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The development of an advanced analytical platform with regard to SARS-CoV-2 is crucial for public health. Herein, we present a machine learning platform based on paper-assisted ratiometric fluorescent sensors for highly sensitive detection of the SARS-CoV-2 RdRp gene. The assay involves target-induced rolling circle amplification to generate magnetic DNAzyme, which is then detectable using the paper-assisted ratiometric fluorescent sensor. This sensor detects the SARS-CoV-2 RdRp gene with a visible-fluorescence color response. Moreover, leveraging different fluorescence responses, the ResNet algorithm of machine learning assists in accurately identifying fluorescence images and differentiating the concentration of the SARS-CoV-2 RdRp gene with over 99% recognition accuracy. The machine learning platform exhibits exceptional sensitivity and color responsiveness, achieving a limit of detection of 30 fM for the SARS-CoV-2 RdRp gene. The integration of intelligent artificial vision with the paper-assisted ratiometric fluorescent sensor presents a novel approach for the on-site detection of COVID-19 and holds potential for broader use in disease diagnostics in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Global food systems can benefit significantly from continuous monitoring of microbial food safety, a task for which tedious operations, destructive sampling, and the inability to monitor multiple pathogens remain challenging. This study reports significant improvements to a paper chromogenic array sensor - machine learning (PCA-ML) methodology sensing concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted on a species-specific basis by pathogens by streamlining dye selection, sensor fabrication, database construction, and machine learning and validation. This approach enables noncontact, time-dependent, simultaneous monitoring of multiple pathogens (Listeria monocytogenes , Salmonella , and E. coli O157:H7) at levels as low as 1 log CFU/g with over 90% accuracy. The report provides theoretical and practical frameworks demonstrating that chromogenic response, including limits of detection, depends on time integrals of VOC concentrations. The paper also discusses the potential for implementing PCA-ML in the food supply chain for different food matrices and pathogens, with species- and strain-specific identification. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Efficient control loop performance is pivotal in process industries to ensure optimal production, maintain product quality, and adhere to regulatory standards. Poorly tuned controllers can disrupt these objectives, necessitating accurate detection methods. This paper introduces a novel approach for detecting poor controller tuning through advanced techniques: the Gramian Angular Field (GAF) and Stack Auto-Encoder (SAE). Unlike manual methods, this automated system promptly identifies poorly tuned controllers, offering real-time monitoring and timely alerts to operators. The proposed methodology is substantiated through two case studies: the ISDB dataset and the pulp and paper dataset. The outcomes illustrate that the proposed approach correctly determines the appropriate outcome for the majority of the analyzed control loops across diverse industries. • New method detects poorly tuned controllers via Gramian angular field and SAE. • PV and OP images help SAE distinguish poor tuning from other oscillation causes. • Transfer learning has been used to improve methodology's effectiveness. • Tested on benchmark control loops, yielding accurate verdicts for most cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A label-free detection method for noninvasive biofluids enables rapid on-site disease screening and early-stage cancer diagnosis by analyzing metabolic alterations. Herein, we develop three-dimensional plasmonic hexaplex nanostructures coated on a paper substrate (3D-PHP). This flexible and highly absorptive 3D-PHP sensor is integrated with commercial saliva collection tube to create an efficient on-site sensing platform for lung cancer screening via surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) measurement of human saliva. The multispike hexaplex-shaped gold nanostructure enhances contact with saliva viscosity, enabling effective sampling and SERS enhancement. Through testing patient salivary samples, the 3D-PHP sensor demonstrates successful lung cancer detection and diagnosis. A logistic regression-based machine learning model successfully classifies benign and malignant patients, exhibiting high clinical sensitivity and specificity. Additionally, important Raman peak positions related to different lung cancer stages are investigated, suggesting insights for early-stage cancer diagnosis. Integrating 3D-PHP senor with the conventional saliva collection tube platform is expected to offer promising practicality for rapid on-site disease screening and diagnosis, and significant advancements in cancer detection and patient care. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• A model to explore the multiphysics characteristic of semiconductors is presented. • The model determines the thermal and mechanical properties of complex patterns. • Results show a strong correlation between thermal and mechanical properties. • Dielectric bands asymmetrically affect thermal and mechanical behavior. • Machine learning can predict one property from another. As semiconductor performance improves through advanced package designs, it becomes important to consider both thermal and mechanical properties. Better understanding their relationship enhances system design and optimization. This study has introduced a numerical method that takes into account both thermal and mechanical fluxes to construct thermal and mechanical property maps for practical application in semiconductor engineering. Furthermore, this paper investigated the relationship between the two properties using the constructed property maps in commercially available semiconductor packages. Owing to the complexity of packaging design patterns, a coupled isoparametric mapping and machine learning (ML) method was introduced to investigate their effects. The model then determines and investigates the anisotropic equivalent thermal and mechanical properties of the commercialized semiconductor packages with complex pattern designs, according to the package materials, volume fractions of each material, and design patterns. This approach pursues more sophistication and practicality compared to simplified composite structure property evaluation models. Additionally, all processes in the algorithm are automated based on ML methods, making them practically applicable in the semiconductor industry. The study shows that there is a strong correlation between the thermal and mechanical characteristics in the complex package patterns. This relationship was able to form a fairly clear category based on the shape of the dielectric band because the dielectric band had significantly different effects on the thermal and mechanical fluxes. The study discussed the physical implications of the similarities and differences between the two behaviors and validated the results of the equivalent properties through finite element (FE) analysis. Finally, the study cross-validates the relationship by showing that information from one flux behavior can be used to predict the other based on the ML method. Based on the results, this paper can provide a better understanding of thermal and mechanical fluxes in semiconductor package patterns for package design and optimization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and automated robotics will profoundly influence space operations. By utilising machine learning and deep learning approaches, AI-enabled systems may accomplish tasks as well as improve their own performance. These capabilities are useful in the often-remote settings of outer space and will grow in value as automated space operations become more widespread. As AI extends throughout the space domain, automated algorithms will take on many of the roles that have historically been handled by humans. Artificial intelligence is progressing from theory to implementation in the space environment by exposing new satellites and orbital autonomous vehicles to new data. Even though all initial computational parameters are provided, such systems' outputs can be very unpredictable, putting people, property, and the environment at risk. This paper investigates the application of United Nations space treaties, selected regional AI regulations, and various 'soft-law' instruments and industry initiatives focusing on responsible AI system development to space-based AI systems. Following that, reforms are proposed to clarify the practical relationship between AI systems and the international legal regime that governs space, as well as a 'bottom-up' regulatory approach to better facilitate the future development of regulation governing the use of AI by the global space sector. While this work does not purport to provide a conclusive resolution to these multifaceted matters, its objective is to underscore significant obstacles that arise at the convergence of space law and AI, serving as a preliminary foundation for subsequent discussions on this issue. • Advances in AI and automated robotics will have a profound impact on space operations. Automated algorithms will take on roles traditionally handled by humans as AI becomes more widespread in space. • However, the unpredictable outputs of AI systems can put people, property, and the environment at risk, raising questions about liability. • The paper investigates the application of UN space treaties, regional AI regulations, and industry initiatives to space-based AI systems. • Reforms are proposed to clarify the relationship between AI systems and the international legal regime governing space. • A 'bottom-up' regulatory approach is suggested to facilitate future regulation of AI in the global space sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: This article explores the application of image processing techniques in recyclable waste paper sorting. In recycling, waste papers are segregated into various grades as they are subjected to different recycling processes. Highly sorted paper streams facilitate high quality end products and save processing chemicals and energy. From 1932 to 2009, different mechanical and optical paper sorting methods have been developed to fill the paper sorting demand. Still, in many countries including Malaysia, waste papers are sorted into different grades using a manual sorting system. Because of inadequate throughput and some major drawbacks of mechanical paper sorting systems, the popularity of optical paper sorting systems has increased. Automated paper sorting systems offer significant advantages over human inspection in terms of worker fatigue, throughput, speed, and accuracy. This research attempts to develop a smart vision sensing system that is able to separate the different grades of paper using first-order features. To construct a template database, a statistical approach with intra-class and inter-class variation techniques are applied to the feature selection process. Finally, the K-nearest neighbor (KNN) algorithm is applied for paper object grade identification. The remarkable achievement obtained with the method is the accurate identification and dynamic sorting of all grades of papers using simple image processing techniques. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

A pre-treatment of graphene with bleach is considered one of the possible purification methods after liquid-phase exfoliation. However, the effect of this treatment on the mechanical reinforcement strategy for polymer film is yet to be investigated to date. In this full work, the influence of the C/O ratio, I D /I G, and volume of graphene after combination with cellulose tissue on the resulting stiffness of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) composite film has been extensively studied. It is noticed that the incorporation of 30 ml graphene that had been pre-treated for 3 h into PVA had produced the best increment in elastic modulus (1.6 GPa against 0.4 GPa) while a shorter pre-treatment duration of graphene (1 h) would require more graphene volume (40 ml) to match the previous stiffness improvement level. By using the collected experimental data (90 samples), we further modeled the effect of tissue and PVA mass, C/O ratio, I D /I G , and graphene volume on modulus using machine learning (ML) algorithms. [Display omitted] • Combination of cellulose tissue and graphene as filler hybrid to combat poor dispersibility of bleach-treated graphene • Mechanical reinforcement effect was observed for graphene treated at 3 h due to the well-balanced C/O and I D /I G. • Addition of more tissue/graphene mass is required for graphene with a lower C/O to enhance the stiffness. • Machine learning study shows k-nearest neighbours with k = 1 is the best prediction model for composite stiffness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nowadays, there has been a rapidly increasing number of scientific submissions in multiple research domains. A large number of journals have various acceptance rates, impact factors, and rankings in different publishers. It becomes time-consuming for many researchers to select the most suitable journal to submit their work with the highest acceptance rate. A paper submission recommendation system is more critical for the research community and publishers as it gives scientists another support to complete their submission conveniently. This paper investigates the submission recommendation system for two main research topics: computer science and applied mathematics. Unlike the previous works (Wang et al., 2018; Son et al., 2020) that extract TF–IDF and statistical features as well as utilize numerous machine learning algorithms (logistics regression and multiple perceptrons) for building the recommendation engine, we present an efficient paper submission recommendation algorithm by using different bidirectional transformer encoders and the Mixture of Transformer Encoders technique. We compare the performance between our methodology and other approaches by one dataset from Wang et al. (2018) with 14012 papers in computer science and another dataset collected by us with 223,782 articles in 178 Springer applied mathematics journals in terms of top K accuracy (K = 1 , 3 , 5 , 10). The experimental results show that our proposed method extensively outperforms other state-of-the-art techniques with a significant margin in all top K accuracy for both two datasets. We publish all datasets collected and our implementation codes for further references. 1 1 https://github.com/BinhMisfit/PSRMTE. • Bidirectional transformer encoders can improve the performance of the paper submission recommendation system. • The Mixture of Transformer Encoders framework shows the efficiency in the paper submission recommendation problem. • Proposed techniques can surpass other recent techniques on two datasets related. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Risk assessment studies of local asteroid hazards traditionally simulate the physics of meteors with engineering models tailored to analyze tens-of-millions of scenarios. However, these simplified approaches still need to solve time-dependent ODEs to model the entry process and the resulting ground damage. With a computational cost of O(0.01 CPU.s) per scenario, simulating these large numbers of potential entry conditions can take several days on local computers. To improve computational efficiency, we propose in this paper an orthogonal approach based on machine learning models to predict the size of damaged areas given a list of entry parameters. We train 5 machine learning methods and compare the predictions to the outputs of NASA's state-of-the-art Probabilistic Asteroid Impact Risk (PAIR) model. PAIR's remarkable capability to handle a broad spectrum of entry conditions and a high volume of scenarios establishes it as our reference model, with PAIR estimates assumed ground truth and used to train, test, and validate the machine learning models. The ML models, initially trained with PAIR's primitive input variables, are then further enhanced with engineered features to improve the performance of interpretable models. We find that complex models like neural networks are well-suited to estimate blast hazards, while simpler, interpretable linear models can accurately assess thermal damage. For both types of hazards, the radii of damaged areas can be predicted with less than 10% average relative errors for radii greater than 100 km. The CPU time is decreased by a factor O(1 0 3 ) compared to the PAIR model, enabling the simulation of millions of scenarios within minutes on a local computer. Beyond serving as surrogate models, we incorporate the machine learning models into a comprehensive Shapley sensitivity analysis, yielding a ranking of entry parameters based on their contributions to ground damages. These results offer valuable insights for prioritizing observation missions. • Machine learning models enable accurate and rapid simulations of asteroid hazards. • Data-driven methods can assess the radius of damaged areas with 10% average errors. • Models provide insights on the relative importance of entry parameters. • Risk studies can be performed on local machines instead of supercomputers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the ever increasing number of active satellites in space, the rising demand for larger formations of small satellites and the commercialization of the space industry (so-called New Space), the realization of manufacturing processes in orbit comes closer to reality. Reducing launch costs and risks, allowing for faster on-demand deployment of individually configured satellites as well as the prospect for possible on-orbit servicing for satellites makes the idea of realizing an in-orbit factory promising. In this paper, we present a novel approach to an in-orbit factory of small satellites covering a digital process twin, AI-based fault detection, and teleoperated robot-control, which are being researched as part of the "AI-enabled Cyber–Physical In-Orbit Factory" project. In addition to the integration of modern automation and Industry 4.0 production approaches, the question of how artificial intelligence (AI) and learning approaches can be used to make the production process more robust, fault-tolerant and autonomous is addressed. This lays the foundation for a later realization of satellite production in space in the form of an in-orbit factory. Central aspect is the development of a robotic AIT (Assembly, Integration and Testing) system where a small satellite could be assembled by a manipulator robot from modular subsystems. Approaches developed to improving this production process with AI include employing neural networks for optical and electrical fault detection of components. Force sensitive measuring and motion training helps to deal with uncertainties and tolerances during assembly. An AI-guided teleoperated control of the robot arm allows for human intervention while a Digital Process Twin represents process data and provides supervision during the whole production process. Approaches and results towards automated satellite production are presented in detail. • An automated production system for modular small satellites is proposed. • Central element is a force-sensitive robotic assembly, integration & testing system. • AI and machine learning approaches are applied to make the process more robust. • A digital process twin supervises the autonomous production. • A multi-modal shared control approach allows human teleoperation if required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research paper presents a thorough examination of shock wave train phenomena in various duct structures, utilizing a machine learning-optimized k-ω model. The focus of the study is to apply machine learning techniques to adapt the constant coefficients of the k-ω turbulence model, improving its accuracy and computational efficiency in capturing the dynamics of shock waves. An important aspect of this investigation is the impact of diverging sections within the duct, specifically how changes in the divergence angle, while maintaining a constant ratio of the exit area to the throat area, affect compressible flow parameters, shock wave positions, and other related characteristics of shock trains. The study systematically explores these effects and provides fresh insights into the behavior of shock wave trains under different divergence conditions. In a departure from the usual practices in supersonic research, this study compares the phenomena of shock wave trains in rectangular and circular duct geometries. The findings contribute valuable data and analyses to a field that has traditionally focused on rectangular configurations. The results indicate that the shape of the duct has a significant influence on the shock wave train, emphasizing the importance of considering geometric diversity in the study of supersonic flows and shock wave phenomena. This research sets the stage for further investigations into the interaction between duct geometry, shock wave propagation, and the dynamics of compressible flows. • Improved k-ω SST model accuracy to 95.5 % with machine learning. • Longer duct diverging sections intensify the first lambda shock. • Duct shape critically affects shock wave and boundary layer interactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ionospheric scintillation is a phenomenon that influences radio waves from the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in the ionosphere, reducing the accuracy, integrity, and continuity of tracking and navigation applications. Automatic and accurate detection of scintillation events based on threat level is essential for space weather forecasting applications. Therefore, a multi-class classification of four categories based on scintillation intensities was developed. In this paper, a Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) based Super Learner (LR) machine learning classification algorithm is proposed with two months of GPS ionospheric amplitude scintillations S4 data obtained for 2015 from Hyderabad station (17.45°N, 78.47°E). The Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) is implemented to oversample the minority classes to balance the events in each class. Moreover, we also focused on annotating the data transmitted by all the visible satellites. Later, a machine learning method is proposed to achieve the automated detection of ionospheric scintillation to improve the detection performance and obtain the detected results for each category. The experimental results show that the proposed SL model approach considerably has detection accuracy on the classified data as 97.8% during the quiet day and 78.3% during storm day for the Hyderabad station. The confusion matrix results indicate the proposed algorithm's effectiveness for quiet and disturbed conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study employs density functional theory-based first principle calculation to investigate the electron transport properties of polyaniline following exposure to acidic and alkaline pH. In-situ deposited polyaniline-based paper device maintains emeraldine salt form while it is exposed to acidic pH and converts to emeraldine base when it is subjected to alkaline pH solutions. These structural changes at acidic and alkaline pH are validated experimentally by Raman spectra. Furthermore, the Raman spectra computed from density functional theory are validated with the experimental spectra. The changes in the theoretical energy band gap of polyaniline obtained from first principle calculations were correlated with the changes in the experimental impedimetric response of the sensor after exposure to acidic and alkaline solutions. Finally, the impedimetric responses were used to predict urine pH through a machine learning based smart and interactive web application. Different machine learning based regression models were implemented to acquire the best possible outcome. Gradient Boosting Regressor with least square loss model was selected as it showed lowest mean square, mean absolute, and root mean square error than other models. The smart sensing platform successfully predicts the unknown pH of urine samples with an average accuracy of more than 98%. The locally deployed smart web app can be accessed within a local area network by the end-user, which holds promise towards effective detection of urinary pH. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• A DC-Gaussian process regression model is used to the prediction of Dst index. • DC-GPR model has the best stability among the three models among DC-GPR, DC-SVM, and DC-NN models • DC-GPR model exhibits the better forecasting performance than DC-SVM and DC-NN models in Dst forecasting. In this paper we apply a class of Bayesian machine learning model, Gaussian Process Regression, to the prediction of Dst index by using 80 intense geomagnetic storms data (Dst ⩽ - 100 nT) from 1995 to 2014. The purpose of this paper is to compare the performance of Gaussian process regression model with Support Vector Machine model combined together with Distance Correlation (DC-SVM) and Neural Network model combined together with Distance Correlation (DC-NN) (Lu et al., 2016). For comparison, we estimate the correlation coefficients (CC), the RMS errors, the absolute value of difference in minimum Dst (Δ Dst min ) and the absolute value of difference in minimum time (Δ t Dst ) between observed Dst and predicted one.In order to compare the prediction effects and the generalizability of the three models to magnetic storm events, we combined 70 intense magnetic storm events and 10 super large magnetic storm events into one group. It is shown that DC-GPR model exhibits the better forecasting performance than by DC-SVM model and DC-NN model in magnetic storm. The CC, the RMS errors, the Δ Dst min , and the Δ t Dst of GPR are 0.65, 35.45 nT , 16.12 nT and 1.16 h , respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We have developed an inexpensive, standardized paper chromogenic array (PCA) integrated with a machine learning approach to accurately identify single pathogens (Listeria monocytogenes , Salmonella Enteritidis, or Escherichia coli O157:H7) or multiple pathogens (either in multiple monocultures, or in a single cocktail culture), in the presence of background microflora on food. Cantaloupe, a commodity with significant volatile organic compound (VOC) emission and large diverse populations of background microflora, was used as the model food. The PCA was fabricated from a paper microarray via photolithography and paper microfluidics, into which 22 chromogenic dye spots were infused and to which three red/green/blue color-standard dots were taped. When exposed to VOCs emitted by pathogens of interest, dye spots exhibited distinguishable color changes and pattern shifts, which were automatically segmented and digitized into a ΔR/ΔG/ΔB database. We developed an advanced deep feedforward neural network with a learning rate scheduler, L 2 regularization, and shortcut connections. After training on the ΔR/ΔG/ΔB database, the network demonstrated excellent performance in identifying pathogens in single monocultures, multiple monocultures, and in cocktail culture, and in distinguishing them from the background signal on cantaloupe, providing accuracy of up to 93% and 91% under ambient and refrigerated conditions, respectively. With its combination of speed, reliability, portability, and low cost, this nondestructive approach holds great potential to significantly advance culture-free pathogen detection and identification on food, and is readily extendable to other food commodities with complex microflora. • A paper chromogenic array (PCA) - machine learning approach was developed to accurately identify multiple pathogens in background microflora. • PCAs, fabricated via photolithography, react with volatile organic compounds to exhibit distinguishable color pattern shifts. • An advanced neural network demonstrated excellent performance with a learning rate schedule, L2 regularization, and shortcut connections. • This nondestructive approach holds great potential to significantly advance culture-free pathogen detection and identification on food. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Natural killer (NK) cells are immune cells that defend against viral infections and cancer and are used in cancer immunotherapies. Subpopulations of NK cells include CD56dim and CD56bright which either produce cytokines or cytotoxically kill cells directly. The absolute number and proportion of these cells in peripheral blood are tied to proper immune function. Current methods of cytokine detection and proportion of NK cell subpopulations require fluorescent dyes and highly specialized equipment, e.g., flow cytometry, thus rapid cell quantification and subpopulation analysis are needed in the clinical setting. Here, a smartphone-based device and a two-component paper microfluidic chip were used towards identifying NK cell subpopulation and inflammatory markers. One unit measured flow velocity via smartphone-captured video, determining cytokine (IL-2) and total NK cell concentrations in undiluted buffy coat blood samples. The other, single flow lane unit performs spatial separation of CD56dim and CD56bright and cells over its length using differential binding of anti-CD56 nanoparticles. A smartphone microscope combined with cloud-based machine learning predictive modeling (utilizing a random forest classification algorithm) analyzed both flow data and NK cell subpopulation differentiation. Limits of detection for cytokine and cell concentrations were 98 IU/mL and 68 cells/mL, respectively, and cell subpopulation analysis showed 89% accuracy. • First smartphone-based paper microfluidic cell chromatography that can identify cell subpopulation. • Machine learning predictive modeling for NK cell subpopulation differentiation. • Integration of both cell chromatography and flow rate analysis on a single platform. • Potential application to many other cytokines and cell subpopulation analyses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The collection of SuperDARN ionospheric echo data to make ionospheric convection maps is of great significance for Space Weather research. The ionospheric echoes for SuperDARN are generally mixed with scatter from the ground or sea surface, thus the clustering analysis of SuperDARN backscatter echoes is important. In this paper, the first implementation of deep clustering based on the graph automatic encoder network is efficiently realized for classifying the SuperDARN data. In addition, the model is compared with the traditional algorithm and machine learning clustering algorithms. Application of the model to sample data reveals that the deep clustering algorithm can capture the structural characteristics of the echoes and improve the accuracy of echo clustering and classifying. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The development of low-cost analytical devices for on-site water quality monitoring is a critical need, especially for developing countries and remote communities in developed countries with limited resources. Microbial electrochemical cell-based (MXC) biosensors have been quite promising for quantitative and semi-quantitative (often qualitative) measurements of various water quality parameters due to their low cost and simplicity compared to traditional analytical methods. However, conventional MXC biosensors often encounter challenges, such as the slow establishment of biofilms, low sensitivity, and poor recoverability, making them unable to be applied for practical cases. In response, MXC biosensors assembled with paper-based materials demonstrated tremendous potentials to enhance sensitivity and field applicability. Furthermore, the paper-based platforms offer many prominent features, including autonomous liquid transport, rapid bacterial adhesion, lowered resistance, low fabrication cost (<$1 in USD), and eco-friendliness. Therefore, this review aims to summarize the current trend and applications of paper-based MXC biosensors, along with critical discussions on their field applicability. Moreover, future advancements of paper-based MXC biosensors, such as developing a novel paper-based biobatteries, increasing the system performance using an unique biocatalyst, such as yeast, and integrating the biosensor system with other advanced tools, such as machine learning and 3D printing, are highlighted. [Display omitted] • Studies related to paper-based MXC biosensors are summarized and reviewed. • Benefits of using paper-based platforms over traditional materials are listed. • Current applications and challenges of paper-based MXC biosensors are provided. • Field applicability of paper-based MXC biosensors is highlighted. • Opportunities to integrate 3D printing and machine learning are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Conducting in-situ measurements of planetary environments is a key scientific goal in the geoscience field for the extraterrestrial exploration, such as the Moon or Mars. Among these measurements, determining the thermal properties of regolith is particularly challenging due to the material's inhomogeneities. In this paper, an active thermal probing technique is proposed, utilizing a transient hot-wire technique with a needle-like probe structure integrated with temperature sensors and a heater. It is capable of measuring in-situ temperature variations and inner heat flux without disturbing the surrounding regolith. In addition, a machine-learning-based method is proposed for inverting in-situ thermophysical properties, including density, thermal conductivity, and heat capacity. An embedded artificial neural network model has been developed and trained with data sets from both finite element simulations and experiments. This machine learning model is capable of efficiently predicting temperature responses for different lunar regolith simulants. For total 12 parameters, the errors of ten cases are less than 10%, and other two cases are 12.23% and 13.17%. Finally, the proposed method is verified by heat measurement experiments under normal pressure and vacuum, and the variation of thermal properties with different compactness is obtained. The proposed probing technique provides novel ideas to measure the in-situ thermal properties of extraterrestrial regolith. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Integrating a model-based and data-driven approach to generate sufficient number of training data that include time-varying operating conditions is needed to develop a prognostics and health management technique using machine learning for a reusable rocket engine. A data-driven approach was used to predict the engine behavior, which cannot be determined using a model-based approach. This paper proposes a clustered regression model to predict various operating conditions for a reusable rocket engine. The training data were divided in advance according to the operating conditions using the Gaussian mixture model, and multiple regression models were individually trained on each cluster. By switching the regression models according to the operating conditions, the time-series data comprising various operating conditions, such as the combustion and chill-down phases and transition between phases, were accurately predicted when compared with the prediction results of a single regression model. The prediction results of the present hybrid approach agree reasonably well with the static firing test results of a reusable rocket engine if the explanatory variables are adequately included. By integrating model-based and data-driven approaches, adequate training data can be generated for prognostics and health management of the reusable liquid rocket engine. • This study improves the prediction accuracy of the data-driven approach. • Training data for the data-driven approach comprised varying operating conditions. • The varying operating conditions were classified using a Gaussian mixture model. • The regression models were trained based on each classified operating condition. • The prediction accuracy was improved using multiple regression models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aerosol particles present in the atmospheric region mainly affect the climate radiative forcing directly by scattering & absorbing the sunlight. Also, it indirectly influences the formation of clouds, precipitation and acts as a considerable uncertainty in assessing Earth's radiation budget. Determination of aerosol type is significant in characterizing the aerosol role in the atmospheric processes, feedback, and climate models. This paper proposes two aerosol classification models, one based on the source and another based on the composition, to classify the aerosols using aerosol optical properties. The source based aerosol classification method helps to identify the sources which cause pollution in a particular region. Based on the results, proper control measures can be taken to reduce pollution. The composition based aerosol classification helps to identify the nature of aerosol types, such as absorbing or non-absorbing. This classification helps to study the climate of the Kanpur region. The aerosol data is taken from AERONET (AErosol RObotic NETwork) for the period 2002–2018 for the Kanpur region. The composition based aerosol classification model uses Single Scattering Albedo (SSA), Angstrom Exponent (AE), and Fine Mode Fraction (FMF) parameters to categorize aerosols based on their composition. The source based aerosol classification model classifies the aerosols based on values of AE and Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) and describes the source of the aerosol particles. Knowledge of aerosol sources and compositions helps execute policies or controls to reduce aerosol concentrations. Machine learning algorithms, Naïve Bayes, K Nearest Neighbor, Decision Tree, Support Vector Machine, and Random Forest are used to validate classification schemes. The performance analysis of machine learning algorithms is compared using ten different metrics, and the results are also compared with the existing aerosol classification models. The results of the classification show that the source based aerosols of the desert and arid background and the composition based aerosols of types, Mixture Absorbing, Coarse absorbing (Dust), and Black Carbon are dominant over the Kanpur region during the study period considered. The Number of non-absorbing (scattering) type aerosols are least in the study region considered during the study period at all the seasons. It is found that the Random Forest and Decision Tree models outperform the other machine learning models considered and the existing classification models in terms of accuracy (99.55 %) and other performance metrics considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Earthquake anomalies are analyzed for Mw 6.5 Idaho Earthquake America. • Significant anomalies occur in LST, AT, RH, AP and OLR. • Anomalies are studied using statistical, NARX, MLP and CWT methods. • NARX predicted anomalies are more clear than other methods. Remote sensing has became a powerful tool for identifying lithosphere and atmosphere anomalies associated with the impending Earthquakes (EQs) in the vicinity of seismic breeding zone. In this paper, Land Surface Temperature (LST) of both the daytime and nighttime from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) along with Air Temperature (AT), Relative Humidity (RH), Air Pressure (AP) and Outgoing Longwave Radiations (OLR) are studied for the 2020 Idaho (USA) EQ of Mw 6.5. We found the EQ induced surface and atmospheric parameters anomalies just one day prior to EQ main shock using statistical analysis. Moreover, we observed a sharp increment in LST and AT followed by the drop in both AP and RH, which are responsible for cooling the hot gases emitted from epicenter during preparation period. Also, we observed a large increase in OLR on the same day confirming these anomalous variations to be related with the main shock. Furthermore, these abrupt variations are also confirmed using neural networks (nonlinear autoregressive network with exogenous inputs (NARX), multilayer perceptron (MLP) and continuous wavelet transformation (CWT). These multi-parameter and multi-technique analyses can contribute to assist in the main shock forecasting in future with an enhanced cluster of satellite observations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nowadays, Machine Learning (ML) model of the structure-property relation based on large data from reliable physical models becomes a new and promising approach for material design. The present work demonstrates such approach to examine the variation in microstructure features on mechanical properties of paper materials. After the generation of a "big" dataset of fiber network samples, morphological feature data, including interfiber contact properties were extracted and statistically evaluated. By performing cohesive finite element simulations, the mechanical properties including failure strain, effective stiffness, and maximal stress of fiber networks under tensile test were determined and served along with structural feature data for the ML analysis. Gradient Boosting method achieved a performance score of approx. 0.9 for all mechanical properties of such complex fibrous structure. It was found that "disorderness" represented by the variation of fiber network orientation and the mean contact area size to be the most influential factors to the failure strain and effective stiffness. Whereas the failure strength was driven by the homogeneous distribution of the contact areas. The results validated the strong orientation dependence of fibrous materials in experimental observations and enlighten the importance of sensitivity as feature parameters and the striking potential of ML for material optimization. Unlabelled Image • Novel modeling idea using sensitivity parameters to access the randomness of paper fiber network. • Large dataset of microstructure features is correlated with mechanical performances using machine learning models. • Importance of the microstructure features to mechanical responses is determined and discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Information given in topographic map captions or in GIS models is often insufficient to recognize interesting geographical patterns. Some prototypes of GIS have already been extended with a knowledge-base and some reasoning capabilities to support sophisticated map interpretation processes. Nevertheless, the acquisition of the necessary knowledge is still a demanding task for which machine learning techniques can be of great help. This paper presents INGENS, a prototypical GIS which integrates machine learning tools to assist users in the task of topographic map interpretation. The system can be trained to learn operational definitions of geographical objects that are not explicitly modeled in the database. INGENS has been applied to the task of Apulian map interpretation in order to discover geographic knowledge of interest to town planners. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Seamless positioning and navigation requires an integration of outdoor and indoor positioning systems. Until recently, these systems mostly function in-silos. Though GNSS has become a standalone system for outdoors, no unified positioning modality could be found for indoor environments. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals are popular choices though. Increased adoption of different machine learning techniques for indoor–outdoor context detection and localization could be witnessed in the recent literature. The difficulty in precise data annotation, need for sensor fusion, the effect of different hardware configurations pose critical challenges that affect the success of indoor–outdoor (IO) positioning systems. Wireless sensor-based techniques are explicitly programmed, hence estimating locations dynamically becomes challenging. Machine learning and deep learning techniques can be used to overcome such situations and react appropriately by self-learning through experiences and actions without human intervention or reprogramming. Hence, the focus of the work is to present the readers a comprehensive survey of the applicability of machine learning and deep learning to achieve seamless navigation. The paper systematically discusses the application perspectives, research challenges, and the framework of ML (mostly) and DL (a few) based positioning approaches. The comparisons against various parameters like the technology used, the procedure applied, output metric and challenges are presented along with experimental results on benchmark datasets. The paper contributes to bridging the IO localization approaches with IO detection techniques so as to pave the way into the research domain for seamless positioning. Recent advances and hence, possible future research directions in the context of IO localization have also been articulated. • IO localization methods are presented from pragmatic view of seamless positioning. • ML techniques are categorized based on their applications in seamless positioning. • Performance results of ML techniques on benchmark datasets are reported. • The open issues along with future directions are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to popular successes (e.g., ChatGPT) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on everyone's lips today. When advances in biotechnology are combined with advances in AI unprecedented new potential solutions become available. This can help with many global problems and contribute to important Sustainability Development Goals. Current examples include Food Security, Health and Well-being, Clean Water, Clean Energy, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, Life below Water, or protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. AI is ubiquitous in the life sciences today. Topics include a wide range from machine learning and Big Data analytics, knowledge discovery and data mining, biomedical ontologies, knowledge-based reasoning, natural language processing, decision support and reasoning under uncertainty, temporal and spatial representation and inference, and methodological aspects of explainable AI (XAI) with applications of biotechnology. In this pre-Editorial paper, we provide an overview of open research issues and challenges for each of the topics addressed in this special issue. Potential authors can directly use this as a guideline for developing their paper. • This pre-Editorial provides an overview of some hot topics in AI for life. • The benefit for the reader is to get a short, crisp, concise intro into AI. • Authors interested in this Special Issue will get a scope of topics. • The take away message is that in the future no biotechnology can do without AI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We review the existing literature on generating text from visual data under the cross-modal generation umbrella, which affords us to compare and contrast various approaches taking visual data as input and producing text outputs, while not limiting the analysis to narrowly-defined areas, such as image captioning. We provide a breakdown of image-to-text generation methods into generative and non-generative image captioning and visual dialogue, with further distinctions provided for relevant areas. We provide template methods and discuss the existing research in light of such template methods, highlighting both the salient commonalities between different approach and significant departures from the templates. Where it is of interest, we also provide comparisons between templates for distinct areas. To achieve a comprehensive review, we focus on research papers published at 8 leading machine learning conferences in the years 2016–2021 as well as a number of papers, which do not conform to our search criteria, but nonetheless come from leading venues. This is the first review we know of to provide a systematic description of the current state of image-to-text generation and tie distinct research areas together looking at them through the lens of cross-modal generation. • Comprehensive review of image-to-text cross-modal generation. • Succinct summarization of key research advances. • Presentation of relevant results on sets of metrics within the cross-modal area. • Description of common and distinct elements for easier comparison of methods. • Identification of potentially fruitful research lines in multimodal generation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Diagnostic histopathology faces increasing demands due to aging populations and expanding healthcare programs. Semi-automated diagnostic systems employing deep learning methods are one approach to alleviate this pressure. The learning models for histopathology are inherently complex and opaque from the user's perspective. Hence different methods have been developed to interpret their behavior. However, relatively limited attention has been devoted to the connection between interpretation methods and the knowledge of experienced pathologists. The main contribution of this paper is a method for comparing morphological patterns used by expert pathologists to detect cancer with the patterns identified as important for inference of learning models. Given the patch-based nature of processing large-scale histopathological imaging, we have been able to show statistically that the VGG16 model could utilize all the structures that are observable by the pathologist, given the patch size and scan resolution. The results show that the neural network approach to recognizing prostatic cancer is similar to that of a pathologist at medium optical resolution. The saliency maps identified several prevailing histomorphological features characterizing carcinoma, e.g., single-layered epithelium, small lumina, and hyperchromatic nuclei with halo. A convincing finding was the recognition of their mimickers in non-neoplastic tissue. The method can also identify differences, i.e., standard patterns not used by the learning models and new patterns not yet used by pathologists. Saliency maps provide added value for automated digital pathology to analyze and fine-tune deep learning systems and improve trust in computer-based decisions. • Saliency maps identified histomorphological features characterizing cancer. • VGG16 model utilized all the structures that are observable by the pathologist. • The method can identify standard patterns not used by the model. • The method can also identify new patterns not yet used by human pathologists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Systematic bibliometric analysis of PIML in PHM. • Novel perspectives for PIML from the "Informed knowledge forms" and "Informed methods". • Taxonomy of PIML approaches in PHM. • Highlight remaining challenges and future perspectives based on this review. Prognostics and health management (PHM) plays a constructive role in the equipment's entire life health service. It has long benefited from intensive research into physics modeling and machine learning methods. However, in practice, the existing solutions often encounter difficulties caused by sparse data & incomplete system failure knowledge. Pure machine learning or physics-based methods can sometimes be infeasible in such situations. As a result, there has been a growing interest in developing physics-informed machine learning (PIML) models which allow incorporating different forms of physics knowledge at different positions of the machine learning pipeline. This combination provides significant assistance for detection, diagnostic, and prognostics. However, to the best of our knowledge, the bibliometrics analyses and the comprehensive review of the existing research concerning PIML in PHM remain vacant. Our review is therefore dedicated to filling these gaps. We synthesize the concept of PIML in PHM, and propose a taxonomy of PIML approaches from the perspective of "Expression forms of informed knowledge" and "Knowledge informed methods". The findings and discussions presented in this paper enable us to clarify the current state of the art and the emerging opportunities of PIML approaches, especially for building PHM systems that can work under the "small data and scarce physics knowledge" paradigm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The ionospheric foF2 prediction model GWO-ALSTM is proposed in this paper, which combines the Gray Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithm and the attention mechanism based on the long short-term memory (LSTM) model. The datasets used in this model were obtained from the oblique ionosondes of the China Ground-based Seismo-ionospheric Monitoring Network. The data from 2010 to 2012 was used for training, and the data of 2013 was used for verification. The input parameters of the model include local time, day number, sunspot number, F10.7 solar flux, Ap index, Dst index, and foF2 at the previous moment, and the output parameter is foF2 at the current moment. The IRI2016 model, GABP model, LSTM model and GWO-ALSTM model were compared with the observed results for analysis. The results show that the GWO-ALSTM model is superior to the LSTM model, the GABP model and the IRI2016 model. Meanwhile, the comparative analyses of the diurnal variations of foF2 show that the curve of the GWO-ALSTM model fits the observed values more closely than the curve of any other model under the geomagnetic quiet and storm conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a unified physics-informed machine learning (PIML) model is proposed for the accurate prediction of the creep rupture life of oxide/oxide ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) by incorporating prior physical information and microstructure features. The collected dataset undergoes missing value imputation and standardization methods for processing. Key feature parameters that influence rupture life are identified through global sensitivity analysis. Furthermore, a high-throughput design module is developed to explore optimal composition under specific creep conditions, providing design guidelines for new materials in oxide/oxide CMCs. This study demonstrates that the predicted results consistently fall within the ±3 error bands. Improved life expectancy is attained with fiber modulus (220–290 GPa) and matrix modulus (>310 GPa). The transformation from expensive creep testing to low-cost exploration of modulus and proportional limit is achieved, offering theoretical support and analytical methods for the design of CMC components and the development of new materials for high-temperature applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Accurate prediction of the thermospheric density field has recently been gaining a lot of attention, due to an outstanding increase in space operations in Low-Earth Orbit, in the context of the NewSpace. In order to model such high-dimensional, non-Gaussian systems, Reduced-Order Models (ROMs) have been developed against existing physics-based density models. In general, the data-driven reconstruction of dynamical systems usually consists of two steps of compression and prediction. In this paper, we focus on the compression step and assess state-of-the-art order reduction methodologies such as autoencoders, linear, and nonlinear Principal Component Analysis (PCA). We show that Kernel-based PCA, a nonlinear generalization of PCA, can perform better than Neural Networks in representing the model in low-dimensional space in terms of accuracy, computational time, and energy consumption for both the Lorenz system, a chaotic dynamical system developed in the context of atmospheric modeling, and the thermospheric density. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• A framework of fault prognosis strategy of external gear pump with insufficient availability of experimental data. • Generation of the high-fidelity CFD model to tackle the absence/ minimal availability of experimental data. • Generation of various working conditions of the pump to comprehend its behaviour. • Implementation of synthetic data generation methods to increase data availability and to generate degradation behaviour. • Noise sensitivity analysis of ML algorithms by adding white noise in the training and test dataset. Fault prognosis is an important area of research that aims to predict and diagnose faults in complex systems. The sudden failure of industrial components can have adverse consequences for an organisation in terms of time, cost and workflow. It is, therefore, critical to ensure the maintenance of equipment components in optimal condition in order to avoid downtime that may cause significant disruption. Due to this reason, in recent years, there has been an increasing interest in creating innovative methods for fault prognosis that can increase system reliability and reduce maintenance costs. Gear pumps are widely utilised in a variety of industrial applications, and their reliability and effectiveness are crucial for achieving optimal system performance. Gear pumps, on the other hand, are prone to malfunctions and failures, which can result in substantial downtime and maintenance costs. The challenge is to develop a fault prognosis approach that is reliable and accurate enough to detect and diagnose defects in a gear pump before they cause system failures. This paper proposes a novel computational strategy for the fault prognosis of an external gear pump using Machine Learning (ML) approaches. Due to the unavailability of sufficient experimental data in the vicinity of failure mechanisms, a novel approach to generating a high-fidelity in-silico dataset via a Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) model of the gear pump in healthy and faulty working conditions is presented. However, considering the computational demand for rerunning the same CFD simulations, novel synthetic data generation techniques are implemented by perturbing the frequency content of the time series to recreate other working conditions and constructing degradation behaviour using linear and cubic interpolation methods for run-to-failure scenarios. The synthetically created datasets are used to train the underlying ML metamodel for fault prognosis. Two types of ML algorithms are employed for fault prognosis: Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithms. A series of numerical examples are shown, allowing us to infer that the proposed modelling technique is feasible in an industrial setting and that employing the MLP algorithm delivers superior fault prognosis results when compared to SVM. Furthermore, datasets generated using the cubic interpolation method have lower prediction errors than datasets generated using the linear interpolation method due to the smoother degradation behaviour in the data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Thermal analysis of spacecraft systems is a critical process for mission operations. However, knowing the temperature distribution of entire systems is not easy due to the uncertainty of the thermal mathematical model (TMM) and limited temperature sensors. This paper proposes a temperature estimation method using physics-informed machine learning (PIML). The PIML-based thermal analysis allows us to estimate the actual temperature distribution by seamlessly bridging the limited observations and the TMM. To evaluate the estimation accuracy of the proposed method, we conducted a numerical experiment using a pseudo small satellite model consisting of 100 nodes. The proposed method was applied to three different model error cases and was found to improve temperature estimation accuracy in all cases. In addition, the impact of the number of temperature sensors and their placement on estimation accuracy was investigated. • A data-driven thermal analysis that can bridge the uncertain model and limited measurements is proposed. • The physics-informed machine learning was applied to the thermal mathematical model. • A numerical experiment was conducted using a pseudo small satellite model. • The effect of the number and placements of sensors on the estimation accuracy for three model error scenarios was discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The primary goal of this paper is to provide an efficient solution algorithm based on the augmented Lagrangian framework for optimization problems with a stochastic objective function and deterministic constraints. Our main contribution is combining the augmented Lagrangian framework with adaptive sampling, resulting in an efficient optimization methodology validated with practical examples. To achieve the presented efficiency, we consider inexact solutions for the augmented Lagrangian subproblems, and through an adaptive sampling mechanism, we control the variance in the gradient estimates. Furthermore, we analyze the theoretical performance of the proposed scheme by showing equivalence to a gradient descent algorithm on a Moreau envelope function, and we prove sublinear convergence for convex objectives and linear convergence for strongly convex objectives with affine equality constraints. The worst-case sample complexity of the resulting algorithm, for an arbitrary choice of penalty parameter in the augmented Lagrangian function, is O (ϵ − 3 − δ) , where ϵ > 0 is the expected error of the solution and δ > 0 is a user-defined parameter. If the penalty parameter is chosen to be O (ϵ − 1) , we demonstrate that the result can be improved to O (ϵ − 2) , which is competitive with the other methods employed in the literature. Moreover, if the objective function is strongly convex with affine equality constraints, we obtain O (ϵ − 1 log ⁡ (1 / ϵ)) complexity. Finally, we empirically verify the performance of our adaptive sampling augmented Lagrangian framework in machine learning optimization and engineering design problems, including topology optimization of a heat sink with environmental uncertainty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Effect of negative poisson's ratio on nonlinear free vibration and postbuckling behaviour of FG-GOEAM beam is investigated in detail. • Metamaterial properties of GOEAM are determined by physics-embedded machine learning assisted micromechanics model. • FG-GOEAM beam greatly outperforms its pristine metallic counterpart due to GOri reinforcement. • Added mass model is used to include the effect of fluid surrounding the FG-GOEAM beam. This paper presents a numerical study on nonlinear free vibration and postbuckling behaviours of functionally graded (FG) graphene origami (GOri)-enabled auxetic metamaterial (GOEAM) tapered beams immersed in fluid, with a particular focus on the effect of negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) on the nonlinear frequencies and postbuckling equilibrium paths. The metamaterial properties of the novel GOEAM are determined by a physics-embedded machine learning based micromechanics model. The beam deformation is governed by Timoshenko beam theory and von Kármán nonlinearity, and the governing equations are solved using the differential quadrature method (DQM). The fluid pressure exerted on the surface of the beam is calculated using the velocity potential function and Bernoulli's equation. Comprehensive parametric studies demonstrate that due to the use of GOri reinforcement, an FG-GOEAM beam with NPR outperforms its metallic counterpart with considerably increased nonlinear fundamental frequency and enhanced postbuckling resistance. The nonlinear free vibration and postbuckling behaviours of the beams can be effectively tuned through GOri parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Imitation learning leverages example demonstrations to teach a policy to replicate a desired behavior. In this investigation, the example demonstrations consist of open-loop optimal trajectories calculated off-line. This paper introduces the use of imitation learning to demonstrate optimal feedback control of two different high-fidelity 6-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) lander models. A loss of optimality is shown when disturbances are applied to policies trained only with nominal trajectories. Methodologies such as multi-phase optimal control and triple-single-phase optimal control are applied to include disturbances in the optimal trajectory generation, and the policies are trained to mitigate loss of optimality when disturbances are applied. Monte Carlo simulations show that loss of optimality can be mitigated by including disturbances in the optimal trajectory generation and training data. [Display omitted] • Imitation learning for optimal feedback controllers for the pinpoint landing problem. • Disturbances can cause loss of optimality for policies trained in nominal dynamics. • Including disturbances in optimal trajectories mitigates loss of optimality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Machine learning classifier to support planetary defense decision making. • Intelligent classification of deflection strategies under aleatory and epistemic uncertainty. • Combination of machine learning and Dempster-Shafer theory of evidence to robust decision making. This paper presents an Intelligent Decision Support System (IDSS) that can automatically assess the suitable robust deflection strategies to respond to a Near Earth Objects (NEO) impact scenario. The input to the IDSS is the warning time, the orbital parameters and mass of the NEO and the corresponding uncertainties. The output is the deflection strategies that are more likely to offer a successful deflection. Both aleatory and epistemic uncertainties on ephemerides and physical properties of the NEO are considered. The training data set is produced by generating thousands of virtual impactors, sampled from the current distribution of NEO. For each virtual impactor we perform a robust optimisation, under mixed aleatory/epistemic uncertainties, of the deflection scenario with different deflection strategies. The robust performance indices is considered by the deflection effectiveness, which is quantified by Probability of Collision post deflection. The IDSS is based on a combination Dempster-Shafer theory of evidence and a Random Forest classifier that is trained on the data set of virtual impactors and deflection scenarios. Five deflection strategies are modelled and included in the IDSS: Nuclear Explosion, Kinetic Impactor, Laser Ablation, Gravity Tractor and Ion Beam Shepherd. Simulation results suggest that the proposed decision support system can quickly provide robust decisions on which deflection strategies are to be chosen to respond to a NEO impact scenario. Once trained the IDSS does not require re-running expensive simulations to make decisions on which deflection strategies are to be used and is, therefore, suitable for the rapid pre-screening or reassessment of deflection options. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Machine learning classifier to support space traffic management decision making. • Intelligent classification of conjunction events under aleatory and epistemic uncertainty. • Combination of machine learning and Dempster-Shafer theory of evidence for robust decision making. • Optimal and robust impulsive and low-thrust collision avoidance manoeuvre design. This paper presents a decision support system that can automatically allocate collision avoidance manoeuvres in the event of a high risk close encounter between two space objects. Decisions are supported by an Intelligent Classification System that combines Dempster-Shafer theory of evidence with Machine Learning to automatically classify conjunctions according to the probability of collision, the uncertainty on the probability of collision, the time to close approach and the cost of a collision avoidance manoeuvre. We propose a simple analytical model that allows for the fast and robust computation of both impulsive and low-thrust manoeuvres under a mix of aleatory and epistemic uncertainty. Aleatory uncertainty is the non-reducible randomness in observation data, dynamic model and parameters, while epistemic uncertainty is the lack of knowledge on system dynamics and observation data, including the model of aleatory uncertainty itself. Dempster-Shafer theory of evidence is used to model the epistemic uncertainty in the calculation of the probability of collision. Some numerical examples are included to show the performance of the collision avoidance manoeuvre optimisation strategy and of the intelligent decision support system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• A digital twin-driven (DTD) framework and model are developed for predicting degraded lifting capacity (LC) of aging tower cranes. • A DTD model predicted the degraded LC of a scaled-down prototype, achieving a mean-square error (MSE) of 0.2253 and a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.9973. • A DTD model is validated using k-5 cross-validation with a prediction accuracy of 0.97 (R2). • Degraded load charts assist operators in placing safe loads and preventing unexpected failures. Aging tower cranes face an elevated risk of failure, primarily due to structural fatigue and deterioration. Surprisingly, the degradation of aging-induced lifting capacity (LC) remains an unexplored domain. In response to this research gap, this paper introduces a digital twin-driven (DTD) framework and model to predict the degraded LC of aging tower cranes. This framework combines theoretical and numerical analysis of fatigue and degradation behavior in tower cranes with real-time vibration data obtained during cyclic load scenarios on the actual cranes. Machine learning (ML) techniques are employed to develop a model that accurately predicts the degraded LC caused by aging. A scaled-down tower crane prototype is adopted as a demonstrative case to illustrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the DTD framework. The DTD model predicts the degraded LC of the prototype with high accuracy, achieving a mean-square error (MSE) of 0.2253 and a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.9973. The predicted degraded load charts of the tested tower crane for each decade of usage from 0 to 70 years are also presented to assist crane operators in applying safe loads, preventing unexpected failures and damages, and enhancing workplace monitoring and safety. This study helps monitor the safety conditions of tower cranes that are aging and susceptible to structural fatigue and deterioration, facilitates the prediction of the deterioration of complex machines and systems in the construction industry with real-time data, and highlights the potential of DTD approaches in improving efficiency, safety, and decision-making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multi-view learning (MVL) is a rapidly evolving direction in the field of machine learning. Despite the positive results, most algorithms that combine multi-view learning with twin support vector machines (TSVM) focus on the traditional machine learning domain. No method has been accomplished for combining MVL, TSVM, and deep learning. In this paper, we propose two novel multi-view deep models to solve the multiclass classification problem, namely deep multi-view twin support vector machines (DMvTSVM) based on deep neural network (DNN) and auto-encoder (AE) network. They find two non-parallel hyperplanes such that each hyperplane is as close to its own class as possible while being as far away from the other class as possible. Meanwhile, we apply similarity regularization to the output of the Deep TSVM classifier for each view to learn consensus information between views, and use this to refine the joint weights of the deep model and TSVM. Finally, the novel models employ the o n e − v s − r e s t strategy to allow the DMvTSVM classifier to solve the multiclass classification problems. In the experiments, the proposed methods are compared with existing state-of-the-art algorithms to prove their effectiveness. • The first combination of twin support vector machines (TSVM) and deep neural networks. • Nesting of more advanced auto encoder networks. • Incorporating multi-view learning capabilities. • Mutual negotiation and simultaneous learning between deep neural networks and TSVM. • The experiments prove the effectiveness of the algorithm in this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents some initial results on the use of hyperspectral imaging technology and machine learning to characterise the surface composition of space objects and reconstruct their attitude motion. The paper provides a preliminary demonstration that hyperspectral and multispectral analysis of the light absorbed, emitted and reflected by space objects can be used to identify, with some degree of accuracy, the materials composing their surface. The paper introduces a high-fidelity simulation model, developed to test this concept, and a validation of the model against experimental tests in a laboratory environment. The paper shows how to unmix the spectra to provide an estimation of the materials composing the surface facing the sensor. A machine learning approach is then proposed to reconstruct the attitude motion from the time series of spectra. • Demonstration of characterisation of space object composition using hyperspectral technology. • Demonstration of attitude motion reconstruction from spectra with machine learning. • High-fidelity model of the spectra received by a sensor. • Validation of the simulation model in a laboratory environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vanadium dioxide (VO 2) is a promising material for energy-saving smart windows due to its reversible metal-to-insulator transition near room temperature, concomitantly with a structural phase transition between monoclinic VO 2 (M) phase and rutile VO 2 (R) phase. However, the fact that VO 2 has a complex crystalline phase makes its reliable synthesis an obstacle to its practical application. Machine learning (ML), a specific subset of artificial intelligence, can be utilized to generate virtual representations of experimental conditions and outcomes for the purpose of predicting experiments. Therefore, in the paper, four machine learning models were trained to perform optimization of the VO 2 hydrothermal synthesis. A random forest model achieved a classification accuracy of 87.27%. The synthetic parameter space was explored to filter combinations with a synthetic probability above 90%. Random forest models were used to guide the experimental synthesis, and the obtained products were characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry. The results showed that phase-pure VO 2 (B) and VO 2 (M) were successfully synthesized, demonstrating the effectiveness of machine learning in optimizing material synthesis, alleviating the stochasticity of material synthesis caused by the control of synthesis conditions, and promoting the application research of VO 2 materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• An improved singular spectrum decomposition is proposed. • High complexity components are secondarily decomposed to reduce its complexity. • An improved prediction model of optimization algorithm is proposed. • Intelligent weighting strategy is introduced to overcome traditional weighting problem. • A combined prediction model for carbon emission is proposed. Accurate prediction of carbon emission is critical for the development of low-carbon economy. However, most carbon emission prediction studies use a single model with low prediction accuracy, and do not consider the instability of carbon emission. Therefore, this paper proposes a combined prediction model of carbon emission. Firstly, the original data is decomposed by singular spectrum decomposition to obtain a limited amount of singular spectrum components. Secondly, high complexity components are secondarily decomposed by variational mode decomposition. Then, chameleon swarm algorithm and carnivorous plant algorithm are used to train the regularization coefficients and kernel parameters of kernel extreme learning machine and least squares support vector machine respectively, and the trained model is used to predict the decomposition components. Finally, induced ordered weighted averaging operator is used to calculate the weight of single model, and error correction is introduced to further promote the prediction accuracy. The carbon emission data of China and the United States is used to make a prediction experiment. The results indicate that the proposed model is superior to other comparative models in different indexes, which provides a new idea for carbon emission prediction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Modeling attacks such as machine learning attacks are pretty efficient in breaking hardware security primitives like silicon strong physical unclonable functions (PUFs). As compared to regular strong PUFs such as arbiter PUFs and lightweight (LW)-PUFs, subthreshold current array (SCA)-PUFs exhibit a better resilience against modeling attacks since they utilize the non-linear relationship between the subthreshold current and gate voltage of transistors to obfuscate the corresponding relationship between input challenge and output response. Unfortunately, the degree of non-linearity (DoNL) within SCA-PUFs is still not sufficiently high to resist against state-of-the-art modeling attacks. Therefore, to further enhance DoNL for resisting against modeling attacks, a new strong PUF architecture is proposed in this paper by embedding reconfigurable neural networks (RNNs) into SCA-PUFs. Mathematical foundations are established for finding appropriate RNNs that are able to maximize the DoNL of an SCA-PUF. As shown in the result, when state-of-the-art modeling attacks like Lagrange multiplier attacks (LMAs) are selected, the robustness of the proposed RNN-embedded SCA-PUF is enhanced over 20 times with less than 18.5% power and area overhead as compared to a regular SCA-PUF. • SCA-PUF utilizes the non-linear sunthreshold current of transistors. • SCA-PUF is quite vulnerable to advanced modeling attacks such as LMAs. • RNN-embedded SCA PUF resists LMAs by masking power side-channel information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To continue space operations with the increasing space debris, accurate characterization of fragment fly-out properties from hypervelocity impacts is essential. However, with limited realistic experimentation and the need for data, available static arena test data, collected utilizing a novel stereoscopic imaging technique, is the primary dataset for this paper. This research leverages machine learning methodologies to predict fragmentation characteristics using combined data from this imaging technique and simulations, produced considering dynamic impact conditions. Gaussian mixture models (GMMs), fit via expectation maximization (EM), are used to model fragment track intersections on a defined surface of intersection. After modeling the fragment distributions, k-nearest neighbor (K-NN) regressors are used to predict the desired characteristics. Using Monte Carlo simulations, the K-NN regression is shown to predict the distributions for both the total number of fragments intersecting a given surface, as well as the expected total fragment velocity and mass associated with that surface. This information can then be used to estimate the kinetic energy of the particle to classify the particle and avoid debris collisions. • Machine learning combines high-fidelity simulations with experimental data. • High speed collisions or explosions can be characterized. • Fragment energy and distribution can be predicted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we developed an empirical model for predicting Total Electron Content (TEC) on a single station receiver located within the equatorial anomaly crest region at Helwan – Egypt (29.86°N, 31.32°E & MLAT 27.02°N). The neural network algorithm was developed from several inputs representing diurnal, seasonal, and solar cycle variations, solar and geomagnetic activity, and solar wind parameters using TEC data collected by the SCINDA GPS receiver. The TEC data collected for about nine years from 2009 to 2017 comprises almost the whole solar cycle 24 allowing the developed model to be validated and tested for different solar activity conditions. The 2009 – 2016 dataset was randomly divided into 70% for training, and 30% for validation during model development while the 2017 dataset was reserved for testing the model during independent validation. The validation was done by comparing TEC from the developed model and TEC derived from the GPS scintillation and TEC monitor (GPSTEC). Knowing that TEC modeling over the equatorial anomaly crest regions is challenging since it is characterized by high temporal and spatial variations, the developed model reconstructed diurnal GPSTEC from 2014 to 2016 with a root mean square error (RMSE) of 4.0 TECU and 3.2 TECU for high and low solar activity phases respectively. The neural network (NN) modeled TEC was highly correlated with GPSTEC, that is 0.93 and 0.94 for low and high solar activity respectively. In comparison, the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI)-2016 model predicted the general trend of GPSTEC in 2017 with RMSE of 5.43 TECU better than the developed TEC model with RMSE of 5.74 TECU. However, the NN model predicted diurnal GPSTEC for selected quiet and disturbed days, and seasonal TEC better than the IRI model in 2017. Therefore, the developed model was able to capture temporal ionospheric TEC for diurnal and seasonal variations during low solar activity. It was established that the performance of the empirical model depends on the size and distribution of the data used for model development. It's worth noting that despite the improved performance of the NN algorithm in predicting diurnal and seasonal TEC variation, the NN-modeled TEC performed poorly in reconstructing the nighttime anomalies exhibited in the GPSTEC. The inclusion of the IRI-NmF2 as network input also adds to the improved performance of the network. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the years, Machine Learning models have been successfully employed on neuroimaging data for accurately predicting brain age. Deviations from the healthy brain aging pattern are associated with the accelerated brain aging and brain abnormalities. Hence, efficient and accurate diagnosis techniques are required to elicit accurate brain age estimations. Several contributions have been reported in the past for this purpose, resorting to different data-driven modeling methods. Recently, deep neural networks (also referred to as deep learning) have become prevalent in manifold neuroimaging studies, including brain age estimation. In this review, we offer a comprehensive analysis of the literature related to the adoption of deep learning for brain age estimation with neuroimaging data. We detail and analyze different deep learning architectures used for this application, pausing at research works published to date quantitatively exploring their application. We also examine different brain age estimation frameworks, comparatively exposing their advantages and weaknesses. Finally, the review concludes with an outlook towards future directions that should be followed by prospective studies. The ultimate goal of this paper is to establish a common and informed reference for newcomers and experienced researchers willing to approach brain age estimation by using deep learning models. • We categorize brain age estimation models based on the deep learning architectures. • We classify deep learning architectures based on the slice/voxel-based input data. • We examine the modalities, size of data, performance and the datasets used. • We enumerate several challenges and trace directions that can be explored further. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper investigates the attitude fault-tolerant stabilization problem for a spacecraft subjected to its actuator effectiveness loss, inertia uncertainties and space disturbances. A novel Iterative Learning Sliding Mode Observer (ILSMO) is proposed to reconstruct the actuator effectiveness factors robustly and accurately by combining the P-type iterative learning algorithm with the sliding mode approach. Based on the reconstructed fault signals, an Iterative Learning Sliding Mode Controller (ILSMC) is designed to guarantee the closed-loop spacecraft attitude fault-tolerant stabilization by compensating for its lumped disturbance. The ILSMO and ILSMC stabilities are guaranteed using the Lyapunov direct approach, respectively. Finally, the numerical simulation results show that the proposed ILSMO-ILSMC-based spacecraft attitude fault-tolerant stabilization method is effective and superior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]