Achieving High Damping Capacity in Oxygen‐Enhanced BCC Zr‐Hf‐Ti‐Nb Multi‐Principal‐Element Alloys with Low Young's Modulus by Qing Wang, Zhenhua Wang, Qixiang Zhang, Rui Wang, Tongmin Wang, Chaoli Ma, Ang Li, Xiaodong Han, Junhua Luan, Zengbao Jiao, Peter K. Liaw

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Optimization of the management of pregnant women with new COVID-19 coronavirus infection: An open prospective cross-sectional study by Irina V. Medyannikova, Yuliya Ch. Kuklis, Irina V. Saveljeva, Galina B. Beznoshchenko, Elena G. Galyanskaya, Olga Yu. Tsygankova, Galina V. Krivchik, Elena A. Bukharova, Natalya V. Nosova, Pavel V. Davidov

“…Such patients have higher rates of abortion at various times, preterm delivery, preeclampsia, caesarean section, and delivery of low birth weight (LBW) newborns. Aim. To improve pregnancy and childbirth outcomes in women with COVID-19 by optimizing diagnostic and treatment interventions. …”
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Improving the stiffness of mechanical layer jamming cable-driven soft actuators through design optimization and frame reinforcement by Chinvudh UAHCHINKUL, Satoshi MURAMATSU, Katsuhiko INAGAKI

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Performance Evaluation of the Optimized Design Ratio Between the Diameters of the Basin and Curved Blade in the Gravitational Water Vortex Turbine by Christie Claire D. BOISER, Lance Arthur Lim CARPIO, Philip Jun S. CELERINOS, Joven Dy S. LEE, Gary G. PINILI

“…Thus, this study could serve as a benchmark for identifying alternative materials and optimizing the design of GWVT to help improve power generation using hydropower as a source of electricity. …”
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App-based symptom tracking to optimize SARS-CoV-2 testing strategy using machine learning. by Leila F Dantas, Igor T Peres, Leonardo S L Bastos, Janaina F Marchesi, Guilherme F G de Souza, João Gabriel M Gelli, Fernanda A Baião, Paula Maçaira, Silvio Hamacher, Fernando A Bozza

“…<h4>Background</h4>Tests are scarce resources, especially in low and middle-income countries, and the optimization of testing programs during a pandemic is critical for the effectiveness of the disease control. …”
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Testing linearity of CT System and Contrast Volume Tailoring for Optimal Hounsfield Units: A Theoretical and Experimental Study by Anahita Jafari, Fariba Zarei, Hamidreza Masjedi, Samira Moshiri, Vyas Akondi, Sabyasachi Chatterjee, Rezvan Ravanfar Haghighi

“…Results: It is found that HU(V) varies linearly with  for low wi values, although the coefficients  and  vary widely between machines. …”
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Condensed phase membrane introduction mass spectrometry: A new frontier for the real-time monitoring of hazardous chemical migration from food contact materials by Maurizio Piergiovanni, Veronica Termopoli, Cristian Maffezzoni, Nicolò Riboni, Viviana Consonni, Federica Bianchi, Monica Mattarozzi, Davide Ballabio, Maria Careri

“…The whole instrumental system was properly designed to meet important requirements in terms of signal stability, low noise and ease of handling. A dedicated MATLAB APP was developed for semi-automated processing of instrumental output. …”
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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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Enhancing fenugreek productivity under water deficient Egyptian sandy soils: optimizing organic inputs and nutrients efficiencies by A. A. Hassan, M. M. Abd El-Azeim, A. M. Menesi, N. S. Abdelkarim, Jean Diatta, W. H. Al-Qahtani, A. Saleh, Samir A. Haddad

“…For planting dates, the beginning of October was the optimal time for fenugreek production in April. For sandy soils with low fertility under arid conditions, organic and inorganic fertilizer use will enhance crop quality and productivity, soil health and soil organic matter build-up.…”
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In-hospital Utilization and Dose Optimization of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapies among Acute Heart Failure Yemeni Patients by Adnan Al-Radhi, Abdulkafi Shujaa, Nora Alsagheer, Taha Al-Maimoony, Ahmed Al-Motarreb

“…Conclusions: A substantial gap in GDMT implementations with both underutilization and low TD achievement in patients with HFrEF in Yemen.…”
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Process parameter optimization of laser beam machining for AISI -P20 mold steel using ANFIS method by Abdullah Eaysin, Sarower Kabir, Ebru Gunister, Nur Jahan, Amir Hamza, Muhammad Ali Zinnah, Adib Bin Rashid

“…AISI P20 mold steel is commonly used for injection molds to produce plastic materials, car accessories, and electronic equipment molds. …”
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Performance validation of microchannel heat sinks based on single/multiobjective topology optimization and manufactured by selective laser melting by Guangzhao Yang, Mingxuan Cao, Pingnan Huang, Linlin Pan, Xin Zhong, Liang Yang, Weiwei Guo, Matthew M.F. Yuen, Huijun Li

“…This study presents the design and experimental validation of two-dimensional (2D) and pseudo three-dimensional (P3D) microchannel heat sinks optimized through single-objective and multiobjective topology optimization via the solid isotropic material with penalization (SIMP) method. …”
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Optimal radiation dose to induce an abscopal effect by combining carbon-ion radiotherapy and anti-CTLA4 antibody by Liqiu Ma, Yang Li, Yoshimitsu Sakamoto, Lin Xie, Saaya Suzuki, Yukari Yoshida, Li Sui, Gang Guo, Jialing Wen, Wangcai Ren, Kazuhiro Kakimi, Kensuke Osada, Akihisa Takahashi, Takashi Shimokawa

“…Conclusion: Our findings suggest that there is an optimal dose range for the abscopal effect generated with the CIRT combined with anti-CTLA4 antibody, and it highlights a new opportunity for increased induction efficiency of the abscopal effect of combination therapy.…”
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Analytical methods comparison for soil organic carbon determination in Andean Forest of Sangay National Park-Ecuador by Franklin Enrique Cargua Catagña, Marco Vinicio Rodríguez Llerena, Diego Armando Damián Carrión, Celso Guillermo Recalde Moreno, Guido Patricio Santillán Lima

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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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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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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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Enhanced synthesis of fly ash-derived hydrated sodium silicate adsorbents via low-temperature alkaline hydrothermal treatment for advanced environmental applications by Zhu Yeqing, Huang Xiaojun, Yu Tianxiang, Liu Kun, Zhang Meng

“…The fly ash (FA) is one of the large amount of solid wastes stored in China. Because of its low price, large specific surface area, and surface electronegativity, reasonable modification can turn FA into treasure, prepared as an adsorption material with good adsorption performance. …”
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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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Diseño de losas de hormigón con geometría optimizada Design of concrete pavement with optimized slab geometry by Juan Pablo Covarrubias V.

“…Based on this fact, a mechanical-empirical software design has been developed and named OptiPave, which optimizes slab geometrical design and concrete slabs thickness by considering the particular conditions on a given project, such as weather conditions, traffic volume, layer and materials. …”
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