Seismic Behavior of a Timber Structure Based on a Soft-Kill BESO Optimization Algorithm by Felipe Solis, Pablo F. Parra, Patricio Cendoya, Luis F. Gonzalez-Böhme, Francisco Quitral-Zapata, Ricardo Gallardo

“…The structural configuration was obtained through a topology optimization process using a variation of a soft-kill BESO algorithm implemented in MATLAB R2015a, obtaining topologies with low structural redundancy. …”
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Low-Temperature Hydrotreatment of C4/C5 Fractions Using a Dual-Metal-Loaded Composite Oxide Catalyst by Zhou Du, Renyi Li, Zhenghui Shen, Xiao Hai, Ruqiang Zou

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Improving mechanical properties of maraging steel by optimizing laser power in hybrid laser-arc directed energy deposition by Jikang Fan, Pengfei Gao, Baihao Cai, Gaige Chang, Mengwei Duan, Wei Zhang, Xiaoyong Zhang, Yong Peng, Kehong Wang

“…Introducing a laser as a preheating source in the Arc-based Directed Energy Deposition (DED-Arc) for the self-developed, low-cost, Co-free maraging steel welding wire, utilizing the synergistic effect between the laser and the arc, to explore its potential in optimizing material properties. …”
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Magnetic beta cyclodextrin molecularly imprinted polymer for selective extraction of perfluorooctanoic acid from water by Nompumelelo Malatji, Anele Mpupa, Boris Mizaikoff, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo

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A multi-view CNN model to predict resolving of new lung nodules on follow-up low-dose chest CT by Jingxuan Wang, Xiaowen Zhang, Wei Tang, Marcel van Tuinen, Rozemarijn Vliegenthart, Peter van Ooijen

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Utilizing molecular simulation, ideal adsorbed solution theory and ensemble learning algorithms to investigate adsorption and separation of sulfides on amorphous nanoporous materia... by Xuan Peng, Xingbang Zhang

“…At 303 K, the optimal adsorbent for both gases was found to be HCP-Colina-id016, with 16 mmol/g. …”
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An energetic approach to the statistical analysis and optimization of friction welding processes applied to an aluminum-steel-joint by M. Winkler, C. Rößler, N. Harriehausen, S. Jüttner, D. Schmicker, F. Trommer

“…To illustrate the methodological approach, it is applied to investigate the effects of energy flow on material flow behavior and joint quality during friction welding of an AA6060 alloy with a low-alloy 16MnCr5 filler steel. …”
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Optimized Pt Loaded Cerium Tungstate Electrochemical Sensor for Rapid Response and Recovery NO2 Detection by Jiaxin Li, Xichao Mo, Chonghui Zhu, Minghui Yang

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Optimal Design of an Ultrasmall SOI-Based 1 × 8 Flat-Top AWG by Using an MMI by Hongqiang Li, Yaoting Bai, Xiaye Dong, Enbang Li, Yang Li, Yu Liu, Wenqian Zhou

“…Four methods based on a multimode interference (MMI) structure are optimally designed to flatten the spectral response of silicon-on-insulator- (SOI-) based arrayed-waveguide grating (AWG) applied in a demodulation integration microsystem. …”
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Optimized Carbonization and Kinetic Analysis of Palm Kernel Shell Porous Carbon for Heavy Metal Adsorption by Mas Ayu Elita Hafizah, Azwar Manaf, Tiara Valency, Andreas Andreas, Maykel Manawan

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Sonochemical synthesis of CQDs from coffee husk: Insights in aggregation mechanism, optimization and sustainability analysis by Alfonso Enrique Ramírez Sanabria, Santiago Urbano Narváez, Johnny Vilard Gutiérrez Portilla, Gerardo Andres Torres Rodríguez

“…The aim of this study is to optimize the synthesis parameters and compare them with common preparation strategies. …”
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Carbon Emission Prediction of Freeway Construction Phase Based on Back Propagation Neural Network Optimization by Lin Wang, Jiyuan Zhu, Haoran Zhu, Wencong Xu, Zihao Zhao, Xingli Jia

“…Furthermore, we integrated multiple strategies to improve the northern goshawk optimization algorithm and optimize the BP neural network, thereby establishing a carbon emission prediction model for the highway construction phase. …”
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A Novel Data-Driven Model for Dynamic Prediction and Optimization of Profile Control in Multilayer Reservoirs by Wei Liu, Hui Zhao, Xun Zhong, Guanglong Sheng, Meilong Fu, Kuiqian Ma

“…In addition, taking the production rates, injection rates, and the amount of plugging agent as optimization variables, we established an optimal control mathematical model and realized the parameter optimization method of the profile control. …”
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Optimized and Routed Wiring Harness Based on Zonal Clustering Concept Using AI in the Automotive Industry by Md Sanowar Hossain, Hafiz Abdul Quddus, Ziya Cevahir, Alexander Jesser

“…This paper presents an AI-driven approach for multi-zonal clustering and harness routing optimization in automotive electrical/electronic (E/E) systems. …”
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An approach to the conservation of the endangered yew (Taxus baccata L.) by optimizing callus culture for taxol production by Marziyeh Sarmadi, Naser Karimi, Mohammad Hossein Mirjalili

“…This plant is an endangered species due to its low growth and regeneration and also over-harvesting. …”
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Research on Acoustic Field Correction Vector-Coherent Total Focusing Imaging Method Based on Coarse-Grained Elastic Anisotropic Material Properties by Tianwei Zhao, Ziyu Liu, Donghui Zhang, Junlong Wang, Guowen Peng

“…This study aims to address the challenges posed by uneven energy amplitude and a low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in the total focus imaging of coarse-crystalline elastic anisotropic materials. …”
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Enhancing the Thermal Insulation Properties of Clay Materials Using Coffee Grounds and Expanded Perlite Waste: A Sustainable Approach to Masonry Applications by Ioannis Makrygiannis, Konstantinos Karalis, Ploutarchos Tzampoglou

“…The development of energy-efficient and sustainable construction materials is essential for reducing environmental impact and enhancing building performance. …”
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Prediction and optimization of gas turbine secondary air system cooling efficiency based on deep learning by Yulong Yao, Bo Hu, Chuan Wang, Jiawei Fan

“…Secondary-air systems (SASs) are critical for maintaining material integrity and optimizing thermal performance in gas turbines (GTs) and related energy equipment. …”
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Numerical simulation of optimal jet angle of water jet assisted disc cutter rock breaking by Anxin WANG, Yiqiang LU, Sheng ZHANG, Jianhong MA, Zhanbiao YANG, Hongyun FAN

“…Aiming at the reasonable determination of the optimal rock breaking impact angle of water jet assisted hob, a discrete element model of equivalent crystalline rock material based on Thiessen polygon algorithm was built. …”
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Charitable initiative and formation of educational environment in Russia in the second half of the 19th – early 20th centuries (by the materials of Penza province) by N.A. Koblova

“…One of the areas of civic engage-ment was education, as low literacy remained one of the main factors holding back socio-economic development. …”