Development and validation of a LC-MS method for the quantification of microcystins in fish for their monitoring in environmental and food context by Camille Van Camp, Wannes Hugo R. Van Hassel, Jeroen Van Wichelen, Julien Masquelier

“…This study, therefore, aimed to optimize and validate an UHPLC-MS/MS method for the quantification of eight microcystin congeners and nodularin in five different fish species. …”
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Development of Energy-Efficient Modes of Installations for Heat Treatment of Concrete Products Using Numerical Calculation Methods by V. N. Romaniuk, A. M. Niyakovskii, A. N. Chichko, Yu. V. Yatskevich

“…The method is based on three-dimensional transfer equations, taking into account internal sources of heat release due to the ongoing hydration reaction of the active components of the cement clinker, and the boundary conditions corresponding to the structure of the processed product, as well as the type of heat technology device for accelerated hydration. …”
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Rapid prototyping of 3D microstructures: A simplified grayscale lithography encoding method using blender by Fabrício Frizera Borghi, Mohammed Bendimerad, Marie-Ly Chapon, Tatiana Petithory, Laurent Vonna, Laurent Pieuchot

“…This work presents a simplified method for encoding 3D objects into grayscale image files optimized for grayscale lithography. …”
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Fusion of UAV-Acquired Visible Images and Multispectral Data by Applying Machine-Learning Methods in Crop Classification by Zuojun Zheng, Jianghao Yuan, Wei Yao, Paul Kwan, Hongxun Yao, Qingzhi Liu, Leifeng Guo

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Discussions of Antibiotic Resistance on Social Media Platforms: Text Mining and Mixed Methods Content Analysis Study by Jocelyne Arquembourg, Philippe Glaser, France Roblot, Isabelle Metzler, Mélanie Gallant-Dewavrin, Hugues Feutze Nanguem, Adel Mebarki, Paméla Voillot, Stéphane Schück

“…Social media studies constitute a complementary source of evidence that could be used to optimize messages to the public about appropriate use of antibiotics.…”
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Differences in habitat suitability for Sphaeriidae (Mollusca: Bivalvia) according to survey method using probability distribution models by Jeong-Ki Min, Gyoung Min Cho, Jin-Young Kim

“…Method-aware habitat characterization is essential for improving indicator development, refining conservation strategies, and enhancing interpretation of benthic macroinvertebrate monitoring data.…”
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Different bee-flower survey methods impact conservation recommendations: comparing citizen science and academic surveys by Jaco J.T.C. Visser, Leon Marshall, Jiří Hadrava, Pieter Vanormelingen, Arthur Dielens, Jean-Marc Molenberg, Nicolas J. Vereecken

“…We analysed bee-flower interaction data from the Brussels Capital Region (Belgium), comparing two contrasting sources: (1) citizen science records and (2) standardised academic surveys. …”
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A novel hybrid methodology for wind speed and solar irradiance forecasting based on improved whale optimized regularized extreme learning machine by S. Syama, J. Ramprabhakar, R Anand, V. P. Meena, Josep M. Guerrero

“…The evaluation criteria demonstrate that the suggested method outperforms the existing methods in terms of prediction accuracy and stability, thus confirming that a hybrid forecasting model approach combining an efficient decomposition method with a simplified but efficient parameter-optimized neural network can enhance its accuracy and stability.…”
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Establishment and Application of TaqMan qPCR Detection Method for Human DNA Contamination in DNA Laboratory by SHEN Gao-fang, ZHOU Yong-song, ZHANG Jian-qiu, JI Shi-you, WU Ying-feng, SHANG Hao, ZHU Bo-feng

“…ObjectiveTo establish a highly sensitive and specific method for detecting human DNA based on real time quantitative PCR （qPCR） technique for the rapid detection of potential DNA contamination sources in DNA laboratories.MethodsPrimers and probes were designed with Primer ExpressTM software using the reference sequence of human 18S rRNA gene as a template, and the optimal prime-probe combination was screened by matrix method. …”
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Research on the Inversion Method of Dust Retention in Grassland Plant Canopies Based on UAV-Borne Hyperspectral Data by Yibo Zhao, Shaogang Lei

“…UAV-borne hyperspectral data and measured dust retention content in plant canopies are used as data sources. The spectral response characteristics of canopy dust retention are analyzed, and four types of optimized spectral indices are constructed, including the difference index (<i>DI</i>), ratio index (<i>RI</i>), normalized difference index (<i>NDI</i>), and inverse difference index (<i>IDI</i>). …”
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Research in the Development and Validation of the Method of Quantitative Determination of Flavonoids in the Common Sorrel Herba, Gathered in the Altai Territory by G. R. Kutateladze, L. M. Fedoseeva

“…When analyzing the raw materials harvested in the Altai Territory in different years, it was found that the content of flavonoids in common sorrel herba ranges from 0,596 to 0,632%.Conclusion. The optimal parameters of extraction of flavonoids from raw materials were determined, the conditions for the complexation reaction were selected, and the developed method was validated. …”
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Investigating the Effects of Heating Rate and Granulation on Extracted Oil-Shale using Microwaves and Conventional Heating Methods by Hassan Naderi, Ali Shekarifard, Jaber Taheri shakib

“…It was found that microwave pyrolysis yielded more oil produced than the conventional method and improved the quality of the oil. An optimal particle size and heating rate can be established based on the results, sparking interest in further research to explore these possibilities.…”
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Thermal performance analysis of quaternary hybrid nanofluids with radiative and Joule heating effects in magnetohydrodynamic flow over a stretched surface by Faisal Mumtaz, A. Al-Zubaidi, Tasawar Abbas, S. Saleem

“…The solution procedure is carried out using numerical simulations, specifically the shooting method and the 4th-order Runge-Kutta (Rk-4) technique. …”
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An Automatic Decision-Level Fusion Rice Mapping Method of Optical and SAR Images Based on Cloud Coverage by Xueqin Jiang, Song Gao, Huaqiang Du, Shenghui Fang, Yan Gong, Ning Han, Yirong Wang

“…Timely and accurate mapping of paddy rice cultivation is crucial for estimating rice production and optimizing land utilization. Optical images are essential data source for paddy rice mapping, but it is susceptible to cloud contamination. …”
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Monitoring and Analyzing Driver Physiological States Based on Automotive Electronic Identification and Multimodal Biometric Recognition Methods by Shengpei Zhou, Nanfeng Zhang, Qin Duan, Xiaosong Liu, Jinchao Xiao, Li Wang, Jingfeng Yang

“…This paper proposes a method for monitoring and analyzing driver physiological characteristics by combining electronic vehicle identification (EVI) with multimodal biometric recognition. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of guidelines for venous thromboembolism prevention and management: A mixed-methods systematic review by Mengbo Han, Jingying Huang, Jin Yang, Jiaojiao Chen, Haiou Qi

“…The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool was used for critical appraisal. …”
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A Meta-Heuristic Algorithm-Based Feature Selection Approach to Improve Prediction Success for Salmonella Occurrence in Agricultural Waters by Murat Canayaz, Murat Demir, Zeynal Topalcengiz

“…Salmonella presence was also reported with PCR-confirmed method in data set. Features were selected by using binary meta-heuristic optimization methods including differential evolution optimization (DEO), grey wolf optimization (GWO), Harris hawks optimization (HHO) and particle swarm optimization (PSO). …”
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Integrated local energy market-based optimization framework for multi-energy microgrid considering power grid AC constraints and usage price by Amirhamzeh Farajollahi, Meysam Feili

“…The word ''integrated optimization'' implies that the proposed method clears customers' energy scheduling based on the market competitive price. …”
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Carbon Footprint Assessment in Shrimp Pond Farming of Penaeus vannamei Based on Life Cycle Assessment Methods by Yunfei WANG, Xinmeng WANG, Ying LI, Jinzhen YU, Jie KONG, Jihong ZHANG

“…The predominant farming methods of P. vannamei in China include factory farming, semi-intensive ponds, small-shed cultures, and pond aquaculture. …”
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Fusion of Visible and Infrared Images Using a Reinforcement Learning System Based on Fuzzy Logic and Convolution Optimized with Wild Horse Algorithm by Mahvash Zarimeidani, Amir Amirabadi, Nasrin Amiri, Iman Ahanian, Siavash Es’haghi

“…This hybrid reinforcement learning system was optimized using algorithms including wild horse optimization (WHO), genetic algorithm (GA), and particle swarm optimization (PSO) to improve specific fusion metrics such as image correlation, similarity coefficient, image entropy, and signal-to-noise ratio. …”
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