A structural health monitoring data reconstruction method based on VMD and SSA-optimized GRU model by Xiaoliang Jia, Guoyan Zhang, Zhiqiang Wang, Huacong Li, Jing Hu, Songlin Zhu, Caiwei Liu

“…To address this challenge, this study develops a method combining Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD) and Sparrow Search Algorithm (SSA)-optimized Gate Recurrent Unit (GRU) for recovering structural response data. …”
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Optimized exposer region-based modified adaptive histogram equalization method for contrast enhancement in CXR imaging by Shivam Gangwar, Reeta Devi, Nor Ashidi Mat Isa

“…This study presents an advanced Exposure Region-Based Modified Adaptive Histogram Equalization (ERBMAHE) method, further optimized using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to enhance contrast, preserve brightness, and strengthen fine details. …”
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Carbon Emission Reduction in Traffic Control: A Signal Timing Optimization Method Based on Rainbow DQN by Juan Lv, Zhaowei Wang, Jianxiao Ma

“…To improve intersection traffic flow and reduce vehicle energy consumption and emissions at intersections, a signal optimization method based on deep reinforcement learning (DRL) is proposed. …”
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A configuration and scheduling optimization method for integrated energy systems considering massive flexible load resources by Zihao Wang, Shenhua Wang, Hanwen Ni, Junyin Wang, Jun Zhang

“…Flexible loads were categorized into three types to match different electricity consumption patterns. Additionally, an enhanced Kepler Optimization Algorithm (EKOA) was proposed, incorporating chaos mapping and adaptive learning rate strategies to improve search scope, convergence speed, and solution efficiency. …”
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Registration of dermatoscopic images of skin neoplasms and detection of structural differences by A. F. Smalyuk, A. G. Zhukovets, N. M. Trizna

“…A method for correcting the desynchronization of images using the structural similarity index as a similarity metric, and the sinecosine algorithm as an optimization algorithm is proposed. …”
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Optimization of the treatment of caries permanent teeth with different degree of enamel resistance beside children with innate unjoining lip and palate by G. G. Ashurov, S. A. Obidov, S. M. Karimov

“…Aim. To select the optimal method for caries treatment of permanent teeth with different degree of enamel cariesresistance in children with innate unjoining lip and palate.   …”
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Improving the efficacy against cucumber root-knot nematode and Alleviating the phytotoxicity of fluopyram by optimizing the application method by Yang Liu, Lin Dong, Yuan Gao, Kai Wang, Lingtao Meng, Beixing Li, Daxia Zhang, Feng Liu

“…However, as a common non-fumigation nematicide, its distribution in soil was often the key limiting factor that determined the efficacy and efficiency. To optimize the utilization of fluopyram against RKN, the control efficacy of application methods including blending-of-soil, root-irrigation, drip-irrigation, and furrow-irrigation and the correlation between nematicide distribution and efficacy were studied. …”
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A Delphi-based framework for optimizing nurse staffing in Chinese hospitals by Waner Wang, Waner Wang, Gege Li, Jiangfeng Pu, Tiemei Shen, Zhanghao Xie, Lifang Chen, Hong Cui, Peng Xu, Huigen Huang, Huigen Huang

“…Based on the results, we recommend that hospitals implement the evaluation system to regularly monitor and optimize their nursing staffing levels. Moreover, further research may help explore the long-term effects of this system on patient outcomes and nurse retention rates across different hospital settings. …”
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Optimization of <i>Sargassum bovianum</i> Extraction Techniques for Germination of Wheat, Canola, and Corn Under Different Salinity Stress by Mehdi Derafshi, Akbar Hassani, Setareh Amanifar, Mohammad Babaakbari, Narges Hematimatin, Behnam Asgari Lajayer, Tess Astatkie, G. W. Price

“…These findings can help growers optimize the germination and growth of these important crops.…”
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Method-Driven Physicochemical Profiling of <i>Aconitum pendulum</i> Bush Polysaccharides and Optimization of Extraction Protocols by Mingkun Meng, Linlin Zhao, Chunqiao Shi, Yuying Song, Qingya Yu, Mengjia Li, Xing Yang, Yue Liu, Tong Xu, Yi Zhang

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study aimed to characterize the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activities of polysaccharides from Aconitum pendulum Bush processed through different methods (the polysaccharide from A. pendulum (DT), the polysaccharide from A. pendulum processed with zanba (Z-DT), the polysaccharide from A. pendulum processed with highland barley wine (Q-DT), and the polysaccharide from A. pendulum processed with hezi (H-DT)). …”
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Development of Sub-channel Program and Multi-objective Optimization Method Research for Printed Circuit Heat Exchanger by CHEN Liqin, HUO Honglei, XIE Renyao, YANG Yi

“…The optimization design method studied in this paper is more in line with the design requirements of the small Brayton cycle system scheme, and has a guiding role in the design of PCHE for special application scenarios.…”
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Optimizing restoration of intestinal function in moderate-risk surgical patients with abdominal emergencies using different infusion therapy regimens by O. M. Klyhunenko, O. V. Kravets, V. A. Sedinkin

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Optimization of Retrospective Gated-ECG Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography by Dose Reduction in Patients with Different Body Mass Indexes by Behzad Fazlkhah, Mona Fazel Ghaziyanii, Leyla Dinparast, Vahid Alinejad, Yunus Soleymani, Davood Khezerloo

“…Background: The reduction of patient radiation dose in coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) with acceptable image quality is considered an important factor in the research.Objective: This study aims to optimize the CCTA protocol using a retrospective Electrocardiogram (ECG)-gated axial scan protocol in patients with different Body Mass Indexes (BMIs).Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 66 patients into three main groups: 80 kVp (Group A), 100 kVp (Group B), and 120 kVp (Group C), underwent CCTA. …”
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The Impact of Different Government Subsidy Methods on Low-Carbon Emission Reduction Strategies in Dual-Channel Supply Chain by Cheng Che, Yi Chen, Xiaoguang Zhang, Zhihong Zhang

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Determining the parameters of different Muskingum models with chimp optimization algorithm and verifying them using the Daechung flood of 2014 and 2018 by Farshad Haiati, Behrouz Yaghoubi, Sara Nazif

“…The chimp meta-heuristic algorithm has been used to determine the parameters of different Muskingum models, which are defined as optimization problems. …”
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Upcycling cement kiln dust for manufacturing clay bricks fired at different temperatures: RSM and ANN-GA hybrid-optimization by Rahma Mebarkia, Mansour Bouzeroura, Messaouda Boumaaza, Nasser Chelouah, Ahmed Belaadi, Ibrahim M.H. Alshaikh, Yazid Chetbani, Djamel Ghernaout

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Optimization of Suspender Cable Force of Long-Span Concrete Arch Bridges Based on Embedded Matrix Method by Kaizhong Xie, Mengsheng Yu, Xinyu Yao, Longlin Wang, Tianzhi Hao, Hua Wang

“…In order to simplify the completion process of cable force optimization and adjustment in long-span concrete-filled steel tube arch bridges, a new method was proposed in the present study. …”
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Calculation method of impingement depth and multiple objective optimizations of nozzle layout for aviation gears considering windage by Linlin Li, Yuanjun Ye, Yuzhong Zhang, Kai Zhao

“…To obtain the best oil jet lubrication effect, the multi-objective optimization design method of oil jet streamline layout parameters with the largest impingement depth and the smallest impingement depth difference between two gears was proposed. …”
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Internal sound field reconstruction method based on optimal arrangement of sound monitoring points near the cabin inner surface by Shengguo Shi, Qiang Guo, Huihui He, Xinyu Wang

“…Besides, the optimum performance of different optimization algorithms is compared. The results show that the proposed method is more accurate than the traditional equivalent source method when the number of monitoring points is the same, and the QPSO algorithm shows the best monitoring point location optimization performance. …”
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Optimization of K-Shaped Metal Sealing Ring for Subsea Tubing Hanger Based on Response Surface Method by Huan Xie, Hongxia Zhang, Yiwei Fan, Liyuan Liu, Wei Zeng

“…Considering the numerous structural parameters of the K-shaped metal sealing ring and the significant differences in their impact on sealing performance, a multifactor analysis method was applied to conduct a sensitivity analysis of the sealing performance. …”
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