Journal Description
Applied System Innovation
Applied System Innovation
is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on integrated engineering and technology. The journal is owned by the International Institute of Knowledge Innovation and Invention (IIKII) and is published bimonthly online by MDPI.
- Open Access— free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
- High Visibility: indexed within Scopus, ESCI (Web of Science), Inspec, Ei Compendex and other databases.
- Journal Rank: JCR - Q2 (Engineering, Electrical and Electronic) / CiteScore - Q1 (Applied Mathematics)
- Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 27 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 3.8 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the first half of 2025).
- Recognition of Reviewers: reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in any MDPI journal, in appreciation of the work done.
Impact Factor:
3.7 (2024);
5-Year Impact Factor:
4.0 (2024)
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Image-Based Formalization of Tabular Data for Threshold-Based Prediction of Hospital Stay Using Convolutional Neural Networks: An Intelligent Decision Support System Applied in COPD
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(5), 128; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8050128 - 2 Sep 2025
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Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) often leads to acute exacerbations requiring hospitalization. While artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly used to improve COPD management, predicting whether the length of hospital stay (LOHS) will exceed clinically relevant thresholds remains insufficiently explored. Methods: This
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Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) often leads to acute exacerbations requiring hospitalization. While artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly used to improve COPD management, predicting whether the length of hospital stay (LOHS) will exceed clinically relevant thresholds remains insufficiently explored. Methods: This study presents a novel clinical decision support system to predict whether LOHS following an acute exacerbation will surpass specific cutoffs (6 or 10 days). The approach involves two stages: (1) clinical, demographic, and social variables are encoded into structured signals and transformed into spectrogram-like images via a pipeline based on sinusoidal encoding and Mel-frequency cepstral coefficients (MFCCs); and (2) these images are fed into a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) to estimate the probability of extended hospitalization. Feature selection with XGBoost reduced dimensionality to 16 variables. The model was trained and tested on a dataset of over 500 patients. Results: On the test set, the model achieved an AUC of 0.77 for predicting stays longer than 6 days and 0.75 for stays over 10 days. Sensitivity and specificity were 0.79/0.72 and 0.74/0.80, respectively. Conclusions: This system leverages image-based data formalization to predict LOHS in COPD patients, facilitating early risk stratification and more informed clinical planning. Results are promising, but external validation with larger and more diverse datasets remains essential.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advancing Healthcare Through Intelligent Clinical Decision Support Systems: Techniques, Applications, and Future Directions)
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The Application of Artificial Intelligence Technology in the Field of Dance
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Yixun Zhong, Xiao Fu, Zhihao Liang, Qiulan Chen, Rihui Yao and Honglong Ning
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(5), 127; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8050127 - 31 Aug 2025
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In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has advanced rapidly and gradually permeated fields such as healthcare, the Internet of Things, and industrial production, and the dance field is no exception. Currently, various aspects of dance, including choreography, teaching, and performance, have initiated
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In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has advanced rapidly and gradually permeated fields such as healthcare, the Internet of Things, and industrial production, and the dance field is no exception. Currently, various aspects of dance, including choreography, teaching, and performance, have initiated exploration into integration with AI technology. This paper focuses on the research and application of AI technology in the dance field, expounds on the core technical system and application scenarios of AI, analyzes existing issues restricting the prosperity and development of the dance field, summarizes and introduces specific research and application cases of AI technology in this domain, and presents the practical achievements of technology–art integration. Finally, it proposes the problems to be addressed in the future application of AI technology in the dance field.
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Development and Analysis of an Exoskeleton for Upper Limb Elbow Joint Rehabilitation Using EEG Signals
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Christian Armando Castro-Moncada, Alan Francisco Pérez-Vidal, Gerardo Ortiz-Torres, Felipe De Jesús Sorcia-Vázquez, Jesse Yoe Rumbo-Morales, José-Antonio Cervantes, Carmen Elvira Hernández-Magaña, María Dolores Figueroa-Jiménez, Jorge Aurelio Brizuela-Mendoza and Julio César Rodríguez-Cerda
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(5), 126; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8050126 - 28 Aug 2025
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Motor impairments significantly affect individuals’ ability to perform activities of daily living, reducing autonomy and quality of life. In response to this, robot-assisted rehabilitation has emerged as an effective and practical solution, enabling controlled limb movements and supporting functional recovery. This study presents
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Motor impairments significantly affect individuals’ ability to perform activities of daily living, reducing autonomy and quality of life. In response to this, robot-assisted rehabilitation has emerged as an effective and practical solution, enabling controlled limb movements and supporting functional recovery. This study presents the development of an upper-limb exoskeleton designed to assist rehabilitation by integrating neurophysiological signal processing and real-time control strategies. The system incorporates a proportional–derivative (PD) controller to execute cyclic flexion and extension movements based on a sinusoidal reference signal, providing repeatability and precision in motion. The exoskeleton integrates a brain–computer interface (BCI) that utilizes electroencephalographic signals for therapy selection and engagement enabling user-driven interaction. The EEG data extraction was possible by using the UltraCortex Mark IV headset, with electrodes positioned according to the international 10–20 system, targeting alpha-band activity in channels O1, O2, P3, P4, Fp1, and Fp2. These channels correspond to occipital (O1, O2), parietal (P3, P4), and frontal pole (Fp1, Fp2) regions, associated with visual processing, sensorimotor integration, and attention-related activity, respectively. This approach enables a more adaptive and personalized rehabilitation experience by allowing the user to influence therapy mode selection through real-time feedback. Experimental evaluation across five subjects showed an overall mean accuracy of 86.25% in alpha wave detection for EEG-based therapy selection. The PD control strategy achieved smooth trajectory tracking with a mean angular error of approximately 1.70°, confirming both the reliability of intention detection and the mechanical precision of the exoskeleton. Also, our core contributions in this research are compared with similar studies inspired by the rehabilitation needs of stroke patients. In this research, the proposed system demonstrates the potential of integrating robotic systems, control theory, and EEG data processing to improve rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with upper-limb motor deficits, particularly post-stroke patients. By focusing the exoskeleton on a single degree of freedom and employing low-cost manufacturing through 3D printing, the system remains affordable across a wide range of economic contexts. This design choice enables deployment in diverse clinical settings, both public and private.
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Integrating Digital Technology Systems into Multisensory Music Education: A Technological Innovation for Early Childhood Learning
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Liza Lee and Yi-Yi Liu
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(5), 125; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8050125 - 27 Aug 2025
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This study examined how digital technology facilitated early childhood music learning in multi-sensory, engaging experiences. In a 16-week quasi-experimental, mixed-method study that used the Holistic Music Educational Approach for Young Children (HMEAYC) with 103 children and 36 pre-service teachers in Taiwan, sensor-based audio
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This study examined how digital technology facilitated early childhood music learning in multi-sensory, engaging experiences. In a 16-week quasi-experimental, mixed-method study that used the Holistic Music Educational Approach for Young Children (HMEAYC) with 103 children and 36 pre-service teachers in Taiwan, sensor-based audio devices and responsive technologies were used instead of screens. Observations and video analysis showed that after an initial phase of adaptation, children exhibited growth in spontaneous and imitative musical behaviors, sensory integration, motor coordination, and creativity.
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Intelligent Early Warning System for Supplier Delays Using Dynamic IoT-Calibrated Probabilistic Modeling in Smart Engineer-to-Order Supply Chains
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Aicha Alaoua and Mohammed Karim
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(5), 124; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8050124 - 27 Aug 2025
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In increasingly complex Engineer-to-Order (EtO) supply chains, accurately predicting supplier delivery delays is essential for ensuring operational resilience. This study proposes an intelligent Internet of Things (IoT)-enhanced probabilistic framework for early warning and dynamic prediction of supplier lead times in smart manufacturing contexts.
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In increasingly complex Engineer-to-Order (EtO) supply chains, accurately predicting supplier delivery delays is essential for ensuring operational resilience. This study proposes an intelligent Internet of Things (IoT)-enhanced probabilistic framework for early warning and dynamic prediction of supplier lead times in smart manufacturing contexts. Within this framework, three novel Early Warning Systems (EWS) are introduced: the Baseline Probabilistic Alert System (BPAS) based on fixed thresholds, the Smart IoT-Calibrated Alert System (SIoT-CAS) leveraging IoT-driven calibration, and the Adaptive IoT-Driven Risk Alert System (AID-RAS) featuring real-time threshold adaptation. Supplier lead times are modeled using statistical distributions and dynamically adjusted with IoT data to capture evolving disruptions. A comprehensive Monte Carlo simulation was conducted across varying levels of lead time uncertainty (σ), alert sensitivity ( ), and delivery constraints ( ), generating over 1000 synthetic scenarios per configuration. The results highlight distinct trade-offs between predictive accuracy, sensitivity, and robustness: BPAS minimizes false alarms in stable environments, SIoT-CAS improves forecasting precision through IoT calibration, and AID-RAS maximizes detection capability and resilience under high-risk conditions. Overall, the findings advance theoretical understanding of adaptive, data-driven risk modeling in EtO supply chains and provide practical guidance for selecting appropriate EWS mechanisms based on operational priorities. Furthermore, they offer actionable insights for integrating predictive EWS into MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and digital control tower platforms, thereby contributing to both academic research and industrial best practices.
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FPH-DEIM: A Lightweight Underwater Biological Object Detection Algorithm Based on Improved DEIM
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Qiang Li and Wenguang Song
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(5), 123; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8050123 - 26 Aug 2025
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Underwater biological object detection plays a critical role in intelligent ocean monitoring and underwater robotic perception systems. However, challenges such as image blurring, complex lighting conditions, and significant variations in object scale severely limit the performance of mainstream detection algorithms like the YOLO
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Underwater biological object detection plays a critical role in intelligent ocean monitoring and underwater robotic perception systems. However, challenges such as image blurring, complex lighting conditions, and significant variations in object scale severely limit the performance of mainstream detection algorithms like the YOLO series and Transformer-based models. Although these methods offer real-time inference, they often suffer from unstable accuracy, slow convergence, and insufficient small object detection in underwater environments. To address these challenges, we propose FPH-DEIM, a lightweight underwater object detection algorithm based on an improved DEIM framework. It integrates three tailored modules for perception enhancement and efficiency optimization: a Fine-grained Channel Attention (FCA) mechanism that dynamically balances global and local channel responses to suppress background noise and enhance target features; a Partial Convolution (PConv) operator that reduces redundant computation while maintaining semantic fidelity; and a Haar Wavelet Downsampling (HWDown) module that preserves high-frequency spatial information critical for detecting small underwater organisms. Extensive experiments on the URPC 2021 dataset show that FPH-DEIM achieves a mAP@0.5 of 89.4%, outperforming DEIM (86.2%), YOLOv5-n (86.1%), YOLOv8-n (86.2%), and YOLOv10-n (84.6%) by 3.2–4.8 percentage points. Furthermore, FPH-DEIM significantly reduces the number of model parameters to 7.2 M and the computational complexity to 7.1 GFLOPs, offering reductions of over 13% in parameters and 5% in FLOPs compared to DEIM, and outperforming YOLO models by margins exceeding 2 M parameters and 14.5 GFLOPs in some cases. These results demonstrate that FPH-DEIM achieves an excellent balance between detection accuracy and lightweight deployment, making it well-suited for practical use in real-world underwater environments.
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Optimizing Bus Driver Scheduling: A Set Covering Approach for Reducing Transportation Costs
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Viktor Sándor Árgilán and József Békési
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(5), 122; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8050122 - 25 Aug 2025
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Cutting operational costs is a critical component for transportation agencies. To reduce these costs, agencies must optimize their scheduling. Typically, the total operating costs of transport include vehicle expenses and driver wages. Solving such tasks is complex, and optimal planning is usually broken
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Cutting operational costs is a critical component for transportation agencies. To reduce these costs, agencies must optimize their scheduling. Typically, the total operating costs of transport include vehicle expenses and driver wages. Solving such tasks is complex, and optimal planning is usually broken down into multiple stages. These stages can include vehicle scheduling, driver shift planning, and driver assignment. This paper focuses specifically on developing a near-optimal driver schedule for a specified set of vehicle schedules. It shows how to efficiently assign drivers to predetermined optimal vehicle routes while ensuring compliance with regulatory constraints on driving hours. We address this challenge using a mathematical model based on the set covering problem, building on a framework established perviously. The set covering problem is typically formulated as an integer programming problem, solvable through column generation techniques. Our algorithm combines this method with heuristics, taking into account the practical aspects of the problem. The article also presents a computational analysis of the method using benchmark and real data.
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A Novel Spatiotemporal Framework for EEG-Based Visual Image Classification Through Signal Disambiguation
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Ahmed Fares
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(5), 121; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8050121 - 25 Aug 2025
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This study presents a novel deep learning framework for classifying visual images based on brain responses recorded through electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. The primary challenge in EEG-based visual pattern recognition lies in the inherent spatiotemporal variability of neural signals across different individuals and recording
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This study presents a novel deep learning framework for classifying visual images based on brain responses recorded through electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. The primary challenge in EEG-based visual pattern recognition lies in the inherent spatiotemporal variability of neural signals across different individuals and recording sessions, which severely limits the generalization capabilities of classification models. Our work specifically addresses the task of identifying which image category a person is viewing based solely on their recorded brain activity. The proposed methodology incorporates three primary components: first, a brain hemisphere asymmetry-based dimensional reduction approach to extract discriminative lateralization features while addressing high-dimensional data constraints; second, an advanced channel selection algorithm utilizing Fisher score methodology to identify electrodes with optimal spatial representativeness across participants; and third, a Dynamic Temporal Warping (DTW) alignment technique to synchronize temporal signal variations with respect to selected reference channels. Comprehensive experimental validation on a visual image classification task using a publicly available EEG-based visual classification dataset, ImageNet-EEG, demonstrates that the proposed disambiguation framework substantially improves classification accuracy while simultaneously enhancing model convergence characteristics. The integrated approach not only outperforms individual component implementations but also accelerates the learning process, thereby reducing training data requirements for EEG-based applications. These findings suggest that systematic spatiotemporal disambiguation represents a promising direction for developing robust and generalizable EEG classification systems across diverse neurological and brain–computer interface applications.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advancements in Deep Learning and Its Applications)
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Voltage Strength Assessment of Sending/Receiving Systems with a High Proportion of New Energy and HVDC
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Biyang Wang, Yu Kou, Dehai Zhang, Qinglei Zhang, Haibo Li, Zongxiang Lu and Ying Qiao
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(5), 120; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8050120 - 25 Aug 2025
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The significant increase in renewable energy sources and HVDC transmission has resulted in a substantial reduction in power system stability, thereby giving rise to a growing concern regarding the safety and stability of the voltage and frequency of DC power systems. A survey
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The significant increase in renewable energy sources and HVDC transmission has resulted in a substantial reduction in power system stability, thereby giving rise to a growing concern regarding the safety and stability of the voltage and frequency of DC power systems. A survey of the extant literature pertaining to both DC outgoing systems and new energy power systems reveals a preponderance of studies that employ the short-circuit ratio or multi-site short-circuit ratio as a metric for strength evaluation. However, it is evident that there is an absence of a universally applicable and comprehensive strength definition index for new energy and DC-accessed sending/receiving systems. Thus, the present paper puts forward a novel voltage stiffness-based strength evaluation index for new energy and DC-accessed sending/receiving systems and provides a qualitative analysis from the perspective of static voltage stability support. The static stability limit and transient overvoltage limit correspond to impedance ratios of 1 and 2.56, respectively. The findings demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed index in accurately gauging the strength of the sending system. The index’s versatility is further highlighted by its wide applicability in the sending/receiving systems of new energy and HVDC access.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Control Strategies and Optimization for Renewable Energy Systems)
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Toward a Holistic Bikeability Framework: Expert-Based Prioritization of Urban Cycling Criteria via AHP
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Ugo N. Castañon, Paulo J. G. Ribeiro and José F. G. Mendes
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(5), 119; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8050119 - 22 Aug 2025
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This study applies a multicriteria decision analysis to explore how experts from different backgrounds assess traditional and emerging criteria for urban cycling. A hierarchical model with 7 main criteria and 31 subcriteria was evaluated by 30 specialists from academic, technical, and user-focused groups.
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This study applies a multicriteria decision analysis to explore how experts from different backgrounds assess traditional and emerging criteria for urban cycling. A hierarchical model with 7 main criteria and 31 subcriteria was evaluated by 30 specialists from academic, technical, and user-focused groups. Using pairwise comparisons and aggregated judgments, this study reveals points of agreement and divergence among expert priorities. Safety and infrastructure were rated as the most important factors. In contrast, contextual and technological aspects, such as Multimodality, Environmental Quality, Shared Systems, and Digital Solutions, received moderate to lower weights, with differences linked to expert profiles. These results highlight how different disciplinary perspectives influence the understanding of bikeability-related factors. Conceptually, the findings support a broader view of cycling conditions that incorporates both established and emerging criteria. Methodologically, this study demonstrates the value of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) as a participatory and transparent tool to integrate diverse stakeholder opinions into a structured evaluation model. This approach can support cycling mobility planning and policymaking. Future applications may include case studies in specific cities, combining expert-based priorities with local spatial data, as well as longitudinal research to track changes in cycling conditions over time.
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(This article belongs to the Topic Social Sciences and Intelligence Management, 2nd Volume)
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Experimental and Numerical Validation of an Extended FFR Model for Out-of-Plane Vibrations in Discontinuous Flexible Structures
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Sherif M. Koda, Masami Matsubara, Ahmed M. R. Fath El-Bab and Ayman A. Nada
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(5), 118; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8050118 - 22 Aug 2025
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Toward the innovative design of tunable structures for energy generation, this paper presents an extended Floating Frame of Reference (FFR) formulation capable of modeling slope discontinuities in flexible multibody systems—overcoming a key limitation of conventional FFR methods that assume slope continuity. The model
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Toward the innovative design of tunable structures for energy generation, this paper presents an extended Floating Frame of Reference (FFR) formulation capable of modeling slope discontinuities in flexible multibody systems—overcoming a key limitation of conventional FFR methods that assume slope continuity. The model is validated using a spatial double-pendulum structure composed of circular beam elements, representative of out-of-plane energy harvesting systems. To investigate the influence of boundary constraints on dynamic behavior, three electromagnetic clamping configurations—Fixed–Free–Free (XFF), Fixed–Free–Fixed (XFX), and Free–Fixed–Free (FXF)—are implemented. Tri-axial accelerometer measurements are analyzed via Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), revealing natural frequencies spanning from 38.87 Hz (lower frequency range) to 149.01 Hz (higher frequency range). For the lower frequency range, the FFR results (38.76 Hz) show a close match with the experimental prediction (38.87 Hz) and ANSYS simulation (36.49 Hz), yielding 0.28% error between FFR and experiments and 5.85% between FFR and ANSYS. For the higher frequency range, the FFR model (148.17 Hz) achieves 0.56% error with experiments (149.01 Hz) and 0.85% with ANSYS (146.91 Hz). These high correlation percentages validate the robustness and accuracy of the proposed FFR formulation. The study further shows that altering boundary conditions enables effective frequency tuning in discontinuous structures—an essential feature for the optimization of application-specific systems such as wave energy converters. This validated framework offers a versatile and reliable tool for the design of vibration-sensitive devices with geometric discontinuities.
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Tailoring the Systems Engineering Design Process for the Attitude and Orbit Control System of a Formation-Flying Small-Satellite Constellation
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Iván Felipe Rodríguez, Geilson Loureiro, Danny Stevens Traslaviña and Cristian Lozano Tafur
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(4), 117; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8040117 - 21 Aug 2025
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This research proposes a tailored Systems Engineering (SE) design process for the development of Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS) for small satellites operating in formation. These missions, known as Distributed Spacecraft Missions (DSMs), involve groups of satellites—commonly referred to as satellite constellations—whose
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This research proposes a tailored Systems Engineering (SE) design process for the development of Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS) for small satellites operating in formation. These missions, known as Distributed Spacecraft Missions (DSMs), involve groups of satellites—commonly referred to as satellite constellations—whose primary objective is to maintain controlled relative positioning in three dimensions. In these configurations, each satellite may serve a specific role. For instance, one may act as a navigation reference, while another functions as a communication relay. These roles support synchronized control and ensure mission cohesion. To achieve precise relative positioning, the system must integrate specialized sensors and maintain continuous inter-satellite communication. This capability enables precise navigation across both the space and ground segments, while ensuring high control accuracy. As such, the development of AOCS must be approached as a complex systems challenge, involving the coordinated behavior of multiple autonomous elements working toward a shared mission objective. This study tailors the SE process using the ISO/IEC 15288 standard and incorporates a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach to enhance traceability, consistency, and architectural coherence throughout the system lifecycle. As a result, it proposes a customized SE process for AOCS development that begins in the mission’s conceptual phase and addresses the specific functional and operational demands of formation flying. A conceptual example illustrates the proposed process. It focuses on subsystem coordination, communication needs, and the architecture required to support an AOCS for autonomous satellite formations.
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Classification and Comparative Analysis of Acoustic Agglomeration Systems for Fine Particle Removal
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Vladyslav Shybetsky, Igor Korobiichuk, Myroslava Kalinina, Michał Nowicki, Zlata Shopova and Daryna Khyzhna
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(4), 116; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8040116 - 20 Aug 2025
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This study presents a systematic classification of acoustic agglomeration systems, developed on the basis of an extensive review of experimental and numerical studies, specifically addressing fine particles. The classification framework encompasses wave type, geometric orientation, level of functional integration, chamber composition, and auxiliary
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This study presents a systematic classification of acoustic agglomeration systems, developed on the basis of an extensive review of experimental and numerical studies, specifically addressing fine particles. The classification framework encompasses wave type, geometric orientation, level of functional integration, chamber composition, and auxiliary enhancement mechanisms. By organizing the diverse configurations into consistent categories, this study enables a comparative analysis of system performance and suitability for practical applications. This review highlights typical design features, operational ranges, and implementation contexts, while identifying key advantages and limitations of each system type. Strengths such as scalability, compatibility with filtration units, and enhancement of particle capture are contrasted with challenges including acoustic intensity requirements, resonance sensitivity, and integration constraints. The proposed classification serves as a practical tool for guiding future design, optimization, and application of acoustic agglomeration technologies in air pollution control.
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A Tri-Level Distributionally Robust Defender–Attacker–Defender Model for Grid Resilience Enhancement Under Repair Time Uncertainty
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Ze Zhang, Xucheng Huang and Tao Zhang
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(4), 115; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8040115 - 20 Aug 2025
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Extreme damage poses a serious challenge to the safe operation of power grids. Optimizing the allocation of defense resources to improve the grid’s disaster resistance capabilities is the main concern of the power system. In this paper, a distributed robust optimal defense resource
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Extreme damage poses a serious challenge to the safe operation of power grids. Optimizing the allocation of defense resources to improve the grid’s disaster resistance capabilities is the main concern of the power system. In this paper, a distributed robust optimal defense resource allocation method based on the defender–attacker–defender model is proposed to improve the disaster resilience of power grids. This method takes into account the uncertainty of restoration time due to different damage intensities and improves the efficiency of restoration resource scheduling in the restoration process. Meanwhile, a set covering-column and constraint generation (SC-C&CG) algorithm is proposed for the case that the mixed integer model does not satisfy the Karush–Kuhn–Tucker (KKT) condition. A case study based on the IEEE 24-bus system is conducted, and the results verify that the proposed method can minimize the system dumping load under the uncertainty of the maintenance time involved.
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Development of a System for Recognising and Classifying Motor Activity to Control an Upper-Limb Exoskeleton
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Artem Obukhov, Mikhail Krasnyansky, Yaroslav Merkuryev and Maxim Rybachok
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(4), 114; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8040114 - 19 Aug 2025
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This paper addresses the problem of recognising and classifying hand movements to control an upper-limb exoskeleton. To solve this problem, a multisensory system based on the fusion of data from electromyography (EMG) sensors, inertial measurement units (IMUs), and virtual reality (VR) trackers is
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This paper addresses the problem of recognising and classifying hand movements to control an upper-limb exoskeleton. To solve this problem, a multisensory system based on the fusion of data from electromyography (EMG) sensors, inertial measurement units (IMUs), and virtual reality (VR) trackers is proposed, which provides highly accurate detection of users’ movements. Signal preprocessing (noise filtering, segmentation, normalisation) and feature extraction were performed to generate input data for regression and classification models. Various machine learning algorithms are used to recognise motor activity, ranging from classical algorithms (logistic regression, k-nearest neighbors, decision trees) and ensemble methods (random forest, AdaBoost, eXtreme Gradient Boosting, stacking, voting) to deep neural networks, including convolutional neural networks (CNNs), gated recurrent units (GRUs), and transformers. The algorithm for integrating machine learning models into the exoskeleton control system is considered. In experiments aimed at abandoning proprietary tracking systems (VR trackers), absolute position regression was performed using data from IMU sensors with 14 regression algorithms: The random forest ensemble provided the best accuracy (mean absolute error = 0.0022 metres). The task of classifying activity categories out of nine types is considered below. Ablation analysis showed that IMU and VR trackers produce a sufficient informative minimum, while adding EMG also introduces noise, which degrades the performance of simpler models but is successfully compensated for by deep networks. In the classification task using all signals, the maximum result (99.2%) was obtained on Transformer; the fully connected neural network generated slightly worse results (98.4%). When using only IMU data, fully connected neural network, Transformer, and CNN–GRU networks provide 100% accuracy. Experimental results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed architectures for motor activity classification, as well as the use of a multi-sensor approach that allows one to compensate for the limitations of individual types of sensors. The obtained results make it possible to continue research in this direction towards the creation of control systems for upper exoskeletons, including those used in rehabilitation and virtual simulation systems.
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Comprehensive Assessment Approach for the Design of Automatic Control Systems in Gas Field Stations
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Zhixiang Dai, Jun Zhou, Wei Zhang, Jinrui Zhong, Feng Wang, Li Xu, Taiwu Xia, Qinghua Feng, Minhao Wang and Xi Chen
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(4), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8040113 - 14 Aug 2025
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The design of automatic control systems is critical for ensuring safety in gas field surface engineering production. However, over-reliance on standardized design approaches within the context of automation technology can compromise system flexibility and neglect individualized cost-effectiveness considerations. This paper identifies a comprehensive
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The design of automatic control systems is critical for ensuring safety in gas field surface engineering production. However, over-reliance on standardized design approaches within the context of automation technology can compromise system flexibility and neglect individualized cost-effectiveness considerations. This paper identifies a comprehensive evaluation method as the preferred approach for assessing station control systems by comparing the advantages and disadvantages of various common evaluation techniques. We propose an integrated semi-quantitative and quantitative evaluation method designed to comprehensively and accurately assess the effectiveness of station automatic control systems. For the semi-quantitative framework, we first establish a specific indicator system for the control system and employ the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine indicator weights tailored to different station types, achieving a scientific quantification of evaluation criteria. Additionally, we utilize quantitative calculation methods, specifically reliability and availability analyses, to evaluate the station’s automatic control system. Differential research is conducted to customize the evaluation based on the distinct process characteristics of various gas field stations. Differential design calculations and analyses were performed for a single station, improving the economy and adaptability of the automatic control system design. The proposed comprehensive evaluation method ensures the safe and stable operation of control system designs and provides a new approach for the automation and intelligent transformation of gas field surface engineering.
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Optimization of Water Tank Shape in Terms of Firefighting Vehicle Stability
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Jaroslav Matej and Michaela Hnilicová
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(4), 112; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8040112 - 11 Aug 2025
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In this work we present the shape optimization of a 2000 L water tank placed behind the rear axle of a forestry skidder. The main criterion is the static stability of the vehicle. The purpose of the research is to decrease the impact
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In this work we present the shape optimization of a 2000 L water tank placed behind the rear axle of a forestry skidder. The main criterion is the static stability of the vehicle. The purpose of the research is to decrease the impact of the tank on stability of the vehicle. The stability is determined in the form of distances of vectors of a stability triangle and a gravity vector. The tank is divided into small elements and their impact on stability is evaluated independently. Then, the gravity vector, placed in the center of gravity of the vehicle with the tank, combines the gravities of the vehicle and the tank composed of as many elements as required for the desired volume. The Python 3.13 programming language is used to implement the solution. The results for various shapes of the tank are displayed in the form of heatmaps. A slope angle of 20 degrees is used for the analysis. The results show that the longitudinal or lateral stability can be improved by shape modifications of the tank. The most interesting output is the final shape of the tank that improves terrain accessibility of the vehicle. The optimization method is universal and can also be used for different vehicles, tank placements and also auxiliary devices added in general positions.
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Twin Self-Supervised Learning Framework for Glaucoma Diagnosis Using Fundus Images
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Suguna Gnanaprakasam and Rolant Gini John Barnabas
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(4), 111; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8040111 - 11 Aug 2025
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Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that damages the optic nerve and affects the transmission of visual information to the brain. It is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. With deep learning, CAD systems have shown promising results in diagnosing glaucoma but
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Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that damages the optic nerve and affects the transmission of visual information to the brain. It is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. With deep learning, CAD systems have shown promising results in diagnosing glaucoma but mostly rely on small-labeled datasets. Annotated fundus image datasets improve deep learning predictions by aiding pattern identification but require extensive curation. In contrast, unlabeled fundus images are more accessible. The proposed method employs a semi-supervised learning approach to utilize both labeled and unlabeled data effectively. It follows traditional supervised training with the generation of pseudo-labels for unlabeled data, and incorporates self-supervised techniques that eliminate the need for manual annotation. It uses a twin self-supervised learning approach to improve glaucoma diagnosis by integrating pseudo-labels from one model into another self-supervised model for effective detection. The self-supervised patch-based exemplar CNN generates pseudo-labels in the first stage. These pseudo-labeled data, combined with labeled data, train a convolutional auto-encoder classification model in the second stage to identify glaucoma features. A support vector machine classifier handles the final classification of glaucoma in the model, achieving 98% accuracy and 0.98 AUC on the internal, same-source combined fundus image datasets. Also, the model maintains reasonably good generalization to the external (fully unseen) data, achieving AUC of 0.91 on the CRFO dataset and AUC of 0.87 on the Papilla dataset. These results demonstrate the method’s effectiveness, robustness, and adaptability in addressing limited labeled fundus data and aid in improved health and lifestyle.
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Smart Hydroponic Cultivation System for Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Growth Under Different Nutrient Solution Concentrations in a Controlled Environment
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Raul Herrera-Arroyo, Juan Martínez-Nolasco, Enrique Botello-Álvarez, Víctor Sámano-Ortega, Coral Martínez-Nolasco and Cristal Moreno-Aguilera
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(4), 110; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8040110 - 7 Aug 2025
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The inclusion of the Internet of Things (IoT) in indoor agricultural systems has become a fundamental tool for improving cultivation systems by providing key information for decision-making in pursuit of better performance. This article presents the design and implementation of an IoT-based agricultural
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The inclusion of the Internet of Things (IoT) in indoor agricultural systems has become a fundamental tool for improving cultivation systems by providing key information for decision-making in pursuit of better performance. This article presents the design and implementation of an IoT-based agricultural system installed in a plant growth chamber for hydroponic cultivation under controlled conditions. The growth chamber is equipped with sensors for air temperature, relative humidity (RH), carbon dioxide (CO2) and photosynthetically active photon flux, as well as control mechanisms such as humidifiers, full-spectrum Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps, mini split air conditioner, pumps, a Wi-Fi surveillance camera, remote monitoring via a web application and three Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic systems with a capacity of ten plants each. An ATmega2560 microcontroller manages the smart system using the MODBUS RS-485 communication protocol. To validate the proper functionality of the proposed system, a case study was conducted using lettuce crops, in which the impact of different nutrient solution concentrations (50%, 75% and 100%) on the phenotypic development and nutritional content of the plants was evaluated. The results obtained from the cultivation experiment, analyzed through analysis of variance (ANOVA), show that the treatment with 75% nutrient concentration provides an appropriate balance between resource use and nutritional quality, without affecting the chlorophyll content. This system represents a scalable and replicable alternative for protected agriculture.
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FFG-YOLO: Improved YOLOv8 for Target Detection of Lightweight Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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Tongxu Wang, Sizhe Yang, Ming Wan and Yanqiu Liu
Appl. Syst. Innov. 2025, 8(4), 109; https://doi.org/10.3390/asi8040109 - 4 Aug 2025
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Target detection is essential in intelligent transportation and autonomous control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with single-stage detection algorithms used widely due to their speed. However, these algorithms face limitations in detecting small targets, especially in aerial photography from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),
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Target detection is essential in intelligent transportation and autonomous control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with single-stage detection algorithms used widely due to their speed. However, these algorithms face limitations in detecting small targets, especially in aerial photography from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), where small targets are often occluded, multi-scale semantic information is easily lost, and there is a trade-off between real-time processing and computational resources. Existing algorithms struggle to effectively extract multi-dimensional features and deep semantic information from images and to balance detection accuracy with model complexity. To address these limitations, we developed FFG-YOLO, a lightweight small-target detection method for UAVs based on YOLOv8. FFG-YOLO incorporates three modules: a feature enhancement block (FEB), a feature concat block (FCB), and a global context awareness block (GCAB). These modules strengthen feature extraction from small targets, resolve semantic bias in multi-scale feature fusion, and help differentiate small targets from complex backgrounds. We also improved the positioning accuracy of small targets using the Wasserstein distance loss function. Experiments showed that FFG-YOLO outperformed other algorithms, including YOLOv8n, in small-target detection due to its lightweight nature, meeting the stringent real-time performance and deployment requirements of UAVs.
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