Optimization of the reaction parameters of heavy naphtha reforming process using Pt-Re/Al2O3 catalyst system by Hussien A. Elsayed, Mohamed F. Menoufy, Seham A. Shaban, Hoda S. Ahmed, Bassem H. Heakal

“…Optimization of the catalytic process reaction conditions, i.e.; temperature, hydrogen pressure and liquid hourly space velocity (LHSV) was carried out with regard to conversion and selectivity. …”
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Optimized gallium extraction from Bayer liquor using ion exchange: Experimental modeling in batch mode and demonstration in continuous columns by Hesamoddin Gorzin, Mohadeseh Babaei Layaei, Mojtaba Dehghani, Mehrdad Mahmoudi, Salman Movahedirad

“…Employing Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with a Central Composite Design (CCD), the study identified optimal conditions that maximized gallium recovery (31.7%) while minimizing vanadium co-extraction (7.8%). …”
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How to Improve Blue–Green–Gray Infrastructure to Optimize River Cooling Island Effect on Riparian Zone for Outdoor Activities in Summer by Min Wang, Yuqing Su, Jieqiong Wang

“…The results showed that for Suzhou River, the green–blue–green–gray–green composition most effectively optimizes the river cooling island effect. …”
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A Mini Review of Plant Tissue Culture: The Role of Media Optimization, Growth Regulators in Modern Agriculture, Callus Induction and the Applications by Norrizah Jafaar Sidik, Hasan M. Agha, Abdulmutalib Alabeed Alkamil, Muneer Mohammed Saleh Alsayadi, Amjad Abdulhadi Mohammed

“…The review highlights the significance of selecting appropriate growth regulators and media types to optimize outcomes, such as callus induction, shoot and root regeneration, and large-scale micropropagation. …”
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Optimization of inoculum cell concentration for enhanced lipid production in laboratory-scale cultivation of the marine microalga Chlorella sp. for biofuel applications by Erma Rizah Abdul-Sani, Grace Joy Wei Lie Chin, Wilson Thau Lym Yong, Mailin Misson

“…However, the economic feasibility of microalgae-based biofuels depends on optimizing growth conditions in large-scale cultivation systems. …”
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Composites Cu–Ti₃SiC₂ Obtained via Extrusion-Based Additive Manufacturing: Structure and Tribological Properties by Maksim Krinitcyn, Egor Ryumin, Georgy Kopytov, Olga Novitskaya

“…The use of a low-energy additive manufacturing technique allows for the avoidance of the decomposition of the MAX phase while obtaining bulk samples. The optimal composition of 50 vol.% of Ti₃SiC₂ and 50 vol.% of Cu was selected based on the flow rate of feedstock melt and the density of the samples. …”
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Effects of non-vital bleaching agents and resin composites on the color stability, translucency, and whiteness index of stained teeth at different time intervals: a laboratory inve... by Oğuz Tavşan, Muhammet Fidan

“…Clinical relevance This study enhances the understanding of how different non-vital bleaching agents and resin composites affect the long-term optical properties of endodontically treated teeth, providing valuable insights for optimal material selection in esthetic restorations.…”
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Effects of Seed Rate and Harvesting Stage on Nutrient Composition and the Dry Matter Yield of Setaria pumila Grass Under Rain-Fed Conditions in Debre Markos, Ethiopia by Aynalem Binalf, Shashie Ayele, Zewdu Wondifraw

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Post-Natural Disasters Emergency Response Scheme Selection: An Integrated Application of Probabilistic T-Spherical Hesitant Fuzzy Set, Penalty-Incentive Dynamic Attribute Weights,... by Xuefeng Ding, Zijiang Pei

“…This paper presents an innovative methodology for the dynamic emergency response scheme selection (ERSS) problem in post-major natural disasters. …”
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Full cycle rice growth monitoring with dual-pol SAR data and interpretable deep learning by Ji Ge, Hong Zhang, Lu Xu, Wenjiang Huang, Jingling Jiang, Mingyang Song, Zihuan Guo, Chao Wang

“…This architecture incorporates feature-wise variable learning networks, interprets the importance of individual features, and optimizes the feature composition, significantly enhancing the interpretability of the DL model. …”
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Research of the energy characteristics of municipal solid waste in Cherkassy by Sigal O., Boulanger Q., Vorobiov L., Pavliuk N., Serhiienko R.

“…The waste management system of Ukraine, is being reformed to bring it in line with European standards for the use of the material and energy potential of waste. Selection of the optimal system should be based on the statistical representativeness of the results of a detailed analysis of the morphology of the municipal waste of each locality in accordance with the socio-economic profile of individual zones of the city and the seasons of the year, as well as the energy and environmental characteristics of the waste. …”
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Construction of regional rural landscape character identification system: A case of a riverine area along the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, China by Yunong Wu, Yulian Pan, Mengke Li, Yiyuan Sun

“…K-prototype clustering with improved weighting and elbow method coding was introduced to determine the optimal K-value for the 106 LC types. Boundary identification and unique segmentation using eCognition yielded 456 LC areas. …”
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Treatment decisions and surgery variables are predictors of better physical function after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Janis Nikkhah, Lukas Schöner, Carlos J. Marques, Christoph M. Pros, Reinhard Busse

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LD-aminopterin in the canine homologue of human atopic dermatitis: a randomized, controlled trial reveals dosing factors affecting optimal therapy. by John A Zebala, Alan Mundell, Linda Messinger, Craig E Griffin, Aaron D Schuler, Stuart J Kahn

“…Twice-weekly dosing negated efficacy despite having the same daily and weekly dose as effective once-weekly regimens. Optimal dosing in this homologue of human AD correlated with the concentration-selective accumulation of AICAR in vitro, consistent with AICAR mediating LD-aminopterin efficacy in AD.…”
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Determination of furan compounds in transformer oil by gas chromatography with new sorbents by A. A. Kartashova, V. F. Novikov

“…Authors considered the question of selection of the optimal sorbent for gas chromatographic determination of impurity compounds in transformer oils. …”
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Estimation of phytoplankton community composition from satellite data using a fuzzy and probabilistic combination model in mountainous reservoirs: A case of Huating Lake in spring... by Yixuan Qiu, Zhongya Fan, Huiyun Feng, Yutao Wang, Dan Li, Wencai Wang, Ruting Huang, Jingang Jiang

“…The [Chl-a] values obtained from these models were significantly correlated with the field data (R > 0.8). The optimal model was selected based on validation results. …”
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Development of co-doped ZnS-CdS quantum dots based composite sensor for the detection of cefixime (CXM) and tetracycline (TET), and application in real samples from local dairies by Shakiba Javaheri, Fatemeh Keshavarzi, Changiz Karami

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Assessing health risk reduction from road traffic noise: The impact of vehicle composition and traffic speed in the transition to electric vehicles – A prediction in Sapporo City,... by Farah Elida Selamat, Junta Tagusari

“…This study demonstrated that transitioning to EVs effectively reduces health risks associated with road traffic noise and identifies the optimal traffic conditions for minimizing these risks. …”
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From Pairwise Comparisons of Complex Behavior to an Overall Performance Rank: A Novel Alloy Design Strategy by Rafael Herschberg, Lisa Rateau, Laure Martinelli, Fanny Balbaud-Célérier, Jean Dhers, Anna Fraczkiewicz, Gérard Ramstein, Franck Tancret

“…In this case, the method is applied to the design of wear-resistant hard-facing alloys by also associating it with a combinatorial optimization of their composition by a multi-objective genetic algorithm. …”
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Optimization of Water Based Drilling Fluid Produced Using Modified Nigerian Bentonite and Natural Biopolymers: Reduced experiment and Response Surface Methodology by A. Arinkoola, T. Salawudeen, K. Salam, M. Jimoh, Z. Atitebi, G. Abidemi

“…Mud samples were prepared with polymers according to mud formulations currently used in the wells drilling with properties varied and optimized in a Reduced Central Composite Design (RCCD). …”
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