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This article reviews the development of a novel all-around iterative methodology combining living anionic polymerization with specially designed linking chemistry for macromolecular architecture syntheses. The methodology is designed in such a way th...

Plastic injection molding is a widely used manufacturing process for producing plastic components. However, achieving optimal process stability and part quality remains a persistent challenge due to limited real-time feedback during production. The m...

The present paper introduces an iterative methodology to progressively reduce building simulation model complexity with the aim of identifying potential trade-offs between computational requirements (i.e., model complexity) and energy estimation accu...

The design and development of Serious Games is a complex task, including a considerable risk of failure. Many attempts end up in non-fun, non-engaging games that fail to meet the purpose of improving education. Many different proposals have been publ...

The European Union’s (EU) Farm to Fork strategy seeks to reduce agricultural pesticide use by 50%, both of total pesticide use and of the most hazardous chemicals. While Ireland has achieved the goal of overall pesticide use reduction, more pro...

The design of an efficient energy management system (EMS) for monopolar DC networks with high penetration of photovoltaic generation plants is addressed in this research through a convex optimization point of view. The EMS is formulated as a multi-ob...

This paper presents a methodology for synthesizing discrete MIMO PID controllers through iterative solutions of LMIs. It justifies the necessity of direct synthesis of discrete controllers in digital control systems. The proposed methodology allows f...

The system of extended ordered XOR-inclusion problems (in short, SEOXORIP) involving generalized Cayley and Yosida operators is introduced and studied in this paper. The solution is obtained in a real ordered Banach space using a fixed-point approach...

Observed longitudinal water-surface profiles are commonly used to calibrate river hydrodynamic models, relying on assumptions of lateral uniformity in water surface elevation and velocity distribution. While suitable for 1D models, this approach has...

The European Union (EU) 2020 Biodiversity strategy will soon come to an end and may not have been as successful as envisioned. In the current context of the global biodiversity crisis, the European Commission, the research community, and broader soci...

In this paper, we introduce Green Iterative Learning Control (Green ILC), an innovative hybrid control method that addresses the critical need for energy-efficient control in dynamic, repetitive-task environments. By integrating the iterative refinem...

The use of iteration is fundamental in the field of design, as it allows for the exploration of multiple options and the development of innovative solutions. This research analyzes how iteration, combined with Information and Communications Technolog...

This work proposes a new five-parameter model equation for PV devices, which operates as a function of the main representative parameters of PV devices. It is specifically developed for implementation in embedded systems. The methodology presented in...

Assignment methodologies attempt to determine the traffic flow over each network arc based on its characteristics and the total flow over the entire area. There are several methodologies—some fast and others that are more complex and require mo...

Numerous applications from diverse disciplines are formulated as an equation or system of equations in abstract spaces such as Euclidean multidimensional, Hilbert, or Banach, to mention a few. Researchers worldwide are developing methodologies to han...

To describe stationary physical systems, well-known boundary problems for shielded Poisson and Sophie Germain equations are used. The obtained shielded harmonic and biharmonic systems are approximated using the finite element method and fictitiously...

The design-based research methodology has been gaining significance, in recent years, in the field of educational research. Several authors have pointed out the potential of this methodology to support the development of research processes with stron...

Silicon photonics is a low-cost and versatile platform for various applications. For design of silicon photonic devices, the light-material interaction within its complex subwavelength geometry is difficult to investigate analytically and therefore n...

A novel methodology is proposed for accelerating the calculation efficiency of the boundary element modeling of rolling contact. This methodology involves the implementation of an initial solution estimate. The method is to provide the initial estima...

The law of the iterated logarithm precisely refines the law of large numbers and plays a fundamental role in probability limit theory. The framework of sub-linear expectation spaces substantially extends the classical concept of probability spaces. I...

This article introduces a novel iterative process, denoted as $F^{★}$, designed for the class of generalized $\alpha$-Nonexpensive mappings. The study establishes strong and weak convergence theorems within the context of Banach spaces, supported by...

The main aim of this research is to introduce and investigate an inertial Tseng iterative method to approximate a common solution for the variational inequality problem for $\gamma$-inverse strongly monotone mapping and monotone inclusion problem in r...

A number of optimal order multiple root techniques that require derivative evaluations in the formulas have been proposed in literature. However, derivative-free optimal techniques for multiple roots are seldom obtained. By considering this factor as...

Trend break detection is a fundamental problem that materializes in many areas of applied science, where being able to identify correctly, and in a timely manner, trend breaks in a noisy signal plays a central role in the success of the application....

Monitoring and interpreting structural response using structural-identification methodologies improves understanding of civil-infrastructure behavior. New sensing devices and inexpensive computation has made model-based data interpretation feasible i...

The MAISTRO methodology introduces a comprehensive and integrative, agile framework for managing Artificial Intelligence (AI) system development projects, addressing familiar challenges such as technical complexity, multidisciplinary collaboration, a...

This article presents a homotopy perturbation transform method and a variational iterative transform method for analyzing the fractional-order non-linear system of the unsteady flow of a polytropic gas. In this method, the Yang transform is combined...

In this paper, we suggest an iterative method for solving nonlinear equations that can be used in the physical sciences. This response is broken down into three parts. Our methodology is inspired by both the standard Taylor’s method and an earl...

(1) There has been growing attention among healthcare researchers on new and innovative methodologies for improving patient experience. This study reviewed the approaches and methods used in current patient experience research by applying the perspec...

Multiloop proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers are widely used for controlling multivariable processes due to their understandability, simplicity and other practical advantages. The main difficulty of the methodologies using this approa...

This paper presents an alternative methodology for finding the solution of the boundary value problem (BVP) for the linear partial differential operator. We are particularly interested in the linear operator ${\oplus }^k$, where ${\oplus }^k={♡}^k{♢}^k$, ${♡}^k$ is the b...

This paper demonstrates the synergistic use of engineering judgment and statistical/deep learning models, implemented through a four-step process using the software SAS Viya 4. Initial data filtering, input variable determination, and simultaneous ap...

Investigating the fractal behavior of iteration methods on special polynomials can help to find iterative methods with global convergence for finding special matrix functions. By employing such a methodology, we propose a new solver for the sign of a...

Real-time computational capability for simultaneous grasping force and displacement determination constitutes a critical enabler for stable and reliable grasping performance in dexterous robotic grasping. To accelerate the computational efficiency of...

This paper presents the Living Lab Assessment Method (LLAM), a context-sensitive framework for assessing impact and value creation in Living Labs (LLs). While LLs have become established instruments for Open and Urban Innovation, systematic and trans...

In recent years, iterative computational techniques have been considered as the most effective methods to tackle the problem of Water Distribution System (WDS) minimum-cost design. Given their stochastic nature, these approaches involve a large numbe...

This study aims to identify and evaluate the essential design features, strengths, and limitations of a virtual reality (VR) application that has been developed to train an international sales force effectively for a premium global wine brand. The st...

Chebyshev-type methods have replaced the Chebyshev method in practice for solving nonlinear equations in abstract spaces. These methods are of the same R-order of three. However, they are easier to deal with, since the computationally expensive secon...

In the context of a rapidly evolving energy sector, the development of hydrogen-ready gas turbines, a key milestone in the energy transition toward decarbonization, requires advanced gas injectors capable of operating with both natural gas and hydrog...

This paper presents the design process of a composite wheel rim for a Formula Student race car. First, the design requirements for composite rims are outlined, which are driven to ensure safe operation as well as compliance with race regulations. Nex...

Small and medium-sized manufacturing industries can use online reviews to add valuable user requirements, enabling them to iteratively and precisely upgrade their products based on user needs. However, a sustainable, iterative approach to product des...

This study explores an alternative design methodology for architectural image generation using generative AI, addressing the challenge of how AI-generated imagery can preserve formative tendencies while enabling creative variation and user agency. De...

This paper presents an innovative and efficient methodology for the determination of the solid-state diffusion coefficient in electrode materials with phase transitions for which the assumption of applying the well-known formula from the work of Wepp...

This paper examines the iterative decoding of low-density parity check (LDPC) codes concatenated with continuous phase modulation (CPM). As relevant case studies, we focus on the family of three CPM waveforms that are embodied in the IRIG-106 aeronau...

This paper proposes an iterative mathematical optimization framework to solve the layout and hydraulic design problems of sewer networks. The layout selection model determines the flow rate and direction per pipe using mixed-integer programming, whic...

This paper presents a novel eight-step iterative algorithm for optimizing the layout of a neighborhood, focusing on the efficient allocation of houses to strategically placed facilities, herein referred to as ’points of interest’. The met...

We study a novel Doubly penalized ERror Function regularized Quantile Regression (DERF-QR) in this paper. This is a method of variable selection by ERror Function (ERF) regularization in the linear effects model. We introduce a two-stage iterative al...

This paper presents the semi-analytical analysis of the fractional-order non-linear coupled system of Whitham-Broer-Kaup equations. An iterative process is designed to analyze analytical findings to the specified non-linear partial fractional derivat...

The lack of sunlight on mountain roads in the wintertime leads to an increase in accidents. In this paper, a methodology is presented for the use of sunny and shady areas to be included as a parameter in road design. The inclusion of this parameter a...

The Class-E with finite feed inductance is a high-efficiency power amplifier that generally uses complex, long, and iterative design procedures. In this paper, we detail a design methodology that is based on an analytical model of this amplifier. Thi...