EFFECT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ON SPORTS PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS OF COMPETITIVE ATHLETES by Rupak Singh, Jayant Rastogi, Chandra Guru, Varad Apte, Karuna Datta, Atul Sharma

“…Results: Statistically significant reduction of 33.28% was observed in aerobic capacity post- COVID-19 lockdown (p = .01). We did not find any statistically significant variation in the other anthropometric and physiological performance parameters, namely weight (↑17.50 %), body mass index (↑20.69 %), body fat mass (↑20.76 %), waist (↑21.07 %), hip (↑19.13 %), waist: hip ratio (↑10.71 %), peak power (↑11.32 %) and mean power (↑5.17 %). …”
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Deterministic and Stochastic Analysis of Fractional-Order Legendre Filter with Uncertain Parameters by Mohammed A. Hassan, Andrew Amgad, Osama H. Galal

“…First, the filter’s order was determined using the provided parameters, then the flower pollination algorithm was used to tune the transfer function parameters. …”
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Identification of key parameter influence on efficiency of chain drive for track cycling − Preliminary results by Lanaspeze Gabriel, Best Martin, Guilbert Berengere, Cavoret Jérôme, Duval Arnaud, Manin Lionel, Ville Fabrice

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Topology optimization using artificial intelligence by Ahmed Ait Ouchaoui, Mohammed Nassraoui, Bouchaib Radi

“…The findings show that deep learning-based topology optimization, as demonstrated by TopologyGAN, provides considerable benefits in terms of improved design correctness and computing performance.…”
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The Effect of Sodium Silicate and Acrylic on Physical and Mechanical Parameters of Thatch Mortar by shayesteh namvar, Masoud Zeini

“…Thus, durability of thatch as one of the stable and eco-friendly materials is very important.   6 The present research aims to find the optimal mix design of thatch mortar based on the examining some of the physical and mechanical parameters of thatch mortar built with various additives. …”
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OPTIMIZATION OF VELOCITY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE YURCHENKO VAULT by Petr Hedbávný, Miriam Kalichová

“…Despite the variety, the obtained results were used to determine the optimal course of these velocity parameters, which serves as a precondition of the correct technical execution of the Yurchenko vault. …”
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Opposition-based chaotic evolution for optimization by Tianshui Li, Yan Pei

“…In the rocket engine design task, the algorithm finds more competitive design parameters under realistic constraints. …”
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Localization of Near-Field Sources Based on Sparse Signal Reconstruction with Regularization Parameter Selection by Shuang Li, Wei Liu, Daqing Zheng, Shunren Hu, Wei He

“…Meanwhile, a theoretical guidance for choosing a proper regularization parameter is also presented. Then one well-known l1-norm optimization solver is employed to estimate the ranges. …”
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Characteristic analysis method for integrated multi-parameter hydro-viscous speed control system by Yuan Wang, Kaixian Ba, Kai Zhao, Shoukun Wang, Bin Yu, Xiang Feng, Wenpeng Zou, Feiyue Gao, Lin Zhang, Liang Wang

“…A data-driven model is established to describe the relationship between input rotational speed, output speed, control oil pressure, and lubricating oil temperature. The findings provide a foundation for optimizing HSCS structure and parameters, enhancing the performance and reliability of such systems in special vehicle transmissions and establishing a temperature-speed control system for special vehicle transmissions.…”
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Topology Optimization of Textured Journal Bearings by Hanqian Kong, Chunxing Gu, Di Zhang, Lanfei Wu

“…This approach allows for finding the influences of bearing parameters such as journal clearance, rotational speed, and shaft eccentricity ratio on the optimization results. …”
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A Hybrid MCDM-Grey Wolf Optimizer Approach for Multi-Objective Parametric Optimization of μ-EDM Process by Partha Protim Das

“…The proposed hybrid optimization approaches are applied to find the optimal parametric setting of a μ-EDM process during machining on a stainless steel shim as the work material. …”
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Optimization Design for Reliability of the Oscillating Follower Disk Cam Mechanism Based on Improved Hunter-Prey Optimization Algorithm by Chao Wang, Wei Peng

“…To maximize the motion reliability of the mechanism, an improved Hunter Prey Optimization (IHPO) algorithm was proposed to identify the optimal dimensional parameters of the oscillating follower disk cam mechanism. …”
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Fluid Discrimination Based on Frequency-Dependent AVO Inversion with the Elastic Parameter Sensitivity Analysis by Pu Wang, Jingye Li, Xiaohong Chen, Kedong Wang, Benfeng Wang

“…Following the arguments of Chapman, the influence of pore fluid on elastic parameters is analyzed in detail. We find that the dispersion and attenuation of Russell fluid factor, Lamé parameter, and bulk modulus are more pronounced than those of P-wave modulus. …”
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Fault Diagnosis Method for Transformer Winding Based on Differentiated M-Training Classification Optimized by White Shark Optimization Algorithm by Guochao Qian, Kun Yang, Jin Hu, Hongwen Liu, Shun He, Dexu Zou, Weiju Dai, Haozhou Wang, Dongyang Wang

“…For each base classifier, a parameter optimization method leveraging WSO is developed to enhance diagnostic precision. …”
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Application of Optimal Network Reconfiguration for Loss Minimization and Voltage Profile Enhancement of Distribution System Using Heap-Based Optimizer by Duku Otuo-Acheampong, Ghamgeen Izat Rashed, Amoh Mensah Akwasi, Hussain Haider

“…This novel technique provides accurate results while avoiding the issue of premature convergence and requires fewer control parameter settings. The proposed method is evaluated at three different load levels on a standard IEEE 33-bus test system, and the simulation results are compared to those of other optimization methods published in the literature, demonstrating that the proposed method improves the system voltage profile while minimizing losses and power costs, establishing that this technique is effective in finding the best result. …”
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Electrocoagulation for Cattle Slaughterhouse Wastewater Management: A Review of Technologies and Treatment Parameters by Iip Sugiharta, Agung Abadi Kiswandono, Kamisah Delilawati Pandiangan, Wasinton Simanjuntak

“…Integrating EC with CF and EO improves treatment efficiency by addressing complex wastewater characteristics. Optimization of parameters, energy consumption reduction, and electrode durability enhancements are recommended for improving EC performance. …”
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Effects of in-ovo chrysin injection to quail eggs on hatchability, production parameters, and immunity by Uğur ÖZENTÜRK, Murat GENÇ, Sefa KÜÇÜKLER

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A comparative study of the performance of ten metaheuristic algorithms for parameter estimation of solar photovoltaic models by Adel Zga, Farouq Zitouni, Saad Harous, Karam Sallam, Abdulaziz S. Almazyad, Guojiang Xiong, Ali Wagdy Mohamed

“…This optimization problem involves accurately identifying parameters that reflect the complex and nonlinear behaviours of photovoltaic cells affected by changing environmental conditions and material inconsistencies. …”
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Intensive case finding and isoniazid preventative therapy in HIV infected individuals in Africa: economic model and value of information analysis. by Hendramoorthy Maheswaran, Pelham Barton

“…<h4>Methodology/ principal findings</h4>We built an individual sampling model to investigate the costs (2010 US Dollars) and consequences of screening for TB, and providing TB treatment or IPT in adults testing HIV positive in Sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Simulation-Based Assessment of Urban Pollution in Almaty: Influence of Meteorological and Environmental Parameters by Lyazat Naizabayeva, Kateryna Kolesnikova, Victoriia Khrutba

“…This approach enables the simulation of atmospheric parameters with unprecedented spatial resolution for Almaty. …”
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