Novel active-feedback device improves sleep quality in insomnia disorder: a randomized placebo-controlled trial by Antonia Ypsilanti, Maan van de Werken, Anna Robson, Petra Examilioti, Lambros Lazuras, Lambros Lazuras

“…ObjectivesInsomnia disorder is a public health challenge associated with impaired cognitive functioning, reduced quality of life, and adverse mental health outcomes. …”
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Desempenho de cultivares de cebola em função do manejo da irrigação por gotejamento Performance of onion cultivars as a function of drip irrigation management by Renato C Vilas Boas, Geraldo M Pereira, Rovilson J. de Souza, Rodrigo Consoni

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Internal Benchmarking of Thermal Power Plants оf Electric Power Systems by E. M. Farhadzadeh, A. Z. Muradaliyev, Y. Z. Farzaliyev, U. K. Ashurova

“…A necessary condition for the feasibility of using these or those integral indicators is their functional and statistical independence. The results of the studies performed using the simulation method made it possible to establish that the smallest correlation occurs between the integral indicator calculated as the arithmetic mean of random variables and the integral indicator calculated as the coefficient of variation of the same random variables. …”
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qBiCo: a method to assess global DNA conversion performance in epigenetics via single-copy genes and repetitive elements by Faidra Karkala, Roy B. Simons, Floor Claessens, Vivian Kalamara, Manfred Kayser, Athina Vidaki

“…Depending on the starting DNA quantity, bisulfite-converted DNA recoveries ranged from 8.5 to 100%, conversion efficiencies from 78 to 99.9%, while certain kits highly fragment DNA, demonstrating large variability in their performance. …”
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Predicting and Controlling Multiple Transmissions of Rotavirus Using Computational Biomedical Model in Smart Health Infrastructures by Titus Ifeanyi Chinebu, Kennedy Chinedu Okafor, Omowunmi Mary Longe, Kelvin Anoh, Henrietta Onyinye Uzoeto, Victor Onukwube Apeh, Ijeoma Peace Okafor, Bamidele Adebisi, Chukwunenye Anthony Okoronkwo

“…We introduce breastfeeding, vaccination, and saturated incidence rate variables to deconstruct the transmission dynamics. …”
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Methodology for assessing the spherical plain bearings durability by V. K. Harina, O. A. Ratenko, G. B. Vardanyan

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Three-dimensional design, simulation and optimization of a centrifugal compressor impeller with double-splitter blades by Mohammadjavad Tasharrofi, Mojtaba Heidarian Shahri, Ali Madadi

“…Since the optimization process only using genetic algorithms is very time-consuming and has high computational costs, artificial neural networks were used to reduce costs. The objective function in this optimization process was to increase efficiency while maintaining the flow rate and pressure ratio at the design point. …”
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Sensitivity Analysis of Distribution Network Reconfiguration Optimization for Electric Vehicle and Renewable Distributed Generator Integration by Mahmoud Ghofrani

“…This approach aims to minimize power losses and enhance overall operational efficiency. To model the variability of wind and solar DGs, probability distribution functions (PDFs) are employed, which allow for a more accurate representation of their performance. …”
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DESIGN OF BAND-PASS FILTERS WITH NON-EQUIRIPPLE FREQUENCY RESPONSES by Evgeniy N. Chervinskiy

“…The equations are formed by equating coefficients of variables raised to the same powers in transfer function (TF) expressions of designed and realized filters. …”
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Multifractal analysis of Bitcoin price dynamics by Cristian Bucur, Bogdan-George Tudorică, Adela Bâra, Simona-Vasilica Oprea

“… This research employs Multifractal Detrended Fluctuation Analysis (MFDFA) to investigate multifractal properties in financial variables, including Bitcoin prices and economic indicators. …”
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Study on Operation Control Strategy for Campus Public Building Heating Systems in Severe Cold Areas by Chuntian Lu, Shourui Xue, Yuetong Zhang, Songqing Wang

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Optimization of MXene-based aqueous ionic liquids for solar systems using conventional and AI-based techniques by Mohamed Bechir Ben Hamida, Ali B. M. Ali, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh, Loghman Mostafa

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Experimental investigation of solar PVT collector with the dryer on mass and temperature of dried red chili with Machine Learning Models by Miroslav Mahdal, K. Rajathi, Muniyandy Elangovan, Prabhukumar Sellamuthu, Amit Verma

“…Machine learning (ML) models, namely the Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Radial Basis Function (RBF), and Decision Tree (DT), were used to forecast the temperature and mass dryness variables.The RBF model showed the best performance with 0.98, 0.95, and 0.92 for temperature dryness, above MLP and DM. …”
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Integrated deep eutectic solvent (DES) extraction and microwave-assisted process for algal protein extraction: Process improvement, characterizations, functional properties, and an... by May Thu Zin, Thida Kaewkod, Jeeraporn Pekkoh, Wasu Pathom-aree, Supakit Chaipoot, Gochakorn Kanthakat, Phisit Seesuriyachan, Yan-Yu Chen, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Benjamas Cheirsilp, Sirasit Srinuanpan

“…These findings highlight the potential of Spirulina and Chlorella proteins as sustainable, algal-based ingredients for functional foods and nutraceutical applications while addressing challenges in optimization, scalability, and biomass variability.…”
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Logical minimization for combinatorial structure in FPGA by P. N. Bibilo, Yu. Yu. Lankevich, V. I. Romanov

“…The paper describes the research results of application efficiency of minimization programs of functional descriptions of combinatorial logic blocks, which are included in digital devices projects that are implemented in FPGA. …”
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An asymmetric fuzzy-based self-tuned PSO-Optimized MPPT controller for grid-connected solar photovoltaic system by Md. Naiem-Ur-Rahman, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Afsana Mimi Raka, Md. Fayzur Rahman, Md. Masud Rana, Ahmed Al Mansur, Md. Abdur Razzak

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Natural assets, changes, and variations of the socioeconomic-environmental systems along the Asian drylands belt by Jiquan Chen, Ranjeet John, Venkatesh Kolluru, Elizabeth A Mack, Peilei Fan, Jing Yuan, Zutao Ouyang, Jingyan Chen, Pavel Groisman, Changliang Shao, Amarjargal Amartuvshin, Garik Gutman

“…We found increased variability as well as spikes in extreme values in each of these three measures of SES function among the 23 PEs over the study period. …”
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Stochastic solutions of the geophysical KdV equation: Numerical simulations and white noise impact by Areej A. Almoneef, Abd-Allah Hyder, Mohamed A. Barakat, Abdelrheem M. Aly

“…This research explored stochastic soliton and periodic wave (SPW) solutions for the geophysical Korteweg-de Vries (KdV) equation with variable coefficients, incorporating the effects of Earth's rotation, fluid stratification, and topographical variations. …”
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Mathematical modeling describing the performance of open loop multivariable vapor compression chiller model: implications for sustainable HVAC in social housing development by Basim Touqan, Basim Touqan, Muna Salameh

“…IntroductionThis study introduces a simplified multi-variable state-space model of a vapour compression chiller system, focusing on key components such as the condenser and evaporator.MethodsThe model is based on a previously validated state-space framework and has been further developed to generate a transfer function matrix with two inputs (refrigerant and cold carrier flow rates) and two outputs (cooling capacity and outlet temperature). …”
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Effects of stand age and soil microbial communities on soil respiration throughout the growth cycle of poplar plantations in northeastern China by Xiangrong Liu, Xiangrong Liu, Lingyu Hou, Lingyu Hou, Changjun Ding, Changjun Ding, Xiaohua Su, Xiaohua Su, Weixi Zhang, Weixi Zhang, Zhongyi Pang, Yanlin Zhang, Yanlin Zhang, Qiwu Sun, Qiwu Sun

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