journal article·2025Open access

xCViT: Improved Vision Transformer Network with Fusion of CNN and Xception for Skin Disease Recognition with Explainable AI

Armughan Ali, Hooria Shahbaz, Robertas Damaševičius

Computers, Materials & Continua· Volume 83· Issue 1

Abstract

Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer globally, primarily due to extensive exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Early identification of skin cancer enhances the likelihood of effective treatment, as delays may lead to s... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Tech Science Press
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