Simultaneous Optimal Network Reconfiguration, DG and Fixed/Switched Capacitor Banks Placement in Distribution Systems using Dedicated Genetic Algorithm by Davar Esmaeili, Kazem Zare, Behnam Mohammadi-ivatloo, Sayyad Nojavan

“…The considered objective function encompasses the total cost of power loss, the investment and operation costs of DG units, the installation cost of fixed/switched capacitor banks and cost of purchased active power demand from upstream network. The proposed method is applied to 69-bus distribution system. The simulation results and comparison of different scenarios reveals that the simultaneous network reconfiguration and allocation of DG units and fixed/switched capacitor banks, results in significant advantages in the total cost.…”
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Research on Railway Passenger Volume Forecast Based on the Spline Interpolation and IPSO-Gradient Difference Acceleration Rule by Dingyuan Fan, Fei Yang, Jinghao Ji, Zexi Zhang

“…The research results show that the spline interpolation method has a better prediction effect after processing abnormal passenger traffic data, and the improved particle swarm algorithm also shows better optimization ability and convergence speed when solving the double difference postulate. …”
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Antiarrhythmic drug use in atrial fibrillation among different European countries – as determined by a physician survey by Espen Fengsrud, Carina Blomström-Lundqvist, A. John Camm, Andreas Goette, Peter R. Kowey, Jose L. Merino, Jonathan P. Piccini, Sanjeev Saksena, James A. Reiffel, Giuseppe Boriani

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Extracellular Vesicles from Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells Induce Activation of Different Cancer-Associated Fibroblast Subtypes by Jessica Angelina Trejo Vazquez, Rebecca Towle, Dylan Andrew Farnsworth, Masih Sarafan, William Wallace Lockwood, Cathie Garnis

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Research on comparative testing of bending fatigue strength of wind turbine gears with different hardened layer depths by ZHANG Baosong, WANG Zekun, YAN Li, WANG Han, SONG Haopeng, FENG Nan

“…ObjectiveThe operational conditions of wind turbines are complex and variable, which impose higher requirements on the load-bearing capacity and service life of gears. The impact of different hardened layer depths on the bending fatigue strength of wind turbine gears was investigated, aiming to provide a design basis and test support for the optimization of design, manufacturing, and heat treatment processes for wind turbine gears.MethodsBased on the design requirements outlined in the national standard GB/T 14230—2021, comparative bending fatigue tests were conducted on two types of wind turbine planetary gears with significantly different hardened layer depths. …”
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Sex differences in toxicity and outcomes in patients with sarcoma treated in the perioperative setting at a comprehensive cancer center by Ilaria Tortorelli, Ilaria Tortorelli, Benedetta Chiusole, Fabio Murtas, Fabio Murtas, Antonella Galiano, Maital Bolshinsky, Selma Ahcene-Djaballah, Chiara De Toni, Salvatore Vizzaccaro, Marco Maruzzo, Umberto Basso, Alberto Banzato, Marina Coppola, Sara Lonardi, Vittorina Zagonel, Antonella Brunello

“…The current retrospective study investigated the impact of sex on chemotherapy efficacy and toxicity, and evaluated the effect of Relative Dose Intensity (RDI) on survival in patients with sarcoma.Material and methodsData of patients with localized high-grade sarcoma treated at the Veneto Institute of Oncology – IRCCS between 2010 and 2022 were analyzed. …”
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Optimal allocation of resources in female sex worker targeted HIV prevention interventions: model insights from Avahan in South India. by Jasmina Panovska-Griffiths, Anna Vassall, Holly J Prudden, Aurélia Lépine, Marie-Claude Boily, Sudha Chandrashekar, Kate M Mitchell, Tara S Beattie, Michel Alary, Natasha K Martin, Peter Vickerman

“…For replicating this intervention elsewhere, it is essential to understand how the intervention's impact could have been optimised for different budget levels.<h4>Methods</h4>Behavioural data were used to determine how condom use varied for FSWs with different levels of intervention intensity. …”
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Retracted: Rearrangement of Electrical Distribution Networks With Optimal Coordination of Grid-Connected Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Wind Power Generation Sources by Javad Tabatabaei, Mahmoud Samiei Moghaddam, Javad Mohammadi Baigi

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Therapeutic effect of hUC-MSCs from different transplantation routes on acute liver failure in rats by Yonghong Wang, Yonghong Wang, Bei Wu, Yachao Tao, Yachao Tao, Menglan Wang, Menglan Wang, Dongbo Wu, Dongbo Wu, Enqiang Chen, Enqiang Chen, Hong Tang, Hong Tang

“…This study aims to investigate the most effective transplantation route for stem cell therapy in ALF.MethodsHuman umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) expressing both luciferase and green fluorescent protein were generated using a lentiviral vector. …”
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2bRAD-M reveals differences in microbial communities between Modic changes and disc herniation by Fang Yang, Jingtao Zhang, Junpu Zha, Guolei Zhang, Jia Li, Wei Du, Lin Liu, Jun Di

“…In this study, we employed 2bRAD-M (2b Restriction Site Associated DNA sequencing for Microbiome), a new sequencing technology capable of accurately characterizing bacteria, fungi, and archaea in samples with low microbial biomass at species-level resolution.MethodsWe surveyed 20 intervertebral disc (IVD) samples, including 10 IVD samples with Modic changes and 10 herniated disc samples. 2bRAD-M was performed to explore whether microbial differences existed between Modic change and herniated disc samples.ResultsIn total, 332 microbial species were identified, including 75 species shared between the two groups. …”
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Utilization strategies for deep coal-measure reservoirs with different stacking patterns in Linxing block, Ordos Basin by Lichun SUN, Jia LIU, Xinze LI, Le SUN, Maojun FANG, Na LI, Weipeng FAN

“…The Linxing block in the Ordos Basin has entered the stage of co-production of tight gas and coalbed methane (CBM), and the stacking patterns of tight sandstone and coal seams directly affect the production methods. By analyzing the stacking relationships and production dynamics using different development methods in the Linxing block, the utilization strategies for deep coal-measure reservoirs were investigated. …”
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Exploring the optimal plateau durations of tone burst to elicit masseteric vestibular evoked myogenic potentials: a within-subjects study by Sanket Bhagat, Anuj Kumar Neupane

“…Abstract Objective The purpose of the present study was to explore the effect of plateau duration in eliciting masseter vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (mVEMPs) in healthy individuals with hearing sensitivity ≤ 15dBHL. Method A within-subjects design was utilized in the study. …”
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A novel time difference of arrival localization algorithm using a neural network ensemble model by Zhenkai Zhang, Feng Jiang, Boyuan Li, Bing Zhang

“…First, the parameters, such as the weights and biases of the single neural network are optimized by the ant lion optimization method which is novel and effective. …”
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Day-Ahead Optimal Dispatching of Wind-Solar-Thermal Power Storage System Considering Deep Peak Shaving of Thermal Power by Xiongwei LI, Xin WANG, Jiawei GU, Jiahao XU

“…The results show that the built model can realize the calculation of the optimal dispatching strategies of wind, solar, and thermal power storage under different optimization objectives. …”
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Design and Implementation of Single Axis Solar Tracking System: Utilizing GPS, Astronomical Equations, and Satellite Dish Actuator for Optimal Efficiency by Rizgar Ahmed Salih, Karzan Qadir Mohammed, Peshawa Osman Hama, Rawaz Othman Hassan, Barham Kamal Noori

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Optimal load frequency control system for two-area connected via AC/DC link using cuckoo search algorithm by Gaber EL-SAADY, Alexey MIKHAYLOV, Nora BARANYAI, Mahrous AHMED, Mahmoud HEMEIDA

“…Background: Interconnection of different power systems has a major effect on system stability. …”
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Reinforcement Learning for Stability-Guaranteed Adaptive Optimal Primary Frequency Control of Power Systems Using Partially Monotonic Neural Networks by Hamad Alduaij, Yang Weng

“…Recent studies propose using neural Lyapunov-based reinforcement learning for control. While this method can be trained offline with performance guarantees, it is only optimal for specific values of system parameters, as it omits critical modeling factors like decreasing inertia and damping variation over time. …”
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Optimal timing and mode of planned birth for term, large infants: a retrospective, population-based cohort studyResearch in context by Georgia Anne Santomartino, Kylie Crawford, Jesrine Hong, Sailesh Kumar

“…We aimed to ascertain the optimal method and gestation of planned birth (scheduled caesarean section or induction of labor) that were associated with lower odds of adverse outcomes. …”
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Optimal Distributed Dispatch of Smart Multi-Agent Energy Hubs Based on Consensus Algorithm Considering Lossy Communication Network and Uncertainty by Abdelfattah A. Eladl, Magda I. El-Afifi, Magdi M. El-Saadawi, Bishoy E. Sedhom

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A Phenomenological Study of the Semantic Representation of Leisure Experience among Adolescent Girls of Different Social Classes by parvaneh alaie, Fahimeh Vajde

“…MethodologyThe present qualitative study employed the phenomenological method to investigate the lived experiences of adolescent girls from different social classes of Tabriz city about leisure. …”
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