Shear strength characteristics of mixing slag-stone ballast reinforcement with tire geo-scrap using large-scale direct shear tests by Morteza Esmaeili, Hamidreza Heydari, Maziar Mokhtari, Sara Darvishi

“…The concluded results indicate that the optimal mixing ratio is attained by a combination of 75% slag and 25% stone aggregates which is reinforced by tire geo-scrap at a placing level of 120 mm. …”
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Characterization of Acoustic Emission Parameters during Fracture Process of Siltstone with Prefabricated Void by Xiaorong Liu, Lulin Zheng, Hengyi He, Qing Qiu, Ziqi Liu, Xuefeng Li, Lin Yan, Gang Huang

“…The research results show that there are multiple stress drops before the deformation and failure of the rock sample with prefabricated drill holes; there is a positive correlation between the diameter of the drill hole and the power law index of the stress drop distribution; the acoustic emission activity of the rock during the deformation and failure process can be indirectly reflected the evolution of microfractures; the energy probability density function under different borehole diameters conforms to the power law distribution; the critical exponent obtained by the maximum likelihood estimation has an optimal plateau value, which can accurately characterize the power exponent of the energy distribution; the launch waiting time and aftershock sequence have a good power-law distribution in logarithmic coordinates. …”
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Assessing the Roles of Molecular Markers of Antimalarial Drug Resistance and the Host Pharmacogenetics in Drug-Resistant Malaria by Peter Hodoameda, Nancy Odurowah Duah-Quashie, Neils Ben Quashie

“…To bring clarity to these observations, there is the need for deciphering the major driving force behind antimalarial drug resistance through optimized strategies aimed at alleviating the phenomenon. …”
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Predictive Maintenance and Fault Detection for Motor Drive Control Systems in Industrial Robots Using CNN-RNN-Based Observers by Chanthol Eang, Seungjae Lee

“…The CNN-RNN model determines the optimal maintenance strategy based on data collected from sensors, such as air temperature, process temperature, rotational speed, and so forth. …”
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A Novel Three-Dimensional Direction-of-Arrival Estimation Approach Using a Deep Convolutional Neural Network by Constantinos M. Mylonakis, Zaharias D. Zaharis

“…The proposed model&#x0027;s performance is evaluated based on its capacity to predict angles of arrival from any direction in a three-dimensional space, encompassing azimuth angles within the interval <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$[0^\circ, 360^\circ)$</tex-math></inline-formula> and polar angles within <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$[0^\circ, 60^\circ ]$</tex-math></inline-formula>. We aim to optimize the utilization of spatial information and create a robust, precise, and efficient DoA estimator. …”
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Molecular Structure and Electronic Properties of Porphyrin-Thiophene-Perylene Using Quantum Chemical Calculation by Tatiya Chokbunpiam, Patchanita Thamyongkit, Oraphan Saengsawang, Supot Hannongbua

“…The results from the method validation revealed that using the density functional theory approach at B3LYP/6–31G(d) data set was the optimal one, considering the accuracy attained and maintaining the computer time required within tractable limits. …”
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Re-Fracture as Impact of Rigid Implant and Bone Osteoporosis: A Case Report by Huda Fajar Arianto, Yunus Basrewan

“…The overture of locking plates has widened the area of close fracture fixation, and it is essential to justify and optimize their usage. This study aims to report the potential postoperative re-fracture after implant removal and as a consequence of bone osteoporosis. …”
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The Feasibility of Using the Direct Anterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty or Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty to Treat Femoral Neck Fractures among the Elderly by Shigeo Ishiguro, Kunihiro Asanuma, Tomohito Hagi, Hidehiko Ohsumi, Hiroki Wakabayashi, Akihiro Sudo

“…Early posterior dislocation might be related to optimized offset distance and not related to leg discrepancy or other radiographic items. …”
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Lung Function before and Two Days after Open-Heart Surgery by Charlotte Urell, Elisabeth Westerdahl, Hans Hedenström, Christer Janson, Margareta Emtner

“…As pain is related to a larger decrease in postoperative lung volumes, optimal pain relief for the patients should be identified.…”
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Polluting potential of post-Fenton products in landfill leachate treatment by M.R. Sabour, A. Amiri

“…Finally, by including further conventional parameters such as sludge quantity, the best operational conditions (X1 = 5.7, X2 = 16, X3 = 207 mM) were optimized by response surface methodology to 27.4% and 14.4% for sludge and effluent mass content ratio, respectively, and 58.1% for mass removal efficiency. …”
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Wind Turbine Electrical Energy Supply System for Oil Well Heating by A. A. Belsky, V. A. Morenov, K. S. Kupavykh, M. S. Sandyga

“…The amount of heat, which must be transferred to the oil mixture in the tubing in order to ensure effective operation of the well, taking into account the dynamic state of the system, is calculated. The optimal depth of the heating element's location in the well and its power was determined. …”
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Food Waste from Catering Services in Thai Hotels: A Composition Analysis and Practical Guidelines for Effective Utilization by Patranit Srijuntrapun, Patinya Sukwong

“…The C/N ratio was low at 5.62±0.89, suggesting a high nitrogen content. To optimize composting, carbon-rich materials like leaf litter are required. …”
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Regenerative and Innovative Utilization of Coffee Residue and Waste Cooking Oil: Improving Rheological Properties of Recycled Asphalt by Ruipeng Zhu, Chunhua Hu

“…Therefore, various dosages of SCG and WCO were utilized to optimize the recovery of low-temperature properties while maintaining high-temperature performance. …”
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Silicon-based tribovoltaic nanogenerators: Surface chemistry isotope effect on device performance and durability by Xin Lyu, Melanie Macgregor, Nadim Darwish, Simone Ciampi

“…In this report we have developed the optimal surface chemistry procedures for preparing Si–D surfaces and explored to what extent this isotope effect translates into improved performances and durability of Schottky TVNGs. …”
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Surface electromyography evaluation for decoding hand motor intent in children with congenital upper limb deficiency by Marcus A. Battraw, Justin Fitzgerald, Eden J. Winslow, Michelle A. James, Anita M. Bagley, Wilsaan M. Joiner, Jonathon S. Schofield

“…Despite this potential, the efficacy of employing conventional sEMG classification techniques for children born with upper limb absence is uncertain, as these techniques have been optimized for adults with acquired amputations. Tuning sEMG classification algorithms for this population is crucial for facilitating the successful translation of dexterous prostheses. …”
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Which is more effective in thawing frozen rooster sperm: varying temperature or duration? by Mustafa Yiğit Nizam, Murat Selçuk, Burcu Esin

“…Across all groups, sperm quality parameters varied significantly at each time point (p &lt; 0.05).DiscussionThawing at 37°C and storing at 4°C for up to 24 hours optimizes sperm motility and viability, minimizing cryodamage and ensuring functional preservation. …”
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Incorporating Contextual Factors into a Comprehensive Analysis of Operational Efficiency and Service Quality in Healthcare Sector by Utsav Pandey, Sanjeet Singh

“…The provinces are categorized into three classes (optimally chosen number of clusters) using K-means clustering. …”
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Identification of Psychological Crisis Signals of College Students Based on the Dufferin Equation by Jianping Zhao, Haitao Song

“…This paper presents an in-depth analysis and research on the identification of psychological crisis signals of college students using the optimized Dufferin equation. The early warning index system of college students’ psychological crisis was established and tested on 300 junior college students, and the early warning system of college students’ psychological crisis was established by using structural equation model, focusing on the mediating effect of coping mode between stress source and stress response and the mediating effect of stress source between social support and stress response. …”
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Simulation of PEM Electrolyzer Power Management with Renewable Generation in Owerri, Nigeria by MacMatthew C. Ahaotu, Chisom E. Ogbogu, Jesse Thornburg, Isdore Onyema Akwukwaegbu

“…The aim therefore is to observe the feasibility of operating a proton exchange membrane system fuel cell year-round at optimal efficiency. To address the problem of feasibility with dynamic renewable generation, a case study demonstrates the proposed energy management system. …”
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Prediction of ischemic stroke in patients with H-type hypertension based on biomarker by Ke Chen, Jianxun He, Lan Fu, Xiaohua Song, Ning Cao, Hui Yuan

“…The final model included 8 predictors: age, antihypertensive therapy, biomarkers (serum magnesium, serum potassium, proteinuria and hypersensitive C-reactive protein), and comorbidities (atrial fibrillation and hyperlipidemia). The optimal model, named A2BC ischemic stroke model, showed good discrimination and calibration ability for ischemic stroke with AUC of 0.91 and 0.87 in the internal and external validation cohorts. …”
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