Predicting layer thicknesses by numerical simulation for meniscus-guided coating of organic photovoltaics by Fabian Gumpert, Annika Janßen, Christoph J. Brabec, Hans-Joachim Egelhaaf, Jan Lohbreier, Andreas Distler

“…To achieve maximum efficiency in organic photovoltaics (OPV), functional layers with uniform and exactly predefined thickness are required. …”
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Integration of machine learning and genome‐wide association study to explore the genomic prediction accuracy of agronomic trait in oats (Avena sativa L.) by Jinghan Peng, Xiong Lei, Tianqi Liu, Yi Xiong, Jiqiang Wu, Yanli Xiong, Minghong You, Junming Zhao, Jian Zhang, Xiao Ma

“…In this study, we integrated ML and GWAS to assess the efficiency of GP for seven key agronomic traits in 195 oat (Avena sativa) cultivars from major oat‐growing regions around the world. …”
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Different Statistical Modeling to Predict Compressive Strength of High-Strength Concrete Modified with Palm Oil Fuel Ash by Soran Abdrahman Ahmad, Bilal Kamal Mohammed, Serwan Khwrshid Rafiq, Brwa Hama Saeed Hamah Ali, Kawa Omer Fqi

“…Among the models considered, the ANN demonstrates superior efficiency and accuracy in predicting the compressive strength of conventional concrete modified with POFA compared to LR and NLR models. …”
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A heuristic decomposition algorithm to optimally configure superconducting fault current limiters in Large-Scale power systems by Chuqin Wu, Mingbo Liu, Zihan Zhang, Min Xie

“…In the first stage, the feasible solution is constructed based on the framework of ATC and combines the idea of LNS in ATC to improve the efficiency of constructing feasible solutions. In the second stage, LNS is used to improve the feasible solution based on the decomposed sub-problem. …”
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Research on a flow-mode magneto-rheological impact damper with stroke-activated capability by Huu-Quan Nguyen, Quoc-Duy Bui, Duc-Nam Nguyen, Quoc Hung Nguyen, Long-Vuong Hoang

“…To improve the operational efficiency, performance criteria of the damper, including damping force in off and activated states, dynamic range and installation volume, are considered in a design optimization procedure. …”
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A Bayesian Approach to Step-Stress Partially Accelerated Life Testing for a Novel Lifetime Distribution by Mervat K. Abd Elaal, Hebatalla H. Mohammad, Zakiah I. Kalantan, Abeer A. EL-Helbawy, Gannat R. AL-Dayian, Sara M. Behairy, Reda M. Refaey

“…Overall, the results highlight the flexibility, efficiency, and applicability of the proposed Bayesian approach in reliability analysis.…”
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Air Pollution Mediates the Association between Human Mobility and COVID-19 Infection by Kang Lo, Nguyen Thanh Tung, Chih-Da Wu, Huynh Nguyen Xuan Thao, Hoang Ba Dung, Tran Phan Chung Thuy, Hsiao-Chi Chuang

“…Abstract The effects of the restriction policies on human mobility and on the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission were reported. The efficiency of human mobility restriction due to the social distancing measures of cities on preventing SARS-CoV-2 spread remains unclear. …”
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Prediction of Body Mass of Dairy Cattle Using Machine Learning Algorithms Applied to Morphological Characteristics by Franck Morais de Oliveira, Patrícia Ferreira Ponciano Ferraz, Gabriel Araújo e Silva Ferraz, Marcos Neves Pereira, Matteo Barbari, Giuseppe Rossi

“…The accurate prediction of body mass (BM) in cattle is crucial for herd monitoring, assessing biological efficiency, and optimizing nutritional management. This study evaluated BM prediction models using morphological data from 465 lactating Holstein cows, including the dorsal length (DL), thoracic width (TW), abdominal width (AW), rump width (RW), hip height (HH), body depth (BD), thoracic perimeter (TP), and abdominal perimeter (AP). …”
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Effect of ON and OFF Axis Open Hole Tensile Testing of GFRP/Epoxy Composites by Sunith Babu Loganathan, Ashok Kumar Krishnappa, Jaya Christiyan Kumaravelu Grace Jesu Bai, Ritin Pavirala, Rajesh Mathivanan

“…GFRP is a synthetic material that has revolutionized the aerospace industry, offering a high strength-to-weight ratio, fuel efficiency, and enhanced performance for advanced applications. …”
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Toward Improved Simulations of Disruptive Reservoirs in Global Hydrological Modeling by P. K. Shrestha, L. Samaniego, O. Rakovec, R. Kumar, C. Mi, K. Rinke, S. Thober

“…Streamflow simulations with reservoirs and model calibration show a median Kling‐Gupta Efficiency improvement of +0.94 (calibration) and +0.77 (validation) when compared against model simulations without reservoirs and default parameter set. …”
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A hybrid framework: singular value decomposition and kernel ridge regression optimized using mathematical-based fine-tuning for enhancing river water level forecasting by Iman Ahmadianfar, Aitazaz Ahsan Farooque, Mumtaz Ali, Mehdi Jamei, Mozhdeh Jamei, Zaher Mundher Yaseen

“…Statistical criteria and data visualization tools indicates that the L-SKRidge model has superior efficiency in both the Brook (achieving R = 0.970 and RMSE = 0.051) and Dunk (with R = 0.958 and RMSE = 0.039) Rivers, surpassing the performance of other hybrid and standalone frameworks. …”
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Optimization of multioutlet hydrant location and pressurized irrigation network layout using the GRASP metaheuristic by César González-Pavón, Carmen Virginia Palau, Juan Manzano-Juárez, Santiago Guillem-Picó, Ibán Balbastre-Peralta

“…By determining the optimal location and number of multioutlet hydrants required, the methodology aims to enhance network efficiency, on the one hand, in hydraulic terms when considering the sizing of the multioutlet hydrant and in economic terms in reference to the cost of installation and subsequent maintenance. …”
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Distributed MIMO Networks With Rotary ULAs for Indoor Scenarios Under Rician Fading by Eduardo N. Tominaga, Onel L. A. Lopez, Tommy Svensson, Richard D. Souza, Hirley Alves

“…Considering the impact of imperfect location estimates, our numerical results show that the RULAs’s optimal rotation brings substantial performance gains in terms of mean per-user spectral efficiency. The improvement grows with the strength of the line-of-sight components of the channel vectors. …”
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Structural Analysis of a Modular High-Concentration PV System Operating at ~1200 Suns by Taher Maatallah, Mussad Alzahrani, William Cameron, Katie Shanks, Souheil El Alimi, Tapas K. Mallick, Sajid Ali

“…The progression of research in concentration photovoltaic systems parallels the advancement of high-efficiency multi-junction solar cells. To translate the theoretical optical framework into practical experimentation, a modular and structurally validated mechanical configuration for a high-concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) system was developed, incorporating boundary conditions and ensuring full system integration. …”
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Development and Verification of the Diagnostic Model of the Sieving Screen by Pavlo Krot, Radoslaw Zimroz, Anna Michalak, Jacek Wodecki, Szymon Ogonowski, Michal Drozda, Marek Jach

“…The minerals processing enterprises are widely using vibrating machines to separate different fractions of materials. Sieving efficiency is greatly dependent on particle trajectories, or orbit, of periodical motion over the sieving decks. …”
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Development of A Real-Time PCR Assay for Plasmodiophora brassicae and Its Detection in Soil Samples by Jin-ping LI, Yan LI, Yan-xia SHI, Xue-wen XIE, Chai A-li, Bao-ju LI

“…The melting curve was specific with the correlation coefficient of 0.995 and that the amplification efficiency was 93.8%. The detection limit of P. brassicae genomic DNA was approximately 40 copies per 25 μL. …”
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Temporal Analysis of Nationwide Emergency Department Utilization and Appendectomy Trends by Ali A. Aalam, Nofel Iftikhar, Hoor ul Ain, Fahama Batool, William Mulkerin, Tyler J. Loftus, Catherine W. Striley

“…The results advocate for fast-track appendectomy pathways and better resource allocation to enhance efficiency, reduce complications, and improve patient care. …”
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Research on Missing Data Estimation Method for UPFC Submodules Based on Bayesian Multiple Imputation and Support Vector Machines by Xiaoming Yu, Jun Wang, Ke Zhang, Zhijun Chen, Ming Tong, Sibo Sun, Jiapeng Shen, Li Zhang, Chuyang Wang

“…Experimental validation focusing on capacitor voltage, current, and temperature parameters of UPFC submodules under a 50% missing data scenario demonstrates that the proposed method achieves an 18.7% average error reduction and approximately 30% computational efficiency improvement compared to single imputation and traditional multiple imputation approaches, significantly outperforming neural network models. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Flower Color and Mechanical Barriers on Pollinator Selection Within the Papilionoideae of Fabaceae by Xiang Zhao, Ruochun Gao, Jie Bai, Jing Rong, Xuexia Wei, Hairong Wang, Xiaojuan Zhu, Kun Sun, Qinzheng Hou

“…These findings demonstrate that flower color and mechanical traits function as complementary filters, optimizing pollinator efficiency and excluding ineffective visitors. The study highlights the necessity to explore multi-trait interactions in plant–pollinator co-evolution, with implications for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem service management.…”
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Frequent Irrigation Under Increasing Doses of Stabilized Sewage Sludge in The Soil Increases the Yield and Quality of Silage Maize by Mehmet Altun, Üstün Şahin

“…Achieving higher efficiency and better quality production with appropriate irrigation regimes in silage maize cultivation in soils mixed with urban sludge is a requirement of sustainable agriculture. …”
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