Commercial Vehicle Ride Comfort Optimization Based on Intelligent Algorithms and Nonlinear Damping by Shuilong He, Keren Chen, Enyong Xu, Wei Wang, Zhansi Jiang

“…The sum of the frequency-weighted RMS of the driver seat acceleration, the RMS of dynamic tyre load, and suspension working space is taken as the objective function in this article, using nonlinear damping coefficients and stiffness of suspension as design variables. …”
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Proposing Optimized Random Forest Models for Predicting Compressive Strength of Geopolymer Composites by Feng Bin, Shahab Hosseini, Jie Chen, Pijush Samui, Hadi Fattahi, Danial Jahed Armaghani

“…We present a comparative analysis of two hybrid models, Harris Hawks Optimization with Random Forest (HHO-RF) and Sine Cosine Algorithm with Random Forest (SCA-RF), against traditional regression methods and classical models like the Extreme Learning Machine (ELM), General Regression Neural Network (GRNN), and Radial Basis Function (RBF). Using a comprehensive dataset derived from various scientific publications, we focus on key input variables including the fine aggregate, GGBS, fly ash, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) molarity, and others. …”
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Cognitive performance classification of older patients using machine learning and electronic medical records by Monika Richter-Laskowska, Ewelina Sobotnicka, Adam Bednorz

“…Various ML techniques are evaluated to classify cognitive performance levels based on input features such as sociodemographic variables, lab results, comorbidities, Body Mass Index (BMI), and functional scales. …”
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Implications of thermal stratification and radiative heat flux in blood-based ternary and dihybrid nanomaterial flow through a stretchable cylinder by Muzher Saleem, Ghada A. Khouqeer, Fazal Haq, Naglaa AbdelAll, Arshad Hussain, Mohammed Sallah

“…Non-dimensional mathematical model representing the physical phenomenon is solved through NDSolve function of Mathematica. Behavior of micropolar THNF and HNF velocity and thermal field versus influential variables are investigated. …”
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Predicting biogas production in real scale anaerobic digester under dynamic conditions with machine learning approach by M. Erdem Isenkul, Sevgi Güneş-Durak, Yasemin Poyraz Kocak, İnci Pir, Mertol Tüfekci, Güler Türkoğlu Demirkol, Selçuk Sevgen, Aslı Seyhan Çığgın, Neşe Tüfekci

“…In recent years, the use of machine learning techniques (ML) has become widespread for analysing the effects of operational factors on anaerobic digestion efficiency. Among these, Support Vector Regression (SVR) with a Radial Basis Function (RBF) kernel has been used to predict biogas yield based on diverse operating parameters. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Quality Control Measures in Project Management: A Study of Construction Companies in Lusaka by Mwanza Jacob, Chimbomba Kelvin

“…A solid positive relationship appeared between how well technology supports quality control and general quality control practices (Pearson coefficient = 0.893). Quality control measures improve the efficiency of construction projects, but they should be further improved as many projects still get delayed as a result of quality issues. …”
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The effects of IT capability and distribution competence on business performance of retailers in Omnichannel by Anh T.D. Nguyen

“…Results: Information technology capability and distribution competence have a direct impact on business performance, with beta coefficients of 0.198 and 0.271, respectively. Meanwhile, the regression coefficients of indirect relationships through mediating variables are 0.204 and 0.097, respectively. …”
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Evaluation of Face Stability for Mega Tunnel Under Varying Ground Strength Parameters by Deshpande Shilpa, Hedaoo Namdeo

“…This study investigates the impact of various geological strength variables, such as Young’s modulus and coefficient of lateral earth pressure, on Mega Tunnel face stability. …”
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Creating Balance on Bandwidth Consumption using Network Coding in Wireless Sensor Networks by Ehsan Kharati

“…For this purpose, we need to calculate the derivative of the Lagrangian function relative to its variables, in order to determine the condition as a multi-excited multi-equation device. …”
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Numerical solutions for fractional optimal control problems using Mü‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ntz-Legendre polynomials by Mohammad Sahabi, Allahbakhsh Yazdani Cherati

“…To achieve this, stable and efficient methods for calculating the fractional integral and derivative operators of Müntz-Legendre functions based on three-term recurrence formulas and Jacobi-Gauss quadrature rules are presented. …”
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Estimation of Fuzzy Measures Using Covariance Matrices in Gaussian Mixtures by Nishchal K. Verma

“…The main contribution of this paper is the estimation of fuzzy measures efficiently and directly from covariance matrices found in GMM, avoiding the computational burden greatly while learning them iteratively and solving polynomial equations of order of the number of input-output variables.…”
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THE USE OF CORRELATION ANALYSIS OF TWO-DIMENSION STOCHASTIC PROCESS FOR HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE WORKABILITY ESTIMATION by Y. M. Chinyuchin, A. S. Solov’ev

“…The linear correlated dependence is considered as linear or anyconnection close to it between two variables for which the correlated analysis theorem is true.The algorithm of calculated program complex for helicopter maintenance workability estimation consists of five steps: choice of equipment that needs to be installed on the helicopter; correlation coefficient calculation for helicopters having this equipment and revealing of optimal variants of location; zone partition of the developed helicopter and analysis of possi- ble disposal of clusters in optimal order; disposal of clusters on the designed helicopter; correlation coefficient calculation, direct regression construction for the designed helicopter and comparison of these readings with helicopters-analogues. …”
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Presenting a model of political behavior based on the theory of shadow management in the public sector with a hybrid method by Ghorbanali Khazaei Pool, davood kiakojouri, Mohammad Javad Tghipourian

“…Components related to power and political behavior based on shadow management theory were identified and validated with the kappa coefficient. Based on the research findings, political behavior in the public sector has 72 components in three different dimensions: the white political behavior dimension with 28 components that has a practical function and is based on political behavior knowledge and helps achieve organizational goals; the black political behavior dimension with 26 components that are harmful and act in favor of groups under the supervision of shadow managers and prevent the achievement of the organization's goals; and the gray political behavior with 18 components that may be both beneficial and detrimental to the organization's goals. …”
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The Effect of Hydraulic Partitioning on Prediction the Rate of Bed Load Transport in Gravel-bed Rivers using Support Vector Machine by Kiyoumars Roushangar, Mohammad Hosseini, Saman Shahnazi

“…After optimization of parameters for kernel function, the bed load transport rate was predicted and obtained results from different models were investigated in terms of correlation coefficient (R), Root mean square error (RMSE) and Nash-Sutcliffe (NSE). in order to assess the capability of SVM in quantification of bed load under varied hydraulic conditions, Froude number (Fr) and bed slope of channel (S0) were selected as a parameters describing the hydraulic conditions and median diameter of the sediment particles (D50) and shear Reynolds number (Re*) were considered as a representative of sediment characteristic. …”
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Classification of petroleum origin and integrity by FTIR by FJ. Guzmán-Osorio, VI. Domínguez-Rodríguez, RH. Adams, CE. Lobato-García, A. Guerrero-Peña, JR. Barajas-Hernández

“…The canonic functions derived from the discriminate analysis had correlation coefficients of 0.994, 0.900, and 0.867, among the variables studied and the classification factor. …”
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Optimisation of the performance and structure of soluble ball seat metal sealing rings based on response surface by CHEN Zhen, RAN Qingjie, CHEN Nengpeng, WANG Qiaomu

“…The increase of groove parameters (groove width and depth) can enhance the contact pressure, and at the same time, increase the equivalent stress, which may lead to local strength deficiency.Through the sensitivity analysis, the sensitivity coefficients of the radius of the metal seal ring to the equivalent force and contact pressure were found to reach 0.67 and 0.82, which were the dominant variables affecting the sealing performance; the width and depth of the grooves regulated the stress distribution through the geometric compensation mechanism. …”
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Adsorption of Cd (II) Using Chemically Modified Rice Husk: Characterization, Equilibrium, and Kinetic Studies by Javier Montalvo-Andía, Warren Reátegui-Romero, Alexis D. Peña-Contreras, Walter F. Zaldivar Alvarez, María E. King-Santos, Víctor Fernández-Guzmán, José Luis Guerrero-Guevara, Jhon E. Puris-Naupay

“…In optimal experimental conditions, the maximum adsorption efficiency was 92.65%. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used allowing the identification of the main functional groups and morphology of rice husk and treated rice husk, and the results showed an improvement of adsorption characteristics after rice husk treatment with NaOH. …”
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Drug Release Analysis and Optimization for Drug-Eluting Stents by Hongxia Li, Yihao Zhang, Bao Zhu, Jinying Wu, Xicheng Wang

“…The diffusion coefficients and the coating thickness are selected as design variables. …”
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Comparative evaluation of machine learning models for enhancing diagnostic accuracy of otitis media with effusion in children with adenoid hypertrophy by Xiaote Zhang, Qiaoyi Xie, Ganggang Wu

“…Current non-invasive screening modalities rely predominantly on acoustic immittance measurements, which demonstrate variable diagnostic performance. Given the urgent need for improved diagnostic methods and extensive characterization of risk factors for OME in AH children, developing diagnostic models represents an efficient strategy to enhance clinical identification accuracy in practice.ObjectiveThis study aims to develop and validate an optimal machine learning (ML)-based prediction model for OME in AH children by comparing multiple algorithmic approaches, integrating clinical indicators with acoustic measurements into a widely applicable diagnostic tool.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 847 pediatric patients with AH. …”
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Providing a Robust Dynamic Pricing Model and Comparing It with Static Pricing in Multi-level Supply Chains Using a Game Theory Approach by Sara Mehrjoo, Hanan Amoozad Mahdirji, Jalil Heidary Dahoei, Seyyed Hossein Razavi Haji Agha, Mahnaz Hosseinzadeh

“…Objective Designing a multi-level supply chain network with efficient product flow management is an important issue in supply chain management. …”
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