DANNET: deep attention neural network for efficient ear identification in biometrics by Deepthy Mary Alex, Kalpana Chowdary M., Hanan Abdullah Mengash, Venkata Dasu M., Natalia Kryvinska, Chinna Babu J., Ajmeera Kiran

“…This shift has highlighted the need for reliable biometric systems that can function effectively even when facial features are partially obscured. …”
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An innovative high-throughput genome releaser for rapid and efficient PCR screening by Guoliang Yuan, Aljon Salalila, Sungjoo Hwang, Zhiqun Daniel Deng, Zhiqun Daniel Deng, Shuang Deng

“…Additionally, we developed software to support its automated functions. Our results demonstrated that the specially engineered 96-well plate and HTGR effectively squash fungal spores, releasing sufficient genomic DNA for PCR screening with 100% efficiency. …”
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Short light/dark cycles favour photosynthetic efficiency and growth in grapevines by Mariana Gómez Tournier, Laurent Torregrosa, Jana Kändler, Angélique Christophe, Romain Boulord, Anna Medici, Anne Pellegrino

“…We evaluated photosynthetic efficiency, leaf growth, biomass production and partitioning, and resource use efficiency (water and light). …”
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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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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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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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An Efficient Coupled Genetic Algorithm-NLP Method for Heat Exchanger Network Synthesis

“…Solving such problems leads to difficulties in the optimization of continuous and binary variables. This paper presents a new efficient and robust method in which structural parameters are optimized by genetic algorithm (G.A.) and continuous variables are handled due to a modified objective function for maximum energy recovery (MER). …”
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Demonstrating Efficient and Robust Bosonic State Reconstruction via Optimized Excitation Counting by Tanjung Krisnanda, Clara Yun Fontaine, Adrian Copetudo, Pengtao Song, Kai Xiang Lee, Ni-Ni Huang, Fernando Valadares, Timothy C.H. Liew, Yvonne Y. Gao

“…In this work, we introduce an efficient and robust technique of optimized reconstruction with excitation-number sampling (ORENS) based on the idea of the generalized Q function. …”
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Evaluation of the Efficiency of Metaheuristic Algorithms in the Optimal Design of Pile Wall Retaining Systems by Farshad Taiyari

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THE PROBLEM OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF SYSTEMS BASED ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OF THE INTERNET OF THINGS (AIOT) by С. В. Войтко

“…The emphasis is on allocating conventionally fixed and conventionally variable costs for AIoT. It was determined that integrating artificial intelligence functionality into the IoT infrastructure provides the opportunity to store big data for processing using artificial intelligence elements capable of conducting predictive analysis to make informed management decisions. …”
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An efficient eigenvector-based crossover for differential evolution: Simplifying with rank-one updates by Tae Jong Choi

“…We propose a new approach to enhancing the efficiency of the differential evolution (DE) algorithm, specifically targeting rotational invariance. …”
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Photocatalytic Efficiency of TiO2-Biomass Loaded Mixture for Wastewater Treatment by Devagi Kanakaraju, Soon Pang Wong

“…The objective of this study was to assess the efficiency of a novel TiO2/modified sago bark (TiO2/MSB) mixture for the degradation of sago wastewater effluent by employing response surface methodology (RSM) using chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal as the target parameter. …”
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Enhancing CAR T‐cell therapy manufacturing efficiency through semi‐automated bioprocessing by Jason Isaacson, Prajakta Bhanap, Nicholas Putnam, Jasmine Padilla, Nujhat Fatima, Max Dotson, Danny Hayoun, Moloud Ahmadi, Gertrude Nonterah, Yongchang Ji

“…Automated CAR T‐cell manufacturing methods that use software to control the equipment used in the process can help overcome the roadblocks associated with manual manufacturing, ultimately enabling a reduction in variability, increased efficiency, improved product quality and better data management. …”
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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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Modeling fin efficiency considering transverse temperature gradients in rocket engine cooling channels by Volodymyr Sliusariev, Valerii Bucharskyi

“…This study aims to improve the accuracy of methods for determining fin efficiency. Its goal is to derive calculation relationships for finning coefficients that account for transverse temperature non-uniformity within the fin cross-section. …”
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Regional Determinants of Efficiency Growth of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Evidence from Poland by Teresa Łuczka, Paweł Przepióra

“…Therefore, the interest in its functioning among economists is in fact quite natural. …”
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Optimizing heat exchanger efficiency: Predictive modeling to minimize fouling in crude oil refining by Kouidri Ikram, Kaid-Ameur Djilali, Nadjem Bailek, Jihad A. Younis, Dahmani Abdennasser, Raheem Al-Sabur, Bilel Zerouali, Lorenc Malka, Celso Augusto Guimarães Santos, Ilhami Colak

“…Fouling in heat exchangers significantly compromises energy efficiency in crude oil refining, leading to increased operational costs and environmental impacts. …”
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