A Modified Social Spider Optimization for Economic Dispatch with Valve-Point Effects by Wenqiang Yang, Tingli Cheng, Yuanjun Guo, Zhile Yang, Wei Feng

“…This dispatch is generally formulated with nonsmooth and nonconvex cost function due to valve-point effects and various constraints, where the conventional methods are inapplicable. An improved social spider optimization algorithm, namely, ISSO, is proposed in this paper to solve the ED problem with valve-point effects. …”
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Enhancing curve smoothness with whale optimization algorithm in positivity and monotonicity-preserving interpolation by Salwa Syazwani Mahzir, Md Yushalify Misro

“…This study integrated a metaheuristic optimization method, specifically the whale optimization algorithm (WOA), to enhance the positivity and monotonicity-preserving interpolation methods by optimizing the free shape parameter. …”
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Design optimization for enhancing performances of integrated planar inductor for power electronics applications by M. Si Ahmed, Y. Guettaf, A. Mokaddem, A. Mokhefi, A. Hamid, P. Spiteri, F. Z. Medjaoui

“…In this work, the performance of an integrated planar inductor with a square geometric shape using different materials for the substrate: Ni-Fe, Mn-Zn and Ni-Zn have been analyzed and investigated in order to assess the impact of the substrate material on the performance of the integrated planar inductor and to determine the optimal material in the various applications of power modules in power electronics. …”
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Response Surface Methodology for Modelling and Optimizing Efficiency in Deep Well Pumping Systems by Nuri Orhan, Murat Çavuşlar, Meki Solmaz, Muhammet Emre Erdem

“…This study presents research on modelling the efficiency and flow rate of deep well pumping facilities using the response surface method, evaluating the models, and assessing optimization based on target flow rate. …”
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Optimal timing to transfer embryos for women who underwent hysteroscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Chang Liu, Zhiqi Liao, Lei Cai, Xueqi Gong, Yanan Li, Yunan He, Yinwei Chen

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the optimal time interval between hysteroscopy and embryo transfer. …”
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Study on Optimization of Geothermal Tail Water Reinjection Process in Moderately Deep Sandstone by Hongyan Li, Pengtao Wang, Bin Liu, Xianyu Zhang, Shiyan Guo, Hui Xiao, Hai Huang

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Optimal dosage and effectiveness of imagery practice on athletes’ mental health: a Bayesian multilevel meta-analysis by Xuda Zhang, Shiao Zhao, Sanfan Ng, Yiran Liu, Taihe Liang, Chon In Lao, Ziheng Ning

“…This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and optimal dosage of imagery practice on athletes’ mental health outcomes.MethodsA total of 24 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), encompassing 1,294 athletes, were synthesized using a Bayesian multilevel meta-analysis in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. …”
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Wireless Sensor Network Coverage Optimization: Comparison of Local Search-Based Heuristics by Krzysztof Trojanowski, Artur Mikitiuk

“…The Maximum Lifetime Coverage Problem (MLCP) requires heuristic optimization methods due to its complexity. A real-world problem model determines how a solution is represented and the operators applied in these heuristics. …”
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Research on Dynamic Balance of Spindle Rotor System Based on Particle Swarm Optimization by Zhan Wang, Dongzheng Li, Zinan Wang, Aoxiang Liu, Ruiyao Tao

“…The vibration amplitude that is greatly reduced after optimization balance is presented under different conditions. …”
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Biologically active metabolites of Alcaligenes faecalis: diversity, statistical optimization, and future perspectives by Sayed E. El-Sayed, Neveen A. Abdelaziz, Mohammad Y. Alshahrani, Ghadir S. El-Housseiny, Khaled M. Aboshanab

“…A. faecalis has an industrial role in biodegradation, biosurfactants, and different enzyme production. In this review, the up-to-date various Response Surface Methodology methods (RSM) that can be employed for statistical optimization of the bioactive secondary metabolites have been discussed and highlighted, pointing out the optimal use of each method, current challenges, and future directions.…”
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Simulation Analysis and Optimization of Board-Level Power Integrity Based on PDN Impedance by YANG Guotao, LIU Haiyang, LI Ming

“…The study began with analyses related to an equivalent model representing board-level capacitance, the decoupling effects of different capacitor combinations, and relevant optimization methods based on the full-band PDN composition. …”
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Ship Trim Optimization: Assessment of Influence of Trim on Resistance of MOERI Container Ship by Salma Sherbaz, Wenyang Duan

“…The purpose of this study is to present MOERI container ship (KCS) hull trim optimization by employing computational methods. KCS hull total resistances and trim and sinkage computed values, in even keel condition, are compared with experimental values and found in reasonable agreement. …”
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Optimasi Biaya Distribusi pada HFVRP Menggunakan Algoritma Particle Swarm Optimization by Ismanitami Lukman, Rosmalina Hanafi Hanafi

“…The model in this research is the HFVRP where vehicles have different capacities, variable costs, and fixed costs. …”
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Optimization of particle swarm for force uniformity of personalized 3D printed insoles by Zhao Jiali, Liu Jinhai, Liu Yuan

“…Furthermore, this research validates the effectiveness of the optimization method through 3D printing technology, providing a theoretical foundation for the design and optimization of personalized 3D-printed insoles. …”
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Voriconazole-Loaded Nanohydrogels Towards Optimized Antifungal Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Patients by Shaul D. Cemal, María F. Ladetto, Katherine Hermida Alava, Gila Kazimirsky, Marcela Cucher, Romina J. Glisoni, María L. Cuestas, Gerardo Byk

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Optimization of Wetland Environmental DNA Metabarcoding Protocols for Great Lakes Region Herpetofauna by Olivia M. Ruppert, Jared J. Homola, Jeannette Kanefsky, Alyssa Swinehart, Kim T. Scribner, John D. Robinson

“…Characterization of herpetofauna diversity in different wetland types may help guide conservation strategies. …”
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Recent advancements in alternative energies, technological innovations, and optimization strategies for seaport decarbonization by Asif Raihan, Md Al Hasnat, Syed Masiur Rahman, Mohammad Ridwan, Md Masudur Rahman, Md Tasbirul Islam, Tapan Sarker, Bablu Kumar Dhar, ABM Mainul Bari

“…Ports' emission reduction optimization alternatives were evaluated under different conditions. …”
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Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization of Urban Roundabout Road Design Parameters Based on CFD by Hangyu Zhang, Sihui Dong, Shiqun Li, Shuai Zheng

“…In order to alleviate the traffic pressure in the roundabout, this paper changes the road design parameters of the roundabout, uses a CFD method combined with sensitivity analysis to study the influence of different inlet angles, lane numbers, and the outer radius on the pressure, and seeks the road design parameter scheme with the optimal mitigation effect. …”
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Optimal surgical timing for congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a non-ECMO center: a retrospective study by Chao Liu, Hui Zhang, Ying Wang, Fei Wang, Tao Wu, Lishuang Ma, Zhong Feng, Yan-Dong Wei, Jing-Na Li, Yu-Lin Jiang

“…Background This study aims to address the timing of repair for severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) without the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and to determine the feasibility of an earlier intervention to avoid deaths associated with non-repair in patients who are more challenging to stabilize without ECMO.Methods This single-center retrospective study was conducted on neonates with CDH from 2013 to 2023. …”
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Automatic melanoma detection using an optimized five-stream convolutional neural network by Vida Esmaeili, Mahmood Mohassel Feghhi, Hadi Seyedarabi

“…These challenges include the lack of a balanced dataset, high variability within melanoma lesions, differences in the locations of skin lesions in images, the similarity between different skin lesions, and the presence of various artifacts. …”
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