Raising Aid Efficiency with International Development Aid Monitoring and Evaluation Systems by Hans Martin Boehmer, Yury K. Zaytsev

“…Purpose: This article reveals the current efforts of the sovereign new and traditional donors in establishing and operationalizing the international development assistance (IDA) monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to raise the efficiency of IDA programs. Setting: N/A Intervention: N/A Research Design: A review of previous studies and international practicies of IDA M&E. …”
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Towards Efficient Serverless MapReduce Computing on Cloud-Native Platforms by Xu Huang, Rong Gu, Yihua Huang

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An Efficient Energy Management and Control Strategy for a Hybrid Microgrid System by Aymen Kadhim Mohaisen

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Utilizing EfficientNet for sheep breed identification in low-resolution images by Galib Muhammad Shahriar Himel, Md. Masudul Islam, Mijanur Rahaman

“…The classification model we developed has the potential to assist sheep farmers in efficiently distinguishing between different breeds, facilitating more precise assessments and sector-specific classification for various businesses within the industry.…”
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Cost-Efficient Distributed Learning via Combinatorial Multi-Armed Bandits by Maximilian Egger, Rawad Bitar, Antonia Wachter-Zeh, Deniz Gündüz

“…However, this strategy, referred to as <i>adaptive k-sync</i>, neglects the cost of unused computations and of communicating models to workers that reveal a straggling behavior. We propose a cost-efficient scheme that assigns tasks only to <i>k</i> workers, and gradually increases <i>k</i>. …”
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Spermine Significantly Increases the Transfection Efficiency of Cationic Polymeric Gene Vectors by Yue Lv, Jiaoqin Xue, Pengfei Cui, Lin Qiu

“…Through the comparison of different addition sequences of spermine, the optimal complex PEI/Spermine/DNA for transfection efficiency was selected. …”
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Efficiency of face milling hardened steels with cubic boron nitride tools by V.S. Antonyuk

“…This article examines the efficiency of using cubic boron nitride tools in face milling of hardened steels. …”
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Enhancing Urban Parking Efficiency Through Machine Learning Model Integration by Sai Sneha Channamallu, Sharareh Kermanshachi, Jay Michael Rosenberger, Apurva Pamidimukkala

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An energy efficient approach to minimize energy consumption for exterior lighting in Egypt by Mayar Ahmed, Ashraf Ali Ibrahim Nessim

“…Lighting systems are crucial in enhancing architectural aesthetics while promoting energy efficiency in both building facades and outdoor areas, particularly in regions with high energy demands like Egypt. …”
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A Modular Efficiency Determination Formula for Information Retrieval Evaluations and Optimizations by Veli Özcan Budak

“…In the present study, a modular efficiency determination formula (MEDEF) to create different efficiency indicators by focusing on IR system evaluations and optimizations from the usability perspective is proposed. …”
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An analytical framework for enhancing cancer care efficiency in North London hospitals by Elizabeth A. Cooke, Nadia A.S. Smith, Donna Chung, Ben Goretzki, Spencer A. Thomas, Adrienne Flanagan, Craig Gerrand, Neal Navani, Prabhakar Rajan, Ashoke Roy, Clare Schilling, Ellie Smyth, Paul Stimpson, Sandra J. Strauss, Derralynn Hughes

“…We use mathematical and statistical techniques on operational data to examine the impact of different factors on the time to treatment for cancer patients in North London hospitals. …”
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Coordination‐Induced Magnetism Strategy for Highly Selective and Efficient Uranium Separation by Shilei Zhao, Tiantian Feng, Jiacheng Zhang, Meng Cao, Lijuan Feng, Yue Ma, Tao Liu, Yihui Yuan, Ning Wang

“…Abstract Highly efficient separation of dispersed uranium is important for the sustainable development of nuclear industry, and adsorption is the most recognized approach. …”
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Data-efficient prediction of OLED optical properties enabled by transfer learning by Shin Jeong Min, Kim Sanmun, Menabde Sergey G., Park Sehong, Lee In-Goo, Kim Injue, Jang Min Seok

“…Our work proposes a practical approach to designing and optimizing OLED structures with a large number of design parameters to achieve high optical efficiency.…”
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Efficiency of the peripheral and combined gas-distribution in torches of coppers of the TGM-84 by M. A. Taymarov, R. V. Akhmetova, Yu. V. Lavirko, L. I. Kasimova

“…At the same time the main role for increase in efficiency is assigned to computer regulation of a ratio of fuel and air, gas-distribution - central tubular. …”
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Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Smart Glass Technology Evaluation and Selection Model by Nguyen Van Thanh, Nattaporn Chattham, Apichart Pattanaporkratana, Chawalit Jeenanunta, Vannak Seng

“…Additionally, smart glass enhances energy-saving efficiency by intelligently regulating the indoor temperature and natural lighting, thereby reducing overall energy consumption and operational costs. …”
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Influence of Test Protocol on Filtration Efficiency of Medical Face Mask Material by Aurélie Joubert, Ala Bouhanguel, Yves Andrès, Laurence Le Coq

“…Abstract Medical face masks are an efficient protective barrier against the propagation of bacteria and viruses in societies. …”
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Enhancing the computational efficiency of the SGWR model and introducing its software implementation by M. Naser Lessani, Zhenlong Li

“…Furthermore, we incorporated a bi-square kernel function alongside gaussian kernel function, allowing for greater flexibility in spatial weighting and model adaptation to different data structures. The experiment results illustrate that the new SGWR’s computation efficiency is significantly improved, particularly for larger datasets. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness and Efficiency of a Training Program for Tunnel Construction Workers by Zongyong Guo, Huadi Tao, Yanqun Yang, Wei Lin

“…To minimize accidents associated with tunnel construction while keeping its benefits, it is important to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of training programs for construction workers. …”
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A Refined and Efficient CNN Algorithm for Remote Sensing Object Detection by Bingqi Liu, Peijun Mo, Shengzhe Wang, Yuyong Cui, Zhongjian Wu

“…To address this, a refined and efficient object-detection algorithm (RE-YOLO) has been proposed in this paper for remote sensing images. …”
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Dependence of the Radiation Synthesis Efficiency of Ceramics Based on Tungstates on the Flow Power by Г.К. Алпысова, И.П. Денисов, Ж.К. Бакиева, Е.В. Канева, Е.В. Доморов, А.К. Тусупбекова

“…The effect of mutual influence of charge components on the efficiency of synthesis of two- component systems was found. …”
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