Optimization of Energy Parameters in a Photovoltaic-thermal Solar System by Response Surface Methodology: A Case Study by S. Shoja Pour, A. Motevali, S. H. Samadi, A. Ranjbar Nedamani, P. Biparva

“…Through the use of Design Expert software and optimal factorial design, optimized treatments were achieved. …”
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An Optimal Sizing Methodology for a Wind/PV Hybrid Energy Production System for Agricultural Irrigation in Skikda, Algeria by Nadhir Abderrahmane, Allaoua Brahmia, Adlen Kerboua, Ridha Kelaiaia

“…Instead, a large water reservoir is employed as an energy storage medium in the form of potential energy. …”
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Robust Underwater Vehicle Pose Estimation via Convex Optimization Using Range-Only Remote Sensing Data by Sai Krishna Kanth Hari, Kaarthik Sundar, José Braga, João Teixeira, Swaroop Darbha, João Sousa

“…The proposed framework integrates three key components, each formulated as a convex optimization problem. First, we introduce a robust calibration function that unifies multiple sources of measurement error—such as range-dependent degradation, variable sound speed, and latency—by modeling them through a monotonic function. …”
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Effect of Acetic Acid Pretreatment on Hydro-extraction of Water-Soluble Collagen from Skin of Alaska Pollock (<I>Theragra chalcogramma</I>) by Patmawati, Aliffiansyah Rizky Ergion, Laksmi Sulmartiwi, Raseetha Vani Siva Manikam, Dwitha Nirmala, Yaowapha Waiprib, Sapta Wijayanti

“…Highlight Research • The optimal condition for production of water-soluble collagen from Alaska pollock fish skin was the pretreatment with 0.15 M acetic acid followed by hydro-extraction at 40oC with 150 rpm for two hours…”
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Removal of sulfate pollutant from different samples of a river water using nanozeolite technology, case study: Gamasiab River, Iran. by Amin Rezaei, Hossein Babazadeh, Amir Khosrojerdi, Mahdi Sarai-Tabrizi

“…Human activities significantly impact on river water quality as a crucial water source. A study in the Gamasiab River analyzed samples from 16 points at three time periods, assessing element concentrations. …”
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Optimization of Protein Extraction from Sunflower Meal Using Taguchi Design and Regression Modeling for Human Nutrition Applications by Anca Becze, Marin Senila, Lacrimioara Senila, Lucian Dordai, Oana Cadar, Vanda Liliana Fuss-Babalau, Marius Roman, Levente Levei, Paul Uiuiu, Mihai Octavian Naghiu

“…A first-order regression model was developed and validated (R² = 0.86, <i>p</i> < 0.05), identifying optimal conditions at pH 10.0, 30 °C, and 60 g per 500 mL of distilled water. …”
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Determination of 18 Amino Acids in Water by Solid Phase Extraction-Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry by Jin-han LIANG, Ze-hua LIU, Wan-qiong LIU, Yan-shan DONG

“…This method was used to determine the source water in a drinking water treatment plant, the total concentrations of 18 amino acid are 300-500 nmol/L, in which the concentration contribution ratios of alanine, valine, aspartic acid and asparagine are relative high.…”
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Development of a highly sensitive reporter gene cell line for detecting estrogenic activity (the ER Isjaki assay) by Aline Colonnello Montero, Geeta Mandava, Agneta Oskarsson, Johan Lundqvist

“…Monitoring of estrogens in water sources faces significant challenges, as proposed changes in the European Union regulation for environmental protection of water bodies, compromise the ability of conventional analytical methods to detect low concentrations of estrogens. …”
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Sustainable Extraction of Fresh Banana Inflorescence by ASE: Optimization and Characterization of Anthocyanin Rich Extracts by LC-UV-MS/MS by Nuwanthi Senevirathna, Morteza Hassanpour, Ian O’Hara, Azharul Karim

“…The effect of extraction parameters, including temperature (60, 80, and 100 °C), solvent type (water, ethanol, methanol), and solvent composition (50% ethanol + 50% water, 75% ethanol + 25% water, 100% ethanol, 50% methanol + 50% water, 75% methanol + 25% water, 100% methanol, water), on the extraction efficiency was evaluated. …”
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Spatiotemporal evaluation and impact of superficial factors on surface water quality for drinking using innovative techniques in Mahanadi River Basin, Odisha, India by Abhijeet Das

“…Study Region: Mahanadi River Basin, Odisha: Study Focus: Surface water is the primary source of water supply. So, complex decision-making procedures and management techniques are required to optimize between information needs and information obtained from water quality monitoring networks. …”
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Green extraction method and microencapsulation of tannins from young coconut husks-based food waste using gelatin/nanofiber cellulose by Luh Putu Wrasiati, Ardhinata Antares, Anak Agung Made Dewi Anggreni, Bambang Admadi Harsojuwono, Ida Bagus Wayan Gunam, Vilas Nitivattananon, I Wayan Arnata

“…The eco-friendly extraction of coconut husk produced tannin content and yielded 14.97 % and 16.35 %, respectively. The optimal conditions for tannin microencapsulation were found at 60.64 °C and a gelatin/NFC ratio of 0.69, which achieved maximum tannin content, solubility, and yield while minimizing water content. …”
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Constructing an Ecological Spatial Network Optimization Framework from the Pattern–Process–Function Perspective: A Case Study in Wuhan by An Tong, Yan Zhou, Tao Chen, Zihan Qu

“…Ecological processes and functions exhibited phased fluctuations. Among water-related indicators, water conservation (as a core function), and modified normalized difference water index (MNDWI, as a key process) predominantly drive positive correlations under the “pattern–function” and “pattern–process” scenarios, respectively. …”
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Design of a cost-effective fiberglass-coated thin-film microextraction device for the detection of bendiocarb, carbofuran and atrazine agrochemicals from water by Harshika Poojary, Sophia Koo, Chiranjit Ghosh

“…These pesticides accumulate in regular water sources, posing potential hazards to the environment and human health. …”
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Accurate Determination of 24 Water-Soluble Synthetic Colorants in Premade Cocktail Using Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode Array Detection by Kang Ma, Yiwen Zhang, Taipeng Wu

“…A rapid, traceable, and highly sensitive method was developed for the simultaneous separation and quantification of 24 water-soluble synthetic colorants in premade cocktails, utilizing ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode array detection (UPLC-DAD). …”
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Evolution characteristics and pattern optimization of land use conflict in inland river Basin from the perspective of production-living-ecological. by Wanzhuang Huang, Ziyang Wang, Yue Liu, Jing Shi

“…Based on the conflict measurement model of "source of risk - receptor of risk - effect of risk", this paper analyzed the evolution of production-living-ecological land conflicts, employed a geographical weighted regression model to examine the influencing factors of the evolution of land use conflicts, and optimized the national spatial pattern as well as proposed regulation strategies. …”
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Production and Optimization of Biosurfactant Properties Using <i>Candida mogii</i> and Licuri Oil (<i>Syagrus coronata</i>) by Peterson F. F. da Silva, Renata R. da Silva, Leonie A. Sarubbo, Jenyffer M. C. Guerra

“…The predictive model achieved an R² of 0.9451 and adjusted R² of 0.8812. Under optimized conditions, <i>C. mogii</i> lowered water surface tension from 71.04 mN·m⁻¹ to 28.66 mN·m⁻¹, with a critical micelle concentration (CMC) of 0.8 g·L⁻¹. …”
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Quantifying flexibility and optimizing energy communities’ participation in energy markets through dispatch strategies: A Finnish case study by Hussain Ahmed, Matti Vilkko

“…If demand cannot be met by adjusting the mass flow alone, the second level optimizes the temperature of the supply water to satisfy the remaining heat demand. …”
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Assessment of different remote sensing techniques to estimate the CWSI of almond trees using canopy temperature by Álvaro Sánchez-Virosta, Juan Manuel Sánchez, Francisco Montoya, David Gómez-Candón, José González-Piqueras, Antonio Jesús Molina-Medina, Ramón López-Urrea

“…Monitoring CWSI serves as an operational tool for the early detection of water deficits in almond trees and meets farmerś needs to improve water use efficiency and optimize irrigation scheduling at the plot level.…”
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ACO-NM hybrid optimization calculation method for transit time of oxygen activation logging in CO2 injection profile by WANG Zhengyan, CHEN Meng, YANG Guofeng, LIU Guoquan, PEI Yang, CHEN Qiang

“…Conversely, overlapping double peaks appeared when multiple flows from the tubing and the annulus produced superimposed signals, with similar flow rates and identical directions. Usually, the water flow was faster than that in the tubing-casing annulus, resulting in narrower and taller peaks for tubing flow.Due to the randomness and uncertainty of neutron emission from neutron source, oxygen activation reactions, and the detector technology, the counting rate in the time spectrum under ideal conditions conformed to the normal distribution (also termed Gaussian distribution). …”
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A Multi-Optimization Method for Capacity Configuration of Hybrid Electrolyzer in a Stand-Alone Wind-Photovoltaic-Battery System by Suliang Ma, Zeqing Meng, Yang Mei, Mingxuan Chen, Yuan Jiang

“…To address the configuration optimization challenge in hybrid electrolyzer systems integrating alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) and proton exchange membrane electrolysis (PEME), this study proposes an innovative methodology leveraging the morphological analysis of Pareto frontiers to determine the optimal solutions under multi-objective functions including the hydrogen production cost and efficiency. …”
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