Optimization of Reconstruction Parameters for Discovery 710 Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography by Ahmed Abdel Mohymen, Hamed Ibrahim Farag, Sameh M. Reda, Ahmed Soltan Monem, Said Abdelfattah Ali

“…Conversely, for spheres ≤13 mm, maximum SUV was found to be more suitable. The choice of postfiltering value was shown to have a significant impact on SUV quantification accuracy, particularly for small-sized spheres. …”
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Integrating IT and OT for Cybersecurity: A Stochastic Optimization Approach via Attack Graphs by Gonzalo Martinez Medina, Krystel K. Castillo-Villar, Tanveer Hossain Bhuiyan

“…This paper proposes an attack graph-based optimization model to enable cybersecure digital manufacturing. …”
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Quadratic Boost Converter with Optimized Switching Ripple Based on the Selection of Passive Components by Edgar D. Silva-Vera, Julio C. Rosas-Caro, Jesus E. Valdez-Resendiz, Avelina Alejo-Reyes, Omar F. Ruiz-Martinez, Johnny Posada Contreras, Pedro Martín García-Vite

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Ultraviolet and infrared radiation in Australia: assessing the benefits, risks, and optimal exposure guidelines by Kirti Sharma, Katie M. Dixon, Gerald Münch, Gerald Münch, Dennis Chang, Xian Zhou

“…By adhering to sun protection guidelines when the UV index is 3 or more and incorporating strategic exposure to NIR rays when the UV index is less than 3, individuals can optimize their health outcomes while mitigating the risks associated with sun exposure. …”
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Aerodynamic Prediction and Design Optimization Using Multi-Fidelity Deep Neural Network by Bingchen Du, Ennan Shen, Jiangpeng Wu, Tongqing Guo, Zhiliang Lu, Di Zhou

“…As the insufficiency in the prediction accuracy of the optimal shapes appears when employing the non-updated MFDNN models, an update strategy is developed by tightly integrating the MFDNN models with the particle swarm optimization algorithm. …”
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Window Frame Design Optimization Analysis Based on Hygrothermal Performance and the Level(s) Framework by Konstantin Verichev, Carmen Díaz-López, Andrés García-Ruíz, Francisca Valdenegro

“…Driven by the practical need to replace existing aluminum frames with more sustainable alternatives, the research evaluates standard aluminum frames against modified timber frames designed to replicate the aluminum geometry. …”
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Seismic Performance Assessment of Optimal Tandem-Based Tuned Mass Damper Inerters by Maziar Fahimi Farzam, Shahram Ajori, Himan Hojat Jalali, Rim Najmeddine

“…The consistent performances of the newly proposed configurations prove that they can be used to advance the development of more reliable structural control systems.…”
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Hyperparameter Optimization for Tomato Leaf Disease Recognition Based on YOLOv11m by Yong-Suk Lee, Maheshkumar Prakash Patil, Jeong Gyu Kim, Yong Bae Seo, Dong-Hyun Ahn, Gun-Do Kim

“…The automated recognition of disease in tomato leaves can greatly enhance yield and allow farmers to manage challenges more efficiently. This study investigates the performance of YOLOv11 for tomato leaf disease recognition. …”
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ON THE CHOICE OF THE OPTIMAL POINTS OF OPENING IN CITY POWER GRIDS IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE SMART GRID by M. I. Fursanov, A. A. Zоlotoy

“…The solution of this task makes it possible to reduce losses of power and the electricity in a network much more than because of implementation of any other operational action. …”
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Optimizing Virtual Power Plants with Parallel Simulated Annealing on High-Performance Computing by Ali Abbasi, Filipe Alves, Rui A. Ribeiro, João L. Sobral, Ricardo Rodrigues

“…This work focuses on optimizing the scheduling of virtual power plants (VPPs)—as implemented in the Portuguese national project New Generation Storage (NGS)—to maximize social welfare and enhance energy trading efficiency within modern energy grids. …”
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Biomechanical Analysis of <i>Camellia oleifera</i> Branches for Optimized Vibratory Harvesting by Rui Pan, Ziping Wan, Mingliang Wu, Shikui Lu, Lewei Tang

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Experimental Research on Durability of Fly Ash Pavement Concrete and Mix Proportion Optimization by Hong-xia Zhai, Yu-zhao Tang, Shu-hang Chen, Hui-hua Chen, Bao-quan Cheng, Xi Cai, Yu-hu Wei

“…Except for the mechanical properties, the better durability indicators obtained after optimization also provided a more compact pore structure for the optimized. …”
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A Novel Hybrid Metaheuristic MPA-PSO to Optimize the Properties of Viscous Dampers by Elmira Shemshaki, Mohammad Hasan Haddad, Mohammadreza Mashayekhi, Seyyed Meisam Aghajanzadeh, Ali Majdi, Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi

“…Additionally, the damping coefficient in this method decreased to 14.22824 kN·s/mm, which is a significant reduction compared to 19.32417 kN·s/mm in the PSO method. Furthermore, in the more complex five-story frame, the two comparison methods were unable to reach the optimal solution, while the proposed method successfully found an optimal solution. …”
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Offshore wind farm layout optimization accounting for participation in secondary reserve markets by T.-H. Nguyen, J. Quick, P.-E. Réthoré, J.-F. Toubeau, E. De Jaeger, F. Vallée

“…<p>Wind farm layout optimization usually aims at maximizing annual energy production by placing wind turbines in a strategic way to avoid wake losses. …”
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Co-infection mathematical model for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis with optimal control in Ethiopia. by Tigabu Kasie Ayele, Emile Franc Doungmo Goufo, Stella Mugisha

“…The optimal mathematical model is analysed both analytically and numerically. …”
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Optimization of sustainable corn–cattle integration in Gorontalo Province using goal programming by Imran Supriyo, Indriani Ria, Hippy Mohammad Zubair

“…Our study aims to (1) determine the optimal production combination in corn–cattle integration and (2) analyze the optimal allocation of resource use in corn–cattle integration. …”
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Optimal Scheduling Strategy for Micro Energy Internet Under Electric Vehicles Aggregation by Jiakun AN, Shuqiang YANG, Tao WANG, Chunguang HE, Jing ZHANG, Chao YUAN, Chunxia DOU

“…With the continuous access of renewable energy to the power grid, more energy storage equipment is required to reduce the peak-to-valley difference, which greatly increases the power generation cost. …”
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Optimization of brewing process and quality analysis of Vitis quinquangularis Rehd juice beer by GAN Huiting, YANG Jingjing, HAO Junguang, HOU Hui, PANG Tingcai

“…In addition, 17 kinds of amino acids, 18 kinds of organic acids, 9 kinds of monomer phenols and 37 kinds of volatile flavor substances were detected in the Vitis quinquangularis Rehd juice beer.ConclusionThe optimized Vitis quinquangularis Rehd juice beer has more rich and mellow taste than ordinary beer, and the addition of Vitis quinquangularis Rehd juice introduces rich amino acids, organic acids, monomer phenols and volatile flavor substances into beer, which has higher nutritional value.…”
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Optimal Computed Tomographic Arthrography Protocol for Stifle Ligamentous Structure and Menisci in Dogs by Jiwon Yoon, Gunha Hwang, Soyon An, Young Joo Kim, Tae Sung Hwang, Hee Chun Lee

“…This study aims to establish an optimized CTA protocol for qualitatively evaluating the ligamentous structures and menisci of the canine stifle. …”
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Cognitive Agent-Based Modeling to Optimize Complex Project Management Under Uncertainty by Liliana M. Pantoja-Rojas, Marco A. Alzate-Monroy, Vactor H. Medina-Garcaa, Luis G. Moreno-Sandoval

“…The proposed model serves as a useful framework for examining how task distribution, talent retention, and interaction patterns can be optimized, and it opens the door to future developments involving more advanced cognitive modeling techniques.…”
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