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Environmental Sciences
Savvas Karatsiolis, Andreas Kamilaris, Ian Cole
Summary: The study introduces a deep learning model to estimate the height of buildings and vegetation in single aerial images, showing it outperforms other state-of-the-art DL approaches by training on aerial images with corresponding DSM and DTM.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Liu, Kenji Hatou, Takanori Aihara, Sakuya Kurose, Tsutomu Akiyama, Yasushi Kohno, Shan Lu, Kenji Omasa
Summary: This study investigates the potential of using UAV mounted with a commercial camera to estimate the SPAD values of naked barley leaves. The results show significant correlations between vegetation indices and SPAD values, with 'G-B' index considered as the most robust for predicting SPAD values. The study highlights the importance of utilizing cheap measurement systems for crop monitoring.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie You, Ruirui Zhang, Joonwhoan Lee
Summary: This paper addresses the detection of pine wilt disease, creating a new dataset using orthophotographs and proposing a two-stage detection method. They collected disease and negative samples using a convolutional neural network and localized the disease using an object detection model. The system performance was improved using image augmentation methods, and achieved high accuracy in real-world tests.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Alokananda Dey, Sandip Dey, Siddhartha Bhattacharyya, Jan Platos, Vaclav Snasel
Summary: In this article, quantum inspired versions of two swarm based meta-heuristic algorithms were proposed for automatic clustering of colour images. The performance of the algorithms was evaluated through experiments on various images and cluster validity indices, and the parameters were tuned using Sobol's sensitivity analysis. The experimental results demonstrated the superiority of the proposed algorithms in various aspects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jaime Dominguez-Manzano, Olga Monago-Marana, Arsenio Munoz de la Pena, Isabel Duran-Meras
Summary: The study used digital imaging processing to characterize the ripening stage of plums by analyzing mean RGB data, histograms, and matrices. The results showed differences in color features since the fourth week of harvesting. The quantitative approach achieved high correlation between histogram data and total chlorophyll content, as well as good correlations between three-way matrices and total chlorophyll content.
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Infectious Diseases
Kadri Klaos, Anna Agejeva, Tiina Kummik, Sirje Laks, Olesja Remets, Sirje Sasi, Anneli Tann, Piret Viiklepp, Alan Altraja
Summary: The study evaluated the performance of the MDR/XDR-TB Colour Test as an in-house drug susceptibility test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Estonia. Results showed high sensitivity and specificity of the CT for levofloxacin, isoniazid, and rifampicin. High interobserver agreement was achieved in both laboratories.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lucas Santos Santana, Gabriel Araujo e Silva Ferraz, Gabriel Henrique Ribeiro dos Santos, Nicole Lopes Bento, Rafael de Oliveira Faria
Summary: This study aimed to develop an algorithm for automatic counting of coffee plants using computer vision technology and determine the best monitoring time. The algorithm was based on a convolutional neural network system and OpenCV. The results showed that the counting accuracy was 86.5% for plants at three months of development and 96.8% for plants at six months of development.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Laura Clancy, Morgan Philp, Ronald Shimmon, Shanlin Fu
Summary: The translation highlights the significant increase of new psychoactive substances in the past decade, with 25-NBOMe compounds posing a public health risk. The necessity for a specific, timely, and field-compatible test method with high selectivity, specificity, and precision has been indicated.
DRUG TESTING AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Michael Yu Kataev, Eugene Yu Kartashov, Roman K. Karpov
Summary: This article demonstrates the application of computer vision methods in assessing the quality of ceramic brick production. A method of color difference is presented for evaluating industrial product quality, utilizing real images of the production process and assessing the color difference from a sample. The proposed solution offers automation and accelerated evaluation compared to traditional visual observation methods.
LIGHT & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Patrick Allan Kosecki, Phillip Brooke, Erika Canonico
Summary: Chemical color tests play a crucial role in identifying drugs, but there is a risk of misidentification, especially when distinguishing between fentanyl and cocaine.
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Siyuan Sun, Manal E. Alkahtani, Simon Gaisford, Abdul W. Basit, Moe Elbadawi, Mine Orlu
Summary: This study presents an alternative approach to train models for classifying the quality of 3D-printed dosage forms using synthetic images. By using machine vision techniques, high classification accuracies were achieved, and the models were subjected to rigorous stress tests. The results demonstrate the great potential of virtual images for accelerated, reliable, and sustainable AI model development to enhance the quality control of 3D-printed medicines.
Article
Optics
Mohammad Shakhawat Hossain, Young Jun Nam, Hyeon Cheol Jo, Jong Beom Kim, Seungyeon Han, Yun Mook Lim
Summary: This research focuses on data extraction from high-resolution camera images of defected and non-defected tensile specimens using image processing system. The main aim is to measure key data through pixels' centroids and discover the behavior of defected and non-defected specimens from the images.
Article
Medicine, Legal
Varsha Chauhan, Manu Sharma
Summary: The importance and demand for straightforward, quick, selective, affordable, and practical preliminary testing methods are emphasized due to the increasing number of potentially illegal samples being seized globally. This study has developed and validated a presumptive color spot test specifically for z-drugs, showcasing high-quality and reliable results that meet the standards for preliminary screening. The test has a specific color change for the zolpidem, zopiclone, and eszopiclone classes and is unaffected by common cutting agents.
FORENSIC SCIENCE MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Samara Soares, Gabriel M. Fernandes, Fabio R. P. Rocha
Summary: Smartphone-based digital image photometry (SDI) has been widely used in various analytical applications due to its advantages of portability, low energy consumption, cost-effectiveness, user-friendliness, and the wide availability of instrumentation. This article provides a critical overview of SDI, highlighting its advantages and challenges, as well as strategies for achieving reliable results.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Quyen Q. Tiet, Rudolf H. Moos
Summary: The study validated the 2-item Screen of Drug Use (SoDU) for screening stimulant use disorder in a VA primary care setting, showing high sensitivity and specificity across diverse patient subgroups. The SoDU, especially with a follow-up question, is deemed appropriate for routine screening of stimulant use disorder in VA primary care settings, demonstrating good concurrent diagnostic validity for diverse patient groups.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2021)
Review
Toxicology
Kirti Kumari Sharma, Tim G. Hales, Vaidya Jayathirtha Rao, Niamh NicDaeid, Craig McKenzie
FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Oluwasesan Adegoke, Craig McKenzie, Niamh Nic Daeid
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2019)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Caitlyn Norman, Gillian Walker, Brian McKirdy, Ciara McDonald, Daniel Fletcher, Lysbeth H. Antonides, Oliver B. Sutcliffe, Niamh Nic Daeid, Craig McKenzie
DRUG TESTING AND ANALYSIS
(2020)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Heather Black, Sylvie Coupaud, Niamh Nic Daeid, Philip E. Riches
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Oluwasesan Adegoke, Magda A. Pereira-Barros, Svetlana Zolotovskaya, Amin Abdolvand, Niamh Nic Daeid
Article
Medicine, Legal
Agnieszka Kuffel, Alexander Gray, Niamh Nic Daeid
Summary: Metal ions can inhibit PCR in forensic DNA analysis, especially in samples from crime scenes. Zinc, tin, iron(II), and copper show strong inhibitory effects on DNA amplification, while KOD polymerase exhibits the highest resistance to metal inhibition. Ethylene glycol-bis(2-aminoethylether)-N,N,N ',N '-tetraacetic acid (EGTA) can effectively reverse calcium-induced PCR inhibition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEGAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Caitlyn Norman, Brian McKirdy, Gillian Walker, Pat Dugard, Niamh NicDaeid, Craig McKenzie
Summary: Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs), also known as spice, are commonly used in prisons and enter establishments via mail. Benchtop ion mobility spectroscopy (IMS) instruments were evaluated for their selectivity and sensitivity in screening SCRAs, with ITMS (TM) systems showing high accuracy in detecting SCRAs in infused papers.
DRUG TESTING AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Lysbeth H. Antonides, Annelies Cannaert, Caitlyn Norman, Niamh NicDaeid, Oliver B. Sutcliffe, Christophe P. Stove, Craig McKenzie
Summary: Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) primarily act through human type-1 cannabinoid (CB1) receptors. The study analyzed enantiomer pairs of SCRA samples seized in Scottish prisons and found that (S)-enantiomers are more potent and efficacious than (R)-enantiomers. The importance of SCRA-CB1 receptor interactions and the impact of the chiral tert-leucinate group on potency were highlighted.
DRUG TESTING AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Caitlyn Norman, Sebastian Halter, Belal Haschimi, Dean Acreman, Josie Smith, Alex J. Krotulski, Amanda L. A. Mohr, Barry K. Logan, Niamh NicDaeid, Volker Auwaerter, Craig McKenzie
Summary: The study examines prevalence data of SCRA use in prisons from Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States, analyzing over 4400 individual test results. It shows a constant evolution and regional differences in SCRA compounds, with detection in prisons closely aligned with local market, acting as early warning systems for wider populations.
DRUG TESTING AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Laura Nsuamani, Svetlana Zolotovskaya, Amin Abdolvand, Niamh Nic Daeid, Oluwasesan Adegoke
Summary: Explosives are powerful weapons used by criminals and terrorists worldwide, and their use in military installations poses environmental health problems. To address the limitations of existing colorimetric sensors for TATP, researchers have developed a novel peroxidase mimic catalytic colorimetric sensor for direct recognition of TATP.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jonathan Miller, Roberto Puch-Solis, Hilary Ann Scott Buchanan, Niamh Nic Daeid
Summary: Controlled drug samples are subjected to chemical analysis to determine their identity and purity. In some cases, a broader chemical characterization of drug samples may be necessary, particularly to investigate impurities resulting from synthesis. This article reports on the data generated from repetitive synthesis of ecstasy using different methods, providing insights into synthetic methods and starting materials.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jonathan Miller, Roberto Puch-Solis, Wan Nur Syuhaila Mat Desa, Niamh Nic Daeid
Summary: Fire debris analysis is used to determine the presence of ignitable liquids and evidence of deliberate fires. Limited publicly available datasets are currently available for this type of analysis. This paper presents a dataset of various ignitable liquids in the UK, along with extensive analytical outputs and metadata.
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Vincenzo Rinaldi, Lucina Hackman, Niamh NicDaeid
Summary: This study developed a virtual reality framework for the exploration and collaborative investigation of crime scenes using a low-cost VR head-mounted display and an online shared repository. The system is capable of handling data from various types of 3D imaging sensors and enhances spatial perception and telepresence with immersive virtual roaming.
EXTENDED REALITY, XR SALENTO 2022, PT I
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Oluwasesan Adegoke, Niamh Nic Daeid
Summary: Metal nanoparticles have drawn considerable interest for trace explosive detection, with the efficacy of colorimetric explosive nanosensor systems strongly dependent on the surface properties of the nanomaterial used in the colorimetric assay.
EMERGING TOPICS IN LIFE SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Catarina Sobreira, Joyce K. Klu, Christian Cole, Niamh Nic Daeid, Herve Menard
