A new brain tumor segmentation method based on convolutional neural networks is proposed for the BraTS-GoAT challenge. The method employs the MedNeXt architecture and model ensembling to segment tumors in brain MRI scans from diverse populations. Experiments on the unseen validation set demonstrate promising results with an average DSC of 85.54%.
This paper introduces a method for automatically designing convolutional neural network (CNN) architectures tailored for diabetic retinopathy (DR) diagnosis using fundus images. The approach uses k-medoid clustering, PCA, and inter/intra-class variations to optimize CNN depth and width. Validated on datasets including a local Saudi dataset and Kaggle benchmarks, the custom-designed models outperform pre-trained CNNs with fewer parameters.
Researchers have developed a CNN-based deep learning model for predicting coastal flooding in cities under various sea-level rise scenarios. The model utilizes a vision-based, low-resource DL framework and is trained on datasets from Abu Dhabi and San Francisco. Results show a 20% reduction in mean absolute error compared to existing methods, demonstrating potential for scalable coastal flood management.
This paper introduces a novel two-step method for predicting urban expansion using time-series satellite imagery. The approach combines semantic image segmentation with a CNN-LSTM model to learn temporal features. Experiments on satellite images from Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam in Saudi Arabia demonstrate improved performance compared to existing methods based on Mean Square Error, Root Mean Square Error, Peak Signal to Noise Ratio, Structural Similarity Index, and overall classification accuracy.
This paper introduces a convolutional transformer model for classifying tomato maturity, along with a new UAE-sourced dataset, KUTomaData, for training segmentation and classification models. The model combines CNNs and transformers and was tested against two public datasets. Results showed state-of-the-art performance, outperforming existing methods by significant margins in mAP scores across all three datasets.
A new methodology emulating fact-checker criteria assesses news outlet factuality and bias using LLMs. The approach uses prompts based on fact-checking criteria to elicit and aggregate LLM responses for predictions. Experiments demonstrate improvements over baselines, with error analysis on media popularity and region, and a released dataset/code at https://github.com/mbzuai-nlp/llm-media-profiling.
Researchers are exploring computer vision models to mitigate Camel-Vehicle Collisions (CVC) in Saudi Arabia, which have a high fatality rate. They tested CenterNet, EfficientDet, Faster R-CNN, and SSD for camel detection, finding CenterNet to be the most accurate and efficient. Future work involves developing a comprehensive system to enhance road safety in rural areas.
This paper surveys machine learning approaches using monument pictures for analyzing heritage sites in India. It addresses challenges in the tourism sector, such as the unavailability of trained personnel and the lack of accurate information. The research aims to provide insights for building an automated decision system to modernize the tourism experience for visitors in India.