CFD model simulation and experimental testing of a household husky biomass cook stove by Adem Tibesso Kole, Venkata Ramayya Ancha

“…These results also show that changing the fuel inlet diameter can affect the stove's efficiency. The experimental performance was evaluated by the water boiling test (WBT) version 4.2.3 using two pots of different sizes with coffee husk and rice husk biomass, while also employing the heterogeneous testing procedure (HTP) protocol with 3 L, 5 L, and 6.4 L for high, medium, and low-level test phases. …”
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Measurement-Based Assessment of Energy Performance and Thermal Comfort in Households Under Non-Controllable Conditions by George M. Stavrakakis, Dimitris Bakirtzis, Dimitrios Tziritas, Panagiotis L. Zervas, Emmanuel Fotakis, Sofia Yfanti, Nikolaos Savvakis, Dimitris A. Katsaprakakis

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Soil and climate factors affect the nutrient resorption characteristics of desert shrub roots in Xinjiang, China by Yan Luo, Yan Luo, Yan Luo, Wenya Wei, Yaxuan Wang, Tianai Xue, Kaijuan Du

“…Our study was designed to compare nutrient resorption efficiency patterns among shrub species and assess how the these patterns respond to variations in climatic conditions and edaphic properties.ResultsThe results indicated that nitrogen resorption efficiency (NRE), phosphorus resorption efficiency (PRE), and potassium resorption efficiency (KRE) for all plants were 29.14 ± 0.98%, 37.58 ± 0.92%, and 42.20 ± 0.93%, respectively. …”
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Evaluation of municipal waste collection performance using operational data by G.M. Hoang, H.T.T. Ha, N.T.L. Le, N.D. Toan

“…Data on waste volume collected by trucks, waste volume at collection points, and operational time of trucks throughout a working day were collected by survey. The operational efficiency indicators, including the deadhead rate, waste collected per distance unit, stopping time rate, and costs, are estimated to evaluate the effectiveness of municipal solid waste collection services.FINDINGS: The results indicate that solid waste collection efficiency of 1.67 tons/kilometers is low for high-density population areas. …”
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Optimizing Semen Cryopreservation in Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goats: Combined Effects of Centrifugation Parameters and L-Proline Supplementation by Jiaxin Qin, Pingping Liu, Jun Cai, Shuai Wang, Ulzii Bilik, Liwen He, Wei Zhang

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Comprehensive workflow with optical navigation in minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a retrospective study by Kangheng Niu, Zhenzhen Tao, Le Cheng, Zhong Wei, Hui Kang, Tanjun Wei, Biwang Huang, Feng Xu, Chengjie Xiong

“…Conclusion The optical navigation system enhances the precision and efficiency of MIS-TLIF. OMIS-TLIF demonstrated superior clinical outcomes compared with CMIS-TLIF, with improved accuracy of instrument placement, a shorter surgery times and learning curve. …”
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The search for best fertilizer combination to increase wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield in north-western Ethiopia by Gizachew Kebede Biratu, Eyasu Elias, Abebe Worku, Yihenew G. Selassie, Samuel Gameda, Tesfaye Shiferaw Sida

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Use of mulberry leaf meal in fattening diets for rabbits: a comprehensive approach from animals to consumers by I. Biasato, M. Renna, G.L. Cerutti, F. Maccagno, C. Lussiana, I. Ferrocino, S. Bellezza Oddon, C. Caimi, G. Xiccato, A. Trocino, A. Pauciullo, A. Brugiapaglia, L. Gasco

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Comparative Effect of Multi-Dose Contrast Median on Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography Workflow of Nurses and Hospital Efficiency: A Multi-CenterReal-World Prospective Observati... by Chen Zhang, Zhilei Fan, Feng Ma, Da Li, Yingyao Chen, Yan Wei

“…Conclusion. Through difference and correlation analysis on real-world data, this study suggests that, considering safety, the use of a multi-dose bulk IV contrast agent is more time-saving and efficient for Chinese nurses and medical institutions compared with that of a single-dose package.…”
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Comparison of sustained low-efficiency dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy in patients in the intensive care unit with acute kidney injury: A search for a safe and ra... by Satyanarayana Garre, Swarna Deepak Kuragayala, Somashekar Mudigonda

“…INTRODUCTION: In recent years, sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED) has emerged as a viable alternative to continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for critically ill patients experiencing acute kidney injury (AKI). …”
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Development and Implementation of a Clinical Decision Support System to Enhance Efficiency and Accuracy in Medication Prescription Review in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Retrospecti... by Lin M, He Y, He P, Jiang H, Luo H, Dai H, Yu L

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PCR-detection rates of T. pallidum ssp. pallidum in swab samples from the Czech Republic (2004–2022): Combined RPR, IgM, and PCR tests efficiently detect active syphilis by Eliška Vrbová, Petra Pospíšilová, Eliška Dastychová, Martina Kojanová, Miluše Kreidlová, Daniela Vaňousová, Filip Rob, Přemysl Procházka, Alena Krchňáková, Vladimír Vašků, Radim Strnadel, Olga Faustmannová, Monika Dvořáková Heroldová, Ivana Kuklová, Hana Zákoucká, David Šmajs

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Bovine Host Genetic Variation Influences Rumen Microbial Methane Production with Best Selection Criterion for Low Methane Emitting and Efficiently Feed Converting Hosts Based on Me... by Rainer Roehe, Richard J Dewhurst, Carol-Anne Duthie, John A Rooke, Nest McKain, Dave W Ross, Jimmy J Hyslop, Anthony Waterhouse, Tom C Freeman, Mick Watson, R John Wallace

“…Rumen metagenomic profiling was undertaken to investigate links between microbial genes and methane emissions or feed conversion efficiency. Sire progeny groups differed significantly in their methane emissions measured in respiration chambers. …”
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Habilidad combinatoria general y específica de líneas endogámicas de maíz tolerantes a bajo fósforo General and specific combining ability of efficient corn inbreeds to low phospho... by Fredy Antonio Salazar Villarreal, Luis Alberto Narro León, Franco Alirio Vallejo Cabrera

“…<br>Twelve corn inbreeds contrasting in P use efficiency available at CIMMYT collection of CIAT, Colombia were studied. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Host Cell Entry Efficiency and Neutralization Sensitivity of Emerging SARS-CoV-2 Lineages KP.2, KP.2.3, KP.3, and LB.1 by Nianzhen Chen, Katharina Emma Decker, Sebastian R. Schulz, Amy Kempf, Inga Nehlmeier, Anna-Sophie Moldenhauer, Alexandra Dopfer-Jablonka, Georg M. N. Behrens, Metodi V. Stankov, Luis Manthey, Hans-Martin Jäck, Markus Hoffmann, Stefan Pöhlmann, Prerna Arora

“…This study indicates that KP.2, KP.2.3, KP.3, and LB.1 differ in ACE2 interactions and the efficiency of lung cell entry and suggest that evasion of neutralizing antibodies drove the emergence of these variants.…”
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Judicious Molecular Design of 5H‑Dithieno[3,2‑b:2′,3′‑d]Pyran‐based Hole‐Transporting Materials for Highly Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells by Kun‐Mu Lee, Chia‐Hui Lin, Chia‐Chi Chang, Ting‐Yu Yang, Wei‐Hao Chiu, Wei‐Chen Chu, Ya‐Ho Chang, Sie‐Rong Li, Shih‐I Lu, Hsiao‐Chi Hsieh, Kang‐Ling Liau, Chia Hui Hu, Chih‐Hung Chen, Yun‐Shuo Liu, Wei‐Chun Chou, Mandy M. Lee, Shih‐Sheng Sun, Yu‐Tai Tao, Yan‐Duo Lin

“…Moreover, the PSCs devices with CF3 series HTMs exhibited excellent long‐term stability under different conditions.…”
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High efficiency particulate air filters and heat & moisture exchanger filters increase positive end-expiratory pressure in helmet continuous positive airway pressure: A bench-top s... by E. Rezoagli, G. Coppola, L. Dezza, A. Galesi, G.P. Gallo, R. Fumagalli, G. Bellani, G. Foti, A. Lucchini

“…Specific filters (i.e. High Efficiency Particulate Air filter: HEPA; Heat & Moisture Exchanger Filter: HMEF) were used to prevent Sars-CoV2 environmental dispersion and were connected to the CPAP helmet. …”
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Efficient electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 on an Ag catalyst in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium ethylsulfate, with its co-catalytic role as a supporting electrolyte during the reducti... by Sayyar Muhammad, Asad Ali

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Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of CQDs-Modified Layered g-C₃N₄/Flower-like ZnO Heterojunction for Efficient Degradation of Ciprofloxacin by Qing Liu, Wei Deng, Hai Zhang, Jiajun Fang, Yushi Xie, Congwen Liu, Xiaochen Han, Xiaoling Xu, Zuowan Zhou

“…Photocatalytic degradation has the advantages of high efficiency and stability compared with traditional antibiotic treatment. …”
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Impact Investigation of Structural Parameters and Inlet Exhaust Gas Boundary Conditions on Particles Trapping Efficiency of Carrier Wall in GPF Based on a Non-Homogeneous Dynamic E... by Zhiyuan Hu, Jiayi Shen, Xinshun Gao, Piqiang Tan, Diming Lou

“…A bench test was conducted to validate the model on a GS61 1.5 L direct injection gasoline engine, combined with three particle filters of different structural parameters. Based on the proposed model, the influence of structural parameters and inlet tail gas boundary conditions, as well as the inlet particle’s properties, on the filtration efficiency of the carrier wall was investigated. …”
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