The Effects of AI-Supported Autonomous Irrigation Systems on Water Efficiency and Plant Quality: A Case Study of <i>Geranium psilostemon</i> Ledeb by Gülcay Ercan Oğuztürk, Caner Murat, Meryem Yurtseven, Türker Oğuztürk

“…This study investigates the effects of an AI-supported irrigation system on the production of natural plant species and irrigation efficiency at Rize Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University. …”
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The Impact of New Urbanization on Urban Land Green Use Efficiency in the Middle and Lower Yellow River, China: An Analysis Based on Spatial Correlation Networks by Jianji An, Qiangjun Su, Xuefeng Yuan

“…Rapid urbanization has posed serious challenges to urban land use, especially in the green and efficient use of land. However, existing research rarely combines new urbanization with urban land green use efficiency (ULGUE), despite its significant importance for promoting regional sustainable development. …”
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Intermittent hypoxic stimulation promotes efficient expression of Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and exerts a chondroprotective effect in an animal osteoarthritis model. by Ryota Cha, Shuji Nakagawa, Yuji Arai, Atsuo Inoue, Naoki Okubo, Yuta Fujii, Kenta Kaihara, Kei Nakamura, Tsunao Kishida, Osam Mazda, Kenji Takahashi

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Seed Halopriming: An Efficient Technique to Improve Germination and Growth Characteristics of Ornamental Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) Under Salt Stress by Azadeh Mousavi Bazaz, Hajar Nemati, Amir Ali Salavati Nik

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OPTIMAL PORTFOLIO FORMATION USING MEAN VARIANCE EFFICIENT PORTFOLIO AND CAPITAL ASSET PRICING MODEL WITH ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK AS STOCK SELECTION METHOD by Emy Siswanah, Siti Maslihah, Agustina Anggraini, Muhammad Malik Hakim

“…This study aims to determine the performance of an optimal portfolio formed using ANN as a stock selection method and MVEP (Mean-Variance Efficient Portfolio) and CAPM (Capital Asset Pricing Model) to determine stock weights. …”
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Estimation of yield and nitrogen use efficiencies in hybrid maize varieties through site specific nitrogen management based on leaf color chart (LCC) by Suhail Fayaz, Raihana Habib Kanth, Tauseef A. Bhat, Eajaz Ahmad Dar, Zahoor Ahmad Shah, Moneesa Bashir, Aijaz Nazir, Bilkees Jamsheed, Mohd. Salim Mir, Zahoor A. Dar, Shailja Sharma, Aabid Hussain Lone, Dawood Yousuf, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Mohamed A. Mattar, Ali Salem

“…Integrating leaf color chart assessments into maize cultivation practices can provide a practical and cost-effective approach for tailoring nitrogen applications, leading to improved resource-use efficiency and sustainable maize production. To perceive the specific leaf color chart (LCC) value for precision maneuvering of nitrogen in different maize hybrids, a field experiment was carried out at the research farm of Division of Agronomy, FoA, Wadura, Sopore, SKUAST-Kashmir, in the years 2019 and 2020 (Kharif seasons). …”
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Efficient identification of genomic insertions and surrounding regions in two transgenic maize events using third-generation single-molecule nanopore sequencing technology by Qing Liu, Qi Wang, Lihua Ning, Ziqi Chen, Chuang Zhang, Yang Liu, Buxuan Qian, Jia Guo, Yuejia Yin

“…In this study, the maize nitrate-efficient utilization gene ZmNRT1.1 A was introduced into maize variety y822 using transgenic technology, producing transgenic maize events ND4401 and ND4403 with enhanced tolerance to low nitrogen stress. …”
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Improving feed efficiency and antioxidant properties in Thai native chickens by supplementing Thai rice paddy herb (Limnophila aromatic (Lam.) Merr.) powder by Chaiwat Jekmadan, Surachai Suwanlee, Bancha Suebsima, Chaowalit Yuajit, Jinda Glinubon, Nopporn Tantisirin, Wichan Kaewluan, Chawalit Siriboon, Chawalit Siriboon

“…Taken together, these findings indicated that Thai native chickens fed Thai rice paddy herb powder increased feed efficiency without changing meat quality or carcass characteristics. …”
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Efficient Design of a Terahertz Metamaterial Dual-Band Absorber Using Multi-Objective Firefly Algorithm Based on a Multi-Cooperative Strategy by Guilin Li, Yan Huang, Yurong Wang, Weiwei Qu, Hu Deng, Liping Shang

“…These results confirmed that the proposed dual-band metamaterial absorber design is efficient, representing a significant step toward the development of metamaterial devices.…”
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Effect of Phosphorus and Zinc Fertilization on Yield and Nutrient Use Efficiency of Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) in Tigray Highlands of Northern Ethiopia by Mulugeta Sebhatleab, Girmay Gebresamuel, Gebreyohannes Girmay, Yemane Tsehaye, Mitiku Haile

“…This study investigated the effect of different P and Zn fertilizer combinations on wheat yield and nutrient use efficiency across three locations in Tigray, Ethiopia. …”
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Physicochemical properties, microstructure, and encapsulation efficiency of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis. L) extract microencapsulated by freeze-drying using whey protein isola... by Mohammad Ganje, Seyed Saeed Sekhavatizadeh, Mohammad Reza Mozafarian, Seyedeh Sedigheh Hashemi

“…The effect of various wall formulations (MD/WPI ratio) on encapsulation efficiency (EE)%, and viscosity, were studied. Moreover, the release of polyphenols in water was measured for 60 min. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Energy Efficiency in Conventional, Modular, and 3D-Printing Construction Using Building Information Modeling and Multi-Criteria Decision-Making by Abdullah Al Masri, Assed N. Haddad, Mohammad K. Najjar

“…Different construction methods are being applied worldwide, such as conventional, modular, and 3D-printing methods, to increase energy efficiency in buildings. …”
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Dose of Incorporated Immunodominant Antigen in Recombinant BCG Impacts Modestly on Th1 Immune Response and Protective Efficiency against Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Mice by Hui Ma, Kang Wu, Fang Liu, Hua Yang, Han Kang, Ning-Ning Chen, Qin Yuan, Wen-Jiang Zhou, Xiao-Yong Fan

“…These two rBCG strains were used to vaccinate C57BL/6 mice and exploit dose of incorporated antigen in rBCG to optimize immune response and protective efficiency against M. tb challenge in mouse model. The results showed that rBCG strains overexpressing Ag856A2 at differential levels induced different antigen-specific IFN-γ production and comparable number of M. tb-specific CD4 T cells expressing IL-2. …”
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Efficiency Improvement on Indium Tin Oxide Films for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using Oxygen Plasma by Bias-Magnetron RF Sputtering Process by Wittawat Poonthong, Narong Mungkung, Tanes Tanitteerapan, Theerapong Maneepen, Apidat Songruk, Khanchai Tunlasakun, Anumut Siricharoenpanich, Somchai Arunrungrusmi, Nat Kasayapanand

“…When comparing the DSSCs efficiency (η) test results, we found that at a gas flow rate of 100 sccm, the highest efficiency value showed 9.5%. …”
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Biomethane Production from Untreated and Treated Brewery’s Spent Grain: Feasibility of Anaerobic Digestion After Pretreatments According to Biogas Yield and Energy Efficiency by Jessica Di Mario, Alberto Maria Gambelli, Giovanni Gigliotti

“…This comprehensive analysis highlights the energy efficiency of different treatments, identifying which process should be improved.…”
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The Impact of Cultivated Land Fragmentation on Farmers’ Ecological Efficiency of Cultivated Land Use Based on the Moderating and Mediating Effects of the Cultivated Land Management... by Xianhui Hu, Xiaxia Lin, Gaohui Wen, Yi Zhou, Hao Zhou, Siqi Lin, Dongyang Yue

“…The research results indicate that: (1) The mean ecological efficiency of cultivated land use among the total sample households was 0.822, and the eco-efficiency in the plains was slightly lower than that in the hilly areas. (2) The scale of cultivated land management played a moderating role in the impact of cultivated land fragmentation on ecological efficiency, with differences observed between topographical types. …”
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The efficiency of treatment with a combined chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride drug for knee and hip osteoarthritis: intermediate results of a Russian observational... by A. M. Lila, L. I. Alekseeva, K. A. Telyshev, A. A. Baranov, E. A. Trofimov

“…The proportion of patients with a ≥20% increase in different subscale scores ranged from 42.6 to 67.4% for KOA and from 47.6 to 66.4% for HOA.Most (89.1%) patients took Theraflex® for ≥3 months. 76,1% of patients were satisfied with treatment efficiency. …”
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Coupled effects of blended urea application under the ridge-furrow system on spring maize productivity and water-nitrogen use efficiency in the Loess Plateau by Fan Zhang, Mengru Chen, Qiqi Chen, Yingying Xing, Xiukang Wang

“…Ridge-furrow system significantly improves the yield and resource utilization efficiency of rain-fed spring maize, but its underlying mechanism with different urea application strategies remains unclear. …”
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Multi-split nitrogen application via drip irrigation improved dry matter accumulation, nitrogen uptake and utilization efficiency in flue-cured tobacco by Abdullah Khan, Chuanxi Peng, Keling Chen, Xinghua Ma

“…The treatments differed in terms of N application timing and proportions. …”
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Enhanced stability and binding efficiency of liposomal andrographolide complexes targeting human papillomavirus for cervical cancer therapy: Molecular docking and molecular dynamic... by Dwi Hudiyanti, Rahmalillah Khairiah, Parsaoran Siahaan, Fadzilah Adibah Abdul Majid, Enny Fachriyah, Nor Hafizah Zakaria

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