Influence of Emergent Vegetation Layout on Flow Pattern in a Rectangular Shallow Basin by Junnan LYU, Yuxuan JIANG, Zhidong YAO, Chen YE, Xufeng YAN

“…The hydrodynamics within a shallow basin dictate its efficiency in treatment, water exchange rate, and the ratio of stagnant water areas. …”
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Reduction of hydrogen absorption into materials of membrane electrode assemblies in hydrogen generators by M. V. Lebedeva, A. V. Ragutkin, I. M. Sidorov, N. A. Yashtulov

“…The service life test results and performance of the designed variants of prototypes of membrane electrode assemblies with nanostructured electrodes based on reduced graphene oxide, preventing hydrogen absorption into functional materials and their degradation, demonstrated the creation of hydrogen generators with high energy efficiency shows potential.…”
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Real-time prediction of port water levels based on EMD-PSO-RBFNN by Lijun Wang, Shenghao Liao, Sisi Wang, Jianchuan Yin, Ronghui Li, Jingyu Guan

“…Addressing the spatial variability, temporal dynamics, and non-linearity characteristics of port water levels, a hybrid prediction scheme was proposed, which integrates empirical mode decomposition (EMD) with a radial basis function neural network (RBFNN), optimized using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. …”
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Fiscal transfers and public health services in China: a macro–micro analysis by Xunhua Tu, Jie Yan, Yueyi Wang, Jing Zheng

“…IntroductionThis study innovatively integrates functional performance and systemic capacity dimensions to establish a comprehensive evaluation framework for public health services, addressing critical knowledge gaps in fiscal policy-health system interactions.MethodsUtilizing multi-source spatial panel data from 1,871 Chinese counties (2001-2020), we developed a novel assessment system combining structural equation modeling (SEM) and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation. …”
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Formulation of multicriteria problem of routing and scheduling of manned and unmanned aircraft in a dynamic environment and approach to its solution using genetic algorithms by G. N. Lebedev, V. B. Malygin, D. A. Mikhaylin, T. Byo

“…The article deals with the multi-criteria task of routing and scheduling of unmanned and manned aircraft using the method of penalty functions. The authors describe the urgency of the problem being solved for the airline management under the conditions of the existing changes in the dynamic situation with a great variety of flight situations. …”
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The Influence of Artificial Intelligence Tools on Learning Outcomes in Computer Programming: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Manal Alanazi, Ben Soh, Halima Samra, Alice Li

“…While AI tools enhance computer programming proficiency and efficiency, their effectiveness depends on factors such as tool functionality and course design. …”
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Enhancing Transpiration Estimates: A Novel Approach Using SIF Partitioning and the TL-LUE Model by Tewekel Melese Gemechu, Baozhang Chen, Huifang Zhang, Junjun Fang, Adil Dilawar

“…This study introduces a novel approach to enhance ET estimation by integrating SIF partitioning with Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) and leaf area index (LAI) data, utilizing the TL-LUE model (Two-Leaf Light Use Efficiency). Partitioning SIF data into sunlit and shaded components allows for a more detailed representation of the canopy’s functional dynamics, significantly improving ET modelling. …”
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Ecological and Ergonomic Aspects of Operating Hybrid Sunflower Cultivation Technologies by M. A. Kerimov, V. V. Vetushko

“…(Research purpose) To enhance the efficiency of hybrid sunflower seed production technologies by developing and validating safe scientific and technical solutions. …”
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Sex differences in anaerobic performance in CrossFit® athletes: a comparison of three different all-out tests by Tomás Ponce-García, Jerónimo García-Romero, Laura Carrasco-Fernández, Alejandro Castillo-Domínguez, Javier Benítez-Porres

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Activated carbons for effective pharmaceutical adsorption: Impact of feedstock origin, activation agents, adsorption conditions, and cost analysis by Issam Mechnou, Anasse Benabdallah, Az-Iddin Chham, Younes Rachdi, Miloudi Hlaibi, Abdeslam El kartouti, Na’il Saleh

“…Activated carbons from various raw materials exhibit surface functions such as C=O, C-N, COOH, NH2, Si-O and O-H, with surface areas over 3400 m2 g−1 and a capacity reaching 2000 mg g−1. …”
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Hybrid modeling approach for precise estimation of energy production and consumption based on temperature variations by Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, Reagan Jean Jacques Molu, Ambe Harrison, Mukesh Pushkarna, Fritz Nguemo Kemdoum, Emmanuel Fendzi Donfack, Pradeep Jangir, Pierre Tiako, Milkias Berhanu Tuka

“…The hybrid model, which combines sinusoidal and polynomial functions, achieved an accuracy of 79.15% in estimating energy consumption using temperature as a predictor variable. …”
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An intelligent hybrid grey wolf-particle swarm optimizer for optimization in complex engineering design problem by Muhammad Suhail Shaikh, Haoyue Lin, Senlin Xie, Xiaoqing Dong, Yifan Lin, Chandan Kumar Shiva, Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso

“…Abstract Engineering design optimization problems present significant challenges due to the complexity of objective functions, which often involve both continuous and discrete design variables, along with multiple constraints. …”
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Multi-Static Radar System Deployment Within a Non-Connected Region Utilising Particle Swarm Optimization by Yi Han, Xueting Li, Tianxian Zhang, Xiaobo Yang

“…The velocity formulas for integer variables are modified using the sigmoid function and genetic operation, leading to the proposal of two MSRS deployment algorithms, namely MOPSO-Sigmoid and MOPSO-Gene. …”
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Polymer-based nanoparticles for cancer theranostics: advances, challenges, and future perspectives by Kaylin Shanahan, Daniel Coen, Wanis Nafo

“…Key factors influencing the efficiency of polymer nanoparticle-based contrast agents include physicochemical properties such as particle size, morphology, surface functionalization, and responsiveness to tumor microenvironmental stimuli. …”
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Numerical Investigation, Error Analysis and Application of Joint Quadrature Scheme in Physical Sciences by Saumya Ranjan Jena, Damayanti Nayak, Mitali Madhumita Acharya, Satya Kumar Misra

“…Numerical results of the present method with a lower level of precision are presented and compared with those performed by the existing high-precision Gauss-Legendre five-point rule in two variables, which has the same functional evaluation. …”
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A Neutrosophic Multi-Objective Optimization Framework for Sustainable Design of Water Supply Systems by Jesús Rafael Hechavarría Hernández, Maikel Yelandi Leyva Vázquez

“…Through the application of MMN, optimal solutions are identified that not only minimize costs and losses but also maximize efficiency and service quality, considering variability in demand and risks associated with climate change and infrastructure failures. …”
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Minute Ventilation/Carbon Dioxide Production Slope Could Predict Short- and Long-Term Prognosis of Patients After Acute Decompensated Heart Failure by Sheng-Hui Tuan, I-Ching Huang, Wei-Chun Huang, Guan-Bo Chen, Shu-Fen Sun, Ko-Long Lin

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Exploring the synthesis and biomedical potential of banana stem fiber for antimicrobial and wound healing applications by K. Umapathi, M. Jayasheela, Manohar Ramya, J. K. Hari Sriram, G. Shibu, E. Gladson Paul, J. Yogitha, M. Sheik Abdullah, C. Sushma, M. Manjupriya, S. Jerone Samuvel

“…In addition, challenges and limitations that hurdle research progress, and potential for future biomaterials through functionalization are discussed. Review findings support potential for research intervention at the integration of banana fibers, biopolymers and nanotechnology towards development of efficient wound healing materials. …”
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING OF SPORTSMAN’S PHYSIOLOGICAL RESERVES DURING PHYSICAL EXERCISES by Nguyen Mau Thach, Nguyen Trong Tuyen, Tran Trong Huu

“…This parameter reflects functioning of various body systems which provide significant income to the sportsman’s result achievement. …”
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A deep neural network for adaptive spatial smoothing of task fMRI data by Zhengshi Yang, Xiaowei Zhuang, Mark J. Lowe, Dietmar Cordes, Dietmar Cordes

“…Over the past decade, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has emerged as a widely adopted in vivo imaging technique for examining neural activity in the brain. …”
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