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Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc ; 326: 125217, 2024 Sep 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39369592

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The Zika disease caused by the Zika virus was declared a Public Health Emergency by the World Health Union (WHO), with microcephaly as the most critical consequence. Aiming to reduce the spread of the virus, biopharmaceutical organizations invest in vaccine research and production, based on multiple platforms. A crescent vaccine production approach is based on virus-like particles (VLP), for not having genetic material in its composition, hypoallergenic and non-mutant character. For bioprocess, it is essential to have means of real-time monitoring, which can be assessed using process analysis techniques such as Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, that can be combined with chemometric methods, like Partial-Least Squares (PLS) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) for prediction of biochemical variables. This work proposes a biochemical Zika VLP upstream production at-line monitoring model using NIR spectroscopy comparing sampling conditions (with or without cells), analytical blank (air, ultrapure water), and spectra pre-processing approaches. Seven experiments in a benchtop bioreactor using recombinant baculovirus/Sf9 insect cell platform in serum-free medium were performed to obtain biochemical and spectral data for chemometrics modeling (PLS and ANN), composed by a random data split (80 % calibration, 20 % validation) for cross-validation of the PLS models and 70 % training, 15 % testing, 15 % validation for ANN. The best models generated in the present work presented an average absolute error of 1.59 × 105 cell/mL for density of viable cells, 2.37 % for cell viability, 0.25 g/L for glucose, 0.007 g/L for lactate, 0.138 g/L for glutamine, 0.18 g/L for glutamate, 0,003 g/L for ammonium, and 0.014 g/L for potassium.

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Int J Engine Res ; 25(10): 1835-1848, 2024 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39323940

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With emissions regulations becoming increasingly restrictive and the advent of real driving emissions limits, control of engine-out NOx emissions remains an important research topic for diesel engines. Progress in experimental engine development and computational modelling has led to the generation of a large amount of high-fidelity emissions and in-cylinder data, making it attractive to use data-driven emissions prediction and control models. While pure data-driven methods have shown robustness in NOx prediction during steady-state engine operation, deficiencies are found under transient operation and at engine conditions far outside the training range. Therefore, physics-based, mean value models that capture cyclic-level changes in in-cylinder thermo-chemical properties appear as an attractive option for transient NOx emissions modelling. Previous experimental studies have highlighted the existence of a very strong correlation between peak cylinder pressure and cyclic NOx emissions. In this study, a cyclic peak pressure-based semi-empirical NOx prediction model is developed. The model is calibrated using high-speed NO and NO2 emissions measurements during transient engine operation and then tested under different transient operating conditions. The transient performance of the physical model is compared to that of a previously developed data-driven (artificial neural network) model, and is found to be superior, with a better dynamic response and low (<10%) errors. The results shown in this study are encouraging for the use of such models as virtual sensors for real-time emissions monitoring and as complimentary models for future physics-guided neural network development.

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Heliyon ; 10(17): e36484, 2024 Sep 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39263116

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This paper proposes a model based on machine learning for the prediction of road traffic noise for the city of Bogota-Colombia. The input variables of the model were: vehicle capacity, speed, type of flow and number of lanes. The input data were obtained through measurement campaigns in which audio and video recordings were made. The audio recordings, made with a measuring microphone calibrated at a height of 4 meters, made it possible to calculate the noise levels through software processing. On the other hand, by processing the video data, the capacity, and speed of the vehicle were obtained. This process was carried out by means of a classifier trained with images of vehicles taken in the field and free databases. In order to determine the machine learning algorithm to be used, five models were compared, which were configured with their respective hyperparameters obtained through mesh search. The results showed that the Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) regression had the best fit with an MAE of 0.86 dBA for the test data. Finally, the proposed MLP regressor was compared with some classical statistical models used for road traffic noise prediction. The main conclusion is that the MLP regressor obtained the best error and fit indicators with respect to traditional statistical models.

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Eur J Pharm Biopharm ; : 114493, 2024 Sep 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39270990

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Gastroretentive dosage forms are recommended for several active substances because it is often necessary for the drug to be released from the carrier system into the stomach over an extended period. Among gastroretentive dosage forms, floating tablets are a very popular pharmaceutical technology. In this study, it was investigated whether a rapid, nondestructive method can be used to characterize the floating properties of a tablet. To accomplish our objective, the same composition was compressed, and varied compression forces were applied to achieve the desired tablet. In addition to physical examinations, digital microscopic images of the tablets were captured and analyzed using image analysis techniques, allowing the investigation of the floatability of the dosage form. Image processing algorithms and artificial neural networks (ANNs) were utilized to classify the samples based on their strength and floatability. The input dataset consisted solely of the acquired images. It has been shown by our research that visible imaging coupled with pattern recognition neural networks is an efficient way to categorize these samples based on their floatability. Rapid and non-destructive digital imaging of tablet surfaces is facilitated by this method, offering insights into both crushing strength and floating properties.

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Environ Res ; 262(Pt 2): 119884, 2024 Sep 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39243841

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The burgeoning demand for durable and eco-friendly road infrastructure necessitates the exploration of innovative materials and methodologies. This study investigates the potential of Graphene Oxide (GO), a nano-material known for its exceptional dispersibility and mechanical reinforcement capabilities, to enhance the sustainability and durability of concrete pavements. Leveraging the synergy between advanced artificial intelligence techniques-Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Genetic Algorithms (GA), and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO)-it is aimed to delve into the intricate effects of Nano-GO on concrete's mechanical properties. The empirical analysis, underpinned by a comparative evaluation of ANN-GA and ANN-PSO models, reveals that the ANN-GA model excels with a minimal forecast error of 2.73%, underscoring its efficacy in capturing the nuanced interactions between GO and cementitious materials. An optimal concentration is identified through meticulous experimentation across varied Nano-GO dosages that amplify concrete's compressive, flexural, and tensile strengths without compromising workability. This optimal dosage enhances the initial strength significantly, and positions GO as a cornerstone for next-generation premium-grade pavement concretes. The findings advocate for the further exploration and eventual integration of GO in road construction projects, aiming to bolster ecological sustainability and propel the adoption of a circular economy in infrastructure development.

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Materials (Basel) ; 17(17)2024 Aug 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39274612

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The yield strength and Young's modulus of lattice structures are essential mechanical parameters that influence the utilization of materials in the aerospace and medical fields. Currently, accurately determining the Young's modulus and yield strength of lattice structures often requires conduction of a large number of experiments for prediction and validation purposes. To save time and effort to accurately predict the material yield strength and Young's modulus, based on the existing experimental data, finite element analysis is employed to expand the dataset. An artificial neural network algorithm is then used to establish a relationship model between the topology of the lattice structure and Young's modulus (the yield strength), which is analyzed and verified. The Gibson-Ashby model analysis indicates that different lattice structures can be classified into two main deformation forms. To obtain an artificial neural network model that can accurately predict different lattice structures and be deployed in the prediction of BCC-FCC lattice structures, the artificial network model is further optimized and validated. Concurrently, the topology of disparate lattice structures gives rise to a certain discrete form of their dominant deformation, which consequently affects the neural network prediction. In conclusion, the prediction of Young's modulus and yield strength of lattice structures using artificial neural networks is a feasible approach that can contribute to the development of lattice structures in the aerospace and medical fields.

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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 21980, 2024 Sep 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39304676

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Ecological and environmental problems resulting from fossil fuels are due to the harmful emissions released into the atmosphere. The rising interest in searching for alternative fuels like biodiesel is growing to solve these problems. Waste cooking oil (WCO) is transformed into methyl ester and combined with biodiesel in percentages of 25, 50, 75, and 100%. Research is done on the impacts of methyl ester blends on engine performance and emissions. Compared to diesel, the methyl ester combination showed 25% lower brake power and 24% loss in thermal efficiency at maximum load and 1500 rpm. However, diesel fuel showed 23% lower specific fuel consumption increase than biodiesel. Compared to diesel, methyl ester exhibits 15% lower air-fuel ratio and 4% volumetric efficiency. Biodiesel lowers CO, HC, and smoke concentrations by 12, 44, and 48%, respectively, compared to diesel. Biodiesel emits 23% higher NOx at 1500 rpm and 100% engine load. To predict the emissions and performance of different percentages of biodiesel at engine speed variation, an artificial neural network (ANN) model is presented. ANN modeling minimizes labor, time, and finances and uses nonlinear data. Predictions were produced about the brake output power, specific fuel consumption, thermal efficiency, air-fuel ratio, volumetric efficiency, and emissions of smoke, CO, HC, and NOx as a function of engine speed and blend ratio. All correlation coefficients (r) over 0.99 and R 2 values were beyond 0.98 for all variables. There were low values of MSE, MAPE, and MSLE with significant predictive ability. WCO's biodiesel is a viable diesel engine replacement fuel.

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Heliyon ; 10(18): e37964, 2024 Sep 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39328566

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Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with electrochemical biosensors is revolutionizing medical treatments by enhancing patient data collection and enabling the development of advanced wearable sensors for health, fitness, and environmental monitoring. Electrochemical biosensors, which detect biomarkers through electrochemical processes, are significantly more effective. The integration of artificial intelligence is adept at identifying, categorizing, characterizing, and projecting intricate data patterns. As the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and big health technologies move from theory to practice, AI-powered biosensors offer significant opportunities for real-time disease detection and personalized healthcare. Still, they also pose challenges such as data privacy, sensor stability, and algorithmic bias. This paper highlights the critical advances in material innovation, biorecognition elements, signal transduction, data processing, and intelligent decision systems necessary for developing next-generation wearable and implantable devices. Despite existing limitations, the integration of AI into biosensor systems shows immense promise for creating future medical devices that can provide early detection and improved patient outcomes, marking a transformative step forward in healthcare technology.

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Curr Pharm Des ; 2024 Sep 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39328133

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Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) have been developed to address the challenges associated with traditional drug delivery methods. These DDS aim to improve drug administration, enhance patient compliance, reduce side effects, and optimize target therapy. To achieve these goals, it is crucial to design DDS with optimal performance characteristics. The final properties of a DDS are determined by several factors that go into formulating a pharmaceutical preparation. Thus, optimizing these factors can lead to the ideal DDS formulation. Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) are computational models that mimic the function of biological neurons and neural networks and perform mathematical operations on inputs to generate outputs. ANN is widely used in medical sciences for modeling disease diagnosis and treatment, dose adjustment in combination therapy, medical education, and other fields. In the pharmaceutical sciences, ANN has gained significant attention for designing and optimizing pharmaceutical formulations. This article reviews the use of ANN in the design and optimization of pharmaceutical formulations, specifically DDS. Since DDS is highly diverse, different factors are examined for each type of DDS. These factors are considered independent and dependent parameters for each ANN model, and various examples are provided. By utilizing ANN, it is possible to establish the relationship between the formulation factors and the resulting DDS characteristics, ultimately leading to the development of optimized DDS.

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Materials (Basel) ; 17(18)2024 Sep 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39336274

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Machine learning and response surface methods for predicting the compressive strength of high-strength concrete have not been adequately compared. Therefore, this research aimed to predict the compressive strength of high-strength concrete (HSC) using different methods. To achieve this purpose, neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFISs), artificial neural networks (ANNs), and response surface methodology (RSM) were used as ensemble methods. Using an ANN and ANFIS, high-strength concrete (HSC) output was modeled and optimized as a function of five independent variables. The RSM was designed with three input variables: cement, and fine and coarse aggregate. To facilitate data entry into Design Expert, the RSM model was divided into six groups, with p-values of responses 1 to 6 of 0.027, 0.010, 0.003, 0.023, 0.002, and 0.026. The following metrics were used to evaluate model compressive strength projection: R, R2, and MSE for ANN and ANFIS modeling; R2, Adj. R2, and Pred. R2 for RSM modeling. Based on the data, it can be concluded that the ANN model (R = 0.999, R2 = 0.998, and MSE = 0.417), RSM model (R = 0.981 and R2 = 0.963), and ANFIS model (R = 0.962, R2 = 0.926, and MSE = 0.655) have a good chance of accurately predicting the compressive strength of high-strength concrete (HSC). Furthermore, there is a strong correlation between the ANN, RSM, and ANFIS models and the experimental data. Nevertheless, the artificial neural network model demonstrates exceptional accuracy. The sensitivity analysis of the ANN model shows that cement and fine aggregate have the most significant effect on predicting compressive strength (45.29% and 35.87%, respectively), while superplasticizer has the least effect (0.227%). RSME values for cement and fine aggregate in the ANFIS model were 0.313 and 0.453 during the test process and 0.733 and 0.563 during the training process. Thus, it was found that both ANN and RSM models presented better results with higher accuracy and can be used for predicting the compressive strength of construction materials.

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Soc Sci Med ; 360: 117329, 2024 Sep 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39299154

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BACKGROUND: Career fulfilment among medical doctors is crucial for job satisfaction, retention, and healthcare quality, especially in developing nations with challenging healthcare systems. Traditional career guidance methods struggle to address the complexities of career fulfilment. While recent advancements in machine learning, particularly Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models, offer promising solutions for personalized career predictions, their applicability, interpretability, and impact remain challenging. METHOD: This study explores the applicability, explainability, and implications of ANN models in predicting career fulfillment among medical doctors in developing nations, considering socio-economic, psychological, and professional factors. Box plots visualized data distribution, while Heatmaps assessed data intensity and relationships. Matthew's correlation coefficient and Taylor's chart were used to evaluate model performance. Input feature contributions to ANN predictions were analyzed using permutation importance, SHAP, LIME, and Williams plots. The model was tested on a dataset tailored to medical professionals in Nigeria and China, with evaluation metrics including Mean Absolute Error, Mean Squared Error, Root Mean Squared Error, and R2 Score. RESULTS: The ANN model demonstrates strong predictive accuracy, capturing relationships between input factors and outcomes. For Chinese doctors, it achieved an MSE of 0.0004 and R2 of 0.9994, while for Nigerian doctors, it recorded an MSE of 0.0003 and R2 of 0.9998. Key factors for Chinese doctors' satisfaction were IF1 and IF2, while EF1 and EF3 were crucial in preventing dissatisfaction. For Nigerian doctors, IF2 and IF3 drove satisfaction, while EF1 and EF4 were significant in avoiding dissatisfaction. CONCLUSION: The results highlights the ANN model's effectiveness in predicting career fulfillment among medical doctors in developing nations, offering a valuable tool for career guidance, policymaking, and improving job satisfaction, retention, and healthcare quality.

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Neural Netw ; 180: 106731, 2024 Sep 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39303603

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Estimating intracranial current sources underlying the electromagnetic signals observed from extracranial sensors is a perennial challenge in non-invasive neuroimaging. Established solutions to this inverse problem treat time samples independently without considering the temporal dynamics of event-related brain processes. This paper describes current source estimation from simultaneously recorded magneto- and electro-encephalography (MEEG) using a recurrent neural network (RNN) that learns sequential relationships from neural data. The RNN was trained in two phases: (1) pre-training and (2) transfer learning with L1 regularization applied to the source estimation layer. Performance of using scaled labels derived from MEEG, magnetoencephalography (MEG), or electroencephalography (EEG) were compared, as were results from volumetric source space with free dipole orientation and surface source space with fixed dipole orientation. Exact low-resolution electromagnetic tomography (eLORETA) and mixed-norm L1/L2 (MxNE) source estimation methods were also applied to these data for comparison with the RNN method. The RNN approach outperformed other methods in terms of output signal-to-noise ratio, correlation and mean-squared error metrics evaluated against reference event-related field (ERF) and event-related potential (ERP) waveforms. Using MEEG labels with fixed-orientation surface sources produced the most consistent estimates. To estimate sources of ERF and ERP waveforms, the RNN generates temporal dynamics within its internal computational units, driven by sequential structure in neural data used as training labels. It thus provides a data-driven model of computational transformations from psychophysiological events into corresponding event-related neural signals, which is unique among MEEG source reconstruction solutions.

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Turk J Med Sci ; 54(4): 710-717, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39295611

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Background/aim: Tandem mass spectrometry is helpful in diagnosing amino acid metabolism disorders, organic acidemias, and fatty acid oxidation disorders and can provide rapid and accurate diagnosis for inborn errors of metabolism. The aim of this study was to predict inborn errors of metabolism in children with the help of artificial neural networks using tandem mass spectrometry data. Materials and methods: Forty-seven and 13 parameters of tandem mass spectrometry datasets obtained from 2938 different patients were respectively taken into account to train and test the artificial neural networks. Different artificial neural network models were established to obtain better prediction performances. The obtained results were compared with each other for fair comparisons. Results: The best results were obtained by using the rectified linear unit activation function. One, two, and three hidden layers were considered for artificial neural network models established with both 47 and 13 parameters. The sensitivity of model B2 for definitive inherited metabolic disorders was found to be 80%. The accuracy rates of model A3 and model B2 are 99.3% and 99.2%, respectively. The area under the curve value of model A3 was 0.87, while that of model B2 was 0.90. Conclusion: The results showed that the proposed artificial neural networks are capable of predicting inborn errors of metabolism very accurately. Therefore, developing new technologies to identify and predict inborn errors of metabolism will be very useful.


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Metabolism, Inborn Errors , Neural Networks, Computer , Tandem Mass Spectrometry , Humans , Tandem Mass Spectrometry/methods , Metabolism, Inborn Errors/diagnosis , Child
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Life (Basel) ; 14(9)2024 Sep 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39337913

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(1) Background: Cervical screening and additional diagnostic procedures often lead to depression. This research aimed to develop a prediction model for depression in women who received an abnormal Papanicolaou screening test, prior to and following the diagnostic procedures. (2) Methods: The study included women who had a positive Papanicolaou screening test (N = 172) and attended the Clinical Center of Kragujevac in Serbia for additional diagnostic procedures (colposcopy/biopsy/endocervical curettage). Women filled out a sociodemographic survey and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression questionnaire (CES-D scale) before and after diagnostic procedures. A prediction model was built with multilayer perceptron neural networks. (3) Results: A correlation-based filter method of feature selection indicated four variables that correlated with depression both prior to and following the diagnostic procedures-anxiety, depression, worry, and concern about health consequences. In addition, the use of sedatives and a history of both induced and spontaneous abortion correlated with pre-diagnostic depression. Important attributes for predicting post-diagnostic depression were scores for the domains 'Tension/discomfort' and 'Embarrassment' and depression in personal medical history. The accuracy of the pre-diagnostic procedures model was 70.6%, and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) was 0.668. The model for post-diagnostic depression prediction showed an accuracy of 70.6%, and an AUROC = 0.836. (4) Conclusions: This study helps provide means to predict the occurrence of depression in women with an abnormal Papanicolaou screening result prior to and following diagnostic procedures, which can aid healthcare professionals in successfully providing timely psychological support to those women who are referred to further diagnostics.

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Heliyon ; 10(16): e35944, 2024 Aug 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39229514

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Adulteration detection in plant-based medicinal powders is necessary to provide high quality products due to the economic and health importance of them. According to advantages of imaging technology as non-destructive tool with low cost and time, the present research aims to evaluate the ability of the visible imaging combined with machine learning for distinguish original products and the adulterated samples with different levels of chickpea flour. The original products were black pepper, red pepper, and cinnamon, the adulterant was chick pea, and the adulteration levels were 0, 5, 15, 30, and 50 %. The results showed that the accuracies of the classifier based on the artificial neural networks method for classification of black pepper, red pepper, and cinnamon were 97.8, 98.9, and 95.6 %, respectively. The results for support vector machine with one-to-one strategy were 93.33, 97.78 and 92.22 %, respectively. Visible imaging combined with machine learning are reliable technologies to detect adulteration in plant-based medicinal powders so that can be applied to develop industrial systems and improving performance and reducing operation costs.

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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 22651, 2024 09 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39349534

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This study presents an application of the self-organizing migrating algorithm (SOMA) to train artificial neural networks for skin segmentation tasks. We compare the performance of SOMA with popular gradient-based optimization methods such as ADAM and SGDM, as well as with another evolutionary algorithm, differential evolution (DE). Experiments are conducted on the skin dataset, which consists of 245,057 samples with skin and non-skin labels. The results show that the neural network trained by SOMA achieves the highest accuracy (93.18%), outperforming ADAM (84.87%), SGDM (84.79%), and DE (91.32%). The visual evaluation also reveals the SOMA-trained neural network's accurate and reliable segmentation capabilities in most cases. These findings highlight the potential of incorporating evolutionary optimization algorithms like SOMA into the training process of artificial neural networks, significantly improving performance in image segmentation tasks.


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Algorithms , Neural Networks, Computer , Skin , Humans , Skin/diagnostic imaging , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 22578, 2024 Sep 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39343810

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Magnetic separation is a common procedure for the enrichment of magnetic iron ores. Davis tube (DT) test is a standard laboratory technique used to determine the optimum magnetic recovery of iron ore using wet low-intensity magnetic separators. However, the DT test is time-consuming and labour-intensive. In this study, based on the results of DT-tests, generalized regression (GRNN) and radial basis function (RBF) neural networks were developed to predict iron recovery through the Fe and FeO content of the feed. First, the DT tests were performed on 613 iron ore samples with varying Fe and FeO content. Then, neural networks were used to model the iron recovery from the DT test, using the Fe and FeO content of the feed as input data. The modeling results showed that GRNN is a better model for predicting iron recovery. The main statistical metrics indicated that GRNN has AAPRE, RMSE, and R2 values of 3.929%, 2.804, and 0.976 respectively for a total of 613 data points. Moreover, sensitivity analysis demonstrated that iron recovery is directly influenced by both Fe and FeO contents, with FeO content having a more pronounced effect. Finally, Leverage analysis showed that GRNN is highly reliable for predicting iron recovery, with only 2.77% of data points flagged as suspicious based on outlier estimation.

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Sci Total Environ ; 952: 175914, 2024 Nov 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39222803

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Wildfires pose significant threats worldwide, requiring accurate prediction for mitigation. This study uses machine learning techniques to forecast wildfire severity in the Upper Colorado River basin. Datasets from 1984 to 2019 and key indicators like weather conditions and land use were employed. Random Forest outperformed Artificial Neural Network, achieving 72 % accuracy. Influential predictors include air temperature, vapor pressure deficit, NDVI, and fuel moisture. Solar radiation, SPEI, precipitation, and evapotranspiration also contribute significantly. Validation against actual severities from 2016 to 2019 showed mean prediction errors of 11.2 %, affirming the model's reliability. These results highlight the efficacy of machine learning in understanding wildfire severity, especially in vulnerable regions.

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Front Med (Lausanne) ; 11: 1391727, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39170042

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Introduction: Currently, there is a lot of discussion about the future of medicine. From research and development to regulatory approval and access to patients until the withdrawal of a medicinal product from the market, there have been many challenges and a lot of barriers to overcome. In parallel, the business environment changes rapidly. So, the big question is how the pharma ecosystem will evolve in the future. Methods: The current literature about the latest business and scientific evolutions and trends was reviewed. Results: In the business environment, vast changes have taken place via the development of the internet as well as the Internet of Things. A new approach to production has emerged in a frame called Creative Commons; producer and consumer may be gradually identified in the context of the same process. As technology rapidly evolves, it is dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), its subset, Machine Learning, and the use of Big Data and Real-World Data (RWD) to produce Real-World Evidence (RWE). Nanotechnology is an inter-science field that gives new opportunities for the manufacturing of devices and products that have dimensions of a billionth of a meter. Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning (DL) are mimicking the use of the human brain, combining computer science with new theoretical foundations for complex systems. The implementation of these evolutions has already been initiated in the medicinal products' lifecycle, including screening of drug candidates, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance (PV), marketing authorization, manufacturing, and the supply chain. This has emerged as a new ecosystem which features characteristics such as free online tools and free data available online. Personalized medicine is a breakthrough field where tailor-made therapeutic solutions can be provided customized to the genome of each patient. Conclusion: Various interactions take place as the pharma ecosystem and technology rapidly evolve. This can lead to better, safer, and more effective treatments that are developed faster and with a more solid, data-driven and evidence-concrete approach, which will drive the benefit for the patient.

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N Am Spine Soc J ; 19: 100515, 2024 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39188670

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Background: Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture (OVCF) substantially reduces a person's health-related quality of life. Computer Tomography (CT) scan is currently the standard for diagnosis of OVCF. The aim of this paper was to evaluate the OVCF detection potential of artificial neural networks (ANN). Methods: Models of artificial intelligence based on deep learning hold promise for quickly and automatically identifying and visualizing OVCF. This study investigated the detection, classification, and grading of OVCF using deep artificial neural networks (ANN). Techniques: Annotation techniques were used to segregate the sagittal images of 1,050 OVCF CT pictures with symptomatic low back pain into 934 CT images for a training dataset (89%) and 116 CT images for a test dataset (11%). A radiologist tagged, cleaned, and annotated the training dataset. Disc deterioration was assessed in all lumbar discs using the AO Spine-DGOU Osteoporotic Fracture Classification System. The detection and grading of OVCF were trained using the deep learning ANN model. By putting an automatic model to the test for dataset grading, the outcomes of the ANN model training were confirmed. Results: The sagittal lumbar CT training dataset included 5,010 OVCF from OF1, 1942 from OF2, 522 from OF3, 336 from OF4, and none from OF5. With overall 96.04% accuracy, the deep ANN model was able to identify and categorize lumbar OVCF. Conclusions: The ANN model offers a rapid and effective way to classify lumbar OVCF by automatically and consistently evaluating routine CT scans using AO Spine-DGOU osteoporotic fracture classification system.

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