A Novel Organic–Inorganic-Nanocomposite-Based Reduced Graphene Oxide as an Efficient Nanosensor for NO₂ Detection by Masoud Khaleghiabbasabadi, Hadi Taghavian, Pooya Gholami, Saeed Khodabakhshi, Mohammad Gheibi, Stanisław Wacławek, Miroslav Černík, Daniele Silvestri, Klaudia Barbara Raczak, Reza Moezzi

“…During the experimental process, the performance of the sensors, in terms of the sensitivity and response time, is investigated at different NO₂ concentrations, between 2.5 and 50 ppm. …”
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Efficient Removal of Sulfamethoxazole in Electro-Oxidation System with Boron-Doped Diamond Anode and Electrolyte NaCl: Degradation Mechanisms by Xinghui Du, Wenxi Xie, Xianhu Long, Dazhen Li, Weixiong Huang, Igor Ying Zhang, Rongfu Huang

“…In recent years, the pollutant sulfamethoxazole (SMX) that is widely used in medical therapy has been frequently detected in different water systems. Thereby, it is necessary to develop green and effective advanced oxidation strategies, especially the electro-oxidation process. …”
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Future response of ecosystem water use efficiency to CO₂ effects in the Yellow River Basin, China by S. Chen, Y. Guo, Y.-P. Xu, L. Wang

“…<p>Ecosystem water use efficiency (WUE) is pivotal for understanding carbon–water cycle interplay. …”
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Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems: The Impact of C-V2X Communication Technologies on Road Safety and Traffic Efficiency by Jingwen Wang, Ivan Topilin, Anastasia Feofilova, Mengru Shao, Yadong Wang

“…This study explores how C-V2X technology, compared to traditional DSRC, improves communication latency and enhances vehicle communication efficiency. Using SUMO simulations, various traffic scenarios were modeled with different autonomous vehicle penetration rates and communication technologies, focusing on traffic conflict rates, travel time, and communication performance. …”
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An Efficient Encoding Spectral Information in Hyperspectral Images for Transfer Learning of Mask R-CNN for Instance Segmentation of Tomato Sepals by Zeljana Grbovic, Marko Panic, Vladan Filipovic, Sanja Brdar, Hendrik de Villiers, Manon Mensink, Aneesh Chauhan

“…This research addresses the critical need for encoding spectral information in hyperspectral imaging to enhance the efficiency of such automated systems. We investigate four different techniques: Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Independent Component Analysis (ICA), Probabilistic Principal Component Analysis (PPCA), and Non-Negative Matrix Factorization (NMF), to perform transfer learning for tomato sepal instance segmentation using models previously trained on RGB images. …”
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The Effects of Employee Performance Appraisal on the Company Performance Results: The Mediating Role of HRM Outcomes With an Innovative Application of the Efficiency Index by Marzena Stor

“…To capture the actual relations between the variables under study, the raw data in the variables were adjusted with the efficiency index (EI), which is a novelty in this type of research. …”
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An EfficientNet integrated ResNet deep network and explainable AI for breast lesion classification from ultrasound images by Kiran Jabeen, Muhammad Attique Khan, Ameer Hamza, Hussain Mobarak Albarakati, Shrooq Alsenan, Usman Tariq, Isaac Ofori

“…The authors propose an EfficientNet‐integrated ResNet deep network and XAI‐based framework for accurately classifying breast cancer (malignant and benign). …”
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Efficient Frequency Management for Hybrid AC/DC Power Systems Based on an Optimized Fuzzy Cascaded PI−PD Controller by Awadh Ba Wazir, Sultan Alghamdi, Abdulraheem Alobaidi, Abdullah Ali Alhussainy, Ahmad H. Milyani

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Assessing the Efficiency and Role of Eivan Based on Users’ Perception: A Semi-open Space in Rural Vernacular Houses of Mazandaran by Majid Yousefniapash, Maria Barzegar

“…One type of refagh which locates in front of the house is predominant in the region, being observed in all vernacular rural houses within all different sub-regions of Mazandaran. This space has the most distinctive role in providing thermal comfort and convenience in hot seasons. …”
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Coupling between evapotranspiration, water use efficiency, and evaporative stress index strengthens after wildfires in New Mexico, USA by Ryan C. Joshi, Annalise Jensen, Madeleine Pascolini-Campbell, Joshua B. Fisher

“…Aim: Examine the effects of evapotranspiration (ET), water use efficiency (WUE), and evaporative stress index (ESI) on wildfire temperature and extent. …”
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Safety and Efficiency of Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV Inhibitors in Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Adili Tuersun, M.A., Munire Mohetaer, M.A., Guanxin Hou, B.A., Gang Cheng, Ph.D

“…Background: To investigate the safety and efficiency of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors in patients with diabetic kidney disease. …”
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Enhancing photovoltaic panel efficiency through Water-Cooling: A parametric comparative evaluation of energetic, economic, and environmental benefits by Hassan Raad, Samer Ali, Jalal Faraj, Cathy Castelain, Khaled Chahine, Mahmoud Khaled

“…The purpose of this study is to theoretically evaluate the energy, financial, and environmental advantages of different water-cooling techniques intended to improve the sustainability and operating efficiency of PV panels. …”
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Molecularly imprinted poly(vinylidene fluoride) electrospinning membrane for enhancive endocrine disruptor adsorption and efficient dye removal by photodegradation by Xing-han Wang, Luo-lin Deng, Ke-yu Long, Tian-mi Wang, Ling-ling Yan, De-yu Tang, Qing-han Zhou

“…In this regard, there is an urgent need for novel combined processing techniques capable of simultaneously removing different types of pollutants from wastewater. Herein, we synthesized a molecularly imprinted MOF/PVDF electrospinning nanofibrous membrane, which is designed for selective adsorption of bisphenol A (BPA), photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB), and efficient inhibition against bacteria in treating wastewater. …”
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The Potentials and Role of Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Evaluating the Efficiency of Antitumor Treatment of Patients with Breast Liver Metastasis by А. B. Lukiyanchenko, B. М. Medvedeva, E. S. Kolobanova, К. A. Romanova, S. S. Magamedova

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A Highly Parallel DRAM Architecture to Mitigate Large Access Latency and Improve Energy Efficiency of Modern DRAM Systems by Tareq A. Alawneh, Ahmed A. M. Sharadqh, Ashraf Al Sharah, Emad Awada, Jawdat S. Alkasassbeh, Ayman Y. Al-Rawashdeh, Aws Al-Qaisi

“…This design enables concurrent access to wordlines of varying sizes belonging to different DRAM pages within the same sub-array of a memory bank. …”
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Enhancing Harmony Search Metaheuristic Algorithm for Coverage Efficiency, Test Suite Reduction, and Running Time in Combinatorial Interaction Testing by Aminu Aminu Muazu, Ahmad Sobri Hashim

“…Additionally, test suite reduction and execution time plays a crucial role by minimizing the number of test cases and time respectively without significantly compromising critical coverage, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the testing process. The Harmony Search (HS) algorithm is a recent metaheuristic that mimics musicians&#x2019; improvisation to create pleasant compositions according to aesthetic standards widely used in different areas continuously adjusts solution variables to find the best outcome. …”
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Comparative evaluation of immunomodulatory cytokines for oncolytic therapy based on a high-efficient platform for oHSV1 reconstruction by Yingzheng Gao, Yufang Zou, Changjing Wu, Juan Tao, Zuqing Nie, Jinyuan Yan, Pengfei Wang, Xinwei Huang

“…Methods We developed a CRISPR/Cas9-mediated platform for high-efficiency oHSV1 engineering, replacing the ICP47 locus with murine IFN-γ, GM-CSF, or IL-15Rα/IL-15 fusion protein (IL15Fu). …”
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Effects of microencapsulated phytonutrients from fruit peel pellet on rumen fermentation efficiency, degradability, methane production and microbial diversity by Sukruthai Sommai, Chanon Suntara, Maharach Matra, Srisan Phupaboon, Gamonmas Dagaew, Chaichana Suriyapha, Rittikeard Prachumchai, Metha Wanapat

“…Objective The current study aimed to determine the impact of supplementing fruit peel pellet microencapsulated phytonutrients (mMARABAC) on rumen fermentation efficiency, in vitro degradability, methane production, and microbial diversity. …”
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Stem characteristics and yield of wheat is regulated to improve planting efficiency and reduce lodging risk by fertilizer rate and irrigation stage by Suwei Feng, Chenchen Shi, Peiyu Wang, Sujing Chang, Tiezhu Hu, Zhengang Ru

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TomatoPoseNet: An Efficient Keypoint-Based 6D Pose Estimation Model for Non-Destructive Tomato Harvesting by Jipeng Ni, Licheng Zhu, Lizhong Dong, Ruixue Wang, Kaikang Chen, Jianbo Gao, Wenbei Wang, Liming Zhou, Bo Zhao, Jiacheng Rong, Zhenhao Han, Kunlei Lu, Xuguang Feng

“…The model integrates an efficient fusion block (EFBlock) based on the CSPLayer, referred to as the CSEFLayer, as the backbone network, designed to fuse multiscale features while maintaining efficient computational resource usage. …”
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