Resource use efficiency level of public organizations. The case of Spanish health systems by María Soledad Campos Lucena, Africa Ruiz Gándara, María de Magdala Pérez Nimo, Francisco Javier Ortega Irizo, Francisco Velasco Morente

“… Objectives: This paper seeks to detect, in the Spanish health system, which health services are efficient, and which are not, as well as propose corrective measures that allow inefficient health services to achieve efficiency. …”
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Plasmid sonication improves sequencing efficiency and quality in the Beckman Coulter CEQ system by Mark D. Thompson, Kelly G. Aukema, Dana M. O'Bryan, Stephen D. Rader, Brent W. Murray

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Secure and Efficient Authentication Scheme for Mobile Sink in WSNs Based on Bilinear Pairings by Junsong Zhang, Xiong Li, Jian Ma, Wendong Wang

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Efficient Waveguide Mode Conversions by Spoof Surface Plasmon Polaritons at Terahertz Frequencies by Heng-He Tang, Bin Huang, Tie-Jun Huang, Yunhua Tan, Pu-Kun Liu

“…The principle of the method relies on modulating the phase velocities of spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs) supported on the gratings to generate π phase difference. Owing to the gradient matching the phase velocities of the waveguide modes and SSPPs, the efficiencies of the mode conversions are considerable. …”
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Comparative Study Between Vision Transformer and EfficientNet on Marsh Grass Classification by Conrad Testagrose, Mehlam Shabbir, Braden Weaver, Xudong Liu

“…In this study we compare the use of Vision Transformers (ViT) and two different EfficientNet models on automated marsh grass identification using the GTMNERR Marsh Grass Species data set. …”
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Review of Energy Efficiency Evaluation Indexes Related to Data Center Cooling Systems by Wang Bo, Guo Yanhua, Shao Shuangquan, Tu Qiu, Li Qianli

“…To help data centers achieve carbon neutrality and fully utilize the energy-saving potential of the cooling system, the energy efficiency of data center cooling systems should be evaluated. …”
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The Promotion of the Efficiency of Organic Photovoltaic Devices by Addition of Anisotropic CdSe Nanocrystals by Shu-Ru Chung, Hong-Shuo Chen, Chen-Yu Chien, Meng-Yi Bai, Kuan-Wen Wang

“…CdSe nanocrystals (NCs) with different morphologies have been synthesized and applied as the acceptor in the active layer of the organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices. …”
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Predicting Missing Links Based on Power-Law Distribution and Information Transmission Efficiency by Yi Wang, Jun Ma

“…We introduce a power-law distribution model to capture the contributions of neighbors and select relevant network features to construct indicators that reflect information transmission efficiency. The proposed method does not require manual parameter tuning, making it more efficient and adaptable to different networks. …”
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High-Efficiency Triple-Junction Polymer Solar Cell: A Theoretical Approach by Fazli Sattar, Xiaozhuang Zhou, Zakir Ullah

“…This innovative multi-junction design offers a promising pathway to enhanced power conversion efficiencies in polymer solar cells, advancing the integration of renewable energy technologies.…”
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Thrust-efficiency limits of a swimming tail with variable chordwise flexural rigidity by Hossam Alqaleiby, Muhammad R. Hajj

“…Abstract Emulating oscillations performed by natural swimmers can provide different functionalities than those of propeller-based underwater robots. …”
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On joint efficiency of composite anisotropic plate rigidly fixed along outside edges by A. G. Akopyan

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Efficient Fatigue Analysis of Helix Elements in Umbilicals and Flexible Risers: Theory and Applications by Geir Skeie, Nils Sødahl, Oddrun Steinkjer

“…An overall computational consistent and efficient fatigue analysis scheme is outlined with due regard of the cross-sectional analysis technique required for fatigue stress calculation with particular attention to the helix elements. …”
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Experimental Research of the Influence of Immunomodulators on Efficiency Using of Brucellosis Living Dry Vaccine by N. V. Bogacheva, V. Y. Okhapkina, N. V. Pyatkova, A. K. Fedotov, A. S. Kucherenko

“…As a result of valuation cellular and humoral immunity of different laboratory animals and valuation of protective efficacy of brucellosis living vaccine, the presence of a complex stimulating effect on the efficiency of immunogenesis licopid was established.…”
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Big Multidimensional Datasets Visualization Using Neural Networks – Efficient Decision Support by Gintautas Dzemyda, Viktor Medvedev, Audrone Lupeikiene, Olga Kurasova, Albertas Caplinskas

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Efficient Reduction of Casimir Forces by Self‐Assembled Bio‐Molecular Thin Films by René I.P. Sedmik, Alexander Urech, Zeev Zalevsky, Itai Carmeli

“…In this work, the influence of five different self‐assembled bio and organic monolayer thin films on the Casimir force between a plate and a sphere is experimentally investigated. …”
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Role of energy efficiency in energy transition: A decomposition analysis of energy use by Pooja Sharma

“…The use of energy-efficient technologies tends to reduce the overall energy use of a country and foster the energy transition pathways. …”
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Energy and Resource Efficient Continuous Cooling Crystallization with Modular Lab-Scale Equipment by Norbert Kockmann, Mira Schmalenberg, Benedikt Strakeljahn, Kerstin Wohlgemuth

“…Small-scale modular apparatuses in continuously operated plants are promising for current and future production processes in fine and specialty chemistry. Different lab-scale crystallizers have been developed and characterized as part of the ENPRO-TeiA project—separation processes with efficient and intelligent apparatuses. …”
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Efficient Design of Flexible and Low Cost Paper-Based Inkjet-Printed Antenna by A. M. Mansour, N. Shehata, B. M. Hamza, M. R. M. Rizk

“…A new, efficient, flexible, and cheap antenna designed at 1.57 GHz microstrip patch antenna based on simple inkjet printer with improved performance using silver nanoparticles ink is developed. …”
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An Efficient Framework for Secure Communication in Internet of Drone Networks Using Deep Computing by Vivek Kumar Pandey, Shiv Prakash, Aditya Ranjan, Sudhanshu Kumar Jha, Xin Liu, Rajkumar Singh Rathore

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Titanate–polyurethane–chitosan ternary nanocomposite as an efficient coating for steel against corrosion by Ahmed S. Abdellatif, Mohammed Shahien, Ashraf M. El-Saeed, Ayman H. Zaki

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