💻 computer science

Improved stacking ensemble learning for objective tinnitus severity assessment based on functional near-infrared spectroscopy signals

This study proposes an improved Stacking ensemble learning algorithm that utilizes functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) signals to achieve highly accurate, objective, and quantitative assessment of tinnitus severity, significantly outperforming conventional models and offering a promising tool for clinical diagnosis.

Nihong Zhou, Hao Yang, Yiru Meng, Juanjuan Yang, Xiaoli Fan2026-09-25
💻 computer science

PixelChain: A Blockchain Inspired Reversible Cryptographic Framework for Secure Image Encryption

This paper proposes PixelChain Encryption (PCE), a lightweight, reversible cryptographic framework inspired by blockchain principles that secures images through recursive SHA-256 hashing and XOR-based keystreams without distributed ledgers, achieving high resistance to statistical attacks and low computational complexity suitable for resource-constrained IoT and medical imaging applications.

Faizal Nujumudeen2026-09-25
💻 computer science

On Image classification using spiking membrane systems with structural plasticity and spike time dependent plasticity rules

This paper proposes a novel image classification method for English letters using spiking neural P systems with structural plasticity and spike-timing-dependent plasticity, which combines gradient descent and Hebbian rules to achieve 99.79% accuracy on noise-free data and outperform existing models on noisy datasets.

PRITHWINEEL PAUL, Subham Chakraborty2026-09-25
💻 computer science

CareLoop: Measuring the Gap Between Knowing Medicine and Practicing It in the Context of Patients' Lives

This paper introduces CareLoop, a clinical-world sandbox that evaluates AI models on their ability to practice medicine within the complex context of patients' lives by measuring their performance in discovering hidden states, adapting to constraints, and managing consequences across simulated trajectories, revealing that execution-grounded capabilities are distinct from and more challenging than simply knowing medical facts.

Zhenhong Yang, Jintao Fei, Jun Zhao2026-09-25
💻 computer science

Segmentation Techniques for Malaria Parasites and Sickle Cells in Peripheral Blood Smear Microscopy: A Systematic Review of Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Field Deployment in Endemic Regions

This systematic review of 50 studies evaluates classical and deep learning segmentation techniques for malaria parasites and sickle cells in peripheral blood smears, highlighting their potential for field deployment in low-resource settings while identifying critical gaps in dataset standardization, external validation, and edge-device optimization.

Habert Tumwesigye¹, Abraham Birungi, Samuel Tumwesigire, Yekosan Mitala, Raymond Atwine¹2026-09-25
💻 computer science

Learning Robust 3D Representations via Multi-Granularity Gaussian Mixture Guided Cross-Modal Fusion   

This paper proposes a novel cross-modal framework for robust 3D representation learning that integrates a multi-granularity Gaussian mixture model for hierarchical probabilistic geometric modeling with a multi-scale visual enhancement module to achieve state-of-the-art performance in classification, part segmentation, and few-shot learning.

Li Han, Yuping Zhang, Chenyang Fu, Yongxin Song, Xiaoran Qi2026-09-25
💻 computer science

Design and Implementation of a Prototype Smart Door Lock Integrating Face Recognition and Smart Doorbell for Residential Access Control

This paper presents the design and implementation of a prototype smart door lock that integrates YOLOv8n-based face recognition, a smart doorbell, and remote access control via Blynk and Supabase, demonstrating high accuracy and reliability in authenticating residents and managing visitor access for residential security.

Farah Atriani, Ida Laila, Arifin Arifin2026-09-24