Optimized conductor selection and phase balancing in unbalanced distribution networks: Economic optimization via the vortex search algorithm by Brandon Cortés-Caicedo, Jhony Andrés Guzmán-Henao, Oscar Danilo Montoya, Luis Fernando Grisales-Noreña, Rubén Iván Bolaños

“…Given the complexity of the model, a leader–follower methodology based on the vortex search algorithm (VSA) is employed to determine the conductor caliber and load phase configuration, in conjunction with the three-phase successive approximations power flow method to compute the objective function. …”
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Layered double hydroxide-functionalized humic acid and magnetite by hydrothermal synthesis for optimized adsorption of malachite green by Nur Ahmad, Alfan Wijaya, Fitri Suryani Arsyad, Idha Royani, Aldes Lesbani

“…The present study uses the hydrothermal method to prepare nickel aluminum layered double hydroxide-functionalized humic acid and magnetite. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Indirect Tip Force Sensing and Estimation for Robotic Uterine Manipulation System by Songphon Namkhun, Apiwat Boonkong, Piroon Kaewfoongrungsi, Kovit Khampitak, Daranee Hormdee

“…This study presents an indirect force estimation method for robotic uterine manipulators using machine learning techniques to predict tip forces from handle force measurements. …”
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Different Statistical Modeling to Predict Compressive Strength of High-Strength Concrete Modified with Palm Oil Fuel Ash by Soran Abdrahman Ahmad, Bilal Kamal Mohammed, Serwan Khwrshid Rafiq, Brwa Hama Saeed Hamah Ali, Kawa Omer Fqi

“…The replacement was done using the weight method, and the predicted equation worked with the variation of the used rate of POFA from 0 to 60% of total binder weight. …”
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Innovation ARIMA models application to predict pressure variations in water supply networks with open-loop control. Case study in Noja (Cantabria, Spain) by David Muñoz-Rodríguez, Manuel J. González-Ortega, María-Jesús Aguilera-Ureña, Andrés Ortega-Ballesteros, Alberto-Jesus Perea-Moreno

“…An action path is established to determine the optimal model—ARIMA, ARMA, ARMAX, etc.…”
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Comparison of growth, photosynthetic, and chlorophyll fluorescence characteristics of different native cultivars in Castanea henryi by XU Bin, WU Jingyi, WU Jianfeng, SU Xinyu, ZHAO Junru, ZHU Zhoujun, LI Jianxin

“…With the Li-6800 system maintained at identical chamber settings to those used for light-response curve measurements, a 30-minute light adaptation was performed before parameter determination. The recorded parameters included: initial fluorescent light (F0); maximal fluorescence (Fm), PS Ⅱ primary light energy conversion efficiency (Fv/Fm), potential efficiency of primary conversion of PS Ⅱ (Fv/F0), actual photochemical efficiency of PS Ⅱ (Fv'/Fm'), photochemical quenching coefficient (qP), electron transport rate (ETR), and non-photochemical quenching (NPQ). …”
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Research on Bacteria Diversity of Marine Ranch in Zhuhai Wailingding Based on eDNA Technology by Nengwei ZANG, Aiyi ZHU, Pimao CHEN, Huarong YUAN, Honghui ZHANG, Wendi WEI

“…【Objective】The study aims to explore the composition, sequence number and diversity of microbial community in Zhuhai Wailingding Marine Ranch, analyze the sensitivity and reducing power of eDNA technology, with a view to providing references for the management and maintenance of ecosystem in Zhuhai Wailingding Marine Ranch.【Method】In September 2021, 9 stations were set up in Zhuhai Wailingding Marine Ranch to sample at 2 m below the surface water for pretreatment, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and high-throughput sequencing to analyze the composition of microbial species, the density and abundance of microbial resources, and determine the dominant species.…”
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The usefulness of transvaginal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of pelvic venous disorders by Filip Szkodziak, Sławomir Woźniak, Marek Kudła, Patrycja Rogowska-Malicka, Piotr Szkodziak, Maciej Paszkowski, Krzysztof Pyra, Tomasz Paszkowski

“…Although pelvic venography is considered the gold standard for diagnosing PeVD, in the clinical practice of a gynaecologist Transvaginal Ultrasonography (TVUS) is the predominant diagnostic method modality in patients with symptoms of PeVD. …”
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Influence of the rotation angles on the mechanical behavior of the one reci instrument by Renaud Giess, Éric Mortier, Marie Delanoë, Romain Hocquel, Jean-Marc Martrette, Rémy Balthazard, Marin Vincent

“…Method For this purpose, 5 groups of 10 25/0.06 One Reci instruments were used and each group was associated with a pair of counterclockwise/clockwise rotation angles (CCW/CW). …”
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Spiking Neural Networks Optimized by Improved Cuckoo Search Algorithm: A Model for Financial Time Series Forecasting by Panke Qin, Yongjie Ding, Ya Li, Bo Ye, Zhenlun Gao, Yaxing Liu, Zhongqi Cai, Haoran Qi

“…The proposed method not only reduces manual intervention in hyperparameter tuning but also offers a scalable solution for high-frequency trading and multi-modal data fusion in future research.…”
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3D Printed Bigel: A Novel Delivery System for Cannabidiol-Rich Hemp Extract by Anna Gościniak, Filip Kocaj, Anna Stasiłowicz-Krzemień, Marcin Szymański, Tomasz M. Karpiński, Judyta Cielecka-Piontek

“…In addition, the release profile of CBD and CBDA was evaluated to determine the delivery efficiency of the active ingredient—dissolved active ingredient levels ranged from 74.84% ± 0.50 to 80.87% ± 3.20 for CBD and from 80.84 ± 1.33 to 98.31 ± 1.70 for CBDA depending on the formulation. …”
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Numerical investigation of different transverse Rib shapes on thermal convection in a channel filled with nanofluid by Fatima-Zahra Barhdadi, Ikrame Jamal, Kamal Amghar, Salah Daoudi, Réda Yahiaoui, Kamal Ghoumid

“…To this end, the continuity, momentum, and energy equations were solved with the finite volume method using the SIMPLE scheme with the k-ε turbulence model at different Reynolds numbers ranging from 4000 – 14,000. …”
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Development of a Prediction Model for Specific Fuel Consumption in Rotary Tillage Based on Actual Operation by Seung-Jun Kim, Moon-Kyeong Jang, Seok-Joon Hwang, Won Suk Lee, Ju-Seok Nam

“…The test field was divided into sections using a grid method, and rotary tillage operations were performed to measure various parameters, including soil strength, tractor’s transmission and PTO gear stages, tillage pitch, travel speed, engine and PTO shaft torque and speed, and fuel consumption. …”
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Evolutionary pattern of pressure-relief gas transportation-storage area in fully mechanized mining face and its engineering practice in Huangling minefield by Tuanjie LI

“…Based on the fracture morphology of the pressure-relief gas transportation-storage area, the identification method of the pressure-relief gas transportation channel and storage area was clarified, and the evolution law of the pressure-relief gas transportation and storage area was obtained. …”
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Numerical Modeling on the Damage Behavior of Concrete Subjected to Abrasive Waterjet Cutting by Xueqin Hu, Chao Chen, Gang Wang, Jenisha Singh

“…In this study, a numerical framework based on a coupled Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH)–Finite Element Method (FEM) algorithm incorporating the Riedel–Hiermaier–Thoma (RHT) constitutive model is proposed to investigate the damage mechanism of concrete subjected to abrasive waterjet. …”
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Rapid Quantitative Detection of Dye Concentration in Pt/TiO₂ Photocatalytic System Based on RGB Sensing by Cuiyan Han, Ziao Wang, Jiahong Cui, Shuqi Liu, Liu Yang, Yang Fu, Baolin Zhu, Cheng Guo

“…By integrating photocatalysis with smartphone-based colorimetry, the proposed method enables rapid monitoring of organic dyes concentration, providing an intelligent and economical platform for industrial wastewater treatment.…”
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Prediction of Earthquake Death Toll Based on Principal Component Analysis, Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm, and Extreme Gradient Boosting by Chenhui Wang, Xiaotao Zhang, Xiaoshan Wang, Guoping Chang

“…To address the challenges of small sample sizes, high dimensionality, and strong nonlinearity in earthquake fatality prediction, this paper proposes an integrated modeling approach (PCA-IWOA-XGBoost) combining Principal Component Analysis (PCA), the Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (IWOA), and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost). The method first employs PCA to reduce the dimensionality of the influencing factor data, eliminating redundant information and improving modeling efficiency. …”
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An adaptive k-means clustering algorithm based on grid and domain centroid weights for digital twins in the context of digital transformation by Wei Cai, Fei Yang, Bo Yao, Chuanxian Li, Guangyu Sun

“…The algorithm automatically determines the optimal number of clusters k and initial centroids. …”
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Design and trial of precision spraying system for weeds in winter wheat field at tillering stage by Bo Li, Peijie Guo, Yu Chen, Jun Chen, Haiying Wang, Jing Zhang, Zhixing Zhang

“…In this study, a precision spraying control method is proposed to reduce the effect of camera frame rate on weed localization failure through three sets of position determination regions, and to address the effect of solenoid valve response frequency on precision spraying by controlling the spray nozzle to continuously spray herbicides on clustered weeds through a velocity-adaptive dynamic overlap region. …”
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Asia's carbon footprint: Unraveling the role of natural resource rent, standard of living and energy consumption by Muhammad Imran, Mo Chen, Mohammad Khalilullah, Gao Min, Ma Zezheng

“…Amid escalating climate risks and uneven decarbonization trajectories, understanding the distributional determinants of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is essential for guiding Asia toward equitable and sustainable development. …”
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