A Delphi-based framework for optimizing nurse staffing in Chinese hospitals by Waner Wang, Waner Wang, Gege Li, Jiangfeng Pu, Tiemei Shen, Zhanghao Xie, Lifang Chen, Hong Cui, Peng Xu, Huigen Huang, Huigen Huang

“…The primary objectives of this optimization process include reducing nurse workload, improving job satisfaction, and decreasing turnover rates, all of which facilitate improved patient outcomes.MethodsThe evaluation index pool and questionnaire for the index system consultation were developed using a literature review and semi-structured expert interviews. …”
Get full text

Flexibility Resource Planning and Stability Optimization Methods for Power Systems with High Penetration of Renewable Energy by Haiteng Han, Xiangchen Jiang, Yang Cao, Xuanyao Luo, Sheng Liu, Bei Yang

Get full text

Development of A Novel Discharge Routing Method Based On the Large Discharge Dataset, Muskingum Model, Optimization Methods, and Multi-Criteria Decision Making by Mahdi Valikhan Anaraki, Saeed Farzin, Iman Ahmadianfar, Amin Shams

“…Discharge routing is a key method for predicting downstream hydrograph in canals or rivers. …”
Get full text

Integration of fillers in paint formulation: Comprehensive insights into methods, properties, and performance by Andrew Kasumba Buyondo, Hillary Kasedde, John Baptist Kirabira, Abdulfatah Abdu Yusuf

“…The integration of fillers into paint formulations is crucial for enhancing mechanical, chemical, and aesthetic properties while lowering production costs. Despite their widespread use, challenges such as poor dispersion, compatibility issues, and environmental concerns remain significant. …”
Get full text

Real-time monitoring and optimization methods for user-side energy management based on edge computing by Jisheng Huang, Shanshan Zhou, Guangming Li, Qiang Shen

“…The framework encompasses three main components: an edge computing-based system architecture for data acquisition and processing, real-time monitoring methods for energy consumption and power quality, and optimization techniques for demand response and distributed energy resource coordination. …”
Get full text

Job Satisfaction and Optimal Experience in a Swedish Governmental Administration—A Mixed Methods Study by Fredrik Molin

“…The results also indicated high levels of job satisfaction among participants and frequent opportunities for optimal experience in daily work. The qualitative findings revealed that while employees often felt supported in their roles, organizational constraints and limited autonomy could hinder the consistent occurrence of optimal experience. …”
Get full text

Sustainable diets, from design to implementation by multi-objective optimization-based methods and policy instruments by Bashir Bashiri, Bashir Bashiri, Aleksei Kaleda, Raivo Vilu, Raivo Vilu

“…Finally, it underscores the need for the development and implementation of flexible national dietary guidelines to incorporate optimization methods for enhanced sustainability. By integrating mathematical modeling, behavioral insights, and policy interventions, this review outlines a holistic approach to development sustainable food systems capable for meeting efficiently global challenges.…”
Get full text

Mathematical Modelling and Optimization Methods in Geomechanically Informed Blast Design: A Systematic Literature Review by Fabian Leon, Luis Rojas, Alvaro Peña, Paola Moraga, Pedro Robles, Blanca Gana, Jose García

Get full text

Experimental Study on Compressive Capacity Behavior of Helical Anchors in Aeolian Sand and Optimization of Design Methods by Qingsheng Chen, Wei Liu, Linhe Li, Yijin Wu, Yi Zhang, Songzhao Qu, Yue Zhang, Fei Liu, Yonghua Guo

Get full text

Development of an Optimized Two-Step Solid-Phase Extraction Method for Urinary Nucleic Acid Adductomics by Alexandra Keidel, Jazmine Virzi, Laura Deloso, Carolina Möller, Dale Chaput, Theresa Evans-Nguyen, Yuan-Jhe Chang, Mu-Rong Chao, Chiung-Wen Hu, Marcus S. Cooke

Get full text

An analytical optimal calibration framework of bonded particle model for rock strength envelop modelling by Xiaoxiong Zhou, Hongyi Xu, Qiuming Gong, Yanan Ma, Weiqiang Xie

“…In the second stage, a finite difference gradient optimization method was used to further approximate the optimal bond parameters. …”
Get full text

Energy-Optimized Path Planning and Tracking Control Method for AUV Based on SOC State Estimation by Guangyi Yang, Zhenning Xu, Feng Wang, Xiaoyu Zhang

“…This paper proposes a path planning and trajectory tracking control framework for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) combined with battery state of charge (SOC) optimization. The framework incorporates the Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm (GOA) with the Artificial Potential Field Algorithm (APF) to achieve global path planning and local path optimization while minimizing energy consumption as an objective. …”
Get full text

Shape optimization using a level set based mesh evolution method: an overview and tutorial by Dapogny, Charles, Feppon, Florian

“…This article revolves around a recent numerical framework for shape and topology optimization, which features an exact mesh of the shape at each iteration of the process, while still leaving the room for an arbitrary evolution of the latter (including changes in its topology). …”
Get full text

Optimizing Computational Process of High-Order Taylor Discontinuous Galerkin Method for Solving the Euler Equations by Meng Zhang, Kyosuke Yamamoto

“…In all numerical tests, the optimized TDG method clearly exhibits a computational efficiency advantage over the conventional TDG method, therefore saving a great amount of time, nearly 70%. …”
Get full text

Optimization method of obstacle avoidance path for dual-arm cooperative robot based on machine vision by Jing Li

“…Experimental results demonstrate that the re-projection error of this method is less than 0.09 pixels. By calibrating the binocular vision camera using Zhang Zhengyou’s method, optimal camera parameters are obtained, enhancing the calibration accuracy of the binocular vision camera. …”
Get full text

Energy-Efficient Train Operation Optimization Method for Urban Rail Intervals Based on Curve Splicing by Lianbo Deng, Shaokun Ren, Li Cai, Ziruo Xie

“…On this basis, a curve splicing optimization model is established, with the objective function being the minimization of the train’s operational energy consumption while meeting interval running time requirements. …”
Get full text

THE OPTIMIZATION METHOD OF FUZZY AUTOMATIC CLASSIFICATION IN THE PROBLEM OF COMBINING THE ASSESSMENTS OF TRAJECTOR MEASUREMENTS IN THE RADAR SYSTEM by A. V. Khizhniak

“…The paper describes the application of the optimization method of fuzzy automatic classification in the problem of combining estimates of trajectory measurements in a radar system. …”
Get full text

Research on Feature Extraction Method and Process Optimization of Rolling Bearing Faults Based on Electrostatic Monitoring by Ruochen Liu, Han Yin, Jianzhong Sun, Lanchun Zhang

Get full text

Efficient network attack path optimization method based on prior knowledge-based PPO algorithm by Qiuxiang Li, Jianping Wu

“…To address this issue, we propose a bi-objective attack path optimization problem based on attack graphs, aiming to maximize attack gains while minimizing the attack path length. …”
Get full text

Model and training method for aerial image object detector with optimization of both robustness and computational efficiency by Alona Moskalenko, Mykola Zaretskyi, Maksym Vynohradov, Vladyslav Babych

“…The objective is to design a model that allocates resources optimally while maintaining stability. To achieve this, the study employs techniques such as dynamic neural networks, robustness optimization, and resilience strategies. …”
Get full text