Considering the supply and demand of urban heat island mitigation: A study on the construction of “Source-flow-sink” cooling corridor network of blue and green landscape by Shengyu Guan, Xinyu Zhang, Ting Zhang, Haihui Hu

“…From the perspective of network construction, the shortcomings and challenges existing in Shenyang’s cooling network, such as the lack that included the coverage of “working” corridors and spatial inequality, which can be addressed by interconnecting more “source” centers with “sink” centers to optimize cooling capabilities. …”
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Different Spatial Configurations of LED Light Sources Enhance Growth in Tomato Seedlings by Influencing Photosynthesis, CO₂ Assimilation, and Endogenous Hormones by Xiting Yang, Shuya Wang, Wenkai Liu, Shuchao Huang, Yandong Xie, Xin Meng, Zhaozhuang Li, Ning Jin, Li Jin, Jian Lyu, Jihua Yu

“…Sub-optimal light environments in controlled agricultural settings often limit the productivity of plants. …”
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Adaptive landslide monitoring in wireless sensor networks using FLPSO-based MIP systems by Lingaraj K, Rashmi Laxmikant Malghan, KarthiK Rao M C, Lalit Garg

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The concentration of single-stranded DNA-binding proteins is a critical factor in recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), as revealed by insights from an open-source system by Francisco Cordoba-Andrade, Antolin Peralta-Castro, Paola L. García-Medel, Eduardo Castro-Torres, Rogelio Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Atzimba Y. Castro-Lara, Josue D. Mora Garduño, Claudia D. Raygoza, Noe Baruch-Torres, Alejandro Peñafiel-Ayala, Corina Diaz-Quezada, Cesar S. Cardona-Felix, Fernando Guzman Chavez, Carlos H. Trasviña-Arenas, Rogerio R. Sotelo-Mundo, Beatriz Xoconostle-Cazares, Agustino Martínez-Antonio, Luis Gabriel Brieba de Castro

“…Our method incorporates enzymes from the bacteriophage T4 homologous recombination pathway—single-stranded binding protein (gp32), recombinase (UvsX), and mediator (UvsY)—along with Moloney murine leukemia virus (MMLV) reverse transcriptase with enhanced thermal stability, and Bst and Bsu DNA polymerases. …”
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An Adaptive Robust Optimization Model for Microgrids Operation Using Convexified AC Power Flow Equations by Mahmoud Mollayousefi Zadeh, Zakaria Afshar, Gholamreza Farahani, Seyed Mohammad Taghi Bathaee

“…The proposed model comprises three stages, one master and two subproblems, using both linearized and convexified power flow equations. Meanwhile, a new optimization-based bound tightening (OBBT) method is also presented to strengthen the relaxation. …”
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Impact of arm position on low dose dual-source CT one-step aortic and cerebral-carotid artery angiography image quality and radiation dose by Meng Wang, Chao Zheng, Lin Yang, Juan Su, Jiexin Sheng, Xiaolong He, Bo Wang, GuangHang Wu

“…Methods Between January 2022 and August 2023,a total of 185 patients were enrolled in the study and underwent low-dose one-stop cerebral carotid aortic CTA. …”
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Brain tumor detection through image fusion using whale optimization and edge preserving filter by Bhattiprolu Nagasirisha, Venkatesh Munagala, Ramakrishna Reddy Eamani, Mocherla Venkata Srikanth, Asileti Suneel Kumar, Varre Venkata Kanaka Durga Prasad

“…While the detail layers are fused based on maximum energy assessed using the Krisch compass operator, the base layers are fused based on the whale optimization method,  for which the objective function is maximization of entropy, edge strength and pixel intensity. …”
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BRDF Correction in Landsat Directional Reflectance Data by Combining Optimal BRDF Archetype With Spectral Characteristics by Aojie Shen, Jie Shao, Xin Qi, Zhongzheng Zhu, Yujie Dai, Qi Zeng

“…In this study, we developed the Combining Optimal BRDF Archetype with Spectral Characteristics (COBASC) method to effectively reduce BRDF effects in Landsat directional reflectance data. …”
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Optimization of grain import market layout in the context of food security: a study of soybean in China by Xiaonan Wang, Yi Lu

“…IntroductionMajor food-importing countries are characterized by highly concentrated import sources, which easily exposes them to risks of food supply shortages due to over-reliance on a limited number of source countries.MethodsUsing China’s soybean imports as a case study, this study proposes a novel analytical framework that specifically addresses the unique characteristics of agricultural products. …”
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State of Health Estimation for Lithium-Ion Batteries Using an Explainable XGBoost Model with Parameter Optimization by Zhenghao Xiao, Bo Jiang, Jiangong Zhu, Xuezhe Wei, Haifeng Dai

“…Accurate and reliable estimation of the state of health (SOH) of lithium-ion batteries is crucial for ensuring safety and preventing potential failures of power sources in electric vehicles. However, current data-driven SOH estimation methods face challenges related to adaptiveness and interpretability. …”
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Optimizing Civics Learning in High School through the Use of Print Books and Online Learning Resources by Jessica Wijaya, Nuraini Asriati

“…The results of the study showed that teachers can optimally improve Civics learning in high school by integrating printed books and online learning resources by first understanding in depth the Civics curriculum in high school, then making lesson plans that combine printed books and online learning resources and Learning Management System (LMS), applying project-based learning methods, giving online assignments related to printed book materials, fostering students' digital literacy to find accurate and reliable learning sources, using multimedia such as learning videos from YouTube and implementing simulations. …”
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Optimizing hardware configuration for solar powered energy management in battery ultracapacitor hybrid electric vehicles by Shraddha Kaushik, K. Rachananjali

“…The primary storage battery’s longevity and overall system efficiency are intended to be increased by the EMS’s ability to forecast driving circumstances and lessen the load on it. The method optimizes power distribution among numerous energy storage sources by using sophisticated hardware configurations. …”
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Dual Adaptive Filtering by Optimal Projection Applied to Filter Muscle Artifacts on EEG and Comparative Study by Samuel Boudet, Laurent Peyrodie, William Szurhaj, Nicolas Bolo, Antonio Pinti, Philippe Gallois

“…This paper proposes to use the method dual adaptive filtering by optimal projection (DAFOP) to automatically remove artifacts while preserving true cerebral signals. …”
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Optimizing breeding strategies for early-maturing white maize through genetic diversity and population structure. by Hellen Mawia Mukiti, Baffour Badu-Apraku, Ayodeji Abe, Idris Ishola Adejumobi, John Derera

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Managing and Optimizing Hybrid Distributed Energy Systems: A Bibliometric Mapping of Current Knowledge and Strategies by Daniel Słyś, Agnieszka Stec, Kacper Bednarz, Przemysław Ogarek, Martina Zeleňáková

“…Due to the complexity of the issues and the impact of many factors on the efficiency of these systems, it is necessary to ensure that they are properly designed, managed, and optimized. Many techniques and methods are used to achieve an optimal multi-source energy system. …”
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Optimizing Acidic Reductive Leaching for Lithium Recovery: Enhancing Sustainable Lithium Supply for Energy Markets by Agnieszka Sobianowska-Turek, Amelia Zielińska, Weronika Urbańska, Anna Mielniczek, Agnieszka Fornalczyk, Szymon Pawlak, Tomasz Małysa, Janusz Cebulski

“…The growing demand for lithium, driven by its crucial role in energy storage technologies such as lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics, is intensifying the need for sustainable extraction methods. While lithium is sourced from both primary and secondary resources, particularly from recycled materials, the recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries remains challenging. …”
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Optimal Virtual Power Plant Control Algorithm Considering the Electrical Characteristics of Distributed Energy Resources by Seokwoo Hyun, Geonho Kim, Jungsung Park, Yunhyuk Choi

“…This study addresses the challenges of grid stability posed by the integration of renewable energy sources, focusing on regions, like Jeju Island, where overgeneration complicates energy management. …”
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Research on Multi-Machine Pre-Synchronization Control and Optimization Based on Parallel Recovery Black Start by Zhongping Ruan, Shuye Ding, Yizhi Chen

“…Simulation results show that the proposed method suppresses frequency overshoot and system disturbances during a multi-source black start, significantly enhancing microgrid restoration capability and operational stability.…”
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Optimal Configuration and Economic Study of Hybrid Energy Storage System in Wind and Solar Power Plants by Yongqian LIU, Chao LIANG, Jie YAN, Jing ZHANG

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Optimizing Solar Energy Harvesting: A K‐Means Clustering Approach for Enhanced Efficiency and Viability by Li Bin, Muhammad Shahzad, Muhammad Farhan, Muhammad Sanaullah Khan, Mubaarak Abdulrahman Abdu Saif, Girmaw Teshager Bitew

“…It has emerged as a primary source; however, optimizing energy utilization and solar panel efficiency to maximize absorbed solar radiation remains a significant challenge. …”
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