Actor–Critic Reinforcement Learning for Throughput-Optimized Power Allocation in Energy Harvesting NOMA Relay-Assisted Networks by Faeik T. Al Rabee, Ala'Eddin Masadeh, Sharief Abdel-Razeq, Haythem Bany Salameh

“…Traditional optimization methods face challenges due to uncertainties in channel gains, EH, and blockages. …”
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Microbial decolorization of anthraquinone dyes: batch and continuous treatment systems - a mini-review by Swati Sambita Mohanty, Arvind Kumar

“…IntroductionEnvironmental pollution and human exposure to dyes, particularly anthraquinone-based dyes from industries like textiles, paints, plastics, paper, and tanneries (a significant source of toxic waste in India), have increased. These dyes in wastewater pose a serious environmental threat due to their complex structure and resistance to traditional degradation methods. …”
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Insights into Biohydrogen Production Through Dark Fermentation of Food Waste: Substrate Properties, Inocula, and Pretreatment Strategies by Djangbadjoa Gbiete, Satyanarayana Narra, Damgou Mani Kongnine, Mona-Maria Narra, Michael Nelles

“…This review critically assesses food waste sources, focusing on their physical and chemical composition, pretreatment methods, and strategies for optimizing dark fermentative hydrogen production. …”
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Novel GSIP: GAN-based sperm-inspired pixel imputation for robust energy image reconstruction by Gamal M. Mahmoud, Wael Said, Magdy M. Fadel, Mostafa Elbaz

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A lightweight real-time unified detection model for rice and wheat ears in complex agricultural environments by Xiaojun Shen, Shuai Li, Fen Qiu, Lili Yao

“…Ear recognition and detection is a commonly used method in the yield prediction process for rice and wheat crops. …”
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Multi-scenario simulation of LULC and carbon dynamics in karst regions using the PLUS model by Caixia Ding, Caixia Ding, Zhongfa Zhou, Zhongfa Zhou, Zhongfa Zhou, Cui Wang, Cui Wang, Jie Kong, Jie Kong, Yanbi Wang, Yanbi Wang, Rukai Xie, Rukai Xie

“…Land cover change is an important cause of carbon source/sink changes in terrestrial ecosystems. Studying the relationship between land use transition and carbon sources/sinks is of great significance for optimizing regional land use planning, achieving sustainable development, and the “double carbon” goals. …”
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Research on component compatibility and aging behavior of chemically toughened high-performance asphalt by Bin Huang, Bin Huang, Chenxi Wang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yuchen Wang, Yuchen Wang, Yanan Zhao, Ruiyao Jiang

“…The compatibility between different oil-source asphalts and green high-viscosity modifiers critically determines the performance and aging resistance of modified asphalt materials.MethodsThis study systematically investigated three representative oilsource asphalts (noted as BA-A, BA-B, BA-C) combined with a novel green high-viscosity modifier to prepare chemically toughened high-performance asphalts (noted as HP-A, HP-B, HP-C). …”
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A novel and sturdy MPPT architecture for grid-tied EV charging stations using Ali Baba and forty thieves optimization by Debabrata Mazumdar, Hassan Abdurrahman Shuaibu, Chiranjit Sain, Taha Selim Ustun

“…This approach aims to optimize modelling for all EV fleets. The developed method performs exceptionally well in comparison to other algorithms that have been studied in the literature. …”
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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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Optimization of factors affecting biogas production from dairy wastewater using Response Surface Methodology and its kinetic and microbial analysis by Sadok Saadia, Benmehdi Houcine, Baraka Abdelhak, Makhloufi Ahmed

“…Anaerobic digestion is one of the most widely used treatment methods for producing methane as an alternative energy source. …”
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Optimal Allocation of Shared Energy Storage in Low-Carbon Parks Taking into Account the Uncertainty of Photovoltaic Output and Electric Vehicle Charging by Shang Jiang, Jiacheng Li, Wenlong Shen, Lu Liang, Jinfeng Wu

“…To address these challenges, this study proposes a two-stage robust optimization method for shared energy storage configuration in a park-level integrated PV–storage–charging system (PV-SESS-CS). …”
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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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Intelligent Fault Diagnosis of Inter-Turn Short Circuit Faults in PMSMs for Agricultural Machinery Based on Data Fusion and Bayesian Optimization by Mingsheng Wang, Wuxuan Lai, Hong Zhang, Yang Liu, Qiang Song

“…Thirdly, to tackle the issue of hyperparameter tuning in deep learning models, a hyperparameter optimization method based on Bayesian optimization is proposed. …”
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TECHNIQUES AND FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS by Irina Vladimirovna Glukhova

“…The complex of procedures and the conditions promoting effective development of critical thinking skills is theoretically proved on the basis of the analysis of various information sources. Practical significance. The research outcomes and the recommended methods of critical thinking skills formation can be useful for the professors and lecturers of higher education institutions to optimize subject matter selection, techniques and methods of education under the conditions of dynamically updated educational process.…”
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Intelligent transportation systems: prospects, effectiveness, and challenges by Arseniy A. Efimov, Kseniya S. Medvedeva

“…ITS, as a set of technologies and methods aimed at optimizing transport processes, can significantly improve the efficiency of transport systems, improve road safety and reduce the negative impact on the environment. …”
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Crucial heat damage analysis and optimization of a mid-sized pickup truck based on a deep Gaussian process model by Zebin Zhang, Sisi Liu, Xianzong Meng, Tingting Wang, Shizhao Jing, Chuanrui Wang, Dongchen Qin

“…Based on simulation results, a multi-objective two-layer deep Gaussian process model predicted heat source temperatures. The positions of cooling components were optimized using a genetic algorithm with heat-sensitive locations as the objectives. …”
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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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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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Quantification of Minerals in Edible Mushrooms via Optimized Microwave-Assisted Digestion: Nutritional Contributions of Fe, Mg, Na, K, and Ca by Alejandro R. López, Elena Ortega-Caneda, Estrella Espada-Bellido, Oscar R. Taracena-Zepeda, Miguel Palma, Gerardo Fernández-Barbero

“…Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the mineral composition of different cultivated (<i>A. bisporus</i> and <i>P. ostreatus</i>) and wild edible mushrooms (<i>A. crocodilinus</i>, <i>A. arvensis</i>, <i>A. silvicola</i>, <i>A. impudicus</i>, <i>M. mastoidea</i>, <i>M. rhacodes,</i> and <i>P. ostreatus</i>) collected in the south of Spain and north of Morocco. First, the optimization of a microwave-assisted digestion method was carried out using a Box–Behnken design with a response surface methodology to quantify the total content of five metals: Fe, Mg, Na, K, and Ca in mushrooms. …”
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RMDNet: RNA-aware dung beetle optimization-based multi-branch integration network for RNA–protein binding sites prediction by Jiangbo Zhang, Yunhui Peng, Feifei Cui, Zilong Zhang, Shankai Yan, Qingchen Zhang

“…Although experimental methods like CLIP-seq accurately identify RNA–protein binding sites, they are time-consuming and costly. …”
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