A modified coronavirus herd immunity optimizer for capacitated vehicle routing problem by Lamees Mohammad Dalbah, Mohammed Azmi Al-Betar, Mohammed A. Awadallah, Raed Abu Zitar

“…Due to the complex nature of the capacitated vehicle routing problem, metaheuristic optimization algorithms are widely used for tackling this type of challenge. …”
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Optimal PSA Threshold for Obtaining MRI-Fusion Biopsy in Biopsy-Naïve Patients by Luke L. Wang, Brandon L. Henslee, Peter B. Sam, Chad A. LaGrange, Shawna L. Boyle

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Multi-objective optimization and parameter sensitivity study on microreactor nuclear power systems by Ersheng You, Yiyi Li, Jianjun Xu, Dianchuan Xing, Haochun Zhang

“…Aiming at the MRNPS based on Brayton cycles, the particle swarm optimization (PSO) method was used to carry out the optimization calculation and analysis of three target parameters: system thermal efficiency, power-to-weight ratio and radiator heat removal area. …”
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Knowledge embedding and interpretable machine learning optimize comprehensive benefits for water treatment by Yu-Qi Wang, Wenchong Tian, Hao-Lin Yang, Yun-Peng Song, Jia-Ji Chen, Qiong-Ying Xu, Wan-Xin Yin, Le-Qi Ding, Xi-Qi Li, Han-Tao Wang, Ai-Jie Wang, Hong-Cheng Wang

“…This framework reduces economic costs while optimizing water quality through KE and interpretability analyses, providing evidence for the safe and reliable application of future models.…”
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Recent advancements in alternative energies, technological innovations, and optimization strategies for seaport decarbonization by Asif Raihan, Md Al Hasnat, Syed Masiur Rahman, Mohammad Ridwan, Md Masudur Rahman, Md Tasbirul Islam, Tapan Sarker, Bablu Kumar Dhar, ABM Mainul Bari

“…Decarbonizing ports is essential for reducing the marine industry's environmental impact and improving urban areas, while also attracting investors. Port authorities are investigating methods to reduce carbon emissions to comply with increasing environmental standards. …”
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Design of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems: Integrating Multi‐Objective Optimization Into a Multi‐Criteria Decision‐Making Framework by Tebello Ntsiki Don Mathaba, Khaled Abo‐Al‐Ez

“…A combination of the MO particle swarm optimization and a newly developed MO leaders‐and‐follower algorithms (MO‐LaF/PSO) is used to generate optimal configurations based on minimal levelized cost of energy (LCOE), renewable energy (RE) power abandonment, and CO2 emissions, while maintaining an acceptable level of reliability. …”
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Optimized processing and formulation for retaining the sensory and nutritional quality of mustard leaf tea by Xuena Yu, Hongmei Di, Yatian Zhao, Ruobin Liu, Yiqing Wang, Yuxin Lu, Kehao Liang, Zhifeng Chen, Jie Ma, Zhongrong Guan, Zhi Huang, Yi Tang, Jingyi Xu, Huanxiu Li, Qian Tang, Yiting Chen, Jinlin Bian, Fen Zhang, Bo Sun

“…Next, eight processing methods for purple-leaf mustard were employed. The mustard leaf tea, processed using a combination of steaming fixation, rolling, and vacuum freeze-drying technology, demonstrated effective preservation of health-promoting compounds while maintaining a desirable flavor profile. …”
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Constructing the optimal experimental autoimmune thyroiditis mouse model using porcine thyroglobulin by Ke Liu, Pei Zhang, Zi-Shan Jin, Xiang-Kun Meng, Jin-Li Luo, Jin-Li Luo, Jin-Li Luo, Lin Han, Xiao-Tong Yu

“…This study systematically compares pathological and immunological effects of different immunization conditions (antigen dose, frequency, administration methods) in NOD/LtJ mice to establish an optimal model for elucidating AIT pathogenesis and therapies.MethodsEighty female NOD/LtJ mice were divided into subcutaneous (SC) and tail vein intravenous (IV) injection groups. …”
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Optimal Coordinated Flood Control Scheduling of Three Gorges and Qingjiang Cascade Reservoirs by ZHAO Hui, ZHU Yu-xin, LIU Yuan, HUANG Bin, PANG Shu-sen, HUANG Di

“…By selecting combinations of different flood areas in the Three Gorges and Qingjiang river basins as model inputs, this study aims to establish a multi-objective joint flood control optimal scheduling model, with innovative optimization of the activation timing and utilization methods for the reservoir group’s flood control capacity. …”
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Viewpoint Selection for 3D Scenes in Map Narratives by Shichuan Liu, Yong Wang, Qing Tang, Yaoyao Han

“…The chaotic particle swarm optimization (CPSO) algorithm is utilized to locate the viewpoint position while maximizing the fitness function, identifying a viewpoint meeting narrative and visual salience requirements. …”
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Optimization of the size and location of the FOVs for CBCT capture of impacted lower third molars by Marc Anton Fuessinger, Maximilian Frederik Russe, Leonard Simon Brandenburg, Marc Christian Metzger, Johannes Schulze, Stefan Schlager, Jonas Wuester, Wiebke Semper-Hogg

“…Discussion This research provides indication-specific FOVs for uni- and bilateral imaging of the upper and lower 3 M. Taking into account optimal clinical practices for CBCT imaging, this study aims to propose clinically feasible FOV dimensions while meeting the technical specifications of commonly used CBCT devices. …”
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The potential habitat of Phlomoides rotata in Tibet was based on an optimized MaxEnt model by Jun-Wei Wang, Jun-Wei Wang, Min Xu, Norbu Ngawang, Yonghao Chen, Ngawang Bonjor, Xiaoyan Jia, Zhefei Zeng, Zhefei Zeng, La Qiong, La Qiong

“…However, overharvesting and climate change have progressively reduced its distribution range, threatening its survival.MethodsThis study employed an optimized MaxEnt model, integrating field survey data and multiple environmental variables, to predict and analyze the potential suitable distribution of P. rotata in Tibet.ResultsThe model achieved high predictive accuracy, with Ture skill statistic (TSS) = 0.87 and Cohen’s Kappa Coefficient (Kappa) = 0.81. …”
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Conservative or surgical treatment? Optimizing management strategies in medial hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhages by M.Ye. Polishchuk, A.A. Kaminskyi, A.A. Oblyvach, D.V. Shchehlov, O.M. Honcharuk, A.V. Muravskyi

“…Objective ‒ to determine the optimal treatment strategy for patients with medial hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH) by comparing the effectiveness of conservative and surgical approaches. …”
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Optimizing therapeutic outcomes of immune checkpoint blockade by a microbial tryptophan metabolite by Giorgia Renga, Emilia Nunzi, Marilena Pariano, Matteo Puccetti, Marina Maria Bellet, Giuseppe Pieraccini, Fiorella D’Onofrio, Ilaria Santarelli, Claudia Stincardini, Franco Aversa, Francesca Riuzzi, Cinzia Antognelli, Marco Gargaro, Oxana Bereshchenko, Maurizio Ricci, Stefano Giovagnoli, Luigina Romani, Claudio Costantini

“…Here we have assessed whether microbial metabolites working at the interface between microbes and the host immune system may optimize ICI therapy.Methods To this purpose, we have tested indole-3-carboxaldehyde (3-IAld), a microbial tryptophan catabolite known to contribute to epithelial barrier function and immune homeostasis in the gut via the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), in different murine models of ICI-induced colitis. …”
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Improved Block Element Method for Simulating Rock Failure by Yan Han, Qingwen Ren, Lei Shen, Yajuan Yin

“…As the innovation of this work, the iterative algorithm is combined with polygonal geometric features so that the area–perimeter fractal dimension can be introduced to optimize random Voronoi grids. The iterative control index can effectively improve the geometric characteristics of the grid while maintaining the necessary randomness. …”
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An Operation Optimization Strategy of the Combined Power Generation System with Wind Power & Pumped Storage Based on Improved Whale Algorithm by LI Kecheng, YANG Ning

“…Select the appropriate solution from the obtained optimal solution set to obtain the operation optimization strategy of the combined power generation system, which can achieve better economic benefits and maximum wind energy utilization while smoothing the system output power.…”
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Modeling Energy Communities: A Case Study of Quantum Approximate Optimization on a Superconducting Processor by Mateo Alonso, Guillermo Rubinos Rodriguez, Pablo Diez-Valle, Ana Garbayo, Xela Garcia-Santiago, Gonzalo Blazquez Gil

“…Given the increasing complexity as the problem size grows and the limitations of classical computing methods in addressing it, we study an approach that models the problem using QUBO and solves it applying quantum optimization algorithms. …”
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Development and research of the quadrupole mass spectrometry simulation model with the entire ion optics system by Lina Yang, Yuqing Gu, Hao Gong, Zi-long Liu, Xingchuang Xiong, Xiang Fang

“…Staged optimization separately treats different parts while global optimization considers all components simultaneously. …”
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Application of the digital annealer unit in optimizing chemical reaction conditions for enhanced production yields by Shih-Cheng Li, Pei-Hua Wang, Jheng-Wei Su, Wei-Yin Chiang, Tzu-Lan Yeh, Alex Zhavoronkov, Shih-Hsien Huang, Yen-Chu Lin, Chia-Ho Ou, Chih-Yu Chen

“…Our results suggest that the performance of models is comparable to classical machine learning (ML) methods (i.e., Random Forest and Multilayer Perceptron (MLP)), while the inference time of our models requires only seconds with a DAU. …”
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Surface display of eugenol oxidase and dioxygenase complex as a sustainable biocatalyst for efficient bioconversion of lignin-derived 4-n-propylguaiacol to vanillin by Yongqing Tian, Yige Yang, Minmin Ni, Jing Wo

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