Assessing the Physico-Mechanical Properties of Three Date Fruit Varieties for Conserving the Keeping and Appearance Qualities by Mohamed Ghonimy, Raed Alayouni, Garsa Alshehry, Hassan Barakat, Mohamed M. Ibrahim

“…Therefore, the current study evaluated the physico-mechanical properties of three date varieties—Sukkari, Khalas, and Saqie—across different ripening stages to enhance food quality and optimize postharvest handling. The study uniquely focused on how ripening stages affect the stress–strain behavior of dates, offering new insights into their mechanical resistance, deformability, and structural stability, all of which are critical parameters for maintaining food quality during storage, transportation, and processing. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Axial Bearing Behaviour in Steel Pipe Piles and PHC Piles for Port Engineering by Runze Zhang, Yizhi Liu, Lei Wang, Weiming Gong, Zhihui Wan

“…The reduction in side resistance caused by construction disturbances, combined with the slenderness ratio (<i>L</i>/<i>D</i> = 41.7) of the PHC pile, results in 33.87% of the pile’s total bearing capacity being attributed to tip resistance. The findings of this study provide crucial insights into the selection of optimal pile types for terminal foundations, considering factors such as bearing capacity, environmental conditions, and economic viability.…”
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Main factors controlling stable production from gas-condensate reservoirs in block 2 of the Shunbei Oilfield, Tarim Basin by Shuyang Chen, Shengwen Mei, Cheng Huang, Wen Chen, Lei Zhang, Haojie Shang, Pengfei Xie

“…Reservoir connectivity and physical properties play a crucial role in production performance. Optimizing reservoir reconstruction parameters can enhance both production and stable production capacity of oil and gas wells. …”
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Assessing acoustic receiver detection efficiency using autocorrelation adjusted machine learning models by Devon A. Smith, James A. Crossman, Eduardo G. Martins

“…Results While both spatial and temporal autocorrelation were evaluated, only temporal autocorrelation required adjustment, which was addressed using a rolling cross-validation approach. Optimal cross-validation parameters differed between systems, with 30-day validation windows and 90-day steps for the large river, and 3-day validation windows and 5-day steps for the mountainous stream. …”
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Lumbar Temperature Map of Elderly Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain—An Infrared Thermographic Analysis by Nelson Albuquerque, Liliana Gonçalves, Wally Strasse, Joaquim Gabriel, Laetitia Teixeira, Pedro Cantista

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: These findings suggest that IRT may require methodological refinements, including optimized technical specifications and image acquisition protocols, to enhance its applicability in assessing CLBP. …”
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A-Kinase Anchor Protein 4 (proAKAP4): Protein Molecule–Based Fertility Marker of Indonesian Dairy Bull and Its Correlation With Frozen-Thawed Sperm Quality by Berlin Pandapotan Pardede, Erif Maha Nugraha Setyawan, Syahruddin Said, Asmarani Kusumawati, Bambang Purwantara, Mulyoto Pangestu, Erdogan Memili

“…This study aimed to identify proAKAP4 in the sperm of Indonesian dairy bulls and to investigate its correlation with various sperm quality characteristics. The findings are expected to be applied and developed to optimize the use of superior dairy bulls. …”
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A Pilot Study on Thermal Comfort in Young Adults: Context-Aware Classification Using Machine Learning and Multimodal Sensors by Bibars Amangeldy, Timur Imankulov, Nurdaulet Tasmurzayev, Serik Aibagarov, Nurtugan Azatbekuly, Gulmira Dikhanbayeva, Aksultan Mukhanbet

“…Our analysis confirmed that for this homogeneous cohort, environmental parameters—specifically temperature, humidity, and CO₂—were the dominant predictors of thermal comfort. …”
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Experimental Investigations on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of L-Shaped Structure Fabricated by WAAM Process of NiTi SMA by Vatsal Vaghasia, Rakesh Chaudhari, Sakshum Khanna, Jash Modi, Jay Vora

“…The 40 layers of L-shaped structure were successfully fabricated at optimized parameters of wire feed speed at 6 m/min, travel speed at 12 mm/s, and voltage at 20 V. …”
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Effect of TiO2 Abutment Coatings on Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Behavior: A Systematic Review of In Vivo Studies by Nagat Areid, Faleh Abushahba, Sini Riivari, Timo Närhi

“…Within the limitations of this systematic review, the present findings suggest that TiO2 coatings seem to influence soft tissue healing. …”
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Dissecting the urban footprint of unplanned settlements shaping macroinvertebrate communities in Wuye River, Abuja, Nigeria by Francis O. Arimoro, Jacob James, Eunice O. Ikayaja, Fulbert A. G. J. Assie, Augustine O. Edegbene, Unique N. Keke

“…The results revealed significant deviations from optimal water quality parameters with reference to WHO guidelines. …”
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Study on dynamic recrystallization kinetics and microstructural refinement of high-strength 36CrNi3MoV steel during hot deformation by Anzu Guo, Feng Mao, Ruxing Shi, Yichou Lin, Litao Yin, Baoning Yu, Liujie Xu, Chong Chen, Hua Yu, Ke Gao, Shizhong Wei

“…These findings provide theoretical guidance for optimizing hot working processes of high-strength steels.…”
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Multicenter retrospective comparison of safety and efficacy among three antithrombotic regimens following TAVI by Yu Ren, Jing Chen, Suchun Wang, Zhengli Jiang, Hua Luo

“…Transitioning from dual antiplatelet therapy to aspirin monotherapy significant prolonged APTT without increasing clinical bleeding events. These findings highlight the importance of tailored antithrombotic strategies to optimize post-TAVI outcomes.…”
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Generalization of artificial neural network for predicting methane production in laboratory-scale anaerobic bioreactor landfills by M.J. Zoqi

“…The model was trained and optimized using the experimental data. The effectiveness and generalizability of the optimal neural network were evaluated by using it for the unseen data from other studies, ensuring its ability to make accurate predictions beyond the training dataset.FINDINGS: The results demonstrated that in System 1, ammonium and chemical oxygen demand concentrations in the leachate progressively increased to high levels. …”
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A model of indoor thermal condition based on traditional acehnese houses using artificial neural network by Muslimsyah, Abdul Munir, Yuwaldi Away, Abdullah, Teuku Yuliar Arif, Andri Novandri

“…Other findings indicate that the Aceh Besar, North Aceh, and Sabang regions have optimal thermal conditions based on temperature, humidity, and wind speed.…”
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A calibration framework toward model generalization for bacteria concentration estimation in water resource recovery facilities by Fahad Aljehani, Ibrahima N’Doye, Pei-Ying Hong, Mohammad Khalil Monjed, Taous-Meriem Laleg-Kirati

“…Before calibration model was based on a traditional and optimal neural network approach, typically considered the conventional method for building neural networks. …”
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Numerical analysis of Nano-encapsulated PCM magnetohydrodynamics double-diffusive convection and entropy generation in vertical enclosures with porous layer by Ahmed M. Hassan, Mohammed Azeez Alomari, Abdalrahman Alajmi, Abdellatif M. Sadeq, Faris Alqurashi, Mujtaba A. Flayyih

“…The study concludes that NEPCMs can effectively enhance heat transfer in partially porous cavities, with their performance strongly influenced by Ra, Da, and Ha. The findings provide valuable insights for optimizing thermal management systems incorporating NEPCMs, particularly in applications involving porous media and magnetic fields.…”
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The effect of implementing parenteral nutrition guideline on growth and clinical outcomes in preterm infants: a comparative study by Majid Mahallei, Lida Gorbani, Mohammad Bagher Hoseini, Elnaz Shaseb, Bahareh Mehramuz, Khatereh Rezazadeh

“…Abstract Background To improve the nutritional management of premature infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), we developed and implemented a standardized parenteral nutrition (PN) protocol aimed at optimizing early macronutrient delivery. This study evaluated the impact of the new protocol on growth parameters and clinical outcomes in preterm neonates. …”
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Assessing oral glucose and intravenous insulin loading protocol in 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography cardiac viability studies by Ismet Sarikaya, Prem N. Sharma, Ali Sarikaya, Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar

“…The problems with G/I loading protocol included deciding on the amounts of glucose and insulin given, maximum amount of insulin to be given, handling diabetics, optimal time to measure blood glucose after insulin administration, and interpretation of findings in cases with diffusely reduced 18F-FDG uptake. …”
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Impact of Airstacking and Digital Pressure Feedback on Pulmonary Function in Restrictive Lung Disease: A Stratified Randomized Controlled Trial by Han Eol Cho, Won Ah Choi, Seul Lee, Seong-Woong Kang

“…A pilot study established optimal pressure ranges using a digital manometer, suggesting its potential to standardize airstacking. …”
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Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System-Genetic Algorithm approach for global maximum power point tracking in PV systems under different shading conditions by Nivine Guler, Zied Ben Hazem, Ali Gunes, Firas Saidi

“…The ANFIS is ideal in modeling the nonlinearity and uncertain nature of PV systems; the Genetic Algorithm (GA) then dynamically determines the optimal Proportional–Integral–Derivative (PID) controller parameters by minimizing the error between the actual power output and the maximum power output calculated in ANFIS. …”
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