Enhanced Unmanned Surface Vehicle Path Planning Based on the Pair Barracuda Swarm Optimization Algorithm: Implementation and Performance in Thousand Island Lake by Binghua Shi, Zeyu Liu, Zhou He, Chen Wang, Jia Guo

“…Path planning experiments were conducted on four simulated map environments with different ranges and complexities. Compared with state-of-the-art heuristic path planning methods, our method can identify the optimal path faster and has better stability. …”
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Enhanced IoT-Based Face Mask Detection Framework Using Optimized Deep Learning Models: A Hybrid Approach With Adaptive Algorithms by Parul Dubey, Pushkar Dubey, Celestine Iwendi, Cresantus N. Biamba, Deepak Dasaratha Rao

“…In the present study, a hybrid Flame-Sailfish Optimization (HFSO)-based deep learning framework is proposed. …”
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Development and optimization of a novel nanocarrier SabiWhite-loaded ethosomal gel for targeted skin inflammation complicated by multidrug-resistant pathogens by Gaofeng Shi, Yun Guo, Minlie Yang

“…A 3² factorial design was used to optimize phospholipid concentration and ethanol content, and their impact on vesicle size and entrapment efficiency (EE%) was assessed. …”
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Methods and challenges for coastal wetlands restoration in the Jianghan plain: integrating remote sensing, financial indicators and ecological indicators by Tao Jiang, Chunyu Yang, Esmira Guluzada, Nasiba Safarova, Xuezhi Zhang

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Machine Learning System for Predicting Cardiovascular Disorders in Diabetic Patients by A. Mayya, H. Solieman

“…To classify subjects with different diabetes types, predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetic patients using machine learning methods by finding the correlational indicators.Materials and methods. …”
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Optimizing Initial Vancomycin Dosing in Hospitalized Patients Using Machine Learning Approach for Enhanced Therapeutic Outcomes: Algorithm Development and Validation Study by Heonyi Lee, Yi-Jun Kim, Jin-Hong Kim, Soo-Kyung Kim, Tae-Dong Jeong

“… BackgroundVancomycin is commonly dosed using standard weight–based methods before dose adjustments are made through therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). …”
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HypE-GA based study on optimal design of standard floor facade windowing of high-rise office buildings facing energy saving in heating, cooling and lighting. by Weixiang Zhang, Jieli Sui

“…In addition, this paper proposes a method that can quickly find the Pareto optimal solution by clustering analysis on optimized results through Origin in multi-objective HypE-GA optimization study.…”
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A Prioritization Framework for Adaptation Responses for Climate Change-Induced Erosion in Island Beaches—Cases from the Aegean Islands, Greece by Isavela N. Monioudi, Dimitris Chatzistratis, Theodoros Chalazas, Antonis E. Chatzipavlis, Adonis F. Velegrakis, Olympos P. Andreadis, Efstratios N. Monioudis, Antigoni Nikolaou, Thomas Hasiotis

“…It involves the collation of various beach geo-spatial environmental and socio-economic data, which are then combined with erosion projections under different climatic scenarios. A Strengths–Weaknesses–Opportunities–Threats (SWOT) framework is employed for the indicator selection, and multi-criteria methods (Analytical Hierarchy Process—AHP, Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution—TOPSIS, Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluations—PROMETHEE II) are then used to optimize indicator weights and rank beach vulnerability. …”
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A Regret Theory-Based Decision-Making Method for Urban Rail Transit in Emergency Response of Rainstorm Disaster by Yuning Wang, Yingzi Liang, Hui Sun

“…Besides, the utilities and application costs of the emergency plans are also considered when defining the optimal emergency decision-making. This paper purposes the emergency decision-making model based on regret theory to define the optimal predisaster prevention method and ongoing responding measure for different disaster scenarios. …”
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A modified particle swarm optimization-based adaptive maximum power point tracking approach for proton exchange membrane fuel cells by Bhukya Laxman, Ramesh Gugulothu, Surender Reddy Salkuti

“…In this paper, a Modified Particle Swarm Optimization (MPSO) method is proposed for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) to optimize the power output of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs). …”
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Non-contrast photon counting computed tomography of the head: optimized modeling of off-focal radiation to reduce calvarium-related tissue inhomogeneity by Arwed Elias Michael, Martin Petersilka, Denise Schoenbeck, Matthias Michael Woeltjen, Julius Henning Niehoff, Christoph Moenninghoff, Tanja Kurzendorfer, Jan Borggrefe, Lukas Goertz, Jan Robert Kroeger

“…As a quantitative measure, there is a clear reduction of the signal difference of the gray and white matter at different distances from the calvarium (p < 0.001). …”
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A State-of-the-Art Review on Micro-Machining of Nitinol Shape Memory Alloys and Optimization of Process Variables Considering the Future Trends of Research by Souradeep Dutta, Deba Kumar Sarma, Jay Vora, Rakesh Chaudhari, Abhijit Bhowmik, Priyaranjan Samal, Sakshum Khanna

“…In this review process, the surface integrity, dimensional accuracy of the machined surface, cutting force and tool wear analysis during conventional and non-conventional micro-machining of NiTi SMA are evaluated mostly with the aid of input process variables like cutting speed, depth of cut, width of cut, types of coolants, tool coating, discharge voltage, capacitance, laser fluence, pulse duration, scan speed, electrolysis concentration and gap voltage. The optimization of process parameters using different methods during conventional and non-conventional micro-machining of NiTi SMAs is also analyzed. …”
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Optimizing Outdoor Micro-Space Design for Prolonged Activity Duration: A Study Integrating Rough Set Theory and the PSO-SVR Algorithm by Jingwen Tian, Zimo Chen, Lingling Yuan, Hongtao Zhou

“…This study proposes an optimization method based on Rough Set Theory (RST) and Particle Swarm Optimization–Support Vector Regression (PSO-SVR), aimed at enhancing the emotional dimension of outdoor micro-space (OMS) design, thereby improving users’ outdoor activity duration preferences and emotional experiences. …”
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Optimizing the Follow‐Up Interval After Successful Cold Knife Conization of CIN3: A 10‐Year Retrospective Cohort Study by Kun Fu, Kelsang Yangzom, Lucia Li, Lisha Wu, Yu Zhang

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An Adaptive PSO Approach with Modified Position Equation for Optimizing Critical Node Detection in Large-Scale Networks: Application to Wireless Sensor Networks by Abdelmoujib Megzari, Walid Osamy, Bader Alwasel, Ahmed M. Khedr

“…In response to this challenge, we present a method based on particle swarm optimization (PSO) for the detection of critical nodes. …”
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Optimization of the flow guiding fins configuration and tube arrangements in a shell and tube heat exchanger: coupling response surface methodology and CFD by Xiangmin Shao, Ali Marzban, Farzad Pourfattah, Omid Ali Akbari, Gholamreza Ahmadi, Nafiseh Emami, Soheil Salahshour

“…In the present study, the flow and heat transfer characteristics around a bundle of cam-shaped tubes have been numerically investigated using the finite volume method (FVM) in laminar and turbulent flows at different Reynolds numbers (Re). …”
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Explainable clinical diagnosis through unexploited yet optimized fine-tuned ConvNeXt Models for accurate monkeypox disease classification by Muhammad Waqar, Zeshan Aslam Khan, Shanzey Tariq Khawaja, Naveed Ishtiaq Chaudhary, Saadia Khan, Khalid Mehmood Cheema, Muhammad Farhan Khan, Syed Sohail Ahmed, Muhammad Asif Zahoor Raja

“…Deep learning (DL) has had an incredible influence on many different scientific areas over the past couple of decades. …”
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MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF HEATING RATE PRODUCT AT HIGH HEAT TREATMENT by M. M. Akhmedova, M. E. Akhmedov, A. F. Demirova, V. V. Pinyaskin

“…Methods of computing and mathematical modeling are all widely used in the study of various heat exchange processes that provide the ability to study the dynamics of the processes, as well as to conduct a reasonable search for the optimal technological parameters of heat treatment.This work is devoted to the identification of correlations among the factors that have the greatest effect on the rate of heating of the product at hightemperature heat sterilization in a stream of hot air, which are chosen as the temperature difference (between the most and least warming up points) and speed cans during heat sterilization.As a result of the experimental data warming of the central and peripheral layers compote of apples in a 3 liter pot at high-temperature heat treatment in a stream of hot air obtained by the regression equation in the form of a seconddegree polynomial, taking into account the effects of pair interaction of these parameters.…”
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Optimizing the Use of Solid-Phase Reversible Immobilization Beads for High-Throughput Full-Length 16S rDNA Sequencing Library Construction by Yinmei Li, Ziqiang He, Mimi Kong, Dong Jin

“…SPRI beads offer a viable method for recovering full-length 16S rDNA amplicons.…”
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Optimizing Clinical Decision Support System Functionality by Leveraging Specific Human-Computer Interaction Elements: Insights From a Systematic Review by Ali Azadi, Francisco José García-Peñalvo

“…These systems represent a significant advancement in medical information systems. However, optimizing their effectiveness requires accounting for various human-computer interaction (HCI) elements that influence their functionality and user acceptance. …”
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