Structural optimization and thermal performance analysis of minichannel heat Sinks: A numerical approach by Danzhu Ma, Zihao Shao, Zhuang Li, Weiwei Jian

“…In addition, the entropy generation number of both is always below the critical value of 1. …”
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Optimization design of an acoustic cover layer for a cylindrical cavity based on porous materials by Bohan ZHANG, Jili RONG, Xiuyan CHENG

“…The design of this coating is based on the optimization of key parameters, including the thickness distribution and the arrangement of different layers. …”
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Elucidation of the Electrocatalytic Function of Composite Metal Carbides Co3W3C and Co3Mo3C with Oxygen Reduction and Oxygen Evolution Reactions by Ikki YANAGIMOTO, Masashi WADA, Satoko TAKASE, Toshiyuki TAKIZAWA, Youichi SHIMIZU

“…In this study, we comprehensively evaluated the adsorption behavior of oxygen molecules and surface hydroxyl groups, the charge density difference, and the effects of surface structure and chemical composition on catalytic activity by combining DFT (density functional theory) calculations and instrumental analysis. …”
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Sunflower-based butterfly optimization algorithm with enhanced RNN for the harmonics elimination in multilevel inverter by V. Mohan, G. Krithiga, M. Thamil Alagan, V. Sathya

“…To determine Switching Angles (SA), an objective function is generated from the SHE problem. In this paper, the Sunflower based– Butterfly Optimization Algorithm (SF-BOA) is presented as a method for evaluating transcendental nonlinear equations using an MLI in a SHE approaches. …”
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The Impact of High-Speed Rail on High-Quality Economic Development: Evidence from China by Xixi Feng, Jixiao Li, Yadan Liu, Weidong Li

“…The findings reveal that (1) HSR significantly promotes high-quality economic development; (2) with the development of HSR, from 2005 to 2021, China’s high-quality economic development showed an evolutionary trend of overall improvement, with a gradual optimization of spatial patterns; (3) it facilitates high-quality economic development by enhancing capital and labor mobility, strengthening industrial chain resilience, and advancing industrial structure upgrading; (4) high-speed rail development in neighboring regions generates positive spatial spillover effects on local urban economic quality; and (5) the impact of high-speed rail on high-quality economic development exhibits significant heterogeneity across cities with different regions, tiers, scales, and resource endowments. …”
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Antimicrobial strategies of lower respiratory tract infections in immunocompromised patients based on metagenomic next-generation sequencing: a retrospective study by Beibei Meng, Haichao Liu, Qinliang Wu, Lei Qu, Congzheng Mao, Fang Yang, Tianzhou Lan, Juan Fang, Zhenhong Hu, Yao Fang

“…The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical applicability of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in the diagnosis and management of LRTI, as well as its impact on empirical antibacterial therapy for patients with varying immune statuses. …”
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The Influence of Different Foaming Agents on the Properties and Foaming Mechanisms of Foam Ceramics from Quartz Tailings by Huiyang Gao, Jie Zhang

“…This study used quartz sand tailings and waste glass powder as raw materials to fabricate foam ceramic materials. The effects of different foaming agents (SiC, CaCO₃, and MnO₂) on the phase evolution, microstructure, pore size distribution, and physical properties of the foam ceramics were investigated, and the foaming mechanisms were elucidated. …”
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Optimization of clustering parameters for single-cell RNA analysis using intrinsic goodness metrics by Nicolina Sciaraffa, Antonino Gagliano, Luigi Augugliaro, Claudia Coronnello, Claudia Coronnello

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Optimization of the Loess Plateau of the China Ecological Network Pattern Based on a PLUS Model by Xiaoyan Luo, Xun Luo, Xianhua Yang, Jian Wang, Jialing Liao, Yu He, Ye Du, Ye Yang

“…We utilized the PLUS (Patch-generating Land Use Simulation) model to simulate the land use patterns of the Loess Plateau of China under four different development scenarios in 2030, constructed the corresponding ecological network, and evaluated the network structure. …”
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An interpretable model for landslide susceptibility assessment based on Optuna hyperparameter optimization and Random Forest by Xin Xiao, Yi Zou, Jiangcheng Huang, Xuan Luo, Luyi Yang, Meng Li, Pengwu Yang, Xuan Ji, Yungang Li

“…This study proposed an interpretable model that combines Random Forest (RF), Optuna hyperparameter optimization, and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) to achieve optimal landslide susceptibility evaluation and provide explanations in the northwest region of Yunnan Province in China. …”
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Augmented secretary bird optimization algorithm for wireless sensor network deployment and engineering problem. by Qingwen Meng, Xi Kuang, Zihan Yu, Minghui He, Hanzhi Cui

“…This mechanism ensures that individuals that fail to update have a certain probability of being retained in the next generation population, while guaranteeing that the current global optimal solution remains unchanged, thereby accelerating the algorithm's convergence. …”
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Strategies for Construction and Optimization of the Ecological Security Pattern for Human Settlements in the Wuding River Basin by Xiaomeng WANG, Anrong DANG, Biao TONG, Xinyi LIU

“…Given the basin’s fragile ecological environment, many existing projects fail to generate lasting cumulative effects, limiting their long-term impact. …”
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Bio-Inspired Object Detection and Tracking in Aerial Images: Harnessing Northern Goshawk Optimization by Agnivesh Pandey, Rohit Raja, Sumit Srivastava, Krishna Kumar, Manoj Gupta, Chanyanan Somthawinpongsai, Aziz Nanthaamornphong

“…This study presents a novel approach for object detection and tracking in aerial images using a multi-scale Northern Goshawk Pyramid Generative Adversarial Network (NGPGAN). The research evaluates different algorithms and features to identify people, trees, cars, and buildings in real-world drone videos, addressing challenges in pinpointing specific objects among multiple entities. …”
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Experimental investigation and scenario-based optimization of energy flexibility in embedded radiant cooling systems by Yun Xie, Yanxue Li, Hongshe Cui

“…Scenario-based Model Predictive Control (MPC) energy managements were designed and evaluated optimized results. Compared to the measured results, the scenario optimized for minimum energy consumption reduced total energy use by 17.8 %. …”
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Natural hazards in electricity grids: from landscape dynamics to optimal mitigation and adaptation approaches by Ayat-Allah Bouramdane

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Quality Measurement and Optimization Prediction of Urban Waterfront Fitness Space Based on Behavior Simulation by Chunxia YANG, Ruoyao MIN

“…Simulations are conducted for different detailed levels of individual elements, and the optimization schemes are streamlined. …”
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ML-Based Self-Optimization Handover Technique for Beyond 5G Mobile Network by Saddam Alraih, Rosdiadee Nordin, Asma Abu-Samah, Ibraheem Shayea, Nor Fadzilah Abdullah

“…In this study, the proposed technique is referred to as the ML-based Self-Optimization Handover Technique (ML-SOHOT). The technique is evaluated and validated using different major HO metrics, including Handover Probability (HOP), Handover Failure (HOF), and Handover Ping-Pong (HOPP) across various mobility patterns in B5G, specifically considering an urban environment. …”
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Ev charging management in a real-time optimization framework considering operational constraints by Hilmi Cihan Güldorum, Ayşe Kübra Erenoğlu, İbrahim Şengör, Barry P. Hayes, Ozan Erdinç

“…A rolling horizon based real time optimization strategy is employed to manage forecast uncertainties in EV behavior and photovoltaic generation. …”
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Geometric design and optimization of extended surfaces for enhanced heat transfer: A comprehensive review by Zhihang Yan, Cheen Sean Oon, Boon Thong Tan, Jong Boon Ooi

“…The influence of fundamental geometric parameters on flow and heat transfer characteristics is thoroughly evaluated. The effectiveness of various geometric optimization strategies in enhancing heat transfer performance and controlling flow resistance and pressure drop is systematically discussed, such as perforation, corrugation, segmentation, and interruption. …”
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Design and analysis of optimized dynamic comparator circuit for low-power and high-speed applications by Dhandapani Vaithiyanathan, Rajat Mishra, Preeti Verma, Baljit Kaur

“…The primary function of the differential amplifier is to amplify the input difference, while the latch is responsible for the comparison process. …”
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