The role of force and torque in friction stir welding: A detailed review by Mostafa Akbari, Milad Esfandiar, Amin Abdollahzadeh

“…Additionally, the review highlights how process parameters like tool shape, size, tilt angle, and welding speed can be optimized to enhance performance and investigates the use of force measurements for real-time weld monitoring and defect detection, contributing to the reliability of FSW in industrial applications. …”
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Dynamic-budget superpixel active learning for semantic segmentation by Yuemin Wang, Ian Stavness

“…A static budget could result in over- or under-labeling images as the number of high-impact regions in each image can vary.MethodsIn this paper, we present a novel dynamic-budget superpixel querying strategy that can query the optimal numbers of high-uncertainty superpixels in an image to improve the querying efficiency of regional active learning algorithms designed for semantic segmentation.ResultsFor two distinct datasets, we show that by allowing a dynamic budget for each image, the active learning algorithm is more effective compared to static-budget querying at the same low total labeling budget. …”
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Effects of rural industrial integration development on the performance of entrepreneurial enterprises of returning college students by Yan Lu, Yun Yu, Guoqing Wu

“…At the same time, the government should actively guide agricultural enterprises to develop in the direction of internal integration of planting and breeding, three-dimensional agriculture, and other industries, extend the length of the industrial chain, broaden the width of the industrial chain, and deepen the depth of industrial integration, so as to optimize the external environment for college students to return home and start businesses. (2) In the process of returning to their hometowns to start businesses, college students should attach importance to improving internal technological innovation capability and cooperation development capability, cultivate “internal strengths”, and comprehensively improve enterprise performance.…”
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Outcomes of Left Ventricular Assist Devices as Destination Therapy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis by Emad Ali Al Khoufi

“…Further research is needed to refine patient selection and management strategies to optimize outcomes.…”
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First identification report for amino acid composition of red algae Gracilaria spp. obtained from Central Java, Indonesia by Klara Kharisma Bunga Chandra, Tri Rini Nuringtyas, Tri Joko Raharjo

“…We followed the LC-HRMS standard protocol with an optimized precipitation procedure. TCA/acetone precipitation was used for protein purification, after which the precipitate was subjected to protein digestion to obtain small peptide fractions. …”
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Digital Transformation in Villages: A Policy Implementation Approach in Kajowair Village, Nusa Tenggara Timur by Beatrix Brightany Hieng, Ni Putu Anik Prabawati

“…Limited program socialization and reliance on orbit-based internet coverage impede broader community engagement and optimal service delivery. Despite these obstacles, the allocation of substantial resources and the program’s initial success—evidenced by 50% progress in administrative data integration—underscore the potential of Simpeldesa to improve rural governance. …”
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Sliding Mode Control of Vehicle Equipped with Brake-by-Wire System considering Braking Comfort by Shuai Chen, Xilong Zhang, Jizhong Wang

“…Correspondingly, in order to improve the control accuracy of the vehicle brake system and to best meet the driver’s brake needs, a braking intention recognizer relying on fuzzy logic was established, which used the road condition and the brake pedal voltage and its change rate as input, output real-time driver's braking intention, and braking intensity. An optimal brake force distribution strategy for the vehicle equipped with the BBW system based on slip rate was proposed to determine the relationship between braking intensity and target slip ratio. …”
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Efficacy of varenicline versus bupropion for smoking cessation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ashish R. Patel, Jigar R. Panchal, Chetna K. Desai

“…Hence, it is crucial to identify optimal smoking cessation therapy. To compare the efficacy of varenicline versus bupropion for smoking cessation by performing a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). …”
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Research on the Protection of Battlefield Sites in the Taihang Mountain Area of Southern Hebei Province, China: A Case Study of She County by Feifei Zheng, Yuan Kuang, Yue Hu

“…At the same time, in response to the constraints and challenges still faced by protection work, a protection strategy framework has been constructed from six aspects: strengthening daily maintenance, reducing human and natural damage, optimizing the property rights system, unifying responsibility subjects, comprehensive development and utilization, and international legislation and cooperation. …”
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Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Model on Intersections Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning by Duowei Li, Jianping Wu, Ming Xu, Ziheng Wang, Kezhen Hu

“…To reduce the average waiting time, the agents provide an optimal traffic signal phase and duration that should be implemented in both single-intersection cases and multi-intersection cases. …”
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Feature selection in single-cell RNA sequencing data: a comprehensive evaluation by Petros Paplomatas, Konstantinos Lazaros, Georgios N. Dimitrakopoulos, Aristidis Vrahatis

“…Our comprehensive evaluation across five diverse scRNA-seq datasets demonstrates that although some methods show consistent performance, the technique should be chosen according to specific datasets for obtaining optimal results. Our findings underscore the enduring necessity for further refinement and continuous innovation in the field of scRNA-seq analysis, aiming to enhance the accuracy of cell-type identification and improve overall data interpretation.…”
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Autonomous, Multisensory Soil Monitoring System by Valentina-Daniela Băjenaru, Simona-Elena Istrițeanu, Paul-Nicolae Ancuța

“…The need for such advanced monitoring systems is critical for optimizing key soil macronutrients and enabling spatiotemporal mapping. …”
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TEACHING OF INTERPOLATION AND APPROXIMATION CURVES THROUGH COMPUTER SIMULATION by Norbert Annuš, Ondrej Takáč

“…Based on this feedback, we optimized our software and set the direction for future improvements. …”
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Experience of application of modern laxatives at treatment of functional constipation at adults by Ye. K. Baranskaya

“…Time span in hours from the moment of the first dose of forlax intake to the first defecation time was determined individually for each patient (Δt), on the average for the whole group, the optimal dose of drug necessary for the first purging effect was calculated. …”
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Strategies for Oxygen Ecosystems in Middle-Income Countries: A Review and Case Study from Lebanon by Tim Baker, Claudio Gatti, Guido Rossini, Habtamu Tolla, Anne Detjen, Mulugeta Mideksa, Nadeen Hilal, Rima Shaya

“…In the assessment, fifteen governmental hospitals were visited and evaluated using the UNICEF Oxygen System Planning Tool, discussions were held with key stakeholders, and documents were reviewed. An optimal oxygen ecosystem needs to take into consideration the production of oxygen and delivery to facilities, the maintenance system within facilities, and the clinical use of oxygen. …”
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A comprehensive review on integrated photo rechargeable batteries- supercapacitors, and their techno-economic feasibility by Jyoti Bhattacharjee, Subhasis Roy

“…The important role of carbon‐based materials in integrated devices has been highlighted. The optimized electric renewable model was used to analyze the techno-economic analysis of the fast-charging lithium-ion battery (FCLIB) proposal. …”
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Barriers and requirements for adaptation of farmers in mountainous areas to climate change by Hossein jahantigh, Amir Bakhshi, Rezvan Ghorbani salkhord

“…In addition, due to the effective role of government, cooperatives and villagers themselves in rural development, a rational adaptation framework for selecting optimal adaptation strategies in cooperation with these three, as appropriate regional adaptation measures and policies for research proposals was presented.…”
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A system of analysis and prediction of the loss of forging tool material applying artificial neural networks by Hawryluk M., Mrzyglod B.

“…The results presented in the study, confirmed by expert technologists, have a clear applicational character, because based on the presented solutions, the optimal treatment can be chosen and the appropriate preventive measures applied, which will extend the service life.…”
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The Ecological Model of Pastures Zoning of Kurdistan Province Emphasizing on the Climatic Elements of Temperature and Precipitation by Gholamali Mozafari, Farshad Safarpour

“…The results of the study showed that using the different informational layers corresponding ecological needs of pasture plants is an optimal method for providing an appropriate classification of pastures. 37824.2 hectare out of 2904642.7 hectare of the total area of Kurdistan province were classified as good with an exponentiation of degree 1, while 402891.3 hectare were classified as medium with an exponentiation of degree 2 and 411897.1 as poor with an exponentiation of degree 3.…”
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Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis of Significant Parameters for Superlarge Diameter Shield Excavation by Elton J. Chen, Yang-Yang Chen, Lin-Chun Wei, Han-Bin Luo

“…Here, we pay close attention to the most influential parameters that require priority parameter control, which can help administrators optimize the management of shield parameters during tunnel excavation.…”
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