PROBLEMS OF FORMATION OF FINANCIAL-INVESTMENT PROJECTION OF A BALANCED SCORECARD IN VALUE-BASED ENTERPRISES OF MINING-METALLURGICAL COMPLEX by S. Faizova, M. Ivanova, S. Sannikova, O. Varyanichenko

“…The criteria of strategic targeting, efficiency and functionality have been defined as key criteria in selecting the BSC metrics. …”
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Using Attention for Improving Defect Detection in Existing RC Bridges by Sergio Ruggieri, Angelo Cardellicchio, Andrea Nettis, Vito Reno, Giuseppina Uva

“…Consequently, an improved version of YOLO11, embedding attention mechanisms to allow the network to focus on the most relevant details in each image, was trained, tested, and validated on the provided dataset, showing an overall improvement of quantitative metrics such as precision and recall, while retaining enough computational efficiency to allow real-time implementation on constrained devices. …”
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Nanocomposite-based PCR reactors to enhance thermal rate and fluorescence intensity in hand-held qPCR device by Jiyeon Han, Tiara A M, Seongryeong Kim, Gabriela Morales Florez, Kiran Shrestha, Dang Du Nguyen, Inki Kim, Jinkee Lee, Gyoujin Cho

“…By using TiO2-PDMS nanocomposite-based PCR reactors, the fast and efficient nucleic acid assay was enabled without loss of sensitivity, and it can be practically used in the field of PoCT. …”
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Computational analysis of heat transfer for hybrid nanofluid flow within a wavy lid-driven cavity with entropy generation and non-uniform heating by Muhammad Fawad Malik, Yasir Ul Umair Bin Turabi, Mohsan Raza, Muhammad Imran, Taseer Muhammad

“…This study enhances previous literature by providing comprehensive quantitative insights into how they interact between those parameters opening the way for more efficient heat management in modern technological systems.…”
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Evaluating referrals between rural district hospitals and a regional hospital in South Africa by Kambola D. Ngoie, Louis Jenkins, Johann Schoevers

“…Background: Efficient referral systems are essential for improving healthcare and patient outcomes, especially in resource-limited settings where access to public specialist care is limited by too few specialists, growing populations and constrained resources impacting non-emergency and emergency referrals. …”
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Synergistic CO2 capture using PANI-polymerized UiO-66 embedded in PEBAX mixed matrix membranes by Tayyaba Ishaq, Rahma Tamime, Sadia Bano, Faheem Hassan Akhtar, Asim Laeeq Khan

“…The integration of UiO-66 and PANI with PEBAX offers a promising pathway for developing efficient and effective gas separation technologies, aligning with the industrial requirements for environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.…”
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High-throughput screening of suppression subtractive hybridization cDNA libraries using DNA microarray analysis by Noëlani van den Berg, Bridget G. Crampton, Ingo Hein, Paul R.J. Birch, Dave K. Berger

“…Efficient construction of cDNA libraries enriched for differentially expressed transcripts is an important first step in many biological investigations. …”
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Live Worksheets Media to Improve Exploration of Dance Movements of Grade II Elementary School Students by Riska Nidaul Husnawati, Atip Nurharini

“…E-LKPD teaching materials are flexible and efficient to use. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Infrared Detection of Debonding in Concrete-Filled Steel Tubes via Cooling-Based Excitation by Haonan Cai, Chongsheng Cheng

“…The timing of the maximum temperature difference under cooling excitation was analyzed, and the heat conduction characteristics on the surface of the steel plate during the cooling process were explored. A highly efficient and stable cooling excitation method, suitable for practical engineering detection, is proposed, providing a foundation for quantitative infrared debonding detection in CFSTs. …”
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Promiscuity in Polyphenol–Protein Interactions—Monitoring Protein Conformational Change upon Polyphenol–Protein Binding by Nano-Differential Fluorimetry (Nano-DSF) by Dorothea Schmidt, Amelie Wohlers, Nikolai Kuhnert

“…As a major advantage, measurements are carried out at a high dilution, avoiding the precipitation of polyphenol–protein complexes, allowing the rapid and efficient acquisition of quantitative and qualitative binding data. …”
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The role of COSO framework in preventing earning management practice An analytical study of the opinions of a sample of Auditors & Accountants in banks- Erbil City by Shadan Jabbar Abdulfattah

“…Findings- the research found that there is a coefficient relationship between the dependent variable - the internal control system according to the COSO framework - and the independent variable - earnings management practices. The more efficient the internal control system, the more limited earning management practice. …”
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The Use of Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Approach to Enhance Learners’ Conceptual Understanding of Fractions by Leboho Sello, Kgaladi Maphutha, Mutodi Paul

“…The quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics, independent and paired samples T-tests. …”
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Promoting community food security learning: a case study of Ban Pa Yang, Moo 4, Tha Ngio Sub-district, Mueang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand by Daycho Khaenamkhaew

“…This study aims to study: 1) The level of food security in the community, 2) The promotion of food security learning in the community, and using a mixed-methods approach by conducting quantitative and qualitative research. For quantitative research, a questionnaire-based survey was conducted on 309 households. …”
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Motivation Levels of Administrative Employees at a Selected Government Department by Ashley Ntombi Bhuda, Cornelia Harmse

“… In regions across South Africa there is an urgent need for government departments to deliver high-quality services consistently. The efficient and timely delivery of government services to citizens is largely dependent on the critical role played by administrative employees. …”
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The Effect of Polyethylene Glycol Addition on Improving the Bioconversion of Cellulose by Kinga Szentner, Agnieszka Waśkiewicz, Robert Imbiorowicz, Sławomir Borysiak

“…The highest hydrolysis efficiency was observed for Sigmacel 101 (Cel-S101) cellulose, which consists mainly of amorphous regions. …”
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Smart green ports: a sustainable solution for the maritime industry in a changing climate by Mohamed Elhussieny

“…The results show that, in ports where the IoT and AI technologies are effectively integrated, energy efficiency improves and greenhouse gas emissions significantly decrease. …”
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Time-lapse 3D image datasets of spruce tree wood enzymatic deconstructionZenodo by Solmaz Hossein Khani, Noah Remy, Khadidja Ould Amer, Berangère Lebas, Anouck Habrant, Grégoire Malandain, Gabriel Paës, Yassin Refahi

“…Acquisition and processing of reliable microscale datasets are notoriously challenging; the sample needs to be kept at a constant temperature for efficient enzymatic hydrolysis and imaged over a considerable number of hours. …”
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Quantifying the Economic Impact of Supply Voltage Magnitude on Consumers by Sean Elphick, Jonathan C. Knott, Gerrard Drury, Tom Langstaff, Duane A. Robinson

“…Appropriate regulation of supply voltage magnitude is essential to ensure efficacy and efficiency in the operation of electricity supply networks and consumer equipment. …”
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Perforated Tube vs. Soxhlet Apparatus: A New Extraction Tool Confirming by Clove Sample and GC-Mass Analysis by Kafa Khalaf

“… In this paper, a new efficient extraction tool of bioactives from plant parts was designed, applied, and compared with Soxhlet apparatus. …”
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Determination of Tungsten, Molybdenum and 5 Associated Elements in Tungsten-Molybdenum Ore by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry with Direct Sintering by Zhou SONG, Yiping JI, Weihua WANG, Shaomin FANG, Jie YANG, Huoyan LUO, Yuqi ZHOU

“…However, the matrix effect cause by the alkali melting method seriously affects the accuracy and detection limit of instrument testing; the acid dissolution method has low dissolution efficiency for tungsten, molybdenum and other insoluble elements, and requires a long time and a complex pretreatment process by using a variety of inorganic strong acids such as hydrofluoric acid and aqua regia, which can also cause damage to the analytical and testing instruments.OBJECTIVESTo develop a simple and efficient method for quantitative analysis of tungsten and molybdenum and its associated elements in tungsten-molybdenum ore.METHODSBased on alkaline melting and acid dissolution, a method was established by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) with direct sintering and complex extraction of hydrochloric acid-phosphoric acid-citric acid. …”
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