Performance Evaluation of Semiplastic Recycled Cold Asphalt Using Noncement Binders by Byung Jae Lee, Jin Wook Bang, Jeong Su Kim, Young Il Jang

“…The optimal mixing conditions for semiplastic recycled cold asphalt, which recycled waste asphalt and used noncement binders (NCB), were assessed through verification of the performance. …”
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A Compact High-Gain Coplanar Waveguide-Fed Antenna for Military RADAR Applications by Zaheer Ahmed Dayo, Qunsheng Cao, Yi Wang, Sandeep Pirbhulal, Ali Hassan Sodhro

“…The proposed method overcomes the simulation and geometrical complexity and achieves optimal performance features. The antenna prototype is carefully designed, and simulation results have been analyzed. …”
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Strengthening effect of particle gradation on the mechanical properties of sand powder 3D printed rock analog by Zhe Zhang, Lishuai Jiang, Atsushi Sainoki, Xiaohan Peng, Chunang Li, Qingjia Niu, Xinzhe Wang, Mingwei Gang

“…The results indicate that: (1) the mechanical properties of SP-3DP specimens are significantly enhanced by optimal particle gradation; (2) the reinforcement mechanism of particle gradation for the mechanical properties of SP-3DP specimens is elucidated; and (3) the effectiveness and applicability of the optimized specimens are verified. …”
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Integration research of blockchain and social networks in rural management systems under fuzzy cognitive environment by Wencun Wang, Jun Yao, Di Zhao, Can Huang

“…This study investigates integrating and optimizing an intelligent rural management system leveraging advanced technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and social networks. …”
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Structural Design and Testing of a Corn Header for Soybean–Corn Intercropping by Zhipeng Cao, Qiqiang Li, Linfeng Chen, Yang Zhou, Junshan Nie, Qi Chen, Yuanfeng Xiao, Shaohao Zhou, Lihua Zhang

“…The results show that the optimized header is 28.4 kg lighter than the original. …”
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Multidimensional patterns of bird diversity and its driving forces in the Yangtze River Basin of China by Wei Liu, Tong Mu, Sijia Yuan, Jianfeng Yi, Dandan Yu, Jiaqi Li, Fangzhou Ma, Yaqiong Wan, Jing Chen, Riquan Zhang, David S. Wilcove, Haigen Xu

“…Here, we constructed an optimized living planet index (LPIO) by combining Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling and Random Forest Modeling. …”
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A Real-Time Safe Navigation Proposal for Mobile Robots in Unknown Environments Using Meta-Heuristics by Micael Balza, Mateus A. Goldbarg, Sergio N. Silva, Lucileide M. D. Silva, Marcelo A. C. Fernandes

“…This work presents the MetaHeuristic Real-Time Safe Navigation (MHRTSN) strategy, which combines potential fields with population-based meta-heuristics to optimize trajectory planning and navigation in such environments. …”
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Vehicle speed measurement method using monocular cameras by Hao Lian, Meian Li, Ting Li, Yongan Zhang, Yanyu Shi, Yikun Fan, Wenqian Yang, Huilin Jiang, Peng Zhou, Haibo Wu

“…Firstly, by establishing a new camera imaging model, the calibration method for variable focal lengths is optimized, simplifying the transformation process between the four coordinate systems in traditional camera imaging models, and the method does not need to restore the pixel coordinates to dedistortion. …”
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Butyrate Supplementation Improves Intestinal Health and Growth Performance in Livestock: A Review by Wenting Chen, Qingshan Ma, Yan Li, Lin Wei, Zhenwei Zhang, Adnan Khan, Muhammad Zahoor Khan, Changfa Wang

“…Studies indicate that butyrate supports gut barrier integrity, reduces inflammation, and optimizes feed efficiency, especially during the critical weaning and post-weaning periods in calves, piglets, and lambs. …”
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Determining the Layout Parameters of the Gas Drainage Roadway: A Study for Sima Coalmine China by Zhiliu Wang, Bo Liu, Yanhui Han, Zhaoyang Li, Yingjie Cao, Fuzhou Qi

“…By monitoring the gas drainage effects in different heights away from coal seam roof in #1207 working face and in different horizontal distances away from the ventilation roadway in the #1211 working face, the results showed that the optimal height was 17.5–22 m away from coal roof, and the optimal horizontal distance was 17–21 m away from airway for GDR. …”
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Parathyroid carcinoma and pheochromocytoma in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1: a rare association by Jardelina Brena Rocha Leite, Nicole Ramalho De Freitas, Rafaella Nelice de Holanda Cardoso, Erik Trovão Diniz, Gabriel Rodrigues de Assis Ferreira, Fernão Henrique Costa e Alvim, Camila Ribeiro Coutinho Madruga, Ana Carolina Thé Garrido, Luciano Albuquerque, Patricia Sampaio Gadelha, Ruy Lyra, Lucio Vilar

“…Further investigation into the underlying mechanisms linking these conditions is warranted to elucidate their pathophysiological interplay and inform optimal therapeutic strategies for affected individuals. …”
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Investigation of Low-Cost Surface Processing Techniques for Large-Size Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cells by Yuang-Tung Cheng, Jyh-Jier Ho, William J. Lee, Song-Yeu Tsai, Yung-An Lu, Jia-Jhe Liou, Shun-Hsyung Chang, Kang L. Wang

“…From our experiment, we find that depositing double layers silicon nitride coating on mc-Si solar cells can get the optimal performance parameters. Open circuit (Voc) is 616 mV, short circuit current (Jsc) is 34.1 mA/cm2, and minority carrier diffusion length is 474.16 μm. …”
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Fusion of MHSA and Boruta for key feature selection in power system transient angle stability by WANG Man, ZHOU Xiaoyu, CHEN Fan, LAI Yening, ZHU Ying

“…In response to challenges posed by existing transient stability feature selection methods, which often encounter limitations in searching for the optimum combination of critical features and lack an objective criterion for determining the optimal number of key features, this paper introduces a novel approach. …”
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Error Data Analytics on RSS Range-Based Localization by Shuhui Yang, Zimu Yuan, Wei Li

“…In this proposed work, we adopt a generalized measurement model to find optimal estimators whose estimated error is equal to the Cramér-Rao Lower Bound (CRLB). …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering for Enhancing Comfort and Efficiency in Transport Systems by Petruța Blaga, Bianca-Mihaela Cășeriu, Bogdan Bucur, Cristina Veres

“…The study emphasizes the importance of adopting an integrative and scientifically grounded approach that eliminates systematic errors to meet user needs and ensure optimal vehicle performance in diverse operational settings. …”
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Treated swine water as amendment for coffee ground composting system by Ng Camelia Choi Lam, Koh Kar Weng, Wong Lai Peng, Guo Xinxin, Wong Ling Yong

“…This study aims to characterize both SCG and SW and determine the optimal ratio for composting them, as well as their effectiveness when mixed with soil. …”
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Microarrays as Model Biosensor Platforms to Investigate the Structure and Affinity of Aptamers by Jennifer A. Martin, Yaroslav Chushak, Jorge L. Chávez, Joshua A. Hagen, Nancy Kelley-Loughnane

“…We also showed that the affinities of the aptamer/target interaction can change between direct and indirect labeling and conditions to optimize for the highest fluorescence intensity will increase the sensitivity of the assay but will not change the overall affinity. …”
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Temperature Control Measures and Temperature Stress of Mass Concrete during Construction Period in High-Altitude Regions by Zhenhong Wang, Li Tao, Yi Liu, Jiang Yunhui

“…The temperature drop process can be optimized in time, and the temperature drop rate can be controlled to prevent excessive scale and temperature drop rates. …”
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Analysis of the Symmetries and Conservation Laws of the Nonlinear Jaulent-Miodek Equation by Mehdi Nadjafikhah, Mostafa Hesamiarshad

“…We will find the symmetry group and optimal systems of Lie subalgebras. The Lie invariants associated with the symmetry generators as well as the corresponding similarity reduced equations are also pointed out. …”
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MDS and MHDR Cyclic Codes over Finite Chain Rings by Monika Dalal, Sucheta Dutt, Ranjeet Sehmi

“…Finally, to support our results, some examples of optimal cyclic codes are presented.…”
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