An Optimal Hierarchical Decision Model for a Regional Logistics Network with Environmental Impact Consideration by Dezhi Zhang, Shuangyan Li, Jin Qin

“…Logistics operators are assumed to compete with logistics service fare and frequency, while logistics users minimize their own perceived logistics disutility given logistics operators’ service fare and frequency. …”
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Hybrid intelligent optimization strategy of battery swapping station for electric vehicles based on reinforcement learning by Hongwei Yi, Huan Zhang, Jianghong Li, Yanling Zhao

“…The GSO-PPO algorithm is constructed, where PPO algorithm learns the optimal scheduling strategy for the battery swapping station in a dynamic environment, and the GSO algorithm optimizes the hyperparameters of PPO and adjusts the weight of the reward function to achieve the multi-objective optimization of minimizing battery life, shortening vehicle waiting time, and efficiently managing grid load. …”
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Low-tech serious games in higher education: bridging the digital divide and enhancing student thinking and performance by Chong-Wen Chen

“…The proposed games are simple to execute and replicate, requiring minimal technical resources. This paper suggests that serious game design for theory courses in higher education can be effectively carried out in low-tech settings, avoiding the deepening of the digital divide while contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality).…”
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Optimization of an On-Grid Inverter for PV Applications Using Genetic Algorithms by Anis Ammous, Abdulrahman Alahdal, Kaiçar Ammous

“…In fact, the aim is to maximize the efficiency of the converter while minimizing its size and price under electrical constraints. …”
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Implementation of the Fuzzy Logic Controlled 31-Level Diode Switched Multilevel Inverter with Optimal Components for Solar PV-Fed System by Paneti Anjaneya Vara Prasad, C. Dhanamjayulu

“…Along with the numerous benefits of MLIs, reliability issues are critical due to the larger number of devices required to minimize THD. Several characteristics, such as total standing voltage (TSV), reliability, cost function (CF), efficiency, and overall power losses, are investigated for the developed 31-level MLIs. …”
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Latest Approved Therapies for Metastatic Melanoma: What Comes Next? by Farid Menaa

“…Improved therapeutic protocols shall overcome therapeutic limitations such as the (i) tolerability and safety (i.e., minimal toxic side-effects); (ii) progression free survival (e.g., reduced relapse disease frequency); (iii) duration response (i.e., decreased drug resistance). …”
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Optimizing fly ash and rice husk ash as cement replacements on the mechani-cal characteristics of pervious concrete by Navaratnarajah Sathiparan, Daniel Niruban Subramaniam

“…The findings demonstrate that FA and RHA can be effectively combined to manufacture pervious concrete that enhances performance, reduces costs, and minimizes environmental pollu-tants.…”

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM ENGINEERING (ESE): MODELING AND OPTIMIZATION OF A TEXTILE EFFLUENT DISCOLORATION PROCESS BY SORPTION by CARMEN ZAHARIA

“…In this system, environmental modeling and process optimization acts together for solving problems with environmental systems, especially for minimizing pollution, or eco-toxicological effects. …”
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Life-Cycle Management Strategy on Steel Girders in Bridges by Kevin K. L. So, Moe M. S. Cheung, Eric X. Q. Zhang

“…How to effectively maintain the bridge asset at a minimal cost and how to predict the time for future works are crucial, particularly when government funding sources become stretched. …”
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Mathematical Modeling for Pharmaco-Kinetic and -Dynamic Predictions from Controlled Drug Release NanoSystems: A Comparative Parametric Study by Grigorios P. Panotopoulos, Ziyad S. Haidar

“…We employed the χ2 minimization method and concluded that the Korsmeyer–Peppas model (or power-law model) provides the best fit, in all cases (the minimum value of χ2 per degree of freedom; χmin2/d.o.f. = 1.4183, with 2 free parameters or m = 2). …”
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Network Coded Wireless Cooperative Multicast with Minimum Transmission Cost by Xiumin Wang, Jin Wang, Shukui Zhang

“…In this paper, we propose a network coded hybrid source and cooperative exchange scheme to determine when to stop the source sending and start the exchange process, so as to minimize the total transmission cost. For the case when the clusters are predefined, we derive the expected total transmission cost with our hybrid scheme. …”
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Investigation of Energy Mechanism and Acoustic Emission Characteristics of Mudstone with Different Moisture Contents by Jingdong Jiang, Jie Xu

“…The above results indicate that the water erosion process on rock reduces the cohesive energy and cohesive force, destroys the micromechanical structure, and minimizes the energy states of rock.…”
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Mitigating Sinkhole Attacks in MANET Routing Protocols using Federated Learning HDBNCNN Algorithm by Sherril Sophie Maria Vincent

“…The proposed study aims to enhance the reliability and efficiency of MANETs in attack situations when minimizing overhead from malicious traffic management. …”
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A Robust Approach for Speaker Identification Using Dialect Information by Shahid Munir Shah, Muhammad Moinuddin, Rizwan Ahmed Khan

“…The proposed method minimizes the system’s complexity by reducing search space during the testing process of speaker identification. …”
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Compact inverse designed vertical coupler with bottom reflector for sub-decibel fiber-to-chip coupling on silicon on insulator platform by Shiang-Yu Huang, Stefanie Barz

“…Abstract Inverse design via topology optimization has led to innovations in integrated photonics and offers a promising way for designing high-efficiency on-chip couplers with a minimal footprint. In this work, we exploit topology optimization to design a compact vertical coupler incorporating a bottom reflector, which achieves sub-decibel coupling efficiency on the 220-nm silicon-on-insulator platform. …”
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Effect of Al2O3, MgO, and CuOx on the dissolution behavior of rhodium in the Na2O-SiO2 slags by Wiraseranee C., Yoshikawa T., Okabe T.H., Morita K.

“…Aiming to optimize rhodium recovery in the high temperature recycling process by minimizing rhodium loss into slags in an oxidizing atmosphere by controlling slag composition, the effects of representative slag components, such as Al2O3, MgO, and CuOx, on the dissolution behavior of rhodium into the Na2O-SiO2 slags was investigated. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of the Strategies to Reduce Retinoid-Induced Skin Irritation in Topical Formulation by Angga Cipta Narsa, Cecep Suhandi, Janifa Afidika, Salsabil Ghaliya, Khaled M. Elamin, Nasrul Wathoni

“…Several approaches can be employed to minimize the irritation caused by retinoids. This review article discusses topical retinoid formulation technology strategies to reduce skin irritation effects. …”
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Hardware Efficient Architecture with Variable Block Size for Motion Estimation by Nehal N. Shah, Harikrishna Singapuri, Upena D. Dalal

“…Aim of this paper is to design VBSME architecture which utilizes optimal resources to minimize chip area and offer adequate frame processing rate for real time implementation. …”
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Internal Control and Budget Implementation in Kabale District Uganda by Eton, Marus, Caroline Murezi, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel

“…Management at local government level should tighten and strengthen the internal control systems, sensitize local government staff at all levels to ensure adherence to existing controls to minimize fraud or corruption and reporting errors as much as possible. …”
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Determination of Calcium Carbonate Content in Eggshells of Different Types (White and Brown Egg shells). by Namutebi, Joweria

“…The multiple uses of eggshells in nutrition and medicine can be utilized for various purposes that minimize their effect on environmental pollution.…”
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