Research on Spatial Coupling Coordination of Population Shrinkage and Land Use Efficiency from the Human–Land Relationship Perspective: Case Study of Zhejiang Province, China by Zijia Li, Chenhao Wang, Jiwu Wang

“…It has long been assumed that population shrinkage signifies a decline, potentially leading to decreases in both economic performance and land use efficiency (LUE). To provide a foundation for understanding the coupling coordination of the human–land relationship, this study explores the actual relationship between population change and LUE in the population-shrinking regions of Zhejiang Province. …”
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Measuring road space consumption by transport modes: Toward a standard spatial efficiency assessment method and an application to the development scenarios of Rajkot City, India by Marie-Eve Will, Yannick Cornet, Talat Munshi

“…Past studies have shown that public transport (PT) and non-motorized transport (NMT) can be up to 20 times more space-efficient compared to a typical car. This optimal use of space is of relevance in an urban context where space is often a constrained resource. …”
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Financial crisis impact on the efficiency evaluation of university research achievements transformation: a study based on fixed and interactive network data envelopment analysis me... by Yuping Ma, Yuping Ma, Mingqian Xu

“…The findings reveal that strategic allocation of fiscal grants significantly enhances the efficiency of research application, while substantial variations in the efficiency of research achievement transformation exist across different universities. …”
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Coapplication of Chicken Litter Biochar and Urea Only to Improve Nutrients Use Efficiency and Yield of Oryza sativa L. Cultivation on a Tropical Acid Soil by Ali Maru, Osumanu Ahmed Haruna, Walter Charles Primus

“…Selected soil chemical properties, rice plants growth variables, nutrient use efficiency, and yield were determined using standard procedures. …”
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Enhancing Lubrication System Efficiency in Marine Diesel Engines with Centrifugal Separators - a Case Study Of LPG/C Arimbi: Technical and Cost-Effective Perspectives by Tuswan Tuswan, Muhammad Fuad Rasyad, Untung Budiarto, Ocid Mursid, Andra Tanzani, Serliana Yulianti, Abdi Ismail, Rizky Chandra Ariesta

“…A centrifugal separator is an auxiliary machine that cleans and separates two insoluble liquids with different densities. This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of lubricant life, lubricant usage cost savings, and return on investment time for a centrifugal separator. …”
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Highly efficient and rapid removal of Congo red dye from textile wastewater using facile synthesized Mg/Ni/Al layered double hydroxide by Eslam A. Mohamed, Hend M. Ahmed, Amal A. Altalhi, Hamdan A. S. Al-Shamiri, Nabel A. Negm

“…The crystallinity, the surface area, and the pore volume of the formed meso- and micropores were improved considerably after the thermal treatment. The efficiency of the uptake process was increased from 84 to 97% after the thermal treatment process, and the adsorption process tracked the Freundlich adsorption isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic model. …”
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Efficient exploration of electronic and dielectric properties using advanced first-principles analysis grounded in modern theory of polarization: Application to PbTiO3 by Aimad Belboukhari, Souad Ait Saghir, Abderrahim Bakak, Said El-Jallal, Khaled Ait Bentaleb, My Abdelaziz Koumina, Daoud Mezzane, Yaovi Gagou

“…One of the most appealing, accurate and efficient approach is first principle simulations based on modern theory of polarization. …”
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Threshold effects of influencing factors on green efficiency of water resources based on environmental regulation and resource endowment: A case study of Heilongjiang Province, Chi... by Yunxing Wu, Yiting Zhang, Ruirui Long, Zilong Wang, Qiuxiang Jiang

“…This paper provides theoretical support for the implementation of differentiated ER policies in different REs, and recommendations for efficient water resource utilization in the actual situation are suggested.…”
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Graphene Oxide Modified Bimetallic Al/Fe (Hydro)Oxides Doped Activated Carbon Composite for Efficient Adsorption of Hexavalent Chromium from Aqueous Solution by Tsheamo W. Mogale, Fisseha A. Bezza, Shepherd M. Tichapondwa, Evans M. N. Chirwa

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Day-Ahead Optimization of Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer Operations Considering System Efficiency and Green Hydrogen Production Constraints Imposed by the European Regulator... by Giuseppe Graber, Vito Calderaro, Vincenzo Galdi, Lucio Ippolito, Fabrizio De Caro, Alfredo Vaccaro

“…Although the issue of the optimization of hydrogen production costs has already been approached, constraints related to the current regulatory framework and the modeling of nonlinear electrolyzer efficiency still represent open problems. In this paper, a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) problem, assuming as the objective function the overall cost minimization of the allowed energy mix for green H₂ production, is formulated. …”
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Layer-by-Layer Deposition of Hollow TiO₂ Spheres with Enhanced Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Applications by Rama Krishna Chava, Yeon-Tae Yu, Misook Kang

“…Fabricating photoanodes with a strong light-scattering effect can improve the photoconversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). In this work, a facile microwave hydrothermal process was developed to prepare Au@TiO₂ core–shell nanostructures, and then the Au core was removed by etching, resulting in hollow TiO₂. …”
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Comparative evaluation of the efficiency of segmental maxillary canine retraction using Burstone T-loops versus elastomeric chains: a split-mouth randomized clinical trial by Mohammed Abd-Elaziz Abd-Elaziz YOUNES, Nehal Fouad ALBELASY, Ahmed Maher FOUDA

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The impact of large-class flipped classrooms incorporating design thinking on self-awareness, team collaboration, learning efficiency, and comprehensive literacy of clinical medici... by Hui Zhang, Xiaomei Wang, Xiaojin Li, Jinghua Zhai, Xiuguo Li, Yan Guo

“…However, further validation is needed to confirm its applicability across different content areas and learning environments.…”
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Unlocking the Potential of Green Gravel Production for Efficient Kelp Restoration: How Seeding Density Affects the Development of the Golden Kelp <i>Laminaria ochroleuca</i> by Silvia Chemello, Inês Amorim Dos Santos, Isabel Sousa-Pinto, Tânia Ribeiro Pereira

“…Comprehensive experimentation is essential to unlock the full potential of green gravel and ensure its efficiency in all process steps, to achieve successful kelp forest restoration. …”
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Numerical Simulation for the Desired Compatibility between the Inside Slopes of Open Irrigation Canals, and the Used Type of Wing Walls for the Most Efficient Performance of Water... by Mohamed A. Ashour, Haitham M. Abueleyon, M. Khairy Ali, Abdallah A. Abdou, Tarek S. Abu-Zaid

“…This present study aims to numerically investigate the relationship between open canals inside slopes and wing wall types, as well as examine the impact of using different wing wall types with varying canals inside slopes on hydraulic performance efficiency. …”
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Teff (Eragrostis tef) dry matter yield, nutrient uptake partitioning, and nitrogen use efficiency indices affected by nitrogen rate under balanced fertilization by Mulugeta Demiss, Upendra Singh, Job Fugice, Zachary P. Stewart, Latha Nagarajan

“…N fertilization had a significant (p < 0.001) effect on grain protein, N partial factor productivity and NUE of teff. Differences in N harvest index, N recovery efficiency, N agronomic efficiency, and N agrophysiological efficiency were not statistically significant due to the N rate. …”
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Machine learning-based technique for directivity prediction of a compact and highly efficient 4-port MIMO antenna for 5G millimeter wave applications by Md Ashraful Haque, Kamal Hossain Nahin, Jamal Hossain Nirob, Md Kawsar Ahmed, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh, Liton Chandra Paul, Abeer D. Algarni, Mohammed ElAffendi, Abdelhamied A. Ateya

“…Besides compact, the suggested design has a supreme gain of 8.9 dB, isolation greater than 29.24, and a maximum efficiency rating of 98.4 %. A Diversity Gain (DG) has a value that is greater than 9.99, whereas an Envelope Correlation Coefficient ECC) has a value that is less than 0.00005. …”
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Efficiency assessment for antihypertensive, hemodynamic, renal effects of adenosine-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and irbesartan and impact on endothelial disfunction in patie... by M. V. Pereviazkina

“…The results of the most part of meta-analyses demonstrate absolutely comparable efficiency of iACE [inhibitors of adenosine-converting enzyme] and angiotensin II-renin-blockers (ARBs) in respect of reduction in frequency of different cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Long-Term <i>Caragana korshinskii</i> Restoration Enhances SOC Stability but Reduces Sequestration Efficiency over 40 Years in Degraded Loess Soils by Zhijing Xue, Shuangying Wang, Anqi Wang, Shengwei Huang, Tingting Qu, Qin Chen, Xiaoyun Li, Rui Wang, Zhengyao Liu, Zhibao Dong

“…Beyond 30 years, <i>C. korshinskii</i>’s high water demand reduced SOC sequestration efficiency, risking the reversal of carbon gains despite initial MAOC advantages.…”
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Platelet-To-Lymphocyte Ratio Efficiency in Predicting Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Meta-Analysis by He Wang, Tuerxun Zulikaier, Balati Yumaierjiang, Saiqi Lyu, Pengyi He

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