Breaking down the barriers to clean air: The effects of China’s Zero-Waste City policy on PM2.5 concentration by Wei Wang

“…This study employs panel data from 293 Chinese cities from 2014 to 2022 to systematically analyze the impact of the Zero-Waste City policy on PM2.5 concentration using a difference-in-differences model. The findings indicate that the policy not only directly reduces PM2.5 concentration but also indirectly curbs PM2.5 emissions by enhancing green innovation and green economic efficiency. …”
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A Single-Field Finite Difference Time-Domain Method Verified Using a Novel Antenna Design with an Artificial Magnetic Conductor Enhanced Structure by Yongjun Qi, Weibo Liang, Yilan Hu, Liang Zhang, Cheng You, Yuxiang Zhang, Tianrun Yan, Hongxing Zheng

“…The Finite Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method is a powerful tool for electromagnetic field analysis. …”
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Changes of brain structure and structural covariance networks in Parkinson’s disease with different sides of onset by Tianqi Xu, Zhihuai Deng, Yinhui Yu, Wenchao Duan, Zeyu Ma, Haoran Liu, Lianling Li, Moxuan Zhang, Siyu Zhou, Pengda Yang, Xueyan Qin, Zhenyu Zhang, Fangang Meng, Fangang Meng, Fangang Meng, Yuchen Ji

“…In our SCNs analysis, LPD patients exhibited increased normalized characteristic path length and decreased small-world index in CSA-based networks, while in CT-based networks, they showed increased small-world index and global efficiency compared to RPD. No significant differences in nodal characteristics were observed in either CSA-based or CT-based networks between the two groups.ConclusionIn patients with LPD, reductions in CSA observed in the right PCUN, right SMG, left IPL, and left LING may be associated with cognitive impairments and hallucinations among non-motor symptoms of PD. …”
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Thermal performance evaluation of a parabolic trough collector receiver: A numerical study of three heat exchanger configurations by Ayoub Oumachtaq, Mohammed Halimi, Malika Ouhadou, Youssef El Hassouani, Mohamed Hajjaj, Choukri Messaoudi

“…The temperature difference and distribution within the receiver are examined at three specific cross-sections. …”
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Does digitalization improve firm-level energy efficiency? Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment in China by Hongyu Long, Yan Wang, Anqi Wu, Xiang Zhang, Sergio Sammarchi, Jia Li, Chenyang Yu

“…Employing propensity score matching (PSM-DID) to estimate the difference-in-difference model, our analysis reveals that BCP implementation leads to a 10.5% and 11.3% enhancement in coal and oil firm energy efficiency, respectively, while resulting in a 17.2% decrease in electricity firm energy efficiency. …”
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Assessment of the operating mode of BelAZ dump trucks by the criterion of the efficiency of use of the resource of their internal combustion engine by Maslyukov S.P.

“…The difference in the efficiency of using the internal combustion engine resource was established when changing the operating mode of a dump truck, relative to the gentle mode.…”
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A Compact Scheme for a Partial Integro-Differential Equation with Weakly Singular Kernel by J. Biazar, A. Aasaraai, M. B. Mehrlatifan

“…Numerical examples are provided to confirm the theoretical prediction and to show that the combination of the compact finite difference approximation and product trapezoidal method give an efficient method for solving a partial integro-differential equation.…”
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Enhancing the trustworthiness of chaos and synchronization of chaotic satellite model: a practice of discrete fractional-order approaches by Saima Rashid, Sher Zaman Hamidi, Saima Akram, Moataz Alosaimi, Yu-Ming Chu

“…Abstract Accurate development of satellite maneuvers necessitates a broad orbital dynamical system and efficient nonlinear control techniques. For achieving the intended formation, a framework of a discrete fractional difference satellite model is constructed by the use of commensurate and non-commensurate orders for the control and synchronization of fractional-order chaotic satellite system. …”
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Propagation of whistler mode waves in Earth’s inner magnetosphere in the presence of field aligned irregularities and geomagnetic curvature by Raahima Khatun-E-Zannat, Vijay Harid, Mark Golkowski, Oleksiy Agapitov, Poorya Hosseini

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Multi-omics analysis of Taiwanofungus gaoligongensis: effects of different cultivation methods on secondary metabolites by Tingwen He, Tingwen He, Tingwen He, Xiaolong Yuan, Liangjun Xiao, Tanggeran Hu, Yi Wang, Xiaolei Zhao, Xiaolei Zhao, Xiaolei Zhao, Lu Li, Lu Li, Chengbo Peng, Chengbo Peng, Chengbo Peng, Hongling Zhang, Hongling Zhang, Hongling Zhang, Yuan Zheng, Yuan Zheng, Yuan Zheng, Yuan Zheng

“…Transcriptome analysis revealed significant differences in the expression of genes involved in the biosynthesis of antcins and antrodin C across the different cultivation methods. …”
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The impact of technique of conjunctive wound suturing during sinus trabeculectomy on the formation of the filter bleb and the hypotensive efficiency of the operation by V. V. Gar’kavenko, P. M. Balashova

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Is “Bite force” a reliable parameter to compare masticatory efficiency restoration following ORIF of anterior mandibular fractures? by Shital Patel, Kruna Bhimani, Roma Narsingyani, Zenish Bhatti, Rajan Savani

“…Statistically significant difference was found in mean bite force values between both the groups during mid-follow up period. …”
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The Method of Selecting Boiler Houses under Technical Re-Equipment in a Mini-CHP by Myshkina L.S., Frolova Y.A., Ivanova E.M.

“…The development of the energy sector is aimed at improving the energy efficiency of heat and electricity. One way is to use cogeneration technologies. …”
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eDNA enhances detection efficiency but reveals lower waterbird diversity: A comparison with point counting method by Hongming Shuai, Xiaoru Liu, Yigui Zhang, Yuqi Sun, Hao Li, Zhongqiu Li

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EPIDEMICAL IMPORTANCE OF LUNG TUBERCULOMA, THE EFFICIENCY OF THEIR SURGICAL AND NON- SURGICAL TREATMENT BASED ON DATA FROM THE REPUBLIC OF TATARSTAN by R. Sh. Valiev, N. R. Valiev, I. Ya. Iksanov, M. S. Filatova

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Association of part-time clinical work of hospitalists with efficiency and quality of care on medical wards: a retrospective study by Manuel R Blum, Christine Baumgartner, Drahomir Aujesky, Antoine Martin, Marie Méan, Marco Mancinetti, Thomas Beck, Lisa Bretagne, Marie Débieux, Vanessa Kraege, Christine Roten, Stefanie Mosimann

“…There was no statistically significant difference between groups for the other outcomes.Conclusion We found no evidence that part-time clinical work of hospitalists negatively affects resource utilisation and short-term patient outcomes compared with full-time work.…”
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Fast and computationally efficient generative adversarial network algorithm for unmanned aerial vehicle–based network coverage optimization by Marek Ružička, Marcel Vološin, Juraj Gazda, Taras Maksymyuk, Longzhe Han, MisCha Dohler

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An Efficient Technique for Compressing ECG Signals Using QRS Detection, Estimation, and 2D DWT Coefficients Thresholding by Mohammed Abo-Zahhad, Sabah M. Ahmed, Ahmed Zakaria

“…This paper presents an efficient electrocardiogram (ECG) signals compression technique based on QRS detection, estimation, and 2D DWT coefficients thresholding. …”
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Inhibitory activity of royal jelly on pro-inflammatory cytokine production using a novel efficient lyophilization technique by Chih-Yu Hsieh, Hsiang Chang, Yu-Jie Yang, Huang-Miao Liang, Yen-Chun Chen, Chih-Cheng Lin

“…The present study compared freeze-dried royal jelly powder produced using traditional freeze-drying (TF) and high-efficiency fast freeze-drying (HE) and investigated the inhibitory effects of royal jelly on the production of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α by using the LPS-Stimulated macrophage J774.1 in prophylactic and inflammatory models. …”
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CONDITIONS OF HARVEST FORMATION AND EFFICIENCY OF OATS VARIETY ‘KONKUR’ CULTIVATION DEPENDING ON AGRO TECHNOLOGIES IN FOREST STEPPE OF POVOLZHIE by V. G. Vlasov, L. G. Zakharova

“…The primary tillage effected productivity as well. The difference of productivity depending on seeding rate was as a rule within experimental error. …”
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