Simulation study of the influence of water equivalent ratio energy dependence of absorber materials on measurement of multilayer ionization chamber by GU Shuaizhe, CHEN Zhiling, LIN Ye, LIU Qi, BAI Haobo, ZOU Yuhang, LI Xiufang, LI Deming

“…BackgroundThe Multilayer Ionization Chamber (MLIC) is an instrument in rapidly measuring the proton depth dose distribution, which is crucial for enhancing the efficiency of beam commissioning and daily quality assurance in treatment rooms.PurposeThis study aims to investigate the impact of the Water Equivalent Ratio (WER) energy dependence of various absorber materials on MLIC measurements, thereby improving the accuracy of depth dose distribution measurements.MethodsBased on the fixed beam source parameters in the beam therapy room of Shanghai Advanced Proton Facility (SAPT), a physical model of MLIC was constructed using Monte-Carlo method. …”
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Investigating the Electrochemical Characteristics of Lithium Vanadium Phosphate Cathode Synthesized by the Solution Combustion Method Utilizing Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide as a... by Mohammad Tahernejad Javazm, Masoud Hasheminiasari, Seyed Morteza Masoudpanah

“…Introduction and Objectives: Optimization of vanadium phosphate compounds through the control of synthesis methods plays a key role in enhancing their performance. …”
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Strategic Demand Response for Economic Dispatch in Wind-Integrated Multi-Area Energy Systems by Peng Li, Li Wang, Peiqiang Zhang, Peng Yan, Chongyang Li, Zhe Nan, Jun Wang

“…Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed approach significantly improves system efficiency by balancing supply-demand mismatches and reducing reliance on external power sources. Compared to conventional methods, the DR capabilities of industrial and commercial loads have increased by 8.08% and 6.69%, respectively, which is primarily due to enhanced utilization of wind power and optimized storage deployment. …”
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Innovative Technologies in the Monitoring of the Age-Related Cataract by T. N. Kiseleva, M. S. Zaitsev

“…Current high-informative methods of quantitative assessment of the optical density of lens are helpful in determination of indications for surgery, the optimization of phacoemulsification settings and prevention of intraoperative complications. …”
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CART-ANOVA-Based Transfer Learning Approach for Seven Distinct Tumor Classification Schemes with Generalization Capability by Shiraz Afzal, Muhammad Rauf, Shahzad Ashraf, Shahrin Bin Md Ayob, Zeeshan Ahmad Arfeen

“…This study introduces a novel CART-ANOVA (Cartesian-ANOVA) hyperparameter tuning framework, which differs from traditional optimization methods by systematically integrating statistical significance testing (ANOVA) with the Cartesian product of hyperparameter values. …”
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Pose estimation for health data analysis: advancing AI in neuroscience and psychology by Juan Yu, Daoyu Zhu

“…These methods face challenges in scalability, interpretability, and their ability to incorporate domain-specific knowledge into analytical pipelines, limiting their utility in practical applications.MethodsTo address these gaps, we propose a novel approach combining the Dynamic Medical Graph Framework (DMGF) and the Attention-Guided Optimization Strategy (AGOS). …”
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ANALYSIS OF THERMOTECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HYDROCARBON FUEL VARIABLE COMPOSITION by E. R. Saifullin, S. A. Nazarychev, A. V. Gazeykina, Y. V. Vankov, I. V. Larionova

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A Versatile Algorithm for Autofocusing SAR Images by A. A. Monakov

“…This method has been referred as the MM optimization in scientific literature. …”
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A Novel Neural Network-Based Droop Control Strategy for Single-Phase Power Converters by Saad Belgana, Handy Fortin-Blanchette

“…This paper presents a novel adaptive droop control strategy integrating artificial neural networks and particle swarm optimization to enhance microgrid performance. Unlike prior methods that optimize artificial neural network parameters, the proposed approach uses particle swarm optimization offline to generate optimal dq−axis voltage references that compensate for line effects and load variations. …”
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Bio-Inspired Fine-Tuning for Selective Transfer Learning in Image Classification by Ana Davila, Jacinto Colan, Yasuhisa Hasegawa

“…However, discrepancies between source and target domains can hinder effective transfer learning. …”
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Research on site selection and capacity determination problem based on improved particle swarm algorithm by Xiaotong Mi, Qinyang Liu, Bo Geng, Yong Zhu

“…Abstract To promote the effective utilization of distributed power sources after grid connection and achieve the goal of maximizing energy transmission efficiency and minimizing cost, this paper proposes a scheme based on the integration of the improved particle swarm optimization algorithm and the improved ant colony optimization algorithm (IPSOACO). …”
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Application of the project method in foreign language teaching in the training of master’s degree students at a non-linguistic university (exemplified by «foreign language in the f... by Viktoria G. Grigorieva, Natalia Nazarova

“…Introduction of new areas of master’s programs in a non-linguistic university sets challenges for foreign language teachers to optimize the language training of the students. The article describes the experience of using a practical-oriented method in teaching the discipline «Foreign Language in the Professional Sphere» to Master’s Degree students of «Management of Museum and Exhibition Activities» at the Samara State Institute of Culture. …”
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Computational Fluid Dynamics–Discrete Element Method Numerical Simulation of Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Sewage Sludge in a Tube Reactor as a Linear Fresnel Solar Collector by Artur Wodołażski

“…The reactor’s receiver, a copper absorber tube, has a total length of 20 m and is designed in a coiled configuration from the base to enhance heat absorption efficiency. To optimize the thermal performance of biomass conversion in the HTL process, a Computational Fluid Dynamics–Discrete Element Method (CFD-DEM) coupling numerical method approach was employed to investigate improved thermal performance by obtaining a heat source solely through solar energy. …”
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Application of Electrical Resistivity Measurements for Continuous Monitoring of the Municipal Solid Waste Biodrying Process by Bongkoch Chungam, Hiroyuki Ishimori, Soydoa Vinitnantharat, Sirintornthep Towprayoon, Chart Chiemchaisri, Komsilp Wangyao

“…While the lack of proper real-time monitoring methods hinders the optimization of the biodrying processes. …”
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Simultaneous Quantification of Bioactive Triterpene Saponins Calenduloside E and Chikusetsusaponin IVa in Different Plant Parts of Ten Amaranthaceae Species by UPLC-ESI-MS/MS Metho... by Karolina Grabowska, Paweł Żmudzki, Agnieszka Galanty, Irma Podolak

“…These saponin-abundant plant parts of Amaranthaceae spp. may be considered convenient sources of these bioactive saponins.…”
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Multipotent Mesenchymal Stromal Stem Cell Expansion by Plating Whole Bone Marrow at a Low Cellular Density: A More Advantageous Method for Clinical Use by Katia Mareschi, Deborah Rustichelli, Roberto Calabrese, Monica Gunetti, Fiorella Sanavio, Sara Castiglia, Alessandra Risso, Ivana Ferrero, Corrado Tarella, Franca Fagioli

“…Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a promising source for cell therapy due to their pluripotency and immunomodulant proprieties. …”
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Costing of the breeding operations for the national maize programs in Eastern and Southern Africa by Biswanath Das, Biswanath Das, Samuel K. Mutiga, Samuel K. Mutiga, Olivia Odiyo, Olivia Odiyo, Sammy Madahana, Sammy Madahana, Dragan Milic, Dragan Milic, Lubasi Sinyinda, Kabamba Mwansa, Ronica Mukaro, Davison Chaingeni, Godfrey Asea, Daniel B. Kwemoi, Lennin Musundire, Lennin Musundire

“…Breeding programs are being guided in using the University of Queensland’s open-source breeding costing tool (UQ-BPCT). This paper outlines the costing strategy and demonstrates the tool’s utility using data from national breeding programs in Uganda (NARO), Zambia (ZARI), and Zimbabwe (DR&SS). …”
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Stray Light Suppression Design and Test for the Jilin-1 GF04A Satellite Remote Sensing Camera by Xing Zhong, Jiashi Feng, Yanjie Li, Chenglong Yang, Feifei Zhang, Haofeng Li

“…To address this issue, a comprehensive test is conducted on the stray light suppression performance of the Jilin-1 GF04A satellite remote sensing camera by integrating multiple test methods, including the environmental light effect test, neighborhood point source response test, key surface response test, and sneak path of stray light test. …”
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Biomass to sustainable biofuels: A novel hybrid process integrating CO₂ CPU and high-temperature syngas for methanol/DME synthesis—4E analyses with multi-objective optimization (NS... by Mohammad Mirani, Farhad Shahraki, Mohammad reza Sardashti Birjandi, Mehdi Bayat, Asiyeh Sheikhzadeh-Takabi

“…The system innovatively integrates high-purity CO₂ (>97%) from a Compression and Purification Unit (CPU) with high-temperature syngas (∼1000°C) from biomass gasification to synthesize methanol (MeOH) and dimethyl ether (DME) as biofuels. This method creatively combines CPU-sourced CO₂ and syngas use with Rankine cycle technology, seeking to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while improving efficiency and sustainability. …”
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Collaborative Management of Water‐Energy‐Food‐Ecosystems Nexus in Central Asia Under Uncertainty by Yuan Ma, Yongping Li, Guohe Huang, Yuanrui Liu, Yufei Zhang

“…In this study, a novel optimization method named as multi‐level chance‐constrained fuzzy programming (MCFP) is developed to jointly manage the WEFE nexus. …”
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