For the purpose of enhancing the search ability of the cuckoo search (CS) algorithm, an
improved robust approach, called HS/CS, is put forward to address the optimization problems. In …

Providing accurate load forecasting plays an important role for effective management
operations of a power utility. When considering the superiority of support vector regression (SVR) …

Differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells to a range of target cell types is ubiquitous
in monolayer culture. To further improve the phenotype of the cells produced, 3D organoid …

To effectively improve enzymatic digestibility of carbohydrate in lignocellulosic biomass,
hydrogen peroxide presoaking prior to ammonia fiber expansion (H-AFEX) was applied as …

Disc cutter wear is a crucial problem that influences the working efficiency and security of
hard rock tunnel boring machines (TBMs). This wear results from friction energy accumulation …

The freshwater scarcity and sustainability of overexploited aquifers have been recognized as
a big threat to global water security for human development. Consequently, much research …

A sandwich immunoassay theoretically exhibits higher sensitivity and specificity compared to
a competitive counterpart; however, it is extremely difficult to obtain a pair of antibodies that …

When rock tunnel boring machines (TBMs) advance into rock with high strength and hardness,
serious cutter wear can result, which greatly obstructs construction efficiency and safety. …

The peripheral circulation of typhoon forms sustained ozone episodes. However, how it
impacts the day-to-day ozone pollution levels during the episodes has not been clearly studied, …

Hydrogels mimic the tissue environment because of their hydrophilic and porous network
structures. They are widely investigated in biomedical and biotechnological fields, however, …