Application of Optimization Algorithms in Voter Service Module Allocation by Edgar Jardón, Marcelo Romero, José-Raymundo Marcial-Romero

“…Allocation models are essential tools for optimally distributing client requests across multiple services under defined restrictions and objective functions. This study evaluates several heuristics to address an allocation problem involving young individuals reaching voting age. …”
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Benefits of Urban Parks in Different Land Uses by Wei-Ting Chen, Sheng-Jung Ou

“…In previous studies, algorithms were developed to select appropriate locations for parks with distinctive green patches. …”
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A quantum inspired machine learning approach for multimodal Parkinson’s disease screening by Diya Vatsavai, Anya Iyer, Ashwin A. Nair

“…As disease progression impairs speech, memory, and motor functions over time, early diagnosis is crucial for preserving patients’ quality of life. …”
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Health technology assessment (HTA) and performance management (PM): a scoping review on the intersecting realms by Esther Oluwatosin Akinbobola, Francesca De Domenico, Stefania Manetti, Guido Noto

“…In particular, the paper adopted the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) methodology to select and analyse articles. Results The review highlights the dynamic convergence of HTA and PM, emphasizing how combining these frameworks and functions can enhance decision-making in healthcare. …”
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Evaluation of Cloud Masking Methods using Sentinel-2 Satellite Images on Google Earth Engine: A Case Study in Vietnam by Le Minh Hang, Bui Xuan Hung, Nguyen Thi Thu Nga, Mai Phuong Pham, Nguyen Quoc Khanh

“…Sentinel-2 imagery is currently the primary source of data for Earth monitoring. There are several ways to create cloudless images from multi-temporal Sentinel-2 optical satellite imagery on the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform. …”
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Bioplastics value chain and blockchain: reducing transaction costs by Eduarda Lara Mendonça Moreira, Andrei Domingues Cechin

“…Findings – Dominant TCs result from monitoring specific attributes of pretreated açaí seeds and biopolymers, supplier selection, environmental purchasing, time and place specificity, quality control management and technological specificity. …”
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Innovative and best practices in sustainable strategies for waste reduction in additive manufacturing by Kazeem Aderemi Bello, Rendani Wilson Maladzhi

“…This transformative journey will undoubtedly redefine the landscape of modern manufacturing and lead us toward a sustainable and resource-efficient future.…”
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Artificial intelligence in gynecologic and obstetric emergencies by Hassan M. Elbiss, Fikri M. Abu-Zidan

“…Relevant articles were selected and read. Reference lists of the selected articles were also searched. …”
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Hybrid Models for Forecasting Allocative Localization Error in Wireless Sensor Networks by Guo Li, Hongyu Sheng

“…This study presents a machine learning-based approach to forecast Allocative Localization Error (ALE) in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), addressing challenges such as dynamic network topologies and resource constraints. The approach utilizes Radial Basis Function (RBF) models enhanced with advanced optimization algorithms, including Coot Optimization Algorithm (COA), Smell Agent Optimization (SAO), and Northern Goshawk Optimization (NGO) to improve ALE prediction accuracy. …”
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Length–Weight Distribution of Non-Zero Elements in Randomized Bit Sequences by Christoph Lange, Andreas Ahrens, Yadu Krishnan Krishnakumar, Olaf Grote

“…The focus of the current work is on detecting deviations from the ideal gap-density function describing randomized bit sequences. …”
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Distinct repertoires of microRNAs present in mouse astrocytes compared to astrocyte-secreted exosomes. by Ana Jovičić, Aaron D Gitler

“…The exosomal miRNA profiling dataset we have generated will provide a resource to aid in the investigation of this selection mechanism. …”
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Innovation Ecosystem of Iran's Tourism Industry with Emphasis on Supply Chain by Azizolah Jafari, mahdi alaei kerahrudi

“…Results Iran's tourism industry possesses substantial potential and resources, yet it has not secured its rightful place in international markets. …”
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Features of the alpha-cell population organization in pancreas of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) by T. V. Abramova, Yu. M. Kolesnyk

“…At the same time, glucagon-suppressive therapy is defined as the strategically main source of success of therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. …”
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On Explainability of Reinforcement Learning-Based Machine Learning Agents Trained with Proximal Policy Optimization That Utilizes Visual Sensor Data by Tomasz Hachaj, Marcin Piekarczyk

“…This estimation makes it possible to determine whether the network makes decisions as expected (decision-making is related to the model’s observation of objects belonging to different semantic classes in the environment) and to detect unexpected, seemingly chaotic behavior that might be, for example, the result of data bias, bad design of the reward function or insufficient generalization abilities of the model. …”
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Postpartum Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Toxic Shock Syndrome Caused by a Perineal Infection by Yoko Deguchi, Yuko Horiuchi, Kensaku Shojima, Naoyuki Iwahashi, Miwa Ikejima, Kazuhiko Ino, Kenichi Furukawa

“…Furthermore, since MRSA was not detected in the nasal and vaginal cavity during pregnancy, it suggests that vaginal colonization can also occur postpartum and be the disease source in mothers. …”
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EVL Promotes Osteo-/Odontogenic Differentiation of Dental Pulp Stem Cells via Activating JNK Signaling Pathway by Kangrui Zeng, Qiongyi Kang, Yutong Li, Weiping Li, Qing Cheng, Wenwei Xia

“…Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) were recognized as a suitable and promising source of stem cells in dental pulp regeneration. …”
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Feasibility of Proton Range Estimation with Prompt Gamma Imaging in Proton Therapy of Lung Cancer: Monte Carlo Study by Elham Rohollahpour, Hadi Taleshi Ahangari

“…Subjects and Methods: The proton pencil beam source was defined as a function of the tumor size to encompass the tumor volume. …”
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The Influence of Working in Stone Crushing Factories on Specific Respiratory Parameters by Belal Rahhal, Raya Sinnokrot, Omar Abuzant, Samah Shahin, Amany Masalmeh, Wala Jarrar

“…Working in stone-cutting factories is a known source for silica dust exposure, which has pathogenic effects on the respiratory system resulting finally in silicosis which may end in malignancy. …”
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Image-based soft drink type classification and dietary assessment system using deep convolutional neural network with transfer learning by Rubaiya Hafiz, Mohammad Reduanul Haque, Aniruddha Rakshit, Mohammad Shorif Uddin

“…To perform experimentation a dataset is built containing ten most consumed soft drinks in Bangladesh using images from the ImageNet dataset, internet sources and also self-capturing. The experiment confirms that our system can detect and recognize different types of drinks with an accuracy of 98.51%.…”
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Liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry based analysis of persistent mobile organic compounds in aqueous samples: Method development and optimization by Kyriaki Anagnostopoulou, Vasileios Alampanos, Eleni Evgenidou, Dimitra A. Lambropoulou

“…A central composite design and desirability function (DF) approach were used to optimize the HRMS analysis, while the most suitable SPE cartridge, column, and mobile phase composition were carefully selected through experimental trials. …”
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