Optimization of Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Crude Flavonoids from Moutai Distillers Grains and Evaluation of Their Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities by Ju Guo, Wei Liu, Hehe Li, Qinfei Ke, Feng Chen, Qingran Meng, Xingran Kou

“…Distillers grains are the main by-products of the brewing industry, with a large output but a low degree of resource utilization. Exploring more efficient comprehensive utilization technologies for distillers grains is of great significance for increasing the added value of the brewing industry. …”
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Beyond the ratio of tumor reduction: residual volume after induction chemotherapy emerges as the optimal biomarker in advanced nasopharyngeal cancer by Sixue Dong, Guangsen Pan, Zhen Zhang, Weigang Hu, Ruiping Zhai, Hongmei Ying, Jiazhou Wang

“…Tumor volumes were measured using MRI at two time points of before-treatment and after-IC. Cohorts with high and low tumor heterogeneity were identified by analyzing the gross tumor volume (GTV) through the gray-level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM). …”
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Upcycling cement kiln dust for manufacturing clay bricks fired at different temperatures: RSM and ANN-GA hybrid-optimization by Rahma Mebarkia, Mansour Bouzeroura, Messaouda Boumaaza, Nasser Chelouah, Ahmed Belaadi, Ibrahim M.H. Alshaikh, Yazid Chetbani, Djamel Ghernaout

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Flexographic Printed Flexible Thermochromic Stickers for Smart Sensing Applications by M. Morais, J. Figueira, M. C. Corvo, M. Peixoto, D. Oliveira, A. Gonçalves, E. Fortunato, R. Martins, E. Carlos, J. V. Pinto

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Optimization of Cementitious Composites Using Response Surface Methodology: Enhancing Strength and Durability with Rice Husk Ash and Steel Fibers by Sandeep Singh, Tarak Vora, Dasarathy A K, Md. Zia Ul Haq, Syed. Mohd. Arif, S Vanitha, Priyadarshi Das, Khaled Shahin, Vishnu Vijay Kumar

“…Emphasizing the integration of Rice Husk Ash (RHA), steel fibers, and various water-cement ratios to generate sustainable and high-performance construction materials, this study focuses on the optimization of cementitious composites utilizing Response Surface Methodology (RSM). …”
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Optimizing restoration of intestinal function in moderate-risk surgical patients with abdominal emergencies using different infusion therapy regimens by O. M. Klyhunenko, O. V. Kravets, V. A. Sedinkin

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On the performance of electrocoagulation treatment of high-loaded gray water: kinetic modeling and parameters optimization via response surface methodology by Khalid Bani-Melhem, Mohammad Alnaief, Zakaria Al-Qodah, Mohammad Al-Shannag, Haitham Elnakar, Nawzat AlJbour, Muhammad Alu’datt, Mohammad Alrosan, Ezelden Ezelden

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Optimization of Odorous Compounds Analysis in Water Using Headspace-SPME and GC-MSD, and Detection Characteristics in the Nakdong River Basin by Heejong Son, Pilkyeong Lee, Goeun Kim, Seongho Jang, Byungryul An

“…Objectives This study developed a simple and automated analytical method using headspace-SPME (solid phase microextraction) and GC (gas chromatography)-MSD (mass selective detector) to simultaneously analyze ten odorous compounds (dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS), 3-hexenylacetate (HA), 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (IPMP), 2-methylbenzofuran (MBF), 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine (IBMP), β-cyclocitral (CC), trans-2-decenal (DCNL), 2-trans-4-trans-decadienal (DENL) 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA) 및 β-ionone (ION)), evaluating their distribution characteristics throughout the Nakdong River basin. Methods To optimize the extraction efficiency of the headspace-SPME method for ten odorous compounds, we evaluated various SPME fiber materials, extraction temperatures, extraction times, desorption temperatures, desorption times and salt (NaCl) dosages. …”
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Diagnostic informative value of liquid-based cytology optimized with genetic methods for the differential diagnosis of precancerous and malignant diseases of the cervix by O. I. Kit, A. Yu. Maksimov, M. Yu. Timoshkova, E. A. Lukbanova, N. A. Petrusenko, D. S. Potemkin, E. V. Verenikina, A. N. Shevchenko, M. M. Kecheryukova

“…Was to assess diagnostic informative value of liquid-based cytology optimized with genetic methods for the differential diagnosis of precancerous and malignant diseases of the cervix.Materials and methods. …”
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Preparation of Ternary-component Sodium Alginate- Low-methyl Pectins-Locust Bean Gum Film and Its Application in Explosion Puffing Drying of Shiitake Mushrooms by Dawei CHANG, Na REN, Jiayi CAO, Huxuan WANG, Yujiao SUN, Wen SHEN, Sendi Sara, Xiaohong ZHI

“…This study focused on the preparation of a ternary composite edible film using sodium alginate (SA), low-methoxyl pectin (LMP), and locust bean gum (LBG) as film-forming materials. …”
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Multi-Objective Scheduling Optimization of Prefabricated Components Production Using Improved Non-Dominated Sorting Generic Algorithm II by Yishi Zhao, Shaokang Du, Ming Tu, Haichuan Ma, Jianga Shang, Xiuqiao Xiang

“…The traditional construction industry is characterized by high energy consumption and significant carbon emissions, primarily due to its reliance on on-site manual labor and wet operations, which are not only low in mechanization but also result in low material efficiency and substantial construction waste. …”
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Improved Discriminability of Severe Lung Injury and Atelectasis in Thoracic Trauma at Low keV Virtual Monoenergetic Images from Photon-Counting Detector CT by Hanns Leonhard Kaatsch, Maximilian Franz Völlmecke, Benjamin V. Becker, Daniel Dillinger, Laura Kubitscheck, Aliona Wöhler, Sebastian Schaaf, Joel Piechotka, Christof Schreyer, Robert Schwab, Daniel Overhoff, Stephan Waldeck

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Optimizing the High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance of Nb-Si-Based Alloys by Adding Different Ti/Mo/Hf Elements by Youwei Zhang, Zhongde Shan, Lei Luo, Zhaobo Li, Xiao Liang, Yanqing Su, Tao Yang, Yong Zang, Dehua Jin

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Optimized lipid nanoparticles enable effective CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing in dendritic cells for enhanced immunotherapy by Kuirong Mao, Huizhu Tan, Xiuxiu Cong, Ji Liu, Yanbao Xin, Jialiang Wang, Meng Guan, Jiaxuan Li, Ge Zhu, Xiandi Meng, Guojiao Lin, Haorui Wang, Jing Han, Ming Wang, Yong-Guang Yang, Tianmeng Sun

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Minimizing Carbon Capture Costs in Power Plants: A Dimensional Analysis Framework for Optimizing Hybrid Post‐Combustion Systems by Donald Obi, Samuel Onyekuru, Anslem Orga

“…Sensitivity analyses highlight the critical role of optimal material selection, specifically membranes, and absorbents, in commercializing this technology. …”
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Activation process optimization and MnO2/Ag modification results of bamboo-based columnar-shaped activated carbon by Suzhen Zhang, Huan Liu, Yipeng Liang, Zhongqing Ma, Jingda Huang, Wenbiao Zhang

“…Columnar-shaped bamboo activated carbon (CAC) has the advantages of wide availability, low cost and environmental friendliness. In this study, the steam physical activation method was used to prepare CAC with bamboo tar as the adhesive and bamboo charcoal powder as the raw material. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization in Hard Turning of AISI 4140 Steel Using Taguchi-Based GRA and DEAR with Ceramic Tool by Mohand Ouidir Sahbi, Sadeddine Abdelhamid, Mohamed Athmane Yallese, Salim Belhadi, Abdelatif Belamri

“…In machining, achieving a low surface roughness (Ra), minimal tool wear (VB), and a high material removal rate (MRR) is essential for successful hard turning. …”
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Preparation and Optimization of Electrospun Nylon‐6 Fiber‐Reinforced High Strength and Toughness Thermoplastic Polyurethane Composites for Potential Use in Prosthetic Heart Valves... by Gaigai Duan, Xiuling Yang, Minmin Ding, Qijun Wu, Chunmei Zhang, Shaohua Jiang

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Economic TEHES-Tube Material Evaluation by Absorbability Index under O-S-Dimensions for Minimizing Global Warming and Air Pollution by Exploring Dominance Theory: Green Management... by M. Prabhu, Sri Yogi Kottala, A. Anbazhagan, Anoop Kumar Sahu

“…Such GWAP can be controlled by applying the methods-techniques for optimizing the energy processes, evaluating the high energy absorption material among available materials and technological advancement in energy flow devices, optimizing design of energy systems and low heat emission strategy, etc. …”
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Flow Rate-Driven Morphology Evolution of Chemical Vapor Deposited WS₂ at Varying Temperatures by Himal Pokhrel, Sanjay Mishra, Shawn Pollard

“…The result of this work provides a path toward the optimization of growth conditions for obtaining WS₂ with desired morphologies for various applications.…”
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