A New Standalone Tool for DC‐Equivalent Network Generation and GIC Calculation in Power Grids With Multiple Voltage Levels by S. Marsal, J. M. Torta, V. Canillas‐Pérez, J. J. Curto

“…The number of equations/unknowns of the resulting GIC matrix equation is reduced compared to the traditional methods, thus optimizing the computational cost ‐an advantage that becomes important for large networks‐, while keeping a good condition of the design matrix associated with the inversion. …”
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PegasosQSVM: A Quantum Machine Learning Approach for Accurate Fake News Detection by Mehdi Khalil, Chi Zhang, Zhiwei Ye, Peng Zhang

“…Further implementation on real QPU and use of error mitigation techniques, are needed for optimal results on quantum hardware.…”
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Numerical Analysis of Bearing Behavior of the Prebored Precast Pile with an Enlarged Base by Zao Ling, Jiangbin Wu, Weidong Wang

“…Under the condition of cement soil of the test piles, the spacing of the neighboring nodules of nodular piles has no obvious effect on the bearing capacity, and the 1 m spacing commonly used in engineering applications can be optimized. The increase of cement soil thickness is beneficial to the improvement of pile bearing capacity, but the efficiency is low. …”
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Addressing temperature challenges in machining: Deep-eutectic metalworking fluids and their influence on surface integrity by Erik Abbá, Alistair Speidel, Zhirong Liao, Donka Novovic, Dragos Axinte

“…This study explores the application of specifically designed, unconventional, and eco-friendly media, Deep-Eutectic Fluids (DEFs), which provide optimized fluid delivery to the cutting zone, regulating lubrication and cooling, while maintaining the surface integrity of the machined parts. …”
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Study on the Adsorption Performance and Adsorption Mechanism of Graphene Oxide by Red Sandstone in Aqueous Solution by Na Li, WenHao Dai, HaiBo Kang, Beifeng Lv, Ping Jiang, Wei Wang

“…The controlled variable method was used to explore the optimal pH, concentration, and quality of red sandstone for GO aqueous solution. …”
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An applied noise model for scintillation-based CCD detectors in transmission electron microscopy by Christian Zietlow, Jörg K. N. Lindner

“…Detectors usually suffer from gain non-linearities and quantum efficiency deviations, which must be corrected for optimal results. All these operations influence the noise and are influenced by it, vice versa. …”
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A Multi-Agent Approach to Modeling Task-Oriented Dialog Policy Learning by Songfeng Liang, Kai Xu, Zhurong Dong

“…Concretely, we employ an Actor-Critic network to implement the proposed model, alternately updating individual dialogue agents to optimize policy selection. In each update, we utilize the maximum action value function to determine the appropriate dialogue action, while the maximum state value function serves to guide the policy learning process. …”
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Evaluating and Comparing the Bending Performance of RC Beams Fabricated with Lightweight Aggregate Concrete and Normal Concrete of Equivalent Strength by Kamyar Narimanifar, Seyed Arash Mousavi Ghasemi

“…The construction industry continually seeks to optimize the materials used in building projects to balance structural integrity with economic and environmental concerns. …”
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Changes on Sugar and Starch Contents during Seed Development of Synergistic Sweet Corn and Implication on Seed Quality by Bhornchai Harakotr, Warisa Sutthiluk, Panumart Rithichai

“…Although there were significant differences among 5 corn genotypes in their seed germination and carbohydrate contents, some genotypes showed responses in similar patterns. The optimal time to harvest seeds was genotype-dependent, which were 38 DAP for triple-recessive gene (btbtsh2sh2wxwx) and single-recessive genes (BtBtsh2sh2WxWx and Sh2Sh2susuWxWx) and 42 DAP for double-recessive genes (BtBtsh2sh2wxwx). …”
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Implementation of Global Navigation Satellite Systems in Railway Traffic Control Systems: Overview of Navigation Systems, Application Areas, and Implementation Plans by Michał Steuer, Rafał Burdzik, François Piednoir

“…The purpose of the above is to direct the development of rail guidance and control systems to systems that enable precise localization of rail vehicles, thereby optimizing the use of rail infrastructure through the implementation of efficient and cost-effective localization systems. …”
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The application of flipped classroom in foreign language education at Pesantren-based school by Moh. Najib Mubarok

“…Additionally, understanding the complex factors influencing students' attitudes is crucial for optimizing the effectiveness of flipped classroom approaches. …”
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The Effect of Fairness Concern on Carbon Emission Reduction and Revenue Distribution in Construction Supply Chain: Power Structure Perspective by Wen Jiang, Linqing Pu, Ting Huang, Li Yuan, Lu Gan

“…Numerical analysis is carried out to analyze the influence of cap-and-trade and fairness concern on the optimal decision and the maximum profit of construction supply chain. …”
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Research on the Application of Prefabricated Load-Bearing Structure in Prefabricated Roadway in Filling Body by Ke Jiang, Gaofeng Ren, Jia Sheng, Liang Peng, Hao Zhu, Xinyu Tan, Bokun Zheng, Congrui Zhang

“…Based on the background of a mine goaf, the mechanical model of the load-bearing structure is established, and the analytical solution of the bearing capacity of the steel arch is obtained. The optimal ratio of the membrane bag filling of the load-bearing structure is obtained by indoor test, and the deformation of the surrounding rock and the distribution range of the plastic zone after the formation of the reserved roadway are numerically simulated and analyzed. …”
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The Advantage of Using International Multimodel Ensemble for Seasonal Precipitation Forecast over Israel by Amir Givati, Mashor Housh, Yoav Levi, Dror Paz, Itzhak Carmona, Emily Becker

“…Our analysis indicates that the optimal combinations with the high correlation values contain at least three models. …”
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Preprocedural Mean Platelet Volume Level Is a Predictor of In-Stent Restenosis of the Superficial Femoral Artery Stents in Follow-Up by Kurtulus Karauzum, Ulas Bildirici, Emir Dervis, Irem Karauzum, Canan Baydemir

“…According to the ROC curve analysis, the optimal cutoff value of the MPV to determine the restenosis was >8.7 fL, and the level of the MPV >8.7 fL was a strong predictor of the restenosis (p<0.001) in logistic regression analysis. …”
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Efficient direct asymmetric aldol reactions in water using chiral diamide as organocatalysts by Benrzeil Hajar, Tazi Bouchra, Guenoun Farhate

“…The reaction conditions were optimized using p-nitrobenzaldehyde as acceptor and cyclohexanone as donor in the aldol reaction. …”
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Calculation of the molecular properties of five cephalosporins: cephradine, cephalexin, cefadroxil, cefprozil and ceftobiprole by Elso Manuel Cruz Cruz, Eslhey María Sánchez Domínguez

“…Molecular geometries were optimized with semi-empirical calculations, according to the parameterized number three model. …”
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Strengthening Fire-Damaged Lightweight Concrete T-Beams Using Engineered Cementitious Composite with Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Grid by Haider M. Al-Baghdadi, Mohammed M. Kadhum

“…The findings suggest that further research is needed to optimize certain performance indicators and address challenges in strengthening fire-damaged beams.…”
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Advancements in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: From efficacy to cost-effectiveness by Yuvashree Chandrasekaran, Mukesh Kumar Dharmalingam Jothinathan

“…Meanwhile, our real-life clinical practice is not at its optimal adherence to prevention guidelines. A personalized antiemetic prophylaxis that consists of intravenous medications, oral choices, extended-period dosing and radiation emesis prevention is necessary. …”
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Experiments and Modeling on the Influence of Interfacial Tension on Imbibition Height of Low-Permeability Reservoir by Xiaoxia Ren, Aifen Li, Piyang Liu, Bingqing He

“…With the increase in interfacial tension, the imbibition rate in the first stage increases, the ultimate imbibition height increases initially and then decreases, and the contribution of the imbibition height in the first stage to the ultimate imbibition height becomes greater. There is an optimal interfacial tension that causes the ultimate imbibition height to reach its maximum. …”
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