Seismic Risk Mitigation for a Portfolio of Reinforced Concrete Frame Buildings through Optimal Allocation of a Limited Budget by Nicola Caterino, Behnam M. Azmoodeh, Gaetano Manfredi

“…Therefore, a critical decision has to be made on the following key question: what is the most advantageous way of spending the available budget while treating each building in a portfolio differently, by giving it a different level of structural improvement to reduce the overall risk of the portfolio of buildings as much as possible? …”
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Identifying optimal COVID-19 testing strategies for schools and businesses: Balancing testing frequency, individual test technology, and cost. by Gregory D Lyng, Natalie E Sheils, Caleb J Kennedy, Daniel O Griffin, Ethan M Berke

“…Pooling provided cost savings and made a high-frequency approach practical; one high-performing strategy, testing every 3 days, yielded per person per day costs as low as $1.32.…”
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Numerical investigation on structure optimization and heat transfer of a phase change accumulator based on changing eccentricity and fin parameters by Shi Yiting, Zhang Liting, Yang Yongwen, Zhang Tao, Li Qifen

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A TOTP-Based Enhanced Route Optimization Procedure for Mobile IPv6 to Reduce Handover Delay and Signalling Overhead by Peer Azmat Shah, Halabi B. Hasbullah, Ibrahim A. Lawal, Abubakar Aminu Mu’azu, Low Tang Jung

“…The TOTP-RO was implemented in network simulator (NS-2) and an analytical analysis was also made. Analysis showed that TOTP-RO has lower handover delays, packet loss, and signalling overhead with an increased level of security as compared to the standard Mobile IPv6’s Return-Routability-based Route Optimization (RR-RO).…”
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Synergistic modification of bamboo aggregates by sodium alginate-CaCl2: optimization and performance evaluation of sustainable lightweight concrete by Xiang Chen, Hongzhou Zhu, Xinqiang Zhang, Dan Yang, Zhenzhen Wang, Jian Zhang, Jian Zhang

“…Using response surface methodology optimization, the 28-day compressive strength was increased to 8.10 MPa. …”
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GIS, remote sensing, and machine learning for identifying optimal locations for seawater intake and brine disposal in coastal desalination systems by Radwa Marzouk, Tareq M. Alkhaldi, Sakthivelu U, Saranya A, Arutperumjothi G, Srinivasan S

“…The rising global demand for freshwater has made seawater desalination vital, especially in coastal areas like Bhimunipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. …”
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TSAS—YOLOv8: An Optimization Detection Model for Capturing Small Target Features and Processing Key Information by Yongbo Yuan, Linlin Cao

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Optimization of rice husk ash-based alkali activated composites (AAC) blended with bauxite and GGBS for sustainable building materials by Kalyan Kumar Moulick, Amit Shiuly, Soumya Bhattacharjya, Debasis Sau

“…In addition to that, using the regression analyses, optimization of test results was conducted. Furthermore, experimental validation was conducted for optimized mix. …”
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The Optimization of a Ternary Blend Using Grey Relation Analysis with the Taguchi Method for the Improved Performance and Reduction of Exhaust Emissions by Ganesh G. Naik, Hanumant M. Dharmadhikari, Sunil A. More, Ioannis E. Sarris

“…This work investigates the optimization of a ternary blend comprising cottonseed oil (CSO), neem oil (NO), and orange peel Oil (OPO) for improved combustion characteristics, enhanced performance, and reduced exhaust emissions. …”
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Fat Reduction in Peruvian Carrot (<i>Arracacia xanthorrhiza</i>) Snacks: Effectiveness of Edible Coatings and Optimization of Frying Conditions by Viviane de Souza Silva, Luna Valentina Angulo Arias, José Ignacio Velasco, Farayde Matta Fakhouri, Rafael Augustus de Oliveira

“…Three different treatments were tested: two with edible coatings made from Peruvian carrot starch at concentrations of 3:20 and 5:10 (starch %/glycerol %) and one control sample without a coating. …”
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Downshifting Layer of Europium‐Doped NaGdF4: From the Optimization of the Sol–Gel Process to the Luminescent Properties by Anna Lucia Pellegrino, Francesca Lo Presti, Francesca Loschi, Adolfo Speghini, Graziella Malandrino

“…In this context, the present work is devoted to the optimization of a downshifting (DS) system made of the NaGdF4 matrix in the form of thin film as a host material for the europium‐luminescent ions. …”
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Optimizing Edible Sorghum Bowls: Effects of Roasting and Edible Flower Powder Enhancement on Technological, Nutritional, Antioxidant, and Functional Properties by Devatha Manivel, Raajeswari Paramasivam, Swarup Roy

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In search of the optimal surgical treatment for velopharyngeal dysfunction in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: a systematic review. by Nicole E Spruijt, Judith Reijmanhinze, Greet Hens, Vincent Vander Poorten, Aebele B Mink van der Molen

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Smart Grid Intrusion Detection for IEC 60870-5-104 With Feature Optimization, Privacy Protection, and Honeypot-Firewall Integration by Pedamallu Sai Mrudula, Rayappa David Amar Raj, Archana Pallakonda, Yanamala Rama Muni Reddy, K. Krishna Prakasha, V. Anandkumar

“…The increase in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) solutions in industrial systems has made these systems more vulnerable to cyberattacks due to insecure communication protocols. …”
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Optimization of Mechanical Performance of Full-Scale Precast Concrete Pipes with Varying Concrete Strengths and Reinforcement Using Factorial Design by Safeer Abbas

“…However, interaction factors, along with main factors, have significant effects on the ultimate load capacity of the concrete pipes, as indicated by the <i>F</i>-value, <i>p</i>-value, and Pareto charts. This study made an effort to illustrate and optimize the mechanical performance of pipes cast with various concrete strengths and reinforcement levels to facilitate the efficient use of materials for more resilient pipe infrastructure. …”
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Adaptive polarimetric optimization for ground deformation monitoring using multi-temporal InSAR with dual-polarization sentinel-1 by Leixin Zhang, Feng Zhao, Yunjia Wang, Jordi J. Mallorqui, Teng Wang, Yuxuan Zhang, Zhongbo Hu, Sen Du, José Fernández

“…The development of polarimetric MTI (PolMTI) methods has made it possible to combine both VV and VH channels for better ground deformation monitoring with Sentinel-1 data. …”
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Optimization of Effervescent Tablets in Sensory Acceptance from the Active Ingredients of Fish Protein Hydrolysate and Microalgae Chlorellae sp. powder by Tatty Yuniarti, Nanda Anggiani Putri, Niken Dharmayanti M.Si, Mugi Mulyono, Sri Sugiwati, Pujoyuwono Martosuyono, Ita Junita Puspa Dewi, Aghitia Maulani, Taufik Hidayat

“…The mixture design method can determine the formula of effervescent tablets made from a combination of FPH and microalgae 3. …”
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Improving remote sensing dehazing quality through local hybrid correction and optimization of atmospheric attenuation model based on wavelength by Daihong Zhao, Kun Shi, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Meixiang Chen

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An enhanced fusion of transfer learning models with optimization based clinical diagnosis of lung and colon cancer using biomedical imaging by N. A. S. Vinoth, J. Kalaivani, R. Madonna Arieth, S. Sivasakthiselvan, Gi-Cheon Park, Gyanendra Prasad Joshi, Woong Cho

“…Finally, the beluga whale optimization (BWO) technique alters the hyperparameter range of the TPA‐BiGRU model optimally and results in greater classification performance. …”
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Optimization of the Thickness, Water Vapour Transmission Rate and Morphology of Protein-Based Films Incorporating Glycerol and Polyethylene Glycol Plasticizers by Fahrullah Fahrullah, Djoko Kisworo, Bulkaini Bulkaini, Wahid Yulianto, Baiq Rani Dewi Wulandani, Haryanto Haryanto, Azhary Noersidiq, Vebera Maslami, Kalisom Ulkiyah, Kartika Kartika, Lilik Rahmawati

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