Optimization of dietary energy intake to minimize egg production during market crises in White Leghorn laying hens by V. Rama Rao S․, Nagaraja Kumari K․, Shyam Sunder Paul, Prakash Bhukya, M.V.L.N. Raju, Santosh Phani Kumar P․, Shiva Krishna T․

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Breast cancer risk assessment based on a predictive model: evaluation of risk factors among Japanese women by Michiyo Yamada, Takashi Chishima, Takashi Ishikawa, Kazutaka Narui, Sadatoshi Sugae, Peter J. Tonellato, Itaru Endo

“…Abstract Background Each breast cancer (BC) risk factor has different effects on different populations. However, there are no well-studied and validated BC risk prediction models for Japanese women. …”
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A Holistic Approach to the Efficient Estimation of Operational Flexibility From Distributed Resources by Nikolaos Savvopoulos, Nikos Hatziargyriou, Hannu Laaksonen

“…This paper presents a novel optimization-based method to estimate the time-dependent flexibility at a primary distribution substation while accounting for the uncertainty of renewable generation. …”
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Optimizing intrauterine insemination: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of the effectiveness and safety of clinical treatment add‐ons by Elpiniki Chronopoulou, Andrea Gaetano‐Gil, Sadaf Shaikh, Claudia Raperport, Bassel H. Al Wattar, Gabriel Ruiz‐Calvo, Javier Zamora, Priya Bhide

“…The aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis is to assess the effectiveness and safety of add‐on interventions to the standard IUI protocol and to provide evidence‐based recommendations on techniques used to optimize the clinical outcomes of IUI treatment. Material and Methods Systematic review and meta‐analyses were performed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Optimizing translation for low-resource languages: Efficient fine-tuning with custom prompt engineering in large language models by Pitso Walter Khoboko, Vukosi Marivate, Joseph Sefara

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Feasibility pilot of a novel coaching intervention to optimize cannabis use for chronic pain management among Veterans by Kevin F. Boehnke, Gabrielle Bowyer, Jenna McAfee, Tristin Smith, Catherine Klida, Vivian Kurtz, Evangelos Litinas, Poonam Purohit, Anne Arewasikporn, Dana Horowitz, Laura Thomas, Jennifer Eckersley, Mia Railing, David A. Williams, Daniel J. Clauw, Kelley M. Kidwell, Amy S. B. Bohnert, Rachel S. Bergmans

“…Methods The intervention drew from scientific literature, consultation with cannabis experts, Veteran input via a Community Advisory Board, and tenets of motivational interviewing. …”
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‘Line’ Constraints Optimization for Improved Dose Distribution in Locally Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Using Knowledge-Based Planning by Xiaoli Yu MD, Yixuan Wang MD, Mingli Wang MD, Huikuan Gu MD, Xin Yang PhD, Jiang Hu MD

“…Following model refinement, 36 patients were retrospectively enrolled for dosimetric comparison between manually optimized and KBP-generated plans. Ten experienced physicists from six different institutions were engaged to independently design manual plan for a representative case, to assess inter-institutional variations, and differences between KBP and manual plans. …”
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Isolation and identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae phage ΦK2046: optimizing its antibacterial potential in combination with chlorhexidine by Panjie Hu, Yao Sun, Zeyong Zhong, Sichen Liu, Deyi Zhao, Weijun Chen, Ying Zhang, Zhexiao Ma, Jianming Cao, Tieli Zhou

“…However, the use of phages for contamination control in clinical environments remains underexplored. Methods ΦK2046 was isolated from hospital wastewater and characterized by transmission electron microscopy, one-step growth curve, optimal multiplicity of infection, and stability analysis. …”
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Optimization of Tunisian <i>Myrtus communis</i> L. Essential Oil Extraction by Complete Factorial Experimental Design by Rania Zayani, Eya BenSalem, Mariem Khouja, Amani Bouhjar, Mohamed Boussaid, Chokri Messaoud

“…<b>Background:</b> <i>Myrtus communis</i> L. is a typical aromatic species of the Mediterranean basin, whose leaves are rich in essential oil known for its biological properties. <b>Methods:</b> The essential oil of Tunisian <i>Myrtus communis</i> L. leaves was extracted via hydrodistillation using a Clevenger-type apparatus and optimized using a complete factorial design including three factors with two different modalities and one factor with three modalities, hence the total number of experiments N_total = 2³ × 3¹. …”
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Comparative efficacy of different acupuncture therapies on cancer-related insomnia: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Xianming Lin, Liying Chen, Xinyi Shi, Shiting Xu, Zhaoxing Jia, Yaojin Tan

“…Questions remain, however, including which acupuncture regimen is optimal. We aim to conduct the first network meta-analysis to compare different acupuncture therapies, rank their effectiveness and assess which approach could be optimal for treatment of CRI.Methods and analysis A comprehensive search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, VIP Database (China Science and Technology Journal Database), and China Biology Medicine (from inception until 1 March 2022) will be carried out to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture therapy for insomnia in cancer survivors, reported in English or Chinese. …”
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Hardware reconfigurable coding and evolution algorithm based on evolvable hardware by Ting WANG, Ju-long LAN, Jun-ting WU

“…A planar mapping function increments chromosome coding method based on FPGA platform with SRAM-architecture was proposed.The method could improve hardware reconfiguration efficiency by coding mapping realized by double platform mapping of binary configurable file string.Meanwhile,a betterment difference evolution algorithm was proposed based on local optimal mechanism introduced.The algorithm could promote convergence rate and whole efficiency.Finally,the result of the algorithm emulation shows that:MDE improves disadvantage of difference evolution algorithm with local optimal and approaches actual optimization outcome.…”
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The Optimization of Mechanical Phase-Shifting Transformer Tap Positions Based on an Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Hybrid Strategy by Jinjiao Lin, Jingyan Du, Shi Chen, Xinying Wang, Haodong Long, Chuyang Wang

“…This discrete adjustment method affects control accuracy and optimal tap position selection for proper power flow. …”
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Determining the Optimal Flowering Time in Rainfed Wheat Under Simultaneous Heat and Drought Stresses in Some Regions of Iran as Predicted by APSIM-Wheat Model by َArezu Shahbazi, Sara Abedini, Reza Deihimfard, Sajjad Rahimi-Moghaddam, Omid Noori

“…Material and Methods: The current study was conducted in eight locations with different climates according to the GYGA (Global Yield Gap Atlas) methods. …”
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Impact of different parameters in tribological properties of enset ventricosum/ terminalia arjuna fibers /SiO2 filler incorporation by Satishkumar P, K Sunil Ratna Kumar, Rohinikumar Chebolu, Jayant Giri, T. Sathish, Amanullah Fatehmulla

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Hydraulic Resistance Device for Force, Power, and Force–Velocity–Power Profile Assessment During Resisted Sprints with Different Overloads by Matic Sašek, Oskar Cvjetičanin, Nejc Šarabon

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Optimal Dispatch of Multi-Coupling Systems Considering Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Retrofit and Cost Allocation Under Rapid Load Variations by Niancheng Zhou, Zhenyu Xu, Yuan Chi, Yao Zou, Fei Xu, Xuhui Dai

“…Based on this, a three-stage economic dispatch optimization method is proposed to maximize the daily comprehensive generation revenue of MCSs while dynamically allocating peak regulation (PR) revenue costs across different time periods to relax and simplify nonlinear objectives and constraints in the optimization process. …”
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Dose enhancement effects of different-sized nanoparticles on tumors and surrounding tissues using Geant4 track structure simulation by Tuğrul Taylan

“…The nano-lattice method was used to create an environment similar to the diffusion-based distribution of nanoparticles in the medium. …”
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SAFIRE STRENGTH OPTIMIZATION: EFFECT ON TISSUE CONTRAST AND PATHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF BRAIN MSCT WITH NON-HEMORRHAGE STROKE (SNH) by I Putu Eka Juliantara, Angel Lingkan Martoyo, Made Sayang Pratista

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The optimation of fermentation time, antibacterial activity, and profiling secondary metabolite of symbiont fungi from Sponge Gelliodes fibulata by Siska Rusmalina, Mahfur, Nunung Hasanah, Mochamad Ardy Wiyono, Nonik Nur Ekayanti, Jacinda Caroline Nathania

“…The final stage is to carry out qualitative analysis with TLC and antibacterial testing with the well-diffusion method. The results obtained indicate that the length of fermentation time influences the secondary metabolites obtained and automatically influences their antibacterial activity. …”
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Optimization, Design, and Implementation of Biodiversity-Focused Fisheries Survey Stations: A Case Study of the Coastal Waters of Maoming by Yuexiu DENG, Yongheng HUANG, Jianyu DONG, Ning CHEN, Jing ZHANG, Xuefeng WANG

“…Recent studies have indicated that stratified sampling offers high precision, making it a preferred choice for optimizing fishery resource survey site selection. However, most research primarily focuses on optimizing either stratification or sample allocation and pays less attention to methods that simultaneously optimize both stratification and sample allocation. …”
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