Global–Local Cooperative Optimization in Photonic Inverse Design Algorithms by Mingzhe Li, Tong Wang, Yi Zhang, Yulin Shen, Jie Yang, Ke Zhang, Dehui Pan, Ming Xin

“…Utilizing this algorithm, we designed and experimentally demonstrated a 3.5 µm × 3.5 µm dual-port wavelength division multiplexer (WDM), achieving a minimum crosstalk of −11.3 dB and a 2 µm × 2 µm 90-degree bending waveguide exhibiting a 0.31–0.52 dB insertion loss over the 1528–1600 nm wavelength range, both fabricated on silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers. …”
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Reliability-Based Optimum Design of Dome Truss Structures through Enhanced Vibration Particle System by Pedram Hosseini, Nasibeh Hatami, Seyed Rohollah Hoseini Vaez

“…Although there have been several theoretical advances in reliability analysis, computational barriers still occur in realistic problems. …”
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Evaluation of efficiency index of friction energy dissipation devices using endurance time method by Amir Shirkhani, Bahman Farahmand Azar, Mohammad Charkhtab Basim

“…Then, the optimum ‎slip ‎load ‎of dampers in ‎the steel frames was ‎calculated according ‎to ‎the minimum ‎efficiency index ‎of dampers.‎ As a result, employing the endurance time method instead of a high number of nonlinear time history analyses is also possible, and using the endurance time method diminishes 57% of computational endeavors.  …”
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Water vapour condensation behaviour within hydrogen-blended natural gas in laval nozzles by Shuangjie Yan, Guanwei Jia, Jiang Du, Weiqing Xu

“…The difference between the maximum and minimum Mach numbers at the outlet was 0.02 Mach. …”
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Effect of melt tip taper angle on atomization process in gas atomization by YANG Shu, CHEN Zhi, QI Chang, PEI Lianzheng, LIAO Xiangwei

“…The droplet size distribution after primary atomization can be controlled by changing the melt tip taper angle. The minimum MMD is 304 μm when the melt tip taper angle is 34°.…”
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Use of Bayesian networks in Brazil high school educational database: analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on ENEM in Pará between 2019 and 2022 by Sandio Maciel Dos Santos, Marcelino Silva da Silva, Fábio Manoel França Lobato, Carlos Renato Lisboa Francês

“…The highest dropout rates were recorded among students with a family income of up to one minimum wage, highlighting the barriers posed by limited access to technology and infrastructure for remote learning. …”
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Using machine learning methods for long-term technical and economic evaluation of wind power plants by Ali Omidkar, Razieh Es'haghian, Hua Song

“…This involves calculating the levelized cost of energy in comparison to fossil-based energy sources and predicting the minimum and maximum energy output over the long term. …”
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A Reduced-Parameter Mathematical Surrogate Model for Improving Measurement Accuracy of Mechanical Systems Using Experimental Techniques by Pranav Vijay Deosant, H. P. Jawale, H. T. Thorat, Ankur Jaiswal

“…Such input-output relationship is workable but sometimes experiences computational burden due to a higher degree of the polynomial. …”
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A tool for the assessment of the risk drivers and public perception of WASH in South Africa by Phindile Madikizela, Janice Limson, Ronen Fogel, Jozef Ristvej, Roman Tandlich

“…Temporal trend analysis of the Google-search volumes and terms related to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in South Africa was performed using a computer plugin between January 2004 and June 2022. …”
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Predicting tuberculosis drug properties using extended energy based topological indices via a python driven QSPR approach by Kiran Naz, Hafiz Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Kamran Siddiqui, Sarfraz Ahmad, Mustafa Ahmed Ali

“…All the calculations are done using Python, and the rigorous algorithmic implementation in the form of matrix formulation and computation of the eigenvalue is also given for reproducibility. …”
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An Aerodynamic Method for the Analysis of Isolated Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines by Christian Masson, Idriss Ammara, Ion Paraschivoiu

“…This axisymmetric implementation efficiently illustrates the applicability and viability of the proposed methodology, by using a formulation that necessitates a minimum of computer resources. The axisymmetric method produces performance predictions for isolated machines with the same level of accuracy than the well-known momentum-strip theory. …”
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Power Adaptation for Optimizing Secrecy Energy Efficiency in NOMA-Enabled Underlay Cognitive Radio Networks and DNN-Based Evaluation by P. P. Hema, A. V. Babu

“…Subsequently, joint optimal transmit power allocation (JOTPA) is ascertained for the secondary users (SUs) at the secondary transmitter and the secondary relay, with the aim of maximizing the SEE while satisfying constraints on tolerable interference power at the primary receiver and minimum data rates for the SUs. The computation of the JOTPA for the SUs is enabled by an iterative algorithm that utilizes the Dinkelbach method. …”
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Single-Loop Triple-Diameter Pulsating Heat Pipes at Reduced Heat Input: A CFD Study on Inner Diameter Optimization by Rasoul Fallahzadeh, Masoud Hatami Garousi, Luca Pagliarini, Fabio Bozzoli, Luca Cattani

“…The findings reveal that the TD-PHP configuration exhibits minimum thermal resistance, with inner diameters of 4.5 mm for the upper arch (the condenser section), 4.0 mm for the wide branch, and 2.5 mm for the narrow branch, primarily due to its full circulation flow pattern. …”
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ORUS: Ultrasonic Ostemodeling for Body Contouring by Jesua Emmanuel Avilez, MD, Daniel Rodolfo Noriega, MD, MS, Cesar Edwin Martínez, MD, Jonathan Mauricio Quisilema, MD

“…The proposed ORUS technique achieved a waist and waist–hip index reduction with minor complications, a minimum scar, and a high satisfaction level.…”
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Economic Incentives for the Modernization of the Electricity Distribution System Operators' Network Infrastructure by Serebrennikov В.S., Petrova K.H., Serebrennikov S.V., Savelenko I.V.

“…The essential findings: comprehensive assessment and ranking were based on an analysis of 20 key performance indicators of the networks' technical level; application of additive convolution considering the significance of indicators by Fishburn's weighting approach ensured their proper aggregation; using the principles of fuzzy logic, the aggregated values for the technical level of network infrastructure were calculated. The minimum tariff rates were computed for each operator according to the break-even point, with the maximum tariff rate being equal for the whole sample. …”
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A Comparative Study of Three-Dimensional Flow Based, Geometric, and Empirical Tortuosity Models in Carbonate and Sandstone Reservoirs by Benedicta Loveni Melkisedek, Yoevita Emeliana, Irwan Ary Dharmawan

“…Model performance assessed using the corrected Akaike Information Criterion (AICc) revealed that the best agreement with the data was achieved by the semi-empirical model incorporating coordination number and minimum throat length (AICc = −113.11), followed by the Dijkstra-based geometrical approach (−99.74) and the empirical porosity-based model (202.23). …”
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Balance Control Method for Bipedal Wheel-Legged Robots Based on Friction Feedforward Linear Quadratic Regulator by Aimin Zhang, Renyi Zhou, Tie Zhang, Jingfu Zheng, Shouyan Chen

“…The identified friction model is subsequently incorporated as feedforward compensation for the LQR controller’s torque output, resulting in the proposed friction feedforward LQR balance control algorithm. The minimum standard deviation for friction identification is approximately 0.30, and the computed friction model values closely match the actual values, indicating effective and accurate identification results. …”
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Specific detection of tartaric acid chiral isomers based on centrosymmetric terahertz metamaterial sensors by Xujun Xu, Zhen Sun, Guocui Liu, Jianjun Liu, Yong Du

“…Centrosymmetric metamaterial sensors based on aluminum and polyimide were simulated using computer simulation technology (CST) electromagnetic software. …”
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Transposition of temporoparietal fascia flap through lateral orbital window for anterior skull base reconstruction: A cadaveric feasibility study by Jate Lumyongsatien, Anuch Durongphan, Siri‐on Tritrakarn, Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn

“…A computed tomography (CT) scan was used to measure the dimensions of the anterior skull base defects (ASBD) in each cadaver. …”
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A Method Integrating the Matching Field Algorithm for the Three-Dimensional Positioning and Search of Underwater Wrecked Targets by Huapeng Cao, Tingting Yang, Ka-Fai Cedric Yiu

“…Firstly, a Marine search and rescue position model based on Minimum Variance Distortionless Response (MVDR) and matching field quadratic joint Algorithm was proposed. …”
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