Modeling of the neutron experiments at research reactor WWR-M in the Institute for Nuclear Research, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine by V. F. Razbudey

“…Ideology of simulation of neutron experiments using Monte Carlo method for optimization of experimental conditions and analysis of measurement results is set out. …”
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Comparison of magnetron sputtering systems for high-rate deposition of thick copper layers for microelectronic applications by M. V. Nazarenko

“…The choice of the deposition method depends on the problem to be solved. The rotatable magnetron system can be considered optimal in terms of cost, deposition rate, and quality of the deposited layers. …”
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Instructional System of Research Education Program and Research Skills Productivity of Students in Science and Technology Oriented High Schools in Caraga Region by Benjie P. Jacob

“…The research subject is one of the effective tools to equip secondary students under Science and Technology Oriented High School (STOHS) curriculum with the appropriate research skills that will capacitate students to prepare research reports, investigatory projects and research proposal utilizing information obtained from the library and online resources. This mixed method study aimed to determine the significant difference in the ratings of the 278 respondents on the extent of optimal functioning of the instructional system of the research education program and in identifying the significant relationship between the instructional system and the research skills productivity of teachers and student-researchers in Caraga Region, Philippines. …”
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A comparative weighting analysis using AHP and CRITIC for recycled pavement material selection: A case study from Istanbul by Merve AKBAS, Firat Dogu AKIN

“…The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Criteria Importance Through Intercriteria Correlation (CRITIC) methods were applied independently. AHP prioritized structural strength indicators (e.g., CBR and abrasion resistance), while CRITIC emphasized cost and environmental sub-criteria due to higher variability. …”
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A fast video coding algorithm using data mining for video surveillance by Bingyue Xie

“…Experimental results show that our method significantly accelerates encoding speed while maintaining almost identical coding efficiency, making it particularly effective for real-time surveillance applications.…”
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Effectiveness of small-diameter timber piles to enhance the bearing capacity of micropiled foundation in soft clays by Yusti Yudiawati, Ari Surya Abdi, Muhammad Dwiyanto Agung Prakasa

“…However, the design approaches and analytical methods for micropile foundations using gelam and ironwood remain highly empirical, with limited studies investigating their load transfer mechanism. …”
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A Combined CFD, Theoretical, and Experimental Approach for Improved Hydrodynamic Performance of a Clam Dredge System by Rui You, Nathan H. Kennedy

“…Current designs often rely on empirical methods, resulting in a disconnect between theoretical models, computational simulations, and experimental validation. …”
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Study on the calculation of surface residual deformation in goaf based on the Gudermann time function by Haiguang Du, Wenchang Wang, Zhilin Dun, Lianwei Ren, Yakun Nan

“…The Gudermann time function can be effectively adopted for the calculation of the residual deformation of the surface in goaf, while SAA is calculated at different times, the contour diagrams clearly show that residual subsidence increases gradually along the mining direction and reaches the maximum value at the surface near the stopping line, which is consistent with the actual mining process of the working face and proves the feasibility of the model calculation method. …”
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An optimized anomaly detection framework in industrial control systems through grey wolf optimizer and autoencoder integration by Muhammad Muzamil Aslam, Liyanage Chandratilak De Silva, Rosyzie Anna Awg Haji Mohd Apong, Ali Tufail

“…The method operates in two stages: (1) Optimizing GWO for feature selection to identify relevant features and reduce feature errors, and (2) Utilizing AE for efficient anomaly detection. …”
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Interpretable Machine Learning Framework for Non-Destructive Concrete Strength Prediction with Physics-Consistent Feature Analysis by Teerapun Saeheaw

“…The proposed PolyBayes-ABR methodology achieves <i>R</i>² = 0.9957 (RMSE = 0.643 MPa), showing statistical equivalence to leading ensemble methods, including XGBoost (<i>p</i> = 0.734) and Random Forest (<i>p</i> = 0.888), while outperforming traditional approaches (<i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Investigation of a Multi-Strategy Ensemble Social Group Optimization Algorithm for the Optimization of Energy Management in Electric Vehicles by Aala Kalananda Vamsi Krishna Reddy, Komanapalli Venkata Lakshmi Narayana

“…The proposed method is designed to achieve a better balance between exploration and exploitation with minimal tuning while overcoming the limitations of SGO. …”
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A Hybrid MCDM-Grey Wolf Optimizer Approach for Multi-Objective Parametric Optimization of μ-EDM Process by Partha Protim Das

“…This paper attempts to demonstrate the applicability of three well-known multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques, including the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), multi-attributive border approximation area comparison (MABAC), and complex proportional assessment (COPRAS) methods, separately hybridized with the grey wolf optimization (GWO) algorithm. …”
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Decomposition-reconstruction-optimization framework for hog price forecasting: Integrating STL, PCA, and BWO-optimized BiLSTM. by Xiangjuan Liu, Yunlong Li, Fengtong Wang, Yujie Qin, Zhongyu Lyu

“…Further integration of Spearman correlation analysis and PCA dimensionality reduction created multidimensional feature sets, revealing substantial accuracy improvements: The BiLSTM model achieved an 83.6% cumulative MAE reduction from 1.65 (raw data) to 0.27 (STL-PCA), while traditional models like Prophet showed an 82.2% MAE decrease after feature engineering optimization. …”
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Development of Eccentric Transmitter Transducer for LWD Acoustic Remote Detection by SUN Zhifeng, QIU Ao, LIU Xien, LUO Bo, LI Jie, ZHAO Han

“…Numerical simulations of the transducer’s vibration modes, frequency response, and emission voltage level (EVL) are conducted via the finite element method, followed by prototype fabrication and anechoic tank testing. …”
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The Effects of Particle Radius, Porosity, and Void Distribution on the Compressive Strength of Cellular Concrete by Fatima Abou-Nouh, Heikal Afraitane, Mounia Farah, Reda Jaafri

“…This study uses the discrete element method (DEM) to simulate the compressive behavior of foamed concrete, analyzing the effects of particle radius, porosity, and void distribution. …”
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Multi-transcriptomics predicts clinical outcome in systemically untreated breast cancer patients with extensive follow-up by Thi T. N. Do, Ines Block, Mark Burton, Kristina P. Sørensen, Martin J. Larsen, Anne Marie Bak Jylling, Bent Ejlertsen, Anne-Vibeke Lænkholm, Qihua Tan, Torben A. Kruse, Mads Thomassen

“…Because mRNAs, lncRNAs, and miRNAs capture distinct transcriptomic information, we hypothesized that combining them would improve classification performance. Methods Our pair-matched design study included fresh frozen primary tumor samples from 160 lymph node negative and systemically untreated BC patients of which 80 developed recurrence while 80 remained recurrence-free (mean follow-up of 20.9 years). …”
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Variable selection strategies for genomic prediction of growth and carcass related traits in experimental Nellore cattle herds under different selection criteria by Lucio F. M. Mota, Leonardo M. Arikawa, Júlia P. S. Valente, Larissa F. S. Fonseca, Maria E. Z. Mercadante, Joslaine N. S. G. Cyrillo, Henrique N. Oliveira, Lucia G. Albuquerque

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A numerical study on water-based hybrid nanofluid flow with chemical reaction by Anjan Samanta, Hiranmoy Mondal, Sabyasachi Mondal

“…To solve the system efficiently, a Chebyshev polynomial based numerical approach, the Spectral Quasilinearization Method (SQLM), is implemented. The novelty of this work lies in the application of SQLM for hybrid nanofluid heat transfer analysis, offering improved accuracy and computational efficiency compared to conventional methods. …”
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Developing a digital health competency assessment framework for public health services: a Delphi-AHP approach by Yibei Yao, Jindan Cao, Zheng Tan, Keli Chen

“…ObjectiveTo construct a scientifically validated and practical digital health competency assessment framework for public health services, addressing gaps in current evaluation paradigms that fail to comprehensively assess individuals’ proactive engagement with digital health tools.MethodsThe study employed a mixed-methods approach, beginning with a systematic literature review and structured interviews to draft an initial indicator system. …”
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Photoluminescent Device for Monitoring Fusarium Infection in Seeds by M. N. Moskovsky, M. V. Belyakov, I. Yu. Efremenkov

“…An analysis of optical methods and devices for diagnosing plant infestations was carried out. …”
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