Transparency and emergency procurement: the moderating effect of bounded rationality “striving for ‘good enough’ in lieu of optimal?” by Yohana Arsen Rutaba

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Optimization of the Ground Motion Intensity Measure for Long-Span Suspension Bridges Considering the Impulse Effect by Junda Su, Qinghui Lai, Jinjun Hu, Longjun Xu, Lili Xie, Yulin Zou

“…To study the intrinsic relationship between the structural response of long-span suspension bridges and the intensity measures (IMs) and to select the optimal IM to reduce the discreteness in the prediction of structural responses, this paper uses the Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA) method to amplitude adjust near-fault pulse-like ground motions and analyzes the response using the curvature at the base of the tower as the structural response index. …”
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ANN and RF Optimized by Hunter–Prey Algorithm for Predicting Post-Blast RC Column Morphology by Kai Rong, Yongsheng Jia, Yingkang Yao, Jinshan Sun, Qi Yu, Hongliang Tang, Jun Yang, Xianqi Xie

“…The drilling and blasting method is commonly employed for the rapid demolition of outdated buildings by destroying key structural components and inducing progressive collapse. …”
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Optimization of Urban Rail Transit Train Stock Utilization under Re-coupling Operation Mode by DENG Chengyuan, LU Jinsheng, ZHU Changfeng, SUN Yuanguang, MA Bin

“…［Objective］ Re-coupling operation mode can effectively improve the matching degree between the passenger flow and the transport capacity of urban rail transit, while it also poses challenges to the formulation of the train stock utilization plan. …”
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Energy optimization and plant comfort management in smart greenhouses using the artificial bee colony algorithm by Muhammad Jawad, Fazli Wahid, Sikandar Ali, Yingliang Ma, Ahmed Alkhyyat, Jawad Khan, Youngmoon Lee

“…The overall efficacy of the fuzzy controllers that switch On/Off the actuators was obtained by minimizing the error between the best estimates of environmental factors and the ABC optimized values. Additionally, the suggested method was contrasted with other effective algorithms, such as Genetic Algorithm (GA), Firefly Algorithm (FA), and Ant Colony Optimization (ACO). …”
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Optimal control analysis to reduce the health complexity of co-infection with COVID-19 and kidney disease by Md. Abdul Hye, Md. Haider Ali Biswas, Mohammed Forhad Uddin

“…The findings indicate that individuals with kidney disease are at an increased risk of severe complications from COVID-19, while COVID-19 can exacerbate kidney disease symptoms, creating a complex health scenario. …”
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Optimizing blood management in burn surgery: a meta-analysis of tranexamic acid vs. placebo by Mohamed Abdo Khalafallah, Jana Ahmed Elsead, Fatima Azzam Aboud, Basmala Mohamed Koraim, Islam Saeed Elhois

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State-of-the-Art Review: Models and Algorithms for Optimal Power System Design, Stabilization, and Reliability Enhancement by Senele Njabulo Zwane, Bongumsa Mendu, Bessie Baakanyang Monchusi

“…Models and algorithms are instrumental in bolstering stability, especially using Power System Stabilizers (PSS) and refined control methods. In this study, a state-of-the-art review of models and algorithms for optimal power system design, stabilization, and reliability enhancement is conducted. …”
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Prediction of failures in the project management knowledge areas using optimized ensemble models in software companies by Lamia Berriche, Abderrazak Loulizi

“…To further improve performance, ensemble techniques such as soft voting, hard voting, and stacking were explored. Combinatorial optimization was used to identify the most effective set of base learners for ensemble methods. …”
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Optimizing efficiency and sustainability in higher education: development and validation of a lean thinking adoption instrument by Andrés Avilés-Noles, Fabricio Guevara-Viejó, Pedro Javier Fajardo Aguilar, Milton Januario Rueda-Varón, José Divitt Velosa García

“…IntroductionLean Thinking has been applied across various sectors to optimize processes and improve efficiency; however, its implementation in higher education still faces methodological and structural challenges.MethodsThis study developed and validated an instrument to measure the application of Lean Thinking in Ecuadorian higher education institutions. …”
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The Detection Optimization of Low-Quality Fake Face Images: Feature Enhancement and Noise Suppression Strategies by Ge Wang, Yue Han, Fangqian Xu, Yuteng Gao, Wenjie Sang

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Risk assessment and support optimization for cable trench construction in soft soil areas in Zhejiang province by Linlin Zhang, Rong Bian, Keji Chen, Guoqiang Li, Miaosong Gu

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Optimizing transformer-based prediction of human microbe–disease associations through integrated loss strategies by Rong Zhu, Yong Wang, Junliang Shang, Ling-Yun Dai, Feng Li

“…In response to these limitations, computational methods have gained traction as more practical tools for predicting microbe-disease associations. …”
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Determining optimal strategies for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a synopsis of an evidence synthesis study by Olalekan A Uthman, Lena Al-Khudairy, Chidozie Nduka, Rachel Court, Jodie Enderby, Seun Anjorin, Hema Mistry, G J Melendez-Torres, Sian Taylor-Phillips, Aileen Clarke

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Phycomediation of cadmium contaminated aqueous solutions using Chlamydomonas sp.: process optimization and adsorption characterization by Reem Mohammed Alharbi, Neveen Abdel-Raouf, Neveen Abdel-Raouf, Mostafa Shaaban Mohamed, Wael A. Fathy, Ibraheem Borie M. Ibraheem, Walaa Gamal Hozayen

“…Kinetic modeling suggested a pseudo-second-order process, while isotherm analysis adhered to the Langmuir model, indicating considerable adsorption capacity and efficiency under optimal conditions. …”
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Resilience-Oriented Optimization of Source-Grid-Load Flexible Resources in Distribution Systems: Review and Prospect by Zhuofei YU, Fei LIU, Ruihuan LIU, Chaofan LIN, Di WU, Houtao SUN, Chen CHEN, Zhaohong BIE

“…Therefore, this paper presents a systematic review of the resilience-oriented optimization of flexible resources in distribution systems. …”
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OPTIMIZATION STRATEGIES AND COMPUTATIONAL MODELING IN THE DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF GREEN POROUS OIL ADSORBENT MATERIALS by Haoran Zhang, Sagdat Mederbekovna Tazhibayeva

“… This study optimizes green porous oil adsorbent material design and selection to improve adsorption efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability to address the growing environmental challenge of oil spill remediation. …”
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Optimizing patient autonomy: a discrete choice experiment on preferences and disparities in healthcare provider selection by Gideon Leibner, Shuli Brammli-Greenberg

“…The study design incorporates attributes identified through a literature review and expert interviews, optimized to estimate trade-offs between attribute levels. …”
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Recent Trends in Proxy Model Development for Well Placement Optimization Employing Machine Learning Techniques by Sameer Salasakar, Sabyasachi Prakash, Ganesh Thakur

“…This article is intended to serve as a comprehensive review of the latest proxy model techniques for the well placement optimization problem. In conclusion, while proxy models have their own challenges, their ability to significantly reduce the complexity of the well placement optimization process for huge reservoir simulation areas makes them extremely appealing. …”
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Optimized SVR with nature-inspired algorithms for environmental modelling of mycotoxins in food virtual-water samples by Abdullahi G. Usman, Sagiru Mati, Hanita Daud, Ahmad Abubakar Suleiman, Sani I. Abba, Hijaz Ahmad, Taha Radwan

“…This study proposed the use of a support vector regression (SVR) predictive model improved by two metaheuristic algorithms used for optimization namely, Harris Hawks Optimization (HHO) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to predict chromatographic retention time of various food mycotoxin groups. …”
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