Optimal Control Problem of Treatment for Obesity in a Closed Population by D. Aldila, N. Rarasati, N. Nuraini, E. Soewono

“…With control rates are continuous in time, an optimal control approach was applied into the model to find the best way to minimize the number of overweight and obese people. …”
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Current Management and Future Development—Improved Outcomes with Surgical Resection by Yoji Kishi, Kiyoshi Hasegawa, Yasuhiko Sugawara, Norihiro Kokudo

“…Multimodality approaches combining other local ablation or systemic therapy may help improve the prognosis. On the other hand, minimally invasive, or laparoscopic, hepatectomy has become popular over the last decade. …”
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Performance optimization of Maisotsenko cycle heat exchangers: A three-dimensional parametric analysis by Seyed Esmail Razavi, Tohid Adibi, Mohanad Naji Halool Abohned, Shams Forruque Ahmed, Hammad Alotaibi

“…Higher humidity in both the wet and dry channels minimizes the effectiveness of the heat exchanger. …”
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Optimizing Competency-Based Human Resource Allocation in Construction Project Scheduling: A Multi-Objective Meta-Heuristic Approach by Bahman Shojaei, Heidar Dashti Naserabadi, Mohammad Javad Taheri Amiri

“…A three-objective mathematical planning model aimed at minimizing project completion time, reducing implementation costs, and enhancing workforce competency is proposed. …”
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ANFIS-optimized control for resilient and efficient supply chain performance in smart manufacturing by Mona A. AbouElaz, Bilal Naji Alhasnawi, Bishoy E. Sedhom, Vladimír Bureš

“…This paper evaluates the supply chain (SC) using the adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) classification control algorithm to improve the SC performance, maximize the system quality, and minimize the cost. Also, the butterfly optimization algorithm (BOA) is proposed for obtaining optimal parameters for the ANFIS controller algorithm. …”
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A State Estimation of Dynamic Parameters of Electric Drive Articulated Vehicles Based on the Forgetting Factor of Unscented Kalman Filter with Singular Value Decomposition by Tianlong Lei, Mingming Hou, Liaoyuan Li, Haohua Cao

“…Furthermore, a prototype vehicle test is conducted to compare the estimated values of various dynamic parameters with the actual values, demonstrating minimal errors. This verifies the effectiveness of the proposed dynamic parameter estimation method for articulated vehicles.…”
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Novel Approaches for Concurrent Irradiation in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer: Platinum Combinations, Non-Platinum-Containing Regimens, and Molecular Targeted Agents by Giannis Mountzios, Aspasia Soultati, Dimitrios Pectasides, Meletios A. Dimopoulos, Christos A. Papadimitriou

“…Induction chemotherapy strategies followed by concurrent chemoradiation or surgery and preoperative concurrent chemoradiation have been recently implemented in clinical trials in an effort to optimize local control and to minimize the risk of distant metastases. In this context, cisplatin has been combined with a number of other potential radiosensitizers, including 5-fluorouracil, capecitabine, and gemcitabine. …”
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High-Performance Optical Fiber Displacement Sensor with Extended Linear Range and Sensitivity by Gorka Zubia, Joseba Zubia, Josu Amorebieta, Gotzon Aldabaldetreku, Asier Zubia, Gaizka Durana

“…Our experimental results show that the pentafurcated designs increase both the range—up to 10.5 mm—and the sensitivity of the sensor—<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>2</mn><msup><mi>mm</mi><mrow><mo>−</mo><mn>1</mn></mrow></msup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>—while minimizing the dead zone of the sensor (2.5 mm), allowing accurate measurements even at very short distances…”
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Feminizing the Face: Combination of Frontal Bone Reduction and Reduction Rhinoplasty by C. J. Salgado, H. AlQattan, A. Nugent, D. Gerth, W. Kassira, C. S. McGee, L. Wo

“…Endoscopic brow reduction, in properly selected patients, is minimally invasive with excellent outcomes avoiding these risks. …”
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Forest Fire Risk Modeling Using Logistic Regression and Geographic Information Systems: A Case Study in Muğla - Milas by İlker Atmaca, Özge Işık Pekkan, Mehtap Özenen Kavlak, Yavuz Selim Tunca, Saye Nihan Çabuk

“…For this reason, in order to minimize the frequency of forest fires and prevent damages, areas with fire risk should be determined and it is necessary to be prepared for the precautions to be taken before, during and after the fire. …”
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Cognitively Stimulating Activities: Effects on Cognition across Four Studies with up to 21 Years of Longitudinal Data by Meghan B. Mitchell, Cynthia R. Cimino, Andreana Benitez, Cassandra L. Brown, Laura E. Gibbons, Robert F. Kennison, Steven D. Shirk, Alireza Atri, Annie Robitaille, Stuart W. S. MacDonald, Magnus Lindwall, Elizabeth M. Zelinski, Sherry L. Willis, K. Warner Schaie, Boo Johansson, Roger A. Dixon, Dan M. Mungas, Scott M. Hofer, Andrea M. Piccinin

“…Engagement in cognitively stimulating activities has been considered to maintain or strengthen cognitive skills, thereby minimizing age-related cognitive decline. While the idea that there may be a modifiable behavior that could lower risk for cognitive decline is appealing and potentially empowering for older adults, research findings have not consistently supported the beneficial effects of engaging in cognitively stimulating tasks. …”
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Exploration and Coordination of Complementary Multirobot Teams in a Hunter-and-Gatherer Scenario by Mehdi Dadvar, Saeed Moazami, Harley R. Myler, Hassan Zargarzadeh

“…This paper proposes a multirobot exploration algorithm for hunters based on innovative notions of “expected information gain” to minimize the collective cost of task accomplishments in a distributed manner. …”
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Antibacterial Effect of Juglans Regia Bark against Oral Pathologic Bacteria by Faramarz Zakavi, Leila Golpasand Hagh, Arash Daraeighadikolaei, Ahmad Farajzadeh Sheikh, Arsham Daraeighadikolaei, Zahra Leilavi Shooshtari

“…Aqueous and ethanol extracts of Juglans regia bark were prepared by using disk diffusion technique and Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) methods. Tetracycline 30 μg and Erythromycin 15 μg were used as positive control and water as negative control in disk diffusion and MIC methods. …”
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A Low-Duty-Cycle and Congestion-Robust Design of Adaptive Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation Control Over User Side by Yirong Cheng, Abhishek Sehgal, Kyeong Jin Kim, Neha Dawar, Yuming Zhu

“…For user devices, power efficiency is critical due to stricter power budgets, and hence, a minimal radio activation time (i.e., duty cycle) is needed. …”
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Identification of mathematical model of diesel fuel hydrotreatment process for creation system optimization of group of technological units of oil refinery plant by R. A. Khakimov

“…As a result of the study, a mathematical model of hydrotreatment is developed to solve the problem of minimizing energy consumption while respecting product quality restrictions. …”
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A Data Quality Control Program for Computer-Assisted Personal Interviews by Janet E. Squires, Alison M. Hutchinson, Anne-Marie Bostrom, Kelly Deis, Peter G. Norton, Greta G. Cummings, Carole A. Estabrooks

“…Missing data and data errors were minimal. Mean and median values and standard deviations were within acceptable limits. …”
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Pulmonary Function Tests in Emergency Department Pediatric Patients with Acute Wheezing/Asthma Exacerbation by Kathryn Giordano, Elena Rodriguez, Nicole Green, Milena Armani, Joan Richards, Thomas H. Shaffer, Magdy W. Attia

“…Pulmonary function tests (PFT) have been developed to analyze tidal breathing in patients who are minimally cooperative due to age and respiratory status. …”
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Commercial Feed Substitution with Milkfish Waste Flour (Chanos chanos) Against Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Egg White Index, Egg Yolk Index and Haugh Unit by Annisa Nur Aulia Purwantoro, Sri Hidanah, Dhandy Koesoemo Wardhana, Mohammad Anam Al Arif, Sunaryo Hadi Warsito, Widya Paramita Lokapirnasari

“…The search for alternative feed as a substitute for feed sources is an effort by breeders to minimize feed costs. One alternative to replace feed ingredients can be fishery industry waste. …”
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An Efficient Protocol for Deriving Liver Stem Cells from Neonatal Mice: Validating Its Differentiation Potential by Sugapriya Dhanasekaran, Devilakshmi Sithambaram, Kavitha Govarthanan, Bijesh Kumar Biswal, Rama S. Verma

“…We attempted to isolate liver stem derived cells (LDSCs) from mouse neonatal liver using single step minimal exposure to enzyme followed by in vitro culturing. …”
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Additive manufacturing of catenary arch structure design: Microstructure, mechanical properties and numerical simulation by Ye Yuan, Hongsheng Chen, Jing Wang, Wenxian Wang, Xiaochun Chen

“…The lightweight structural design seeks to minimize component weight while maintaining adequate mechanical properties. …”
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