Development of paper-based microfluidic analytical device (μPAD) for the determination of paracetamol in water samples: Optimization using response surface methodology (RSM) by Nejat Mohammednur, Ahmed Hussen, Feleke Zewge

“…Key parameters, including reaction time, concentration, reagent volume, and channel length, were optimized using response surface methodology. Under optimal conditions of 5 ppm sample concentration, 10 μL reagent volume, 10 min reaction time, and 2 cm channel length, the analytical performance of the μPAD was evaluated and compared with the standard UV–Vis spectrophotometry method. …”
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Presenting a robust optimization model for the design of the green loop supply chain network in the power plant by taking into account the disruption in the supply chain by Javad Mohammadghasemi, Seyyed Esmaeil Najafi, Mohammad Fallah, Mohammad Reza Nabatchian

“…The results of the presented solution methods demonstrate their high efficiency in solving the sustainable electricity industry supply chain model.Originality/Value: In the proposed model, essential decisions such as supplier selection, establishment of production centers, optimal product flow allocation, and pricing of solar panels are made. …”
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Dynamic Origin-Destination Matrix Estimation Based on Urban Rail Transit AFC Data: Deep Optimization Framework with Forward Passing and Backpropagation Techniques by Yuedi Yang, Jun Liu, Pan Shang, Xinyue Xu, Xuchao Chen

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FACTORIAL DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF URANIUM (VI) CLOUD POINT EXTRACTION WITH TRITON X-100/TWEEN-40/D2EHPA/ BMIMMESO4 by NOUR EDDINE DJEBBARI, AFAF AMARA, AMEL DIDI, MOHAMED A. DIDI

“…Several parameters such as the concentrations of Triton X-100, Tween-40, and uranium (VI) metal ions, temperature, solution pH have been studied by the 33 factorial design method, in order to find the optimum conditions for uranium (VI) extraction. …”
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A comparative analysis between isotropic and optimization binary diagram influenced by nickel-doping on the LiMn2O4 spinel type by Malatji Kemeridge, Maphanga Regina, Ngoepe Phuti

“…The comparison and exploration between the full optimized and volume optimized binary calculation was to observe the % difference of the two binary diagrams yielding 13 meV and 1.1 meV, respectively. …”
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Metabolomics Analysis Reveals the Influence Mechanism of Different Growth Years on the Growth, Metabolism and Accumulation of Medicinal Components of <i>Bupleurum scorzonerifolium<... by Jialin Sun, Jianhao Wu, Weinan Li, Xiubo Liu, Wei Ma

“…By comparing the compositions and content differences of chemical components in different growth years and different parts, the chemical components with significant differences were accurately screened out. …”
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Optimal Antithrombotic Therapy after Implantation of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve: Warfarin, Aspirin, or Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants? A Systematic Review and Meta-... by Wenjuan Yang, Xiaoyu Fang, Yu Zhu, Fuqin Tang, Zhao Jian, Tianyu Xu, Xiaoxia Fu

“…The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of various antithrombotic therapies following TAVI/TAVR. Methods:. Relevant clinical trials evaluating the effect of anticoagulation or antiplatelet regimens on patients after TAVI/TAVR from inception to September 2020 were identified using the PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library databases. …”
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The interplay of coping styles and optimism/pessimism in shaping mental health in long-term survivors of malignant melanoma: a register-based cohort study by Judith Hirschmiller, Tamara Schwinn, Sabine Fischbeck, Ana Nanette Tibubos, Jörg Wiltink, Rüdiger Zwerenz, Sylke R. Zeissig, Elmar Brähler, Manfred E. Beutel, Mareike Ernst

“…Within women, fostering optimism seems to be particularly important. As the model did not fit as well for women, more gender-sensitive research is needed to understand potentially different risk/protective factors and needs of support.…”
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Effective synthesis and application of artichoke and orange peels-based bio-sorbents for Ketoprofen removal from wastewater: Process optimization using Factorial methodology by Amel Khalfaoui, Abderrezzaq Benalia, Zakaria Laggoun, Raouf Bouchareb, Imane Zaamta, Rania Melloul, Amina Menasria, Slimane Merouani, Antonio Pizzi, Kerroum Derbal

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CNN-BiLSTM and DC-IGN fusion model and piecewise exponential attenuation optimization: an innovative approach to improve EEG emotion recognition performance by Shaohua Zhang, Yan Feng, Ruzhen Chen, Song Huang, Qianchu Wang

“…In addition, we use a piecewise exponential decay strategy to optimize the training process. We conducted a comprehensive comparative experiment on the SEED and DEAP datasets, it includes traditional models, existing advanced models, and different combination models (such as CNN + LSTM, CNN + LSTM+DC-IGN). …”
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3-Dimensional Evaluation of Enamel Thickness to Guide Orthodontic Interproximal Reduction: A CBCT-Based Study Across Gender and Ethnicity by Ezgi Cansu Fırıncıoğulları, Aslıhan Ertan Erdinç, Sercan Akyalçın

“…Methods: CBCT scans of 100 orthodontic patients (51 Caucasian, 49 patients of Somalian descent; aged (12-18) were analyzed retrospectively. …”
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An iterative algorithm for the joint estimation of multiple targets and observation stations using direction of arrival and time difference of arrival measurements despite station... by Linqiang Jiang, Tao Tang, Zhidong Wu, Paihang Zhao, Ziqiang Zhang

“…Owing to the highly non‐linear nature of the problem, there are few methods of DOA/TDOA hybrid localisation in the presence of station position errors. …”
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Effects of Seven-Year-Optimized Irrigation and Nitrogen Management on Dynamics of Soil Organic Nitrogen Fractions, Soil Properties, and Crop Growth in Greenhouse Production by Jianshuo Shi, Longgang Jiang, Liying Wang, Chengzhang Wang, Ruonan Li, Lijia Pan, Tianyuan Jia, Shenglin Hou, Zhou Jia

“…This information can provide a scientific basis for precise water and N management methods for greenhouse vegetable production. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of optimized irrigation and nitrogen management on the dynamics of soil organic nitrogen fractions, soil properties, and crop growth. …”
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Effect of different types of aerobic exercises on cancer-related fatigue among colorectal cancer patients: a meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials by Xu Xiaoyang, Zhou Chunhui, Yang Xiaolan, Zhu Dong

“…Method This meta-analysis searched electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library, from their inception until February 2024. …”
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Facilitating real-time LED-based photoacoustic imaging with DenP2P: An optimized conditional generative adversarial deep learning solution by Avijit Paul, Srivalleesha Mallidi

“…To mitigate those issues, we explored a gamut of architectural options of the Pix2Pix-based conditional generative adversarial network (cGAN) analyzing objective functions, optimizers, activation, and normalization layers. The optimized denoising cGAN model based on Pix2Pix architecture (DenP2P) is tested with a variety of out-of-class biological test data such as in vivo mouse tumor, ex vivo kidney, heart, and liver spatially different from training examples. …”
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Personalized learning path optimization based on enhanced deep neural network: higher education teaching model integrating learner behavior and cognitive style by Xiaomei Ding, Huaibao Ding, Fei Zhou, Lihong Zhao

“…Current research considers behavior or cognitive style separately, lacks effective integration, and traditional methods are mostly based on static analysis, which makes it difficult to cope with students' dynamic needs and real-time feedback, and lacks flexibility and adaptability. …”
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Optimizing the extraction of essential oil yield from Pistacia lentiscus oleo-gum resin by superheated steam extraction using response surface methodology by Muhammad Adnan Ayub, Iqra Iram, Rameen Waseem, Iqra Ayub, Amjad Hussain, Muhammad Amin Abid, Shahzad Zafar Iqbal

“…The study revealed that SHSE yielded higher quantities of EO than other extraction methods. GC-MS analyzed the chemical composition of Pistacia lentiscus L. …”
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Extracted step parameters during the timed up and go test discriminate between groups with different levels of cognitive ability—a cross-sectional study by Niklas Löfgren, Lars Berglund, Vilmantas Giedraitis, Kjartan Halvorsen, Erik Rosendahl, Kevin J. McKee, Anna Cristina Åberg

“…As gait deviations precede cognitive impairment, the aim of this study was to investigate if step parameters during different Timed Up and Go (TUG) conditions could discriminate between people with different cognitive ability. …”
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Valorization of recycled fine powder glass (RFPG) in additive manufacturing: Optimization of the RFPG content in polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) and multi-response analysi... by Markos Petousis, Nikolaos Michailidis, Václav Kulas, Vassilis Papadakis, Mariza Spiridaki, Nikolaos Mountakis, Apostolos Argyros, John Valsamos, Emmanouel Stratakis, Nectarios Vidakis

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The Use of Platelet Rich Plasma, Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 and Different Scaffolds in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Literature Review in Comparison with Own Clinical Experien... by Karl-Heinz Schuckert, Stefan Jopp, Magdalena Osadnik

“…Objectives: The purpose of this article was to review and critically assess the use of platelet rich plasma, recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 and different scaffolds (i.e. tricalciumphosphate, polycaprolactone, demineralized bone matrix and anorganic bovine bone mineral) in oral and maxillofacial surgery comparing the relevant literature and own clinical experience.Material and Methods: A literature review was conducted using MEDLINE, MEDPILOT and COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS. …”
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