Comparison of magnetron sputtering systems for high-rate deposition of thick copper layers for microelectronic applications by M. V. Nazarenko

“…The choice of the deposition method depends on the problem to be solved. The rotatable magnetron system can be considered optimal in terms of cost, deposition rate, and quality of the deposited layers. …”
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Efficient hydrogen evolution via neutral water electrolysis using nanocrystalline TiO2 electrocatalyst by Prashant D. Sanadi, Rajvardhan K. Chougale, Dhanaji B. Malavekar, Jin Hyeok Kim, Srinivaas Masimukku, Guo-Ping Chang-Chien, Yong-Chein Ling, Sanjay S. Kolekar, Ganesh S. Kamble

“…In this study, we report the synthesis of anatase phase TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) with a crystallite size of 6.94 nm, achieved through a co-precipitation method specifically for neutral water electrochemical HER applications. …”
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Primary care experiences of family caregivers using the same medical facility as their care recipient or a different facility by Gen Nakayama, Shoichi Masumoto, Junji Haruta, Tetsuhiro Maeno

“…Abstract Background Family caregivers and care recipients do not always have the same usual source of care, which may create barriers to providing optimal care for caregivers. …”
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Results of replacing fish meal with insect protein in carp feeds by O. Deren, O. Bernakevych, L. Bobeliak, N. Hrytsyshyna, M. Koryliak

“…The results were analyzed using methods generally accepted in fish farming. The productive, morphological, hematological and antioxidant parameters of the fish body of experimental and control groups were determined. …”
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Optimising neonatal services for very preterm births between 27+0 and 31+6 weeks gestation in England: the OPTI-PREM mixed-methods study by Thillagavathie Pillay, Oliver Rivero-Arias, Natalie Armstrong, Sarah E Seaton, Miaoqing Yang, Victor L Banda, Kelvin Dawson, Abdul QT Ismail, Vasiliki Bountziouka, Caroline Cupit, Alexis Paton, Bradley N Manktelow, Elizabeth S Draper, Neena Modi, Helen E Campbell, Elaine M Boyle

“…Aim To investigate, for preterm babies born between 27+0 and 31+6 weeks gestation in England, optimal place of birth and early care. Design Mixed methods. …”
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A Novel Method for Traceability of Crude Oil Leakage on Offshore Platforms Based on Improved YOLOv5 Model Multi-Target Identification and Correlation Analysis by Zhenghua Wang, Shihai Zhang, Chongnian Qu, Zongyi Zhang, Feng Sun

“…By comprehensively applying parameters such as source-target association weight, leakage risk probability, and target overlap area, a calculation method of the association degree between the source target and the leaked crude oil target is proposed. …”
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Evaluation of drying methods and green extraction techniques to enhance the recovery of bioactive compounds from hop leaves: A sustainable approach for the valorisation of agricult... by Katya Carbone, Valentina Macchioni

“…PCA highlighted the significant influence of the extraction method and drying process on the phytochemical composition of hop leaf extracts.This research highlights the potential of hop leaves as a sustainable source of phytochemicals for the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical sectors, and emphasises the importance of optimizing extraction and drying techniques.…”
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Research on site selection and capacity determination problem based on improved particle swarm algorithm by Xiaotong Mi, Qinyang Liu, Bo Geng, Yong Zhu

“…This scheme first adopts the reactive power correction method to process various types of nodes. Secondly, the traditional particle swarm optimization (PSO) and ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithms are improved to solve problems such as slow optimization speed in the early and late stages of optimization, premature convergence, and being prone to fall into local optimum. …”
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Dynamic participation in local energy communities with peer-to-peer trading [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Theresia Perger, Hans Auer

“…., as peer-to-peer trading) are on the rise due to increasingly decentralized electricity generation and favorable adjustment of the legal framework in many European countries. Methods This work applies a bi-level optimization model for dynamic participation in peer-to-peer electricity trading to determine the optimal parameters of new participants who want to join an energy community, based on the preferences of the members of the original community (e.g., environmental, economic, or mixed preference). …”
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Research on the Operation Strategy on Heating Mode of Hybrid Power-driven Heat Pump with Gas Engine and Motor by Shang Sheng, Shi Wenxing, Wang Baolong, Li Xianting

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Computational Design and Bioinformatic Insights into Recombinant Whey Protein Production by Aathish Gurunathan, Harini Subalakshmi M

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Decision-Making Process of Home and Social Care Professionals Using Telemonitoring of Activities of Daily Living for Risk Assessment: Embedded Mixed Methods Multiple-Case Study by Renée-Pier Filiou, Mélanie Couture, Maxime Lussier, Aline Aboujaoudé, Guy Paré, Sylvain Giroux, Hubert Kenfack Ngankam, Patricia Belchior, Carolina Bottari, Kevin Bouchard, Sébastien Gaboury, Charles Gouin-Vallerand, Faustin Armel Etindele Sosso, Nathalie Bier

“…ObjectiveThis paper aims to describe (1) how ADL telemonitoring data are used by clinicians to maintain care recipients with cognitive deficits at home and (2) the impact of ADL telemonitoring on home care service delivery. MethodsWe used an embedded mixed methods multiple-case study design to examine 3 health institutions located in the greater Montreal region in Quebec that offer public home care services. …”
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Grid resource data differentiation standard based on CIM model by Fupeng Li, Wenyuan Bai, Shaobo Liu, Yiming Zhang, Mingkang Guo

“…This model can not only solve the problem of heterogeneity of power grid resource data, but also effectively integrate and process data from different sources and formats. In the process of data processing, regression analysis is used to adjust and optimize according to the actual data to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of the data. …”
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Genesis of legislative bases of bribery counteraction in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland by P. N. Kobets

“…Objective: to analyze the formation and development of the UK anti-bribery legislation for possible use of foreign regulations when reforming the Russian anti-corruption legislation.Methods: as the methodological basis of the research, the author used various general scientific techniques and methods of cognition: modeling, analysis, synthesis, formal-logical approach, and specific scientific methods.Results: the author highlights in detail the program approaches and regulatory legal acts of the United Kingdom regulating its anti-corruption policy in the field of bribery, that ensure a productive combination of legal and social measures to counter the phenomenon under consideration. …”
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Strategic Demand Response for Economic Dispatch in Wind-Integrated Multi-Area Energy Systems by Peng Li, Li Wang, Peiqiang Zhang, Peng Yan, Chongyang Li, Zhe Nan, Jun Wang

“…Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed approach significantly improves system efficiency by balancing supply-demand mismatches and reducing reliance on external power sources. Compared to conventional methods, the DR capabilities of industrial and commercial loads have increased by 8.08% and 6.69%, respectively, which is primarily due to enhanced utilization of wind power and optimized storage deployment. …”
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Advancement of nanoparticles in blood flow with non-linear radiation and optimisation of irreversibility within the microchannel using analysis of variance and Taguchi approach by Pradeep Kumar, Felicita Almeida, Ajaykumar AR, Qasem Al-Mdallal

“…This method has proposed the optimal values for the parameters to achieve the least entropy. …”
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Biomass to sustainable biofuels: A novel hybrid process integrating CO₂ CPU and high-temperature syngas for methanol/DME synthesis—4E analyses with multi-objective optimization (NS... by Mohammad Mirani, Farhad Shahraki, Mohammad reza Sardashti Birjandi, Mehdi Bayat, Asiyeh Sheikhzadeh-Takabi

“…The system innovatively integrates high-purity CO₂ (>97%) from a Compression and Purification Unit (CPU) with high-temperature syngas (∼1000°C) from biomass gasification to synthesize methanol (MeOH) and dimethyl ether (DME) as biofuels. This method creatively combines CPU-sourced CO₂ and syngas use with Rankine cycle technology, seeking to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while improving efficiency and sustainability. …”
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Application of Electrical Resistivity Measurements for Continuous Monitoring of the Municipal Solid Waste Biodrying Process by Bongkoch Chungam, Hiroyuki Ishimori, Soydoa Vinitnantharat, Sirintornthep Towprayoon, Chart Chiemchaisri, Komsilp Wangyao

“…While the lack of proper real-time monitoring methods hinders the optimization of the biodrying processes. …”
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Collaborative Management of Water‐Energy‐Food‐Ecosystems Nexus in Central Asia Under Uncertainty by Yuan Ma, Yongping Li, Guohe Huang, Yuanrui Liu, Yufei Zhang

“…In this study, a novel optimization method named as multi‐level chance‐constrained fuzzy programming (MCFP) is developed to jointly manage the WEFE nexus. …”
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Application of the project method in foreign language teaching in the training of master’s degree students at a non-linguistic university (exemplified by «foreign language in the f... by Viktoria G. Grigorieva, Natalia Nazarova

“…Introduction of new areas of master’s programs in a non-linguistic university sets challenges for foreign language teachers to optimize the language training of the students. The article describes the experience of using a practical-oriented method in teaching the discipline «Foreign Language in the Professional Sphere» to Master’s Degree students of «Management of Museum and Exhibition Activities» at the Samara State Institute of Culture. …”
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