Removal of chromium from synthetic wastewater by electrocoagulation and using natural coagulant (blend of hen eggshell powder with lime): optimization of response surface methodolo... by Werkne Sorsa Muleta, Firomsa Bidira Abdi, Endrias Adane Bekele

“…The central composite design of the response surface methodology was employed to estimate and optimize process variables, such as initial Cr concentration (225–475 mg/L), solution pH (5–9), and current density (0.35–045 A/m2), and treatment time (30–40 min) with an electrode distance (ED) of 0.5 and 1 cm, respectively. 99.90% and 99.74% of removal efficiencies were observed at initial Cr concentration of 456.11 mg/L, a solution pH of 5.45, with current density of 0.47 A/m2, and treatment time of 36.84 min. …”
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Test–retest reliability and validity in lower limb proprioception tests using image capture technique in healthy adults by Aisuke Takahashi, Hikaru Kawana, Katsuhiro Furukawa

“…In statistical analysis, the test–retest reliability and construct validity were evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients. …”
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On Mixed Problems for Quasilinear Second-Order Systems by Rita Cavazzoni

“…The proof of the main theorem relies on two preliminary results: existence of the solution to mixed problems for linear second-order systems with smooth coefficients, and existence of the solution to initial-boundary value problems for linear second-order operators whose coefficients depend on the variables 𝑥 and 𝑡 through a function 𝑣∈𝐻𝑠(ℜ𝑑+1). …”
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Optimization Design of CO2 Air Cooler by Liu Bin, Su Yun, Dong Xiaoyong, Wang Congfei, Cai Jinghui

“…Volume and the heat transfer coefficient of the heat exchanger are taken as an object function respectively, and fin-pitch, tube distance, tube rows, row numbers, diameter of heat pipe and the lengths of single pipe are selected as decision variables. …”
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Development of data-driven machine learning models and their potential role in predicting dengue outbreak by Bushra Mazhar, Nazish Mazhar Ali, Farkhanda Manzoor, Muhammad Kamran Khan, Muhammad Nasir, Muhammad Ramzan

“…This involves gathering data on various climatic factors, including temperature, rainfall, relative humidity, and wind speed, along with monthly records of dengue cases. The study functions as an efficient warning system, enabling the anticipation of dengue outbreaks. …”
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Two Weighted Fuzzy Goal Programming Methods to Solve Multiobjective Goal Programming Problem by Mousumi Gupta, Debasish Bhattacharjee

“…Here, the relative weights represent the relative importance of the objective functions. The proposed methods involve one additional goal constraint by introducing only underdeviation variables to the fuzzy operator λ (resp., 1-λ), which is more efficient than some well-known existing methods such as those proposed by Zimmermann, Hannan, Tiwari, and Mohamed. …”
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Optimum System Design Using Rough Interval Multi-Objective De Novo Programming by Iftikhar Hussein, Hegazy Zaher, Naglaa Ragaa Saeid, Hebaa Sayed Roshdy

“…This paper suggested a new approach for solving uncertainty of De novo programming problems (DNP) using a combination model consisting of a rough interval multi-objective programming (RIMOP) and DNP, where coefficients of decision variables of objective functions and constraints are rough intervals (RIC). …”
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A Particle Swarm Optimization-Guided Ivy Algorithm for Global Optimization Problems by Kaifan Zhang, Fujiang Yuan, Yang Jiang, Zebing Mao, Zihao Zuo, Yanhong Peng

“…In recent years, metaheuristic algorithms have garnered significant attention for their efficiency in solving complex optimization problems. …”
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Utilizing a Transient Electromagnetic Inversion Method with Lateral Constraints in the Goaf of Xiaolong Coal Mine, Xinjiang by Yingying Zhang, Bin Xie, Xinyu Wu

“…Through an OCCAM inversion approach, the regularization factor is dynamically determined by evaluating the norms of the data objective function and model objective function in each iteration, thereby reducing the reliance of inversion results on the initial model. …”
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Dynamic Surrogate Optimization of Vertically Stacked Nanosheet FET Based on Gaussian Process Regression by Christofer N. Yalung, Doldet Tantraviwat

“…Source extension (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$S_{ext}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>), drain extension (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$D_{ex\mathrm {t}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>), gate length (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$L_{g}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>), nanosheet height (NSh), nanosheet width (NSw), and number of fin (nfin) make up the input variables. In addition to applying normalization to make the weight assignment to the goal functions easier, a penalty component was incorporated to manage the <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$V_{T}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>. …”
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An Effective AFNIS-MPPT-Based Method for Optimizing Hybrid Energy Harvesting Systems by Muhammad Saqib, Ghulam Sarwar Kaloi, Mehr Gul, Muhammad Shahzad Nazir, Mohsin Ali Koondhar, Lutfi Albasha, Faisal Alsaif

“…The increasing global demand for renewable energy, particularly from solar and wind sources, highlights the need for sophisticated control strategies to optimize power generation efficiency. Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) techniques are essential for improving the performance of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems by maximizing power extraction from variable sources. …”
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Handwritten Words Image Character Extraction Adaptive Algorithm Based on the Multi-branch Structure by GUO Xiaojing, ZHAO Xiaoyuan, ZOU Songlin

“…The improved model comprises four functional components. The innovation of this study lies in several aspects. …”
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Experimental Study and Damage Model Study of Rock Salt Subjected to Cyclic Loading and Cyclic Creep by Baoyun Zhao, Tianzhu Huang, Liu Dongyan, Dongsheng Liu, Yang Liu, Xiaoping Wang

“…The damage model is obtained by inverse functioning the s function, and then the correction coefficient is added to the model to obtain the modified damage model. …”
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Digital Twin Control Method of Machine Tool Feed Rate Based on Fuzzy Neural Network by YIN Jia, BAI Lele, TIAN Hui, WU Shijie, Hou Guijin, TANG Yuyang, LIU Hongguang, ZHANG Jun

“…The fuzzy neural network is trained based on the machining data, and the corresponding fuzzy control rules and membership functions are obtained. The control rules are modified according to the actual machining conditions. …”
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Experimental Studies of Heat and Moisture Exchange in the Process of Convective Drying of Thin Wet Materials by A. I. Ol’shanskii, S. V. Zhernosek, A. M. Gusarov

“…New ways of experimental data processing by generalized complex variables that are characteristic of the drying process are presented. …”
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Some comments on the assessment of students’ knowledge at the University by Darya I. Yareshchenko

“…The parametric approach consists in choosing the form of the function up to a vector of parameters and the subsequent evaluation of these coefficients by a training sample. …”
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HEART AND VESSEL REMODELING IN DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS OF PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by V. N. Kandilova

“…The Spearman rank correlation coefficient (r) was used to estimate the relationship between these variables. …”
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A Comparative Study of Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Urban Autonomous Driving: Addressing the Geographic and Regulatory Challenges in CARLA by Yechan Park, Woomin Jun, Sungjin Lee

“…To evaluate the adaptability of each algorithm to geographical variability and complex traffic laws, scenario-specific reward and penalty functions were carefully designed and incorporated. …”
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Fault Estimation for Semi-Markov Jump Neural Networks Based on the Extended State Method by Lihong Rong, Yuexin Pan, Zhimin Tong

“…To alleviate network congestion and optimize communication resources, the Round-Robin protocol is adopted to schedule data transmission efficiently. By constructing a Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional and applying the discrete Wirtinger inequality, sufficient conditions are derived to ensure the mean square exponential stability and dissipative performance of the system. …”
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Agricultural Waste–Derived Biochar for Antibiotics Removal in Aqueous Environment: A Comprehensive Outlook by Varalakshmi Varatharajan, Karthik V., Selvakumar Periyasamy

“…The key elements influencing antibiotic adsorption on biochar, including surface chemistry, pyrolysis conditions, and environmental variables, were discussed in detail. This review focuses specifically on the functional modification of the biochar, the mechanism involved in antibiotic adsorption, and the scalability of this process. …”
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