An analytical optimal calibration framework of bonded particle model for rock strength envelop modelling by Xiaoxiong Zhou, Hongyi Xu, Qiuming Gong, Yanan Ma, Weiqiang Xie

“…In the second stage, a finite difference gradient optimization method was used to further approximate the optimal bond parameters. …”
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Optimizing the Operation of an Electrolyzer with Hydrogen Storage Using Two Different Methods: A Trade-Off Between Simplicity and Precision in Minimizing Hydrogen Production Costs Using Day-Ahead Market Prices by Lukas Saars, Marius Madsen, Jörg Meyer

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Optimal DMD Koopman Data-Driven Control of a Worm Robot by Mehran Rahmani, Sangram Redkar

“…The dynamic mode decomposition (DMD) method is used to generate the Koopman operator. Finally, a linear quadratic regulator (LQR) control method is applied for the control of the worm robot. …”
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Evaluating the Effect of China’s Carbon Emission Trading Policy on Energy Efficiency of the Construction Industry Based on a Difference-in-Differences Method by Shasha Xie, Jinjing Wang

“…In this article, the implementation of carbon emission trading is regarded as a quasi-natural experiment, and the impact of the carbon emission trading policy on the energy efficiency of the construction industry is evaluated by analyzing the panel data related to the energy of the construction industry in 30 provincial regions from 2008 to 2016 through a difference-in-differences method. The main conclusions are as follows. …”
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Assessment of Bone Aging—A Comparison of Different Methods for Evaluating Bone Tissue by Paweł Kamiński, Aleksander Gali, Rafał Obuchowicz, Michał Strzelecki, Adam Piórkowski, Marcin Kociołek, Elżbieta Pociask, Joanna Kwiecień, Karolina Nurzyńska

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Results of Using Different Brain Reperfusion Methods in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke by A. G. Khadisova, T. V. Zakhmatova, T. V. Sergeeva

“…The importance of various neuroimaging methods (multislice computed tomography, computed angiography, duplex ultrasound of extra- and intracranial arteries) for timely diagnosis and determination of optimal revascularization tactics was noted.…”
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Effects of Different Blanching Methods and Freezing Rates on Textural Properties of Prepared Broccoli by ZHAO Yinuo, JIN Xin, BI Jinfeng, XIE Yitong, DU Ting

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A Prospective Comparative Study of Different Methods of Cranioplasty: Our Institutional Experience by Hemant Sable, Mukesh P. Patel, Kalpesh B. Shah

“…Aim The aim of this study was to compare risk factors, complications, and the need for reoperation associated with different methods of cranioplasty, which are implemented in our institute. …”
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Effect of Different Annealing Methods on ULTEM 9085 Parts Manufactured by Material Extrusion by Javaid Butt, Habib Afsharnia, Md Ashikul Alam Khan, Vahaj Mohaghegh

“…This work provides a useful comparison among different annealing methods that can be used to enhance the performance of ULTEM 9085 parts for different engineering applications.…”
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Electrochemical Differences in the Passivity State of Reinforced Concrete for Two Mix Design Methods by Jorge Alberto Briceño-Mena, Mercedes Guadalupe Balancán-Zapata, Edurado Jesús Pérez-García, Demetrio Nieves-Mendoza, Pedro Castro-Borges

“…Hence, the importance of achieving optimal proportioning methods. This paper presents and discusses the electrochemical differences in the passivity state of reinforced concrete specimens designed using two proportioning methods: M1 prioritizes the ultimate strength of the element, and M2 focuses on sustainability through optimized aggregate arrangement and reduced cement content. …”
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Influence of ambient light on the accuracy of different face scanning methods: an in-vitro study by Paul Ulrich Keil, Florian Beuer, Alexey Unkovskiy, Ece Atay, Marie-Elise Jennes

“…Abstract Background Face scanners provide a viable method for capturing a patient’s face geometry. To optimize their accuracy, influencing factors, like the ambient light, need to be examined. …”
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Effect of Different Fermentation Methods on the Physicochemical, Bioactive and Volatile Characteristics of Wolfberry Vinegar by Xiao Qiang, Man Zhao, Ting Xia, Qi Wang, Junwei Yu, Changsheng Qiao, Huimin Zhang, Shiyang Lv, Yanhua Liu, Min Wang

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The assessment of the use of vehicles with different types of drive in car-sharing systems by Ewelina Sendek-Matysiak

“…To this end, an original procedure was proposed, taking into account the analysis of secondary data on car-sharing fleets in Poland, expert studies conducted among operators of these services, and mathematical analyses using multi-criteria decision support methods (point method of multi-criteria evaluation, MAJA). …”
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Evaluation of the Performance of Three Different Methods Used in the Identification of Rigid Body Properties by R.A.B. Almeida, A.P.V. Urgueira, N.M.M. Maia

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Proposing New Methods to Estimate the Safety Level in Different Parts of Freeway Interchanges by Hamid Behbahani, Sayyed Mohsen Hosseini, Alireza Taherkhani, Hemin Asadi, Seyed Alireza Samerei

“…Estimating safety level in different parts of freeway interchanges through a new proposed method was considered in this paper. …”
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Microbiological Assessment of the Different Hand Drying Methods and Washroom Environment Cross-Contamination by Fayza Kouadri

“…This research compared the effectiveness of three different hand drying methods—paper towels, the use of warm air dryers in stationary hands position, and the use of air drying while hand rubbing—and their potential for cross-contamination of other users and the surrounding environment. …”
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Study on the quality characteristics of jujube slices under different pretreatment and drying methods by Zhengdong Wan, Zhuofan Ji, Dandan Zhao, Yamei Liu, Zhentao Zhang, Jianxiong Hao

“…This study investigates the effects of different pretreatment methods, cold plasma (CP) and ultrasound (US), as well as different drying techniques, including vacuum freeze-drying (FD), hot air drying (HAD), and microwave coupled with pulsed vacuum drying (MPVD), on the quality characteristics of winter jujube slices. …”
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A Comparison of the Impacts of Different Drying Methods on the Volatile Organic Compounds in Ginseng by Yun Xiang, Manshu Zou, Feilin Ou, Lijun Zhu, Yingying Xu, Qingqing Zhou, Chang Lei

“…GC-IMS fingerprints, principal component analysis (PCA), Euclidean distance analysis, partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA), and cluster analysis (CA) can distinguish ginseng from different drying methods. A total of 29 VOCs can be used as the main characteristic markers of different drying methods in ginseng. …”
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Interaction Effects of Cucumber Varieties and Pruning Methods Across Different Growth Stages by Chen Cheng, Chaoyang Dong, Lu Wu, You Wu, Jiali Wang, Zhihong Gong, Liping Feng, Zhenfa Li, Feiyun Yang, Shenghong Zheng

“…In order to investigate the stage plant architecture and productivity characteristics of different cucumber varieties and pruning methods and to construct a comprehensive productivity evaluation system based on plant architecture parameters, this study used JY35 and JS206 as experiment materials and conducted a dual factor control experiment with variety and pruning methods (single-stem pruning (SP) and natural growth (NG)) to systematically analyze the key phenotypic characteristics and productivity indicators of cucumbers at different developmental stages based on variance analysis and principal component evaluation. …”
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Formulating a Blue Ocean Strategy in the Banking Services Industry: Enhancing Customer Satisfaction through Improved Demand Fulfillment and Presenting an Optimal Pattern by Manuchehr Ghanbari, Ali Sabzali Yameqani, Yousef Rabbani, Kobra Sabzali Yamaqani

“…Finally, using the backpack model and weights derived from the BWM method at different levels of the organization's budget, the corresponding measures were selected.   …”
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