Knowledge-Based Planning and Multi-criteria Optimization Combination with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Patients with Laryngeal Cancer by Hideharu Miura, Soichiro Ishihara, Masahiro Kenjo, Minoru Nakao, Shuichi Ozawa, Masayuki Kagemoto

“…The maximum dose to the spinal cord did not differ significantly among the three planning methods. Conclusions: KBP + MCO could improve dose sparing of the carotid artery while maintaining PTV coverage in laryngeal VMAT.…”
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Dynamic Relationship between the Iranian Stock Market and Commodity Markets: A TVP-VAR Approach and Portfolio Optimization by Hadi Esmaeilpour, Emad Sharifbagheri

“…By utilizing pairwise connectedness indices, an optimal asset portfolio is constructed using the minimum connectedness approach (MCoP) and subsequently compared with traditional methods such as the Minimum Variance Portfolio (MVP) and the Minimum Correlation Portfolio (MCP). …”
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Integrating sustainability and least cost path analysis with a relative sustainability scoring index for optimal road planning by Ahmed K. Samy, Emad S. Bakhoum, Yasmeen A. S. Essawy, Khaled A. Hamdy

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Optimizing energy and latency in edge computing through a Boltzmann driven Bayesian framework for adaptive resource scheduling by Dinesh Sahu, Nidhi, Rajnish Chaturvedi, Shiv Prakash, Tiansheng Yang, Rajkumar Singh Rathore, Idrees Alsolbi

“…The feature of temperature adaptation within Boltzmann further guarantees the achievement of the optimal scheduling actions while ensuring flexibility in the case or altering load percentages. …”
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Optimizing water-efficient agriculture: evaluating the sustainability of soil management and irrigation synergies using fuzzy extent analysis by Rishikesh Sharma, Srinivas Rallapalli, Joe Magner

“…The results indicate that Zero Tillage is the most effective tillage practice (score of 0.176), while Deficit Irrigation emerges as the most efficient irrigation method, scoring 0.144. …”
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Optimizing translation for low-resource languages: Efficient fine-tuning with custom prompt engineering in large language models by Pitso Walter Khoboko, Vukosi Marivate, Joseph Sefara

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Optimized Molecular Detection of Cryptosporidium Within the Water-Soil-Plant-Food Nexus: Advancing Surveillance in Agricultural Systems by Robyn Marijn Schipper, Loandi Richter-Mouton, Lise Korsten

“…After evaluating 11 DNA extraction methods from spiked phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) samples, three methods for molecular detection of Cryptosporidium in water, soil, and fresh produce were selected and further tested using real-time PCR. …”
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Optimization of diagnostics of retinopathy of prematurity stages based on the integration of clinical data using the Key to Diagnosis I software by O. A. Pererva, M. A. Kovalevskaya

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What Is the Best NGS Enrichment Method for the Molecular Diagnosis of Monogenic Diabetes and Obesity? by Julien Philippe, Mehdi Derhourhi, Emmanuelle Durand, Emmanuel Vaillant, Aurélie Dechaume, Iandry Rabearivelo, Véronique Dhennin, Martine Vaxillaire, Franck De Graeve, Olivier Sand, Philippe Froguel, Amélie Bonnefond

“…Nonetheless, the RainDance, SureSelect and HaloPlex enrichment methods led to the best sequencing coverage of the targets; while the Nextera method resulted in the poorest sequencing coverage. …”
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SDGTrack: A Multi-Target Tracking Method for Pigs in Multiple Farming Scenarios by Tao Liu, Dengfei Jie, Junwei Zhuang, Dehui Zhang, Jincheng He

“…Compared to the original CSTrack method, SDGTrack improved the MOTA and IDF1 scores by 16.7% and 33.3%, respectively, while significantly reducing the number of ID switches by 94.6%. …”
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Optimization of quenching process parameters for 18Cr2Ni4WA steel spiral bevel gears by FENG Ruibo, XU Hongyu, ZHANG Fengshou, LI Li

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of quenching process parameters (quenching temperature, time, oil temperature) on the deformation and hardness of 18Cr2Ni4WA steel spiral bevel gears during heat treatment, and to determine the optimal combination of quenching process parameters within the range.MethodsOrthogonal tests were designed to simulate gear heat treatment using Deform software. …”
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Fatigue and stamina prediction of athletic person on track using thermal facial biomarkers and optimized machine learning algorithm by P. K. Santhosh, B. Kaarthick

“…The complex background and improper environmental lighting conditions affects the identification of athlete’s facial expressions while playing. Existing methods use RGB and traditional night vision cameras for detecting athlete’s facial expressions that operates only in minimum lighting condition. …”
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Enhancing pediatric distal radius fracture detection: optimizing YOLOv8 with advanced AI and machine learning techniques by Farid Amirouche, Aashik Mathew Prosper, Majd Mzeihem

“…This study aims to refine the YOLOv8-AM model to improve the detection of distal radius fractures in pediatric patients by integrating targeted improvements and new attention mechanisms. Methods We enhanced the YOLOv8-AM model to improve pediatric wrist fracture detection, maintaining the YOLOv8 backbone while integrating attention mechanisms such as the Convolutional Block Attention Module (CBAM) and the Global Context (GC) block. …”
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Optimized feature selection and advanced machine learning for stroke risk prediction in revascularized coronary artery disease patients by Yong Si, Armin Abdollahi, Negin Ashrafi, Greg Placencia, Elham Pishgar, Kamiar Alaei, Maryam Pishgar

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Calibrating activated sludge models through hyperparameter optimization: a new framework for wastewater treatment plant simulation by Huarong Yu, Yue Wang, Tan Li, Qibo Gan, Dan Qu, Fangshu Qu

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Modeling of information support to optimize logistics tasks in transport sector using a programmable container transformer simulator by A. A. Korotkii, D. A. Yakovleva, A. A. Maslennikov, I. V. Golovko

“…A common system architecture and a simulator are created for the software debugging and testing under the organization of a single space to monitor and optimize cargo transportation using “smart” container transformers while providing transport services to the population and legal entities in an urban environment.Discussion and Conclusions. …”
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Nanostructured Strategies for Melanoma Treatment—Part I: Design and Optimization of Curcumin-Loaded Micelles for Enhanced Anticancer Activity by Valentina Paganini, Andrea Cesari, Silvia Tampucci, Patrizia Chetoni, Susi Burgalassi, Michele Lai, Giulia Sciandrone, Silvia Pizzimenti, Fabio Bellina, Daniela Monti

“…A Design of Experiments (DoE) approach was applied to optimize the surfactant ratios for enhanced drug solubilization and improved cytotoxic effects on melanoma cells. …”
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Multi-robot path planning in online dynamic obstacle environments based on parallel cooperative strategy optimization algorithm by Chia-Hung Wang, Kun Hu, Xiaojing Wu

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Enhancing Treatment Efficiency: Investigating the Optimal Segment Width in Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Prostate Cancer Management by Gleetus Thimothy, Mary Joan, Anuj Vijay

“…The plans were designed with three different MSW: 0.5 cm, 1.0 cm, and 1.5 cm while keeping all remaining factors constant. Subjects and Methods: The plans for each MSW group were compared based on several criteria: conformity index, homogeneity index, dose to organs at risk, control points, monitor units (MUs), plan execution time, and gamma passing rates (GPRs). …”
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An Improved Particle Swarm Optimization and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System for Predicting the Energy Consumption of University Residence by Stephen Oladipo, Yanxia Sun, Oluwatobi Adeleke

“…The model input variables are wind speed, temperature, and humidity, with the output being the equivalent energy consumption for the student housing. While the particle swarm optimization (PSO) technique is versatile and widely used, it falls short by exhibiting premature convergence. …”
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