Mapping smallholder irrigated agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa using remote sensing techniques is challenging due to its small and scattered areas and heterogenous cropping practices. A study was conducted to examine...
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Mapping smallholder irrigated agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa using remote sensing techniques is challenging due to its small and scattered areas and heterogenous cropping practices. A study was conducted to examine the impact of sample size and composition on the accuracy of classifying irrigated agriculture in Mozambique's Manica and Gaza provinces using three algorithms: random forest (RF), support vector machine (SVM), and artificial neural network (ANN). Four scenarios were considered, and the results showed that smaller datasets can achieve high and sufficient accuracies, regardless of their composition. However, the user and producer accuracies of irrigated agriculture do increase when the algorithms are trained with larger datasets. The study also found that the composition of the training data is important, with too few or too many samples of the "irrigated agriculture" class decreasing overall accuracy. The algorithms' robustness depends on the training data's composition, with RF and SVM showing less decrease and spread in accuracies than ANN. The study concludes that the training data size and composition are more important for classification than the algorithms used. RF and SVM are more suitable for the task as they are more robust or less sensitive to outliers than the ANN. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into mapping smallholder irrigated agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa using remote sensing techniques.
The spatiotemporal patterns and shifts of net ecosystem productivity (NEP) play a pivotal role in ecological conservation and addressing climate change. For example, by quantifying the NEP information within ecosystem...
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The spatiotemporal patterns and shifts of net ecosystem productivity (NEP) play a pivotal role in ecological conservation and addressing climate change. For example, by quantifying the NEP information within ecosystems, we can achieve the protection and restoration of natural ecological balance. Monitoring the changes in NEP enables a more profound understanding and prediction of ecosystem alterations caused by global warming, thereby providing a scientific basis for formulating policies aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate change. The accurate prediction of NEP sheds light on the ecosystem's response to climatic variations and aids in formulating targeted carbon sequestration policies. While traditional ecological process models provide a comprehensive approach to predicting NEP, they often require extensive experimental and empirical data, increasing research costs. In contrast, machine-learning models offer a cost-effective alternative for NEP prediction;however, the delicate balance in algorithm selection and hyperparameter tuning is frequently overlooked. In our quest for the optimal prediction model, we examined a combination of four mainstream machine-learning algorithms with four hyperparameter-optimization techniques. Our analysis identified that the backpropagation neural network combined with Bayesian optimization yielded the best performance, with an R2 of 0.68 and an MSE of 1.43. Additionally, deep-learning models showcased promising potential in NEP prediction. Selecting appropriate algorithms and executing precise hyperparameter-optimization strategies are crucial for enhancing the accuracy of NEP predictions. This approach not only improves model performance but also provides us with new tools for a deeper understanding of and response to ecosystem changes induced by climate change.
Kullback-Leibler divergence class or relative entropy is an exceptional instance of a more extensive divergence. It is an estimation of how a particular dissemination wanders from another, normal likelihood appropriat...
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Kullback-Leibler divergence class or relative entropy is an exceptional instance of a more extensive divergence. It is an estimation of how a particular dissemination wanders from another, normal likelihood appropriation. Kullback-Leibler divergence has a considerable measure of ongoing applications. Despite the fact that there is an advance in the drug field, it still requires a measurable examination for supporting developing prerequisites. This paper discusses the use of Kullback-Leibler divergence as a conceivable technique to foresee hypertension, utilizing chest sound accounts and machine-learning calculations. It would have a unique, elevated advantage in the crisis medical services framework. Interpreting the chest sound example gives a wide and varying degree of recognition concerning different abnormalities and prosperity conditions of the restorative field. The proposed technique to estimate circulatory strain is chest sound examination, using a strategy that makes a record of sounds conveyed by the contracting heart, coming to fruition in view of valves and related vessel vibration, finally investigating it with the assistance of Kullback-Leibler divergence and machine calculation. An investigation employing the Kullback-Leibler divergence strategy will permit finding the distinction in chest sound chronicles, which can be assessed by a machine-learning calculation. Likewise, the report proposes the strategy for examining the chest sound accounts in Kullback-Leibler divergence class.
To expand the unchartered materials space of lead-free ferroelectrics for smart digital technologies, tuning their compositional complexity via multicomponent alloying allows access to enhanced polar properties. The r...
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To expand the unchartered materials space of lead-free ferroelectrics for smart digital technologies, tuning their compositional complexity via multicomponent alloying allows access to enhanced polar properties. The role of isovalent A-site in binary potassium niobate alloys, (K,A)NbO3 using first-principles calculations is investigated. Specifically, various alloy compositions of (K,A)NbO3 are considered and their mixing thermodynamics and associated polar properties are examined. To establish structure-property design rules for high-performance ferroelectrics, the sure independence screening sparsifying operator (SISSO) method is employed to extract key features to explain the A-site driven polarization in (K,A)NbO3. Using a new metric of agreement via feature-assisted regression and classification, the SISSO model is further extended to predict A-site driven polarization in multicomponent systems as a function of alloy composition, reducing the prediction errors to less than 1%. With the machinelearning model outlined in this work, a polarity-composition map is established to aid the development of new multicomponent lead-free polar oxides which can offer up to 25% boosting in A-site driven polarization and achieving more than 150% of the total polarization in pristine KNbO3. This study offers a design-based rational route to develop lead-free multicomponent ferroelectric oxides for niche information technologies.
The objectives of this study were to develop sub-models for predicting protein requirements and supply, encompassing 1) net protein for maintenance (NPm), 2) lactation (NPl), 3) rumen undegradable protein (RUP), and 4...
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The objectives of this study were to develop sub-models for predicting protein requirements and supply, encompassing 1) net protein for maintenance (NPm), 2) lactation (NPl), 3) rumen undegradable protein (RUP), and 4) duodenal microbial nitrogen (MicN) from the feed protein. The dataset used in this study was constructed by integrating in vivo experimental data collected from open databases (the National Animal Nutrition Program) and articles (Journal of Dairy Science), which includes a total of 1,779 observations from 436 publications. In the development of the model, animal information and feed chemical components were used as candidate variables, and two types of machinelearningalgorithms, Random Forest Regression (RFR) and Support Vector Regression (SVR) were employed. After testing, the following predictors were selected for predicting: 1) NPm: body weight (BW) and dry matter intake (DMI), 2) NPl: BW, DMI, days in milk (DIM), and dietary organic matter (OM) and crude protein (CP) contents, 3) RUP: DIM, DMI, dietary DM content, and CP fraction intake (B and C), and 4) MicN: DIM, DMI, DM, dietary neutral detergent fiber (NDF) content, CP fraction intake (A, B, and C). The selected models were assessed using a cross-validation method with the following statistical metrics including the coefficient of determination (R2), root-mean-square error of prediction (RMSEP), residual analyses, and concordance correlation coefficient (CCC). For the RUP and MicN models, they were compared with the NASEM (2021) model. In predicting NPm, both SVR and RFR algorithms demonstrated increased precision (R2= 0.965 vs. 0.969) and accuracy (RMSEP = 9.7 vs. 9.2 g/d); however, during residual analysis, the RFR model showed a statistically significant slope bias (P< 0.05). In the NPl prediction, the RFR algorithm showed slightly greater performance compared with SVR (R2= 0.864 vs. 0.814 and RMSEP = 86.7 vs. 98.5 g/d). However, similar to the NPm prediction, the RFR model displayed a st
Hydrogen (H2) is a potential energy source for achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are promising for hydrogen storage due to their high specific surface area, large pore volume, and ad...
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Hydrogen (H2) is a potential energy source for achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are promising for hydrogen storage due to their high specific surface area, large pore volume, and adaptable structure. machinelearning (ML) offers adaptability, scalability, and automation, making it effective for analyzing MOF performance in H2 storage prediction. Databases like HyMARC and CoRE MOF 2019 provide suitable data for this purpose. ML-based screening techniques outperform HTCS and GCMC calculations. Key descriptors influencing hydrogen uptake include pressure, temperature, pore volume, and BET surface area. ML algorithms such as LASSO, MLR, RF, ERT, GB, MLP, DNN, LS-SVM, and CMIS have shown superior prediction performance with R2 values over 0.95. This review highlights the impact of MOF datasets, screening methodologies, and ML algorithms on predicting MOF hydrogen absorption capabilities, offering insights and guidance for future ML-based MOF research.
The problem of counterfeiting in electronics is not recent but still critical today. Identifying counterfeit devices can be a complex task since not all suspicious items are necessarily inauthentic. The paper deals wi...
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The problem of counterfeiting in electronics is not recent but still critical today. Identifying counterfeit devices can be a complex task since not all suspicious items are necessarily inauthentic. The paper deals with the nondestructive detection of counterfeiting in electronics by using only electrical measurements. This approach paves the way for machinelearning classification-assisted counterfeit detection through electrical measurements. Physical de-processing provides the final confirmation.
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) poses a considerable diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to the lack of specific biomarkers and late diagnosis. Early detection is crucial for improving prognosis, but curr...
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) poses a considerable diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to the lack of specific biomarkers and late diagnosis. Early detection is crucial for improving prognosis, but current techniques are insufficient. An innovative approach based on differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) of blood serum samples, thermal liquid biopsy (TLB), combined with machine-learning (ML) analysis, may offer a more efficient method for diagnosing PDAC. Serum samples from a cohort of 212 PDAC patients and 184 healthy controls are studied. DSC thermograms are analyzed using ML models. The generated models are built applying algorithms based on penalized regression, resampling, categorization, cross validation, and variable selection. The ML-based model demonstrates outstanding ability to discriminate between PDAC patients and control subjects, with a sensitivity of 90% and an area under the ROC receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.83 in the training and test groups. Application of the model to an independent validation cohort of 113 PDAC patients confirms its robustness and utility as a diagnosis tool. The application of ML to serum TLB data emerges as a promising methodology for early diagnosis, representing a significant advance for detecting and managing PDAC, envisaging a minimally invasive and more efficient methodology for identifying biomarkers. A new methodology is proposed to analyze serum thermograms applying AI tools (switchBox and ncvreg libraries from R). A classification model (intelligent thermal liquid biopsy, iTLB, model) differentiates PDAC patients from healthy controls with a receiver operating characteristic AUC of 0.83. Validation of the iTLB model in an external validation PDAC patient cohort confirms these *** (c) 2024 WILEY-VCH GmbH
Traditionally, wine quality and certification have been assessed through sensory analysis by trained tasters. However, this method has the limitation of relying on highly specialized individuals who are typically trai...
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Traditionally, wine quality and certification have been assessed through sensory analysis by trained tasters. However, this method has the limitation of relying on highly specialized individuals who are typically trained to evaluate only specific types of products, such as those associated with a particular Denomination of Origin (D. O.), etc. While tasters can often identify instances of fraud, they are generally unable to pinpoint its origins or explain the mechanisms behind it. On the other hand, classical biochemistry has made significant progress in understanding various aspects of winemaking. However, it has yet to identify the specific metabolites responsible for the unique characteristics of wines, particularly those influenced by complex variables involving multiple compounds, such as geographical differences between regions or vineyards. The concept of the "Terroir fingerprint" has emerged as a novel approach to wine certification. The concept refers to the unique characteristics imparted to a wine by its geography, climate, and aging process. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) technology plays a pivotal role in establishing this "Terroir fingerprint" because it enables precise identification, quantification, and differentiation of the compounds present in wine. NMR provides a highly reproducible and specific method for certification. This work introduces an innovative project that combines NMR technology with Artificial Intelligence to create a profiling model for certifying the authenticity and quality of 'Jerez-Xere`s-Sherry' wines.
Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) techniques, developed in the 1980s, have gained significant attention in recent years. These techniques are increasingly recognized as powerful tools to support forest management s...
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Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) techniques, developed in the 1980s, have gained significant attention in recent years. These techniques are increasingly recognized as powerful tools to support forest management strategies in the context of climate change. This study presents a comprehensive literature review of SDM techniques in mountainous environments, utilizing remote sensing techniques and data. Forty-one published papers were reviewed, covering 25 years (1997-2022). The review explores various SDM techniques, the use of remotely sensed data, accuracy assessments, environmental variables, and the limitations and challenges of species distribution modeling in mountainous environments across different spatial scales. The study revealed that the most widely used SDM techniques were Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt), Random Forest (RF), and Generalized Linear Models (GLMs), with recent studies emphasizing machinelearning. We describe different modeling algorithms, including presence-only and presence/absence modeling algorithms, machine-learning algorithms, distance-based algorithms, and regression-based algorithms. This study presents the first global literature review of SDM techniques in mountainous environments, emphasizing the necessity of considering the uncertainties associated with climate change scenarios. This study also argues the strengths and limitations of SDM techniques in mountainous environments. Despite limitations of SDM techqniues, the study found an increasing trend in their application in mountainous environments. Finally, this review aims to provide a valuable resource for forest managers, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers employed in forest conservation in mountainous environments around the globe.
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