Robust Allocation of FACTS Devices in Coordinated Transmission and Generation Expansion Planning considering Renewable Resources and Demand Response Programs by Sara Mahmoudi Rashid, Ehsan Akbari, Farshad Khalafian, Mohmmad Hossein Atazadegan, Saeid Shahmoradi, Abbas Zare Ghaleh Seyyedi

“…The proposed model is presented as a multi-objective minimizing problem considering emission, cost, and voltage security index. …”
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Robotic Versus Manual Electrode Insertion in Cochlear Implant Surgery: An Experimental Study by Salman F Alhabib, Farid Alzhrani, Abdulrahman Alsanosi, Mariam Al-Amro, Abdulaziz Alballaa, Ibrahim Shami, Abdulrahman Hagr, Asma Alahmadi, Tahir Sharif, Maximilian Stichling, Marco Matulic, Masoud Zoka Assadi, Yassin Abdelsamad, Fida Almuhawas

“…However, the robotic method demonstrated a significantly slower and more controlled insertion speed (0.1 mm/sec) compared to manual insertion (0.66±0.31 mm/sec), which is crucial for minimizing intra-cochlear force and pressures. …”
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Mechanical Effects of Wrist Position at the Wrist Joint: A Finite Element Analysis by Takashi Nomoto, MD, Yusuke Matsuura, PhD, Takahiro Yamazaki, PhD, Takane Suzuki, PhD, Seiji Ohtori, PhD

“…Finite element models were developed to simulate grip postures in flexion–extension (five positions ranging from 30° flexion to 30° extension) and radioulnar deviation (eight positions from 15° radial deviation to 20° ulnar deviation). …”
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Application of Empirical Orthogonal Function Interpolation to Reconstruct Hourly Fine Particulate Matter Concentration Data in Tianjin, China by Hongwu Zhou, Haidong Pan, Shuang Li, Xianqing Lv

“…The optimal mode number for EOFI is determined by minimizing the root mean square error (RMSE) between reconstructed records and corresponding valid records. …”
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Collaborative Optimization Decision of Distribution Network Reconfiguration and Maintenance Considering Soft Switching by WANG Jianjun, RU Wei, SHI Guangnan, SU Xiaoyun, WANG Yifei, JIANG Wei

“…A distribution network reconfiguration model with the objective of minimizing network loss is established. Considering the maintenance cost and operation cost, the collaborative optimization decision model and solution method of distribution network reconfiguration and maintenance are established. …”
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Enhancing operational planning of active distribution networks considering effective topology selection and thermal energy storage by Vineeth Vijayan, Ali Arzani, Satish M. Mahajan

“…The objectives of the proposed scheme include minimizing peak demand, voltage deviations, and PV inverter VAr dependency. …”
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A Study on Multi-ship Avoidance System for Unmanned Surface Vehicles Using the Quaternion Ship Domain and Collision Risk Index by Dong-Hun Lee, Mu-Yeong Seo, Hyo-Geun Lee, Won-Jun Yoo, Sanghyun Kim, Kwang-Jun Paik

“…The CRI-based approach allows real-time risk assessment and adaptive timing, while QSD adjusts dynamically based on the ship speed and encounter conditions, minimizing unnecessary maneuvers. This integration of QSD, CRI, and VO ensures COLREGs-compliant navigation, efficient path deviation management, and enhanced safety, contributing to the development of intelligent USV navigation systems.…”
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Charging Management of Electric Vehicles on Loading Capability of Distribution System Equipment, Voltage Quality, and Energy Loss by Monte Carlo Simulation and Linear Programming by Somporn Sirisumrannukul

“…To mitigate the overloading of the system components, a coordinated charging (also known as smart charging) model formulated as a linear programming problem is proposed with the objective of maximizing the total amount of energy consumption by EVs and the sum of all individual final states of charge (SoCs), and minimizing the sum of the absolute deviation of individual SoCs from the overall average SoC. …”
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CCD Standard Curve Fitting for Microarray Detection Base on Multi-Layer Perceptron by Zhenhua Gan, Dongyu He, Peishu Wu, Baoping Xiong, Nianyin Zeng, Fumin Zou, Feng Guo, Qin Bao, Fengyan Zhao

“…The experimental results show that the MLP neural network constrained by minimizing the relative error has good fitting performance for the standard curve of CCD scanner, with the maximum relative error of only 0.89% while the standard deviation of relative error of only 0.25%. …”
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Multi-Time Scale Optimal Dispatch of Distribution Network with Pumped Storage Station Based on Model Predictive Control by Pengyu Pan, Zhen Wang, Gang Chen, Huabo Shi, Xiaoming Zha

“…Day-ahead optimal dispatch is established with the objective of minimizing the operation economy and node voltage deviation of the distribution network. …”
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THE LATEST TOOLS FOR OPTIMIZING THE TAX REGULATION OF THE INSURANCE BUSINESS by Оксана Десятнюк, Ольга Кнейслер, Наталія Спасів, Ірина Гузела

“… The article applies a scientific-methodical approach to the taxation of insurers' incomes in order to achieve an optimal balance between the revenue base of the budget and the minimization of budget risks. …”
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Robust optimization of multi-regional truck scheduling for China-ASEAN cross-border container drayage by Jie He, Zhiming Fang, Xintong Yan, Yuntao Ye, Hao Zhang, Changjian Zhang

“…Furthermore, the method proposed in this study enables China-ASEAN cross-border logistics to rationally schedule the multi-regional trucks according to their risk attitudes and the maximum deviations of travel time.…”
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Optimizing Rural MG’s Performance: A Scenario-Based Approach Using an Improved Multi-Objective Crow Search Algorithm Considering Uncertainty by Mohammad Hossein Taabodi, Taher Niknam, Seyed Mohammad Sharifhosseini, Habib Asadi Aghajari, Seyyed Mohammad Bornapour, Ehsan Sheybani, Giti Javidi

“…Three objective functions are defined for optimization: minimizing operational costs including maintenance and fuel expenses, reducing voltage deviation to maintain power quality, and decreasing pollution emissions from fuel cells and microturbines. …”
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Bulk viscous matter interacting with decaying vacuum energy density: a model for late-time evolution of the Universe by Tanmay Nandi, Amitava Choudhuri

“…The goodness of fit is assessed by minimizing the $$\chi ^2$$ χ 2 function utilizing the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method. …”
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Feasibility of generating sagittal radiographs from coronal views using GAN-based deep learning framework in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by Tito Bassani, Andrea Cina, Fabio Galbusera, Andrea Cazzato, Maria Elena Pellegrino, Domenico Albano, Luca Maria Sconfienza

“…Measurement errors showed minimal correlation with scoliosis severity. Mean ± standard deviation absolute errors were 7 ± 7° (LL), 9 ± 7° (SS), 9 ± 8° (PI), and 1.1 ± 0.8 cm (SVA). …”
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The quick crisscross sine cosine algorithm for optimal FACTS placement in uncertain wind integrated scenario based power systems by Sunilkumar P. Agrawal, Pradeep Jangir, Laith Abualigah, Sundaram B. Pandya, Anil Parmar, Absalom E. Ezugwu, Arpita, Aseel Smerat

“…Traditional optimization methods, such as linear programming, often struggle with the non-linear, multi-dimensional nature of modern power grids, leading to inefficiencies. …”
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Serum uric acid levels as a causal factor in hypertension: Insights from Mendelian randomization analysis by Jiayue Xu, Jiajing Zhao, Jiaming Gu, Wenjian Wang, Jingxian Chen

“…MR, a genetic epidemiology technique, uses genetic variations as proxies to mimic a randomized controlled trial and minimizing biases from confounding and reverse causation. …”
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Microscopic-Level Collaborative Optimization Framework for Integrated Arrival-Departure and Surface Operations: Integrated Runway and Taxiway Aircraft Sequencing and Scheduling by Chaoyu Xia, Yi Wen, Minghua Hu, Hanbing Yan, Changbo Hou, Weidong Liu

“…In runway scheduling, a combined arrival–departure scheduling method is introduced based on our previous research, which can identify the optimal sequence of arrival and departure streams to minimize runway delays. …”
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Pouch lithium-ion battery thermal management by using a new liquid-cooling plate with honeycomb-like fins by Linxiang Fu, Zhendong Zhang, Lei Sheng, Zhiwei Kuang, Zehua Zhu, Qing Bi

“…This work proposes a thermal control method for pouch batteries by using a cooling-plate with novel channels designed with streamlined and honeycomb-like fins. …”
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Examining the competence status of nurses in evidence-based practices and the influencing factors: a multicenter study in Turkey by Gülistan Yurdagül

“…The data collected with the online survey method was analyzed using the IBM SPSS Statistics23.0 program. …”
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