Enhancing DBSCAN Accuracy and Computational Efficiency Using Closest Access Point Pre-Clustering for Fingerprint-Based Localization by Abdulmalik Shehu Yaro, Filip Maly, Pavel Prazak

“…It dynamically adjusts the neighborhood radius (Eps) value for each pre-cluster using the k-distance plot method. The performance of the CAP-DBSCAN algorithm is determined across four publicly available received signal strength (RSS)-based fingerprint databases with Euclidean and Manhattan distances as fingerprint similarity metrics. …”
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Determination of Beryllium and Major Elements in Beryllium Ores by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry with Lithium Metaborate Fusion by Lin GUO, Tingting YU, Hongbin SUN, Yun ZHU

“…At present, the systematic analysis method of beryllium ores is still dominated by the traditional chemical method, which seriously affects the analytical efficiency. …”
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Combination of Response to Criteria Weighting Method and Multi-Attribute Utility Theory in the Decision Support System for the Best Supplier Selection by Faruk Ulum, Junhai Wang, Dyah Ayu Megawaty, Ari Sulistiyawati, Riska Aryanti, Sumanto Sumanto, Setiawansyah Setiawansyah

“…This study aims to develop a decision support system in the selection of the best supplier by combining the Response to Criteria Weighting (RECA) and Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) methods. The RECA method is used to objectively determine the weight of each criterion based on the variation of data between alternatives, so as to reduce subjectivity in the weighting process. …”
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Implementing Low Latency and High Energy Efficiency Task Scheduling in MEC Systems Using Improved DDPG Algorithm by Lihong Zhao, Xiaomei Ding, Shuqin Wang

“…The Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) system is crucial in modern networks, particularly for applications requiring low latency and high energy efficiency. Efficient task scheduling in MEC environments to balance these requirements is challenging. …”
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Innovative 3D Printing Processes for the Production of High-efficiency Drug Release Tablets with Different Drug Loadings by Giovanni Cascone, Carmine Laudato, Pierluigi Lambiase, Daniele Sofia

“…This study explores the fabrication of drug-loaded tablets using the fused deposition modeling (FDM) method, employing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as the main polymer matrix and fluorescein as the model drug. …”
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Progresses and Prospects on Glucosinolate Detection in Cruciferous Plants by Xuaner Li, Dongna Wen, Yafei He, Yumei Liu, Fengqing Han, Jialin Su, Shangxiang Lai, Mu Zhuang, Fuxing Gao, Zhansheng Li

“…Additionally, this review delves into recent advancements in sample preparation, extraction, and quantification methods, offering valuable insights into the accurate and efficient determination of glucosinolate content across diverse plant materials. …”
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Development and application of sex-specific indel markers for Hippophae salicifolia based on third-generation sequencing by Zhefei Zeng, Shutong Zhang, Xin Tan, Norzin Tso, Zhuo Shang, Jifeng Zhang, Wei Li, Junwei Wang, Wenju Zhang, La Qiong

“…Cross-species validation revealed limited applicability of Hsa09 in closely related Hippophae species, suggesting notable divergence in sex determination mechanisms within the genus. This study establishes the first molecular tool for early sex identification in H. salicifolia, overcoming the dependence on reproductive organ development in traditional methods. …”
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A Metal–Organic Hybrid Composed of Dual Quenching Cofactors as a Nanoquencher for the Fluorescent Determination of Protease Caspase-3 by Fengli Gao, Lin Liu, Cancan He, Yong Chang, Weiqiang Wang

“…Furthermore, the method was used to evaluate inhibition efficiency and monitor drug-induced cell apoptosis. …”
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Efficient Trans-Dimensional Bayesian Inversion of C-Response Data from Geomagnetic Observatory and Satellite Magnetic Data by Rongwen Guo, Shengqi Tian, Jianxin Liu, Yi-an Cui, Chuanghua Cao

“…In this paper, we apply an efficient trans-dimensional (trans-D) Bayesian algorithm to invert C-response data from observatory and satellite geomagnetic data for the electrical conductivity structure of the Earth’s mantle, with the model parameterization treated as unknown and determined by the data. …”
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High-Throughput Field Screening of Cassava Brown Streak Disease Resistance for Efficient and Cost-Saving Breeding Selection by Mouritala Sikirou, Najimu Adetoro, Samar Sheat, Eric Musungayi, Romain Mungangan, Miafuntila Pierre, Kayode Fowobaje, Ibnou Dieng, Zoumana Bamba, Ismail Rabbi, Hapson Mushoriwa, Stephan Winter

“…Taken together, grafting scions from infected cassava is a highly efficient and cost-effective method to infect cassava with CBSD even under rugged field conditions. …”
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Green chromatographic approach to determine methocarbamol, aspirin and their related impurities in their combined pharmaceutical formulation and human plasma: with computational ev... by Yasmine F. Bassuoni, Asmaa M. AboulMagd, Maha M. Ibrahim

“…One of the most difficult issues for researchers is determining the efficiency and quality of the suggested approach in terms of environmental and human safety. …”
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MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR DETERMINING THE PARETO FRONT FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES OPTIONS UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF INTERVAL PRESENTATION OF LOCAL CRITERIA by Vladimir Beskorovainyi, Lyudmyla Kolesnyk, Dr. Chinwi Mgbere

“…The following tasks have been solved in the article: review and analysis of the current state of the problem of supporting decision-making in the tasks of optimization of TP at the stages of their design or reengineering; decomposition of the problem of making project decisions; formalization of the task of comparing intervals for selection of Pareto fronts using comparison indices based on the generalized Hukuhari difference; development of a mathematical model of the problem for the method based on Carlin's lemma; development of a mathematical model of the problem for the method based on Hermeyer's theorem; determination of the Pareto front in the task of optimization of TP by the method of pairwise comparisons. …”
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Green voltammetric strategy for sensitive determination of paracetamol in pharmaceuticals and serum using alizarin red S-modified glassy carbon electrodes by Wudneh Girum, Adane Kassa

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The Efficient Degradation of Oxytetracycline in Wastewater Using Fe/Mn-Modified Magnetic Oak Biochar: Pathways and Mechanistic Investigation by Yujie Zhou, Yuzhe Fu, Xiaoxue Niu, Bohan Wu, Xinghan Liu, Fu Hao, Zichuan Ma, Hao Cai, Yuheng Liu

“…The photocatalytic degradation experiment conducted in a Fenton-like reaction system demonstrates that, under the conditions of pH 4.0, a H₂O₂ concentration of 5.16 mmol/L, a catalyst dosage of 0.20 g/L, and an OTC concentration of 100 mg/L, the optimal degradation efficiency of 98.3% can be achieved. Additionally, the pseudo-first-order kinetic rate constant was determined to be 4.88 min⁻¹. …”
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OSMOLYTIC AND ADSORPTIVE ACTIVITIES DETERMINATION IN VITRO OF OINTMENT COMPONENTS ON THE BASIS OF CO2 EXTRACT FROM SEEDS OF SCHIZANDRA CHINENSIS by M. S. Makieva, Yu. A. Morozov

“…Researches on osmolytic activity determination were conducted by the common method of equilibrium dialysis through semi-permeable membrane; adsorption activity of model ointment compositions was registered on their capability to sorb coloring agent. …”
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Development and Characterization of Pyrolyzed Sodium Alginate–Montmorillonite Composite for Efficient Adsorption of Emerging Pharmaceuticals: Experimental and Theoretical Insights... by Ibrahim Allaoui, Rachid Et-Tanteny, Imane Barhdadi, Mohammad Elmourabit, Brahim Arfoy, Youssef Draoui, Mohamed Hadri, Khalid Draoui

“…The removal of paracetamol (PCT) by adsorption on the carbonaceous clay (ca-C.O.R) composite was investigated to determine the effect of operating parameters (initial contaminant concentration, contact time, pH, and temperature) on the efficiency of PCT removal. …”
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Comprehensive quality evaluation of Magnolia officinalis leaves based on wavelength fusion fingerprint, content determination, and antioxidant activity analysis by Xuemei Lan, Lujie Lin, Lixin Yang, Yunhong Wang, Xiumei Ke, Rongping Yang, Hua Li, Bin Yang

“…The orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis model exhibited huge advantages in distinguishing among different samples and screening three quality markers of the tested samples, including rutin, isoquercitrin, and chlorogenic acid. This established method of multitechnology fusion is simple, reliable, and efficient for the qualitative and quantitative bioactivity evaluation of MOLs. …”
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A New Methodology for the Multilayer Tight Oil Reservoir Water Injection Efficiency Evaluation and Real-Time Optimization by Lin Cao, Jianlong Xiu, Hongjie Cheng, Hui Wang, Shujian Xie, Hui Zhao, Guanglong Sheng

“…A numerical example is used to validate this method by comparing results from FrontSim and this method, and the computational efficiency of this method is several dozen times faster than that of the traditional numerical simulation. …”
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Direct determination of aluminum in low-enriched UAlx targets (UAlx-Al) by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry by Sabine Neusatz Guilhen, Alexandre Luiz de Souza, Marycel Elena Barboza Cotrim, Maria Aparecida Faustino Pires

“…This study proposes a method of direct determination of Al in UAlx targets through the selection of specific emission lines enabled by the evaluation of the associated interferences on the recovery values.…”
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A method for VVER fuel element cladding reliability prediction by S. M. Pelykh, M. V. Maksimov, M. V. Nikolsky

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