2025 May - 45 articles
Infrared (IR) images record the temperature radiation distribution of the object being captured. The hue and color difference in the image reflect the caloric and temperature difference, respectively. However, due to the thermal diffusion effect, the...
Image segmentation plays a central role in computer vision applications such as medical imaging, industrial inspection, and environmental monitoring. However, evaluating segmentation performance can be particularly challenging when ground truth is no...
Magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF), a quantitative MRI technique, enables the acquisition of multiple tissue properties in a single scan. In this paper, we study a proposed extension of MRF, MRF with exchange (MRF-X), which can enable acquisitio...
This work is dedicated to the development of a system for generating artificial data for training neural networks used within a conveyor-based technology framework. It presents an overview of the application areas of computer vision (CV) and establis...
This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into advanced image processing using geodesic filtering within a Riemannian manifold framework. We introduce a novel geodesic filtering formulation that uniquely integrates spatial and intensity relat...
Left ventricle (LV) segmentation is crucial for cardiac diagnosis but remains challenging in echocardiography. We present ShapeNet, a fully automatic method combining a convolutional neural network (CNN) ensemble with an improved active shape model (...
The increased workload in pathology laboratories today means automated tools such as artificial intelligence models can be useful, helping pathologists with their tasks. In this paper, we propose a segmentation model (DRU-Net) that can provide a deli...
Image matching is a fundamental problem in computer vision, serving as a core component in tasks such as visual localization, structure from motion, and SLAM. While recent advances using convolutional neural networks and transformer have achieved imp...
Image super-resolution (SR) models based on the generative adversarial network (GAN) face challenges such as unnatural facial detail restoration and local blurring. This paper proposes an improved GAN-based model to address these issues. First, a Mul...
Underwater object image processing is a crucial technology for marine environmental exploration. The complexity of marine environments typically results in underwater object images exhibiting color deviation, imbalanced contrast, and blurring. Existi...
The underwater world has gained significant attention in research in recent years, particularly in the context of ocean exploration. Images serve as a valuable data source for underwater tasks, but they face several issues related to light behavior i...
The photon detection capability of quanta image sensors make them an optimal choice for low-light imaging. To address Possion noise in QIS reconstruction caused by spatio-temporal oversampling characteristic, a deep learning-based noise suppression r...
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) serves as a key indicator of organic pollution in water bodies, and its rapid and accurate detection is crucial for environmental protection. Recently, ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) spectroscopy has gained popu...
The real-time rendering of large-scale curve-based surfaces (e.g., hair, fabrics) requires efficient handling of bidirectional curve-scattering distribution functions (BCSDFs). While curve-based material models are essential for capturing anisotropic...
Hematology plays a critical role in diagnosing and managing a wide range of blood-related disorders. The manual interpretation of blood smear images, however, is time-consuming and highly dependent on expert availability. Moreover, it is particularly...
The categorization of remote sensing satellite imagery is crucial for various applications, including environmental monitoring, urban planning, and disaster management. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Vision Transformers (ViTs) have exhibite...
This paper presents a novel approach for visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) using Convolution Neural Networks (CNNs) for robust map creation. Traditional SLAM methods rely on handcrafted features, which are susceptible to viewpoint c...
Autoimmune gastritis (AIG) has a strong correlation with gastric neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and gastric cancer, making its timely and accurate diagnosis crucial for tumor prevention. The endoscopic manifestations of AIG differ from those of gastrit...
This work presents the use of remote sensing data for land cover mapping with a case of Central Apennines, Italy. The data include 8 Landsat 8-9 Operational Land Imager/Thermal Infrared Sensor (OLI/TIRS) satellite images in six-year period (2018&ndas...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a widely used, non-invasive imaging technology that plays a critical role in clinical diagnostics. Multi-modal MRI, which combines images from different modalities, enhances diagnostic accuracy by offering comprehe...
Accurate assessment of pain intensity is critical, particularly for patients who are unable to verbally express their discomfort. This study proposes a novel weighted analytical framework that integrates facial expression analysis through action unit...
A Micromirror Array Plate (MMAP) has been proposed as a type of aerial display that allows users to directly touch the floating image. However, the aerial images generated by this optical element have a limited viewing angle, making them difficult to...
This article is used to reconstruct mechanical parts with highly reflective surfaces. Three-dimensional reconstruction based on Phase Measuring Profilometry (PMP) is a key technology in non-contact optical measurement and is widely applied in the int...
Accurate segmentation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses in CT scans is crucial for disease assessment, treatment planning, and surgical navigation. It also facilitates the advanced computational modeling of airflow dynamics and enhances endos...
Characterizing imaging performance requires a multidisciplinary approach that evaluates various interconnected parameters, including dosage optimization and dynamic accuracy. Radiation dose and dynamic accuracy are challenged by patient motion that r...
Previous work has demonstrated quantitative ultrasound (QUS) analysis techniques for extracting features and texture features from ultrasound radiofrequency data which can be used to distinguish between benign and malignant breast masses. It is desir...
Background: Recently, shear wave elastography (SWE) has been recognized as an effective tool for evaluating Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the parotid glands with SWE, especially for quantitative...
Multiple Object Tracking (MOT) aims to detect and track multiple targets across consecutive video frames while preserving consistent object identities. While appearance-based approaches have achieved notable success, they often struggle in challengin...
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequently observed type of arrhythmia among adults, and its absolute prevalence is steadily rising in close association with the aging of the population, with its prevalence varying from 2% in the general populat...
Artificial intelligence (AI)-based object detection in radiology can assist in clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. This article examines the AI-based object detection models currently used in many imaging modalities, including X-ray Magnetic R...
Precisely estimating a child’s body measurements and weight from a single image is useful in pediatrics for monitoring growth and detecting early signs of malnutrition. The development of estimation models for this task is hampered by the unava...
In response to the urgent need for the sustainable conservation of cultural heritage against the backdrop of climate change and environmental degradation, this study proposes a low-cost, non-destructive digital recording method for murals based on cl...
In the era of the Internet of Things (IoT), the rapid growth of interconnected devices has intensified the demand for efficient data acquisition and processing techniques. Compressive Sensing (CS) has emerged as a promising approach for simultaneous...
Image super-resolution (SR) reconstruction is a critical task aimed at enhancing low-quality images to obtain high-quality counterparts. Existing denoising diffusion models have demonstrated commendable performance in handling image SR reconstruction...
Whole-slide imaging (WSI) in cytopathology poses challenges related to segmentation accuracy, computational efficiency, and image acquisition artifacts. This study aims to evaluate the performance of deep-learning models for instance segmentation in...
Over the last decades, plenty of ancient manuscripts have been digitized all over the world, and particularly in Europe. The fruition of these huge digital archives is often limited by the bleed-through effect due to the acid nature of the inks used,...
This research proposes a novel strategy for accurate breast lesion classification that combines explainable artificial intelligence (XAI), machine learning (ML) classifiers, and customized weakly dependent features from ultrasound (BU) images. Two ne...
Communication through sign language effectively helps both hearing- and speaking-impaired individuals connect. However, there are problems with the interlingual communication between Bangla Sign Language (BdSL) and English Sign Language (ASL) due to...
In today’s digital age, the conversion of hardcopy documents into digital formats is widespread. This process involves electronically scanning and storing large volumes of documents. These documents come from various sources, including records...
Meme analysis, particularly identifying top meme templates, is crucial for understanding digital culture, communication trends, and the spread of online humor, as memes serve as units of cultural transmission that shape public discourse. Tracking pop...
The assessment of ocular surface temperature (OST) plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and management of various ocular diseases. This paper introduces significant enhancements to the ThermOcular system, initially developed for precise OST measurem...
(1) Background: The SCORE2-Diabetes model has been developed as an effective tool to estimate the 10-year cardiovascular risk in patients with diabetes. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and its derived Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CA...
The seismic intensity experienced indoors directly reflects the degree of damage to the internal structure of the building. The current classification of indoor strength relies on manual surveys and qualitative descriptions of macro phenomena, which...
This study explores how contemporary text-to-image models interpret and generate Classical and Baroque styles under Wölfflin’s framework—two categories that are atemporal and transversal across media. Our goal is to see whether gener...
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the intra- and interrater reliability of quadriceps and hamstring soft tissue measures using DXA scans. Methods: A total of 44 subjects (23 males) participated in this study. The first total body DX...
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