ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 268 - 279
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
To
achieve
precise
control
over
the
properties
and
performance
of
nanoparticles
(NPs)
in
a
microfluidic
setting,
profound
understanding
influential
parameters
governing
NP
size
is
crucial.
This
study
specifically
delves
into
poly(lactic-co-glycolic
acid)
(PLGA)-based
NPs
synthesized
through
microfluidics
that
have
been
extensively
explored
as
drug
delivery
systems
(DDS).
A
comprehensive
database,
containing
more
than
11
hundred
data
points,
curated
an
extensive
literature
review,
identifying
potential
effective
features.
Initially,
we
employed
tabular
generative
adversarial
network
(TGAN)
to
enhance
sets,
increasing
reliability
obtained
results
elevating
prediction
accuracy.
Subsequently,
was
performed
using
different
machine
learning
(ML)
techniques
including
decision
tree
(DT),
random
forest
(RF),
deep
neural
networks
(DNN),
linear
regression
(LR),
support
vector
(SVR),
gradient
boosting
(GB).
Among
these
ensembles,
DT
emerges
most
accurate
algorithm,
yielding
average
error
8%.
Further
simulations
underscore
pivotal
role
synthesis
method,
poly(vinyl
alcohol)
(PVA)
concentration,
lactide-to-glycolide
(LA/GA)
ratio
PLGA
copolymers
primary
determinants
influencing
size.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. e42077 - e42077
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Advances
in
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
have
had
a
major
impact
on
natural
language
processing
(NLP),
even
more
so
with
the
emergence
of
large-scale
models
like
ChatGPT.
This
paper
aims
to
provide
critical
review
explainable
AI
(XAI)
methodologies
for
chatbots,
particular
focus
Its
main
objectives
are
investigate
applied
methods
that
improve
explainability
identify
challenges
and
limitations
within
them,
explore
future
research
directions.
Such
goals
emphasize
need
transparency
interpretability
systems
build
trust
users
allow
accountability.
While
integrating
such
interdisciplinary
methods,
as
hybrid
combining
knowledge
graphs
ChatGPT,
enhancing
explainability,
they
also
highlight
industry
needs
user-centred
design.
will
be
followed
by
discussion
balance
between
performance,
then
role
human
judgement,
finally
verifiable
AI.
These
avenues
through
which
insights
can
used
guide
development
transparent,
reliable
efficient
chatbots.
International Journal of Multiphase Flow,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
179, P. 104936 - 104936
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
We
highlight
the
work
of
a
multi-university
collaborative
programme,
PREMIERE
(PREdictive
Modelling
with
QuantIfication
UncERtainty
for
MultiphasE
Systems),
which
is
at
intersection
multi-physics
and
machine
learning,
aiming
to
enhance
predictive
capabilities
in
complex
multiphase
flow
systems
across
diverse
length
time
scales.
Our
contributions
encompass
variety
approaches,
including
Design
Experiments
nanoparticle
synthesis
optimisation,
Generalised
Latent
Assimilation
models
drop
coalescence
prediction,
Bayesian
regularised
artificial
neural
networks,
eXtreme
Gradient
Boosting
microdroplet
formation
sub-sampling
based
adversarial
network
predicting
slug
behaviour
two-phase
pipe
flows.
Additionally,
we
introduce
generalised
latent
assimilation
technique,
Long
Short-Term
Memory
networks
sequence
forecasting
mixing
performance
stirred
static
mixers,
active
learning
via
optimisation
recover
model
parameters
high
current
density
electrolysers,
Gaussian
process
regression
size
distribution
predictions
sprays,
acoustic
emission
signal
inversion
using
gradient
boosting
machines
characterise
particle
fluidised
beds.
also
offer
perspectives
on
development
shape
framework
that
leverages
use
multi-fidelity
emulator.
The
results
presented
have
applications
chemical
synthesis,
microfluidics,
product
manufacturing,
green
hydrogen
generation.
Journal of Building Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96, P. 110564 - 110564
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
A
prominent
challenge
in
applying
the
direct
displacement-based
design
(DDBD)
method
to
proposed
dual
frame–wall
lateral
force-resisting
system
lies
determining
equivalent
viscous
damping
ratio
(EVDR).
However,
strong
nonlinearity
and
complexity
behind
procedure
lead
limited
choice,
mostly
trial
error
based
on
experience,
explain
predict
EVDR
context
of
traditional
research.
This
study
employs
XGBoost
unravel
intricate
relationships
using
over
5
million
data
points
from
nonlinear
time-history
(NLTH)
analyses,
encompassing
various
parameters
including
fundamental
period,
ductility,
subsystem
stiffness
ratios,
post-yielding
ratios
subsystems
ground
motion
types.
SHapley
Additive
exPlanations
(SHAP)
values
consistently
identify
critical
features
relevant
procedure.
Comprehensive
feature
ablation
tests
further
illuminate
robustness
susceptibility
each
model.
Additionally,
incorporation
Local
Interpretable
Model-agnostic
Explanations
(LIME)
for
local
interpretability
provides
insights
into
decision-making
mechanisms
inherent
model's
predictions.
Both
predicting
results
machine
learning
(ML)
are
also
compared.
Findings
highlight
relative
importance
present
a
refined
prediction
It
underscores
pivotal
role
model
reinforcing
confidence
complex
models
advocates
leveraging
ML
techniques
enhance
effectiveness
efficiency
DDBD
structural
design.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. e41510 - e41510
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Droplet
coalescence
in
microchannels
is
a
complex
phenomenon
influenced
by
various
parameters
such
as
droplet
size,
velocity,
liquid
surface
tension,
and
droplet-droplet
spacing.
In
this
study,
we
thoroughly
investigate
the
impact
of
these
control
on
dynamics
within
sudden
expansion
microchannel
using
two
distinct
numerical
methods.
Initially,
employ
boundary
element
method
to
solve
Brinkman
integral
equation,
providing
detailed
insights
into
underlying
physics
coalescence.
Furthermore,
integrate
Response
Surface
Methodology
(RSM)
effectively
optimize
dynamics,
harnessing
power
machine
learning
algorithms.
Our
results
showcase
efficacy
computational
techniques
enhancing
experimental
efficiency.
Through
rigorous
evaluation
utilizing
Regression
Coefficient
Mean
Absolute
Error
metrics,
ascertain
accuracy
our
estimations.
findings
highlight
significant
influence
key
parameters,
specifically
non-dimensional
initial
distance
droplets
(D),
viscosity
ratio
(
μ
),
Capillary
number
(Ca),
width
(w),
identified
final
spacing
(DD),
velocity
first
(VFD),
second
(VBD),
respectively.
This
comprehensive
approach
provides
valuable
phenomena
offers
robust
framework
for
optimizing
microfluidic
systems.
The
most
influential
DD
are
values
Ad
D,
while
has
lowest
DD.
channel
width,
whereas
Ca
have
least
velocity.
comparison
different
algorithms
indicates
that
best
ones
predicting
DD,
VFD,
VBD
function,
SMOreg,
Lazy-IBK,
Meta-Bagging,
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(14), P. 6084 - 6084
Published: July 12, 2024
Artificial
intelligence
algorithms
have
become
extensively
utilized
in
survival
analysis
for
high-dimensional,
multi-source
data.
However,
due
to
their
complexity,
these
methods
often
yield
poorly
interpretable
outcomes,
posing
challenges
the
of
several
conditions.
One
conditions
is
obstructive
sleep
apnea,
a
disorder
characterized
by
simultaneous
occurrence
comorbidities.
Survival
provides
potential
solution
assessing
and
categorizing
severity
aiding
personalized
treatment
strategies.
Given
critical
role
time
such
scenarios
considering
limitations
model
interpretability,
time-dependent
explainable
artificial
been
developed
recent
years
direct
application
basic
Machine
Learning
models,
as
Cox
regression
random
forest.
Our
work
aims
enhance
selection
OSA
using
XAI
Deep
models.
We
an
end-to-end
pipeline,
training
models
selecting
best
performers.
top
models—Cox
regression,
time,
logistic
hazard—achieved
good
performance,
with
C-index
scores
0.81,
0.78,
0.77,
Brier
0.10,
0.12,
0.11
on
test
set.
applied
SurvSHAP
hazard
investigate
behavior.
Although
showed
similar
our
established
that
results
log
were
more
reliable
useful
clinical
practice
compared
those
scenarios.