Decision support system for Lespedeza cuneata production and quality evaluation: a WebGIS dashboard approach to precision agriculture by Sudhanshu S. Panda, Aftab Siddique, Thomas H. Terrill, Ajit K. Mahapatra, Eric Morgan, Andres A. Pech-Cervantes, Jan A. van Wyk

“…Small-scale farmers in the southeastern United States face increasing challenges in sustaining forage production due to erratic rainfall, poor soils, and limited access to precision agricultural tools. These constraints demand site-specific solutions that integrate climate resilience with sustainable land use. …”
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Geometrical optimization of PWR spacer grids using GeN-Foam and Genetic Algorithms by Carlos Rodrigo Dias, Tiago Augusto Santiago Vieira, Andre Augusto Campagnole dos Santos, Graiciany de Paula Barros, Vitor Vasconcelos Araújo Silva, Ana Luiza Miranda Froes, Rebeca Cabral Gonçalves, Keferson de Almeida Carvalho, Higor Fabiano Pereira de Castro

“…However, the results also highlight the need to incorporate thermal physics and neutronics to ensure that the optimized solution meets the subchannel´s flow and heat exchange requirements. All tools used in this work are well-established in the literature, free, and open-source. …”
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Optimizing bioprocessing efficiency with OptFed: Dynamic nonlinear modeling improves product-to-biomass yield by Guido Schlögel, Rüdiger Lück, Stefan Kittler, Oliver Spadiut, Julian Kopp, Jürgen Zanghellini, Mathias Gotsmy

“…., constant or exponential), operator experience, and basic statistical tools (e.g., response surface methodology), which are unable to harvest the full potential of production.To address this challenge, we propose a general modeling framework, OptFed, which utilizes experimental data from non-optimal fed-batch processes to predict an optimal one. …”
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The Dark Triad of Particulate Matter, Oxidative Stress and Coronary Artery Disease: What About the Antioxidant Therapeutic Potential by Daniele Grifoni, Elisa Bustaffa, Laura Sabatino, Francesca Calastrini, Fabrizio Minichilli, Melania Gaggini, Sergio Berti, Cristina Vassalle

“…Antioxidant strategies might prevent/reverse, almost partly, CV effects related to PM exposure, by addressing OS and inflammation, although the clinical gain of these interventional tools is not yet clearly demonstrated. This review aims to summarize PM source and composition, discussing OS and inflammatory events associated with environmental PM exposure as key mechanistic determinants of CV risk and acute event precipitation. …”
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Emerging phenotype: Maturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (MODY-5) – mechanisms, clinical spectrum, and unmet needs by Fahrul Nurkolis, Rony Abdi Syahputra, Andika Priamas Nugrahanto, Nurpudji Astuti Taslim, Arifa Mustika, Raymond Rubianto Tjandrawinata, Dante Saksono Harbuwono, Sidartawan Soegondo

“…Despite these insights, clinical misclassification remains frequent, largely because diagnostic tools continue to prioritize conventional parameters such as HbA1c and fasting glucose rather than molecular diagnostics. …”
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Associations between exposure to potentially psychologically traumatic events and mental ill health among New Zealand firefighters: A cross-sectional study by Lisa Mackay, Jessica L. Campbell, Josh Darby, Kate Pendergast, Grant Schofield

“…Methods: A comprehensive online survey using the Qualtrics platform was administered to fire and emergency personnel, assessing exposure to PPTEs and various mental health parameters. The survey utilized standard assessment tools including the PHQ-9, GAD-7, SPRINT, and AUDIT-C alongside measures of life satisfaction, emotional numbing and demographic questions. …”
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Quantitative Biofacies Analysis of Upper Oligocene Reef-Coral Neritic Carbonates (Southern Pakistan) by Luca Mariani, Giovanni Coletti, Mubashir Ali, Mahmood Iqbal, Muhammad Shumail, Hafiz Ahmed Raza Hassan, Francesca R. Bosellini

“…Foraminiferal-based experimental paleobathymetric parameters, including the lepidocyclinids/miogypsinids, the flat nummulitids/lepidocyclinids, and the hyaline/porcelaneous foraminifera ratios, were tested and confirmed as reliable tools for paleodepth and paleoenvironmental reconstructions.…”
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Eco-friendly HPTLC method for Trifluridine and Tipiracil determination: Quality-by-design meets green analytical chemistry by Amruta Balekundri, Eknath D. Ahire, Rakesh U. Shelke, Dinesh D. Rishipathak, Sanjay J. Kshirsagar

“…Environmental sustainability was assessed using ComplexGAPI, AGREE, and BAGI tools. The developed method achieved an AGREE score of 0.81, an Eco-Scale score of 86, and a BAGI score of 80, highlighting its eco-friendliness and practical applicability. …”
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Identification of New Potential Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors Using Structure-Based Virtual Screening, Molecular Dynamics and Pharmacokinetic Modelling by Imene Derardja, Redouane Rebai, Mohamed Esseddik Toumi, Farouk Fethi Kebaili, Abdennacer Boudah

“…In addition, several prediction tools, such as SwissADME server, QikProp, and Pro-Tox II, were used in this study to elucidate the pharmacokinetic properties, drug-likeness ability, safety, and the lethal dose (LD₅₀) of the studied compounds. …”
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Is personal physiology-based rapid prediction digital twin for minimal effective fentanyl dose better than standard practice: a pilot study protocol by Simon Annaheim, Katelijne De Nys, Markus Jörger, Milena Cukic, Flora Bahrami, Thijs Defraeye

“…Standard clinical calculation tools for opioid rotation however do not include important patient characteristics that account for interindividual variability of opioid pharmacology.Methods and analysis We developed a clinical protocol to optimise individual fentanyl dosing in patients with advanced cancer switching from oral or intravenous opioids to transdermal fentanyl by using a physics-based digital twin (DT) that is fed by important clinical and physiological parameters. …”
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A Sharpe ratio-integrated indicator system for land use changes ecological risks: Within coupled disaster-economic assessment frameworks by Xuyang Zhang, Wei Song, He Gao

“…This framework advances ecological risk science by integrating financial risk theory into land system analysis, providing policymakers with spatial targeting tools to balance developmental priorities and ecosystem security in rapidly urbanizing regions.…”
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A model for classifying information objects using neural networks and fuzzy logic by Vadym Mukhin, Valerii Zavgorodnii, Viacheslav Liskin, Sergiy Syrota, Aleksandra Czupryna-Nowak, Bohdan Rusyn, Arkadiusz Banasik, Jacek Woloszyn, Wojciech Kempa

“…This approach combines the advantages of neural machine learning with the flexibility and efficiency of fuzzy logic, making these systems effective tools for solving problems related to fuzzy or uncertain data. …”
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Contribution of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research towards Global Research: Trends and Insights by Rohith Yampati, Chandrika Doddihal, Mallanagouda M Patil, BM Prasanna Kumar

“…A total of 4,680 publications were analysed based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Parameters such as publication trends, citation metrics, international collaborations and keyword analysis were assessed using tools like Biblioshiny, VOSviewer, CiteSpace and MS Excel. …”
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Multimodality Data Integration in Epilepsy by Otto Muzik, Diane C. Chugani, Guangyu Zou, Jing Hua, Yi Lu, Shiyong Lu, Eishi Asano, Harry T. Chugani

“…This paper presents a clinically feasible software environment for the quantitative assessment of the relationship among biochemical functions as assessed by PET imaging and electrophysiological parameters derived from intracranial EEG. Based on the developed software tools, quantitative results obtained from individual modalities can be merged into a data structure allowing a consistent framework for advanced data mining techniques and 3D visualization. …”
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IMPACT OF STATE HEALTH PREVENTION FINANCING PROGRAMS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF HEALTH PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTS IN UKRAINE by Raisa Nikitenko, Hanna Panchenko, Oksana Dulina, Viktoriya Latysheva, Orysia Liubinska

“…The least squares method was used to calculate the model parameters that minimize the sum of the deviations of empirical data from theoretical values. …”
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Estimating elastic properties of sediments by pseudo-wells generation utilizing simulated annealing optimization method by Nasser Keshavarz Faraj Khah, Bahare Salehi, Pooria Kianoush, Shahab Varkouhi

“…Metaheuristic optimization algorithms are suitable tools for minimizing the cost function as they best match real and synthetic seismic data. …”
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Modeling and optimization of renewable hydrogen systems: A systematic methodological review and machine learning integration by M.D. Mukelabai, E.R. Barbour, R.E. Blanchard

“…Previous studies have included many aspects into their optimizations, including technical parameters and different costs/socio-economic objective functions, however there is no clear best-practice framework for model development. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Milling Ti-6Al-4V Alloy for Improved Surface Integrity and Sustainability Performance by Djordje Cica, Sasa Tesic, Milisav Markovic, Branislav Sredanovic, Stevo Borojevic, Milan Zeljkovic, Davorin Kramar, Franci Pušavec

“…In addition, the total electrical energy consumption of the machine tools under different cooling/lubrication conditions was also analyzed. …”
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Development and validation of the Global Post Trauma Symptom Scale-Uganda among trauma-affected adults by Lynn Murphy Michalopoulos, Melissa Meinhart, Erin Walton, David Robertson, Autumn Thompson, Thomas Northrup, Jong Sung Kim, Nikita Aggarwal, Anne Conway

“…Background: Post-traumatic stress measurement in non-Western contexts often utilizes Western assessment tools.Objective: The purpose of this study was to adapt and validate the Global Post-Trauma Symptom-Item Bank (GPTS-IB) among adult caregivers of youth living with HIV in Uganda.Methods: We utilized qualitative and quantitative methods to establish validity and to develop a reduced version of the GPTS-IB.Results: Cognitive interview results (n = 31) indicated that participants understood items of the GPTS-IB, but revisions in wording were needed for some items. …”
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Reducing Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission in Africa: a model-based evaluation of intervention strategies. by Jamie T Griffin, T Deirdre Hollingsworth, Lucy C Okell, Thomas S Churcher, Michael White, Wes Hinsley, Teun Bousema, Chris J Drakeley, Neil M Ferguson, María-Gloria Basáñez, Azra C Ghani

“…However, it remains unclear what overall reduction in transmission is achievable using currently available tools.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We developed an individual-based simulation model for Plasmodium falciparum transmission in an African context incorporating the three major vector species (Anopheles gambiae s.s., An. arabiensis, and An. funestus) with parameters obtained by fitting to parasite prevalence data from 34 transmission settings across Africa. …”
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