High resolution satellite imaging 0.5U-size freeform telescope for CubeSat by Jacek Wojtanowski

“…In order to prevent optimization falling into numerous local minima of multi-variate merit function, the new design strategy was proposed. The optical design commercial software was supplemented by add-on responsible for dynamically modifying the set of variables in the loop during the optimization process.ResultsThe designed 250 mm f/4.9 telescope meets the assumed operational and volumetric criteria. …”
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MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS NANOFERRO FLUID FLOWS PASSING THROUGH A MAGNETIC POROUS SPHERE UNDER THERMAL RADIATION EFFECT by Basuki Widodo, Eirene Juwita Ningtyas Pamela, Dieky Adzkiya, Chairul Imron, Tri Rahayuningsih

“…The dimensional mathematical model is further transformed into non-dimensional mathematical model by using non-dimensional variables. The non-dimensional mathematical model is simplified using the similarity equation by utilizing the stream function. …”
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Supplier Selection and Order Allocation in A Pharmaceutical Wholesaler by Ryan Hikmah Fadilla, Cucuk Nur Rosyidi, Wakhid Ahmad Jauhari

“…As part of the system modeling, a sensitivity analysis was performed to explore the effects of specific parameters on the objective function and decision variables, assessing variations in inventory costs, shortage costs, and demand. …”
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Extreme combination of wind effects and analysis of wind load characteristics for low-rise buildings by Haiwei Guan, Yuji Tian, Yuliang Qi, Weihu Chen

“…Based on transcendental probability theory, the probability density functions of two non-Gaussian scalar sums of wind effects are derived from the relationship between the probability density of the sum of random variables and the joint probability density function of sub-random variables by Hermite polynomial transformation. …”
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GDP per capita vs foreign direct investment: key drivers of a country's technological leadership by Aleksy Kwilinski

“…A true fixed-effects stochastic frontier model was applied to panel data, based on the Cobb-Doug- las production function and the translogarithmic function, to evaluate the determinants of technological development and identify technical efficiency. …”
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Optimization Design of the Transmission System of Small-size Shrub Brush Cutter based on MATLAB by Yang Chunmei, Guo Minghui, Ma Yan, Liu Qianjun, Yang Tie

“…By determining the objective function of the transmission system,selecting the independent design variables,determining the constraints,the mathematical model of transmission system is established.The analysis and optimization of the design variables,objective function and the boundary conditions are carried out,the complex method optimization program of MATLAB is written,and by using its powerful ability of optimization design to optimize the transmission system of the brush cutter. …”
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The Fuzzy Response Surface Reliability Analysis Method of Turbine Blades by PAN Cheng-yi, WEI Wen-long, ZHANG Chun-yi

“…The analysis result shows that the blade reliability indexes decrease with the increase of fuzzy coefficient. Compared with the traditional method based on random variables, this method is more reasonable for the description of uncertainty, and the evaluation of reliability is more accurate theoretically.…”
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Domain knowledge-driven decomposition-based large-scale optimization for ship cabin structures by Puyu JIANG, Jun LIU, Qiangjun LUO, Yuansheng CHENG

“…Each girder size variable is separately grouped, and the corresponding subproblem's objective function is the weight of the cabin structure. …”
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Proposing Optimized Random Forest Models for Predicting Compressive Strength of Geopolymer Composites by Feng Bin, Shahab Hosseini, Jie Chen, Pijush Samui, Hadi Fattahi, Danial Jahed Armaghani

“…We present a comparative analysis of two hybrid models, Harris Hawks Optimization with Random Forest (HHO-RF) and Sine Cosine Algorithm with Random Forest (SCA-RF), against traditional regression methods and classical models like the Extreme Learning Machine (ELM), General Regression Neural Network (GRNN), and Radial Basis Function (RBF). Using a comprehensive dataset derived from various scientific publications, we focus on key input variables including the fine aggregate, GGBS, fly ash, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) molarity, and others. …”
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Cognitive performance classification of older patients using machine learning and electronic medical records by Monika Richter-Laskowska, Ewelina Sobotnicka, Adam Bednorz

“…Various ML techniques are evaluated to classify cognitive performance levels based on input features such as sociodemographic variables, lab results, comorbidities, Body Mass Index (BMI), and functional scales. …”
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Estimation of micro-extraction process hippuric acid for toluene exposure monitoring in urine samples by Behnaz Sarani, Mashaallah Rahmani, Ahmad Reza Abbasian

“…The independent variables for the micro-extraction process of hippuric acid were examined, while the response from the HA monitoring acted as the dependent variable. …”
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The Nebraska Nomogram for Autograft Planning (NNAP) a surgical planning tool for ipsilateral rotational autokeratoplasty by Collin Asheim, Ashok Puri, Helen Song, Brian Armstrong, Sam Navon, Ronald Krueger

“…A patient undergoing IRA with this software achieved successful graft placement, improved visual function, and no post-operative complication or rejection. …”
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Estimating Daily Rice Crop Evapotranspiration in Limited Climatic Data and Utilizing the Soft Computing Algorithms MLP, RBF, GRNN, and GMDH by Pouya Aghelpour, Hadigheh Bahrami-Pichaghchi, Farzaneh Karimpour

“…The ETc rates were calculated by seven meteorological variables, the FAO-56 Penman-Monteith equation, and the regional calibrated rice crop coefficient and considered as the reference data. …”
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行星变速器的模糊可靠性多目标优化设计 by 鲁成瑞, 张进生, 王志

“…An objective function for increasing the transmission efficiency and reliability of the planetary system and trying our best to reduce the weight is set up,through the linear weighted function method,the mathematical model of objective function is established.The weighting factors is determined by using the method of design variables normalization.Based on the fuzzy mathematics theory of reliability constraints and geometric constraint,the optimal design is carried out by using optimization toolbox in Matlab.To ensure the optimal parameter to meet the global optimal solution of objective function,stack calculation of the three local optimal solution are carried out.Through an example show that,by using multi-objective optimization method of fuzzy reliability design,the transfer efficiency and stability of the system are improved,the quality of the planet gear train is also reduced.…”
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IDENTIFICATION OF NOMINAL DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF AIRCRAFT GAS TEMPERATURE SENSORS by A. F. Sabitov, I. A. Safina

“…The heat transfer coefficient is calculated based on the expected operating conditions of the gas temperature sensors.The result of the study was that the parameters of the hyperbolic function of the nominal variables of the time constants for the dynamic model of the second order gas temperature sensors were found. …”
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Synthesis of evasive maneuver control of unmanned aerial vehicle for terminal restrictions by N. Y. Polovinchuk, S. V. Ivanov, L. I. Kotelnitskaya

“…The FV (flying vehicle) control is organized with maximum efficiency. Herewith, the maneuvering FV trajectory must satisfy the requirements of optimality for some given functions of the phase variables at the final time and the conditions of its path through a specified terminal area space. …”
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The Relationship between Optimism and Mindfulness with Cognitive Performance in Older Adults by Sanaz Ghannadi, Morteza Tarkhan

“…Furthermore, 34% of the variance in cognitive function was explained by optimism and mindfulness.Conclusion: Therefore, based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that optimism and mindfulness are important variables in predicting cognitive function (p < 0.05).…”
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Socio‑Economic Determinants of Construction Sector Development by Florian Gerth, Martin O’Brien, Karol S. Sikora

“…The empirical analysis applied uses data from the Statistical Yearbook of Cambodia (2021) to analyze the statistical relationship between socioeconomic , economic, demographic variables and construction. To do this, the study conducts a combination of regression analyses, Ordinary Least Squares in conjunction with Methods-of-Moments, while applying rigor to guarantee compliance with the CLR function assumptions. …”
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Optimizing physical education schedules for long-term health benefits by Liang Tan, Qin Chen, Jianwei Wu, Mingbang Li, Tianyu Liu

“…The developed DL model integrates convolutional neural network (CNN) layers to capture spatial features and long short-term memory (LSTM) layers to extract temporal patterns from demographic and activity-related variables. These features are combined through a fusion layer, and a customized loss function is employed to accurately predict fitness scores.ResultsExtensive experimental evaluation demonstrates that the proposed model consistently outperforms competitive baseline models. …”
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Optimizing the Production of LNG and NGL from Arab Crudes and Wet Gases by Adel M. Hemeida, Mohammed S. Al-Blehed, Saad El-Din Desouky

“…The developed model should be utilized as a useful tool to help the design of an efficient processing of natural gases. A great deal of the unlimited what if questions can be answered using this model. …”
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