Optimization of the Aedes aegypti Control Strategies for Integrated Vector Management by Marat Rafikov, Elvira Rafikova, Hyun Mo Yang

“…We formulate an infinite-time quadratic functional minimization problem of Aedes aegypti mosquito population. …”
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A New Hybrid Iterative Scheme for Countable Families of Relatively Quasi-Nonexpansive Mappings and System of Equilibrium Problems by Yekini Shehu

“…Using this result, we discuss strong convergence theorem concerning variational inequality and convex minimization problems in Banach spaces. Our results extend many known recent results in the literature.…”
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Enjeux de la mutation des techniques artisanales sur la formalisation de l’exploitation de l’or au Burkina Faso by Edith Sawadogo, Dapola Evariste Constant Da†

“…The formalization of artisanal gold mining is recommended by the World Bank, which considers that it promotes the minimization of harmful impacts. According to some authors, mechanization and the high level of the price of gold internationally are favorable to effective formalization. …”
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Crop Water Use and Irrigation Scheduling Guide for North Florida by Vivek Sharma, Charles Barrett, De Broughton, Thomas Obreza

“…This will allow a grower to develop a realistic irrigation schedule that minimizes plant water stress, saves water, and reduces nutrient leaching potential. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene-Carbon Nanotube Composites Synthesized by In Situ Polymerization Using Metallocene Catalysts by Mamdouh A. Al-Harthi, Bijal Kottukkal Bahuleyan

“…But the drop in tensile strength was minimal, and there was an increase in elongation at break along with consequent increase in energy at break.…”
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Single X-ray Projection Material Decomposition using a Mesh Projector by Fleur Linsen, Domenico Iuso, Jan Sijbers

“…A stochastic gradient descent algorithm is used to iteratively minimize the error between a scanned radiograph and a simulated polychromatic radiograph, enabling the estimation of mass fractions. …”
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Ischemic Retinal Vasculitis Associated with Cataract Surgery and Intracameral Vancomycin by Lucas T. Lenci, Eric K. Chin, Christi Carter, Stephen R. Russell, David R. P. Almeida

“…Unlike prior reports, this report demonstrates a case of mild visual reduction and minimal inflammation with subtle but complete unilateral peripheral retinal ischemia associated with cataract surgery and intracameral vancomycin, suggesting a spectrum of toxicity that may be underrecognized.…”
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Massive Upper Body and Cervicofacial Subcutaneous Emphysema Following Robotic Myomectomy by Joseph Capone, Aladino De Ranieri, Nebojsa N. Knezevic, Ivan K. Lukić, Kenneth Candido, Vicko Gluncic

“…In general, advantages of these minimally invasive procedures are reported to decrease operating time, patient morbidity, and shorten hospital stay providing a safe alternative to traditional surgery. …”
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A Radio-interferometric Imaging Method Based on the Wavelet Tight Frame by Xiaocheng Yang, Xiang You, Lin Wu, Jingye Yan, Feng Liu, Mingfeng Jiang, Junbao Zheng

“…To enhance computational efficiency, we employ the projected fast iterative soft-thresholding algorithm for solving the l _1 -norm minimization problem. Several simulation experiments are carried out to verify the effectiveness and performance of the proposed method.…”
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A New Iterative Algorithm for General Variational Inequality Problem with Applications by Aysha Khan, M. Akram, M. Dilshad, J. Shafi

“…Furthermore, we apply our proposed iterative algorithm to estimate the solution of a convex minimization problem and a split feasibility problem.…”
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Pathologic Complete Response to Neoadjuvant Nivolumab/Ipilimumab in a Patient with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma by Taylor C. Peak, Elena M. Fenu, Michael B. Rothberg, Christopher Y. Thomas, Ronald L. Davis, Edward A. Levine

“…Nivolumab plus ipilimumab represents an effective combination of checkpoint inhibitors that can lead to a durable response with minimal toxicity in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). …”
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Under the Watch of the State? Refugee Parents’ Experiences with Surveillance in Norwegian Early Childhood Education Centers by Eric Kimathi

“…Their goal is to reduce suspicion and achieve minimal welfare state surveillance and intervention in their family lives.…”
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Comunidades como subcategoria no contexto das políticas públicas ambientais no Brasil by João Vicente Costa Lima

“…From a sociological point of view, we criticize the environmental approaches bias that minimized the human dimension in its models. It is important to state a difference from the cultural studies in order to demonstrate that the natural spaces are socially and culturally constituted and, in this way, the notion of sustainability is inseparable from the cultural dynamics. …”
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Adolescent Fat Embolism Syndrome after Closed Tibial Shaft Fracture: Treatment with Emergent External Fixation by Dillon C. O’Neill, Graham J. Dekeyser, Alexander J. Mortensen, Christopher A. Makarewich

“…External fixation can be performed emergently with minimal fracture manipulation. Rapid provisional fixation appears to have facilitated recovery in this example.…”
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Topical Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis using Enemas Containing 5-Aminosalicylic Acid and Beclomethasone Dipropionate by M Campieri, P Gionchetti, A Belluzzi, M Tampieri, C Brignola, M Ferretti, M Miglioli, L Barbara

“…Beclomethasone is one of the new corticosteroids which appear to have minimal systemic effects. The authors have assessed the efficacy of a four week course of 3 mg beclomethasone enemas compared to 2 g 5-ASA enemas in patients with ulcerative colitis. …”
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Anti-Nutritional Factors and Potassium Bromate Content in Bread and Flour Samples in Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria by A. S. Ekop, I. B. Obot, E. N. Ikpatt

“…The potassium bromate content was minimal in all the bread and flour samples and within safe limits of residual bromide found in flour as specified by the US Food and Drug Administration. …”
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Clinical Impact of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Retrospective Study from Mainland of China by Wei-Feng Chen, Ping-Hong Zhou, Quan-Lin Li, Mei-Dong Xu, Li-Qing Yao

“…As a minimally invasive technique, endoscopic resection may benefit patients diagnosed with early stage gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). …”
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PREOPERATIVE PLANNING USING MEDICAD SOFTWARE (GERMANY) by Petar Angelov, Andrey Iotov

“…New technologies reduce inconsistencies and errors can be minimized. Our experience with the MediCAD software has shown that its accuracy is within +/- 1 size in 85% of acetabular component placements and 82% of femoral component placements. …”
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Some new existence results of positive solutions for anisotropic variable exponent operator by Rafik Guefaifia, Salah Boulaaras, Rashid Jan

“…More specifically, the study employs methods from functional analysis to investigate the existence, nonexistence, and minimal solutions of certain anisotropic equations within the framework of generalized Sobolev spaces.…”
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Static Switching Dynamic Buffer Circuit by A. K. Pandey, R. A. Mishra, R. K. Nagaria

“…We proposed footless domino logic buffer circuit. It minimizes redundant switching at the dynamic and the output nodes. …”
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