Models of waveguides combining gradient and nonlinear optical layers by S. E. Savotchenko

“…Waveguides combining layers with different optical properties seem to be the most promising, since they can be matched to optimal characteristics using a wide range of control parameters. …”
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A risk prediction model for endometrial hyperplasia/endometrial carcinoma in premenopausal women by Zhen Li, Juan Yin, Yu Liu, Fanqing Zeng

“…The model’s discrimination was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), its calibration was assessed using calibration plots, and its clinical effectiveness was evaluated using decision curve analysis (DCA). The optimal score and probability cutoff values were determined to differentiate between low and high-risk populations, guiding clinical medical practice. …”
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Exploring parental knowledge, care-seeking, and support strategies for neonatal illness: an integrative review of the African Great Lakes region by Sarah Farrell, Tracey A. Mills, Dame Tina Lavender

“…The second theme, “sub-optimal healthcare-seeking behaviour”, highlighted delayed care-seeking due to cultural, social, and economic factors. …”
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Evaluation of mechanical properties and cracking resistance of shrinkage-compensating concrete reinforced by expansive agents with polypropylene fibers by Wenxiao Lu, Ji Chen, Qiang Tang, Fan Gu

“…Both EXP and PPF enhanced the ductility of concrete. The optimal mix was identified as concrete with 9 % EXP and 0.3 % PPF, exhibiting desirable compressive and flexural strengths and adequate ductility. …”
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Analyzing disease control through testing game approach embedded with treatment and vaccination strategies by Abhi Chakraborty, Md. Fahimur Rahman Shuvo, Faiza Farheen Haque, K. M. Ariful Kabir

“…The final epidemic size (FES) negatively correlates with testing and vaccine costs, indicating that lower costs are linked to a lower FES. Optimal vaccine coverage (VC) occurs when vaccine costs are minimal and vaccine efficiency is efficient, whereas treatment coverage (TC) reaches its peak when testing costs are minimal. …”
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Modeling Ionospheric TEC Using Gradient Boosting Based and Stacking Machine Learning Techniques by Ayanew Nigusie, Ambelu Tebabal, Roman Galas

“…The RandomizedSearchCV algorithm was used to determine the optimal hyperparameters of the models. The predicted VTEC values of the four ML models were strongly correlated with the GPS VTEC, with a correlation coefficient of ∼0.96, which is significantly higher than the corresponding value of the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI 2020) model, which is 0.87. …”
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Impact of developmental state, p53 status, and interferon signaling on glioblastoma cell response to radiation and temozolomide treatment. by Artem Berezovsky, Oluwademilade Nuga, Indrani Datta, Kimberly Bergman, Thais Sabedot, Katherine Gurdziel, Susan Irtenkauf, Laura Hasselbach, Yuling Meng, Claudius Mueller, Emanuel F Petricoin, Stephen Brown, Neeraja Purandare, Sidhesh Aras, Tom Mikkelsen, Laila Poisson, Houtan Noushmehr, Douglas Ruden, Ana C deCarvalho

“…Our integrative analysis of the impact of GBM cell developmental states, in the context of genomic and molecular diversity of patient-derived models, provides valuable insights for pre-clinical studies aimed at optimizing treatment strategies.…”
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Prospects and directions of diversification of oilseed group crops by Valentyna Gamayunova, Lyubov Khonenko, Vira Mykolaichuk, Anna Kuvshinova

“…The findings confirmed the importance of choosing the optimal elements of the technology that contribute to improving the yield and quality of oilseeds. …”
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İLERİ İMALAT TEKNOLOJİLERİNİN TASARIM-İMALAT ENTEGRASYONU KAPSAMINDA REKABET ÖNCELİKLERİNE ETKİSİ: TÜRKİYE METAL MUTFAK EŞYALARI İMALATI SEKTÖRÜNDE BİR ARAŞTIRMA... by Nusret GÖKSU

“…DMI çerçevesinde AMT kullanımından optimize faydanın sağlanabilmesi için gerekli değişimlerin gerçekleştirilmesi gerekmektedir. …”
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Ustilago maydis Trf2 ensures genome stability by antagonizing Blm-mediated telomere recombination: Fine-tuning DNA repair factor activity at telomeres through opposing regulations. by Shahrez Syed, Sarah Aloe, Jeanette H Sutherland, William K Holloman, Neal F Lue

“…Our results thus point to opposing regulation of Blm helicase by telomere proteins as a strategy for optimizing both telomere maintenance and protection. …”
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Impact of Different Solar Trackers on Hydrogen Production: A Case Study in Iran by Ali Mostafaeipour, Mehdi Jahangiri, Hamed Saghaei, Afsaneh Raiesi Goojani, Md. Shahariar Chowdhury, Kuaanan Techato

“…Consequently, the best configuration was chosen for each scenario. The optimal system for all four scenarios, in the circumstance of disconnection from the grid, only involves the solar cells, while in the circumstance of connection to the grid; both the solar cells and the wind turbine are included. …”
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Use of Coontail as a Natural Phytoremediation Feed Additive for Common Carp by Kiziloğlu Ümmühan, Yıldırım Önder, Çantaş İsmail Berat

“…This study results showed that instead of soybean meal, 5.75% and 6.07% as natural phytoremediation, C. demersum optimized the best growth and feed utilization performance in carp diets.…”
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Development of remote diagnostic monitoring system for pumping equipment with open architecture by Alexey Savostin, Kayrat Koshekov, Amandyk Tuleshov, Galina Savostina, Abay Koshekov

“…The results of the experiments demonstrated that the developed system enables effective monitoring of the condition of pumping equipment and reduces the risk of emergency shutdowns, thereby optimizing operating costs. The incorporation of wireless technologies, open software products, and standards makes systems flexible and cost-effective, which is especially important for small and medium-sized industrial enterprises. …”
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An arbitrary segmentation method for loss allocation in power grids with distributed generation by Wenqiang Tao, Hongkun Chen, Lei Chen, Shengbin Chen

“…The issue of network loss allocation is crucial for the economic operation of power grids, as fair distribution ensures that participants allocate the cost of losses in proportion to their actual contributions. This, in turn, optimizes resource allocation and supports the sustainable operation of the power grid. …”
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Instruction and demonstration-based secure service attribute generation mechanism for textual data by LI Chenhao, WANG Na, LIU Aodi

“…The candidate service attribute extraction component of the proposed mechanism achieves an optimal average <italic>F</italic>1 score in few-shot experiments on the CoNLL-2003 dataset, surpassing the baseline model. …”
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Effects of Predrying and Spontaneous Fermentation Treatments on Nib Acidification, Fermentation Quality, and Flavour Attributes of Ghanaian Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Beans by Lukeman Haruna, Ernest E. Abano, Ernest Teye, Isaac Tukwarlba, Wilson Yeboah, Kesse J. Agyei, Mary Lukeman

“…Principal component analysis clustered samples according to the predrying time, fermentation duration, and quality parameters measured. Optimal conditions for enhanced nib acidification, fermentation quality, and flavour attributes were identified at 6-hour predrying and 6-day fermentation using the response surface methodology. …”
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Obtaining multi-component chrome plated coatings for press tooling equipment by Borys Sereda, Andrii Udod

“…As part of this study, we plan to conduct a broad review of existing methods, thoroughly study the features of the SHS processes, conduct a series of experimental studies to determine the optimal process parameters, and analyze the data obtained to determine the effectiveness of the SHS method for improving the mechanical properties of materials and extending the service life of machine parts and equipment for vulcanizing products from new elastomeric materials. …”
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Synthesis and evaluation of amino acid ionic liquid for enhanced oil recovery: experimental and modeling simulation studies by E. M. Mansour, R. Hosny, Ammona S. Mohamed, Fatma M. Abdelhafiz

“…Rheological analysis identified 7 g of AAIL [G0.5 C12][Pro] as the optimal concentration for peak performance. Laboratory sand-pack displacement experiments demonstrated an 11% increase in oil recovery at this concentration. …”
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Analisis Pelaksanaan Sistem Pencatatan dan Pelaporan Terpadu Puskesmas (SP2TP) di Kota Padang Tahun 2018 by Laura Suciono, Firdawati Firdawati, Edison Edison

“…Hasil dari penelitian diketahui jika pelaksanaan SP2TP di Kota Padang belum optimal, yang disebabkan masih kurangnya tenaga terlatih SP2TP, sarana prasarana serta dana juga masih kurang, dari proses pelaksanaan SP2TP masih belum mengikuti juknis yang ditetapkan oleh Kementerian Kesehatan, serta belum adanya pengorganisasian yang baik, dan sistem pencatatan dan pelaporan yang masih manual.…”
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Mitigating soil compaction and enhancing corn (Zea mays L.) growth through biological and non-biological amendments by Shahrzad Hejazi Mahabadi, Mahdi Shorafa, Babak Motesharezadeh, Hassan Etesami

“…Plant biomass responses (10–35%) varied, with combined microbial treatments (B. simplex UTT1 + P. chrysosporium) yielding optimal outcomes (p < 0.01) compared to individual applications. …”
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