University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Uncertainty-guided 5-DOF UAS path planning optimization for photogrammetric 3D bridge reconstruction

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) offer an efficient solution for photogrammetric 3D reconstruction and inspection of infrastructure, but planning optimal flight paths for complex structures such as bridges remains a significant challenge. This paper presents a theory-driven path pla...

Microglial maturation across human and mouse as a reference for interpreting large-animal models of perinatal brain injury

Abstract Microglia play dynamic roles in the developing brain and are central mediators of injury responses in perinatal brain injury. In mice, microglial gene regulatory and transcriptional programes reveal progression through early, pre-mature and mature stages. In contrast, mi...

Geriatric Fall-Related Facial Fractures: A Nationwide Analysis of Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Outcomes

INTRODUCTION: Falls are the leading cause of facial fractures in the elderly, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify the trends, epidemiology, characteristics, and outcomes of facial fractures in the elderly resulting from me...

Ecological state changes alter soil organic carbon stocks in the American Midwest: an equilibrium perspective

The U.S. Midwest exemplifies anthropogenically driven losses of soil organic carbon (SOC) following conversion of the North American prairie to agricultural over the past two centuries. The current near-equilibrium SOC of the agriculturally dominated Midwest is a new phase for th...