Multivariate chemo-rheological framework for optimizing laboratory aging protocols of paving binders by Sadaf Khalighi, Lili Ma, Yasmine Mosleh, Diederik van Lent, Aikaterini Varveri

“…By comparing these lab-aged samples to field-aged samples, the study aims to simulate real-world aging more accurately. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and frequency sweep tests were employed to analyse these samples. …”
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A Treatment Technology for Optimizing the Stress State of Railway Tunnel Bottom Structure by Zili Han, Weibin Ma, Jinfei Chai, Zhenyu Zhu, Chuannian Lin, Zeli An, Chaofeng Ma, Xueliang Xu, Tianyuan Xu

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Multidimensional reference regions is a new tool to optimize the personalized care of patients by Peggy Gandia, Angélo Faget, Thibaut Jamme, Jérôme Ausseil, Didier Concordet

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Regularized K-Means Clustering via Fully Corrective Frank-Wolfe Optimization by Ahmed Yacoub Yousif, Basad Al-Sarray

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Offshore Wind Farm Layout Optimization Considering the Power Collection System Cost by S. G. Obukhov, D. Y. Davydov

“…Together with the optimization of the layout, the search for the optimal location of the offshore transformer substation and the synthesis of the scheme of cable joints between wind power plants has been carried out. …”
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Optimization of the Mathematical Model of Cyclone Separation Performance Based on Response Surface Analysis by Longfei CONG, Shengyu WANG, Jiajing LUO, Changchun ZHOU

“…With the increasing application of cyclone in the field of mineral processing, the influence of its operating factors on the separation performance has been paid more and more attention in the production process. …”
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Optimal in silico target gene deletion through nonlinear programming for genetic engineering. by Chung-Chien Hong, Mingzhou Song

“…Such problems become more feasible to address in silico due to the availability of more realistic dynamical system models of gene regulatory and metabolic networks. …”
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Deep learning architectures for influenza dynamics and treatment optimization: a comprehensive review by Adane Adugna, Desalegn Abebaw, Abtie Abebaw, Mohammed Jemal

“…Deep learning architectures are increasingly being applied to address the complexities of influenza dynamics and treatment optimization, which remain critical global health challenges. …”
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Conservative or surgical treatment? Optimizing management strategies in medial hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhages by M.Ye. Polishchuk, A.A. Kaminskyi, A.A. Oblyvach, D.V. Shchehlov, O.M. Honcharuk, A.V. Muravskyi

“…Condition worsening occurred more frequently after surgery (56% vs. 30%). Conclusions. …”
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A spherical fuzzy planar graph approach to optimize wire configuration in transformers by Hao Guan, Hao Guan, Saira Hameed, Sadaf, Aysha Khan, Jana Shafi

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Impact of optimal therapy for noncommunicable diseases on the course and outcome of COVID-19 inpatients by I. A. Frolova, E. I. Tarlovskaya, S. V. Romanov, O. P. Abaeva, A. A. Frolov

“…To carry out a comparative analysis of the impact of optimal and suboptimal therapy for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) at the prehospital stage on the severity and outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).Material and methods. …”
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Investigation on optimization of centrifugal fan impeller based on the blade angle distribution law by Shen Chun-feng, Zhang Zi-chao, Xie Fang-wei, Fang Shu-peng, Liu Fei

“…The investigation shows that compared with the original fan, the efficiency of schemes 1–2 and 4–3 is increased by more than 5%. The pressure distributions on the blade surface are more uniform for schemes 3–6 and 4–3. …”
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Design of optimized single-switch capacitor cell balancing for EV battery management by Anjan N. Padmasali, Savitha G. Kini, Arun P. Parameswaran

“…Electric vehicles are at the forefront of the transition towards more sustainable transportation, and battery management systems are tasked with ensuring optimal operation and balancing of the individual cells within a battery pack for increased performance, longevity, and safety of EV batteries. …”
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An Optimized Path Planning Method for Coastal Ships Based on Improved DDPG and DP by Yiquan Du, Xiuguo Zhang, Zhiying Cao, Shaobo Wang, Jiacheng Liang, Fengge Zhang, Jiawei Tang

“…Secondly, aiming at the problem that too many turning points exist in the above-planned path which may increase the navigation risk, an improved DP algorithm is proposed to further optimize the planned path to make the final path more safe and economical. …”
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Precision nitrogen management for optimal yield and cannabinoid profile in CBD hemp agronomy by Dinesh Panday, Bharat Sharma Acharya, Nikita Bhusal, Reza Keshavarz Afshar, Andrew Smith, Arash Ghalehgolabbehbahani

“…Abstract Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), displaying more than 25,000 products, has been grown in North America since the 16th century. …”
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Optimizing the Mixture Design of Manufactured Sand Concrete for Highway Guardrails in Mountainous Terrain by Jianping Gao, Pan Zhou, Sigui Zhao, Qian Yang, Kang Gu, Qingnan Song, Zhengwu Jiang

“…Concrete quality is essential for highway guardrails in mountainous terrain to overcome freeze–thaw cycles, and manufactured sand (MS) concrete is potentially a more sustainable construction material. This paper aims to optimize the mechanical strength and freeze-thaw resistance of MS concrete for highway guardrails. …”
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Optimization of Performance Shaping Factor in SPAR-H Method for Nuclear Power Plant by ZHUO Yucheng1, QIU Yongping1, LIU Peng2, LI Zhizhong3, LEI Wenjing1, TAN Xiao1, QIU Yimin1

“…However, the step change of analysis result, the rationality of performance shaping factors (PSFs) considered, and the ambiguity of the selection criteria of different levels of a PSF are also received more and more concern. Based on engineering practice experience, theoretical research findings, and interviews with a group NPP operators, this paper attempted to optimize the SPAR-H method in terms of PSF categories, grading granularity and evaluation criteria of each PSF, and multiple factor of each PSF level. …”
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Optimal therapeutic strategy for treating patients with hypertension and atherosclerosis: focus on olmesartan medoxomil by R. P. Mason

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K-Means Based Bee Colony Optimization for Clustering in Heterogeneous Sensor Network by Prince Modey, Gaddafi Abdul-Salaam, Emmanuel Freeman, Patrick Acheampong, William Leslie Brown-Acquaye, Israel Edem Agbehadji, Richard C. Millham

“…The findings indicate that the K-BCO not only optimizes energy consumption but also guarantees more stable and robust solutions, thereby extending the network lifetime of WSNs. …”
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A modified stapled hemorrhoidectomy technique to optimize mucosectomy specimen and improve outcomes by Fábio Guilherme Campos, Paula Gabriela Melo Moraes, Pablo Veloso Martins, Leonardo Alfonso Bustamante-Lopez, Carlos Augusto Real Martinez

“…OBJECTIVES: This manuscript presents a technical modification that aims to provide more extensive mucosectomy with mechanical hemorrhoidopexy. …”
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