Modelling Sustainable Port Operations: Balancing Inputs and Outputs with the Cobb–Douglas Function by Claudia Durán, Ivan Derpich, Fabricio Moreno, Amir Karbassi Yazdi, Yong Tan

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Enhanced Lightweight Quantum Key Distribution Protocol for Improved Efficiency and Security by Ashutosh Bhatia, Sainath Bitragunta, Kamlesh Tiwari

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Sleep efficiency and event−related potentials in patients with depression: the mediating role of serum C-reactive protein by Liang Fang, Liang Fang, Liang Fang, Peng Wang, Tianqin Xie, Tianqin Xie, Tianqin Xie, Shuai Ding, Shuai Ding, Shuai Ding, Ting Wang, Ting Wang, Ting Wang, Jiajia Zhang, Jiajia Zhang, Jiajia Zhang, Aiguo Zhang, Aiguo Zhang, Aiguo Zhang, Peng Zhu, Daomin Zhu, Daomin Zhu, Daomin Zhu

“…Limited research exists on the neurophysiological mechanisms that connect sleep efficiency and cognitive function in individuals with MDD. …”
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Regional Variability in Growth and Leaf Functional Traits of <i>Mitragyna speciosa</i> in Thailand by Suthaporn Chongdi, Suwimon Uthairatsamee, Chatchai Ngernsaengsaruay, Tushar Andriyas, Nisa Leksungnoen

“…The northeastern region had higher leaf pH and lower photosynthetic efficiency compared to the southern and central regions. …”
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Complexity Reduction in the Use of Evolutionary Algorithms to Function Optimization: A Variable Reduction Strategy by Guohua Wu, Witold Pedrycz, Haifeng Li, Dishan Qiu, Manhao Ma, Jin Liu

“…We propose a knowledge-based variable reduction strategy (VRS) that can be integrated into EAs to solve unconstrained and first-order derivative optimization functions more efficiently. …”
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A Computationally-Efficient Data-Driven Safe Optimal Algorithm Through Control Merging by Marjan Khaledi, Bahare Kiumarsi

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Energy-Efficient Office Renovation by Minyoung KWON

“… This research aims to develop user-focused design principles for energy-efficient office renovations. The goal of this is to improve the quality and comfort of workspaces without compromising on energy-saving goals. …”
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Modular and efficient assembly of CRISPR vectors and construction of an apple gene editing efficiency evaluation system by HOU Feifan, HUANG Chuanmi, HAO Pengbo, CONG Liu, BAI Tuanhui, SHI Jiangli, WANG Miaomiao, LIU Yu, ZHAO Yujie, WAN Ran, SHEN Yawen, ZHANG Hengtao, ZHANG Kunxi, ZHENG Xianbo, JIAO Jian

“…Furthermore, vacuum infiltration mediated transient transformation of apple leaves confirmed PDS gene editing through RT-PCR amplification and Sanger sequencing of target loci, and preliminarily evaluated the editing efficiency of gRNAs targeting the apple PDS gene. The experimental data demonstrated variable editing efficiencies among distinct gRNAs. …”
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Functional Asymmetries and Force Efficiency in Elite Junior Badminton: A Controlled Trial Using Hop Test Metrics and Neuromuscular Adaption Indices by Mariola Gepfert, Artur Gołaś, Adam Maszczyk, Kajetan Ornowski, Przemysław Pietraszewski

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An Analytical Approximation of the Stress Function for Conical Flywheels by Miguel Garcia, Onofre Orozco-López, Jesús Uribe-Chavira, Andrés Blanco-Ortega

“…The current paper addresses the lack of explicit analytical solutions for stress evaluations in variable-thickness flywheels by proposing an approximate formulation for conical profiles, where thickness varies linearly along the radius. …”
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The influence of physical activity levels on lactate production during squat training using a functional electromechanical dynamometer by Indya del-Cuerpo, Daniel Jerez-Mayorga, Luis Javier Chirosa-Ríos, Felipe Caamaño-Navarrete, Pedro Delgado-Floody

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERFORMANCE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEM AND NATIONAL AUTHORITY OF GOVERNMENTS: AN ISLAMIC POINT OF VIEW by Mahtab Jafari

“…Also, the national authority in a country is an outcome of three components, including legitimacy, acceptance, and efficiency of its government. The authority of governments is not merely limited to their structural legitimacy and acceptance; but, their functional dimension and the performance of their administrations also play a crucial role in building and strengthening their legitimacy. …”
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ANALISIS EFISIENSI TEKNIS DAN FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI EFISIENSI PADA USAHA TANI KUBIS DI DESA TALANG BELITAR KECAMATAN SINDANG DATARAN KABUPATEN REJANG LEBONG by Darmansyah A N, Ketut Sukiyono, Sri Sugiarti

“…Research of this commodity is mainly focused on income, productivity, production, less focused on how a technical efficiency level has been achieved by farmers. For this reason, this study is aimed at determining the level of technical efficiency and the factors that affect the level of technical efficiency of cabbage farm in the village Talang Belitar Sindang Dataran Sub District Rejang Lebong District. the method of data analysis used stochastic frontier production function assuming Cobb Douglas is the functional form of the production function area cabbage research. …”
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Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution Protocol Based on Post-Selection by Hao YU, Bao FENG, Zichun PAN, Wenhe ZHUO, Zhenwei LI

“…Compared with discrete-variable quantum key distribution (DVQKD) protocol that has been widely used in power system, the continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CVQKD), which uses continuous variables to perform QKD protocol, has such advantages as simple equipment, high detection efficiency and good compatibility, and has attracted wide attentions. …”
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A Convergent Legendre Spectral Collocation Method for the Variable-Order Fractional-Functional Optimal Control Problems by Zahra Pirouzeh, Mohammad Hadi Noori Skandari, Kameleh Nassiri Pirbazari

“…In this paper, a numerical method is applied to approximate the solution of variable-order fractional-functional optimal control problems. …”
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Long-term effects of orthognathic surgery on masticatory function in individuals with cleft lip and palate: A prospective study by Patricia Martins Bueno, Paulo Alceu Kiemle Trindade, Laís Hollara Medeiros, Leide Vilma Fidélis da Silva, Ivy Kiemle Trindade-Suedam

“…Conclusions: Overall, the group with CLP demonstrated impaired masticatory function in the preoperative phase compared to the control group across all variables analyzed. …”
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Price discovery and market efficiency of cardamom in India by A.N. Vijayakumar

“…Hence, suggests policy intervention for implementing an online Forward Market mechanism for Indian cardamom to ensure market efficiency and manage price risk.…”
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Characterizing the effects of age, puberty, and sex on variability in resting-state functional connectivity in late childhood and early adolescence by Kelly A. Duffy, Andrea Wiglesworth, Donovan J. Roediger, Ellery Island, Bryon A. Mueller, Monica Luciana, Bonnie Klimes-Dougan, Kathryn R. Cullen, Mark B. Fiecas

“…We found decreased variability in global efficiency across the age range, and increased variability within the frontolimbic network driven primarily by those assigned female at birth (AFAB). …”
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A flexible multi-agent system for managing demand and variability in hybrid energy systems for rural communities by Ehab S. Ali, M. H. Elkholy, Tomonobu Senjyu, Sahar M. Abd Elazim, Emad S. Hassan, Zuhrir Alaas, Mohammed Elsayed Lotfy

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The constrained-disorder principle defines the functions of systems in nature by Yaron Ilan

“…The Constrained Disorder Principle (CDP) defines all systems in nature by their degree of inherent variability. Per the CDP, the intrinsic variability is mandatory for their proper function and is dynamically changed based on pressures. …”
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