The Impact of Automatic Exposure Control Technology on the In Vivo Radiation Dose in Digital Mammography: A Comparison Between Different Systems and Target/Filter Combinations by Ahmad A. Alhulail, Salman M. Albeshan, Mohammed S. Alshuhri, Essam M. Alkhybari, Mansour A. Almanaa, Haitham Alahmad, Khaled Alenazi, Abdulaziz S. Alshabibi, Mohammed Alsufayan, Saleh A. Alsulaiman, Maha M. Almuqbil, Mahmoud M. Elsharkawi, Sultan Alghamdi

“…In this study, we aimed to determine the effect of various mammographic technologies on the in vivo mean glandular doses (MGDs) that are received in clinical settings. <b>Methods</b>: The MGDs and applied acquisition parameters from 194,608 mammograms, acquired employing AEC using different digital mammography systems (GE, Siemens, and two different models of Hologic), were retrospectively collected. …”
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Optimal Load Dispatch for Hydro Power Plants. by Nkwasibwe Wilber

“…The solution is obtained by comparing the amount of water discharged by each generating unit for the old approach currently being used by power plant operators and after comparing, a new approach is suggested in this report for optimization. The optimization method used is the lambda method and the software used is Matlab which gives the values of load power to be generated by each generating unit.…”
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Particle Swarm Optimization with Various Inertia Weight Variants for Optimal Power Flow Solution by Prabha Umapathy, C. Venkataseshaiah, M. Senthil Arumugam

“…This paper proposes an efficient method to solve the optimal power flow problem in power systems using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). …”
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EFFICIENCY OF STRUT-FRAMED BEAMS WITH OPTIMAL PARAMETERS by A. K. Yusupov, Kh. M. Muselemov, T. O. Ustarkhanov

“…Various  tables have been compiled that show the efficiency of the strutframed beam with optimal characteristics. Methods. Many numerical examples were carried out, and a pilot design of strut-framed beams with different design characteristics was carried out. …”
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An Enhanced Human Evolutionary Optimization Algorithm for Global Optimization and Multi-Threshold Image Segmentation by Liang Xiang, Xiajie Zhao, Jianfeng Wang, Bin Wang

“…However, existing threshold image-segmentation methods suffer from the problem of easily falling into locally optimal thresholds, resulting in poor image segmentation. …”
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Determining Optimal Routes for Marble Transport Between Turkey and France Using the Multi-Criteria Decision Making by Melih Çelik, Yasin Gültekin

“…Currently, operating transportation operations through optimal transport routes have become critical. This study attempts to determine the optimal transportation route for exporting marble from Turkey to France using multi-criteria decision-making methods. …”
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Optimal Inflation and Inflation Targeting: International Experience by E. V. Sinelnikova-Muryleva, A. M. Grebenkina

“…The objective of the article is to identify the features of achieving the inflation target by countries with different levels of economic development. As part of the descriptive analysis, the country comparison method has been applied according to the parameters of estimated inflation thresholds, actual targets and permissible targeting ranges, sustainability of targets and time periods. …”
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Optimal control for high-precision repeat ground-track orbits via convex optimization by Yanchao HE, Lei ZHANG, Yijun YANG, Qian CHEN

“…By formulating the optimization problem with multiple objective functions for RGT orbits, the proposed method allows one to compute the initial conditions, thus guaranteeing the repetition of ground tracks with high accuracy and low time consumption via nonlinear optimization techniques. …”
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Heart Rate Variability Analysis in Congestive Heart Failure: The Need for Standardized Assessment Protocols by Monika Míková, David Pospíšil, Jan Řehoř, Marek Malik

“…This review evaluates HRV characteristics in congestive heart failure (CHF), focusing on different recording durations and the diagnostic and prognostic values using HRV measurements. …”
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Optimal Portfolio Allocation with Elliptical and Mixed Copulas by Cemile Özgür, Vedat Sarıkovanlık

“…This research aims to investigate the asset allocation performance of three different optimization methods commonly applied in the literature for a portfolio composed of univariate returns generated from Mixed and Elliptic copulas instead of historical data. …”
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Multi Attribute Neutrosophic Optimization Technique forOptimal Crop Selection in Ariyalur District by Angammal S, Hannah Grace G, Nivetha Martin, Florentin Smarandache

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Cosmic Evolution Optimization: A Novel Metaheuristic Algorithm for Numerical Optimization and Engineering Design by Rui Wang, Zhengxuan Jiang, Guowen Ding

“…Specifically, the CEO algorithm was compared against ten state-of-the-art metaheuristic algorithms on 29 typical unconstrained benchmark problems from CEC2017 across different dimensions and 13 constrained real-world optimization problems from CEC2020. …”
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Mathematical modeling and optimal control approaches for dengue by M. Baroudi, H. Gourram, M. Alia, A. Labzai, M. Belam

“…Utilizing the discrete-time Pontryagin’s maximum principle, we identify optimal control measures and employ an iterative approach to solve the optimal system. …”
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Comparison of magnetron sputtering systems for high-rate deposition of thick copper layers for microelectronic applications by M. V. Nazarenko

“…The choice of the deposition method depends on the problem to be solved. The rotatable magnetron system can be considered optimal in terms of cost, deposition rate, and quality of the deposited layers. …”
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Miniaturized analytical method to evaluate the profile of biogenic volatile organic compounds from Spanish tree species by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry and chemo... by Adrián Fuente-Ballesteros, Ana M. Ares, José Bernal, Silvia Valverde

“…A novel miniaturized analytical method has been optimized to study the biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) profile from tree leaves using headspace solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-QTOF-MS). …”
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Droplet Digital PCR: A New Molecular Method to Detect G1105S/V Mutations in <i>Plasmopara viticola CesA3</i> Gene by Helene Sánchez-Zelaia, Irene Maja Nanni, Ivano Oggiano, Mónica Hernández, Ana María Díez-Navajas, Marina Collina

“…<i>Plasmopara viticola</i> is the causal agent of Grapevine Downy Mildew (GDM), which is a devastating disease of grapevines in humid temperate regions. The most employed method for protecting grapevines against GDM is the application of chemical fungicides. …”
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Comparative Review of Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms for Design and Safety Optimization in Electric Vehicles by I Gede S. S. Dharma, Rachman Setiawan

“…The design problem aimed to maximize energy absorption during impact, enhance crash force efficiency, and optimize temperature difference, all while adhering to design space and operational constraints. …”
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Research on productivity prediction method of infilling well based on improved LSTM neural network: A case study of the middle-deep shale gas in South Sichuan by GUAN Wenjie, PENG Xiaolong, ZHU Suyang, YANG Chen, PENG Zhen, MA Xiaoran

“…During the development of middle and deep gas reservoirs in South Sichuan, conventional reservoir engineering methods—such as fracture propagation, stress-induced analysis, and numerical simulation—render productivity prediction of infilling wells laborious and ineffective in addressing variations in production capacity across different production stages, with stringent application conditions. …”
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Proposal of Low-Speed Sensorless Control of IPMSM Using a Two-Interval Six-Segment High-Frequency Injection Method with DC-Link Current Sensing by Daniel Konvicny, Pavol Makys, Alex Franko

“…A significant modification to the traditional high-frequency voltage signal injection method is introduced, which involves splitting the signal injection and the field-oriented control algorithm into two distinct sampling and switching periods. …”
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Optimal trajectory for the anterior occipital condyle screw by Zhenqi Lou, Jieyang Zhu, Kanling Jiang, Sanqiang Xia, Sihui Chen, Jinyu Zhu, Yi Jiang

“…Methods A total of 80 normal head and cervical spine computed tomography scans (40 males/40 females) were used to construct three-dimensional models. …”
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