Optimization of ultrasound assisted extraction of sappan (Caesalpinia sappan L) wood for preparation of high quality extract by Moh Djaeni, Setia Budi Sasongko, Devi Yuni Susanti, F Widhi Mahatmanti, Andri Cahyo Kumoro, Laeli Kurniasari

“…This study optimized the Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE) of sappan wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) using Central Composite Design-Response Surface Methodology (CCD-RSM) and investigated its kinetics. …”
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STRUCTURE ANALYSIS AND MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION DESIGN OF A DEWATERING BUCKET FOR A PULSATOR WASHING MACHINE by CAI Yun, PENG Liang, LIU Xue, CHENG ZhiWen

“…Using Central Composite Design in ANSYS Workbench software,experimental points were selected,and the response surface model of an inner barrel was built. …”
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Investigation on Durability Behaviour and Optimization of Concrete with Triple-Admixtures Subjected to Freeze-Thaw Cycles in Salt Solution by Xuejiao Li, Wensheng Wang, Zhiqing Zhu, Kunkun Zheng

“…However, due to several more compositions of cement concrete with multiple mineral admixtures, it would take excessive trial mixtures to select the desired mixture proportion based on the conventional method. …”
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Comparison of Markowitz Model and DCC-tCopula-LVaR for Portfolio Optimization in the Tehran Stock Exchange by Gholamreza Taghizadegan, Gholamreza Zomorodian, Mirfeiz Fallahshams, Rasoul Saadi

“…While presenting a composite model, the extracted model should be examined to select the most efficient model to optimize the investment portfolio considering the conditions of investment uncertainty and non-linearity of the correlation between asset returns.Methods: To estimate DCC-tCopula-LVaR, first, the time series of the disturbance distribution of asset returns were estimated and standardized from the ARIMA-GARCH 1,1) model. …”
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Merging polymers of intrinsic microporosity and porous carbon-based zinc oxide composites in novel mixed matrix membranes for efficient gas separation by Muning Chen, Jiemei Zhou, Jing Ma, Weigang Zheng, Guanying Dong, Xin Li, Zhihong Tian, Yatao Zhang, Jing Wang, Yong Wang

“…However, achieving a simultaneous enhancement of permeability and selectivity remains a formidable challenge, due to the difficulty of achieving an optimal match between polymers and fillers. …”
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Response surface methodology and optimisation of laser powder bed fusion process parameters for fabrication of pure nickel and Ni-TiC composites by Mwambe Polline, Sacks Natasha

“…Process parameters of laser power and scanning speed were selected according to the central composite design of experiments. …”
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Coffee processing waste as a reinforcing material in the preparation of chitosan-based magnetic composite for the removal of chromium (VI) from aqueous solution by Shimelis Kebede Kassahun, Amen Getaye, Konstantina Tsigkou, Irini Angelidaki

“…Based on this analysis, all selected parameters were found to be equally significant for the performance of the synthesized composite adsorbent. …”
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Electrochemical Sensing of Hg²⁺ Ions Using an SWNTs/Ag@ZnBDC Composite with Ultra-Low Detection Limit by Gajanan A. Bodkhe, Bhavna Hedau, Mayuri S. More, Myunghee Kim, Mahendra D. Shirsat

“…Electrochemical sensing investigations using differential pulse voltammetry revealed that the SWNTs/Ag@ZnBDC-modified glassy carbon electrode exhibited high selectivity toward Hg²⁺ ions over other metal ions (Cd²⁺, Co²⁺, Cr³⁺, Fe³⁺, and Zn²⁺), with optimal performance at pH 4. …”
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Effect of Eight Weeks Plyometric Training on Some Kinematic Parameters, Horizontal Jumping Power, Agility, and Body Composition in Elite Parkour Athletes by Abdolrasoul Daneshjoo, Soudabeh Raeisi

“…In this regard, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of an 8-week plyometric exercise program on knee kinematic parameters, body composition, agility and horizontal jumping power of Parkour athletes. …”
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3D printing strategies and mechanical performance assessment of continuous basalt-fibre/PA12 composites with high fibre volume fraction by P.L. Pichard, T. Le Gagne, L. Maheo, J. Dirrenberger, U. Lafont, A. Le Duigou

“…The latter are attributed to the localized porosity induced by the juxtaposition of adjacent filaments for the interfilament distance selected.…”
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Comprehensive quality profiling and multivariate analysis of rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars: integrating physical, cooking, nutritional, and micronutrient characteristics for enh... by Khaled M. H. Abdelsalam, Ahmed M. Shaalan, Germine M. AbouEl-Soud, Medhat A. E. El-Dalil, Abdelsalam M. Marei, Diaa Abd El-Moneim, Aly A. A. El-Banna, Sobhi F. Lamlom, Ahmed M. Abdelghany

“…RGQ encompasses multiple interconnected features including physical appearance, cooking properties, biochemical composition, nutritional components, and sensory aspects. …”
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Implementing a novel TOPSIS-sine cosine algorithm-based hybrid optimization in machining medium-hardened steel by Ramanuj Kumar, Mohammad Rafighi, Oğur İynen, M. Prem Kumar Reddy, Shrikant Zade, Mustafa Özdemir, Anish Pandey, Ramanpreet Singh

“…The elevated temperature contributes to rapid tool wear and negatively impacts surface quality. Optimizing tool selection, coating composition, geometry, and process variables is crucial for enhancing machinability. …”
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Ultra-small Ru nanoparticles supported on MgO modified Al2O3 for efficient selective hydrogenation of hydroquinone to 1,4-cyclohexanediol by Yongjun Wang, Cheng Han, Zaihui Fu, Minglin Xiang, Tao Liu, Xiaoshan Zhang, Yucheng Ou, Songhe Zhang, Bing Wang, Yingde Wang

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Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. cultivation in the conditions of light culture in vitro and ex vitro by E. A. Kalashnikova, R. N. Kirakosyan, A. V. Gushchin, K. G. Abubakarov, N. N. Sleptsov, S. K. Temirbekova, A. P. Glinushkin, O. V. Meleshina, N. Ya. Rebouh, M. M. Tareeva

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Reinjection of Produced Water into Formations in Unconventional Gas Reservoirs by Haosen Xing, Peng Zheng, Ping Yue, Yu Mu

“…It identifies critical challenges in current formation reinjection practices, including poor containment performance for injection layers, difficulties in optimal layer selection, and uncertainties in injection volume determination. …”
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Quality Evaluation Method for Base Baijiu Based on Support Vector Machine Optimized by Genetic and Bootstrap Aggregating Algorithm by PANG Tingting, ZHANG Guiyu, LIU Kecai, LI Xiaoping, TUO Xianguo, PENG Yingjie, ZENG Xianglin

“…The chemical composition of base baijiu is complex and diverse. A classification model for base baijiu of different sensory grades was established based on the gas chromatography-mass spectrometric (GC-MS) data for their volatile composition. …”
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Exploring turbulence and elastic deformation: Novel insights into dynamic instability in water-lubricated composite journal bearings for hub-type rim-driven thrusters by Wonvin Kim, Su Hyun Lim, Hyunsoo Hong, Dajeong Kang, Wonki Kim, Seung Yoon On, Ha Eun Lee, Sangyoon Bae, Seong Su Kim

“…Finally, we demonstrated that optimal performance can be achieved not only through adjustments in the operating conditions but also through the selection of composite bearing materials.…”
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Development of a chemically defined medium for Yarrowia yeasts using a strategy of biological mimicry by Oliver Birrenbach, Peter Czermak

“…We used a design of experiments approach based on the elemental composition of yeast for the arithmetic development and optimization of a defined medium for the Y. lipolytica auxotrophic strain PO1f. …”
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Determination of disintegration time using formulation data for solid dosage oral formulations via advanced machine learning integrated optimizer models by Mohammed Ghazwani, Umme Hani

“…Data preprocessing involved Min-Max normalization, outlier detection via Elliptic Envelope, and feature selection using Conditional Mutual Information, with hyperparameters optimized through the Water Cycle Algorithm. …”
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Performance Analysis of Hybrid Steel–Concrete and Timber–Concrete Composite Pile Systems in Variable Density Sandy Soils Using Experimental and Numerical Insights by Ibrahim Haruna Umar, Müge Elif Fırat, Hang Lin, Hamza Tijjani Shehu, Rihong Cao

“…Hybrid composite pile foundations face critical challenges in terms of optimizing load transfer mechanisms across variable soil densities, particularly in regions like Kano, Nigeria, characterized by loose to dense sandy deposits and fluctuating groundwater levels. …”
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