Potential of ammonia as hydrogen storage for future electrified aircraft by Maria Chiara Massaro, Federico Aluia, Roberta Biga, Grazia Accardo, Alessandro Hugo Antonio Monteverde

“…Ammonia’s high hydrogen content, ease of storage, and existing infrastructure make it a compelling alternative to conventional hydrogen storage methods.An integrated system design is presented, combining ammonia storage, a high-efficiency cracking reactor for on-demand hydrogen release, and a purification unit ensuring compatibility with the conversion system, which consists of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) and their associated balance-of-plant components. …”
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Beyond the genome: the role of functional markers in contemporary plant breeding by Tae-Chun Park, Tae-Chun Park, Pransiskudura Chamara Silva, Pransiskudura Chamara Silva, Thomas Lübberstedt, Thomas Lübberstedt, M. Paul Scott, M. Paul Scott

“…FMs can be used in genomic selection (GS) and modern plant breeding programs by improving selection efficiency and accuracy. While FMs provide numerous benefits, challenges still remain regarding their stability and transferability, and innovative approaches to overcome these limitations are continually being explored. …”
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gTRAVEL+: Enhancing Ground Segmentation for 3D Point Cloud With Temporal Noise Removal and Adaptive Plane Fitting for Urban and Off-Road Environments by Truong Giang Dao, Dinh Tuan Tran, Duc Manh Nguyen, Joo-Ho Lee, Anh Quang Nguyen

“…Ground segmentation plays an increasingly important role as a preprocessing module for numerous applications such as Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), place recognition, and point cloud registration. The efficiency and accuracy of ground segmentation can directly influence the performance of these applications. …”
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Assessment of Health-Oriented Layout and Perceived Density in High-Density Public Residential Areas: A Case Study of Shenzhen by Guangxun Cui, Menghan Wang, Yue Fan, Fei Xue, Huanhui Chen

“…The authors attempt to go beyond current regulations to propose tailored solutions for Shenzhen’s high-density context, improving spatial efficiency and residential comfort in future public housing designs. …”
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Unlocking Innovation Capacity: Strategies for Micro-, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Ukrainian Agriculture by Viktoriya Onegina, Lesia Kucher, Anatolii Kucher, Vitaliy Krupin, Marek Kłodziński, Vladyslav Logos

“…Access to innovation is influenced by a multitude of factors, including, among others, an enterprise’s strategy, operation efficiency, and the availability of resources. Middle, small, and micro-enterprises (MSMEs) are pivotal to agricultural production, employment, and food security in Ukraine; however, innovative technologies have predominantly been accessible to large enterprises. …”
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In vivo evaluation of decellularized skeletal muscle matrices for skeletal muscle repair: A systematic review by Ina Hennion, Charlot Philips, Chong Jiang, Nele Van De Winkel, Laurens J. Ceulemans, Lieven Thorrez

“…This heterogeneity makes it difficult to fully assess the efficiency of DSM to regenerate skeletal muscle, hampering further translation of this technique. …”
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Segmentation and Fractional Coverage Estimation of Soil, Illuminated Vegetation, and Shaded Vegetation in Corn Canopy Images Using CCSNet and UAV Remote Sensing by Shanxin Zhang, Jibo Yue, Xiaoyan Wang, Haikuan Feng, Yang Liu, Meiyan Shu

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Unraveling the complexities of plant cell wall biosynthesis for enhanced biofuel production: a molecular genetics perspective by Jyoti Prakash Sahoo, Bhagyashree Priyadarshini, Jayanta Kumar Nayak, Subhashree Subhadarshini, Akshaya Kumar Nayak, Samikshya Malik

“…Genetic engineering approaches, including the modification of genes related to lignin biosynthesis, have shown promise in improving the efficiency of saccharification, a critical step in converting plant biomass to fermentable sugars for bioethanol production. …”
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Apple Pomace Integrated Biorefinery for Biofuels Production: A Techno-Economic and Environmental Sustainability Analysis by Ricardo Rebolledo-Leiva, Sofía Estévez, Diógenes Hernández, Gumersindo Feijoo, María Teresa Moreira, Sara González-García

“…Although the economic dimension posed a significant limitation due to high investment costs, the eco-efficiency analysis showed that the scenario of the co-production of bioethanol and biogas is the best alternative. …”
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The Impact of Digitization on Legal Systems in Developing Countries by Ikhtiyor Djuraev, Azim Baratov, Shokhjakhon Khujayev, Iroda Yakubova, Mokhichekhra Rakhmonova, Bobur Mukumov, Nodirakhon Abdurakhmanova

“…Similarly, smart contracts streamline legal transactions by automating and enforcing agreements, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency. These technologies are essential for modernizing judicial frameworks and addressing governance gaps, particularly in regions grappling with corruption and bureaucratic inefficiencies. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of element and metabolite content between the seeds of Apocynum venetum and Apocynum pictum provides new sights for the salt tolerance in Apocynum by Li Jiang, Yu Zhao, Zijun Jiang, Yukun Wu, Bin Wen, Siyu Zhang, Junyi Zhan, Nana Su

“…Since seed metabolic processes play a pivotal role in determining germination efficiency and subsequent plant development, seed biochemistry has become an essential parameter for evaluating seed viability and stress resilience. …”
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Bifacial single glass encapsulation of solar module – An effective solution to enhance reliability via breathability by Yihua Yu, Zhan Wang, Hailong Sun, Deng Tang, Jingshuai Song, Jianwei Lin

“…Breathability ensures PV module higher reliability as well as high efficiency by removal of water and acetic acid and eventually results in more annual power generation. …”
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Improving the procedure for group expert assessment in the analysis of professional risks in fuel and energy companies by Ekaterina I. Karchina, Mariya V. Ivanova, Аlla T. Volokhina, Elena V. Glebova, Aleksei E. Vikhrov

“…This approach allows a significant increase in objectivity and efficiency of the professional risk management system and provision of the PPE to employees in the concept of a risk-oriented approach helping to prevent industrial injuries and improve the level of occupational safety culture in fuel and energy companies taking into account global practice.…”
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Analysis of logistics measures of CEP service providers for the last-mile delivery in small- and medium-sized cities: A case study for the Aachen city region by Abdulrahmon Ghazal, Santhanakrishnan Narayanan, Ibraheem Oluwatosin Adeniran, Carina Kehrt, Constantinos Antoniou

“…Hence, CEP service providers should replace diesel trucks with a mix of sustainable logistics measures for last-mile delivery in small- and medium-sized cities to achieve better operational efficiency and lesser environmental impacts.…”
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A SEM–ANN analysis to examine impact of artificial intelligence technologies on sustainable performance of SMEs by Raheem Bux Soomro, Waleed Mugahed Al-Rahmi, Nisar Ahmed Dahri, Latifah Almuqren, Abeer S. Al-mogren, Ayad Aldaijy

“…Additionally, the adoption of AI technologies substantially enhances the economic, social, and environmental performance of SMEs, reflecting improvements in operational efficiency, cost reduction, and social value creation. …”
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Estimation of the Extent of Cervical Cancer Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Е. V. Tarachkova, E. V. Nikolaev, М. A. Shorikov, V. О. Panov, I. Е. Tyurin

“…Objective. To increase the efficiency of diagnosis and estimation of the local extent of a tumor process in cervical cancer (CC) using all modalities of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI).Subjects and methods. …”
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Unraveling the genetic basis of resistance traits for fungal diseases in sorghum by Vinoth Kumar Govintharaj, M. Arumugam Pillai, V. Sumithra, Andrew Peter Leon, Ephrem Habyarimana, Jeshima Khan Yasin

“…Recent advancements in genotyping-by-sequencing, bioinformatics, and associated statistical methodologies have revolutionized genome-wide association studies, ushering in a new era of precision and efficiency in genetic research. Additionally, functional genomics techniques, such as transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, have played pivotal roles in sorghum research, enabling the identification of key genes and pathways implicated in defense responses against fungal pathogens. …”
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THE STUDY OF THE TYPES OF INHERITANCE OF PLANT HEIGHT OF WINTER SOFT WHEAT HYBRIDS F2 by О. A. Nekrasova, P. I. Kostylev, O. V. Skripka, E. I. Nekrasov

“…It affects productivity and resistance to lodging of the crop. The efficiency of the selection of the plants with necessary stem height depends on the amount and quality of the accumulated information about genetic system of trait control. …”
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THE IMPACT OF QUALITY IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTS ON ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY IN ROMANIA. A COMPARATIVE STUDY by Sorin Romulus BERINDE, Paula Ramona RĂCHIȘAN, Adrian GROȘANU, Alina Beattrice VLADU, Dan Dacian CUZDRIOREAN

“…The study aims to differentiate between the results of these environments. This quantitative research has been carried out based on data processed by regression analysis extracted from three different sources and covers the time interval 2005-2022. …”
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Kinematic Analysis of Dynamic Coactivation During Arm Swing at the Shoulder and Elbow Joints by Jae Ho Kim, Jaejin Hwang, Myung-Chul Jung, Seung-Min Mo

“…As walking speed increases, adequate arm swing contributes to gait stability and energy efficiency. Notably, the ROM of shoulder was slightly reduced at the PWS compared to the slowest speed (3.6 km/h), which may reflect more natural and coordinated limb movements at the PWS. …”
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