Ray tracing design-optimization & experimental validation of water based optical filter to reduce solar PV module heating by Satish Kumar Yadav, K.S. Vishnu Varma, Sidra Khatoon, Vishwadeep Chakraborty, Jyotsna Singh, Rajendra Bahadur Singh, S.M. Mozammil Hasnain, Rustem Zairov

“…Increased temperatures reduce the efficiency due to a negative thermal coefficient, which decreases its power above standard test conditions (25 °C, 1000 W/m2). …”
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The Performance of Irrigation Schemes in Sudan Affected by Climate Variability and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam by Shamseddin M. Ahmed, Khalid G. Biro Turk, Hassan Ali Dinar

“…The results revealed that in the Gezira scheme, the impact of the GERD on the EVI was minimal, with rainfall and temperature identified as the predominant factors. In contrast, the construction of the GERD had significant negative repercussions on the EVI in the Rahad scheme, while it positively affected the El-Gunied scheme. …”
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Effects of employing external condensers or phase-change materials on the performance of different solar still systems with different modifications by Shaaban M. Shaaban, Ali Basem, Suha A. Mohammed, Wissam H. Alawee, Hasan Sh Majdi, A. Aldabesh, Z.M. Omara, M.M. Younes

“…The condensing surface's temperature has consequently risen, this negatively impacts the speed of condensing. …”
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Advanced Machine Learning Techniques for Energy Consumption Analysis and Optimization at UBC Campus: Correlations with Meteorological Variables by Amir Shahcheraghian, Adrian Ilinca

“…Significant interdependencies among electricity usage, hot water power, gas, and steam volume are revealed, highlighting the need for integrated energy management strategies. Strong negative correlations between Vancouver’s temperature and energy consumption metrics are identified, suggesting opportunities for energy savings through temperature-responsive strategies, especially during warmer periods. …”
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Optimization Study on the Freshwater Production Ratio from the Freezing and Thawing Process of Saline Water with Varied Qualities by Xinyu Feng, Xue Ding, Jiale Yuan, Wanli Xu, Jiao Liu

“…The results indicated the following: (1) Within the range of the set experimental factor levels, the freshwater production ratio after the freezing of saline water ranged from 23.34% to 81.11%. (2) The significant negative effect of the main factor on the freshwater production ratio was descending order: initial salinity > freezing temperature. …”
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Unraveling the Importance of Nitrogen Nutrition for the Thermotolerance of Irrigated Crops: A Review by Francisco Sales Ferreira dos Santos Júnior, Aline Dell Passo Reis, Renato de Mello Prado

“…Studies indicate that adequate nitrogen supplementation can increase plant resilience to high temperatures, improving water use efficiency and promoting the synthesis of heat shock proteins. …”
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The effect of thermal–hydro–mechanical coupling on grouting in a single fracture under coal mine flowing water conditions by Dingyang Zhang, Dangping Liu

“…However, with a higher water flow rate, the relative sealing efficiency is gradually reduced under higher temperature conditions. …”
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Modulating grapevine performance and hormonal dynamics under summer stress by the synergistic effects of kaolin and silicon by Sandra Pereira, Sandra Pereira, Ana Monteiro, Ana Monteiro, Miguel Baltazar, Miguel Baltazar, Carolina Maia, Sara Pereira, Manuel João Oliveira, Luís Pádua, Luís Pádua, Igor Gonçalves, Bruno Soares, Zélia Branco, Renata Moura, Damián Balfagón, José Moutinho-Pereira, José Moutinho-Pereira, Lia-Tânia Dinis, Lia-Tânia Dinis

“…IntroductionClimate change is intensifying heat and drought stress in viticulture, negatively impacting yield and grape quality. High temperatures accelerate sugar accumulation and reduce organic acids, disrupting wine balance. …”
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Impact of cholesterol in encapsulated vitamin E acetate within cocoliposomes by Hudiyanti Dwi, Hidayati Salma Nur, Siahaan Parsaoran, Ngadiwiyana Ngadiwiyana, Nur Abidin, Sari Ratna Indria, Amalia Indrian Rizka, Christa Sherllyn Meida, Patrechia Amanda Chindy, Maharani Adinda Eka

“…Several parameters, such as functional groups, transition temperature, encapsulation efficiency (EE), release profile, particle size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential, were analyzed to evaluate the impact of cholesterol inclusion on the cocoliposome membrane. …”
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Appraising the corrosion inhibitory efficacy and adsorption mechanism of leaf extract of Datura discolor on low-carbon steel in low pH media via gravimetric experiments and AFM ana... by Cornelius C. Ahanotu, Veronica O. Ezigbo, Sylvia I. Okonkwo, Kenneth C. Madu

“…Elevation of temperature was found to depreciate the inhibitor efficiency at constant inhibitor concentration. …”
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An Analysis of the Altitude Impact on Roots Compressor Operation for a Fuel Cell System by Pedro Piqueras, Joaquín de la Morena, Enrique José Sanchis, Ibrahim Saadouni

“…The results show that the compressor is capable of operating around the highest efficiency area (between 60 and 70%) for a wide range of altitude and power conditions, limiting the negative impact of the altitude on the system efficiency to up to 3%. …”
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Otimização da prensagem de grãos de girassol e sua caracterização Optimization of sunflower grain pressing and its characterization by Anna L. M. T. Pighinelli, Kil J. Park, Ana M. Rauen, Rafael A. de Oliveira

“…For the experimental range of values chosen, among the effects studied, the moisture content and the interaction between moisture and temperature were significant, affecting in a negative way the oil yield, to 95% of confidence. …”
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Problems of the process of moistening raw cotton and cotton fiber. Cotton fiber wetting process problems by Z. U. Ortiqov

“…Furthermore, the control of temperature and humidity plays a vital role in preventing over-drying or excessive moisture retention, both of which can negatively affect the spinning and handling properties of cotton fibers. …”
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Effective adsorptive removal of triclosan from water using bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads by Vuyo Moses Mollo, Vuyo Moses Mollo, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Diseko Boikanyo, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, James Ramontja

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Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Photosynthetically Active Radiation in Crops: Effects of Canopy Structure on Yield by Meng Duan, Congying Han, Xiaotao Zhang, Zheng Wei, Zhiguo Wang, Baozhong Zhang

“…Key findings include the following: (1) higher planting density significantly increased grain yield, biological yield, and <i>LAI</i>, although <i>HI</i> decreased; (2) canopy light distribution varied with planting density, with the middle layers intercepting the most light, particularly during the grain filling stage; (3) a density of 83,000 plants·ha⁻¹ was the most efficient for maximizing yield and <i>WUE</i>, although high accumulated temperatures negatively impacted yields. …”
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High-resolution energy consumption forecasting of a university campus power plant based on advanced machine learning techniques by Saad A. Alsamraee, Sanjeev Khanna

“…Effective long-term energy forecasting is essential for efficient management of large institutions like university campuses, yet traditional forecasting methods frequently fall short in capturing complex consumption behaviors. …”
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Krasnodarskiy 291 AMR and Krasnodarskiy 385 MR corn hybrids response to fertilizer application by N. I. Mamsirov, D. A. Zhirov, I. Yu. Malich

“…For the mid-early hybrid Krasnodarskiy 291 AMR, it is extremely low - 0.6-9.6%, due to negative profitability in 2024.…”
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The value of air conditioning by P. E. Phelan, B. E. Phelan, A. Sharma

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Mineral occurrence and acid leaching characteristic of aluminum for coal gangue in Shanxi Province by Longyi ZHAO, Huibing ZHAI, Jianwei ZHANG, Kezhou YAN, Fengling YANG, Yanxia GUO, Fangqin CHENG

“…Notably, due to unique paleo-geological formations, the northern region of Shanxi produces the aluminum-rich coal gangue with Al2O3 content exceeding 30%. The calcination temperature significantly influences the activation efficiency of coal gangue, and the optimal temperature ranges between 700 ℃ and 850 ℃. …”
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Climate change and the influence of monetary policy in China by Xiaoni Song, Tong Fang

“…We investigate whether climate change affects the efficiency of monetary policy. We use temperature shocks, calculated as temperature deviations from historical average temperatures, to proxy climate change, and utilize a threshold vector autoregression model (TVAR) to estimate the impact of expansionary and tight monetary shocks on economic output under high and low regimes of temperature shocks. …”
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