Flow Characteristics of Distinctly Viscous Multilayered Intestinal Fluid Motion by S. K. Pandey, M. K. Chaube, Dharmendra Tripathi

“…The goal of this investigation is to study the three layered (core layer, intermediate layer, and peripheral layer) tubular flow of power law fluids with variable viscosity by peristalsis in order to investigate the strength of the role played by an artificially generated intermediate layer to ease constipation. …”
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Identification of Factors Affecting Project Financing Risk by Gholamreza Sharafi, Kiamars Fathi Hafashjani, Faegh Ahmadi

“…Risk management is now an important part of project management and has a specific function for improving the efficiency of implementing the project, saving prices, and improving the profitability of projects. …”
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Lattice Boltzmann Method for the Generalized Black-Scholes Equation by Fangfang Wu, Duoduo Xu, Ming Tian, Yingying Wang

“…In this paper, an efficient lattice Boltzmann model for the generalized Black-Scholes equation governing option pricing is proposed. …”
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Autonomous obstacle avoidance of underground coal mine transport robots based on intrinsic motivation reinforcement learning algorithm by ZHAO Kebao, LI Lingfeng, CHEN Zhuo, HAN Jun, YIN Rui

“…Existing robot obstacle avoidance methods mostly rely on preset rules or external reward signals, making it difficult to adapt to the complex and variable underground environment in coal mines. To achieve autonomous and efficient obstacle avoidance for underground coal mine transport robots, an autonomous obstacle avoidance method for underground coal mine transport robot based on Intrinsic Motivation Reinforcement Learning (IM-RL) algorithm was proposed. …”
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Closed-Form Solutions to Differential Equations via Differential Evolution by L. Mex, Carlos A. Cruz-Villar, F. Peñuñuri

“…First, the problem is stated as an optimization problem where the independent variables are elementary functions. Second, as the domain of DE is real numbers, we propose a grammar that assigns numbers to functions. …”
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Algorithm for Dynamic Reactive Power Optimization of Regional Power Grid Based on Interior Point Method and Neighborhood Search Decoupling Dynamic Programming Method by Jie ZHANG, Hengfeng WANG, Shengchun LIU, Huabiao WANG, Canghai WANG, Yao RAN, Xianmin WANG, Yongfei MA, Wei YAN

“…The two-stage method could not only ensure the quality of the optimal solution, but also avoid solving the state combination explosion problem with discrete variables, which greatly improves the computational efficiency. …”
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Multi-objective optimal scheduling of cascade reservoirs in complex basin systems: Case study of the Jinsha River-Yalong River confluence basin in China by Zhaocai Wang, Zhihua Zhu, Hualong Luan, Tunhua Wu

“…Benchmark function tests demonstrate that IMOSSA outperforms others in terms of optimization capability and stability. …”
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Shunt active power filter using model predictive control with stability guarantee by Jhon Pérez-Ramírez, Diego Montoya-Acevedo, Walter Gil-González, Oscar Danilo Montoya, Carlos Restrepo

“…The cost function exhibits convex characteristics, ensuring a unique control law. …”
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Safety Assessment of Loop Closing in Active Distribution Networks Based on Probabilistic Power Flow by Wenchao Cai, Yuan Gao, Xiping Zhang, Qin Si, Jiaoxin Jia, Bingzhen Li

“…By modeling DGs and loads as random variables, their cumulants are efficiently obtained through LHS. …”
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Numerical Investigation and Optimization of Transpiration Cooling Plate Structures with Combined Particle Diameter by Dan Wang, Yaxin Liu, Xiang Zhang, Mingliang Kong, Hanchao Liu

“…An optimization analysis of CPD−PS is conducted using response surface methodology (RSM), and the influence of design variables on the objective function (<i>η</i>_ave and <i>p</i>) is analyzed. …”
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Sustainable PV-hydrogen-storage microgrid energy management using a hierarchical economic model predictive control framework by Xinyu Guo, Faying Gu, Hongxu Liu, Yongcheng Yu, Runjie Li, Juan Wang

“…First, a precise nonlinear model of the PHS microgrid is established and the logic variables are introduced to capture the hydrogen devices’ short-term properties, i.e., the start-up/shut-down of electrolyzers and fuel cells. …”
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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

“…This research, using the ISM method, has identified and analyzed six causal and strategic variables including individual, environmental and structural factors. …”
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Optimization Study of PVT Coupled Water Loop Heat Pump Energy Supply System by Lv Tiangang, Liu Bing, Wu Jun, Zhu Li, Hou Jingxuan

“…By employing the Hooke-Jeeves algorithm, the system's design and operation parameters were optimized with annual cost and system COP as objective functions. Design variables included PVT inclination, azimuth, area, heat pump capacity, and tank volume, while operational variables were PVT backplate temperature and tank temperature. …”
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Optimization of K-Shaped Metal Sealing Ring for Subsea Tubing Hanger Based on Response Surface Method by Huan Xie, Hongxia Zhang, Yiwei Fan, Liyuan Liu, Wei Zeng

“…To address the issue of low optimization efficiency due to the need for repeated finite element calculations during the optimization process, quadratic response surface models are established for the sealing performance indicators of the K-shaped seal ring, which were then used as the optimization objective functions to enhance the optimization efficiency. …”
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A nomogram for diagnosis of BI-RADS 4 breast nodules based on three-dimensional volume ultrasound by Xianping Jiang, Chen Chen, Jincao Yao, Liping Wang, Chen Yang, Wei Li, Di Ou, Zhiyan Jin, Yuanzhen Liu, Chanjuan Peng, Yifan Wang, Dong Xu

“…Abstract Objectives The classification of malignant breast nodules into four categories according to the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) presents significant variability, posing challenges in clinical diagnosis. …”
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Decentralized queue control with delay shifting in edge-IoT using reinforcement learning by Viacheslav Kovtun

“…Analytical expressions for key QoS indicators (delay, variability, loss, energy consumption) as functions of the shift parameter are derived, and a multi-factor reward function is constructed. …”
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Understanding the Role of Organic Hole Transport Layers on Pinhole Blocking and Performance Improvement in Sb2Se3 Solar Cells by Thomas P. Shalvey, Christopher H. Don, Leon Bowen, Tim D. Veal, Jonathan D. Major

“…After successive record‐efficiencies using a range of device structures, spiro‐OMeTAD has emerged as the default hole transport material (HTM), however, the function of HTM layers remains poorly understood. …”
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Mi-DETR: For Mitosis Detection From Breast Histopathology Images an Improved DETR by Fatma Betul Kara Ardac, Pakize Erdogmus

“…In the decoder layer, unnecessary model parameters have been filtered out using a layer reduction strategy to improve model efficiency and reduce computational costs. Additionally, a more stable model has been obtained by using the CIoU loss function instead of the L1+GIoU loss function used in the DETR model. …”
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Peroral endoscopic myotomy for complex achalasia and the POEM difficulty score: An update by Carmen Ching Hui Yee, Michael Youssef, Matthew Woo, Robert Bechara

“…Abstract Objectives We present an update on the (peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) difficulty score [PDS] by introducing a novel knife with waterjet functionality. Methods This is a retrospective review of patients who underwent POEM between May 2018 and July 2023 at the Kingston Health Sciences Center. …”
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Trajectory Planning Based on Screw Theory with Consideration of the Optimal Berth Position for a Space Robot by Yong Wang, Ying Liao, Kejie Gong

“…First, the berth position is transformed into the desired position of the end-effector, and its constraints are described. Joint variables are parameterized using a sinusoidal function combined with a five-order polynomial function. …”
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