Optimization of a micro-scale air–liquid-interface model of human proximal airway epithelium for moderate throughput drug screening for SARS-CoV-2 by Chandani Sen, Tammy M. Rickabaugh, Arjit Vijey Jeyachandran, Constance Yuen, Maisam Ghannam, Abdo Durra, Adam Aziz, Kristen Castillo, Gustavo Garcia, Arunima Purkayastha, Brandon Han, Felix W. Boulton, Eugene Chekler, Robert Garces, Karen C. Wolff, Laura Riva, Melanie G. Kirkpatrick, Amal Gebara-Lamb, Case W. McNamara, Ulrich A. K. Betz, Vaithilingaraja Arumugaswami, Robert Damoiseaux, Brigitte N. Gomperts

“…As a result, most of the drug screening assays for respiratory viruses are performed on commercial cell line-based 2D cultures that provide limited translational ability. Methods We optimized a primary human stem cell-based mucociliary airway epithelium model of SARS-CoV-2 infection, in 96-well air–liquid-interface (ALI) format, which is amenable to moderate throughput drug screening. …”
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Integrating Explainable Artificial Intelligence With Advanced Deep Learning Model for Crowd Density Estimation in Real-World Surveillance Systems by Sultan Refa Alotaibi, Hanan Abdullah Mengash, Mohammed Maray, Faiz Abdullah Alotaibi, Abdulwhab Alkharashi, Ahmad A. Alzahrani, Moneerah Alotaibi, Mrim M. Alnfiai

“…The OOADL-CDDC technique utilizes an advanced DL method, employing the SE-DenseNet model for feature extraction, while the hyperparameter selection is performed by using the OOA model. …”
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Comparison and Analysis of Algorithms for Coordinated EV Charging to Reduce Power Grid Impact by Cesar Diaz-Londono, Paolo Maffezzoni, Luca Daniel, Giambattista Gruosso

“…This article introduces two smart charging coordinators for EV charging pools designed to manage EV charging while considering transformer power limits. The first strategy aims to minimize operational costs, while the second maximizes the charger flexibility. …”
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Experimental Study and Optimization Analysis of Operating Conditions on Photo-Thermochemical Cycle of Water Splitting for Hydrogen Production Based on CeO₂ Catalyst by Zhiyin Zhang, Huimin Hu, Jie Yang, Zhengguang He, Kai Yan, Tianyu Liu, Chang Wen

“…The photo-thermochemical cycle (PTC) for water splitting offers a sustainable method for hydrogen production by efficiently utilizing solar energy. …”
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Indirect tuning of a complementary orientation filter using velocity data and a genetic algorithm by Dariusz Maton, John T. Economou, David Galvão Wall, Irfan Khan, Robert Cooper, David Ward, Simon Trythall

“…In this paper, the accuracy of inertial sensor orientation relative to the level frame is improved through optimal tuning of a complementary filter by a genetic algorithm. …”
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Soft-switching predictive Type-3 fuzzy control for microgrid energy management by Walid Ayadi, Jafar Tavoosi, Amirhossein Khosravi Sarvenoee, Ardashir Mohammadzadeh

“…Abstract Because each mode has distinct optimization requirements, optimizing the economic performance of microgrids (MGs) in grid-connected and islanded modes presents unique issues. …”
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Long short‐term memory‐based forecasting of uncertain parameters in an islanded hybrid microgrid and its energy management using improved grey wolf optimization algorithm by Raji Krishna, Hemamalini S

“…Its reliability depends on variable renewable output and load demand, while an energy management system optimizes power scheduling and reduces costs. …”
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Streaming LiDAR Scene Flow Estimation by Mazen Abdelfattah, Z. Jane Wang, Rabab Ward

“…Existing state-of-the-art scene flow estimation methods, based on test-time optimization, achieve high accuracy but suffer from significant latency, limiting their applicability in real-time onboard systems. …”
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Optimizing physical fitness in chronic stroke patients: the impact of exercise training modality and dosage on maximal and sub-maximal fitness – a systematic review and meta-analys... by Felix Nindorera, Clement Leveque, Eric Meyer, Costantino Balestra, Sigrid Theunissen

“…Objective: To evaluate the effects of different exercise training modalities on maximal and sub-maximal physical fitness in chronic stroke patients and determine the optimal training dosage. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of 38 randomized controlled trials. …”
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Assessment of the optimal frequency of insecticide sprays required to manage fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) in maize (Zea mays L.) in northern Ghana by Jerry A. Nboyine, Ebenezer Asamani, Lakpo K. Agboyi, Iddrisu Yahaya, Francis Kusi, Gloria Adazebra, Benjamin K. Badii

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An elegant intellectual engine towards automation of blockchain smart contract vulnerability detection by Balachandar Raju, Gayathri Devi K

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Quantifying key economic uncertainties in the cost of trading green hydrogen by Cameron Aldren, Nilay Shah, Adam Hawkes

“…To this end, this article presents a detailed process systems-based economic analysis of a typical hydrogen value chain in 2050, employing the method of elementary effects to quantify the effect of uncertainties. …”
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Facility location problem for senior centers in an upcoming super-aging society by Eun Hak Lee, Jonghwa Jeong

“…The elbow method is employed to identify the optimal number of new centers, balancing service accessibility and resource allocation. …”
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Improving the area-preserving parameterization of rational Bézier surfaces by rational bilinear transformation by Xiaowei Li, Yingjie Wu, Yaohui Sun, Xin Chen, Yanru Chen, Yi-jun Yang

“…Then, the energy function is discretized using the composite Simpson’s rule, and its gradients are computed for optimization. Finally, the optimal rational bilinear transformation is determined using the L-BFGS method. …”
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Coordinated Truck Loading and Routing Problem: A Forestry Logistics Case Study by Cristian Oliva, Manuel Cepeda, Sebastián Muñoz-Herrera

“…Parameter calibration experiments are conducted to determine optimal values for the return probability and ant population size. …”
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A dual layer secure and energy-efficient model for border surveillance using sea lion inspired strategy in wireless sensor networks by Jayachandran J, Vimaladevi K

“…The proposed DL-SLnOA combines the SLnO algorithm with a dual-layer security framework to optimize the selection of Cluster Heads (CHs) by using adaptive exploration and exploitation methods, which dynamically position CHs to balance energy consumption, proximity, and trustworthiness. …”
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Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Different Tenecteplase Doses With Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review With Pairwise and Network Meta‐Analysis to Determine th... by Muhammad Hassan Waseem, Zain ul Abideen, Muhammad Haris Khan, Muhammad Fawad Tahir, Marium Khan, Hafsa Arshad Azam Raja, Ameer Haider Cheema, Sania Aimen, Muhammad Arslan Tariq, Javed Iqbal

“…This meta‐analysis evaluates the safety and efficacy of various TNK doses compared to alteplase, integrating recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and employing a frequentist network meta‐analysis to identify the optimal dose while addressing existing evidence gaps. …”
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A Set-Based Method for Planning Coordinated Trajectories for Skid-Steered Robotic Units Subject to Constraints, Uncertainties, and External Disturbances by Valerio Scordamaglia, Alessia Ferraro

“…The proposed solution aims to define optimal trajectories that can be simultaneously tracked by the robots while ensuring collision-free motion, even in the presence of unavoidable tracking errors due to the limited authority of the control algorithm. …”
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Blockchain implementation in supply chains: adoption barriers and transparency outcomes in Ogun State, Nigeria by Adekunle Ibrahim Musa, Ayomide Idris Musa

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Optimizing health-related quality of life assessments for stroke survivors: a validation study of psychometric properties for the Vietnamese version of stroke impact scale 3.0 by Thao Thi Phuong Nguyen, Thao Thi Phuong Nguyen, Hai Bui Hoang, Hai Bui Hoang, Huyen Thi Thanh Vu, Huyen Thi Thanh Vu, Seung Won Lee, Seung Won Lee, Seung Won Lee, Seung Won Lee

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