational costs while improving hit identification. The review also discusses platforms like Deep-PK and DeepTox for pharmacokinetics and toxicity prediction using graph-based descriptors and multitask learning. …”
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A longan-picking sequence planning method for UAV system based on multi-target tracking by Kaixuan Wu, Meiqi Zhang, Linlin Shi, Hengxu Chen, Yuju Mai, Mingda Luo, Hengyi Lin, Jun Li

“…A LonTsp planning algorithm is used for path planning, optimizing picking paths to reduce total picking time by 19.1% and lowering UAV energy consumption and time costs. …”
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A Hierarchical Control Framework for Coordinating CAV-Dedicated Lane Allocation and Signal Timing at Isolated Intersections in Mixed Traffic Environments by Feng Chen, Cunbao Zhang, Yu Cao

“…With the rapid development of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), numerous studies have demonstrated that CAV-dedicated lanes (CAV-DLs) can significantly enhance traffic efficiency. However, most existing studies primarily focus on optimizing either CAV trajectory planning or traffic signal control, and the integration of CAV-DLs and signal control for improved spatiotemporal resource utilization remains underexplored. …”
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Automated Quality Control of Cleaning Processes in Automotive Components Using Blob Analysis by Simone Mari, Giovanni Bucci, Fabrizio Ciancetta, Edoardo Fiorucci, Andrea Fioravanti

“…The proposed approach offers a cost-effective and scalable solution for real-time quality control in industrial environments, with the potential to improve process reliability and reduce waste due to surface defects.…”
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Vulnerability Assessment in Karst Aquifers with EPIK and COP Indices Calibration by Hamid Kardan Moghadam, Amir Reza Nemati Mansour, Abbas Akbarzadeh, Ali Mirarabi

“…In order to calibrate the GQI qualitative index with the zoning of the springs in the region, whale optimization algorithms were used. In this calibration, the weights and ranks of the two vulnerability indices were determined. …”
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RSWD-YOLO: A Walnut Detection Method Based on UAV Remote Sensing Images by Yansong Wang, Xuanxi Yang, Haoyu Wang, Huihua Wang, Zaiqing Chen, Lijun Yun

“…Furthermore, to optimize the detection performance under hardware resource constraints, we apply knowledge distillation to RSWD-YOLO, thereby further improving the detection accuracy. …”
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Beyond Linearity: Uncovering the Complex Spatiotemporal Drivers of New-Type Urbanization and Eco-Environmental Resilience Coupling in China’s Chengdu–Chongqing Economic Circle with... by Caoxin Chen, Shiyi Wang, Meixi Liu, Ke Huang, Qiuyi Guo, Wei Xie, Jiangjun Wan

“…The results reveal the following: (1) NTU and EER levels steadily improved from 2004 to 2022, although coordination between cities still requires enhancement; (2) CCD exhibited a temporal pattern of “progressive escalation and continuous optimization,” and a spatial pattern of “dual-core leadership and regional diffusion,” with most cities shifting from NTU-lagged to synchronized development; (3) environmental regulations (MAR) and fixed asset investment (FIX) emerged as the most influential CCD drivers, and significant nonlinear interactions were observed, particularly those involving population size (HUM); (4) CCD drivers exhibited complex spatiotemporal heterogeneity, characterized by “stage dominance—marginal variation—spatial mismatch.” …”
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Deep learning-based prediction of individualized Real-time FSH doses in GnRH agonist long protocols by Na Kong, Yu Xia, Zhilong Wang, Hui Zhang, Liyan Duan, Yingchun Zhu, Chenyang Huang, Guijun Yan, Jie Mei, Wujun Li, Haixiang Sun

“…Most existing models are limited to static predictions of initial doses and do not support real-time adjustments throughout stimulation. …”
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