Power quality enhancement based disturbance rejection controller in microgrid system using walrus optimization algorithm and multi-functional recurrent fuzzy neural network by Ali M.H. Al Thaiban, Akram Elmitwally, Abdelhady Ghanem, Ahmed I. Omar

“…The UPQC’s control is executed through a Fractional Order-Active Disturbance Rejection Controller (FOADRC) that employs the Innovative Walrus Optimization Algorithm (WOA) to ascertain optimal gain values for the control method across numerous PQ scenarios, while the Multi-Functional Recurrent Fuzzy Neural Network (MFRFNN) predicts control parameters for adaptive system regulation. …”
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Influence of saline exposure and freeze-thaw effects on class C fly ash geopolymer mortars using the Taguchi method by Hasan Altawil

“…The results showed that the optimal mix under freeze–thaw cycles (10 M NaOH, W/GS = 0.35, SS/SH = 2.0, AA/B = 0.4) retained 96.39% of its initial strength, while the most resistant mix under saline conditions (10 M NaOH, W/GS = 0.35, SS/SH = 1.75, AA/B = 0.4) exhibited a 78.12% strength gain after NaCl exposure. …”
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Practices for improving labour productivity in the extractive industry by Ruslan A. Dolzhenko, Svetlana B. Dolzhenko

“…The work employs general empirical research methods, as well as the case study method. It draws upon data from a large mining processing plant in Sverdlovsk oblast (Russia) for 2022–2023. …”
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Development of a Stage- and Species-Specific RNAi System for Molecular Insights in <i>Trichogramma</i> Wasps by Zelong Yang, Yan Lu, Zhuo Jiang, Xilin Jiao, Han Lin, Wanning Jiang, Wenmei Du, Xue Zhang, Zhao Peng, Junjie Zhang, Xiao Wang, Ying Hu

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Frame Theory and Fractional Programming for Sparse Recovery-Based mmWave Channel Estimation by Razvan-Andrei Stoica, Hiroki Iimori, Giuseppe Thadeu Freitas de Abreu, Koji Ishibashi

“…The two algorithms differ from each other in that in the first (slightly more accurate), the resulting convex problem is solved via interior point methods, while the second (stand-alone) makes use of the alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM). …”
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Research on evaluation method for airflow control effect of long-pressure and short-suction dust removal system in heading faces by Lei Zheng, Shengdong Xu, Zhiquan Ding, Yangming Xu

“…The results demonstrate that increasing the radial-to-axial airflow ratio from 0.5 to 1.5 leads to a gradual reduction in airflow field uniformity while significantly enhancing dust removal performance. …”
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Streaming LiDAR Scene Flow Estimation by Mazen Abdelfattah, Z. Jane Wang, Rabab Ward

“…Existing state-of-the-art scene flow estimation methods, based on test-time optimization, achieve high accuracy but suffer from significant latency, limiting their applicability in real-time onboard systems. …”
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Application of the Monaco-serial biological function for cardiac dose constraints in DIBH-IMRT treatment planning for left-sided breast cancer by Haili Hu, Haili Hu, Zhou Jueyi, Jiang Hao, Jianjun Lai, Jianjun Lai

“…Correlation analysis confirmed that Group B achieved balanced control of mean/maximum heart doses, aligning with the expected effects of anatomical variations induced by the DIBH technique.ConclusionsAdjusting Monaco-Serial K-value to 2≤K ≤ 4 provides optimal dose constraints for the heart and substructures while ensuring target coverage, making it the optimal parameter setting for left breast cancer DIBH-IMRT.…”
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From Waste to Wealth: A Review of Eutectic Molten Salt Method for Direct Regeneration of Spent Lithium‐Ion Battery by Junyi Wang, Zehua Qi, Qi Zhao, Kaimin Shih

“…This review begins with an overview of LIB composition and degradation mechanisms, then delves into recent advances in the eutectic molten salt method, covering pre‐treatment, salt selection, thermal optimization, and cost‐benefit analysis. …”
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Clinical feasibility study of a 2D ripple filter to improve the efficiency of carbon ion therapy by ZHANG Lijia, SCHLEGEL Nicki, SHENG Yinxiangzi, HAN Rongcheng, ZHAO Jingfang

“…The 1D-RiFi features a wavy structure that can broaden a monoenergetic carbon ion beam to 3 mm, while the 2D-RiFi employs a two-dimensional groove structure to achieve a 6 mm beam broadening. …”
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AI-driven digital twin for autonomous web tension control in Roll-to-Roll manufacturing system by Anton Nailevich Gafurov, Sooyoung Lee, Uzair Ali, Muhammad Irfan, Inyoung Kim, Taik-Min Lee

“…To address these challenges, this study proposes an AI-driven digital twin framework for autonomous web tension control optimization. The proposed method integrates Bayesian optimization with Gaussian process modeling to efficiently explore and adjust proportional and integral control parameters. …”
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Reliable estimation via hybrid gradient boosting machine for mud loss volume in drilling operations by Xiaozhi Lu, Farag M. A. Altalbawy, Tarak Vora, R. Manjunatha, Debasish Shit, Shirin Shomurotova, Akshay Kumar, Atreyi Pramanik, Ajay Sharma, Raed H. C. Alfilh, Samim Sherzod, Mohammad Mahtab Alam

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Unveiling the Miracle Tree: Therapeutic Potential of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> in Chronic Disease Management and Beyond by Edgar Yebran Villegas-Vazquez, Rocio Gómez-Cansino, Gabriel Marcelino-Pérez, Domingo Jiménez-López, Laura Itzel Quintas-Granados

“…However, challenges such as variability in bioactive compounds, taste acceptability, and inconsistent clinical outcomes limit their widespread application. While preclinical studies support its efficacy, large-scale clinical trials, standardized formulations, and advanced delivery methods are needed to optimize its therapeutic potential. …”
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Ship Motion Parameter Estimation and Refocusing Method Based on Minimization of Position Offset in Multiview Missile-Borne SAR Images by Yihang Zhi, Bing Sun, Jingwen Li, Mingqing Han, Ziyue Yang

“…The proposed method formulates a minimization model on the basis of multiview imaging position offset and accomplishes refocusing while estimating the 2-D velocity and position of the ship. …”
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Comparative analysis of two TREC/KREC quantification methods for newborn screening of primary immunodeficiency with T- and B-lymphopenia used in Ukraine by Volodymyr Kravets, Ivanna Shymanska, Oksana Boyarchuk, Nataliya Matiytsiv, Oksana Arkhipova, Halyna Makukh

“…While there are differences in the general parameters of DNA extraction, PCR, and result analysis and interpretation, both Method 1 and Method 2 showed a significant difference in Cq values. …”
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Changes in nutritional properties based on cooking methods of pili nuts (canarium ovatum engl.) and their applicability as elder-friendly food by Dah-Sol Kim, Ju Hong Park

“…This study investigated the influence of different pretreatment methods on the nutritional composition of pili nuts, with the aim of identifying optimal intake strategies for developing elder-friendly foods. …”
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Exploring the mechanisms of flavor formation and polyphenolic changes in hop-infused sourdough bread affected by hop varieties and soaking methods by Chunyuan Ping, Bian Li, Yueyue Gao, Xiang Li, Fu Wang

“…The results showed significant differences in flavor compounds between hop varieties and soaking methods. Cold-water soaked of Tsingtao hops had enhanced aroma intensity, particularly for ketones and aldehydes, while boiling water treatment increased bitter acids and polyphenols in Saaz hops. …”
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Soft-switching predictive Type-3 fuzzy control for microgrid energy management by Walid Ayadi, Jafar Tavoosi, Amirhossein Khosravi Sarvenoee, Ardashir Mohammadzadeh

“…Abstract Because each mode has distinct optimization requirements, optimizing the economic performance of microgrids (MGs) in grid-connected and islanded modes presents unique issues. …”
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Predicting COVID-19 severity in pediatric patients using machine learning: a comparative analysis of algorithms and ensemble methods by Babak Pourakbari, Setareh Mamishi, Sepideh Keshavarz Valian, Shima Mahmoudi, Reihaneh Hosseinpour Sadeghi, Mohammad Reza Abdolsalehi, Mahmoud Khodabandeh, Mohammad Farahmand

“…Abstract COVID-19 has posed a significant global health challenge, affecting individuals across all age groups. While extensive research has focused on adults, pediatric patients exhibit distinct clinical characteristics that necessitate specialized predictive models for disease severity. …”
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A Review on State-of-Charge Estimation Methods, Energy Storage Technologies and State-of-the-Art Simulators: Recent Developments and Challenges by Muhtahir O. Oloyede, Godfrey A. Akpakwu, Herman C. Myburgh, Allan De Freitas, Tawanda Kunatsa

“…The various estimation methods for state-of-charge are discussed, and their merits and demerits are compared, while possible applications are pointed out. …”
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