Feasibility of Exceeding 20% Efficiency for Kesterite/c-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells Using an Alternative Buffer Layer: Optical and Electrical Analysis by Naoufal Ennouhi, Safae Aazou, Abdeljalile Er-rafyg, Zakaria Laghfour, Zouheir Sekkat

“…Then, to achieve current matching conditions, the c-Si bottom subcell, with an efficiency at the level of commercially available subcells (19%), was simulated using various top subcells transmitting light calculated using the transfer matrix method (TMM) for optical modeling. …”
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A Realistic Approach to Calculating the Nitrogen Use Efficiency Index in Cereals with Winter Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) as an Example by Witold Grzebisz, Jarosław Potarzycki

“…This article proposes a method for calculating NUE which is based on N input (<i>N_in</i>) into the soil/crop system in the critical phases of yield formation in winter wheat. …”
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A simple and low-cost electrode based on Nafion-stabilized silver nanoparticles supported on FTO for the electrochemical determination of Pb (II) and Cu (II). by Leonardo J Monroy-Cruz, Akemi Morales-Kato, Yndira Dolores-Maldonado, Katiuska Castro, Alen Zimic-Sheen, María Belén Balta, Geraldine J Otayza-Melgarejo, Raúl León, Patricia Sheen, Wilner Valenzuela, Mirko Zimic

“…Increasing awareness of the environmental risks posed by heavy metal accumulation in the environment-due to their toxicity and persistence in biological systems-has driven the development of more efficient and accessible detection methods. Conventional techniques, despite their accuracy, are often expensive, time-consuming, and reliant on non-portable specialized equipment. …”
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Impact of Dietary Carbohydrate Levels on Growth Performance, Feed Efficiency, and Immune Response in <i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i> Cultured in Biofloc Systems by Yulong Sun, Shuailiang Zhang, Wenping Feng, Yunqi Zhang, Tao Han, Jiteng Wang

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Risk Analysis Using Geographic Information Systems by Determining the Factors Affecting Yield in Plant Production: A case study from Ankara, Turkey by Aydın Şık, Emre Yeniay

“…With risk analysis, the risk values are determined for each risk factor. Applying the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), which is one of the multi-criteria decision-making methods, the total risk value is calculated by prioritizing the risk factors. …”
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ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF LAND USE BY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS IN THE SYSTEM OF THEIR NON–CURRENT ASSETS ANALYSIS: A CASE STUDY OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF UKRAINE by Tetiana O. SHMATKOVSKA, Mykola I. DZIAMULYCH, Valentyna M. YAKUBIV, Olha A. MYSHKO, Liudmyla V. STRYZHEUS, Roman D. YAKUBIV

“…The work is systematized the results of assessing the impact of factors on the return on assets of agricultural producers of Ukraine for 2014 - 2018 by identifying the factors that influenced its formation by determining their quantitative impact through factor analysis methods, including the method of elimination. …”
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Optimizing solar collector efficiency and safety: A comparative thermal analysis of non-toxic hybrid nanofluid mixtures using machine learning by Mohib Hussain, Meraj Ali Khan, Hassan Waqas, Qasem M. Al-Mdallal

“…Hyper-parameter optimization is performed for four alternative AI training methods to determine the best suitable choice. Whereas for numerical simulation, the Keller-Box method (KBM), a modified finite difference methodology, is employed. …”
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Ultrasonic-assisted hydrogen peroxide leaching of cadmium-containing flue dust under room temperature and neutral conditions: Efficient recovery and mechanism by Yuxi Xie, Tian Wang, Yuanru Wang, Yan Gao, Shihao Liu, Fei Niu, Phan Duc Lenh, Thiquynhxuan Le, Libo Zhang

“…A novel ultrasonic-enhanced hydrogen peroxide leaching method is proposed for efficient cadmium recovery from flue dust under room temperature and neutral conditions, addressing the limitations of conventional methods such as low efficiency and environmental pollution. …”
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Optimizing Nitrogen Fertilization and Irrigation Practices for Enhanced Winter Wheat Productivity in the North China Plain: A Meta-Analysis by Donglin Wang, Shaobo Liu, Mengjing Guo, Yuhan Cheng, Longfei Shi, Jipo Li, Yongjie Yu, Siyu Wu, Qinge Dong, Jiankun Ge, Xuewen Gong

“…The subgroup analysis further elucidated the critical roles of nitrogen application ratios, irrigation methods, and study regions in determining winter wheat production efficiency, while the sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of these findings, as the pooled effect sizes decreased by merely 0.69% and increased by 0.61% after excluding small-sample or highly biased studies, respectively. …”
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CNN-Based End-to-End CPU-AP-UE Power Allocation for Spectral Efficiency Enhancement in Cell-Free Massive MIMO Networks by Yoon-Ju Choi, Ji-Hee Yu, Seung-Hwan Seo, Seong-Gyun Choi, Hye-Yoon Jeong, Ja-Eun Kim, Myung-Sun Baek, Young-Hwan You, Hyoung-Kyu Song

“…Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed CNN-based power allocation method significantly improves spectral efficiency compared to conventional power allocation techniques while also enhancing energy efficiency. …”
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Optimal fertilizer rate and sowing density can improve oat quality, yield and N and P comprehensive efficiency in the Loess Plateau of China by Ruochen Zhang, Ruochen Zhang, Ruochen Zhang, Ruochen Zhang, Ruochen Zhang, Yue Wang, Yue Wang, Yue Wang, Yue Wang, Yue Wang, Kamran Malik, Kamran Malik, Kamran Malik, Kamran Malik, Kamran Malik, Jianjun Wang, Jianjun Wang, Jianjun Wang, Jianjun Wang, Jianjun Wang, Guiqin Zhao, Chunjie Li, Chunjie Li, Chunjie Li, Chunjie Li, Chunjie Li

“…By focusing on the sowing density and fertilizer rate, oats can achieve better productivity performance while maximizing nutrients use efficiency. However, the information on the responses of oats yield, quality and nutrients use efficiency to fertilization and sowing density is limited.MethodsIn this study, from 2022 to 2023, a two-factor randomized block design field trial was conducted in Loess Plateau. …”
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Solid-to-liquid extraction and HPLC/UV determination of amygdalin of seeds of apple (Malus pumila Mill): Comparison between traditional-solvent and microwave methodologies by Jovanny Arles Gómez Castaño, Juan Camilo Amaya Salcedo, Oswaldo Eliecer Cardenas Gónzalez

“…The extraction efficiencies are determined by an optimized and standardized high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method that requires retention times of about 1 min only. …”
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The effectiveness of GenoType MTBDRplus using in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in Zaporizhzhia region by R. M. Yasinskyi, O. M. Raznatovska, O. V. Konakova, O. M. Kamyshnyi, N. A. Rokhmanova, A. V. Klymenko, Jean-Luc Berland, Marie Gauhier

“…In comparison with the results of the cultural method, the GenoType MTBDRplus test, v.2 made it possible to establish resistance to rifampicin in 35.7 % (p < 0.05) of patients whose resistance was not determined. …”
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Determination of cyanide contents in sorghum, Daqu, and fermented grains using EDTA-2Na-phosphoric acid distillation-automatic flow injection analyzer by XIONG Xiaotong, ZHU Jiaosheng, DU Jiawei, XIE Qianqian, HU Yang, SHEN Rui, CHEN Yanhe

“…The cyanide contents in sorghum, Daqu, and fermented grains were extracted with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt (EDTA- 2Na)-phosphoric acid (2 g-5 ml) distillation system. A rapid determination method for cyanide contents in sorghum, Daqu, and fermented grains was established combined with automatic flow injection analysis technology. …”
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Designing a helpdesk ticketing system to improve the efficiency of IT support services on an XYZ company-based web-site using the Laravel framework by Mohamad Nur Wahyuddin, Dhanny Permatasari Putri

“…Additionally, the author conducts testing using the Black Box Testing method to ensure the system's functionality. The outcome of this research is a web-based Helpdesk Ticketing System that efficiently assists the IT department in handling employee issues. …”
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Determinantes of the economic efficiency of white onion production (crystal ) in Nineveh Governorate for the production season 2022 ( a field study in Shekhan district ) by Zwaid Abd, Mhasin Al-jebory, Mohammed Al-gresey, Aswan Zedan

“…The variables studied included the quantity of production in Each farm as a dependent variable, and each of the ( area, seeds,no fertilizers, labor, mechanical work, pesticides, and irrigation hours) as independent variables, using the data envelopment analysis method and the statistical program Deap ). Economic efficiency results and components have The results of economic efficiency and, as well as determining the amount of surplus or deficit in each farm. …”
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CORRECTION OF ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION OF MICROCIRCULATION DISTURBANCE, BLOOD BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS, STANDARDS OF EFFICIENCY, AUTONOMIC AND PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL STATUS IN YOUNG ATHLETES W... by V. N. Kim, G. V. Krivulina, V. M. Shevelev, R. S. Karpov, R. G. Khismatullin, I. P. Khismatullina, I. G. Aksenova, Ye. N. Dolgova, E. A. Vashkulatova

“…The function of endothelium of microcirculation vessels, vegetative and psychoemotional status, lipid spectrum and physical efficiency in 43 young sportsmen are corrected with the aid of Tentorium api-phyto products (APP).The following tests were conducted: samples of reactive hyperemia and hyperventilation, ultrasound investigation of brachial artery, determination of performance efficiency, total cholesterin, triglycerides, cortisol, red cells, vegetative and psychoemotional status by the Spielberger’s test and SAN test, as well as biomicroscopy of sclera. …”
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Study of the Efficiency of Heat-Supply Systems with Steam Turbine CHP Plants, Taking into Account Changes in the Temperature of the Delivery Water during Transportation by Suvorov D.M., Tatarinova N.V., Suvorov D.M., Tatarinova N.V., Lyskova

“…The significance of the obtained results lies in the possibility of their use for an accurate assessment of the efficiency of heat supply systems with different heat-ing control schedules and for determining the feasibility of correcting temperature schedules in order to take into account the cooling of delivery water during transportation.…”
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Determination of Phenolic Compounds from Lignin Decomposition Products in Marine Sediments by Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography-High Resolution Mass Spectrometry by Jianbo YANG, Junhui CHEN, Xiuping HE, Jiuming WANG, Ming XIN, Xia SUN, Baodong WANG

“…The degradation degree of terrestrial organic matter in most sampling stations is medium or high, but there is still a small amount of fresh plant debris. The proposed method has the advantages of high efficiency, simple for sample pretreatment, and is a powerful technique for the determination of main decomposition product phenolic compounds of lignin in marine sediments.…”
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The Eco-Efficiency Level Analysis at Various Scales of Robusta Coffee Production of Argopuro Mountain, Jember, Indonesia, Based on Life Cycle Assessment. by Bambang Herry Purnomo, Elida Novita, Ummu At-Ta’anny, Ida Bagus Suryaningrat

“…The aim of this research are first, to determine the environmental impacts that occur in the robusta ground coffee production process; second, to determine the level of eco-efficiency of the robusta ground coffee production process; and third, knowing how to compare the environmental impact and level of eco-efficiency at various scales of ground coffee production.  …”
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