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    • Comparative analysis of three different CNN architectures and three optimization techniques within each architecture.

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    • The deeper CNN architecture demonstrated superior performance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection.
    • The developed method achieved accuracy values exceeding 99% for bacilli detection.
    • Performance was further assessed using metrics including precision, sensitivity, specificity, and F1-score, confirming the model's effectiveness.

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    • The proposed CNN-based method, utilizing a mosaic-image approach, shows significant promise for automated Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection.
    • Deep convolutional neural network architectures are highly effective for achieving high accuracy in TB diagnosis from smear images.
    • This approach can serve as a valuable tool to assist healthcare professionals in the early and accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis.