Numerical Investigation of Droplet Properties of a Liquid Jet in Supersonic Crossflow by Yu-Qi Wang, Feng Xiao, Sen Lin, Yao-Zhi Zhou

“…In our research, the existing KH-RT model was modified by optimizing the empirical constants incorporated in this model. …”
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Analysis of Heat and Smoke Flow according to Platform Screen Door and Fan Conditions on Fire in Underground Platform by Ju-Yeong Jung, Seung-Gu Kang, Hyuk-Jin Yoon, Kwang-Bok Shin, Jong-Kwang Lee

“…In this study, a three-dimensional flow analysis of underground subway station was conducted by applying ventilation mode in operation and platform screen door (PSD) opening and closing conditions on fire in underground platform. In order to analyze optimal smoke control and heat removal conditions, the whole underground subway station was set as a model, and a total of eight cases were analyzed by changing the operating conditions of fans for each area under the opening and closing conditions of the PSDs. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry and Radioimmunoassay in Determining Plasma Aldosterone Concentration and Plasma Renin Activity for Primary Al... by So Yoon Kwon, Kyeong-Jin Kim, Soo-Youn Lee, Jae Hyeon Kim

“…Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) accurately measures plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC), but its correlation with radioimmunoassay (RIA), equivalent RIA levels, and optimal cutoff for PAC and aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR) in primary aldosteronism (PA) screening have not been determined in a Korean population. …”
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Research progress on modeling of heavy metal adsorption by biochar based on machine learning by FENG Ding, LIU Jingjing, MA Wendan, LIU Yuxue, YANG Chen, ZHANG Mengmeng

“…The application of machine learning in heavy metal adsorption across three aspects of predicting adsorption efficiency, aiding in optimizing experiments, and gaining insights into adsorption mechanisms was summarized. …”
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Spinal Endoscopy for Delayed-Onset Lumbar Radiculopathy Resulting from Foraminal Stenosis after Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture: A Case Report of a New Surgical Strategy by Yuyu Ishimoto, Hiroshi Yamada, Elizabeth Curtis, Cyrus Cooper, Hiroshi Hashizume, Akihito Minamide, Yukihiro Nakagawa, Munehito Yoshida

“…There is little evidence regarding the optimal approach to treatment for delayed-onset lumbar radiculopathy due to foraminal stenosis after osteoporotic vertebral fracture. …”
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Use of Paper Ash and Lime as a Sustainable Stabilized Materials for Lateritic Soil by Adekunle Isaac Omole, Oyekunle Pius Adegoke, Arafat Ayodeji Adeowu, Musa Odunayo Sabit, Yinka Benjamin Oluwadiya, Ibrahim Ademola Fetuga

“…Specifically, the study found that 6% paper ash provided optimal stabilization, while 9% lime was effective as a stabilizing agent. …”
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Five-Axis Printing of Continuous Fibers on the Mold by Paweł Michalec, Marius Laux, Gidugu Lakshmi Srinivas, Robert Weidner, Mathias Brandstötter

“…Traditional CFRTPC placement techniques often face challenges with precision, scalability, and optimal fiber orientation, especially in customized, small-scale applications. …”
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A Roadheader-Assisted Coal Cutter Based on Tensile Failure Mechanism of Coal by Bo Liu, Zhiliu Wang, Wei Xu, Zhiwei Yu, Zhendong Yan, Biao Yao

“…Numerical results indicate that the optimal values of the parameter are 0.8 m width for the inside cutting and 0.4 m width for the outside spalling at #1305 working face. …”
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Penetration Form of Inter-Hole Cracks under Double-Hole Blasting Conditions with Inclined Fissures by Shiwei Shen, Yue Zhao, Chang Liu, Shulin Dai, Fei Wu, Man Jiang

“…These research results can serve a basis for reducing tunnel blasting over-excavation under this condition and optimizing blasting parameters.…”
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Evaluating Wireless Power Transfer Technologies for Electric Vehicles: Efficiency and Practical Implementation of Inductive, Capacitive, and Hybrid Systems by Thamvarit Singhavilai, Jarurote Tippayachai, Kamon Jirasereeamornkul, Chainarin Ekkaravarodome, Taweesak Samanchuen

“…IPT utilizes resonant magnetic fields, CPT employs resonant electric fields, and HPT combines both methods to optimize the use of electromagnetic fields and electronic components. …”
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The Effect of Geometrical Parameters on Resonance Characteristics of Acoustic Metamaterials with Negative Effective Modulus by Xiao-Le Yan, Li-Mei Hao, Mei-Ling Men, Zhi Chen

“…Using the method of estimate of resonance, we could get a precisely controllable unit structure with negative effective modulus and offer a way to optimize the realization of double negative acoustic metamaterial.…”
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Suppression of Proinflammatory Cytokines by Etlingera alba (A.D.) Poulsen Rhizome Extract and Its Antibacterial Properties by Rini Hamsidi, Wahyuni Wahyuni, Idin Sahidin, Evi Apriyani, Harsono Harsono, Nur Arsianti Azizah, Fadhliyah Malik, Agung Wibawa Mahatva Yodha, La Ode Muhammad Julian Purnama, Adryan Fristiohady

“…The EA has anti-inflammatory activity by reducing the palms’ edema volume and cytokine levels (IL-6, IL-12, and TNF-α), and the optimal concentration was 400 mg/kg body weight (BW). …”
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Navigating the Dynamics: Modeling of Wave Propagation at Taiping Bay Port for Enhanced Design and Management by Dachuan He, Xi Zhang, Yakun Liu, Zhi Chen, Xiangjun Nie, Ke Wang

“…The PMS model, validated against measured data, effectively computes the incident boundary conditions for the BW model, which in turn has been refined to enhance wave prediction accuracy and model stability through optimized boundary settings. Our findings elucidate the intricate wave patterns and transformations within the harbor, highlighting the significant impact of the deep navigation channel on wave attenuation. …”
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Controllable surface carrier type of metal oxide nanocrystals for multifunctional photocatalysis by Han Li, Yingchun Ding, Kaiyi Luo, Qiuping Zhang, Huan Yuan, Shuyan Xu, Ming Xu

“…By using a new approach to switching between dominant electron and hole charge transfer on the surfaces of metal oxide nanocrystals, depending on the optimal carrier for specific application functionality in photocatalytic pollutant degradation, H2 production, CO2 reduction, and gas sensing. …”
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A sludge-modified foam concrete for road fill material: Performance evaluation and carbon footprint analysis by Weihao Li, Jiapeng Yang, Ming Sun, Fengxia Xu, Yan Zhao, Handuo Xia

“…Environmental impacts were analyzed using life cycle assessment, and the optimal mix ratios were determined using the TOPSIS method. …”
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Nocardia thailandica Brain Abscess in an Immunocompromised Patient by Muhammad Effendi, Samad Tirmizi, Dayna McManus, Anita J. Huttner, David R. Peaper, Jeffrey E. Topal

“…Due to the location of the infection, ceftriaxone was chosen because of optimal CNS penetration. Ceftriaxone monotherapy demonstrated clinical and radiographic treatment success resulting in the successful treatment of this infection.…”
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Numerical investigation on thermal-fractional characteristics inside a heated tube enhanced with a novel grooved cone turbulator by Bing Mei, Azher M. Abed, Pinank Patel, Ankit Kedia, Hamdi Ayed, Abir Mouldi, Ibrahim Mahariq

“…Among the three configurations tested—plain tube, SCT-equipped tube, and GCT-equipped tube—the GCT achieved the highest thermal enhancement factor (TEF) of 3.42. This optimal TEF of 3.42 was attained with a GCT featuring a twist angle of 90°, a groove diameter of 10 mm, and a pitch length of 5 cm.…”
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A Simplified Digital Approach to the Treatment of a Postpuberty Patient with a Class III Malocclusion and Bilateral Crossbite by Domenico Aiello, Riccardo Nucera, Stefania Costa, Michele Mario Figliuzzi, Sergio Paduano

“…This case report wishes to demonstrate how easy and predictable it can be to resolve cases of this type with optimal aesthetic and functional results even when body growth has ended.…”
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Design of a flattening filter using Fiber Bragg Gratings for EDFA gain equalization: an artificial neural network application by David Esteban Montoya Alba, Jhonatan Mcniven Cagua Herrera, Gustavo Adolfo Puerto Leguizam´ón

“…In this proposal, the multilayer perceptron feed-forward artificial neural network with backpropagation was trained under the secant method (one-step secant) and was selected according to mean square error measurement. The proposal optimizes FBG parameters such as center frequency, rejection level and length in order to determine a filtering response based on a reduced number of FBGS that will be used to flatten the non-linear response of the amplifier gain and avoid the per-carrier treatment of a standard flattening filter. …”
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An Aggressive Form of Langerhan Cell Histiocytosis in an Adult: Therapeutic Challenges by Karan Seegobin, Satish Maharaj, Cherisse Baldeo, Amal Shukri, Fauzia N. Rana

“…No trials are published, and the optimal strategy has yet to be defined. LCH with multiple bony involvement can be aggressive and therapeutically challenging.…”
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