Machine learning based compact MIMO antenna array for 38 GHz millimeter wave application with robust isolation and high efficiency performance by Md. Ashraful Haque, Md. Sharif Ahammed, Soeung Socheatra, Redwan A. Ananta, Md. Jamal Hossain Nirob, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh, Noorlindawaty Md. Jizat, Saeed Alsowail, Samir Salem Al-Bawri

“…Designing a small MIMO antenna for 38 GHz mm-wave 5 G applications presents challenges because it requires balancing high performance while minimizing mutual coupling between closely spaced elements and dealing with high-frequency complexities.…”
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Utilizing ATLS® Trauma Management Protocols: The Gold Standard for Safe and Effective Care. by Agron Dogjani, Edvin Selmani, Edmond Zaimi, Kastriot Haxhirexha, Petrit Biberaj, Basri Lenjani, Kastriot Subashi, Ilir Hasmuca, Erjona Zogaj, Amarildo Blloshmi, Klevis Doci

“…By adhering to this systematic framework, healthcare providers can promptly initiate time-critical interventions, minimizing the risk of adverse outcomes. Moreover, ATLS protocols promote standardization of care, ensuring consistent management practices across diverse clinical settings. …”
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Analyzing the potency of Viscosity Modifying Agents on the Characteristics and Static Segregation of Fresh and Hardened Fluid Concrete by Faiza M’hamdi, Othmane Boukendakdji, Karim Ezziane, Taha-Hocine Douara

“…It effectively stabilized the mixture, minimized static segregation, and improved the compressive strength when compared to the reference mixture without VMA. …”
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Design and fabrication of {111}-textured nanotwinned silver coating for enhancing surface wear resistance of depleted uranium by Kunming Yang, Xiaobo Wang, Shengfa Zhu, Yawen Zhao, Qingdong Xu, Yiyun Wei, Chao Lu, Zhiyuan Wen, Tongxiang Fan, Mingyu Gong, Anyi Yin, Wenhua Luo

“…The {111}Ag-textured coating with fine twins with small plastic zone, low delamination height and subsequent minimal coefficient of friction (COF) was designed. …”
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Anchored and epoxied ferrocement strips for improving flexural performance of two-way reinforced concrete slabs by Galal Elsamak, Mohamed Ghalla, Moataz Badawi, Abdullah Albogami, Taher A. Tawfik, Ramy I. Shahin

“…By replacing a portion of the slab's concrete cover with ferrocement strips, this method aims to enhance the load-carrying capacity, ductility, and crack resistance of the slabs while optimizing material usage and minimizing additional weight. Experimental results revealed that all strengthened specimens demonstrated improved ultimate load capacities compared to the control slab, with enhancements ranging from 12 % to 33 %. …”
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Behavior of Olive Genotypes Against Quick Decline Syndrome (QDS) Caused by <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> subsp. <i>pauca</i> in Apulia by Mariangela Carlucci, Michele Antonio Savoia, Pompea Gabriella Lucchese, Valentina Fanelli, Isabella Mascio, Francesco Luigi Aurelio, Monica Marilena Miazzi, Andrea Pacifico, Cinzia Montemurro, Franco Nigro

“…These genotypes, which survived in heavily infected areas, showed varied responses to <i>Xfp</i>; some maintained low symptom severity with minimal bacterial presence (high or undetectable Cq values), while others exhibited increased bacterial loads yet remained asymptomatic or showed limited canopy desiccation. …”
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Identifying time patterns in Huntington’s disease trajectories using dynamic time warping-based clustering on multi-modal data by Alexia Giannoula, Audrey E. De Paepe, Ferran Sanz, Laura I. Furlong, Estela Camara

“…Building on an earlier methodology, a new dimension of time-varying clinical and imaging features is incorporated, through an adapted cost-minimization algorithm for clustering on different, possibly overlapping, feature subsets. …”
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Study on the optimal structure of nonmetallic coiled tubing with cable-laying based on the minimum stress in optical fibers by Houbu Li, Xueru Zhang, Xuemin Zhang, Nan Ding, Lei Li

“…Conversely, this positioning exerts minimal influence on the stress distribution within the cables themself. …”
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First molecules to reactivate RASG12V GTPase activity by Aneta Wlodarczyk, Cezary Treda, Marcin Pacholczyk, Adrianna Rutkowska, Marta Wegierska, Amelia Kierasinska-Kalka, Katarzyna Wasiak, Damian Ciunowicz, Dagmara Grot, Pawel Glowacki, Ewelina Stoczynska-Fidelus, Piotr Rieske

“…The molecular mechanism of action of these compounds was proposed – minimization of the negative impact of the V12 sidechain on GTP hydrolysis of RASG12V. …”
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2.5D Inductive Intertwined Frequency Selective Surface for Band-Pass and High Miniaturization Applications by Juan Andres Vasquez-Peralvo, Rocio Chueca Lasheras, Juan Carlos Merlano Duncan, Shuai Zhang, Pavel Pechac, Vaclav Kabourek, Symeon Chatzinotas

“…The angular stability analysis reveals minimal variation up to an incidence angle of 60&#x00B0; for both TE and TM modes across the fundamental harmonic. …”
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Phenotypic and Agronomic Variation Within Naturalized <i>Medicago polymorpha</i> L. (Burr Medic) in Subtropical Queensland, Australia, and Relationships with Climate and Soil Chara... by David L. Lloyd, John P. Thompson, Suzanne P. Boschma, Rick R. Young, Brian Johnson, Kemp C. Teasdale

“…One of these, with large green leaves, minimally dentate leaf margins, and light purple petioles, was widely distributed. …”
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Vacuum-Assisted Closure and Muscle Flap as An Alternative Modality for Infected Wound After Orif of Tibial Fracture: Case Report by OK Ilham Abdullah Irsyam, Saraswati Hastika, Hendra Hendra, Andrew Budiartha Budisantoso, Tesar Akbar Nugraha

“…Conclusion: Debridement with muscle flap and application of VAC in the deep infected wound of open reduction and internal fixation was found to be successful methods in minimizing complications and obtaining an optimal outcome. …”
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Boosting post-harvest quality of 'Coscia' pears: Antioxidant-enriched coating and MAP storage by Ilenia Tinebra, Roberta Passafiume, Alessandra Culmone, Eristanna Palazzolo, Giuliana Garofalo, Vincenzo Naselli, Antonio Alfonzo, Raimondo Gaglio, Vittorio Farina

“…Additionally, MAP treatments, particularly MAP2, improved color stability by minimizing both aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Sensory evaluations indicated that treated samples had superior visual appearance and texture. …”
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Personalized medicine: An alternative for cancer treatment by Devendra Singh, Vinay Kumar Dhiman, Minakshi Pandey, Vivek Kumar Dhiman, Avinash Sharma, Himanshu Pandey, Sunil Kumar Verma, Rajeev Pandey

“…The goal is to optimize tumor response while minimizing therapy side effects, resulting in improved patient care and quality of life. …”
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Development of morphology-dependent nanoselenium carriers for enhancing biological activity and reducing plant stress by Jingyuan Wang, Ronggang Zhai, Yifan Ma, Haoyu Chen, Danyang Jing, Huaiyu Yang, Yi Wang

“…Owing to their small size, morphology and release modification properties, nanopesticides are considered promising alternative strategies for enhancing biological activity and minimizing pesticide losses. In this study, we used a colloidal self-assembly method to develop a morphology-stable, regularly rod-shaped nanoselenium pesticide carrier (NSer), which was further modified with chitosan. …”
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Optimizing network locations of weigh-in-motion stations: A multi-objective approach for enhancing infrastructure management by Chan Yang, Tu Lan, Patrick Lou, Hani Nassif, Kaan Ozbay, Chaekuk Na

“…This approach strategically identifies the optimal sites for WIM installation, maximizing data utility while minimizing resource expenditure.The proposed framework for WIMLP is showcased in New York City, addressing the city’s challenge of managing truck load impacts on its extensive bridge network. …”
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Optimization of In-Motion EV Charging Infrastructure for Power Systems Using Generative Adversarial Network-Based Distributionally Robust Techniques by Dong Hua, Peifeng Yan, Suisheng Liu, Qinglin Lin, Peiyi Cui, Qian Li

“…Additionally, the system minimizes maintenance costs by optimizing lane and grid reliability. …”
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Gate-to-gate life cycle assessment of lithium-ion battery recycling pre-treatment by Anna Pražanová, Michael Fridrich, Jan Weinzettel, Vaclav Knap

“…A notable finding is the significance of secondary material recovery, particularly metals such as copper and aluminium, as these materials can substitute for primary raw materials, thereby minimizing resource use and reducing emissions. These aspects emphasize the need for high recovery efficiency to enhance environmental benefits. …”
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Optimizing aerodynamic shape of benchmark problems using an improved Gaussian process regression algorithm by Youtao Xue, Yuxin Yang, Shaobo Yao, Wenwen Zhao, Lihua Chen

“…In addition, to further demonstrate the effectiveness of the framework, a benchmark optimization of aerodynamic shape for drag minimization of a RAE2822 wing under transonic viscous flow, proposed by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aerodynamic Design Optimization Discussion Group (ADODG), was conducted. …”
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Migration strategy and constraint in migration behavior vary among shorebird species with different life histories by Sarah J. Clements, Jason P. Loghry, Jennifer A. Linscott, Jorge Ruiz, Joe C. Gunn, Juan G. Navedo, Nathan R. Senner, Bart M. Ballard, Mitch D. Weegman

“…We also found that avocets spent more time stopped over relative to migration distance than plovers or godwits, indicating that avocets showed the most energy‐minimizing strategy of the three species. Our findings set the stage for future work assessing the effects of climate change and land use on characteristics associated with different migration strategies for additional migratory species.…”
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