Optimization of heat transfer coefficient in green roof modules based on life cycle carbon emissions by Dengguo Wu, Zhengwen Wang, Jian Yang, Xiaojia Liu, Tao Wang

“…A green roof module with a combination of three plant types and a 0.3 m soil substrate presents the optimal parameters for reducing heat transfer. These findings have important implications for the design of green roofs in urban environments, suggesting pathways for optimizing energy efficiency and minimizing carbon footprints, thereby contributing to more sustainable urban planning.…”
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Improved Pork-Chop Plot for Asteroid Kinetic Impact Deflection Test Mission Trajectory Optimization by Kaiduo Wang, Mingtao Li, Jianming Wang

“…This approach reduces the number of iterations required for matching the deep-space transfer trajectory with the launch vehicle injection phase from more than five to one. The proposed method can serve as a valuable reference for target selection and trajectory optimization in in-orbit validation missions for kinetic impact deflection of asteroids.…”
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Performance optimization of crossed bowties of inverted Sierpinski fractal antenna for multiband wireless communication applications by Abdelbasset Azzouz, Rachid Bouhmidi, Mohammed Chetioui, Redouane Berber, Ahmed J.A. Al-Gburi

“…Additionally, manually designing antennas with complex geometries, such as fractal antennas, can be time-consuming. Optimization procedures, along with a comparative study, were conducted, revealing that the proposed antenna offers more frequency bands and better impedance matching. …”
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Research on Pump Down Treating Pressure Prediction Based on New Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm by LIU Mingming, SONG Zhiyong, MA Shou, WEI Yuhua, ZHUANG Huanle

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Developing the Pneumonia-Optimized Ratio for Community-acquired pneumonia: An easy, inexpensive and accurate prognostic biomarker. by Vinícius Ferraz Cury, Lucas Quadros Antoniazzi, Paulo Henrique Kranz de Oliveira, Wyllians Vendramini Borelli, Sainan Voss da Cunha, Guilherme Cristianetti Frison, Enrico Emerim Moretto, Renato Seligman

“…Herein, we aimed at evaluating prognostic biomarkers of CAP and a Pneumonia-Optimized Ratio was created to improve prognostic performance.…”
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Co-Simulation Model for Determination of Optimal Active Power Filters Settings in Low-Voltage Network by Mario Primorac, Zvonimir Klaić, Heidi Adrić, Matej Žnidarec

“…Therefore, it is necessary to develop methods for solving the problem of determining the position, size and parameters of filters, as well as the number of buses on which such devices can be integrated. Applying optimization techniques enables the development of more realistic models for applying active power filters. …”
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Optimizing Routine Educational Tasks through Prompt Engineering: A Comparative Study of AI Chatbots by Svitlana Skvortsova, Tetiana Symonenko, Kira Hnezdilova

“…Practically, they provide educators with a structured approach to prompt engineering, enabling more effective use of AI tools in teaching. Theoretically, the research contributes to the growing field of AI- assisted education by offering insights into optimizing human-AI interaction. …”
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Optimizing imputation strategies for mass spectrometry-based proteomics considering intensity and missing value rates by Yuming Shi, Huan Zhong, Jason C. Rogalski, Leonard J. Foster

“…Assuming the causes of MVs could be different in different regions, we then investigated the optimal imputation method in each bin, using normalized root mean square error (NRMSE), and found that the optimal imputation method varies across bins. …”
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Harnessing greylag goose optimization for efficient MPPT and seven-level inverter in renewable energy systems by K. Rajaram, R. Kannan

“…This load may exhibit an imbalance; hence, a more robust optimization approach must be used to address this problem. …”
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Systematically Formulating Investments for Carbon Offset by Multiple-Objective Portfolio Selection: Classifying, Evolving, and Optimizing by Long Lin, Yue Qi

“…This multifaceted nature requires more advanced models than carbon offset screening and portfolio selection. …”
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Exploring optimal TMDC multi-channel GAA-FET architectures at sub-1nm nodes by Junyeol Lee, Hanggyo Jung, Donghyun Jin, Jongwook Jeon

“…A comprehensive analysis is conducted at both the device and circuit levels, considering various structural parameters such as the number of MoS2 layers, vertical and lateral nanosheet stacking configurations, and nanosheet widths. To enable more effective structural optimization, the resistance and capacitance components of the device are carefully segmented, providing a detailed framework for design refinements. …”
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Investigating and Optimizing MINDWALC Node Classification to Extract Interpretable Decision Trees from Knowledge Graphs by Maximilian Legnar, Joern-Helge Heinrich Siemoneit, Gilles Vandewiele, Jürgen Hesser, Zoran Popovic, Stefan Porubsky, Cleo-Aron Weis

“…This work deals with the investigation and optimization of the MINDWALC node classification algorithm with a focus on its ability to learn human-interpretable decision trees from knowledge graph databases. …”
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Parameter optimization for fly ash geopolymer mixtures: molarity, silica modulus, and solution/binder influence by Ana Laura Lopes de Matos Riscado, Carlos Maurício Fontes Vieira, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Afonso Rangel Garcez de Azevedo, Markssuel Teixeira Marvila

“…Abstract The growing environmental concerns associated with the production of Portland cement—such as high energy consumption, raw material depletion, and CO₂ emissions—underscore the urgent need for more sustainable alternatives. In this context, geopolymers based on fly ash have emerged as a promising substitute due to their lower environmental impact and favorable mechanical properties. …”
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Optimizing Stimulus Frequency Ranges for Building a High-Rate High Frequency SSVEP-BCI by Xiaogang Chen, Bingchuan Liu, Yijun Wang, Hongyan Cui, Jianwei Dong, Ruijuan Ma, Ning Li, Xiaorong Gao

“…These findings contribute to the development of more efficient and comfortable SSVEP-based BCIs.…”
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Intelligent optimization of TBM cutter spacing and FDEM-based investigation of rock breakage considering brittleness by Youlin Qin, Li Yu, Mingnian Wang, Zhaohui Chen, Hong Jin, Mingyang Yu, Songshen Wang

“…The influence of BI on cutter work and specific energy (SE) is more substantial than the effect of cutter spacing. …”
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Optimization Techniques for Physician Scheduling Problem: A Systematic Review of Recent Advancements and Future Directions by Norizal Abdullah, Masri Ayob, Meng Chun Lam, Nasser R. Sabar, Graham Kendall, Mohamad Khairulamirin Md Razali

“…Key findings reveal the prevalence of mathematical optimization methods, the growing importance of multi-objective optimization and robustness, as well as the potential of machine learning and data-driven approaches. …”
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Optimizing transformer-based prediction of human microbe–disease associations through integrated loss strategies by Rong Zhu, Yong Wang, Junliang Shang, Ling-Yun Dai, Feng Li

“…In response to these limitations, computational methods have gained traction as more practical tools for predicting microbe-disease associations. …”
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The impact of vision impairment on depressive symptoms among older adults: The mediating role of dispositional optimism. by Xi Ji, Yujie Zhang

“…The protective function of optimism was more pronounced among individuals with higher perceived control (β = -0.135, p < 0.05), higher educational attainment (β = 0.264, p < 0.001), and better economic status (β = 0.210, p < 0.001). …”
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Reducing transmission expansion by co-optimizing sizing of wind, solar, storage and grid connection capacity by Aneesha Manocha, Gabriel Mantegna, Neha Patankar, Jesse D Jenkins

“…Interconnection and inter-zonal transmission buildout may be displaced by the optimal sizing of VRE to grid connection capacity and by the co-location of VRE and battery resources behind interconnection. …”
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Optimization of Grain Flows in the “Field-Elevator” Chain During the Harvesting of Grain Seeds in the Republic of Kazakhstan by A. S. Alchimbaeva

“…Grain transportation from a combine harvester to a post-harvest grain processing center (hereinafter referred to as “elevator”) in Kazakhstan has its own specific features: significant grain transportation distances of more than 5 kilometers, country roads without a special paving, uneven and rough terrains, large field sizes, uncertain grain transportation routes from the field to the elevator. …”
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