Optimizing the Genomic Evaluation Model in Crossbred Cattle for Smallholder Production Systems in India by Kashif Dawood Khan, Rani Alex, Ashish Yadav, Varadanayakanahalli N. Sahana, Amritanshu Upadhyay, Rajesh V. Mani, Thankappan Sajeev Kumar, Rajeev Raghavan Pillai, Vikas Vohra, Gopal Ramdasji Gowane

“…Implementing genomic selection in smallholder dairy systems is challenging due to limited genetic connectedness and diverse management practices. This study aimed to optimize genomic evaluation models for crossbred cattle in South India. …”
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Development of a super-hydrophilic anaerobic tube for the optimization of platelet-rich fibrin by Yan Wei, Yihong Cheng, Hongjiang Wei, Yulan Wang, Xiaoxin Zhang, Richard J. Miron, Yufeng Zhang, Shanglan Qing

“…It was made anaerobic for the preparation of H-PRF with the aim of improving mechanical strength and bioactivity. …”
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On the Optimization of Carob Seed Peel Extraction Using Aqueous-Based Acidic Systems by Bruno Medronho, Oumaima Boutoub, Hugo Duarte, Maria José Aliaño-González, Rui Guerra, António Brázio, Sandra Gonçalves, Anabela Romano

“…Efficient extraction requires dehusking, which is traditionally performed under harsh conditions. This study aims to develop and optimize a milder, more sustainable dehusking method while preserving seed quality for industrial applications. …”
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Optimal number of the examined lymph nodes for different N stages in colorectal cancer by Ye Tian, Xinyu Qiao, Gaozan Zheng, Hanjun Dan, Xinyu Dou, Guangming Ren, Liaoran Niu, Pengfei Wang, Siyuan Wang, Fengsu Wu, Yumao Yang, Jianyong Zheng, Fan Feng

“…Abstract The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends that at least 12 lymph nodes (LNs) should be harvested during radical surgery of colorectal cancer (CRC). This study aims to clarify the optimal number of LNs that should be examined during the radical surgery for CRC patients with each N stage. …”
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Optimal Network Design for Municipal Waste Management: Application to the Metropolitan City of Rome by Marco Boresta, Anna Livia Croella, Claudio Gentile, Laura Palagi, Diego Maria Pinto, Giuseppe Stecca, Paolo Ventura

“…<i>Background:</i> This work is part of the regional research project PIPER—Intelligent Platform for the Optimization of Recycling Operations, which aims to develop a network design model for waste collection in the metropolitan city of Rome, Italy. …”
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An experimental optimization environment for developing an intracycle pitch control in cross flow turbines by Stefan Hoerner, Roberto Leidhold, Shokoofeh Abbaszadeh, Karla Ruiz-Hussmann, Timo Bennecke, Zhao Zhao, Paul Joedecke, Christian-Thoralf Weber, Pierre-Luc Delafin, Cyrille Bonamy, Yves Delannoy

“…This paper presents the development of an experimental environment to optimize the intracycle control for cross-flow tidal turbines, the aim of the project OPTIDE, a collaboration of the Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Germany, the University Grenoble-Alpes in France and the University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal.  …”
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Optimizing strategy for cervical cancer prevention in china: a comprehensive modeling analysis by Dachuang Zhou, Di Zhang, Yi Wang, Kejia Zhou, Wenxi Tang

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Optimal use of procalcitonin to rule out bacteremia in patients with possible viral infections by Kaoutar Azijli, Tanca C. Minderhoud, Carlijn J. deGans, Arthur W.E. Lieveld, Prabath W.B. Nanayakkara

“…Abstract Objective During the winter, many patients present with suspected infection that could be a viral or a bacterial (co)infection. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the optimal use of procalcitonin (PCT) is different in patients with and without proven viral infections for the purpose of excluding bacteremia. …”
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DESIGN OF ELECTROPHORESIS DEVICE FOR OPTIMATION OF DNA VISUALIZATION AND DNA CONCENTRATION USING SOFTWARE by H.P. Kusumaningrum, W. S. Budi, M. Azam, A. Bawono

“…Accuracy of measurement of DNA concentration using a spectrophotometer UV /VIS is depend on its availability in the laboratory. The aim of this study was to design device for optimization of DNA visualization and measuring the concentration in the gel electrophoresis using MatLab- based software. …”
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Choosing the optimal dilution medium for pooled platelet concentrates, thawed after cryopreservation by M. S. Makarov, M. V. Storozheva, N. V. Borovkova, A. Yu. Bulanov, I. N. Ponomarev

“…The current methods of cryopreservation, working with pooled platelet concentrates (PPC), require optimization. An urgent task is to select adequate dilution of thawed doses in order to reduce the toxic effect of cryoprotector. …”
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Optimization of The Budget of The Industrial Complex Transformation Strategy Based on Neural Network Modeling by A. G. Boev, A. G. Puzakov, Yu. P. Anisimov

“…The purpose of the study is to develop and test methodological tools for optimizing the structure and directions of budget spending strategies for transformations of industrial complexes. …”
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Optimization of Thermal Insulation Parameters for Vertical Perimeters in Buildings with Single-Layer Walls by Walery Jezierski, Paula Szczepaniak, Cezary Leszczyński

“…This article presents the results of a study on the impact of selected parameters of a building’s ground-floor zone (the junction of the external and foundation walls, the ground floor slab, and the ground itself) on the temperature field within the external envelope. This study aims to analyze the influence and optimize the parameters of vertical perimeter insulation in the ground-floor zone of the building. …”
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Optimization of Hydrocarbon Production in Catalytic Pyrolysis of Macaúba Epicarp and Macaúba and Baru Endocarps by Reginaldo José Cavallaro, Claudio Roberto Duarte, Carla Eponina Hori, Marcos Antonio de Souza Barrozo

“…This was performed with the aim of optimizing the production of hydrocarbons and other volatile compounds of interest through the use of different catalysts. …”
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OPTIMIZING PROJECT-BASED TRY ACTIVITY TO IMPROVE THE DIMENSION OF STUDENTS’ COGNITIVE PROCESS by I Wayan Widiana, I Made Suarjana

“…This study was aimed at determining the differences in the dimensions of cognitive processes between groups of students who are taught with project-based trying learning activities and groups of students who are taught with conventional learning activities. …”
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Optimal root pruning to promote growth and water use efficiency of rice seedlings by ZHU Mei, HU Chenfan, LIU Shuoshuo, LIN Shimiao, LIU Jingzhe

“…As agriculture consumes approximately 62% of global water, optimizing agricultural water use is essential for sustainable resource management. …”
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Implementation and evaluation of an optimized surgical clerkship teaching model utilizing ChatGPT by Yi Huang, Bei-bei Xu, Xiu-yan Wang, Yun-cheng Luo, Miao-miao Teng, Xuejian Weng

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Development and Optimization of Chitosan-Ascorbate-Based Mucoadhesive Films for Buccal Delivery of Captopril by Krisztián Pamlényi, Hala Rayya, Alharith A. A. Hassan, Orsolya Jójárt-Laczkovich, Tamás Sovány, Klára Pintye-Hódi, Géza Regdon, Katalin Kristó

“…However, to bypass the first-pass metabolism and other limitations of the oral route, mucoadhesive buccal films have gained attention as a promising alternative with several advantages. The aim of this work was the formulation and optimization of chitosan-ascorbate mucoadhesive films for buccal delivery of CAP for the management of a hypertension crisis (10 mg and 20 mg) by employing quality by design (QbD) principles and the design of experiment (DoE) approach. …”
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OPTIMIZING NUMERACY ASSESSMENTS: A DETAILED ITEM ANALYSIS FOR PHASE D STUDENTS by Sindi Amelia, Indah Widiati, Gusri Yadrika

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Age-optimized cut-off values for pubofemoral distances in screening for hip dysplasia by Hans-Christen Husum, Michel B. Hellfritzsch, Rikke D. Maimburg, Bjarne Møller-Madsen, Mads Henriksen, Natallia Lapitskaya, Søren Kold, Ole Rahbek

“…Aims: To establish cut-off values for lateral pubofemoral distance (PFD) measurements for detecting hip dysplasia in early (four days) and standard care (six weeks) screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). …”
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Optimizing energy systems of livestock farms with computational intelligence for achieving energy autonomy by Anatoliy Tryhuba, Taras Hutsol, Jonas Čėsna, Inna Tryhuba, Krzysztof Mudryk, Sławomir Francik, Savelii Kukharets, Ivan Mishchenko, Roman Oliinyk

“…The genetic algorithm used in the model provides flexible parameter settings and the search for an optimal solution in the context of a variable and complex structure of the energy system. …”
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