New tribe-level classification of Hypostominae (Loricariidae) based on optimization of morphological states on DNA-based relationships, with descriptions of three new tribes and two new genera by Jonathan W. Armbruster, Nathan K. Lujan

“…The new genera are distinguishable by ‘P.’ pectegenitor having extremely long cheek odontodes reaching to the third plate of midventral plate series (vs. anterior to opercular opening in ‘P.’ sidereus) and 10 (vs. 7) branched dorsal-fin rays. We re-optimized morphological character-state change by mapping states previously used to infer evolutionary history onto a composite phylogenetic tree inferred from DNA-sequence data. …”
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Chemical Vapour Deposition of MWCNT on Silica Coated Fe3O4 and Use of Response Surface Methodology for Optimizing the Extraction of Organophosphorus Pesticides from Water by Veronica W. O. Wanjeri, Sefater Gbashi, Jane C. Ngila, Patrick Njobeh, Messai A. Mamo, Patrick G. Ndungu

“…The factors influencing the extraction efficiency such as pH, contact time, and adsorbent dosage were investigated and optimized by response surface methodology (RSM) and desirability function. …”
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Optimal Operation of Hydrogen Energy Coupling Integrated Energy System considering Green Certificate, Ladder-Type Carbon Joint Trading, and Dual-Incentive Demand Response by Jingying Yang, Xiu Ji, Meng Li, Dexin Li, Meiyue Li, Huanhuan Han, Jiqing Yu

“…In addition, a green certificate trading mechanism and a reward and punishment tiered carbon trading mechanism had been introduced separately in the IES optimization operation model to reduce carbon emissions of the system. …”
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Optimization and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticle by Endophytic Fungi Penicillium sp.... by Dattu Singh, Vandana Rathod, Shivaraj Ninganagouda, Jyothi Hiremath, Ashish Kumar Singh, Jasmine Mathew

“…The biosynthesized AgNps optimization was studied and characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Performance Enhancement of an SSVEP-Based Brain–Computer Interface in Augmented Reality Through Adaptive Color Adjustment of Visual Stimuli for Optimal Background Contrast by Cheong-Un Kim, Seonghun Park, Chang-Hwan Im

“…In an offline experiment, we determined the optimal visual stimulus presentation strategy by comparing the performances of three different methods for determining the colors of visual stimuli in an AR environment. …”
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RSM-, ANN-, and GA-Based Process Optimization for Acid Centrifugation Treatment of Cane Molasses Toward Mitigating Calcium Oxide Fouling in Ethanol Plant Heat Exchanger by Lata Deso Abo, Sintayehu Mekuria Hailegiorgis, Mani Jayakumar, Sundramurthy Venkatesa Prabhu, Gadissa Tokuma Gindaba, Abas Siraj Hamda, B. S. Naveen Prasad

“…In the present investigation, process parameters were optimized in order to enhance the reduction of calcium oxide (CaO) from sugarcane molasses using acid centrifugation treatment. …”
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Assessment of the optimal frequency of insecticide sprays required to manage fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) in maize (Zea mays L.) in northern Ghana by Jerry A. Nboyine, Ebenezer Asamani, Lakpo K. Agboyi, Iddrisu Yahaya, Francis Kusi, Gloria Adazebra, Benjamin K. Badii

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A Fourfold Bi-Filter and Permuted Bi-Quad-Wrapper Feature Selection Method for Finding Optimal Moments of Multi-Trajectory Transient Records in Transient Analysis by Seyed Alireza Bashiri Mosavi, Omid Khalaf Beigi

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Optimization of mechanical and impact resistance of high strength glass fiber reinforced alkali activated concrete containing silica fume: An experimental and response surface methodology approach by Tejeswara Rao Maganti, Krishna Rao Boddepalli

“…RSM identified the graphical optimal mix of 0.81 % glass fiber and 11.47 % silica fume, which resulted in a significantly enhanced compressive strength of 86.45 MPa and achieved a high desirability score of 0.962. …”
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Optimization of Aeration and Agitation Rate for Lipid and Gamma Linolenic Acid Production by Cunninghamella bainieri 2A1 in Submerged Fermentation Using Response Surface Methodology by Normah Saad, Peyman Abdeshahian, Mohd Sahaid Kalil, Wan Mohtar Wan Yusoff, Aidil Abdul Hamid

“…The locally isolated filamentous fungus Cunninghamella bainieri 2A1 was cultivated in a 5 L bioreactor to produce lipid and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). The optimization was carried out using response surface methodology based on a central composite design. …”
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Correction: Elshafei et al. Opportunities for Using Analytical Hierarchy Process in Green Building Optimization. <i>Energies</i> 2022, <i>15</i>, 4490 by Ghada Elshafei, Dušan Katunský, Martina Zeleňáková, Abdelazim Negm

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Shield Equipment Optimization and Construction Control Technology in Water-Rich and Sandy Cobble Stratum: A Case Study of the First Yellow River Metro Tunnel Undercrossing by Fei Ye, Nan Qin, Xiang Gao, Xue-yong Quan, Xian-zhuo Qin, Bing Dai

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Optimizing Nitrate Electroreduction toward Nearly 100% Ammonia Selectivity through Synergistic RuCu Catalysts and Integrated Coupled Anodic Reaction for High-Value Products by Shuyi Shen, Shuyue Wang, Bo Zhang, Xuesong Zhao, Chen Sun, Shaodong Zhou, Zhongjian Li, Yang Hou, Lecheng Lei, Bin Yang

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Optimizing sowing date for enhanced heat stress tolerance in canola (Brassica napus L.): Investigating impacts on seed yield, oil content, and fatty acids composition by Seyed Ahmad Kalantar Ahmadi, Mohsen Sarhangi

“…Climatic factors, particularly temperature and the synchronization of phenological stages with optimal thermal conditions, play a crucial role in determining seed yield, oil content, and fatty acid composition. …”
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Characterization and Optimization of Coal-Biomass Blends for Syngas Production as Alternative Transport Fuel Sources for Two-Stroke Internal Combustion Engines in Tricycles-Tuk Tuks in Kenya by Benson Kariuki, Paul Njogu, Joseph Kamau, Robert Kinyua

“…The study reveals that the optimal blending ratio of 1 : 1 for coal:biomass reduces the pollution ash content, increases calorific values, and enhances syngas fuel properties to moderate ratio.…”
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Co-optimization of Demand Response Aggregators and distribution system operator for resilient operation using machine learning based wind generation forecasting: A bilevel approach by Farid Hamzeh Aghdam, Aleksandr Zavodovski, Adeleye Adetunji, Mehdi Rasti, Eva Pongracz, Mohammad Sadegh Javadi, João P.S. Catalão

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Identification of the primary pollution sources and dominant influencing factors of soil heavy metals using a random forest model optimized by genetic algorithm coupled with geodetector by Tong Liu, Mingshi Wang, Mingya Wang, Qinqing Xiong, Luhao Jia, Wanqi Ma, Shaobo Sui, Wei Wu, Xiaoming Guo

“…Geodetector and a genetic algorithm optimized random forest model (GA-RF) were employed to quantify the dominant factors and precisely identify pollution sources. …”
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Development and optimization of a new competitive ELISA using recombinant (rPSA D15 and rCag11) antigens for the detection of Helicobacter pylori infection. by Biniam Moges Eskeziyaw, Naomi Maina, Rebecca Waihenya, Matthew Mutinda Munyao, Tonny Teya Nyandwaro, Shingo Inoue, Samson Muuo Nzou

“…Based on the optimized conditions, novel rPSA D15-cELISA and rCag11-cELISA assays with a respective optimum cut-off value of 20.80% PI and 24.16% PI were developed. …”
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Presenting a multi-objective decision-making model for cost-time trade-off considering the time value of money and solving it using particle swarm optimization by Mohammadreza Shahriari

“…The model is then solved using the Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) algorithm to analyze the effects of time compression and activity delays on the outcomes.Findings:  The proposed model's results demonstrate its ability to optimize project resource usage by considering current constraints and capacities. …”
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Governing of Melt Pool Solidification Parameters and Microstructure Evolution Indicator During SLM‐Ti6Al4V Alloy Through Parametric Sweep Optimization by Kidu Gebrecherkos Weldeanenia, Samuel Kinde Kassegne, Perumalla Janaki Ramulu

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