Robust Proactive Project Scheduling Model for the Stochastic Discrete Time/Cost Trade-Off Problem by Hongbo Li, Zhe Xu, Li Xiong, Yinbin Liu

“…Given the project budget and a set of activity execution modes, each with uncertain activity time and cost, the objective of the SDTCTP-B is to minimize the expected project makespan by determining each activity’s mode and starting time. …”
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Research and Application of Rock Burst Hazard Assessment of the Working Face Based on the CF-TOPSIS Method by Feng Zhu, Haowei Song, Bingxiang Huang, Binxin Hu, Siqi Li, Guangdong Song, Hua Zhang, Tongyu Liu, Fuwu Ma

“…The study introduces a novel variable coefficient method to optimize the conflict response problem and employs correlation forward and other techniques to minimize errors caused by large data differences. Based on these, the CRITIC objective weight algorithm model is established, and FAHP is used to optimize weighting factors to make the index weight of rock burst more reasonable, thus enhancing the accuracy of hazard assessment for working faces. …”
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A Distinctive Strategy for Catheter Ablation in Patients With Bilateral Common Ostium in the Inferior Pulmonary Veins: A Case Report by Zhaoyang Wei, Linan Gong, Zanzan Wang, Zheng Zuo, Zhiguo Zhang

“…To avoid esophageal injury and effectively isolate both pulmonary veins and the low‐voltage area with minimal ablation points, we used a single‐ring ablation approach. …”
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Implementation and Analysis of Clustering Techniques Applied on Pocket Switched Network by Muhammad Ali, Mah-Rukh Fida, Ameer Shakayb Arsalaan, Awais Adnan

“…This paper therefore evaluates existing clustering techniques for terrestrial social network with the end aim of minimizing communication overhead by identifying those message carriers that can bring message closer to destination node. …”
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Developmental Pathways Pervade Stem Cell Responses to Evolving Extracellular Matrices of 3D Bioprinted Microenvironments by Quyen A. Tran, Visar Ajeti, Brian T. Freeman, Paul J. Campagnola, Brenda M. Ogle

“…Moreover, 2D cultures undergo minimal ECM remodeling and are ill-equipped to stimulate pathways associated with development.…”
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The role of sensors in smart agriculture by Seyyed Nourkhah, Goran Cirovic, Seyyed Edalatpanah

“…Smart agriculture, also known as precision agriculture, allows farmers to maximize yields using minimal resources such as water, fertilizer, and seeds. …”
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Reevaluating the necessity of static shift correction in magnetotelluric inversion by Jingzhong Zeng, Jingzhong Zeng, Xiaobin Chen, Xiaobin Chen, Peijie Wang, Zhongyin Liu, Zhongyin Liu, Juntao Cai, Juntao Cai

“…Synthetic and field data tests indicate that the reduced inclusion of apparent resistivity data has minimal impact on inversion results, and due to the exclusion of data influenced by static shift, the inversion accurately reflects deep anomalous structures. …”
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Analysis of the effect of cutting mode and coolant on the formation of burrs when drilling aluminum alloy AK5Mch by O. P. Evdokimova, D. S. Makashin

“…This study showes that drilling AK5MCH with a cutting speed of 42 m/min using a coolant is advantageous, as it leads to the least tool wear and minimal burr formation.…”
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The Effect of Conventional and Mini-Invasive Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Neutrophil Activation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting by Martina Kolackova, Jan Krejsek, Vladimir Svitek, Pavel Kunes, Jiri Mandak, Zdenka Holubcova, Vladimir Lonsky

“…The first group was operated with conventional CPB, while the second group was operated with minimally invasive CPB (mini-CPB). We detected enhanced level of IL-10 during surgery and at the end of surgery in both groups of patients. …”
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Restoration Strategy for Urban Power Distribution Systems Considering Coupling with Transportation Networks Under Heavy Rainstorm Disasters by Dongli Jia, Zhao Li, Yongle Dong, Xiaojun Wang, Mingcong Lin, Kaiyuan He, Xiaoyu Yang, Jiajing Liu

“…In the disaster progression stage, SOPs are utilized to enable the flexible reconfiguration and islanding of the DN, minimizing load loss. In the post-disaster recovery stage, the MESS and repair crew are optimally dispatched, taking into account the state of the TN to expedite power restoration. …”
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Predictive Online Transient Stability Assessment for Enhancing Efficiency by Rui Ma, Sara Eftekharnejad, Chen Zhong

“…This data reduction is enabled by generative and adversarial networks (GAN), which predict voltage time-series data following a transient event, thereby minimizing the need for extensive data. A classifier embedded in the generative network deploys the predicted data to determine the stability of the system. …”
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Methods to Reduce Forest Residue Volume after Timber Harvesting and Produce Black Carbon by Deborah S. Page-Dumroese, Matt D. Busse, James G. Archuleta, Darren McAvoy, Eric Roussel

“…We describe several alternative methods for reducing nonmerchantable forest residues that will help remove excess woody biomass, minimize detrimental soil impacts, and create charcoal for improving soil organic matter and carbon sequestration.…”
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Vehicle-routing problem for low-carbon cold chain logistics based on the idea of cost–benefit by Yan Liu, Fengming Tao, Rui Zhu

“…Therefore, based on the idea of cost–benefit, a comprehensive vehicle routing problem optimization model with the objective function of minimizing the cost of unit satisfied customer is presented. …”
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Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in Genetically Selected Mouse Lines: Genetic Linkage with Quantitative Trait Locus Controlling Antibody Response by Francisca Vorraro, Wafa H. K. Cabrera, Orlando G. Ribeiro, José Ricardo Jensen, Marcelo De Franco, Olga M. Ibañez, Nancy Starobinas

“…Trypanosoma cruzi infection was studied in mouse lines selected for maximal (AIRmax) or minimal (AIRmin) acute inflammatory reaction and for high (HIII) or low (LIII) antibody (Ab) responses to complex antigens. …”
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e-TEP Retromuscular Repair for Recurrent Incisional Hernias: Report of Three Cases by Vikal Chandra Shakya, Bikram Byanjankar, Rabin Pandit, Anang Pangeni, Anir Ram Moh Shrestha

“…The e-TEP technique is a relatively new method of providing minimal access surgery to these patients utilizing the previously unaccessed retromuscular (Rives and/or preperitoneal) space for the repair of these recurrent incisional hernias.…”
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On uniform controllability of 1D transport equations in the vanishing viscosity limit by Laurent, Camille, Léautaud, Matthieu

“…We give upper and lower bounds on the minimal time needed to control to zero, uniformly in the vanishing viscosity limit.We assume that the vector field varies on the whole interval except at one point. …”
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A cooperative search algorithm-based flood forecasting framework: application across diverse Chinese catchments by Jinhai Yang, Lei Wen, Junliang Guo, Yiru Chen, Yongchen Zhu, Yun Wang, Meihong Ma, Meihong Ma

“…Key findings demonstrate that: 1) CSA achieved high Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE >0.9) with only 16 optimization trials on average, outperforming the SCE-UA algorithms; 2) The model performed exceptionally in data-sparse regions, achieving NSE values >0.9 even with minimal datasets; and 3) Enhanced runoff routing via GIUH enabled accurate simulation of extreme rainfall events. …”
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Optimal Joint Expected Delay Forwarding in Delay Tolerant Networks by Jia Xu, Xin Feng, Wen Jun Yang, Ru Chuan Wang, Bing Qing Han

“…This paper aims to provide an optimal joint expected delay forwarding (OJEDF) protocol which minimizes the expected delay while satisfying a certain constant on the number of forwardings per message. …”
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Formulated Beta-Cyfluthrin Shows Wide Divergence in Toxicity among Bird Species by Laura M. Addy-Orduna, María-Elena Zaccagnini, Sonia B. Canavelli, Pierre Mineau

“…This study emphasizes the need for testing a broader range of species with potentially toxic insecticides, using modern up and down test designs with minimal numbers of birds.…”
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Targeted therapeutic strategies for Nectin-4 in breast cancer: Recent advances and future prospects by Yufei Wang, Guangliang Li, Hanying Wang, Quan Qi, Xian Wang, Haiqi Lu

“…These therapies offer novel strategies for delivering targeted treatments to Nectin-4-expressing cancer cells, enhancing treatment efficacy and minimizing off-target effects. In conclusion, this review aims to provide an overview of the latest advances in understanding the role of Nectin-4 in breast cancer and discuss the future development prospects of Nectin-4 targeted agents.…”
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