Low-temperature active site formation for oxygen reduction reaction in (Fe, N)-doped carbon black via rapid thermal annealing by Guanyu Wang, Lijie Zhang, Atsunori Ikezawa, Hajime Arai, Keiko Waki

“…Nitrogen- and iron- doped carbon-based materials are promising oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts that can replace precious platinum-based catalysts. …”
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Comparison of High, Intermediate, and Low Frequency Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Urinary Tract Stone Disease: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. by Dong Hyuk Kang, Kang Su Cho, Won Sik Ham, Hyungmin Lee, Jong Kyou Kwon, Young Deuk Choi, Joo Yong Lee

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To perform a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to determine the optimal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) frequency range for treating urinary stones, i.e., high-frequency (100-120 waves/minute), intermediate-frequency (80-90 waves/minute), and low-frequency (60-70 waves/minute) lithotripsy.…”
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Low Magnitude of Compression Enhances Biosynthesis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells towards Nucleus Pulposus Cells via the TRPV4-Dependent Pathway by Yibo Gan, Bing Tu, Pei Li, Jixing Ye, Chen Zhao, Lei Luo, Chengmin Zhang, Zetong Zhang, Linyong Zhu, Qiang Zhou

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Assessing Effectiveness of Passive Exoskeletons and Tool Selection on Ergonomic Safety in Manhole Cover Removal by Xun Wang, Ali Golabchi, Maryam Shakourisalim, Karla Beltran Martinez, Zeinab Estaji, Sarah Krell, Mahdi Tavakoli, Hossein Rouhani

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Enhanced Prediction and Evaluation of Hydraulic Concrete Compressive Strength Using Multiple Soft Computing and Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms by Tianyu Li, Xiamin Hu, Tao Li, Jie Liao, Lidan Mei, Huiwen Tian, Jinlong Gu

“…Concrete is the material of choice for constructing hydraulic structures in water-related buildings, and its mechanical properties are crucial for evaluating the structural damage state. …”
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A hybrid prediction and multi-objective optimization framework for limestone calcined clay cement concrete mixture design by Xi Chen, Weiyi Chen, Zongao Li, Pu Zhang

“…Abstract Limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) is a promising low-carbon construction material in terms of its comparable mechanical performance to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) but a much less embodied carbon footprint. …”
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A Hybrid Nondominant-Based Genetic Algorithm (NSGA-II) for Multiobjective Optimization to Minimize Vibration Amplitude in the End Milling Process by Mahesh Gopal, Endalkachew Mosisa Gutema, Hirpa G. Lemu, Jaleta Sori

“…Due to the low-temperature resistance, more heat is generated. …”
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Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of low-temperature ethanol-assisted friction stirring processing on AZ31 alloy: microstructure evolution and enhanced wear/corro... by Tao Sun, Jinpeng Hu, Yu Liu, Wenbin Gao, Zhihui Yang, Guoqiang Huang, Xiaomei Feng, Yifu Shen

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Optimal Carbon Pricing and Carbon Footprint in a Two-Stage Production System Under Cap-and-Trade Regulation by Huo-Yen Tseng, Yung-Fu Huang, Chung-Jen Fu, Ming-Wei Weng

“…Integrating low-carbon design into products is crucial for reducing carbon emissions throughout their life cycle and promoting sustainable development. …”
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Effects of Cu and Mg alloying and low-temperature aging on microstructure characteristics and mechanical properties of heat treatment-free cast Al–Si–Cu–Mg alloys by Xinxin Ma, Yanpeng Pan, Liwen Chen, Hua Hou, Jibo Hou, Yuhong Zhao

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Numerical Design and Optimization of High Performance Langasite and Hetero-Acoustic Layer-Based Surface Acoustic Wave Device by Minglong Deng, Jinkai Chen, Jikai Zhang, Weilun Xie, Hao Jin, Weipeng Xuan, Shurong Dong, Jikui Luo

“…After optimizing the layer number, an intermediate-layer material choice and structural parameters, Pt/(0°, 138.5°, 27°) LGS/YX-LGS/SiC HAL structure were chosen. …”
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Optimizing PBMC Cryopreservation and Utilization for ImmunoSpot^® Analysis of Antigen-Specific Memory B Cells by Noémi Becza, Lingling Yao, Paul V. Lehmann, Greg A. Kirchenbaum

“…Additionally, B cell ImmunoSpot^® assays can be multiplexed for detecting four Ig classes, or IgG subclasses, simultaneously and without loss of sensitivity. The requirement for low cell numbers and the retention of B cell functionality by cryopreserved PBMCs equivalent to freshly isolated material implies that fewer than the standard 10 million PBMCs per vial can be frozen. …”
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Optimization of the debittering process of cornsilk powder using custom experimental design and its application in yeast bread preparation by Nurraihana Hamzah, Wan Rosli Wan Ishak

“…Cornsilk has been used as a food material because it has high nutritional value. However, developing beverage and bakery products derived from cornsilk has received low acceptance among consumers due to its bitter taste. …”
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Implementation of Taguchi and Genetic Algorithm Techniques for Prediction of Optimal Part Dimensions for Polymeric Biocomposites in Fused Deposition Modeling by Raman Kumar, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, Sandeep Singh, Shubham Sharma, Yadvinder Singh, S. Rajkumar

“…Additive manufacturing has gained popularity among material scientists, researchers, industries, and end users due to the flexible, low cost, and simple manufacturing process. …”
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Optimizing intrauterine insemination: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of the effectiveness and safety of clinical treatment add‐ons by Elpiniki Chronopoulou, Andrea Gaetano‐Gil, Sadaf Shaikh, Claudia Raperport, Bassel H. Al Wattar, Gabriel Ruiz‐Calvo, Javier Zamora, Priya Bhide

“…The aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis is to assess the effectiveness and safety of add‐on interventions to the standard IUI protocol and to provide evidence‐based recommendations on techniques used to optimize the clinical outcomes of IUI treatment. Material and Methods Systematic review and meta‐analyses were performed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Frequency domain characterisation of the sound insulation performance of wooden doors and optimal design of high performance wooden doors by Caifeng Long, Xiaochuan Song, Dapeng Xu, Xu Zhu

“…Therefore, after optimizing the wooden door design, the sound SIP can be increased by 5 dB to 8 dB. …”
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Optimizing Student Learning Outcomes Through the Jigsaw Type Cooperative Learning Model Assisted by Mind Mapping Media by I Kadek Nika Antara, I Made Citra Wibawa, Adrianus I Wayan Ilia Yuda Sukmana

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Optimization of Mathematics Learning Interest and Achievement through Group Investigation Type Cooperative Learning Model in Online Learning by Anggie Yudistira Aditya, Hammam Al Faruq, Dwi Susanto

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Multi-Condition Magnetic Core Loss Prediction and Magnetic Component Performance Optimization Based on Improved Deep Forest by Haotian Shi, Zipeng Jin

“…Finally, an information entropy and game theory-based genetic algorithm is utilized to optimize the operating conditions of magnetic components, yielding an optimal combination of low losses and high magnetic energy transfer efficiency.…”
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Design and Validation of a New Tilting Rotor VTOL Drone: Structural Optimization, Flight Dynamics, and PID Control by Haixia Gong, Wei He, Shuping Hou, Ming Chen, Ziang Yang, Qin Si, Deming Zhao

“…A dynamic model based on the “X” quadrotor configuration was established, and Euler parameters were employed to derive the attitude transformation matrix. Structural optimization using hybrid meshing and inertia release methods revealed a maximum deformation of 57.1 mm (2.82% of half-wingspan) and stress concentrations below material limits (379.21 MPa on fasteners). …”
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