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View article: Optimal Aerial Imaging Parameters for UAV-Based Inspection and Maintenance of Photovoltaic Installations
Optimal Aerial Imaging Parameters for UAV-Based Inspection and Maintenance of Photovoltaic Installations Open
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) equipped with thermal and RGB cameras and enhanced by deep learning offer a powerful solution for autonomous photovoltaic (PV) system inspection. However, defect detection performance depends on flight param…
View article: Medical & healthcare robotics: a roadmap for enhanced precision, safety, and efficacy
Medical & healthcare robotics: a roadmap for enhanced precision, safety, and efficacy Open
Medical robotics holds transformative potential for healthcare. Robots excel in tasks requiring precision, including surgery and minimally invasive interventions, and they can enhance diagnostics through improved automated imaging techniqu…
View article: Pain in dementia: existing approaches and prospective developments – a narrative review
Pain in dementia: existing approaches and prospective developments – a narrative review Open
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that can lead to inadequate care for people with dementia. Due to the subjective nature of pain, assessing pain in dementia presents persistent challenges. Pain within the context of t…
View article: Leveraging machine learning and rule extraction for enhanced transparency in emergency department length of stay prediction
Leveraging machine learning and rule extraction for enhanced transparency in emergency department length of stay prediction Open
This study aims to address the critical issue of emergency department (ED) overcrowding, which negatively affects patient outcomes, wait times, and resource efficiency. Accurate prediction of ED length of stay (LOS) can streamline operatio…
View article: AI Advances in ICU with an Emphasis on Sepsis Prediction: An Overview
AI Advances in ICU with an Emphasis on Sepsis Prediction: An Overview Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly applied in a wide range of healthcare and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) areas to serve—among others—as a tool for disease detection and prediction, as well as for healthcare resources’ management. S…
View article: Fairness-Aware Graph Neural Networks for ICU Length of Stay Prediction in IoT-Enabled Environments
Fairness-Aware Graph Neural Networks for ICU Length of Stay Prediction in IoT-Enabled Environments Open
This study introduces a novel end-to-end framework designed to optimize patient outcomes and operational efficiency in intensive care units (ICUs) through fairness-aware and accurate length of stay (LOS) predictions within an IoT-enabled e…
View article: Subjective and Objective VQA of Video Codecs for UHD Video Streaming
Subjective and Objective VQA of Video Codecs for UHD Video Streaming Open
In this work, we conduct a subjective video quality assessment (VQA) experiment to evaluate the performance of modern video codecs when displayed on a large (30sqm) ultra-high-definition (UHD) video wall. Our comparative study involves fou…
View article: Emergency Department Length of Stay Classification Based on Ensemble Methods and Rule Extraction
Emergency Department Length of Stay Classification Based on Ensemble Methods and Rule Extraction Open
This study employs machine learning techniques to identify factors that influence extended Emergency Department (ED) length of stay (LOS) and derives transparent decision rules to complement the results. Leveraging a comprehensive dataset,…
View article: An Overview of Explainable AI Studies in the Prediction of Sepsis Onset and Sepsis Mortality
An Overview of Explainable AI Studies in the Prediction of Sepsis Onset and Sepsis Mortality Open
Explainable artificial intelligence (AI) focuses on developing models and algorithms that provide transparent and interpretable insights into decision-making processes. By elucidating the reasoning behind AI-driven diagnoses and treatment …
View article: A Comparative Analysis of Viewing Prediction Techniques for 360° Video Streaming Applications
A Comparative Analysis of Viewing Prediction Techniques for 360° Video Streaming Applications Open
<p>In this work, we implement multiple techniques for predicting users viewing directions while watching 360° videos. We utilize historical viewing traces to forecast future directions based on a real-life head tracking dataset. …
View article: Optimized Tile Quality Selection in Multi-User 360° Video Streaming
Optimized Tile Quality Selection in Multi-User 360° Video Streaming Open
360° videos and virtual reality (VR) are among the defining applications for a new era of immersive multimedia technologies. However, streaming high-quality 360° videos constitutes a challenge for service providers and network operators, e…
View article: Emergency Department Triage Hospitalization Prediction Based on Machine Learning and Rule Extraction
Emergency Department Triage Hospitalization Prediction Based on Machine Learning and Rule Extraction Open
The objective of this work was to investigate the usefulness of explainable AI (XAI) functionality in the Emergency Department (ED) triage hospitalization prediction modelling based on machine learning and rule extraction. Prediction model…
View article: AI-based solutions for predicting sepsis in ICUs
AI-based solutions for predicting sepsis in ICUs Open
<p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) advances in healthcare underpin timely and informed interventions that can elevate the quality of care for the benefit of the citizen. This can be especially beneficial for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) pa…
View article: Versatile Video Coding Performance Evaluation for Tiled 360° Videos
Versatile Video Coding Performance Evaluation for Tiled 360° Videos Open
Recently, virtual reality (VR) and 360° videos have been increasingly adopted in a wide range of applications. However, the huge sizes of 360° videos necessitate the use of powerful compression tools to allow for efficient storage and stre…
View article: A Complex Relationship Price / Quality: The Case of the US Health Care System
A Complex Relationship Price / Quality: The Case of the US Health Care System Open
PURPOSE: The US has the most expensive health care system among the developed countries,
\nhowever, the higher prices that its citizens pay do not seem associated with a better quality.
\nThe scope of this paper is to analyze this complex …
View article: eHealth4U: A DEMO of a Prototype National Electronic Health Record for Cyprus
eHealth4U: A DEMO of a Prototype National Electronic Health Record for Cyprus Open
In this paper we present a demonstration of a prototype national Electronic Health Record platform for Cyprus. This prototype is developed using the HL7 FHIR interoperability standard in combination with terminologies widely adopted by the…
View article: MYeHealthAppCY: A Healthcare Mobile Application in Cyprus
MYeHealthAppCY: A Healthcare Mobile Application in Cyprus Open
This paper presents MYeHealthAppCY, an mHealth solution designed to provide patients and healthcare providers in Cyprus with access to medical data. The application includes features such as an at-a-glance view of patient summary, comprehe…
View article: A Review of Deep Learning Solutions in 360° Video Streaming
A Review of Deep Learning Solutions in 360° Video Streaming Open
<p>The spread of virtual reality and 360° video applications has raised research interest in developing new streaming techniques. On one hand, 360° videos rely on strict network requirements compared to conventional 2D videos…
View article: Enhancing Healthcare Accessibility: A Teleconsultation Mobile Application for Patient-Centric Care in Cyprus
Enhancing Healthcare Accessibility: A Teleconsultation Mobile Application for Patient-Centric Care in Cyprus Open
This paper presents a comprehensive mobile eHealth application that integrates teleconsultation functionality to deliver high-quality healthcare and telemedicine services. Patients can have virtual consultations with healthcare professiona…
View article: A Survey on Optimizing Mobile Delivery of 360° Videos: Edge Caching and Multicasting
A Survey on Optimizing Mobile Delivery of 360° Videos: Edge Caching and Multicasting Open
Recently, there has been an ever-growing demand for virtual reality (VR) and 360° video applications. Different from conventional 2D videos, 360° videos take users into an immersive experience by providing them with a navigable panoramic v…
View article: Guest Editorial Large-Scale Medical Image and Video Analytics for Clinical Decision Support
Guest Editorial Large-Scale Medical Image and Video Analytics for Clinical Decision Support Open
The papers in this special section focus on large-scale medical imaging and video analytics for clinical decision support systems. Biomedical images and videos are ubiquitous and overwhelming in volume, amounting to a database that can be …
View article: The Supply Chain Crisis: An Alternative Perspective on the Causes, Consequences, and Policies
The Supply Chain Crisis: An Alternative Perspective on the Causes, Consequences, and Policies Open
Over the last two years the American economy experienced several interrelated crises: covid- 19, inflation, and the disruption of the supply chain. The focus of our paper is on the supply chain shortages. We are addressing its main causes,…
View article: Safe Robot Navigation in Indoor Healthcare Spaces
Safe Robot Navigation in Indoor Healthcare Spaces Open
This study proposes a safe robot navigation in healthcare spaces methodology and aids towards the wider application of studies on Human-Robot Interaction in less structured environments. Using state-of-the-art computer vision methods, the …