Development and properties of a new doxorubicin carrier based on surface-modified iron zero-valent microparticles with high encapsulation efficiency and the possibility of its cont... by A. Di Martino, S. S. Vlasov, A. M. Guryev, M. S. Yusubov, P. S. Postnikov, M. V. Belousov

“…A carrier based on microparticles of zero-valent iron with covalently attached to the surface chitosan (Fe-CS) was obtained. The efficiency of encapsulation, the loading capacity of doxorubicin was determined and the possibility of its controlled release under the influence of an ultrasonic field at different pH values was confirmed. …”
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Improvement of Micro-Hole Processing in SiC_f/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composite Using Efficient Two-Step Laser Drilling by Yue Cao, Bin Wang, Zhehang Li, Jiajia Wang, Yinan Xiao, Qingyang Zeng, Xinfeng Wang, Wenwu Zhang, Qunli Zhang, Liyuan Sheng

“…SiC_f/SiC ceramic matrix composite (CMC), a hard and brittle material, faces significant challenges in efficient and high-quality processing of small-sized shapes. …”
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Comparison of the Clinical Outcomes and Efficiencies of HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound), Da Vinci Robotic Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery for Uterine Fibroids: A Systemat... by Altangerel Otgontuya, Cherng-Jye Jeng, Trong-Neng Wu, Linus T. Chuang, Jenta Shen

“…Background: To compare the clinical outcomes and treatment efficiencies of advanced surgical treatments including High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgery in the uterine fibroid patients. …”
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Performance Analysis of Gas-Pump-Driven Free-cooling Unit in a Small Data Center by Xue Lianzheng, Ma Guoyuan, Zhou Feng, Li Fuping, Yan Xianghui, Jiang Mingjian

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Influence of the effectiveness of raw materials on the reliability of thermoelectric cooling devices. Part 2: Two-stage thermoelectric devices by V. P. Zaykov, V. I. Meshcheryakov, Yu. I. Zhuravlev

“…Thus, it is shown that the increase in the thermoelectric efficiency of initial materials can significantly reduce the failure rate and increase the probability of failure-free operation of the two-stage thermoelectric devices depending on temperature difference and the current mode of operation.…”
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Problematic Aspects of the Evaluation of the Epidemiological Effectiveness of Vaccination against Tick-BORNE Encephalitis by N. A. Penyevskaya, N. V. Rudakov, S. A. Rudakova

“…In addition, COEF and IEF do not allow to compare the efficiency of vaccination in different areas in physical and monetary units.Based on the analysis of the literature data on immunogenicity of modern vaccines against TBE, protective titer of antibodies and results of field tests of vaccine efficacy in the conditions of total coverage of the population with vaccinations, the authors conclude that the third generation vaccines against TBE protect against disease 95–98% of persons attacked by ticks. …”
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Аssessment of the Effectiveness of Etiotropic Prophylaxis of Tick-Borne Infections: the Systematization of concepts and methodological features by N. A. Penyevskaya, N. V. Rudakov

“…In addition, COEF and IEF do not allow to compare the efficiency of vaccination in different areas in physical and monetary units. …”
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Performance Evaluation Indexes in Public Administration Some issues of their actual usefulness by Laura Tampieri

“…There are many international studies about this subject, especially from the point of view of efficiency, effectiveness and adequacy. The used approach considers the difference among these indicators based on the level of difficulty in PA implementation. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Uplink Cell-Free Massive MIMO Network Under Weichselberger Rician Fading Channel by Birhanu Dessie, Javed Shaikh, Georgi Iliev, Maria Nenova, Umar Syed, K. Kiran Kumar

“…It has the ability to provide high spectral efficiency (SE) as well as improved coverage and interference management, compared to traditional cellular networks. …”
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Evaluation and Estimation of Outputs and Inputs in Inverse Data Envelopment Analysis with Interval Data by Hossein Jafari

“…Originality/Value: The problem was implemented in the unit under the second evaluation and showed different results in different cases, although this is important for all units under assessment.…”
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Investigations on the Innovation Model of Exergy Effectiveness of Air Conditioning System for Operating Cleanrooms by Dmytro Harasym, Volodymyr Labay

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THE CALCULATED INDICATORS’ FORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM’S EVALUATION by S. M. Mochalin, M. E. Kasper

“…The article demonstrates the approaches to the correlation between the efficiency and effectiveness  concepts and gives the most significant interpretations of the effectiveness in accordance with the standards.Materials and methods: The methods and tools of quality management, of the system, the structural and comparative analysis are used in the research. …”
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ON IDENTIFICATION OF CONCRETE PLASTICIZING ADDITIVES by P. I. Yukhnevskiy, G. T. Schirokij

“…As an identification is not made during product delivery for testing and while carrying out the testing there is difference in the results of investigations and finally construction products suffer from their poor quality. …”
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Enhancement of Yellow Light Extraction Efficiency of Y ₃Al ₅O ₁₂:Ce ^3+ Ceramic Converters Using a 2-D TiO ₂ Hexagonal-... by Haiding Sun, Alan Piquette, Madis Raukas, Theodore D. Moustakas

“…The effects of 2-D hexagonal-lattice TiO ₂ photonic crystal layers on the directional light extraction efficiency of low-scattering (Y _1-xCe _x) ₃Al ₅O ₁₂ (YAG:Ce ^3+) ceramic converters have been investigated. …”
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Enhancing Both TM- and TE-Polarized Light Extraction Efficiency of AlGaN-Based Deep Ultraviolet Light-Emitting Diode via Air Cavity Extractor With Vertical Sidewall by Yonghui Zhang, Yuxin Zheng, Ruilin Meng, Ce Sun, Kangkai Tian, Chong Geng, Zi-Hui Zhang, Guoxu Liu, Wengang Bi

“…In this work, we investigate the effect of sidewall angle, height and space of an air cavity extractor (AC-Extractor) on the polarization-dependent light extraction efficiency (LEE) for AlGaN-based deep-ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (DUV LEDs) using three-dimensional finite difference time-domain method. …”
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Residential indoor air quality assessment in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria by Musibau Omoakin Jelili, Olajoke Abolade, Abimbola Theophilus Alabi, Joalane Marunye

“…Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) showed a significant difference in mean indoor PM10 for the different building types (F = 9.811, p = 0.0005) with rooming buildings having the highest concentration (429.23 μg/m3). …”
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NONADIABATIC RECTIFICATION CONTACT DEVICES by Voinov N.A., Zemtsov D.A., Zhukova O.P.

“…While rotating the plates in the column reflux under heat rectification the overall efficiency of the stage increased 2 times. The highest efficiency of separation in distillation columns is achieved when the thermal difference between the steam temperature at the top stage and cooling water in this stage in a dephlegmator at is 8-25 °C. …”
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Employing thermochromic material to improve the building thermal environment in Qingdao city by Chenxi Hu, Wenkai Fu, Xi Meng, Fan He, Hiroatsu Fukuda

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Rapid standardized operating rooms (RAPSTOR) in thyroid and parathyroid surgery by Hannah Ernst, Leigh Sowerby, Axel Sahovaler, Danielle Macneil, Anthony Nichols, John Yoo, Richard Hilsden, Julie Strychowsky, Kevin Fung

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the impact of a high efficiency rapid standardized OR (RAPSTOR) for hemithyroid/parathyroid surgery using standardized equipment sets (SES) and consecutive case scheduling (CCS) on turnover times (TOT), average case volumes, patient outcomes, hospital costs and OR efficiency/stress. …”
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SUBJECTIVE CRITERIA OF SELF-ACTIVITY CONTROL OF THE RUSSIAN AND SLOVENIAN MANAGERS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE by E. Boštjančič, F. S. Ismagilova, G. S. Miroljubova, N. Jansha

“…The research confirmed and expanded theoretical theses on national cultural differences in managerial processes of work evaluation efficiency.Practical significance. …”
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