2024 November-1 - 328 articles
During recent years, the optical-fiber-based simultaneous sensing of strain and temperature has attracted increased interest for different applications, e.g., in medicine, architecture, and aerospace. Specialized fiber layouts further enlarge the fie...
Traditional rehabilitation training for stroke patients with ankle joint issues typically relies on the expertise of physicians. However, when confronted with complex challenges, such as online decision-making or assessing rehabilitation progress, ev...
A new estimation strategy on locations of two-dimensional target scattering centers for radar target recognition is developed by using multiple high-resolution range profiles (HRRPs). Based on the range information contained in multiple HRRPs obtaine...
This study aimed to evaluate changes in muscle contractile properties during a training microcycle in semi-professional female football players and explore their relationship with training load variables. Nineteen players (age: 23.9 ± 3.9 year...
Detecting faulty pipelines in water management systems is crucial for ensuring a reliable supply of clean water. Traditional inspection methods are often time-consuming, costly, and prone to errors. This study introduces an AI-based model utilizing i...
Industrial microwave-heating systems are pivotal in various sectors, including food processing and materials manufacturing, where precise temperature control and safety are critical. Conventional systems often struggle with uneven heat distribution a...
This paper proposes a novel System-in-Package (SiP) integrated architecture that incorporates Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) switches and Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) filters within the chip, aiming to fulfill the demands for miniaturization and multi-fun...
Smart clothes equipped with flexible sensing systems provide a comfortable means to track health status in real time. Although these sensors are flexible and small, the core signal-processing units still rely on a conventional printed circuit board (...
Broadband spectral measurements of the ballistic transmission of scattering samples are challenging. The presented work shows an approach that includes a broadband system and an automated adjustment unit for compensation of angular distortions caused...
Wearable devices have a significant impact on society, and recent advancements in modern sensor technologies are opening up new possibilities for healthcare applications. Continuous vital sign monitoring using Internet of Things solutions can be a cr...
The amplitude modulation of a pump field and the phase-sensitive detection of a pump-induced intensity change of a probe field encompass a common practice in nonlinear spectroscopies to enhance the detection sensitivity. A drawback of this approach a...
To solve the poor performance or even failure of the cross-spectrum (CS) method in hydroacoustic weak-target passive velocimetry, a sparse Bayesian learning cross-spectrum method (SBL-CS), combining phase compensation with sparse Bayesian learning (S...
This study addresses the challenges of human–robot interactions in real-time environments with adaptive field-programmable gate array (FPGA)-based accelerators. Predicting human posture in indoor environments in confined areas is a significant...
In biological micromanipulation, cell penetration is a typical procedure that precedes cell injection or oocyte enucleation. During this procedure, cells usually undergo significant deformation, which leads to cell damage. In this paper, we focus on...
Vehicle logo detection (VLD) is a critical component of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), particularly for vehicle identification and management in dynamic traffic environments. However, traditional object detection methods are often constrai...
Tropical cyclones (TC) are dynamic atmospheric phenomena featuring extreme low-pressure systems and powerful winds, known for their devastating impacts on weather and the environment. The main purpose of this paper is to consider the subtle involveme...
This paper presents significant improvements in the accuracy and computational efficiency of safety helmet detection within industrial environments through the optimization of the you only look once version 5 small (YOLOv5s) model structure and the e...
With the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and edge nodes, edge computing has taken on much of the real-time data processing and low-latency response tasks which were previously managed by cloud computing. However, edge computing ofte...
Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI) allows for a non-invasive visualization and quantitative assessment of white matter architecture in the brain by characterizing restrictions on the random motion of water molecules. Ultra-high field MRI sca...
Achieving precise synchronization is critical for multi-camera systems in various applications. Traditional methods rely on hardware-triggered synchronization, necessitating significant manual effort to connect and adjust synchronization cables, espe...
In this study, an acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) operating at 600 kHz was installed on an ocean data buoy in the Qigu waters, Taiwan, to gather real-time sound echo intensity data. These data were then correlated with turbidity measurements...
Exploring shallow mineral resources requires acquiring denser seismic data, for which Distributed Acoustic Sensing is an effective enabler and relevant to mining operations monitoring. Passive seismic can be of interest in characterizing the subsurfa...
In power grid surveying, it is often necessary to fuse panchromatic and multispectral imagery for the design of power lines. Despite the abundance of deep learning networks for fusing these images, the results often suffer from spectral information l...
Manual handling is a major risk factor for work-related musculoskeletal disorders and one of the leading causes of disability-adjusted life years globally, necessitating multifaceted risk reduction measures. One potential intervention for manual hand...
Metal nanoclusters assembled using short peptides as templates exhibit significant potential for development and application in the fields of catalysis and biomedicine, owing to their distinctive electronic structure, favorable optical properties, an...
Precision agriculture and the increasing automation efforts in animal husbandry requires continuous and complex monitoring of the animals. Rumen bolus sensors, which are cutting-edge pieces of technology and a rapidly developing research field, prese...
A new-type vibration sensor based on a fiber Bragg grating combined with a special structure-packaged design is proposed for monitoring the mechanical vibration signals. Three different sensing structures, including the film squeeze type, new film sq...
The rapid growth of e-commerce has significantly increased demands on logistics providers, particularly in the areas of product handling and shipment. One of the most challenging and critical aspects of this process is the handling of dangerous goods...
Underground mines are considered one of the riskiest facilities for human activities due to numerous accidents and geotechnical failures recorded worldwide over the last century, which have resulted in unsafe labor conditions, poor health outcomes, i...
Waste material classification is critical for efficient recycling and waste management. This study proposes a novel, low-cost material classification system based on a single, voltage-tunable Ge-on-Si photodetector operating across the visible and sh...
This study developed an automated language learning teaching assessment system based on electroencephalography (EEG) and differential language large models (LLMs), aimed at enhancing language instruction effectiveness by monitoring learners’ co...
This study aimed to show what role biomedical engineering can play in sexual health. A new concept of sexological ontology, an essential tool for building evidence-based models of sexual health, is proposed. This ontology should be based on properly...
In everyday life, people often stand up and sit down. Unlike young, able-bodied individuals, older adults and those with disabilities usually stand up or sit down slowly, often pausing during the transition. It is crucial to design interfaces that ac...
Due to the uncertainty of the subsurface environment and the complexity of parameters, particularly in feature extraction from input data and when seeking to understand bidirectional temporal information, the evaluation and prediction of the rate of...
The perception and recognition of objects around us empower environmental interaction. Harnessing the brain’s signals to achieve this objective has consistently posed difficulties. Researchers are exploring whether the poor accuracy in this fie...
In agrarian systems where animal mobility is crucial for feed management, nutrient cycles and household economy, there is a notable lack of precise data on livestock mobility and herding practices. We introduce a methodology leveraging GPS-based beha...
Diabetes mellitus is a prevalent disease with a rapidly increasing incidence projected worldwide, affecting both industrialized and developing regions. Effective diabetes management requires precise therapeutic strategies, primarily through self-moni...
A Moon-based Earth observation multispectral camera provides a unique perspective for observing large-scale Earth phenomena. This study focuses on the analysis of the field of view (FOV) for such a sensor. Unlike space-borne sensors, the analysis of...
This investigation aims to develop an angular stiffness sensor intended for measuring dental implant stability in bone. The sensor hardware included a tiny eccentric motor and an accelerometer to measure a flex constant of an implant with its abutmen...
This paper presents an enhanced measurement technique for evaluating embroidered transmission lines (TLs), based on a TL characterization method. The evaluation metric is the “pure” losses of the embroidered TL excluding mismatch losses....
The vast expanses of remote onshore areas in oil-producing countries are home to a network of flow and collection pipelines that are susceptible to leaks. Most of these areas lack the infrastructure to enable the use of remote monitoring systems equi...
This article examines the transformative potential of integrating reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) into sixth-generation (6G) wireless non-terrestrial networks (NTNs). The focus is on the RIS’s capability to address diverse user requi...
Marine engineering officers operate and maintain the ship’s machinery during normal navigation. Most accidents on board are related to human factors which, at the same time, are associated with the workload of the crew members and the working e...
As Location-Based Services (LBSs) rapidly develop, indoor localization technology is garnering significant attention as a critical component. Smartphones have become tools for indoor localization due to their highly integrated sensors, fast-evolving...
This study examines the measurement of film thickness, curvature, and defects on the surface or inside of an optical element using a highly accurate and efficient method. This is essential to ensure their quality and performance. Existing methods are...
A novel detection model, MS-YOLO, is developed in this paper to improve the efficiency of drowning rescue operations. The model is lightweight, high in precision, and applicable for intelligent hardware platforms. Firstly, the MD-C2F structure is bui...
A Fresnel mirror is introduced at a hollow-core photonic bandgap fiber end by fusion splicing a short single-mode fiber segment, to reflect the light backward to an optical frequency domain reflectometry. The backward Fresnel reflection is used as a...
The Low-Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy (LEACH) protocol is a widely used method for managing energy consumption in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). However, it has limitations that affect network longevity and performance. This paper presents a...
Tillage tools for seedbed soil management are often subjected to low stress abrasion wear, which could negatively affect seedbed quality and crop productivity. Limited studies exist that quantify the effects of worn tillage tools on seedbed quality a...
The determination of sulcus-to-sulcus measurements has been challenging due to the limitations of current approaches. Ultrasound methods are highly operator-dependent and require extensive training, while traditional optical devices cannot visualize...
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