Electrochemical Denitrification of Synthetic Aqueous Solution and Actual Contaminated Well Water: RSM Modeling, Kinetic Study, Monte Carlo Optimization, and Sensitivity Analysis by Fahimeh Shamseali, Farzaneh Mohammadi, Hamidreza Pourzamani, Mahsa Janati

“…Scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction analyzer (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) characterized electrodes were performed before and after all experiments. Optimization and sensitivity analysis was performed using the Monte Carlo simulation (MSC) approach. …”
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The Development of Human-Robot Interaction Design for Optimal Emotional Expression in Social Robots Used by Older People: Design of Robot Facial Expressions and Gestures by Sujin Jo, Seongsoo Hong

“…This study aims to derive optimized facial expression and gesture designs for social robots interacting with elderly individuals, thereby enhancing emotional interactions. …”
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Thermodynamic and economic analysis, optimization of SOFC/GT/SCO2/ORC hybrid power systems for methanol reforming-powered ships with carbon capture by Shouguang Yao, Xuan Yan, Minjie Xia, Chuang Wang, Shaofan Wang

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Features Extraction of Flotation Froth Images and BP Neural Network Soft-Sensor Model of Concentrate Grade Optimized by Shuffled Cuckoo Searching Algorithm by Jie-sheng Wang, Shuang Han, Na-na Shen, Shu-xia Li

“…For meeting the forecasting target of key technology indicators in the flotation process, a BP neural network soft-sensor model based on features extraction of flotation froth images and optimized by shuffled cuckoo search algorithm is proposed. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization of Yokeless Axial-Field Flux-Switching Permanent Magnet Motor Using the Hybrid Taguchi Genetic Algorithm for Expanded Speed Range by Javad Rahmani-Fard, Saeed Hasanzadeh

“…HTGA combines Taguchi’s local optimization with the global optimization of traditional genetic algorithms (GAs), facilitating faster and more accurate solutions. …”
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Impact and integration of electric vehicles on renewable energy based microgrid: Frequency profile improvement by a-SCA optimized FO-Fuzzy PSS approach by Prakash Chandra Sahu

“…The controller gains are tuned optimally with suggesting an advanced-Sine Cosine Algorithm (a-SCA) under different conditions. …”
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Correlation of clinically significant prostate cancer sites across multiparametric MRI, prostate biopsy, and whole-mount pathology for optimal prostate biopsy strategy by Matteo Pacini, Alessandro Zucchi, Riccardo Morganti, Filippo Dazzi, Antonio Luigi Pastore, Fabio Maria Valenzi, Andrea Fuschi, Yazan al Salhi, Gianluca Giannarini, Vincenzo Ficarra, Alchiede Simonato, Petar Antonov, Pinuccia Faviana, Riccardo Bartoletti

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Mortality-related risk factors of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae infection with focus on antimicrobial regimens optimization: a real-world retrospective study in China by Sheng Deng, Jinglan Chen, Pengxiang Zhou, Qin Hu

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All-Optical VCSEL-to-VCSEL Injection Based on Cross Gain Modulation for Routing in Multinode Flexible Spectrum Optimization in Optical Fibre Transmission Links by P. P. Dlamini, G. M. Isoe, D. Kiboi Boiyo, A. W. R. Leitch, T. B. Gibbon

“…The number of transceivers, switches, and optical transmission links in the network was reduced, increasing the number of satisfied bandwidth requests, thus optimizing the spectral resource utilization.…”
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Power Controlled Resource Allocation and Task Offloading via Optimized Deep Reinforcement Learning in D2D Assisted Mobile Edge Computing by Sambi Reddy Gottam, Udit Narayana Kar

Subjects: “…human evolutionary optimization…”
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Advanced Efficient Feature Selection Integrating Augmented Extreme Learning Machine and Particle Swarm Optimization for Predicting Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Yield in Corn by Josselin Bontemps, Isa Ebtehaj, Gabriel Deslauriers, Alain N. Rousseau, Hossein Bonakdari, Jacynthe Dessureault-Rompré

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Optimizing fishing time with Underwater Fish Lamp Plus (UFLPlus) technology: A strategy to enhance productivity and sustainability of boat lift net fisheries by Fajriah Fajriah, Togo Isamu Kobajashi, Nur Muhammad, Mustafa Ahmad

“…UFLPlus technology, with its optimal lighting system and integrated CCTV or image sensing. …”
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Neurocognitive and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Techniques after ACL Injury, Part 1: Optimizing Recovery in the Acute Post-Operative Phase- A Clinical Commentary by Kevin E. Wilk, Morgan Ivey, Zachary M. Thomas, Lewis Lupowitz

“…The purpose of this clinical commentary is to outline a proposed comprehensive approach to rehabilitation that challenges the neurocognitive system to optimize rehabilitation outcomes and reduce reinjury risk. …”
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Application of Response Surface Methodology for Optimization of Urea Grafted Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes in Enhancing Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Nitrogen Uptake by Paddy Plants by Norazlina Mohamad Yatim, Azizah Shaaban, Mohd Fairuz Dimin, Faridah Yusof, Jeefferie Abd Razak

“…The individual and interaction effect between the specified factors of f-MWCNTs amount (0.10–0.60 wt%) and functionalization reflux time (12–24 hrs) with the corresponding responses (NUE, NU) were structured via the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) based on five-level CCD. The UF-MWCNTs with optimized 0.5 wt% f-MWCNTs treated at 21 hrs reflux time achieve tremendous NUE up to 96% and NU at 1180 mg/pot. …”
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Optimum Design of Braced Steel Space Frames including Soil-Structure Interaction via Teaching-Learning-Based Optimization and Harmony Search Algorithms by Ayse T. Daloglu, Musa Artar, Korhan Ozgan, Ali İ. Karakas

“…Optimum design of braced steel space frames including soil-structure interaction is studied by using harmony search (HS) and teaching-learning-based optimization (TLBO) algorithms. A three-parameter elastic foundation model is used to incorporate the soil-structure interaction effect. …”
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Optimal OCR coordination in a high penetration distribution power system using a refined immune algorithm with an auto-tuning reproductive mechanism by Tung-Sheng Zhan, Yih-Der Lee, Jheng-Lun Jiang

“…A refined immune algorithm, augmented with an auto-tuning reproductive mechanism, was proposed to determine the optimal time multiplier settings and pickup current settings parameters along the tracking route. …”
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A Mixed Integer Programming Optimization of Blood Plasma Supply Chain in the Uncertainty Conditions during COVID-19: A Real Case in Iran by Bijan Baghbani

“…The results of model optimization show that this mathematical model has the required efficiency in finding optimal solutions for the distribution of blood products. …”
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Aerodynamic Phenomena of Controlling Passive Flow of a Time‐Independent Ground Vehicle Under the Scope of Optimally Slanted Rear Wing‐Spoiler Combination by Abyaz Abid

“…RANS based k‐omega SST turbulence model is used to find the optimal slant angles for the corresponding rear wing and spoiler in terms of drag and lift coefficients, drag and lift force and rolling moment. …”
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Application of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for Simultaneous Optimization of Kinetic Parameters Affecting Gold Leaching in Thiosulfate Based Media: A Statistical Approach by Nomsa P. Baloyi, Joseph M. Nseke, Mamookho E. Makhatha

“…In the current study, the response surface methodology (RSM) approach is used to optimize the kinetic factors (temperature and copper, ammonia, and thiosulphate concentration) affecting gold leaching. …”
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Microstructural optimization by two-step tempering treatment and quantitative analysis of microstructure effect on the toughness at −40 °C in CrNiMoV steel by Li Wang, Junwei Qin, Yuzhi Zhu, Kaixuan Chen, Yanlin Wang, Zidong Wang

“…This study proposes a novel two-step tempering process that optimizes the microstructure by shortening tempering time and accelerating cooling, effectively avoiding the strength-ductility trade-off. …”
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