The results of experimental studies to assess the efficiency of hot water treatment of asphalt-resin-paraffin deposits by V. S. Gorbachenko

“…As part of the research, tests were conducted using various coolant injection parameters to determine the optimal conditions for maximum efficiency. The paper also presents a method to enhance the efficiency of thermal treatment with hot water. …”
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An Effective Modeling Approach for High Efficient Solar Cell Using Virtual Wafer Fabrication Tools by Khomdram Jolson Singh, Subir K. Sarkar

“…In this paper, a novel method for developing a realistic model of an efficient solar cell is presented. An efficient model of a Dual Junction InGaP/GaAs solar cell having GaAs tunnel diode is prepared and fully simulated using Silvaco VWF/ATLAS code. …”
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State-of-the-art efficiency determination of a wind turbine drivetrain on a nacelle test bench by H. Zhang, P. Weidinger, C. Mester, Z. Song, M. Heller, A. Dubowik, B. Tegtmeier, K. Eustorgi

“…It further presents the results from two tests of different types to demonstrate the process of efficiency determination, the analysis of uncertainty and the consequent comparability of the tests. …”
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Two-Layer Optimization of Regional Integrated Energy System Considering Exergy Efficiency and Multiple Uncertainties by Ling LU, Tao YUAN, Bo YANG, Xin LI, Yang LU, Qiuping PU, Xin ZHANG

“…In order to realize high quality and efficiency utilization of energy while improving the reliability of system energy supply, the concept of exergy is introduced into regional integrated energy system containing a high proportion of renewable energy, and a two-layer optimization method is proposed considering exergy efficiency and multiple uncertainties. …”
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Recent Efficient Iterative Algorithms on Cognitive Radio Cooperative Spectrum Sensing to Improve Reliability and Performance by Mohsen Akbari, Ahmed Wasif Reza, Kamarul Ariffin Noordin, Kaharudin Dimyati, Mohsen Riahi Manesh, Mohammad Nour Hindia

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Design of a Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector With Dual-Broadband and High Detection Efficiency by Fan Zheng, Ruiying Xu, Yajun Chen, Guanghao Zhu, Biaobing Jin, Lin Kang, Weiwei Xu, Jian Chen, Peiheng Wu

“…Compared with the SNSPD in previous studies, our device exhibits a property of high efficiency and dual broadband. Based on the transmission line theory, the structure is abstractedly expressed as an equivalent circuit model and a design method is presented. …”
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Rapid and efficient optical tissue clearing for volumetric imaging of the intact and injured spinal cord in mice by Andrew W. Buxton, Frank L. Jalufka, Margaret E. Hruska, Jack R. Kubaney, Dylan A. McCreedy, Dylan A. McCreedy

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Optimization of ZnS synthesis through the incorporation of monoethanolamine (MEA) for the efficient photocatalytic production of H2 by Cinthia-García Mendoza, J. I. Rodríguez Arias, Getsemani Morales-Mendoza, Socorro Oros-Ruiz, David Garcia-Zaleta, Dora María Frías Márquez, Ruth Lezama García, Rosendo López-González

“…However, the photocatalytic efficiency is significantly improved due to the role of the MEA molecule in facilitating electron transfer, which favors electron–hole separation and consequently reduces the recombination rate. …”
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Nitrogen and phosphorus adsorption efficiency and mechanism of zeolite and biochar-based amendments in improving ecological substrate by Xinlong Zhou, Lin Gui, Henglin Xiao, Yunfeng Shi, Jiaqi Dou

“…Ecological substrate is an efficient approach to reducing non-point source pollution. …”
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Business Efficiency: Insights from Visegrad Four Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic by Pavol Durana, Erika Kovalova, Roman Blazek, Klaudia Bicanovska

“…Efficiency is one of the tenets in assessing the financial health of an enterprise. …”
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Synthesis of CuO/Co3O4 Coaxial Heterostructures for Efficient and Recycling Photodegradation by R. X. Chen, S. L. Zhu, J. Mao, Z. D. Cui, X. J. Yang, Y. Q. Liang, Z. Y. Li

“…The highly efficient CuO/Co3O4 composite photocatalyst with different morphologies has been synthesized directly on Cu wire mesh by controlling the composition of cobalt-containing solid precursors via a simple hydrothermal method. …”
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Rapid Joule-heating synthesis of metal/carbon-based electrocatalysts for efficient carbon dioxide reduction by Weijian Guo, Xueying Cao, Ao Zhou, Wenwen Cai, Jintao Zhang

“…When used as electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction, bismuth-, indium-, and tin/carbon-carrier-based catalysts exhibit excellent Faraday efficiencies of 92.8%, 86.4%, and 73.3%, respectively, for formate generation in flow cells. …”
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Exploring multiple optimization algorithms in transfer learning with EfficientNet models for agricultural insect classification by Hoang-Tu Vo, Nhon Nguyen Thien, Kheo Chau Mui, Huan Lam Le, Phuc Pham Tien

“…Experimental results show notable performance differences between optimization algorithms across all EfficiencyNet models in the study. …”
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Environmental impact of fertilizers’ use in crop production in Mexico: (In)efficient use for domestic demand or exports? by María‐José Ibarrola‐Rivas, Saúl Basurto‐Hernández, Diana‐Karen Ysimoto‐Monroy

“…This paper takes advantage of an unexplored plot‐level database for Mexico to construct a fertilizer use efficiency (FUE) indicator to examine how farmers use fertilizers in different cropping systems. …”
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Efficient design of automated guided vehicle systems in operating theatres via discrete events simulation by Yao Ge, Marcus Eng Hock Ong, Sean Shao Wei Lam

“…To determine the most efficient design of the AGV system in OTs, relative efficiency across design alternatives were evaluated with the super-efficiency data envelopment analysis (S-DEA). …”
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Intelligent Formation Protocol: An Approach for Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Network Performance in Wireless Sensor Networks by Hayder Ayad Khudhair

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Extraction efficiency of Graptophyllum pictum: influence of methods and durations on bioactive compound recovery and antioxidant capacity by F. A. Makkiyah, D. L. Pradana, G. Yodi, W. Nurcholis

“…In contrast, CSE and UAE demonstrated moderate efficiency, with longer extraction times generally enhancing yield but reducing consistency. …”
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Riboflavin based setup as an alternative method for a preliminary screening of face mask filtration efficiency by Aida Cavallo, Tamer Al Kayal, Giorgio Soldani, Paola Losi, Lorena Tedeschi

“…The proposed setup is composed of a commercial aerosol generator commonly used for aerosol therapy, custom 3D printed aerosol chamber and sample holder, a filter for downstream riboflavin detection and a vacuum pump. The filtration efficiency of four different masks was assessed using the riboflavin-based setup and the bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE). …”
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Employing Efficient Algorithms to Reduce the Distance Traveled in Location-Routing Problems Considering Travel and Service by Amir-Mohammad Golmohammadi, Alireza Goli, Hasan Rasay

“…Several problems of different sizes are introduced and solved to evaluate the efficiency of the solutions. …”
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Energy efficiency decision-making in non-energy intensive industries: content and social network analysis by Jonatas Campos Martins, Maria Isabel Wolf Motta Morandi, Daniel Pacheco Lacerda, Barbara Pisoni Bender Andrade

“…Abstract Paper aims The present study aims to identify the limitations of the artifacts used in the decision-making process in the adoption of energy efficiency measures in productive systems, using non-intensive energy companies as a delimitation. …”
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