💻 computer science

High Quality Image Generation using Improved Generative Adversarial Networks and Optimized Stable Diffusion Models

This paper proposes a hybrid architecture combining Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and optimized Stable Diffusion models to address training instability and mode collapse, achieving high-quality image generation with superior realism compared to standalone GANs for applications ranging from forensic reconstruction to data augmentation.

Satishkumar Varma, Kunal Wagh, Omkar Raul, Sejal Chandgadkar, Shreya Belanekar, Kanchan Dabre2026-09-21
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A Comparative Study of Faster R-CNN, Mask R-CNN, and YOLOv8 for Object Detection and Instance Segmentation, with a Custom-Class Transfer-Learning Case Study

This paper provides a theoretical and qualitative comparative analysis of Faster R-CNN, Mask R-CNN, and YOLOv8 for object detection and instance segmentation, demonstrating through a custom military vehicle case study that lightweight single-stage detectors can effectively adapt to novel classes via transfer learning while outperforming two-stage models trained solely on general datasets, all within the context of evolving real-time detection architectures.

Muhammad Usman Aslam2026-09-21✓ Author reviewed ⓘ
💻 computer science

An Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Framework for Construction Safety Evacuation Modeling Across Complex Building Layouts

This paper introduces PeopleFlow, an AI and computer vision framework that integrates real-time site data with multi-agent simulations to model and compare evacuation safety across complex, dynamic construction environments, enabling data-driven decisions on emergency routing and infrastructure before construction is complete.

Bhargav Vaghani2026-09-21
💻 computer science

A Hybrid CNN-Transformer Framework for Robust Coronary Artery Stenosis Detection in X-ray Angiography

This study proposes a hybrid CNN-Transformer framework based on RT-DETR that achieves state-of-the-art accuracy (97.8% mAP50) and real-time performance (38 FPS) for robust coronary artery stenosis detection in X-ray angiography, significantly outperforming traditional methods in both precision and speed.

Hossein Sadr, Kamran Balani, Ali. A. Kiaie, Zeynab Khodaverdian, Arsalan Salari, Mahboobeh Hoseinalizadeh, Mojdeh Nazari2026-09-21
💻 computer science

Automatic Defect Detection and Intelligent Grading System for University Ceramics Integrating Computer Vision

This paper presents an automatic defect detection and intelligent grading system for university ceramics that integrates cross-polarized imaging, StyleGAN3-based data augmentation, and a YOLOv8-CSLA model to achieve high-accuracy defect identification and dynamic severity-based grading while significantly reducing missed-detection rates compared to manual inspection.

Xin Li¹, Siying Zheng²2026-09-21
💻 computer science

Trustworthy Deepfake Detection Through Explainable AI: Evaluating the Consistency of Visual Explanations Across Deepfake Datasets

This study introduces the Explanation Consistency Score (ECS) to demonstrate that deepfake detectors with high predictive accuracy often rely on unstable, dataset-specific reasoning that fails to generalize, arguing that forensic models must be evaluated on explanation consistency in addition to traditional performance metrics.

Adedayo Ayomide ADENIRAN, Adetayo Olaniyi ADENIRAN, Abiodun OJO, Thomas Oluwaseun ONIH2026-09-21
💻 computer science

Prevalence of Cross-File Dependencies in Terraform and Their Resolution by Security Scanners

This paper analyzes a large-scale Terraform dataset to reveal that cross-file dependencies are prevalent and often involve security-sensitive resources, while demonstrating through controlled experiments that modern security scanners possess varying but significant capabilities to resolve these complex inter-file relationships, challenging the assumption that they cannot handle multi-file reasoning.

Moatasem M. Draz2026-09-21
💻 computer science

Synthetic longitudinal dialogue and preference alignment for substance use recovery support

This paper introduces ChatThero, a system that leverages multi-agent simulated longitudinal dialogues and a combination of supervised fine-tuning with expert-guided preference optimization to generate superior, context-aware support responses for substance use recovery, as validated by both physician evaluations and a feasibility pilot.

Junda Wang, Zonghai Yao, Jiangbo Li, Jing Wang, Gang Huang, Lingxi Li, Junhui Qian, Zhichao Yang, Kaixin Liu, Marco More (…)2026-09-21