Increasing Nebulizer Spray Efficiency Using a Baffle with a Conical Surface: A Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis by Hung-Chieh Wu, Fu-Lun Chen, Yuan-Ching Chiang, Yi-June Lo, Chun-Li Lin, Wei-Jen Chang, Haw-Ming Huang

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An Efficient Model for Leafy Vegetable Disease Detection and Segmentation Based on Few-Shot Learning Framework and Prototype Attention Mechanism by Tong Hai, Yuxin Shao, Xiyan Zhang, Guangqi Yuan, Ruihao Jia, Zhengjie Fu, Xiaohan Wu, Xinjin Ge, Yihong Song, Min Dong, Shuo Yan

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The efficiency of AFLP and SSR markers in genetic diversity estimation and gene pool classification of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by Marko MARAS, Jelka ŠUŠTAR-VOZLIČ, Branka JAVORNIK, Vladimir MEGLIČ

“…The present work was conducted to evaluate AFLP (Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism) and SSR (Simple Sequence Repeat) marker systems for their ability to detect genetic diversity within a set of 29 common bean accessions spanning both the Andean and Mesoamerican gene pools and to compare the efficiency of these two marker types in the classification of accessions according to the gene pools of origin. …”
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A Microsimulation-Based Methodology for Evaluating Efficiency and Safety in Roundabout Corridors: Case Studies of Pisa (Italy) and Avignon (France) by Lorenzo Brocchini, Antonio Pratelli, Didier Josselin, Massimo Losa

“…While previous studies have addressed localized inefficiencies or proposed isolated interventions, this paper introduces possible replicable methodology based on a microsimulation and surrogate safety analysis to evaluate roundabout corridors as integrated systems. In this context, efficiency refers to the ability of a road corridor to maintain stable traffic conditions under a given demand scenario, with low delay times corresponding to acceptable levels of service. …”
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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability of Additive Manufacturing as a Mass-Personalized Production Mode in Industry 5.0/6.0 by Izabela Rojek, Dariusz Mikołajewski, Jakub Kopowski, Tomasz Bednarek, Krzysztof Tyburek

“…This review article examines the role of additive manufacturing (AM) in increasing energy efficiency and sustainability within the evolving framework of Industry 5.0 and 6.0. …”
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HCMV-infected cells maintain efficient nucleotide excision repair of the viral genome while abrogating repair of the host genome. by John M O'Dowd, Anamaria G Zavala, Celeste J Brown, Toshio Mori, Elizabeth A Fortunato

“…Many viruses subvert the host cell's ability to mount and complete various DNA damage responses (DDRs) after infection. …”
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Porous biochar supported PET plastic waste MOF heterostructure as a novel, efficient and recyclable catalyst for acetaminophen degradation by Sivakumar Vigneshwaran, Do-Gun Kim, Seok-Oh Ko

“…UV–Vis DRS, Mott-Schottky, Photoluminescence(PL), and Electrochemical Impedance spectra(EIS) results showed that the PZM/BC exhibited efficient spatial separation and transportation of photogenerated charge carriers and exhibited superior photocatalytic ability. …”
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An Efficient Bidirectional Android Translation Prototype for Yemeni Sign Language Using Fuzzy Logic and CNN Transfer Learning Models by Mogeeb A. A. Mosleh, Abdu H. Gumaei

“…The prototype leverages CNN deep learning models and fuzzy string matching to translate signs and text efficiently. The Yemeni Sign Language dataset comprises 24,245 images representing 32 commonly used words. …”
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Adaptive AI-enhanced computation offloading with machine learning for QoE optimization and energy-efficient mobile edge systems by Dinesh Kumar Nishad, Vandna Rani Verma, Pushkar Rajput, Sandeep Gupta, Anurag Dwivedi, Dharti Raj Shah

“…Abstract Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) systems face critical challenges in optimizing computation offloading decisions while maintaining quality of experience (QoE) and energy efficiency, particularly in dynamic multi-user environments. …”
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Salp Navigation and Competitive based Parrot Optimizer (SNCPO) for efficient extreme learning machine training and global numerical optimization by Oluwatayomi Rereloluwa Adegboye, Afi Kekeli Feda, Ghanshyam G. Tejani, Aseel Smerat, Pankaj Kumar, Ephraim Bonah Agyekum

“…The traditional Parrot Optimizer (PO) is an efficient swarm-based technique; however, it suffers from inadequate adaptability in transitioning between exploration and exploitation, limiting its ability to escape local optima. …”
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Variational quantum circuit-based quantum machine learning approach for predicting corrosion inhibition efficiency of pyridine-quinoline compounds by Muhamad Akrom, Supriadi Rustad, Hermawan Kresno Dipojono

“…This work used a variational quantum circuit (VQC) in conjunction with a quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) model to completely investigate the corrosion inhibition efficiency (CIE) displayed by pyridine-quinoline compounds acting as corrosion inhibitors. …”
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Optimizing downlink of CR-NOMA resource allocation: A fairness index approach to balancing system performance and energy efficiency by Nahla Nur Elmadina, Rashid A. Saeed, Elmustafa Sayed Ali, Elsadig Saeid, Rania A. Mokhtar

“…Simulations demonstrate that FIAR improves energy efficiency by up to 8 % compared to state-of-the-art techniques, highlighting its ability to enhance fairness and system performance. …”
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Efficient 3D convolutional neural networks for Sentinel-2 land cover classification with limited ground truth data by Gabriel A. Carneiro, Jan Svoboda, António Cunha, Joaquim J. Sousa, Přemysl Štych

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Boosting mechanical durability under high humidity by bioinspired multisite polymer for high-efficiency flexible perovskite solar cells by Zhihao Li, Chunmei Jia, Zhi Wan, Junchao Cao, Jishan Shi, Jiayi Xue, Xirui Liu, Hongzhuo Wu, Chuanxiao Xiao, Can Li, Meng Li, Chao Zhang, Zhen Li

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Efficient Small Object Detection You Only Look Once: A Small Object Detection Algorithm for Aerial Images by Jie Luo, Zhicheng Liu, Yibo Wang, Ao Tang, Huahong Zuo, Ping Han

“…Moreover, existing object detection algorithms have a large number of parameters, posing a challenge for deployment on drones with limited hardware resources. We propose an efficient small-object YOLO detection model (ESOD-YOLO) based on YOLOv8n for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) object detection. …”
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High-Efficiency SERS of 4-Mercaptobenzoic Acid and Biphenyl-4,4′-Dithiol via Nanoparticle-on-Mirror Plasmonic Nanocavities by Wangze Li, Yifan Zhu, Jinze Li, Lei Guo, Xilin Zhou, Xin Xie, Zhengkun Fu, Huan Chen, Hairong Zheng

“…Plasmonic nanocavities have the ability to superdiffract localized light and enhance light-matter interactions. …”
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Light‐Controlled Magnetic Properties: An Energy‐Efficient Opto‐Mechanical Control over Magnetic Films by Liquid Crystalline Networks by Gabriele Barrera, Daniele Martella, Federica Celegato, Neri Fuochi, Marco Coïsson, Camilla Parmeggiani, Diederik S. Wiersma, Paola Tiberto

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Micro-Size Layers Evaluation of CIGSe Solar Cells on Flexible Substrates by Two-Segment Process Improved for Overall Efficiencies by Jiajer Ho, Da-Ming Yu, Jen-Chuan Chang, Jyh-Jier Ho

“…Especially within the tunable bandgap range (2.48–3.62 eV), the developed overall internal and external quantum efficiency (IQE/EQE) is significantly improved by 13.15% at shorter wavelengths. …”
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A Resource-Efficient Time-Domain-Based Algorithm to Estimate Respiration Rate From Single-Lead ECG Signal by G. B. Krishnapriya, R. N. Ponnalagu, Sanket Goel

“…This study introduces a novel, computationally efficient time-domain (TD) algorithm for accurate breath rate (BR) estimation from single-lead ECG signals, designed for wearable devices. …”
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Empirical Evaluation and Scalability Analysis of Proof of Team Sprint (PoTS): Reward Fairness, Energy Efficiency, and System Stability by Naoki Yonezawa

“…This paper presents a comprehensive empirical evaluation of the Proof of Team Sprint (PoTS) consensus algorithm, focusing on its impact on reward fairness, energy efficiency, system stability, and scalability. To assess these factors, we conducted large-scale simulations comparing PoTS with conventional Proof of Work (PoW) under various computational environments and team configurations. …”
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