A Unified Multi-Target Clever Eye Algorithm: Analytical Solutions and Application by Lei Wang, Xiurui Geng, Luyan Ji

“…Experiments on both simulations and real hyperspectral remote sensing data verify our theoretical conclusions, and the comparison of quantitative metrics also demonstrates the advantage of our proposed MTCE method in multiple-target detection.…”
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Automated comprehensive evaluation of coronary artery plaque in IVOCT using deep learning by Pengfei Liu, Zang Lu, Wenqing Hou, Kaisaierjiang Kadier, Chunying Cui, Zhengyang Mu, Aikeliyaer Ainiwaer, Xinliang Peng, Gulinuer Wufu, Yitong Ma, Jianguo Dai, Xiang Ma

“…EDA-UNet model serves as an efficient and accurate technological tool for plaque characterization and quantification.…”
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Metabolite Profiling, Pharmacokinetics, and In Vitro Glucuronidation of Icaritin in Rats by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Mass Spectrometry by Beibei Zhang, Xiaoli Chen, Rui Zhang, Fangfang Zheng, Shuzhang Du, Xiaojian Zhang

“…Moreover, icaritin glucuronidation in rat liver microsomes was efficient with CLint (the intrinsic clearance) values of 1.12 and 1.56 mL/min/mg for icaritin-3-O-glucuronide and icaritin-7-O-glucuronide, respectively. …”
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Evaluation of IT Service Management (ITSM) Using e-GovQual Dimensions Case Study Regional Office Ministry of Law and Human Rights DIY by Taufiq Effendy Wijatmoko, Maria Ulfah Siregar

“…This study includes quantitative research involving some respondents for the survey. …”
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A Novel Simplified Physical Model Testing Method for Ground Settlement Induced by Shield Tunnel Excavation by Hanzhang Guo, Guangcheng Zhang, Xiongyao Mao, Jianhang Zan

“…This method offers a practical and efficient approach for predicting and controlling ground settlement in TBM construction, which is of great importance in its practical application.…”
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Multi-period optimisation of flexible natural gas production network infrastructure with an operational perspective: A mixed integer linear programming approach by Noor Yusuf, Roberto Baldacci, Ahmed AlNouss, Tareq Al-Ansari

“…With the increased complexities in end markets, advanced quantitative tools became essential for efficient decision-making. …”
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Development of an mPBPK machine learning framework for early target pharmacology assessment of biotherapeutics by Krutika Patidar, Nikhil Pillai, Saroj Dhakal, Lindsay B. Avery, Panteleimon D. Mavroudis

“…Abstract Development of antibodies often begins with the assessment and optimization of their physicochemical properties, and their efficient engagement with the target of interest. Decisions at the early optimization stage are critical for the success of the drug candidate but are constrained due to the limited knowledge of the antibody and target pharmacology. …”
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Global strategies for implementing health financing equity – a state-of-the-art review of political declarations by Alexandre Nimubona, Innocent Yandemye, Chartière Nigaba, Beatrice Abura

“…We employed a time-based descriptive analysis method to document the results. Quantitative information was used to shape the analysis. …”
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Competitive advantage and sustainability in Ghanaian microfinance institutions: the mediating role of strategic capabilities by Mensah Marfo, Abiel Ashitey ARMAH, Eleazer Fianko Ofei, Isaac Sewornu Coffie, Linda Adadevoh, Sanjeet Kumar Pattnaik, Carl Asante Reindoph, Edward Annan

“…Abstract This study explores the effect of competitive advantage on sustainability within Ghanaian microfinance institutions (MFIs), emphasizing the mediating role of strategic capabilities. We conducted a quantitative analysis using survey data from 500 managers representing 150 MFIs in Ghana, analyzed through structural equation modeling. …”
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Comprehensive and Dedicated Metrics for Evaluating AI-Generated Residential Floor Plans by Pengyu Zeng, Jun Yin, Yan Gao, Jizhizi Li, Zhanxiang Jin, Shuai Lu

“…A comparison of RFP-A and existing metrics was conducted both qualitatively and quantitatively, and it was revealed that RFP-A provides more robust, interpretable, and computationally efficient assessments of the accuracy and diversity of generated plans. …”
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An Optimal Integral Fast Terminal Synergetic Control Scheme for a Grid-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Grid Battery Electric Vehicle Charger Based on the Black-Winged Kite Algorithm by Ishak Aris, Yanis Sadou, Abdelbaset Laib

“…The analysis of the obtained quantitative comparison proves that the proposed optimal IFTSC provides higher control performance under several critical testing scenarios.…”
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Dynamic bandwidth allocation in time division multiplexed passive optical networks: a dual-standard analysis of ITU-T and IEEE standard algorithms by Kamran Ali Memon, Syed Saeed Jaffer, Muhammad Ali Qureshi, Khurram Karim Qureshi

“…Finally, the article summarizes current progress, highlights challenges, and proposes future research directions for developing more efficient DBA algorithms for these new applications.…”
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Impact of the Physical Environment on Employee Satisfaction in Private Hospitals by Roshan S. Shetty, Giridhar B. Kamath, Lewlyn L. R. Rodrigues, Nandineni Rama Devi, Sham Ranjan Shetty

“…The exponential growth of the global population and rising life expectancy have placed increasing pressure on healthcare systems to deliver efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective services. …”
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Management at Science-Intensive Industry: Key Lines in Development and Technology of Choosing Solutions by S. B. Baurina, O. A. Elina

“…Research methods included comparative and systemic analysis, qualitative and quantitative approaches.…”
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Oxidative stress and neurotoxicity in Scolelepis goodbodyi (Polychaeta, Spionidae) after an experimental oil spill in a dissipative sandy beach by Carla Penna Ozorio, Izonete C. Guiloski, Helena C. Silva de Assis, César C. Martins, Leonardo Sandrini-Neto, Paulo C. Lana

“… Biomarkers of environmental contamination have been frequently used in the assessment of marine ecosystem quality because they provide quantitative measures of biological changes in organisms exposed to pollutants such as hydrocarbons from oil spills. …”
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A decision‐making tool for navigating extracellular vesicle research and product development by Francesca Loria, Sabrina Picciotto, Giorgia Adamo, Andrea Zendrini, Samuele Raccosta, Mauro Manno, Paolo Bergese, Giovanna L. Liguori, Antonella Bongiovanni, Nataša Zarovni

“…Here, we present a multi‐criteria EV decision‐making grid (EV‐DMG) as a novel, efficient, customizable, and easy‐to‐use tool to support EV research and innovation. …”
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Effectiveness of powered exoskeleton use on gait in individuals with cerebral palsy: A systematic review. by Lucinda Rose Bunge, Ashleigh Jade Davidson, Benita Roslyn Helmore, Aleksandra Daniella Mavrandonis, Thomas David Page, Tegan Rochelle Schuster-Bayly, Saravana Kumar

“…The motor impairments of individuals with CP significantly affect the kinematics of an efficient gait pattern. Robotic therapies have become increasingly popular as an intervention to address this. …”
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Analysis of the variability of morphometric and physiological parameters of grain crops when using biofertilizers by D. G. Fedorova, L. V. Galaktionova

“…The parameters of photosynthetic activity play an important role in photosynthesis and ensure the efficient functioning of plants under various conditions. …”
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Determination of 18 amino acids in Tianlongquan seasoning glutinous rice wine by HPLC with pre-column derivatization by ZHANG Long, HAO Junguang, MO Wei, WAN Ruijie, WEI Haidan, QI Cen, HOU Hui, LIANG Zhenrong, WU Jinyan, LIN Haichao

“…The method was simple, accurate and efficient, and could be used to quantitatively determine the contents of amino acids in Tianlongquan seasoning glutinous rice wine and related products.…”
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Low-dose computed tomography image denoising using pixel level non-local self-similarity prior with non-local means for healthcare informatics by Dawa Chyophel Lepcha, Bhawna Goyal, Ayush Dogra, Krunal Vaghela, Ashish Singh, K. S. Ravi Kumar, Durga Prasad Bavirisetti

“…Experimental evaluations on publicly available benchmark dataset NIH-AAPM-Mayo Clinic Low-Dose CT Grand Challenge demonstrate that the proposed method effectively suppresses noise and artifacts while preserving critical image details. Both visual and quantitative comparisons confirm that this approach outperforms several state-of-the-art techniques in terms of image quality and denoising efficiency.…”
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