Optimizing and Testing an Individualized and Adaptive Physical Activity Digital Health Intervention: Protocol for a Control Optimization Trial Embedded Within a Randomized Controll... by Meelim Kim, Shadia Mansour-Assi, Mohamed El Mistiri, Junghwan Park, Sarasij Banerjee, Owais Khan, Steven De La Torre, Michael Higgins, Job Godino, Kevin Patrick, Camille Nebeker, Sonia Jain, Predrag Klasnja, Daniel E Rivera, Eric Hekler

“…ObjectiveThe primary aim is to evaluate differences in minutes of moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) per week at 12 months comparing our personalized intervention, called YourMove, with an active control that is similar but without personalization of the intervention components and mimics best-in-class digital health worksite wellness programs. …”
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AI-driven model for optimized pulse programming of memristive devices by Benjamin Spetzler, Markus Fritscher, Seongae Park, Nayoun Kim, Christian Wenger, Martin Ziegler

“…The synaptic weight-update behavior of bilayer HfO2/TiO2 memristive devices is characterized over a range of pulse parameters to provide experimental data for the AI model. Three different artificial neural network (ANN) configurations are trained and evaluated regarding the amount of training data required for accurate predictions and the computational costs. …”
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Nature–Inspired Metaheuristic Optimization for Control Tuning of Complex Systems by Jesús Garicano-Mena, Matilde Santos

“…Two bio-inspired meta-heuristic optimization algorithms –the Antlion Optimizer (ALO) and the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA)– have been applied to two different dynamic systems: the Hoop & Ball electromechanical system, a system where a linearized description is adequate; and to a Wind Turbine–Generator–Rectifier, as an example of a complex non-linear dynamic system. …”
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Smartphone-generated 3D facial images: reliable for routine assessment of the oronasal region of patients with cleft or mere convenience? A validation study by Pradeep Singh, Richard Tai‑Chiu Hsung, Deepal Haresh Ajmera, Noha A. Said, Yiu Yan Leung, Colman McGrath, Min Gu

“…Abstract Objectives To evaluate the validity and reliability of smartphone-generated three-dimensional (3D) facial images for routine evaluation of the oronasal region of patients with cleft by comparing their accuracy to that of direct anthropometry (DA) and 3dMD. …”
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Experimental study on electricity generation performance of T‐type direct‐expansion solar PVT heat pump system by Dianguang Zhang, Yiheng Zhou, Zongjun Yu, Tianyan Ma, Xuyang Wang

“…Abstract Focusing on the electricity generation performance of a direct expansion solar PVT heat pump system, a novel T‐type optimized collector/evaporator was designed. …”
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Integrating Human Mobility Models with Epidemic Modeling: A Framework for Generating Synthetic Temporal Contact Networks by Diaoulé Diallo, Jurij Schoenfeld, René Schmieding, Sascha Korf, Martin J. Kühn, Tobias Hecking

“…Second, we demonstrate through empirical evaluations that our generated networks exhibit realistic interaction structures and infection dynamics. …”
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Differential evolution-optimized gold nanorods for enhanced photothermal conversion by Aimad Koulali, Piotr Radomski, Paweł Ziółkowski, Francesca Petronella, Luciano De Sio, Dariusz Mikielewicz

“…This study also includes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) calculations to evaluate the impact of optimized AuNRs on heat generation in a real-world scenario. …”
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Optimizing the selection of quantitative traits in plant breeding using simulation by Rafael Augusto Vieira, Ana Paula Oliveira Nogueira, Roberto Fritsche-Neto

“…Accuracy declines over generations, influenced by genetic architecture and population size. …”
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Nutritional quality and functional properties of finger millet, sweet potato, and soybean composite flour as affected by blending ratios by Ibrahim Mohammed Ali, Sirawdink Fikreyesus Forsido, Chala G. Kuyu

“…The experiment was conducted to optimize the blending ratio of composite flours. Thirteen formulations of composite flours were generated using a mixture design with varying ratios of finger millet (45–55%), OFSP (30–40%), and soybean (10–20%). …”
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Determination of resilience of a panel of broadly neutralizing mAbs to emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 generated using reverse genetics by Madeeha Afzal, Diana Melnyk, Thomas Courty, Lisa Schimanski, Michelle Hill, Stuart Neil, Tiong Kit Tan, William S. James

“…Here, we efficiently generate a panel of recent variants of SARS-CoV-2 (Omicron XBB.1.16, EG.5.1, BA.2.86, and JN.1) using a substantially optimized circular polymerase extension reaction (CPER) RGs system. …”
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Passive Solar Urban Design - Shadow Analysis of Different Urban Canyons by Farid Al-Qeeq

“…The main goal of the study, which is a continuation of the researcher's efforts in his PhD thesis, is to examine the relationship between different urban forms and the shadow patterns they generate, and to develop evaluation tools for deriving climatic design criteria and information suitable for use by designers. …”
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In vitro sperm generation from immature mouse testicular tissue using plasma rich in growth factors by Seyyed Amir Moradian, Mansoureh Movahedin

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Evaluating and Enhancing Japanese Large Language Models for Genetic Counseling Support: Comparative Study of Domain Adaptation and the Development of an Expert-Evaluated Dataset by Takuya Fukushima, Masae Manabe, Shuntaro Yada, Shoko Wakamiya, Akiko Yoshida, Yusaku Urakawa, Akiko Maeda, Shigeyuki Kan, Masayo Takahashi, Eiji Aramaki

“…In contrast, instruction tuning and prompt engineering produced less favorable outcomes. This evaluation process facilitated the creation an expert-evaluated dataset of responses generated by LLMs adapted with different combinations of these methods. …”
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Fleet‐Wide Data‐Driven Model Generation Process for Residual‐Based Fault Detection in Wind Energy by Théodore Raymond, Sylvie Charbonnier, Christophe Bérenguer, Alexis Lebranchu

“…The fault detection ability of these indicators is evaluated on four faults impacting four components from different wind farms and manufacturers, using receiver operating characteristic curves. …”
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Design of A Thermoelectric Generator for Battery Charging using Heat from A Steam Iron Base by Delta Sundari, Mauludi Manfaluthy, Legenda Prameswono Pratama, Brainvendra Widi Dionova, Devan Junesco Vresdian, Arisa Olivia Putri, Safaa Najah Sahud Al-Humairi, M. N. Mohammed

“…Testing involved a buck-boost converter connected to a battery, producing 12.35 volts with a temperature difference of 49°C. Design enhancements, such as integrating heatsinks or coolers on the cold side of the modules to maintain a significant temperature differential, are critical for optimizing performance.…”
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Impact of cytomegalovirus DNAemia detected by next-generation sequencing on short-term prognosis after lung transplantation by Zhongping Xu, Yujiao Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Chenhao Xuan, Zhiyu Li, Hongyang Xu

“…Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common opportunistic pathogen following lung transplantation, associated with post-transplant complications and adverse outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the incidence of CMV DNAemia identified through metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) during the early postoperative phase of lung transplantation and assess its effects on the short-term outcomes for recipients. …”
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Research on Categorical Recognition and Optimization of Hallucination Phenomenon in Large Language Models by HE Jing, SHEN Yang, XIE Runfeng

“…At present, there are significant shortcomings in the evaluation and optimization of hallucination phenomena in large language models. …”
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Bridging chemical space and biological efficacy: advances and challenges in applying generative models in structural modification of natural products by Chuan-Su Liu, Bing-Chao Yan, Han-Dong Sun, Jin-Cai Lu, Pema-Tenzin Puno

“…Most of the molecular generative models discussed herein are open-source, and their applicability across different domains and technical feasibility have been evaluated. …”
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Optimization of Subsurface Smart Irrigation System for Sandy Soils of Arid Climate by Qazi U. Farooq, Muhammad T. Naqash, Abdelkader T. Ahmed, Bilal A. Khawaja

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HouseGanDi: A Hybrid Approach to Strike a Balance of Sampling Time and Diversity in Floorplan Generation by Azmeraw Bekele Yenew, Beakal Gizachew Assefa, Elefelious Getachew Belay

“…Evaluation of diversity using FID demonstrates an average 15.5% improvement over the state-of-the-art houseDiffusion model, with a 41% reduction in generation time. …”
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