Two-layer optimization model of distribution network line loss considering the uncertainty of new energy access by Xiping Ma, Xiping Ma, Xiaoyang Dong, Haitao Xiao, Yaxin Li, Rui Xu, Kai Wei, Juanjuan Cai, Juan Wei

“…Moreover, existing distribution network optimization methods face high computational complexity, low efficiency, and susceptibility to local optima. …”
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Ranking the Financial Inefficiency Factors of Companies with the Combined Approach of Data Envelopment Analysis and Neural Network by Mazandaran Negar Foroghi, Karimi Balal, Shahverdiani Shadi

“…In the first stage, we use the data envelopment analysis model and evaluate the efficiency of the companies. In the second stage, the efficiency score obtained for the companies is used and neural network methods are used to determine the factors of financial inefficiency in the companies admitted to the stock exchange. …”
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A Novel CTC-Binding Probe: Enzymatic vs. Shear Stress-Based Detachment Approaches by Sophia Krakowski, Sara Campos, Henri Wolff, Gabi Bondzio, Felix Hehnen, Michael Lommel, Ulrich Kertzscher, Paul Friedrich Geus

“…In the context of cancer, circulating tumor cells (CTC) can be used as biomarkers to determine the nature of the tumor, its stage of progression, and the efficiency of the administered therapy through monitoring. …”
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Unique thermal architecture integrating heliostat solar fields with a dual-loop power generation cycle employing thermoelectric; thermal/financial study and GA optimization by Amr S. Abouzied, Xiaoming Guo, Azher M. Abed, Mohammed A. Alghassab, Fahad M. Alhomayani, Baseem Khan, Yasser Elmasry, Ahmad Almadhor, Salem Alkhalaf, Albara Ibrahim Alrawashdeh

“…The primary objective of this inquiry is to determine the ideal operational parameters by employing multi-criteria optimization methods tailored to the established system. …”
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Atmospheric pressure plasma jet-assisted fabrication of antibacterial PET/ZnO NP composite by Rafaela Radičić, Lucija Krce, Nino Dimitrov, Bernarda Marković, Ivona Vidić Štrac, Janez Kovač, Marko Perčić, Marija Bačeković Koloper, Ivana Weber, Nikša Krstulović

“…In this research, PET/ZnO composites with different ZnO concentrations were synthesized with a method assisted by an atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ). …”
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Frequency-comb-referenced multiwavelength interferometry for high-precision and high-speed 3D measurement in heterogeneous semiconductor packaging by Park Jun Hyung, Kim Dae Hee, Chu Huy Hoang, Hahm Ji Won, Kang Guseon, Lee Dongil, Song Seyong, Kang Mingu, Kim Seung-Woo, Kim Young-Jin

“…Therein, we devised a sequential phase detection method, which enables 5,000 times faster solution determination than the traditional recursive excess fraction method, while maintaining its reliability under noisy conditions. …”
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Research Tests of Drill Seeder with Control and Monitoring Unit of Seed Metering Device for Differentiated Dosing of Seeds and Mineral Fertilisers in Precision Agriculture by Zolotukhin Yevgeniy, Nukeshev Sayakhat, Amantayev Maxat, Rustembayev Arman, Kakabayev Nurbol, Kravchenko Ruslan

“…The purpose of study is to increase the efficiency of differentiated dosing of seeds and mineral fertilisers. …”
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Trajectory Tracking of a 2-Degrees-of-Freedom Serial Flexible Joint Robot Using an Active Disturbance Rejection Controller Approach by Mario Ramŕez-Neria, Gilberto Ochoa-Ortega, Alejandro Toro-Ossaba, Eduardo G. Hernandez-Martinez, Alexandro López-González, Juan C. Tejada

“…These findings underscore the robustness and efficiency of the proposed method for underactuated flexible systems.…”
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The Use of the Six Sigma Methodology in a Project Improving the Manufacturing Process by Paula Kolbusz

“…In addition, the statistical analysis of the obtained results allowed to identify factors in the areas affecting the efficiency of the manufacturing process and to determine the action plan identifying the actions that should be implemented to improve the production process.…”
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Households willingness to pay for improved solid waste management by S. Akhtar, A.S. Ahmad, M.I. Qureshi, S. Shahraz

“…The present study was conducted in the residential area of main Boulevard Gulberg, Lahore to determine the present methods and efficiency of current solid waste management facility and to estimate the willingness of the selected households to pay for the improvement of solid waste management through questionnaire survey. …”
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Intelligence model-driven multi-stress adaptive reliability enhancement testing technology by Shouqing Huang, Beichen He, Jing Wang, Xiaoyang Li, Rui Kang, Fangyong Li

“…In addition, we propose a three-factor step-by-step screening algorithm and scoring model to determine the optimal sequential test points. Case study verification shows that IMD-MSARET outperforms traditional methods, such as simple random testing and orthogonal testing, in terms of test efficiency, prediction accuracy, and test item consumption. …”
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Integrating Logistics into Global Production: A New Approach by Pablo Coto-Millán, David Paz Saavedra, Marta de la Fuente, Xose Luis Fernandez

“…This study investigates the role of logistics in global economic production by presenting a novel theoretical framework that integrates logistics performance into traditional models as a determinant production factor. <i>Methods:</i> Using panel data from 85 countries between 2007 and 2022, the research measures logistics performance through the Logistics Performance Index (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>L</mi><mi>P</mi><mi>I</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>). …”
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Audiophonologopedic Telerehabilitation: Advantages and Disadvantages from User Perspectives by Maria Lauriello, Anna Maria Angelone, Sara Iannotti, Eleonora Nardecchia, Benedetta Scopano, Alessandra Fioretti, Irene Ciancarelli, Alberto Eibenstein

“…This study explores user perspectives on telerehabilitation, comparing it to traditional methods and identifying criteria for determining its suitability for different patients and clinical conditions. …”
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Automatization of planning and control of photodynamic therapy of gastrointestinal organs by A. A. Krivetskaya, T. A. Savelieva, D. M. Kustov, V. V. Levkin, S. S. Kharnas, V. B. Loschenov

“…At the same time the use of optical diagnostic methods allows not only to plan but also to control in real time the photodynamic effect with parameters adjustment depending on the degree of photosensitizer photobleaching and the hemoglobin oxygen saturation, as well as to determine the optical properties of tissues exactly in the exposure area. …”
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Synthesis, physicochemical properties and antimicrobial activity of a di-aminopropionic acid hydrogen tri-iodide coordination compound by Seitzhan Turganbay, Sabina Kenesheva, Аrdak Jumagaziyeva, Alexandr Ilin, Dana Askarova, Amir Azembayev, Assel Kurmanaliyeva

“…In vitro antimicrobial activity evaluation was performed using two-fold serial dilution method. The obtained results demonstrated efficiency against both gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii) bacteria including MDR strains that cause infectious disease. …”
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Application of a Three-Stage Procedure for Extracting a Small-Sized Anchor Object on a Noisy Image by Sotnikov O.M., Vorobiov O.M., Udovenko S.G., Kobzev I.V., Vlasiuk V.V., Kurbatov A.A.

“…This will significantly improve the operating efficiency of unmanned aerial vehicles, especially in conditions of interference.…”
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Stagnation and Pseudo‐Stagnation Lines for Separating 3D Groundwater Flow Systems in Tóthian Basins by Zhi‐Yuan Zhang, Xiao‐Wei Jiang, Peng‐Yu Zhou, Okke Batelaan, Xu‐Sheng Wang, Peng‐Fei Han, Li Wan

“…This study enhances the efficiency of dividing groundwater flow systems in 3D basins and also improves the knowledge on how stagnation or pseudo‐stagnation points influence streamlines and trajectories.…”
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The Process of Separating Bovine Serum Albumin Using Hydroxyapatite and Active Babassu Coal (Orbignya martiana) by Márcia Regina Ribeiro Alves, Abraham Damian Giraldo Zuñiga, Rita de Cássia Superbi Sousa, Carmelita Zacchi Scolforo

“…For isotherms, equilibrium data studies were carried out using the Langmuir and Freundlich models, in addition to determining the efficiency of adsorptive process. The results of the zeta potential showed loads ranging from +6.9 to −42.8 mV. …”
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Analysis of Sluice Foundation Seepage Using Monitoring Data and Numerical Simulation by Fan Xuefeng, Zhenyu Wu, Liu Lijun, Yanfeng Wen, Shu Yu, Zhao Zepeng, Zefa Li

“…In this paper, an approach based on response surface method (RSM) for calibration of permeability coefficients was proposed, and the efficiency of parameter calibration is improved by constructing the response surface equation instead of time-consuming finite element calculation of foundation seepage. …”
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Feasibility of Mental Health Triage Call Priority Prediction Using Machine Learning by Rajib Rana, Niall Higgins, Kazi Nazmul Haque, Kylie Burke, Kathryn Turner, Terry Stedman

“…Background: Optimum efficiency and responsiveness to callers of mental health helplines can only be achieved if call priority is accurately identified. …”
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