Isolation and identification of Alcaligenes faecalis W2-3 with high-yield production of dimethyl disulfide by Pingle Wu, Shuaijun Deng, Jian Li, Xiaodi Wei, Rong Zheng, Xiao Men, Haibo Zhang

“…Moreover, optimization of sulfur sources and concentrations showed that increasing methionine concentration led to higher DMDS production. …”
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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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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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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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High resistance fault detection in DC microgrid using Hilbert Huang transform and vector-based ensemble optimized LSTM networks by H. K. Prashanth Kumar, Ritesh Dash, K. Jyotheeswara Reddy, Nageswara Rao Atyam, Bhabasis Mohapatra

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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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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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Sensor Fault Detection and Diagnosis of Air-conditioning System Based on Improved Principal Component Analysis Method by Zhang Shuangshuang, Chen Huanxin, Zhang Hongtao, Guo Yabin

“…In this study, an improved principal component analysis method combining wavelet transform data optimization and neural network-based fault diagnosis optimization is proposed for the sensor fault detection and diagnosis in an air-conditioning system. …”
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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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The resolution of the Expert Council ”Possibilities of risk modification in patients with oncological diseases of the head and neck organs” by A. V. Rozanov, A. P. Polyakov, D. G. Zaridze, M. A. Kropotov, Yu. V. Alymov, S. I. Kutukova, E. V. Gushanskaya

“…In the future, patients who quit smoking traditional cigarettes, but use only ANDS, should be maintained constant smoking cessation and encouraged to abandon alternative sources of nicotine delivery.Given the proven effectiveness of introducing smoking cessation recommendations into practice, it is proposed to develop, on the basis of scientifically based methods and international experience, an algorithm for consulting on smoking cessation assistance and include it in clinical recommendations for the head and neck cancer in section “Prevention and dispensary monitoring, medical indications and contraindications to the use of prevention methods”.…”
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Human-Centered Design of an mHealth Tool for Optimizing HIV Index Testing in Wartime Ukraine: Formative Research Case Study by Nancy Puttkammer, Elizabeth Dunbar, Myroslava Germanovych, Mariia Rosol, Matthew Golden, Anna Hubashova, Vladyslav Fedorchenko, Larisa Hetman, Liudmyla Legkostup, Jan Flowers, Olena Nesterova

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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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Optimization of bioactive polyphenols recovery from Flammulina velutipes stem waste using nonionic surfactant-integrated ultrasound-assisted extraction by Huimin Huo, Haiying Bao, Hao Yin

“…The process of cultivating edible and medicinal mushrooms results in considerable biomass waste, which can be a rich source of bioactive compounds. This research aimed at optimizing the yield of polyphenols and improving the antioxidant potential of extracts derived from the stem waste of Flammulina velutipes (FVS). …”
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Design and Implementation of Single Axis Solar Tracking System: Utilizing GPS, Astronomical Equations, and Satellite Dish Actuator for Optimal Efficiency by Rizgar Ahmed Salih, Karzan Qadir Mohammed, Peshawa Osman Hama, Rawaz Othman Hassan, Barham Kamal Noori

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An interval Type-2 fuzzy Fractional-Order PD-PI controller for frequency stabilization of islanded microgrids optimized with CO algorithm by Siavash Shirali, Saeed Zolfaghari Moghaddam, Mortaza Aliasghary

“…Different scenarios are considered in which the effect of the proposed controller on network frequency changes has been compared with two other controllers, i.e., interval type-2 fuzzy fractional-order tilt integral derivative (IT2FFOTID) and interval type-2 fuzzy fractional-order proportional integral derivative (IT2FFOPID) using several optimization methods. Simulation results demonstrate approximately 58.6% and 54.3% improvement in integral time absolute error (ITAE) compared to other two controllers, respectively, in a combined scenario. …”
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Improved TLBO algorithm for optimal energy management in a hybrid microgrid with support vector machine-based forecasting of uncertain parameters by Raji Krishna, S. Hemamalini

“…The worldwide need for electrical energy is increasing, and integrating renewable energy sources (RES) into the power grid will enhance the efficient use of clean energy to fulfill the growing demand for energy. …”
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Feature Extraction and Classification of Power Quality Disturbances Using Optimized Tunable-Q Wavelet Transform and Incremental Support Vector Machine by Indu Sekhar Samanta, Pravat Kumar Rout, Kunjabihari Swain, Satyasis Mishra, Murthy Cherukuri

“…The widespread integration of renewable energy sources (RESs) into power systems using power electronics-based interface devices has led to a substantial rise in power quality (PQ) issues. …”
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Optimization of Sugar Extraction Process from Date Waste Using Full Factorial Design Toward Its Use for New Biotechnological Applications by Islam Sayah, Mondher Njehi, Nicola Cicero, Vincenzo Nava, Manel Ben M’hadheb, Hatem Majdoub, Sami Achour, Teresa Gervasi

“…However, dates are rich in sugars, which offer a renewable source of nutrients for various applications. In this study, sugar extraction from two low-grade pitted date fruits (Alig and Kentichi) under ultrasound, was optimized using full factorial design. …”
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Apportionment and Inventory Optimization of Agriculture and Energy Sector Methane Emissions Using Multi‐Month Trace Gas Measurements in Northern Colorado by Griffin J. Mead, Daniel I. Herman, Fabrizio R. Giorgetta, Nathan A. Malarich, Esther Baumann, Brian R. Washburn, Nathan R. Newbury, Ian Coddington, Kevin C. Cossel

“…By combining these sector‐apportioned observations with spatially resolved inventories and Bayesian inverse methods, energy and agriculture methane fluxes are optimized across the study's ∼850 km2 sensitivity area. …”
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