An effective parameter estimation on thermoelectric devices for power generation based on multiverse optimization algorithm by Luis Fernando Grisales-Noreña, Vanessa Botero-Gómez, Rubén Iván Bolaños, Faustino Moreno-Gamboa, Daniel Sanin-Villa

“…The modeling of these modules is complex due to nonlinear differential equations and the challenge of determining the actual values of thermoelectric properties like electrical resistivity, thermal conductivity, and one of the most relevant parameters, the Seebeck coefficient. …”
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Configurational Comparison of a Binary Logic Transmission Unit Applicable to Agricultural Tractor Hydro-Mechanical Continuously Variable Transmissions and Its Wet Clutch Optimizati... by Wenjie Li, Zhun Cheng, Mengchen Yang

“…This study confirms the rationality of the modeling method, identifies Configuration 1 as optimal, and determines the optimal range for clutch design values under light-load and heavy-load conditions, respectively.…”
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Detection of Corn Quality Based on Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy and Electronic Nose Technology by HuiHe Yang, XiaoYan Wei, Guifang Wu, PengCheng Qiu, JiaNing Di, XiangPeng Zhao, WenDong Zhong, He Ren

“…Combining the relationship between SERS curves, electronic nose data, and the toxin content in corn, a prediction model was established by using the random forest (RF) method. The results showed that the model’s coefficient of determination of the test set for predicting AFB1 reached 0.70, and the model’s coefficient of determination of the test set for predicting OTA reached 0.74. …”
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Investigation of Structural Relationships of Factors Affecting Posttraumatic Growth in Women With Breast Cancer by Azam Hashemian Moghadam, Hamid Reza Aghamohammadian Sharbaf, Mohammad Saeid AbdeKhodaei, Hossein Kareshki, Mona Joudi

“…In the measurement model section, three convergent validity indices, i.e., Average Variance Extracted (AVE), Composite Reliability (CR), and the Cronbach α, and in the structural model section, two indicators of coefficient of determination (R2) and Stone-Geisser coefficient (Q²).  …”
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THE QUADRILATERAL ANALYSIS OF CEPHALOGRAM FOR THE TREATMENT OF GNATHIC FORMS OF MESIAL BITE by P.S. Flis, N.V. Rashenko, V.V. Filonenko, D.Y. Shpak, N.M. Doroshenko, A.V. Tsyzh

“…Conclusion. Using the proposed method of treatment with orthodontic appliance, one can increase efficiency and decrease active treatment period for patients with gnathic form of mesial bite and upper jaw micrognathia with any growth type of facial skeleton during active growth of dentognathic apparatus. …”
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Numerical analysis of molten iron flow and heat transfer in plumbing casting defect detection using split tracking approach by Sirawit Namchanthra, Pannita Phirommark, Tinnapob Phengpom, Jetsadaporn Priyadumkol, Wichuphan Wijitdamkerng, Watcharapong Chookaew, Chakrit Suvanjumrat, Machimontorn Promtong

“…Gravity sand casting, widely utilised in plumbing manufacturing for metal part production, is the focus of this research to enhance its efficiency. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was employed to address molten flow, solidification, and cooling dynamics to reduce surface and internal defects. …”
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Fuzzy System for the Quality Assessment of Educational Multimedia Edition Design by Vsevolod Senkivskyy, Liubomyr Sikora, Nataliia Lysa, Alona Kudriashova, Iryna Pikh

“…The quality of educational multimedia edition design is determined by a set of characteristics that affect perception, readability and communication efficiency. …”
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Reflections of linearly polarized electromagnetic waves from a multilayer periodic mirror by D. Kh. Nurligareev, I. A. Nedospasov, K. Yu. Kharitonova

“…The obtained expressions for the transmission coefficient of a confined one-dimensional photonic crystal, which are shown to be determined by the interference of Floquet–Bloch waves presented in the form of inhomogeneous waves, can be reduced to a form analogous to the expression for the value of the transmission coefficient of a traditional Fabry–Pérot interferometer. …”
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Scourability of Undisturbed Soils of Different Land Use Types in Loess Hilly Region Under Natural Freezing and Thawing Conditions by Bo Lanfeng, Li Zhanbin, Ma Bo, Xiao Lie

“…[Objective] The effects of freezing and thawing on soil erosion resistance of three land use types (sloping farmland, grassland, and shrub land) were studied in order to provide a theoretical basis for vegetation restoration and construction in the seasonal freezing and thawing area of the Loess Plateau. [Methods] Based on a series of natural freezing and thawing cycles, field monitoring, and undisturbed soil scouring tests, the effects of freezing and thawing on soil erosion resistance of the three aforementioned land use types were determined. …”
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Testicular Torsion in Children. Diagnostic and Prognostic Potential of Ultrasonography by E. B. Olkhova, M. V. Topolnik, A. S. Gulenkov

“…During statistical processing we determined the mean values, their standard deviation, sampling errors, significance of differences in the mean values, correlation coefficient and did ROC analysis. …”
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Research on Precise Segmentation and Center Localization of Weeds in Tea Gardens Based on an Improved U-Net Model and Skeleton Refinement Algorithm by Zhiyong Cao, Shuai Zhang, Chen Li, Wei Feng, Baijuan Wang, Hao Wang, Ling Luo, Hongbo Zhao

“…The primary objective of this research was to develop an efficient method for accurately identifying and localizing weeds in ecological tea garden environments, aiming to enhance the quality and yield of tea production. …”
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Robust Beamforming for Superdirective Antenna Arrays and Experimental Validations by Mengying Gao, Haifan Yin, Liangcheng Han, Jingcheng Xie

“…The improvement in communication performance achieved by the OC-QCLS algorithm is demonstrated through its superior average spectral efficiency. Furthermore, an eight-dipole superdirective antenna array prototype with 0.20λ element spacing operating at 1.6 GHz is built, and real-world experiments validate the proposed method. …”
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Using Permutation-Based Feature Importance for Improved Machine Learning Model Performance at Reduced Costs by Adam Khan, Asad Ali, Jahangir Khan, Fasee Ullah, Muhammad Faheem

“…Moreover, the Permutation Feature Importance (PFI)-based model-agnostic method was employed to identify the top ten features most critical for model accuracy and efficiency. …”
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Construction Robust -Chart and Compare it with Hotelling’s T2-Chart by Bekhal Samad Sedeeq, Zainab Abdulla Muhammad, Israa Muayad Ali, Taha Hussein Ali

“…Then the comparison between the proposed and classical method of the researcher Shewhart depending on the total variance (trace variance matrix) and the general variance (determinant of the variance matrix) to obtain the most efficient paintings against outliers through simulation and real data and using a program in MATLAB language designed for this purpose. …”
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Preliminary evaluation methodology for payback infrastructure projects in private-public partnership by D. A. Shergin, G. A. Annenkov

“…The authors of the article present the results of scientific and practical research on the development of methods of primary assessment of the efficiency of payback infrastructure projects public-private partnerships achieved through the monitoring and analysis of the state company’s investment activities and project portfolio management. …”
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SELECTING THE SCHEME OF TECHNOLOGICAL CONNECTION OF SUBSCRIBERS TO THE HEAT NETWORK UNDER CONDITIONS OF TRANSITION TO PULSE CIRCULATION OF THE HEATER IN THE EQUIPMENT OF HEAT SUPPL... by A. N. Makeev

“…The aim is to justify the expediency of a transition en masse to independent connection of heat consumption systems  under the conditions of pulse circulation of the coolant through the  equipment of a heat supply unit in order to increase the overall  energy efficiency of district heat supply systems.Methods. …”
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Force-Driven Model for Automated Clear Aligner Staging Design Based on Stepwise Tooth Displacement and Rotation in 3D Space by Sensen Yang, Yumin Cheng

“…This study introduced a novel force-driven automated staging design method for clear aligners, aimed at enhancing treatment planning efficiency and outcomes. …”
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The theoretical basis of formation mental health of students on physical education by N.N. Muhamediarov

“…Proposed introduction of alternative health methods for efficient formation of mental health, the creation of a data bank on the activities of association recreational subjects: fitness centers, swimming pools, skating rinks, gyms.…”
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Graph theory-based analysis of functional connectivity changes in brain networks underlying cognitive fatigue: An EEG study. by Yabing Lou, Rui Pi, Ruifeng Sun, Jilin Wu, Wei Wang, Ziman Zhu, Tengteng Dai, Weijun Gong

“…Network topology was evaluated through application of five global graph theory metrics (global efficiency [Eg], local efficiency [Eloc], clustering coefficient [Cp], shortest path length [Lp], and small-world property [Sigma]) complemented by two local graph theory metrics (nodal efficiency [NE] and degree centrality [DC]). …”
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Effect of zeolites modification on their adsorption properties by L. G. Eprikashvili, T. N. Kordzakhia, M. G. Zautashvili, N. V. Pirtskhalava, M. A. Dzagania, G. P. Tsintskaladze, T. V. Sharashenidze

“… Atmospheric air pollution is determined by the functioning of both technogenic and natural sources of pollution. …”
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