Improved Algorithm to Detect Clandestine Airstrips in Amazon RainForest by Gabriel R. Pardini, Paulo M. Tasinaffo, Elcio H. Shiguemori, Tahisa N. Kuck, Marcos R. O. A. Maximo, William R. Gyotoku

“…By addressing the limitations identified in the initial approach, this refined algorithm aims to improve detection accuracy and operational efficiency in complex rainforest environments. Tests in a selected area of the Amazon showed that the modified algorithm resulted in a recall drop of approximately 1% while reducing false positives by 26.6%. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of Zn-bionanocrystals: Revealing pH-time release dynamics of encapsulated Zn+2 ions for sustainable applications using response surface methodology by Sonam Sihag, Ajay Pal, Surbhi Sahewalla, Vinod Saharan

“…FTIR confirmed the presence of chemical modifications, while high encapsulation efficiency (84 %) and loading capacity (3.36 %) demonstrated the suitability of this system for green delivery applications. …”
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Heavy metal polluted water: Effects and sustainable treatment solutions using bio-adsorbents aligned with the SDGs by Said Meftah, Khadija Meftah, Meryem Drissi, Ikram Radah, Karima Malous, Ayoub Amahrous, Ayoub Chahid, Tarik Tamri, Ayyoub Rayyad, Bouchra Darkaoui, Sanae Hanine, Oukani El-Hassan, Lahboub Bouyazza

“…These bio-sourced materials demonstrate high specificity and efficiency in heavy metal adsorption, making them promising candidates for large-scale water treatment. …”
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Evaluation of Enogen® corn as a replacement for conventional corn in standard and energy-deficient diets for pullets by Deependra Paneru, Dima L. White, Milan K. Sharma, John M. Gonzalez, Woo K. Kim

“…Enogen® corn substitution did not significantly improve growth performance under ad libitum feeding conditions; however, numerical trend toward improved feed efficiency was observed. Body composition, including fat and muscle percentages, remained stable across all diets, suggesting effective metabolic homeostasis. …”
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Study of Changing Land Use Land Cover from Forests to Cropland on Rainfall: Case Study of Alabama’s Black Belt Region by Salem Ibrahim, Gamal El Afandi, Amira Moustafa, Muhammad Irfan

“…The Nash–Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) value was 0.1567 for the control run but dropped to −0.2257 following LULC modifications. …”
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EEG-based characterization of auditory attention and meditation: an ERP and machine learning approach by Eyad Talal Attar

“…The potential for meditation to enhance cortical efficiency alongside emotion self-regulation indicates its viability as a mental health support tool. …”
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NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF GILL AND COOLING DUCT ADDITION ON SIDEPOD OF FORMULA STUDENT RACING CAR TYPE by Fauzun Fauzun, Thareq Akbar Arya Yudhistira, Cahyo Wibi Yogiswara, Akbar Fadhlurrohman Hidayat

“…This method offers a novel approach to optimizing sidepod designs in Formula Student Cars, contributing to both performance and efficiency advancements.…”
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Aflatoxin decontamination of artificially contaminated maize by ozone and microwave at different pH by Ibrahim Shabani Kinyoro, Lilian Daniel Kaale

“…Microwave alone showed the least decontamination efficiency (21.2 %) compared to ozone which decontaminated AFB1 completely. …”
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Characterization of Eichhornia crassipes bio-adsorbent activated by H3PO4 for the removal of lead ion (Pb2+) from wastewater of battery industry by Reza Erlangga, Dessy Agustina Sari, Aulia Wahyuningtyas

“…The effect of pH was also investigated, with maximum adsorption efficiency (96.928%) observed at pH 7. FTIR analysis showed changes in functional groups before and after adsorption, confirming the ion exchange mechanism between Pb2+ and the activated bio-adsorbent. …”
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Screening of Ionic Liquids for Acid Gas Removal by Giuseppe Andriani, Gianmaria Pio, Chiara Vianello, Ernesto Salzano, Paolo Mocellin

“…In addition to their absorption efficiency, the thermal stability of ILs must be rigorously assessed to guarantee their durability and reliability in industrial applications. …”
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Elaborating Global Views and Approaches in Adapting to Climate Change in the Agricultural Water by Nader Heydari

“…Among the general global approaches to climate change adaptation in the agricultural water sector, Iran has placed significant emphasis on improving water use efficiency, mainly through the application of new irrigation technologies. …”
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Enhancing Security and Authenticity in Immersive Environments by Rebecca Acheampong, Dorin-Mircea Popovici, Titus Balan, Alexandre Rekeraho, Manuel Soto Ramos

“…Our experimental evaluation demonstrates that the signing process operates with remarkable efficiency; over ten trials, the signing time averaged 17.3 ms, with a narrow range of 16–19 ms and a standard deviation of 1.1 ms. …”
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Alteration of phycobilisome excitation energy transfer properties in response to attenuations in peripheral electron flow by Zhanjun Guo, Sharon L. Smolinski, Paul W. King, Carolyn E. Lubner

“…The energy transfer preference from CpcL-PBS to either PSI or PSII was investigated by in vitro crosslinking and 77 K fluorescence emission spectroscopy to assess energy transfer efficiency under photoexcitation. While the results demonstrate that the transfer of excitation energy from CpcL-PBS favors PSI over PSII in WT strains as previously shown, the preference of CpcL-PBS switches from PSI to PSII in ORR1 strains. …”
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Value-based Reimbursement as a Mechanism to Achieve Social and Financial Impact in the Healthcare System by Ana Paula Beck de Silva Etges, Harry H. Liu, Porter Jones, Carisi A. Polanczyk

“…Stakeholders have reached consensus regarding the claim that the use of value reimbursement strategies and business models could increase efficiency and generate social impact by reducing healthcare inequity and improving population health. …”
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Modeling and performance analysis of a pneumatic steering system to enhance maneuverability in T-55 Armored Vehicles by Lemma Nigussie, Kumlachew Yeneneh

“…The pneumatic system also reduced operator effort by over 50% compared to manual systems, significantly improving operational efficiency. Compared to traditional systems, the pneumatic mechanism enhances maneuverability, enabling smooth directional changes in challenging terrains while reducing driver strain. …”
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Clinical significance and heterogeneity of circulating tumor cells and clusters in breast cancer subtypes by LiangYu Hao, Lixiang Zheng

“…However, current detection technologies exhibit limitations in capturing CTC clusters with high efficiency and sensitivity, necessitating further optimization through microfluidic sorting, single-cell omics, and artificial intelligence approaches. …”
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Efficacy of structured exercise and oat supplementation for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: protocol of a randomized controlled trial by Jiahui Yin, Lianying Wang, Ran Li, Xiaoguang Cheng, Haibo Wang, Yufeng Li

“…Discussion There are limited data on the efficiency of structured exercise and oat supplementation for NAFLD treatment. …”
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Dual-Wideband MIMO Antenna Using Characteristic Mode Theory for Mobile Terminal Applications by Ali Mohammad, Ali M. Hassan

“…Modal analysis using the Theory of Characteristic Modes (TCM) was applied to improve the design through a series of minor modifications to the terminal chassis. A hybrid mode-tracking algorithm was applied to benefit all possible radiating modes in both frequency bands. …”
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Performance comparison of interconnection schemes for mitigating partial shading losses in solar photovoltaic arrays by Smita Pareek, Md Fahim Ansari, Neha Khurana, Md. Manzar Nezami, Salah S. Alharbi, Saleh S. Alharbi, Gopal Krishan, Ratna Dahiya, Mohammad Junaid Khan

“…PV systems can increase dependability and efficiency by choosing the right interconnection approach, guaranteeing peak performance even in partial shading conditions.…”
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Optimization of a one-step heat-inducible in vivo mini DNA vector production system. by Nafiseh Nafissi, Chi Hong Sum, Shawn Wettig, Roderick A Slavcev

“…We sought to optimize our one-step in vivo DNA minivector production system under various induction schedules in combination with genetic modifications influencing plasmid replication, processing rates, and cellular heat stress responses. …”
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