Innovative Hybrid War Strategy Optimization with Incremental Conductance for Maximum Power Point Tracking in Partially Shaded Photovoltaic Systems by Khaterchi Hechmi, Regaya Chiheb Ben, Jeridi Ahmed, Zaafouri Abderrahmen

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Non-Toxic Buffer Layers in Flexible Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Photovoltaic Cell Applications with Optimized Absorber Thickness by Md. Asaduzzaman, Md. Billal Hosen, Md. Karamot Ali, Ali Newaz Bahar

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Collision-Free Path-Planning for Six-DOF Serial Harvesting Robot Based on Energy Optimal and Artificial Potential Field by Lufeng Luo, Hanjin Wen, Qinghua Lu, Haojie Huang, Weilin Chen, Xiangjun Zou, Chenglin Wang

“…We present and apply energy optimal and artificial potential field to develop a path planning method for six degree of freedom (DOF) serial harvesting robot under dynamic uncertain environment. …”
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Mechanistic investigation and the optimal dose based on baicalin in the treatment of ulcerative colitis–A preclinical systematic review and meta-analysis by Jinchen Chong, Zepeng Chen, Jiaze Ma, Linhai He, Yijia Zhu, Zhihua Lu, Zhengxi Qiu, Chen Chen, Yugen Chen, Feng Jiang

“…Baicalin’s actions may involve the PI3K/AKT, TLR4/NF-κB, IKK/IKB, Bcl-2/Bax, Th17/Treg, and TLRs/MyD88 pathways. Optimal therapeutic outcomes were predicted at dosages of 60–150 mg/kg over 10–14 weeks. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization Design and Experimental Study of Desulfurization Dust Removal Centrifugal Pump Based on Immune Particle Swarm Algorithm by Yuqin Wang, Xinwang Huo, Hailong Ji

“…The immune particle swarm optimization algorithm was used to optimize the multiobjective function, and the optimal combination of the main parameters was obtained. …”
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Influence and optimization of building opening configurations on the performance of enhanced roof ventilation units (ERU): a numerical and orthogonal study by Lei Tian, Zu-An Liu, You Li, Jiawen Hou, Yuling Xiao, Fan Fei, Yueqiu Xia, Wanxiang Yao, Hiroatsu Fukuda

“…This research provides valuable insights for optimizing roof ventilation units and improving indoor thermal comfort.…”
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DTI-MHAPR: optimized drug-target interaction prediction via PCA-enhanced features and heterogeneous graph attention networks by Guang Yang, Yinbo Liu, Sijian Wen, Wenxi Chen, Xiaolei Zhu, Yongmei Wang

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Improved Rifamycin B Production by Nocardia mediterranei MTCC 14 under Solid-State Fermentation through Process Optimization by Basavaraj M. Vastrad, Shivayogeshwar E. Neelagund, Sudhir R. Iiger, Ajeet M. Godbole, Venkatrao Kulkarni

“…Optimization of various production parameters using response surface methodology (RSM) was performed to assess maximum yield of rifamycin B from Nocardia mediterranei MTCC 14. …”
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Trajectory Optimization of CAVs in Freeway Work Zone considering Car-Following Behaviors Using Online Multiagent Reinforcement Learning by Tong Zhu, Xiaohu Li, Wei Fan, Changshuai Wang, Haoxue Liu, Runqing Zhao

“…Connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) trajectory optimization can improve the operating efficiency in bottleneck areas by harmonizing vehicles’ manipulations. …”
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Fair Optimization of Video Streaming Quality of Experience in LTE Networks Using Distributed Antenna Systems and Radio Resource Management by Elias Yaacoub, Zaher Dawy

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Partitioned Quasi-Newton Approximation for Direct Collocation Methods and Its Application to the Fuel-Optimal Control of a Diesel Engine by Jonas Asprion, Oscar Chinellato, Lino Guzzella

“…The numerical solution of optimal control problems by direct collocation is a widely used approach. …”
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A New Direct Method for Solving Nonlinear Volterra-Fredholm-Hammerstein Integral Equations via Optimal Control Problem by M. A. El-Ameen, M. El-Kady

“…This method is based on reformulation of VFH to the simple form of Fredholm integral equations and hence converts it to optimal control problem. The existence and uniqueness of proposed method are achieved. …”
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A Simulated Annealing Algorithm for D-Optimal Design for 2-Way and 3-Way Polynomial Regression with Correlated Observations by Chang Li, Daniel C. Coster

“…Much of the previous work in D-optimal design for regression models with correlated errors focused on polynomial models with a single predictor variable, in large part because of the intractability of an analytic solution. …”
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Publisher Correction: Optimization and prediction of paver block properties with ceramic waste as fine aggregate using response surface methodology by G. Uday Kiran, Nakkeeran G., Dipankar Roy, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme

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Cutting-Caving Ratio Optimization of Fully Mechanized Caving Mining with Large Mining Height of Extremely Thick Coal Seam by Kai Wang, Tong Zhao, Kaan Yetilmezsoy, Xiaoqiang Zhang

“…Engineering application showed that the optimal cutting height of Xiegou Coal Mine was 4 m, the cutting-caving ratio was 1 : 2.75, and the recovery rate could reach more than 85%, which was the most reasonable.…”
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Optimization and characterization studies of poultry waste valorization for peptone production using a newly Egyptian Bacillus subtilis strain by Hajar Saeed, Anthony Ragaey, Ziad Samy, Viola Ashraf, Aly ElMostafa, Norhan Ahmad, Enjy Bebawy, Nour ElHoda M. Sorour, Salwa M. El-Sayed, Ashraf Bakry, Naglaa Ebeed, Hesham Elhariry, Thanaa El-Noby, Samah H. Abu-Hussien

“…Characterization revealed optimal pH and temperature conditions of around pH 8 and 50–60°C, respectively, for the proteolytic activity. …”
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Optimasi Formula Produk Mi Basah Terfortifikasi Bubuk Spirulina Platensis L. Menggunakan D-Optimal Mixture Design by Hendrix Yulis Setyawan, Eka Wahyu Belianna, Lana Izzatul Afifal, Devi Dwi Damayanti, Dhea Aura Bening Shafira, Karlina Wijayanti

“…This study aims to determine the optimum proximate conditions of wet noodles fortified with spirulina powder using Design Expert 13 software with the D-optimal mixture design method. The variables tested were spirulina powder with an upper limit of 3.75 grams and a lower limit of 0 grams, and tapioca flour with an upper limit of 7.5 grams and a lower limit of 3.75 grams. …”
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Study on a Moisture Ratio Curve Model for Refractance Window Drying Based on a D-Optimal Mixture Design by Jingyu He, Weidong Song, Jianqiang Li, Tianhang Ding, Jian Guan, Jinji Wu, Jiaoling Wang

“…Here, an experiment on tomato pulp drying was carried out to study the drying characteristics of RW drying based on a D-optimal mixture design. The fitting of the classical model of thin-layer drying was studied, and SAS and 1stOpt calculation software were used to analyze the test data. …”
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Recovery Method and Parameter Optimization of a Pilot Test for Conformance Control Flooding and Thermal Recovery in the Offshore Heavy Oilfield by Yanxia Zhou, Xiangguo Lu, Bao Cao, Yigang Liu, Yunbao Zhang, Xun Zhong

“…However, the selection of EOR method and related parameters may directly impact the final results and can be noticeably different for different reservoirs; therefore, to optimize the oil production rate and final oil recovery, systematical optimization of every detail based on the condition of a specific reservoir is of key importance. …”
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Determination of Optimal Drop Height in Free-Fall Shock Test Using Regression Analysis and Back-Propagation Neural Network by Chao-Rong Chen, Chia-Hung Wu, Hsin-Tsrong Lee

“…Therefore, prior to performing shock tests, an optimal drop height must be established to ensure that the resulting G-peak value and duration time match the required test values. …”
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