DETERMINATION OF LOCAL DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE LEVEL (LDL) PEDIATRIC PATIENTS ON CT HEAD EXAMINATION BASED ON SIZE-SPECIFIC DOSE ESTIMATES (SSDE) VALUES by Risalatul Latifah, Naily Z. Jannah, Dezy Z.I Nurdin, Budi P

“…Local DRL (Diagnostic Reference Level) is an effort to optimize radiation for patients in every health facility. …”
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The Swallowing Clinical Assessment Score in Parkinson’s Disease (SCAS-PD) Is a Valid and Low-Cost Tool for Evaluation of Dysphagia: A Gold-Standard Comparison Study by Larissa L. Branco, Sheila Trentin, Carla Helena Augustin Schwanke, Irenio Gomes, Fernanda Loureiro

“…SCAS-PD was differentiated between normal/functional deglutition and dysphagia with AUC 0.97, 95% CI 0.92–1.00, and an optimal cutoff at 19 (sensitivity 100% and specificity 87.5%). …”
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Components of cognitive–behavioural therapy for mitigating core symptoms in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Sayo Hamatani, Kazuki Matsumoto, Yoshihiko Kunisato, Yoshifumi Mizuno

“…Problem-solving techniques (incremental standardised mean difference=0.42, 95% CI 0.01 to 0.83) were associated with a reduction in inattention symptoms.Conclusions Our findings suggest that the optimal treatment package for ADHD may include organisational strategies, third-wave components and problem-solving techniques.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022323898.…”
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Sustainable pectin extraction from Riang husk using ultrasound-assisted extraction with deep eutectic solvents and its potential in antipollution products by Manee Saelee, Hla Myo, Nuntawat Khat-udomkiri

“…This study investigates the use of ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) combined with deep eutectic solvents (DESs) as a sustainable and efficient method for optimizing pectin extraction from Riang husks through the evaluation of a central composite design (CCD), and the structural, functional, and rheological characteristics of the extracted pectin. …”
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Traffic flow modelling of vehicles on a six lane freeway: Comparative analysis of improved group method of data handling and artificial neural network model by Isaac Oyeyemi Olayode, Alessandro Severino, Frimpong Justice Alex, Elmira Jamei

“…However, GMDH outperformed ANN in terms of accuracy and computational efficiency. The optimal regression values for GMDH and ANN were 0.99372 and 0.9167, respectively, demonstrating that GMDH provided a substantially superior fit to the observed data. …”
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Microstructural Analysis and Constitutive Modeling of Superplastic Deformation Behavior of Al-Mg-Zn-Cu-Zr-xNi Alloys with Different Ni Contents by Zarnigor S. Turaeva, Ahmed O. Mosleh, Olga A. Yakovtseva, Anton D. Kotov, Anastasia V. Mikhaylovskaya

“…Superplastic forming is a process that enables the production of complex-shaped parts using metallic alloys. To design the optimal forming regimes and ensure the success of forming operations, it is essential to use mathematical models that accurately represent the superplastic deformation behavior. …”
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Design and In Silico and In Vitro Evaluations of a Novel Nicotinamide Derivative as a VEGFR-2 Inhibitor by Ibrahim H. Eissa, Muhammad Abd ElGayed Bkrah, Reda G. Yousef, Hazem Elkady, Eslam B. Elkaeed, Bshra A. Alsfouk, Ibrahim M. Ibrahim, Ahmed M. Metwaly, Dalal Z. Husein

“…In addition, molecular mechanics-generalized born surface area (MM-GBSA), protein-ligand interactions profiler (PLIP), and essential dynamics studies provided further validation of the compound’s precise binding with optimal energy. Then, the “compound 10” was synthesized and subjected to in vitro assays. …”
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A machine learning approach for vocal fold segmentation and disorder classification based on ensemble method by S. M. Nuruzzaman Nobel, S. M. Masfequier Rahman Swapno, Md. Rajibul Islam, Mejdl Safran, Sultan Alfarhood, M. F. Mridha

“…Implementing this innovative approach is expected to enhance medical procedures and provide a sense of optimism to those globally affected by VF disease.…”
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Optimum Nitrogen and Density Allocation for Trade−Off Between Yield and Lodging Resistance of Winter Wheat by Haitao Liu, Shufang Sun, Min Jin, Chunhui Li, Jiayu Wang, Haixing Cui, Yong Li, Zhenlin Wang

“…The yield reached 10.17 t/ha due to an increase in spike number by 100.33 plants/m², achieving an optimal balance between yield and lodging resistance in this experiment. …”
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Evaluasi Penggunaan Tikar Pertumbuhan Sebagai Alat Deteksi Dini Kejadian Stunting pada Baduta di Kabupaten Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta by Elisabeth Sekar Chrisnamurti, Mutiara Tirta Prabandari Lintang Kusuma, Siti Helmyati

“…Penolakan tersebut berkaitan dengan cara penyampaian informasi terkait tikar pertumbuhan yang tidak optimal, serta kurangnya dukungan dari pemerintah setempat terhadap penggunaan tikar pertumbuhan. …”
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Digital mapping of soil organic carbon in a plain area based on time-series features by Kun Yan, Decai Wang, Yongkang Feng, Siyu Hou, Yamei Zhang, Huimin Yang

“…The RFSTB (RF + Conventional variables + Time-series variables + Boruta algorithm) model was identified as the optimal model, with R2 increasing by 65.45 % and RMSE decreasing by 47.12 %. …”
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Effects of outdoor physical training on VO₂max, endurance, and power in male Sports Science students by Glady Sukma Perdana, Ilham Ilham, Ary Suud Cahyo Alben, Bekir Erhan Orhan, Vlad Adrian Geantă

“…Further adjustments to the training program are recommended to optimize overall physical fitness improvements. …”
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Forage harvesting using branch pruning compromises sustainable use and conservation of Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir., an endangered species by Bossila Séraphin Hien, Loyapin Bondé, Mohamed Mahamoud Charahabil, Sié Sylvestre Da, Joseph Issaka Boussim, Oumarou Ouédraogo

“…Allometric model developed is a useful tool for optimizing harvesting activities and secure sustainable use of the species. …”
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InterTransViewer: a comparative description of differential gene expression profiles from different experiments by А. V. Tyapkin, V. V. Lavrekha, E. V. Ubogoeva, D. Yu. Oshchepkov, N. A. Omelyanchuk, E. V. Zemlyanskaya

“…To increase the relevance of experiment integration, it is necessary to optimize the selection of experiments. In this paper, we propose a set of quantitative indicators for a comprehensive comparative description of transcriptomic data. …”
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Implementasi Algoritme Spongent sebagai Algoritme Hashing untuk Integritas pada Modul Komunikasi Lora by Ari Kusyanti, I Putu Agrahita Wiguna, Fariz Andri Bakhtiar

“…Technology that specifically targets situations where large area coverage with low deployment costs and low power consumption use a radio frequency is LoRa. LoRa is optimized for implementation on limited resource devices, but in IoT deployment, data security becomes a challenge in addition to resource limitations. …”
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Assessment of Factors Affecting Time to Recovery from COVID-19: A Retrospective Study in Ethiopia by Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Zelalem Animut Demissie

“…The average duration of recovery from COVID-19 and influencing factors, which would help inform optimal control strategies, remain unclear. Moreover, studies regarding this issue are limited in Ethiopia, and no region-wise studies were conducted. …”
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Study on the Effect of CeO₂ on the Performance of WC + Ni60 Laser Cladding Coating by Jingquan Wu, Jianwen Zhang, Dianlong Chen, Jiang Huang, Wenqing Shi, Fenju An, Xianglin Wu

“…In conclusion, coatings containing 1% CeO₂ exhibit the minimal coefficient of friction and the lowest wear rates, while simultaneously providing optimal corrosion resistance.…”
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Detection of Crop Damage in Maize Using Red–Green–Blue Imagery and LiDAR Data Acquired Using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle by Barbara Dobosz, Dariusz Gozdowski, Jerzy Koronczok, Jan Žukovskis, Elżbieta Wójcik-Gront

“…Future studies should explore integrated approaches across diverse crop types and damage patterns to optimize wild animal damage evaluation.…”
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Identifying the snake: First scoping review on practices of communities and healthcare providers confronted with snakebite across the world. by Isabelle Bolon, Andrew M Durso, Sara Botero Mesa, Nicolas Ray, Gabriel Alcoba, François Chappuis, Rafael Ruiz de Castañeda

“…Biting snake identification is key to understanding snakebite eco-epidemiology and optimizing its clinical management. The role of snakebite victims and healthcare providers in biting snake identification has not been studied globally.…”
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Calcium Chloride vs. Mechanical Preparation of Fibrinogen-Depleted Human Platelet Lysate: Implications for Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Culture by Yen Theng Lim, Muttiah Barathan, Yu Ling Tan, Yi Ting Lee, Jia Xian Law

“…This study underscores the importance of preparation methods in optimizing HPL for cell culture and therapeutic uses.…”
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