Exploring optimal protocols for generating and preserving glucose-responsive insulin-secreting progenitor cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells by Patrizia Tornabene, James M. Wells

“…In this study, we performed a side-by-side functional comparison based on three widely used methods to generate insulin expressing cells and identified optimal stages and conditions for cryopreserving and reconstituting stem cell (SC)-derived islets with a robust GSIS. …”
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Optimizing genomic DNA extraction from long-term preserved formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded lung cancer and lymph node tissues by C.S. Faria, C.M. Baldavira, F.R.R. Mangone, M.E.M. Agati, L.D. Kulikowski, M.A. Nagai, E.C.T. do Nascimento, E.S. de Mello, V.L. Capelozzi, L. Antonangelo

“…In this study, we utilized the Qiagen GeneRead® DNA FFPE kit with an adapted protocol for two extraction methods: one involved cutting FFPE blocks and the other involved scraping tissue from slides used for histochemical and cytological analysis. …”
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Optimizing Radiation Dose and Image Quality in Stroke CT Protocols: Proposed Diagnostic Reference Levels for Multiphase CT Angiography and Perfusion Imaging by Robert Forbrig, Christoph G. Trumm, Paul Reidler, Wolfgang G. Kunz, Konstantinos Dimitriadis, Lars Kellert, Johannes Rückel, Thomas Liebig, Robert Stahl

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Construction of symbiosis corridors for heritage resources and optimization of conservation strategies in the basin: A case study of the Yellow River basin in Shandong, China by Ying Yu, Bin Yu, Xinwen Zhang, Lin Ma, Caijun Zhao, Yanyan Jia, Shujun Hou, Xin Han, Kun Li, Xinchuang Chen, Chuanrong Li, Bing Liu

“…The study focuses on the Yellow River Basin in Shandong (YRB-SD) applying ecosystem services (ES), morphological spatial pattern analysis (MSPA) and the comprehensive evaluation model (CEM) to identify source areas. Symbiotic corridors (SCs) are constructed using the circuit theory approach and further optimized by integrating ecological protection redlines (EPR), agro-cultural heritage (ACH), and scenic areas (SA) to enhance spatial resource interaction and improve corridor connectivity. …”
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Optimal selection of high-production well targets for fault-controlled fractured-vuggy reservoir in Shunbei oil and gas field, Tarim Basin by Lijun GAO, Haiying LI, Wei GONG, Wei YANG, Hongyan LI

“…This process included methods for optimizing well trajectories, selecting well locations, predicting formation pressures before drilling, and predicting wellbore stability, which improved drilling safety and efficiency. …”
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Optimasi kondisi proses pengeringan ampas wortel menggunakan RSM dan pemanfaatannya sebagai masker gel peel off by Asri Widyasanti, Tiara Namira, Sarifah Nurjanah

“…The dryer used was a food dehydrator operating at a temperature range of 45°C to 65°C for a duration of 20 to 26 hours. This research method was an experimental method with optimization using the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) type Central Composite Design (CCD) in the Design Expert 13 application. …”
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Investigation into the Hyperparameters of Error-Based Adaptive Sampling Approach for Surrogate Modeling by Leonid Legashev, Sergey Tolmachev, Irina Bolodurina, Alexander Shukhman, Lyubov Grishina

“…The best results were shown by the composite Mixed Sampling method with a data refining window the size of 70% and a LightGBM regression model. …”
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Research progress of main microflora and their roles during strong-flavor Baijiu Daqu fermentation by HE Xiaorong, ZHANG Qing, TANG Jiahuan, LIU Pei

“…In this paper, the main microbial sources in the fermentation process of strong-flavor (Nongxiangxing) Baijiu Daqu, the changes of microorganisms in different fermentation stages, the role of important functional microorganisms, and the methods of microbial community analysis were reviewed, in order to provide scientific basis for optimization of strong-flavor Daqu production process and improvement of Baijiu quality.…”
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Production and characterization of anti-bacterial metabolite(s) from Egyptian archaeological sites by Aalaa A. Youssef, Bassma H. Elwakil, Doaa A. Ghareeb, Zakia A. Olama

“…The most effective fermentation factors were identified as carbon, nitrogen source concentrations and pH levels. Nano-xenortide was synthesized using the ball milling method, followed by its characterization and evaluation for its anticipated antibacterial and anticancer properties. …”
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Benchmarking Quantum Circuit Transformation With QKNOB Circuits by Sanjiang Li, Xiangzhen Zhou, Yuan Feng

“…To enable faithful evaluation of state-of-the-art QCT algorithms, this article introduces qubit mapping benchmark with known near-optimality (QKNOB), a novel benchmark construction method for QCT. …”
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Short‐term electric power and energy balance optimization scheduling based on low‐carbon bilateral demand response mechanism from multiple perspectives by Juan Li, Yonggang Li, Huazhi Liu

“…This paper proposes a short‐term electric power and energy balance optimization scheduling method with low‐carbon bilateral demand response (LCBDR). …”
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A reliable mixed-integer linear programming formulation for data-driven model predictive control in buildings by Peter Klanatsky, François Veynandt, Christian Heschl

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Optimal tuning of PI based LF for three-phase SRF PLL synchronization system using pity beetle algorithm under grid abnormalities by P. Riyas, S. A. Lakshmanan

“…The proposed method is thoroughly assessed under challenging grid abnormalities such as harmonic distortion, amplitude fluctuations, phase jump and unbalanced phase differences. …”
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Biogas production using zirconium and zinc-based nanocatalysts and evaluation using a predictive modeling approach by Abbas A. Abdullahi, Mustapha D. Garba, Tawfik A. Saleh

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Applying the Intelligence of Ant and Tabu Search to Solve The 8-puzzle Problem by Ruqaya Sha’ban

“…The research tackled artificial intelligent methods to solve one of the optimization problems by using artificial ant by applying ant colony optimization algorithm and also tabu search algorithm to find the solution of sliding tile 8-puzzel problem. …”
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Construction of Ecological Security Pattern in Beijing City Based on Minimum Resistance Model by Han Ruiying, Zhao Zhiping, Xiao Nengwen, Shi Nana, Sun Guang, Gao Xiaoqi

“…In the future, the spatial layout of ecological nodes should be optimized to obtain ecological benefits by protecting ecological sources, planning ecological corridors, and controlling the construction of critical areas of ecological towns.…”
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The application of laccase-rich extract of spent mushroom substrates for removing lignin from jute fabric waste: a dual management approach by Jovana Vunduk, Saša Đurović, Mirjana Kostić, Marija Dimitrijević, Stevan Blagojević, Danka Radić, Zorica Svirčev

“…Further, these enzymes can be applied to the sustainable use of natural fibers like jute, which need lengthy and expensive chemical processing methods. The study explored the dual sustainable management of two waste materials, SMS and jute fabric. …”
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Optimal Energy Distribution in a Smart Micro-Grid Containing a Combined Electricity with Heat System Based on Fuel Cell and Energy Storage by Yaser Toghani Holari, Mehran Sanjabi, Farhad Zishan, Mehrdad Ahmadi Kamarposhti

“…Abstract- Aim of the study: Today, electrical and thermal loads have become one of integral components of smart micro-grids, along with the combined sources of electricity and heat production. Methods: the optimal distribution of energy in these smart micro-grids is always one of the basic challenges of managers and operators of these micro-grids. …”
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Optimized Polyhydroxybutyrate Production by <i>Neobacillus niacini</i> GS1 Utilizing Corn Flour, Wheat Bran, and Peptone: A Sustainable Approach by Gaurav Shrimali, Ajit Gangawane, Esha Rami, Hardik Shah, Kashyap Thummar, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Ashish Patel, Jens Ejbye Schmidt

“…The bacterium was identified using morphological, biochemical, and molecular techniques. The optimization process involved adjusting variables such as inoculum age, inoculum size, incubation time, agitation rate, incubation temperature, pH of the medium, carbon sources, and nitrogen sources. …”
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Preliminary evaluation of biomass and lipid production potential of Nannochloropsis sp. under optimal conditions with different wastewater samples for Exopolymeric substances (EPS)... by Jayaramaiah Suresh, S S Dawn

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