Influence of Machine Parameters and Coagulant on the Textural Properties of Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) by S. Sivaranjani, N. Karpoora Sundara Pandian, S. Parveen, D. Baskaran, V. Arun Prasath, V. Eyarkai Nambi, R. Pandiselvam

“…An inscribed central composite design was used to optimize the desired textural characteristics of paneer such as minimum hardness and maximum springiness of paneer. …”
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Combined Phase Design Model for Multileg Roundabout Intersections by Chengyuan Mao, Qin Wang, Wenjiao Xu, Xin Cheng, Shengde Yang, Peiran Li

“…However, its traffic organization and signal control are very complicated in the case of large traffic flow, and the signal optimization methods for conventional intersections are not suitable for applying directly to roundabouts due to the complexity of the operating process. …”
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The Hovering Stability of the Egretta Tail-Sitter VTOL UAV by Hao Wang, Shanfei Su, Xizhi Qiu, Yu Liang, Peng Yu, Xiaowen Shan

“…The simulation model will be very useful for initial stability sizing and PID optimization investigation.…”
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Damage Detection of a Continuous Bridge from Response of a Moving Vehicle by Z. H. Li, F. T. K. Au

“…At the second stage, the identification problem is transformed into a global optimization problem and is solved by genetic algorithm techniques. …”
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Novel Distributed PZT Active Vibration Control Based on Characteristic Model for the Space Frame Structure by Hua Zhong, Yong Wang, Hanzheng Ran, Qing Wang, Changxing Shao

“…To solve the complex and difficulty problem on PZT location optimization, an efficient method with modal strain energy and maximum vibration amplitude is proposed. …”
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Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Photovoltaic Systems through Smart Technology Integration: Innovations and Future Perspectives by Lin Caiwei

“…Despite the technological and economic challenges, smart PV systems are poised to play a critical role in future global energy infrastructures by contributing to sustainable development goals and optimizing renewable energy production.…”
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MIMO Radar Transmit Beampattern Design for DOA Estimation with Sidelobe Suppression by Yuxiang Li, Shuainan Gu, Nae Zheng

“…Uniform elemental power distribution across the transmit antenna is guaranteed; at the same time, signal rotational invariance property is considered, which enables search-free based DOA estimation algorithms to be utilized at the receiver. The proposed optimization problems are nonconvex and are solved by using semidefinite programming relaxation technique. …”
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Sufficient Conditions for Global Convergence of Differential Evolution Algorithm by Zhongbo Hu, Shengwu Xiong, Qinghua Su, Xiaowei Zhang

“…The differential evolution algorithm (DE) is one of the most powerful stochastic real-parameter optimization algorithms. The theoretical studies on DE have gradually attracted the attention of more and more researchers. …”
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Handwriting Digital Image Generation based on GAN: A Comparative Study of Basic GAN and CGAN Models by Zeng Hongzhi

“…Furthermore, an investigation of other cutting-edge generating models indicates that there is still room for optimization in the CGAN network structure to improve its performance for increasingly intricate generative tasks.…”
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Density Functional Study of Electronic and Structural Properties of Gold-Cadmium Selenide/Telluride Nanoclusters by Shimeles T. Bulbula, Hagos W. Zeweldi

“…The simulations were carried out by using VASP (Vienna Ab-Initio Simulation Package) which utilizes the method of density functional theory (DFT) and plane wave basis set. Optimization was performed to obtain the minimum energy structure. …”
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A Smoothed l0-Norm and l1-Norm Regularization Algorithm for Computed Tomography by Jiehua Zhu, Xiezhang Li

“…The nonmonotone alternating direction algorithm (NADA) was recently proposed for effectively solving a class of equality-constrained nonsmooth optimization problems and applied to the total variation minimization in image reconstruction, but the reconstructed images suffer from the artifacts. …”
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Cooperative Search and Rescue with Artificial Fishes Based on Fish-Swarm Algorithm for Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks by Wei Zhao, Zhenmin Tang, Yuwang Yang, Lei Wang, Shaohua Lan

“…A fish-swarm based algorithm is designed requiring local information at each fish node and maximizing the joint detection probabilities of distress signals. Optimization of formation is also considered for the searching control approach and is optimized by fish-swarm algorithm. …”
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Investigation on Harmonic Tuning for Active Ku-Band Rectangular Dielectric Resonator Antennas by Anda Guraliuc, Giuliano Manara, Paolo Nepa, Giuseppe Pelosi, Stefano Selleri

“…Simulation results show that the DRA shape factor can be used to provide a fine tuning of the DRA input impedance both at the fundamental frequency and its first harmonics, so synthesizing the proper load for the optimization of the microwave amplifier power-added efficiency (PAE).…”
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Sensorless Direct Torque Control of the Six-Phase Induction Motor by Fast Reduced Order Extended Kalman Filter by Asghar Taheri, Hai-Peng Ren, Chun-Huan Song

“…The EKF model can estimate speed, flux, load torque, and stator resistance in low speed; thus, optimization can be performed in all loads and speed range. …”
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The Flow Field Analysis and Flow Calculation of Ultrasonic Flowmeter Based on the Fluent Software by Ling Guo, Yue Sun, Ling Liu, Zhixi Shen, Ruizhen Gao, Kai Zhao

“…The research in this paper will lay a foundation for further study on the optimization of ultrasonic flowmeter, enhance the measurement precision, and extend the application of engineering.…”
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An Improved Grey Model with Time Power and Its Application by Jianming Jiang, Caixia Liu, Yuanguo Yao, Yumu Lu, Wanli Xie, Chong Liu

“…Secondly, the variable coefficient in the whitening equation and the time power are determined by particle swarm optimization algorithm. Two empirical examples are then used to verify the validity of the novel model. …”
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A Fast and Robust Key Frame Extraction Method for Video Copyright Protection by Yunyu Shi, Haisheng Yang, Ming Gong, Xiang Liu, Yongxiang Xia

“…Secondly, by analyzing structural characteristic difference between adjacent frames from the alternative sequence, the final key frame sequence is obtained. And then, an optimization step is added based on the number of final key frames in order to ensure the effectiveness of key frame extraction. …”
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Analysis of stress distribution of CFRP bonded joints: A study of numerical and machine learning approach by Shah Mohammad Azam Rishad, Md Ashraful Islam, Md Shahidul Islam

“…We aim to provide a study of material selection at the upper adherend subject for optimization of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) adhesive-bonded joints with details on the stress distribution in the complex tri-material joint structure. …”
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HIV Vaccine Research: The Challenge and the Way Forward by Hai-Bo Wang, Qiu-Hua Mo, Ze Yang

“…In the past few years, there have been many promising advances in the prevention of HIV/AIDS, among which the RV144 Thai trial has been encouraging and suggests optimization of the current vaccine strategies or search for novel strategies. …”
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Parametric study of quarter-wave resonators for sound-proofing building structures by Idrissi Majid, Lemkalli Brahim, Mir Abdellah, Bouzid Abdenbi, Achaoui Younes

“…This study investigates the parametric analysis of a quarter-wave resonator integrated into a brick structure for optimized acoustic isolation in buildings. Starting with a brick of 100 mm thickness and period, the quarter-wave resonator was designed and parametrized. …”
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