Optimizing precision in ICU arterial access: the impact of ultrasound-guided dynamic needle tip positioning by Xiuqin Chen, Yongrui Wu, Li Zhang, Ying Zhou, Hui Fang

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Design and Optimization of Optical NAND and NOR Gates Using Photonic Crystals and the ML-FOLD Algorithm by Alireza Mohammadi, Fariborz Parandin, Pouya Karami, Saeed Olyaee

“…The results validate the effectiveness of the ML-FOLD method in identifying optimal configurations, offering a streamlined approach for the design of all-optical logic devices.…”
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A novel virtual inductor optimization methodology of virtual synchronous generators for enhanced power decoupling by Xin Zhang, Lijiao Gong, Yanjun Zhang, Xiaolei Ma, Lianshan Han, Santao Jiang, Weiji Zhou

“…The simulation and experimental results verify the correctness and feasibility of the virtual inductor parameter optimization method.…”
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Offshore Wind Farm Configuration for Energy Storage Based on NSGA-II by Xin Lin, Wenchuan Meng, Ming Yu, Zaimin Yang, Qideng Luo, Zhi Rao, Jingkang Peng, Yingquan Chen

“…This paper proposes three different energy storage configuration strategies and adopts the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) to conduct multi-objective optimization of the system. …”
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Optimizing Fall Risk Diagnosis in Older Adults Using a Bayesian Classifier and Simulated Annealing by Enrique Hernandez-Laredo, Ángel Gabriel Estévez-Pedraza, Laura Mercedes Santiago-Fuentes, Lorena Parra-Rodríguez

“…A total of 47 features from 181 records (40 Center of Pressure (CoP) indices and 7 patient descriptive variables) were analyzed. The wrapper method of feature selection using the SA algorithm was applied to optimize the cost function based on the difference of the mean minus the standard deviation of the Area Under the Curve (AUC) of the fall risk classifiers across multiple dimensions. …”
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Problems of optimization and the experience of making medical decisions at the admission of patients with thromboembolism of the branches of the pulmonary artery by M. A. Mel'nikov, S. E. Katorkin, M. Yu. Kushnarchuk, O. E. Kushnarchuk

“…Analysis of existing practices of making medical decisions upon admission of patients with PE to a multidisciplinary hospital, as well as development of recommendations for their optimization. Materials and methods. An analysis of modern Russian and foreign clinical guidelines, literary scientific sources, statistical reports, and data on medical care standards for multidisciplinary medical organizations concerning the organization of diagnostics and treatment of PE was conducted. …”
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Towards an Optimized and Sustainable Blood Supply Chain Network under Uncertainty: A Literature Review by Ana Torrado, Ana Barbosa-Póvoa

“…The main contributions are: (1) a comprehensive literature revision connected with sustainability goals; (2) capturing insights to answer different questions — that until now have not yet been answered and (3) identifying challenges related to modeling aspects, risk, uncertainty, complexities, solution methods, and regulatory aspects. …”
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Optimized machine learning algorithms with SHAP analysis for predicting compressive strength in high-performance concrete by Samuel Olaoluwa Abioye, Yusuf Olawale Babatunde, Oluwafikejimi Abigail Abikoye, Aisha Nene Shaibu, Bailey Jonathan Bankole

“…Abstract This research examines the application of eight different machine learning (ML) algorithms for predicting the compressive strength of high-performance concrete (HPC). …”
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Bayesian Optimization-Based State-of-Charge Estimation with Temperature Drift Compensation for Lithium-Ion Batteries by Zhen-Rong Yuan, Ke-Feng Huang, Cai-Hua Xu, Jun-Chao Zou, Jun Yan

“…By comparing with traditional methods, the proposed algorithm, introducing a temperature-adaptive mechanism and a dynamic parameter updating strategy, can effectively address the estimation limitations under severe temperature variations and initial SOC uncertainties. …”
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Risk assessment and support optimization for cable trench construction in soft soil areas in Zhejiang province by Linlin Zhang, Rong Bian, Keji Chen, Guoqiang Li, Miaosong Gu

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Cost-effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening under different scenarios of colonoscopy adherence: a microsimulation study by Juan Yang, Chen Yang, Wanghong Xu, Yongbing Xiang, Min Hu, Yuting Tan, Weimiao Wu, Kai Gu, Qiuming Shen

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Enhancing Residential Electricity Consumption Forecasting with Meta-Heuristic Algorithms by Milad Mohebbi, Behnam Sobhani

“…This study explores optimizing Artificial Neural Network (ANN) parameters using meta-heuristic algorithms instead of traditional gradient-based methods to predict residential electricity consumption across different seasons. …”
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A panting behavior-driven assessment framework for summer ventilation quality optimization in layer houses by Zixuan Zhou, Lihua Li, Hao Xue, Yuchen Jia, Yao Yu, Zongkui Xie, Yuhan Gu

“…Addressing the issue of ''qualified environmental parameters but chicken discomfort'' caused by traditional methods overlooking spatial heterogeneity and individual differences, a dynamic ventilation quality assessment method based on panting behavior detection in laying hens was proposed. …”
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Evaluating the effect of different temperatures and culture media on the production of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteriophages by Rehab J. Saad, Ibrahim A. Ahmed

“…Results: In the study, the effect of media composition on Staphylococcus aureus phage production was investigated using a double agar overlay method. The plaque morphology of the phage was observed to vary in different culture media, with sizes ranging from small to large and appearances ranging from clear to turbid. …”
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OPTIMIZATION STRATEGIES AND COMPUTATIONAL MODELING IN THE DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF GREEN POROUS OIL ADSORBENT MATERIALS by Haoran Zhang, Sagdat Mederbekovna Tazhibayeva

“…COMSOL Multiphysics and ANSYS Fluent modeled flow dynamics and adsorption in porous media with experimental optimization. Based on material properties, artificial neural networks and random forests were trained on experimental and simulated data to predict adsorption capacities and reveal adsorbent material behavior under different conditions. …”
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Optimizing patient autonomy: a discrete choice experiment on preferences and disparities in healthcare provider selection by Gideon Leibner, Shuli Brammli-Greenberg

“…Objectives This study explores public preferences regarding hospital choice before the 2023 reform, evaluates the relative importance of key hospital attributes influencing decision-making, assuming a baseline of high-quality care and analyses how these preferences vary across demographic and socio-economic groups. Methods Utilizing a discrete choice experiment involving 2117 participants, this study quantifies preferences for different hospital attributes, including hospital type, geographical location, and appointment availability. …”
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Formulation, optimization, and characterization of naringenin-loaded halloysite nanotube to achieve enhanced antioxidant and anticancer properties by Hamed Hamedinasab, Hossein Sabahi, Morteza Hosseini, Ali Hossein Rezayan

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OPTIMIZATION STRATEGIES AND COMPUTATIONAL MODELING IN THE DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF GREEN POROUS OIL ADSORBENT MATERIALS by Haoran Zhang, Sagdat Mederbekovna Tazhibayeva

“…COMSOL Multiphysics and ANSYS Fluent modeled flow dynamics and adsorption in porous media with experimental optimization. Based on material properties, artificial neural networks and random forests were trained on experimental and simulated data to predict adsorption capacities and reveal adsorbent material behavior under different conditions. …”
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Effect of Different Coconut Water Concentrations on the Growth of Dendrobium spectabile (Blume) Miq. Planlet on MS Media by Faradita Azzahra Santosa, Nintya Setiari, Yulita Nurchayati

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Optimizing Fingerprint Identification: CNNs With Raw Images Versus Handcrafted Features for Real-Time Systems by Shaik Salma, Tauheed Ahmed, Garimella Ramamurthy

“…This proposed method outperforms recent methods in accuracy and speed, validated by ROC, precision-recall, F1-score, and accuracy metrics in real-world scenarios. …”
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