VPRQ: Efficient verifiable privacy-preserving range query processing in two-tiered wireless sensor networks by Hua Dai, Qingqun Ye, Xun Yi, Ruiliang He, Geng Yang, Jinji Pan

Get full text

Towards efficient image segmentation: A fuzzy entropy-based approach using the snake optimizer algorithm by A. Tamilarasan, D. Rajamani

“…This study introduces a novel multilevel thresholding technique for grayscale image segmentation based on the Snake Optimizer (SO) algorithm, which is inspired by the mating behaviour of snakes. The proposed method aims to maximize fuzzy entropy to determine optimal threshold values, thereby enhancing segmentation accuracy. …”
Get full text

Screening of local hyaluronic acid injection modes to increase the efficiency of treating crush injury of soft tissues by I. A. Shperling, A. V. Shulepov, N. V. Shperling, O. Yu. Kuzmina

Get full text

SOLVING ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS WITH THE SWARM INTELLIGENCE METHODS by A. V. Panteleev, M. D. Evdokimova

“…That is why using classical approach for extremum seeking is not efficient. Here comes the necessity of using such methods of optimization that allow to find a near optimal solution in acceptable amount of time with the minimum waste of computer power. …”
Get full text

A Review of Task Multi-criteria Prioritization Methods by PAN Zheping, ZOU Gui, ZHAO Jun, CHENG Weizheng

“…Multi-criteria priority ranking involves determining priorities through calculations for a multitude of tasks as per potentially conflicting criteria, to aid decision-makers in efficient allocation of resources and prioritization of tasks based on their criticality. …”
Get full text

Development of design and methods for soil directional thermostabilizer simulation by V. A. Maksimenko, V. V. Maksimenko, A. Zh. Shirazhiev

Get full text

Reliability optimization methods: A systematic literature review by Singla Shakuntla, Mangla Diksha, Kumar Malik Ajender, Muhammad Modibbo Umar

“…In order to learn about the advancements in the field of reliability theory and to determine which research methods are most frequently employed by researchers, a brief survey covering the years 1958 to 2024 was conducted for the paper. …”
Get full text

DS-AdaptNet: An Efficient Retinal Vessel Segmentation Framework With Adaptive Enhancement and Depthwise Separable Convolutions by Shuting Chen, Chengxi Hong, Hong Jia

“…Our comprehensive experiments on three benchmark retinal vessel segmentation datasets demonstrate that the proposed DS-AdaptNet achieves state-of-the-art performance while maintaining exceptional efficiency. Notably, our method attains a Dice coefficient of 0.8328 on DRIVE, 0.8110 on CHASE_DB1, and 0.8515 on STARE, consistently outperforming existing approaches. …”
Get full text

Green Chemistry Method for Analyzing Bisphenol A in Milk by Angela M. Encerrado Manriquez, Wen-Yee Lee

“…A simple, fast, green, and sensitive method for determining Bisphenol A (BPA) levels in commercial milk was developed using a solventless sample preparation technique known as stir bar sorptive extraction, coupled with thermal desorption–gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. …”
Get full text

The research of health education programme efficiency in changing the attitudes and behaviours of dental students in the field of oral health by Kalevski Katarina, Gajić Milica, Jevremović Ana, Borotić Nenad, Trifunović Jovanka, Jovičić Olivera, Milić Jasmina, Vojinović Jovan

Get full text

Determination of Sequential Well Placements Using a Multi-Modal Convolutional Neural Network Integrated with Evolutionary Optimization by Seoyoon Kwon, Minsoo Ji, Min Kim, Juliana Y. Leung, Baehyun Min

“…These findings underscore the M-CNN’s effectiveness in sequential well placement optimization, striking an optimal balance between predictive accuracy and computational efficiency. The method’s ability to dramatically reduce processing time while maintaining high accuracy makes it a valuable tool for enhancing oil field productivity and streamlining reservoir management decisions.…”
Get full text

A New Diagnostic Method for Ptosis of the Upper Eyelid by I. A. Filatova, Yu. P. Kondratieva, S. A. Shemetov, M. S. Trefilova

“…The developed method of dynamometric preoperative study of the anatomical and functional features of the upper eyelid levator using weights is a simple and affordable method for objectively assessing the state of contractility and fatigue of the levator, which can improve the efficiency of surgical correction of upper eyelid ptosis.…”
Get full text

Evaluation of mechanical properties and determination of the optimal concentration of a new carbonyl-rich graphene oxide in cementitious composites by Aldo Ribeiro de Carvalho, Marcela Martins Carrara, Gabriela dos Santos Pacífico, Natany Pinho Rosa, Letícia Lopardi Leal, Marina Costa Totti, Nayton Claudinei Vicentini, Alessandro Henrique de Lima, Welber Gianini Quirino, Thaís Mayra de Oliveira

Get full text

Optimisation of bioaerosol sampling using an ultralight aircraft: A novel approach in determining the 3-D atmospheric biodiversity by Maria P. Plaza, Athanasios Charalampopoulos, Vivien Leier-Wirtz, Pia Viuf Ørby, Mathilde Kloster, Michael Dines Christiansen, Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann, Athanasios Damialis, Ulrich Gosewinkel

“…Three campaigns were made, where the comparability, efficiency and accuracy of different sampling devices were determined, namely of the abovementioned impactor, and of the mobile conventional Hirst-type pollen sampler. …”
Get full text

Determining Factors for Supply Chain Services Provider Selection and Long-Term Relationship Maintenance: Evidence from Greece by Damianos P. Sakas, Nikolaos T. Giannakopoulos, Nikos Kanellos, Christos Christopoulos, Kanellos S. Toudas

Get full text

Determination of Haloacetic Acids in Bottled and Tap Water Sources by Dispersive Liquid-Liquid Microextraction and GC-MS Analysis by Mohsen A. Al-shatri, Abdulmumin A. Nuhu, Chanbasha Basheer

“…In this study, we developed a fast and efficient method for the determination of six species of these compounds in water using dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction followed by GC-MS analysis. …”
Get full text

Efficiency analysis of nutritional screening tools for children with congenital heart disease: a retrospective observational study by Ying Xu, Yingying Jiang, Minzhi Guo, Yiping Wang, Hongmiao Huang, Jiaqian Xie, Dongshan Liao, Dongshan Liao

Get full text

Applications of mutagenesis methods on affinity maturation of antibodies in vitro by LIU Yuan, LIN Manman, ZHANG Xiao, XU Chongxin, JIAO Linxia, ZHONG Jianfeng, WU Aihua, LIU Xianjin

“…However, the efficiency of these methods was relatively low and there was a lack of a rational guidance to choose these methods. …”
Get full text

Optimal Trajectory Determination and Mission Design for Asteroid/Deep-Space Exploration via Multibody Gravity Assist Maneuvers by Sean Fritz, Kamran Turkoglu

Get full text

METHODS FOR ORGANIZATION OF CONTEXTUAL TRAINING OF FUTURE GEOGRAPHY TEACHERS by Karpenko Tetiana, Lakomova Olena, Shyian Daria

“…Several research methods were used to achieve the goal, including the method of comparative, substantive and reflective analysis of primary sources, advanced domestic and foreign experience, modelling, systematization and concretization of known approaches in the organization of contextual learning of future geography teachers. …”
Get full text