Enhancing rotary dryer efficiency: Adjusting blower speed for optimal temperature stability in coffee bean drying by Ika Noer Syamsiana, Nihayatun Nafisah, Arwin Datumaya Wahyudi Suma, Nilawati Fiernaningsih, Rahma Nur Amalia, Wahyu Aulia Nurwicaksana

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Enhanced leukemia prediction using hybrid ant colony and ant lion optimization for gene selection and classification by Santhakumar D, Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram, Elankavi R, Viswanath J, Govindharaj I, Raja J

“…This work demonstrates the potential of hybrid optimization techniques in bioinformatics for better gene selection and cancer diagnosis. • Hybrid ACO-ALO approach combines strengths of both algorithms for better feature selection. • Enhances classifier performance while reducing computational complexity. • Outperforms traditional methods on leukemia prediction datasets.…”
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Comparison of contact tracing methods: A modelling study by Joanna X.R. Tan, Lalitha Kurupatham, Zubaidah Said, Jeremy Chan, Kelvin Bryan Tan, Marc Ho, Vernon Lee, Alex R. Cook

“…Adapting contact tracing methods to the situation can optimize disease control. …”
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VIS/NIR Spectroscopy as a Non-Destructive Method for Evaluation of Quality Parameters of Three Bell Pepper Varieties Based on Soft Computing Methods by Meysam Latifi Amoghin, Yousef Abbaspour-Gilandeh, Mohammad Tahmasebi, Mohammad Kaveh, Hany S. El-Mesery, Mariusz Szymanek, Maciej Sprawka

“…Raw spectral data were initially modeled using partial least squares regression (PLSR). To optimize wavelength selection, support vector machines (SVMs) were combined with genetic algorithms (GAs), particle swarm optimization (PSO), ant colony optimization (ACO), and imperial competitive algorithm (ICA). …”
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Grey wolf optimization technique with U-shaped and capsule networks-A novel framework for glaucoma diagnosis by Govindharaj I, Ramesh T, Poongodai A, Senthilkumar K. P, Udayasankaran P, Ravichandran S

“…The combination of our method delivers 96.01 % segmentation together with classification precision which outstrips traditional approaches while indicating strong capabilities for discovering glaucoma at early stages. …”
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Gene selection based on adaptive neighborhood-preserving multi-objective particle swarm optimization by Sumet Mehta, Fei Han, Muhammad Sohail, Bhekisipho Twala, Asad Ullah, Fasee Ullah, Arfat Ahmad Khan, Qinghua Ling

“…The analysis of high-dimensional microarray gene expression data presents critical challenges, including excessive dimensionality, increased computational burden, and sensitivity to random initialization. Traditional optimization algorithms often produce inconsistent and suboptimal results, while failing to preserve local data structures limiting both predictive accuracy and biological interpretability. …”
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Identification of Natural Sloshing Frequency in a Rectangular Tank Under Surge Excitation Using Coupled Eulerian–Lagrangian Method and Impulse Excitation Method by Su-Hyun Park, Young Il Park, Taehyun Yoon, Jeong-Hwan Kim

“…By analyzing the system’s response to an impulse excitation, we extracted the dominant sloshing frequencies while considering the impact of baffles on fluid dynamics. …”
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Evolved Motor Design Process to Reduce the Design Expense of Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Motor by Jong-Min Ahn, Dong-Kuk Lim, Min-Mo Koo

“…The analytical method employs the space harmonic method to calculate the motor’s magnetic field distribution using Fourier series, while the conformal mapping method considers the slot effect by incorporating it into the air gap flux density. …”
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A Hybrid Decision-Making Model for Optimal Portfolio Selection under Interval Uncertainty by Mohsen Zahmati Iraj, Meysam Doaei

“…According to the numerical results, the most critical criteria for evaluating different investment areas are access to financial resources, distribution networks, and raw materials. The highest optimal share of investment is associated with Fars 1, while the lowest value pertains to Gharn 1. …”
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Conventional and Innovative Methods for Reducing the Incidence of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> in Milk and Dairy Products by Adriana Dabija, Cristina Ștefania Afloarei, Dadiana Dabija, Ancuța Chetrariu

“…This paper presents a synthesis of the specialized literature on methods to reduce the incidence of <i>L. monocytogenes</i> in milk and dairy products. …”
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Efficient discovery of large magnetic anisotropy with thermodynamically stable materials via multi-objective Bayesian optimization by Kohei Nakamura, Daigo Furuya, Yoshio Miura, Takahiro Yamazaki, Alexandre Lira Foggiatto, Yuma Iwasaki, Masato Kotsugi

“…This study presents an efficient magnetic material exploring method with large magnetocrystalline anisotropy (MCA) and thermodynamic stability by combining multi-objective Bayesian optimization (MBO) with first-principles calculations. …”
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PROBLEM OF OPTIMIZATION OF ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL STREAMS: URGENCY UNDER ECONOMIC CRISIS CONDITIONS by J. E. Gorbach, S. M. Kozlov

“…The paper presents for the first time «Combined optimization model». In order to develop the model the most commonly applied methods have been used, namely: an optimization  method on the basis of an average capital price, an optimization method on the basis of financial leverage effect and an optimization method on the basis of the average managing subject price. …”
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A Constrained Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithm with a Population State Discrimination Model by Shaoyu Zhao, Heming Jia, Yongchao Li, Qian Shi

“…The solution to constrained multi-objective optimization problems (CMOPs) requires optimizing the objective functions while satisfying the constraint conditions. …”
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Review on nanocellulose production from agricultural residue through response surface methodology and its applications by Marjun C. Alvarado, Ma. Cristine Concepcion D. Ignacio, Ma. Camille G. Acabal, Anniver Ryan P. Lapuz, Kevin F. Yaptenco

“…It can be sustainably extracted from agricultural residues using methods such as mechanical processes, acid hydrolysis, and bacterial biosynthesis. …”
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Optimization of Wastewater Treatment Process on Energy Costs at Truck and Tractor Washing Posts by A. V. Krutau, M. M. Dechko, M. A. Boika

“…Content of oil products in wastewater before and after treatment has been evaluated in the analytical laboratory of the Belarusian State Agrarian Technical University in accordance with standard methods. Purification of the oily effluents has been made with the help of a laboratory unit while using electroflotocoagulation method with removal of floated sludge in an electromagnetic hydrocyclone. …”
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Exploring Optimal Group Sizes for Learning in Medical Simulation: A Systematic Review by Cassandra Mackey, Simi Jandu, James Fidrocki, Tyler Raduzycki, Jennifer Carey

“…OBJECTIVES Simulation is an effective teaching method that improves learner competence and confidence. …”
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How does the dual policy—the C-DRG-based reimbursement system and subsidy policy for appropriate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) techniques—influence physicians’ choice of disea... by Jin Zhang, Junfeng Liu, Lingfei Qu, Zihao Duan

“…Abstract Background This study investigates the impact of the diagnosis-related group (DRG) reimbursement system and subsidy policies on the treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) orthopaedic physicians. …”
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Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Techniques for Optimal In-House Storage Location Selection by Petr Průša, Nikoleta Mikušová, Helena Becková

“…While these methods are rarely used for this kind of solution-making, they helped to find the best location for reasonable storage in the research enterprise.…”
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Using Adaptive Surrogate Models to Accelerate Multi-Objective Design Optimization of MEMS by Ali Nazari, Armin Aghajani, Phiona Buhr, Byoungyoul Park, Yunli Wang, Cyrus Shafai

“…Results show that adaptive optimization outperforms traditional offline methods by delivering a greater number and higher quality of optimal solutions while requiring fewer finite element method simulations. …”
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A Novel Hybrid Metaheuristic MPA-PSO to Optimize the Properties of Viscous Dampers by Elmira Shemshaki, Mohammad Hasan Haddad, Mohammadreza Mashayekhi, Seyyed Meisam Aghajanzadeh, Ali Majdi, Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi

“…Furthermore, in the more complex five-story frame, the two comparison methods were unable to reach the optimal solution, while the proposed method successfully found an optimal solution. …”
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