DESIGN OF BED SADDLE OF HIGH-SPEED PRECISION CNC LATHE BASED ON TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION by DUAN MingDe, LI Yan, GU JiaJia, ZHANG ZhuangYa

“…Firstly,according to variable density method,which makes bed saddle quality be objective function and allows stiffness as well as natural frequency to be constraint condition was established,then the best structure layout of bed saddle was acquired as a result of topology optimization.Finally,the integral design of the bed saddle was accomplished,with the basis of best structure layout of bed saddle and the requirements of the reasonable design. …”
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ASSESSING THE FARMERS’ SATISFACTION WITH THE PARTICIPATORY COCONUT PLANTING PROJECT (PCPP) USING REGRESSION ANALYSIS by Leomarich F. CASINILLO

“…The data were summarized through descriptive calculations and determine the association of variables with the aid of regression analysis. Results of the study have depicted that coconut farmers, on average, are satisfied with the different functions of PCPP in regard to their farming activities. …”
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Mapping sage‐grouse fence‐collision risk: Spatially explicit models for targeting conservation implementation by Bryan S. Stevens, David E. Naugle, Brian Dennis, John W. Connelly, Tim Griffiths, Kerry P. Reese

“…However, research also suggested sage‐grouse collision was highly variable, and managers implementing mitigation desire targeting tools to prioritize mitigation efforts as a function of risk. …”
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Performance assessment of water vortex power plant: Effect of material type and blade number by Hussein M. Zainal, Omer K. Ahmed

“…These results highlight that increasing the number of blades can enhance the rotation speed but may decrease efficiency, reflecting the importance of balancing design and function to achieve optimal performance.…”
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Nonlinearity Estimation and Compensation for Accurate PMSM Modeling and Voltage Prediction by Beichen Ding, Yuting Lu, Chunyan Lai, Weiwen Peng, Kaide Huang, Guodong Feng

“…Specifically, the offsets to the base model are modeled using nonlinear functions with variable coefficients to compensate saturation and core loss effect, which can achieve better accuracy without changing the model structure. …”
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Back-Analysis of Parameters of Jointed Surrounding Rock of Metro Station Based on Random Forest Algorithm Optimized by Cuckoo Search Algorithm by Xinping Guo, Annan Jiang, Xiang Liu

“…In this method, the mean square error between the measured displacement (stress) and the calculated displacement (stress) is taken as the objective function, and the joint parameters are taken as the decision variables. …”
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Parental acceptance of novel children's medical syringes and their influencing factors by Su Wen Luo, Peng Rui Yang

“…Furthermore, the product's function and price value significantly shape users' behavioral intentions. …”
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DeBo: Contrast enhancement for image registration using binary differential evolution and bat optimization. by Muhammad Adeel Akram, Tallha Akram, Umer Javed, Muhammad Rafiq, Mehvish Naz, Di He

“…In this study, we proposed a hybrid binary differential evolution and BAT optimization model to enhance contrast stretching by optimizing a decision variables in the transformation function. To validate its efficiency, the proposed approach is utilized as a preprocessor before feature extraction in image registration. …”
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A computationally lightweight model for ensemble forecasting of environmental hazards: General TAMSAT-ALERT v1.2.1 by E. Black, E. Black, J. Ellis, R. I. Maidment, R. I. Maidment, R. I. Maidment

“…The model presented here, General TAMSAT-ALERT, represents a significant scientific and functional advance on previous implementations. Notably, General TAMSAT-ALERT is applicable to any variable for which time series data are available. …”
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Symbolic Framework for Evaluation of NOMA Modulation Impairments Based on Irregular Constellation Diagrams by Nenad Stefanovic, Vladimir Mladenovic, Borisa Jovanovic, Ron Dabora, Asutosh Kar

“…This work presents a new symbolic framework approach for simulating signal processing functions in SDR transmit–receive paths in a dynamic NOMA downlink use case. …”
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Generalized Type-2 Fuzzy Approach for Parameter Adaptation in the Whale Optimization Algorithm by Leticia Amador-Angulo, Oscar Castillo, Patricia Melin, Zong Woo Geem

“…The efficiency of a fuzzy WOA with a GT2FLS (FWOA-GT2FLS) is highlighted by presenting the excellent results of the case study of the benchmark function optimization. …”
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ITER NBI operational window and power availability constraints due to shine-through losses by P. Vincenzi, M. Schneider, P. Veltri, J.F. Artaud, A. Loarte, S. Nicolici, C. Poggi, A.R. Polevoi, A. Snicker

“…We then present a new heuristic formula which permits the calculation of the ST fraction and the minimum plasma density that permits ITER NBI operations as a function of global variables. This allows for establishing operational limits for Hydrogen and Deuterium NBI in Hydrogen, Deuterium, and Deuterium–Tritium plasmas. …”
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Predicting the Permeability of Pervious Concrete Based on the Beetle Antennae Search Algorithm and Random Forest Model by Jiandong Huang, Tianhong Duan, Yi Zhang, Jiandong Liu, Jia Zhang, Yawei Lei

“…The results showed that the hyperparameters of RF can be tuned by the BAS efficiently; the BAS can combine the conventional RF algorithm to construct the evolved model to predict the permeability of pervious concrete; the cement/aggregate ratio was the most significant variable to determine the permeability, followed by the coarse aggregate proportions.…”
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Enhancing epidemic preparedness: a data-driven system for managing respiratory infections by Moslem Sarani, Katayoun Jahangiri, Manoochehr Karami, Mohammadreza Honarvar

“…Results Key data categories include individual-level variables, such as age, symptoms, and vaccination records, alongside population-level metrics like infection rates and regional vaccination coverage enabling functionalities such as identifying high-risk individuals, tracking infection dynamics, and optimizing resource allocation. …”
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Prediction of suicidal attempts among Chinese adolescents with mood disorders: a clinical study using a machine learning approach by Jianbing Li, Yinqiu Zhao, Chi Yang, Wenqing Li, Zhihao Huang, Changhe Fan

“…However, there is a need for studies of accurate and efficient SA models specifically for use in adolescents with mood disorders due to a lack of existing research integrating risk variables when predicting clinical SA. …”
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Mathematical crystal chemistry II: Random search for ionic crystals and analysis on oxide crystals registered in ICSD by Ryotaro Koshoji

“…Additionally, discrete variables and constraint functions, which give a choice of creatable types of geometrical constraints depending on the spatial order of atoms, are implemented to formalize the feasible atomic environment, such as the composition of coordination polyhedra, resulting in acceleration of structure search and decrease of the number of local minima. …”
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Native learning ability and not age determines the effects of brain stimulation by Pablo Maceira-Elvira, Traian Popa, Anne-Christine Schmid, Andéol Cadic-Melchior, Henning Müller, Roger Schaer, Leonardo G. Cohen, Friedhelm C. Hummel

“…Brain stimulation shows potential to enhance these functions, but studies show variable effects. Previous studies have tried to identify responders and non-responders through correlations between behavioral change and baseline parameters, but results lack generalization to independent cohorts. …”
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Proportional Topology Optimization algorithm with virtual elements for multi-material problems considering mass and cost constraints by Minh Tuan Tran, Minh Ngoc Nguyen

“…., the derivative of the objective function with respect to design variables. Instead, the amount of material distributed into each element is determined proportionally to the contribution of that element to the objective function. …”
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Preventive-Corrective Control for Static Voltage Stability Under Multiple <tex>$N-1$</tex> Contingencies Considering Wind Power Uncertainty by Yuerong Yang, Shunjiang Lin, Qiong Wang, Mingbo Liu, Qifeng Li

“…The chance constraints of the static voltage stability margins (SVSMs) in the normal operation state and after each <tex>$N-1$</tex> contingency are included. The approximate functions between the probability density functions (PDFs) of SVSMs and load shedding quantity with respect to preventive control variables are obtained to transform the expectation of load shedding quantity and the SVSM chance constraints into deterministic expressions. …”
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Numerical Mixing Index: Definition and Application on Concrete Mixer by Cristian Ferrari, Nicolò Beccati, Luca Magri

“…The method predicts the distribution efficiency of the materials within a truck mixer as a function of its internal geometry, rotation speed, and mixture composition. …”
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