Study on the Optimal Number of Transducers for Pipe Flow Rate Measurement Downstream of a Single Elbow Using the Ultrasonic Velocity Profile Method by Sanehiro Wada, Kenichi Tezuka, Weerachon Treenuson, Nobuyushi Tsuzuki, Hiroshige Kikura

“…These results indicate the efficiency of this new method.…”
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Machine learning approaches for predicting the structural number of flexible pavements based on subgrade soil properties by Asadullah Ziar

“…The dataset was prepared by converting resilient modulus values into structural numbers using the bisection method applied to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 1993 design equation. …”
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A Confidential Transmission Method for High-Speed Power Line Carrier Communications Based on Generalized Two-Dimensional Polynomial Chaotic Mapping by Zihan Nie, Zhitao Guo, Jinli Yuan

“…However, the inherent characteristics of power line channels, such as strong noise, multipath fading, and time-varying properties, pose challenges to traditional encryption algorithms, including low key distribution efficiency and weak anti-interference capabilities. …”
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Rational choice of a minimally invasive method of treatment in uncomplicated nephrolithiasis with kidney calculi from 1.0 to 2.5 cm by А. І. Sagalevich, O. S. Vozianov, R. V. Sergiychuk, B. V. Dzhuran, V. V. Kogut, F. Z. Gaysenyuk, V. V. Ozhohin, F. V. Korytskyi

“…Patients and methods. A comparative analysis of the results of minimally invasive methods application for nephrolithiasis treatment was performed in 210 patients treated with mini PNL (the group I) and 190 patients treated with ESWL (the group II). …”
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A novel computational analysis of boundary-driven two-dimensional heat flow with internal heat generation by Muhammad Abid, Madiha Bibi, Nasir Yasin, Muhammad Shahid

“…Accurate numerical solution of parabolic and elliptic partial differential equations governing two-dimensional heat transfer is critical for engineering simulations but computationally challenging.This work employs key numerical techniques finite differences, conjugate gradients, and Crank-Nicolson time stepping to solve the heat diffusion equation and analyze method performance.The Poisson equation is discretized using second-order central finite differences and solved with the conjugate gradient approach to determine the steady state solution. …”
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Using system simulation to search for the optimal multi-ordering policy for perishable goods by Y.C. Huang, X.Y. Chang, Y.A. Ding

“…Based on numerical examples, this paper verified the feasibility and efficiency of the proposed model. Finally, several specific conclusions are drawn for practical applications and future studies.…”
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A Mathematical Approach for Computing the Linear Equivalence of a Periodic Key-Stream Sequence Using Fourier Transform by Baghdad Science Journal

“…The procedure can be used with comparatively greater computational ease and efficiency. The results of this algorithm are compared with Berlekamp-Massey (BM) method and good results are obtained where the results of the Fourier transform are more accurate than those of (BM) method for computing the linear equivalence (L) of the sequence of period (p) when (L) is greater than (p/2). …”
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Selection of bispecific antibodies with optimal developability using FcRn‑pH‑HPLC as an optimized FcRn affinity chromatography method by Thomas Müller, Carolin Tasser, Michael Tesar, Ivica Fucek, Ute Schniegler-Mattox, Joachim Koch, Kristina Ellwanger

“…A challenge when developing therapeutic antibodies is the identification of candidates with favorable pharmacokinetics (PK) early in development. A key determinant of immunoglobulin (IgG) serum half‑life in vivo is the efficiency of pH-dependent binding to the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn). …”
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Risk Assessment of Water Structure Projects Using Fuzzy Multi-Attribute Decision-Making Methods: Fuzzy OWA and Fuzzy SAW (Case Study: S1 Wellhead Platform in the Salman Oil Field) by Ali Khazaee, Mahdi Naseri

“…Unlike many traditional methods, the fuzzy OWA method effectively incorporates the subjective characteristics, risk appetite, and risk aversion of decision-makers, proving to be efficient in risk evaluation.…”
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Bridging Macro–Microscopic Parameters: Correspondence and Calibration Approaches by Wei Li, Fengling Ji, Xiangsheng Chen

“…Clarifying the correlation between macro–microscopic granular parameters and establishing effective parameter calibration methods for determining granular microparameters is of great importance for numerical simulations of granular flows. …”
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Application of X-ray Fluorescence and Radiation Methods for the Analysis of Medicinal Plant Raw Materials on the Example of <i>Achilleae millefolii herba</i> by I. Yu. Kalikina, A. Yu. Turyshev, V. D. Belonogova, A. V. Kuritsyn, S. V. Puchnina, N. A. Buzmakova

“…The advantages of the method are good reproducibility, high sensitivity, and efficiency. …”
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Separating the Location and Severity Effects in Frequency-Based Crack Detection Using the Dynamic Stiffness Matrix by Julian De Los Rios, Sinniah Ilanko, Yusuke Mochida, David Kennedy

“…Numerical examples demonstrate that computing the DSM of the intact and hinged structures gives an efficient solution method for the inverse problem of identifying crack location and severity. …”
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A GIS-Based Framework to Analyze the Behavior of Urban Greenery During Heatwaves Using Satellite Data by Barbara Cardone, Ferdinando Di Martino, Cristiano Mauriello, Vittorio Miraglia

“…To evaluate how these indices characterize urban green areas during heatwaves, an unsupervised classification method of the three indices is proposed that uses the Elbow method to determine the optimal number of classes and the Jenks classification algorithm. …”
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Edge Computing-Enabled Train Fusion Positioning: Modeling and Analysis by Hao Yin, Haifeng Song, Ruichao Wu, Min Zhou, Zixing Deng, Hairong Dong

“…State-space analysis is used to evaluate the functional safety of the proposed method. Numerical simulations are performed to identify the key factors affecting the train positioning method’s performance. …”
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Prediction of the Calorific Value and Moisture Content of <i>Caragana korshinskii</i> Fuel Using Hyperspectral Imaging Technology and Various Stoichiometric Methods by Xuehong De, Haoming Li, Jianchao Zhang, Nanding Li, Huimeng Wan, Yanhua Ma

“…Calorific value is the key index to measure the energy released by energy plants during combustion, which determines energy utilization efficiency. But at present, the determination of solid fuel is still carried out in the laboratory by oxygen bomb calorimetry. …”
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Experimental adsorption of drug loading for nano-carriers by Hind Abbood, Alaa Abdul-Hamead, Farhad Othman

“…The drug loading was carried out by dissolving the PTX drug with different solvents, water, ethanol, DMSO, and dichloromethane by the Adsorption method and measuring the drug loading capacity and drug loading efficiency for both types of mesoporous silica nanoparticles. …”
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The Purge Characteristics and Strategy in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell with a Linear Segmentation-Based Anode Recirculation System by Weihao Guo, Xiaoxuan Mu, Weida Shen, Chaoqi Ma, Jie Yu, Fu Wang, Jinliang Yuan

“…This study introduces a novel linear segmentation method to optimize the nitrogen purge strategy for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) operating in an anode recirculation mode. …”
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A Combined CFD, Theoretical, and Experimental Approach for Improved Hydrodynamic Performance of a Clam Dredge System by Rui You, Nathan H. Kennedy

“…To bridge this gap, the study integrates computational fluid dynamics (CFD), experimental tests, and analytical methods to develop a clam dredge system. Firstly, the paper introduces an analytical tool that facilitates decision making by evaluating pump parameters, and to determine the operating point for various hose and nozzle parameters. …”
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Optimized Temporal Interference Stimulation Based on Convex Optimization: A Computational Study by Chao Geng, Yang Li, Long Li, Xiaoqi Zhu, Xiaohan Hou, Tian Liu

“…Temporal interference (TI) stimulation is a non-invasive method targeting deep brain regions by applying two pairs of high-frequency currents with a slight frequency difference to the scalp. …”
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Analysis of the Possibility of Using 3D Printing for Emergency Replacement of Damaged Elements in the Marine Industry by Krzysztof Jasiński, Lech Murawski, Marcin Kluczyk, Jarosław Wierzchowski, Marek Chodnicki, Krzysztof Lipiński, Adam Szeleziński

“…This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)/Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing for the emergency replacement of damaged components in the marine industry, focusing on mechanical properties, dynamic stiffness, and manufacturing efficiency. The authors’ research interests include the application of incremental and hybrid methods for the production of new, fully functional parts that constitute equipment for ships and yachts. …”
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