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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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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Foreign object detection on coal conveyor belt enhanced by attention mechanism by ZHANG Yang, CHENG Zhiyu, CHEN Yunjiang, ZHANG Jiannan, YUAN Wensheng, ZHANG Hui

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Beyond the current state of just-in-time adaptive interventions in mental health: a qualitative systematic review by Claire R. van Genugten, Claire R. van Genugten, Melissa S. Y. Thong, Melissa S. Y. Thong, Melissa S. Y. Thong, Wouter van Ballegooijen, Wouter van Ballegooijen, Wouter van Ballegooijen, Annet M. Kleiboer, Annet M. Kleiboer, Donna Spruijt-Metz, Arnout C. Smit, Mirjam A. G. Sprangers, Mirjam A. G. Sprangers, Yannik Terhorst, Yannik Terhorst, Heleen Riper, Heleen Riper, Heleen Riper

“…Regarding the current state of studies, initial findings on usability, feasibility, and effectiveness appear positive.ConclusionsJITAIs for mental health are still in their early stages of development, with opportunities for improvement in both development and testing. For future development, it is recommended that developers utilize complex analytical techniques that can handle real-or near-time data such as machine learning, passive monitoring, and conduct further research into empirical-based decision rules and points for optimization in terms of enhanced effectiveness and user-engagement.…”
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A Clinically Interpretable Approach for Early Detection of Autism Using Machine Learning With Explainable AI by Oishi Jyoti, Hafsa Binte Kibria, Zareen Tasnim Pear, Md Nahiduzzaman, Md. Faysal Ahamed, Khandaker Reajul Islam, Jaya Kumar, Muhammad E. H. Chowdhury

“…SHAP are also illustrated to improve model interpretability by highlighting the most influential features, thereby aiding physician understanding. …”
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Machine Learning-Driven Prediction of One-Year Readmission in HFrEF Patients: The Key Role of Inflammation by Ma F, Hu Y, Han P, Qiu Y, Liu Y, Ren J

“…SHAP analysis showed that BNP was the most influential feature, followed by NYHA class and LVEF, which were also important predictors. …”
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Real-time mobile broadband quality of service prediction using AI-driven customer-centric approach by Ayokunle A. Akinlabi, Folasade M. Dahunsi, Jide J. Popoola, Lawrence B. Okegbemi

“…Three (3) classification algorithms including Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) were trained using the QoS dataset and then evaluated in order to determine the most effective model based on certain evaluation metrics – accuracy, precision, F1-Score and recall. …”
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Breast lesion classification via colorized mammograms and transfer learning in a novel CAD framework by Abbas Ali Hussein, Morteza Valizadeh, Mehdi Chehel Amirani, Sedighe Mirbolouk

“…A variety of techniques are implemented in the pre-processing section to minimize noise and improve image perception; however, the most challenging methodology is the application of creative techniques to adjust pixels’ intensity values in mammography images using a data-driven transfer function derived from tumor intensity histograms. …”
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Predicting Pathological Complete Response Following Neoadjuvant Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer: Development of Machine Learning–Based Prediction Models in a Retrospective S... by Chun-Chi Lai, Cheng-Yu Chen, Tzu-Hao Chang

“…The application of logistic regression with recursive feature elimination with cross-validation was found to demonstrate the optimal performance among the various algorithms that were evaluated in this study. …”
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Linking Animal Feed Formulation to Milk Quantity, Quality, and Animal Health Through Data-Driven Decision-Making by Oreofeoluwa A. Akintan, Kifle G. Gebremedhin, Daniel Dooyum Uyeh

“…However, despite its potential, the widespread adoption of data-driven feed formulation faces challenges such as data quality, technological limitations, and industry resistance, mostly disjointed processes. The objectives of this review are: (i) to explore the current advancements and challenges of data-driven decision-making in feed formulation, focusing on its connection to milk quantity and quality, and (ii) to highlight how this optimized feed formulation strategy improves sustainable dairy production.…”
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The application of blockchain with a comparative approach and its impact on risk, flexibility and internal control evaluation by mohammadsadegh aminipoor, HamidReza GholamniaRoshan, azadeh kiapour, Iman Dadashi

“…Extended Abstract Introduction Today, one of the most popular and controversial topics of discussion in accounting and auditing is blockchain technology. …”
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The Emergence of AI-Driven Virtual Hospitals: Redefining Patient Care Beyond Physical Boundaries by Ifrah Hameed, Hafiz Muhammad Haseeb Khaliq

“…For example, AI-based support systems offer data-driven insights that improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes thus transforming healthcare delivery 3. …”
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Characterization of immune microenvironment associated with medulloblastoma metastasis based on explainable machine learning by Fengmao Zhao, Xiangjun Liu, Jingang Gui, Hailang Sun, Nan Zhang, Yun Peng, Ming Ge, Wei Wang

“…Methods ML models were constructed and validated to predict prognosis and metastasis in MB patients. Eight algorithms were evaluated, and the optimal model was selected. …”
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Construction and Validation of a Machine Learning-Based Risk Prediction Model for Sleep Quality in Patients with OSA by Tong Y, Wen K, Li E, Ai F, Tang P, Wen H, Guo B

“…Yangyang Tong,1 Kuo Wen,2 Enguang Li,3 Fangzhu Ai,4 Ping Tang,5 Hongjuan Wen,3 Botang Guo5 1Department of Pulmonary Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, People’s Republic of China; 2College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, People’s Republic of China; 3College of Health Management, Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, People’s Republic of China; 4School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, 121000, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of General Practice, the Affiliated Luohu Hospital of Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518001, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Botang Guo, Department of General Practice, The Affiliated Luohu Hospital of Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518001, People’s Republic of China, Email hmugbt@hrbmu.edu.cn Hongjuan Wen, College of Health Management, Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, People’s Republic of China, Email wenhongjuan2004@163.comObjective: The aim of this study was to establish a risk prediction model for sleep quality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) based on machine learning algorithms with optimal predictive performance.Methods: A total of 400 OSA patients were included in this study. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Interpretable Screening for Osteoporosis in Tuberculosis Spondylitis Patients Using Blood Test Data: Development and External Validation of a Novel Web-Based... by Yasin P, Ding L, Mamat M, Guo W, Song X

“…Multiple machine learning (ML) algorithms, including logistic regression, random forest, and XGBoost, were trained and optimized using nested cross-validation and hyperparameter tuning. …”
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Current status and outlook of UWB radar personnel localization for mine rescue by ZHENG Xuezhao, MA Jiawen, HUANG Yuan, LI Qiang, REN Jing, LIU Yu

“…Future research directions of UWB radar personnel localization technology for mine rescue operations are proposed: ① optimizing the UWB radar localization system by constructing cross-modal information fusion models and developing highly adaptive signal processing methods to enhance the system's adaptability to post-mining disaster environments; ② improving the applicability of combined static and dynamic target localization by developing hybrid localization algorithms that integrate Bayesian networks or deep belief networks to fuse static and dynamic target features and establishing state-switching-based comprehensive models; ③ improving UWB radar echo processing algorithms, combining adaptive beamforming technology, Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology, and optimized K-means++ or entropy-based hierarchical analysis algorithms, effectively distinguishing multi-target position information, and validating their adaptability and reliability in complex environments through extensive simulation experiments.…”
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Research Progress on Selective Depolymerization of Waste Plastics to High-Quality Liquid Fuels by Xinze LI, Zhicheng LUO, Rui XIAO

“…Photocatalysis prioritizes gaseous products (e.g., H2, CH4) with liquid fuel selectivity below 15% for most polymers. To address these challenges, three actionable pathways are proposed: (1) Pilot-scale optimization: Current studies predominantly use lab-scale feeds (<100 g), necessitating trials with industrial-grade plastics containing pigments and plasticizers. …”
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Enhanced identification of Morganella spp. using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry by Mathilde Duque, Cécile Emeraud, Rémy A. Bonnin, Quentin Giai-Gianetto, Laurent Dortet, Alexandre Godmer

“…Methods: We applied Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to a collection of 235 clinicial Morganella spp. strains to develop an optimized identification model. …”
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Speech Signal Enhancement Techniques by Chouki Zegar, Abdelhakim Dahimene

“…The comparison study results based on subjective and objective tests showed that the Optimally Modified Log-Spectral Amplitude Estimator (OM-LSA) method outperforms all the implemented DFTbased single-channel speech enhancement algorithms …”
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Crop yield prediction using machine learning: An extensive and systematic literature review by Sarowar Morshed Shawon, Falguny Barua Ema, Asura Khanom Mahi, Fahima Lokman Niha, H.T. Zubair

“…Also, the most applied machine learning algorithms are Linear Regression (LR), Random Forest (RF), and Gradient Boosting Trees (GBT) whereas the most applied deep learning algorithms are Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM). …”
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