Post-integration based point-line feature visual SLAM in low-texture environments by Yanli Liu, Zhengyuan Feng, Heng Zhang, Wang Dong

“…Abstract To address the issues of weak robustness and low accuracy of traditional SLAM data processing algorithms in weak texture environments such as low light and low contrast, this paper first studies and improves the data feature extraction method, optimizing the AGAST-based feature extraction algorithm to adaptively adjust the extraction threshold according to the gradient size of different data features. …”
Get full text

Uncertainty quantification with graph neural networks for efficient molecular design by Lung-Yi Chen, Yi-Pei Li

“…Using benchmarks from the Tartarus and GuacaMol platforms, our results show that UQ integration via probabilistic improvement optimization (PIO) enhances optimization success in most cases, supporting more reliable exploration of chemically diverse regions. …”
Get full text

On the academic ideology of “Sorting the gangue is sorting the images” by Hongwei MA, Ye ZHANG, Peng WANG, Xiangang CAO, Zhen NIE, Xiaorong WEI, Wenjian ZHOU, Mingzhen ZHANG

“…Coal gangue sorting is the most basic, effective, and important technical measure to improve coal quality. …”
Get full text

Maximum likelihood self-calibration for direction-dependent gain-phase errors with carry-on instrumental sensors:case of deterministic signal model by WANG Ding1, PAN Miao2, WU Ying1

“…Aim at the self-calibration of direction-dependent gain-phase errors in case of deterministic signal model,the maximum likelihood method（MLM） for calibrating the direction-dependent gain-phase errors with carry-on instrumental sensors was presented.In order to maximize the high-dimensional nonlinear cost function appearing in the MLM,an improved alternative projection iteration algorithm,which could optimize the azimuths and direction-dependent gain-phase errors was proposed.The closed-form expressions of the Cramér-Rao bound（CRB） for azimuths and gain-phase errors were derived.Simulation experiments show the effectiveness and advantage of the novel method.…”
Get full text

Research on Behavior Recognition and Online Monitoring System for Liaoning Cashmere Goats Based on Deep Learning by Geng Chen, Zhiyu Yuan, Xinhui Luo, Jinxin Liang, Chunxin Wang

“…YOLOv8n demonstrated superior performance, converging within 50 epochs with an average accuracy of 95.31%, making it a baseline for further improvements. We improved YOLOv8n through dataset expansion, algorithm lightweighting, attention mechanism integration, and loss function optimization. …”
Get full text

Low power IoT device communication through hybrid AES-RSA encryption in MRA mode by Qiang Chang, Tianqi Ma, Wenzhong Yang

“…This modification optimizes computational efficiency and strengthens security.Furthermore, we investigate the feasibility of integrating the RSA and AES algorithms and propose a novel RSA-AES hybrid algorithm MRA. …”
Get full text

Student employment forecasting model based on random forest and multi-features fusion by Zhenguo Xing, Xiao Wu, Jiangjiang Li

“…Secondly, in order to improve the accuracy of the prediction model, a feature selection model combining principal component analysis and random forest algorithm is used to select the optimal subset from the original features. …”
Get full text

Modeling Worldwide Tree Biodiversity Using Canopy Structure Metrics from Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation Data by Jin Xu, Kjirsten Coleman, Volker C. Radeloff, Melissa Songer, Qiongyu Huang

“…With the launch of NASA’s Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI), we evaluated the efficacy of space-borne lidar metrics in predicting tree species richness globally and explored whether integrating spectral vegetation metrics with space-borne lidar data could improve model performances. Using Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) data, we developed three models using the random forest algorithm to predict global tree species richness across climate zones, including a dynamic habitat index (DHI)-only model, a GEDI-only model, and a combined GEDI-DHI model. …”
Get full text

Promoting mental health in the age of new digital tools: balancing challenges and opportunities of social media, chatbots, and wearables by Julien Coelho, Julien Coelho, Florian Pécune, Jean-Arthur Micoulaud-Franchi, Jean-Arthur Micoulaud-Franchi, Bernard Bioulac, Pierre Philip, Pierre Philip

“…Although stigma and discrimination hinder progress, these conditions are often preventable or manageable at minimal cost. The adoption of digital tools in mental health promotion, including telemedicine, online therapy, social media, and wearables, offers promising new avenues to address these issues. …”
Get full text

Multi-Level Spectral Attention Network for Hyperspectral BRDF Reconstruction from Multi-Angle Multi-Spectral Images by Liyao Song, Haiwei Li

“…For the multi-level Transformer spectral dimension enhancement algorithm, we added spectral response loss constraints to improve BRDF accuracy. …”
Get full text

An Evolutionary Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Framework for Efficient Anomaly Detection in Smart Power Distribution Grids by Mohammad Mehdi Sharifi Nevisi, Mehrdad Shoeibi, Francisco Hernando-Gallego, Diego Martín, Sarvenaz Sadat Khatami

“…This optimization ensures improved accuracy, faster convergence, and better generalization to unseen data. …”
Get full text

Preliminary analysis of wave retrieval from Chinese Gaofen-3 SAR imagery in the Arctic Ocean by Wei-Zeng Shao, Chi Zhao, Xing-Wei Jiang, Wei-Li Wang, Wei Shen, Jun-Cheng Zuo

“…Although the analysis concludes that GF-3 SAR has the capability for wave monitoring in Arctic Ocean due to the high spatial resolution of SAR-derived wave spectra, an optimal wave retrieval algorithm needs to be developed for improving the retrieval accuracy.…”
Get full text

Strategies and Challenges in Detecting XSS Vulnerabilities Using an Innovative Cookie Collector by Germán Rodríguez-Galán, Eduardo Benavides-Astudillo, Daniel Nuñez-Agurto, Pablo Puente-Ponce, Sonia Cárdenas-Delgado, Mauricio Loachamín-Valencia

“…Additionally, clustering algorithms enabled user segmentation based on cookie data, identification of behavioral patterns, enhanced personalized web recommendations, and browsing experience optimization. …”
Get full text

Distributed Photovoltaic Distribution Voltage Prediction Based on eXtreme Gradient Boosting and Time Convolutional Networks by Fang Yuan, Yong Lu, Zhi Xie, Shenxiang Dai

“…The model uses eXtreme gradient boosting for feature selection and time convolutional network and two-layer prediction strategy for voltage prediction. Then, the model is improved and optimized using residual module with bottle sea sheath algorithm. …”
Get full text

PATH PLANNING AND OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS by Ihor Berizka

“…Research at the time of writing focuses on optimizing existing algorithms and hybridization to improve efficiency. …”
Get full text

Sonar-Based Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Using the Semi-Direct Method by Xu Han, Jinghao Sun, Shu Zhang, Junyu Dong, Hui Yu

“…To obtain better feature extraction results in specific directions, we propose a method that accelerates the computation of the two-dimensional SO-CFAR algorithm, with the time cost being only a very slight increase compared to the one-dimensional SO-CFAR. …”
Get full text

Building Up a Robust Risk Mathematical Platform to Predict Colorectal Cancer by Le Zhang, Chunqiu Zheng, Tian Li, Lei Xing, Han Zeng, Tingting Li, Huan Yang, Jia Cao, Badong Chen, Ziyuan Zhou

“…Colorectal cancer (CRC), as a result of a multistep process and under multiple factors, is one of the most common life-threatening cancers worldwide. To identify the “high risk” populations is critical for early diagnosis and improvement of overall survival rate. …”
Get full text

Machine Learning-Based Analysis of Travel Mode Preferences: Neural and Boosting Model Comparison Using Stated Preference Data from Thailand’s Emerging High-Speed Rail Network by Chinnakrit Banyong, Natthaporn Hantanong, Supanida Nanthawong, Chamroeun Se, Panuwat Wisutwattanasak, Thanapong Champahom, Vatanavongs Ratanavaraha, Sajjakaj Jomnonkwao

“…CatBoost emerges as the top-performing model (area under the curve = 0.9113; accuracy = 0.7557), highlighting travel cost, service frequency, and waiting time as the most influential determinants. …”
Get full text

Systemic therapy for laryngeal carcinoma by Thorsten Fuereder, Florian Kocher, Jan Baptist Vermorken, Jan Baptist Vermorken

“…Consequently, multiple recent efforts have been made to integrate novel immunotherapies into the current treatment algorithm for LSCC. In particular, perioperative immunotherapy regimens appear to be the most promising approach for preserving laryngeal function and optimizing event-free and overall survival rates in the locally advanced setting. …”
Get full text

Automatic Calculation of Average Power in Electroencephalography Signals for Enhanced Detection of Brain Activity and Behavioral Patterns by Nuphar Avital, Nataniel Shulkin, Dror Malka

“…The present study proposes a novel methodology for the automated calculation of the average power of EEG signals, with a particular focus on the beta frequency band which is known for its pronounced activity during cognitive tasks such as 2D content engagement. An optimization algorithm is employed to determine the most appropriate digital filter type and order for EEG signal processing, thereby enhancing both signal clarity and interpretability. …”
Get full text