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Infrared Small Target Detection Based on Multiscale Local Contrast Measure Using Local Energy Factor

Abstract: Infrared small target detection is one of the most important parts of infrared search and tracking (IRST) system. Generally, the small and dim target is of low signal-to-noise ratio and ...
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Single-Stage High-Efficiency 48/1 V Sigma Converter With Integrated Magnetics

Abstract: A high-efficiency, high-power-density Sigma converter for a 48 V rack architecture in data centers is proposed in this paper. The Sigma converter is a quasi-parallel converter that uses a ...
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Fixed-Time Adaptive Neural Network Control for Nonlinear Systems With Input Saturation

Abstract: This study concentrates on the tracking control problem for nonlinear systems subject to actuator saturation. To improve the performance of the controller, we propose a fixed-time tracking ...
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A carrier-based PWM method for three-phase four-leg voltage source converters

Abstract: In this paper a voltage modulation method based on a triangular carrier wave for the three-phase four-leg voltage source converter is described. The four-leg converter can produce three ...
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Finite-Time Time-Varying Formation Tracking for Heterogeneous Nonlinear Multiagent Systems Using Adaptive Output Regulation

Abstract: The finite-time output time-varying formation tracking (TVFT) problem for heterogeneous nonlinear multiagent system (MAS) is investigated in this article, where the dynamics of the agents ...
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DeepSMOTE: Fusing Deep Learning and SMOTE for Imbalanced Data

Abstract: Despite over two decades of progress, imbalanced data is still considered a significant challenge for contemporary machine learning models. Modern advances in deep learning have further ...
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Observer-Based Adaptive Neural Network Trajectory Tracking Control for Remotely Operated Vehicle

Abstract: This paper focuses on the adaptive trajectory tracking control for a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with an unknown dynamic model and the unmeasured states. Unlike most previous trajectory ...
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Moving Beyond Optimism Bias and Strategic Misrepresentation: An Explanation for Social Infrastructure Project Cost Overruns

Abstract: Infrastructure projects regularly experience cost and schedule overruns. Research led by Flyvbjerg has suggested that misrepresentation and optimism bias are primary causes for overruns.
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Multiscale Diff-Changed Feature Fusion Network for Hyperspectral Image Change Detection

Abstract: For hyperspectral image (HSI) change detection (CD), multiscale features are usually used to construct the detection models. However, the existing studies only consider the multiscale ...
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Dermatologist-Level Classification of Skin Cancer Using Cascaded Ensembling of Convolutional Neural Network and Handcrafted Features Based Deep Neural Network

Abstract: Skin cancer is caused due to unusual development of skin cells and deadly type cancer. Early diagnosis is very significant and can avoid some categories of skin cancers, such as melanoma and ...
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Relationships Between Leadership and Success in Different Types of Project Complexities

Abstract: We investigate the moderating effect of project complexity on the relationship between leadership competences of project managers and their success in projects. Building on existing studies ...
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Three-Dimensional Cooperative Game Guidance Law for a Leader–Follower System With Impact Angles Constraint

Abstract: Cooperative guidance issues with desired impact angles against a target are studied in a leader–follower system in this article. Different from the existing achievements, the attackers and ...