Seed Halopriming: An Efficient Technique to Improve Germination and Growth Characteristics of Ornamental Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) Under Salt Stress by Azadeh Mousavi Bazaz, Hajar Nemati, Amir Ali Salavati Nik

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A Cross-Layer Optimization Approach for Energy Efficient Wireless Sensor Networks: Coalition-Aided Data Aggregation, Cooperative Communication, and Energy Balancing by Qinghai Gao, Junshan Zhang, Xuemin (Sherman) Shen, Bryan Larish

“…We take a cross-layer optimization approach to study energy efficient data transport in coalition-based wireless sensor networks, where neighboring nodes are organized into groups to form coalitions and sensor nodes within one coalition carry out cooperative communications. …”
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Coupling Coordination Development Between Cultivated Land and Agricultural Water Use Efficiency in Arid Regions: A Case Study of the Turpan–Hami Basin by Yue Kong, Abdugheni Abliz, Dongping Guo, Xianhe Liu, Jialin Li, Buasi Nurahmat

“…Key findings include: (1) The overall utilization efficiency of both resources was relatively low, with mean values of 0.516 and 0.596, showing a fluctuating upward trend and significant spatial heterogeneity; (2) The mean coupling coordination degree (CCD) ranked as follows: Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County (0.587) > Yiwu County (0.563) > Gaochang District (0.494) > Shanshan County (0.437) > Tuokexun County (0.417) > Yizhou District (0.342), with an annual growth rate of 4.6%; (3) Regional disparities were dominated by intra-regional differences (42.0%), followed by transvariation density (30.64%). …”
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Improving feed efficiency and antioxidant properties in Thai native chickens by supplementing Thai rice paddy herb (Limnophila aromatic (Lam.) Merr.) powder by Chaiwat Jekmadan, Surachai Suwanlee, Bancha Suebsima, Chaowalit Yuajit, Jinda Glinubon, Nopporn Tantisirin, Wichan Kaewluan, Chawalit Siriboon, Chawalit Siriboon

“…Taken together, these findings indicated that Thai native chickens fed Thai rice paddy herb powder increased feed efficiency without changing meat quality or carcass characteristics. …”
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Efficient Design of a Terahertz Metamaterial Dual-Band Absorber Using Multi-Objective Firefly Algorithm Based on a Multi-Cooperative Strategy by Guilin Li, Yan Huang, Yurong Wang, Weiwei Qu, Hu Deng, Liping Shang

“…Terahertz metamaterial dual-band absorbers are used for multi-target detection and high-sensitivity sensing in complex environments by enhancing information that reflects differences in the measured substances. Traditional design processes are complex and time-consuming. …”
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The Impact of Cultivated Land Fragmentation on Farmers’ Ecological Efficiency of Cultivated Land Use Based on the Moderating and Mediating Effects of the Cultivated Land Management... by Xianhui Hu, Xiaxia Lin, Gaohui Wen, Yi Zhou, Hao Zhou, Siqi Lin, Dongyang Yue

“…The research results indicate that: (1) The mean ecological efficiency of cultivated land use among the total sample households was 0.822, and the eco-efficiency in the plains was slightly lower than that in the hilly areas. (2) The scale of cultivated land management played a moderating role in the impact of cultivated land fragmentation on ecological efficiency, with differences observed between topographical types. …”
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Multi-split nitrogen application via drip irrigation improved dry matter accumulation, nitrogen uptake and utilization efficiency in flue-cured tobacco by Abdullah Khan, Chuanxi Peng, Keling Chen, Xinghua Ma

“…The treatments differed in terms of N application timing and proportions. …”
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A randomized clinical trial of a simplified technique for complete denture fabrication: patient perceptions, masticatory efficiency, temporomandibular disorders and quality of dent... by Ana Luísa Barros Pascoal, Marcília Ribeiro Paulino, Angelo Giuseppe Rocalli da Costa Oliveira, Adriana da Fonte Porto Carreiro, Wilson Mestriner Júnior, Patricia dos Santos Calderon

“…At the 3-month follow-up, no significant differences were observed between the groups for masticatory efficiency (p = 0.131), CD technical quality (p = 0.456), satisfaction (p = 0.146), and quality of life (p = 0.409). …”
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Microbial nutrient limitation and carbon use efficiency in saline-alkali soil amended with biochar: insights from ecoenzymatic C:N:P stoichiometry by Guorui Zhang, Lan Zhang, Ziyue Shi, Yunfeng Yang, Jie Liu

“…Furthermore, alkaline biochar at rates of 2% and 5% reduced microbial carbon limitation and enhanced carbon use efficiency, whereas acid-modified biochar did not. Microbial carbon use efficiency was consistently higher with alkaline biochar than with acid-modified biochar at equivalent application rates. …”
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Assessment of the Efficiency of a ChatGPT-Based Tool, MyGenAssist, in an Industry Pharmacovigilance Department for Case Documentation: Cross-Over Study by Alexandre Benaïche, Ingrid Billaut-Laden, Herivelo Randriamihaja, Jean-Philippe Bertocchio

“…ConclusionsOur study is the first to show that a ChatGPT-based tool can improve the efficiency of a good practice activity without needing a long training session for the affected workforce. …”
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Enhancing water use efficiency: Insights from hydrological variability encounter of multiple water sources and implications for terminal Lake management in arid regions by Kun Liu, Yunfei Chen, Bin Wu, Hailiang Xu, Abdul Waheed, Fan Gao, Bing He, Long Zhou, Jie Wu, Qin Zhang, Jinhao Ju

“…The complementarity between the Tarim River and the Cherchen River during wet and dry runoff encounter scenarios provides a foundation for establishing an efficient joint scheduling system and enhancing regional water use efficiency. …”
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Impact of Temperature on Growth, Photosynthetic Efficiency, Yield, and Functional Components of Bud-Leaves and Flowers in Edible Chrysanthemum (<i>Chrysanthemum morifolium</i> Rama... by Chiou-Fang Liu, Yu-Jen Chen, Po-An Chen, Chih-Chun Kuo, Kai-Hsien Chen, Cheng-Hsuan Chen, Tsung-Chen Su, Iou-Zen Chen, Yu-Sen Chang

“…In flowers, free amino acids accumulated most at 20/15 °C, and flavonoids peaked at 25/20 °C. The differing yields of bud-leaves and flowers under various temperature conditions contributed to variation in the total content of functional compounds. …”
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The impact and efficiency of medical screening exams in forward treatment areas at New York City public hospitals during the initial COVID‐19 surge by Joshua B. Moskovitz, Timothy Tan, Monisha Dilip, Kaushal Khambhati, Colleen Smith, Joshua Sapadin, Morgan Dauer, Robert Chin, Regina Hammock, Richard Leno, Stuart Kessler, Eric Wei, David Silvestri, Shaw Natsui

“…Conclusion MSEs in an FTA are an effective process to disposition patients safely in a high‐volume situation. Differences exist in paper‐ versus EMR‐based approaches, suggesting EMR‐MSEs provide better data, efficiency, and effectiveness. …”
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Superhydrophobic sand mulch and date palm biochar boost growth of Moringa oleifera in sandy soils via enhanced irrigation and nutrient use efficiency by Kennedy Odokonyero, Kennedy Odokonyero, Kennedy Odokonyero, Bob Vernooij, Bob Vernooij, Bob Vernooij, Batool Albar, Batool Albar, Batool Albar, Lisa Oki Exposito, Lisa Oki Exposito, Lisa Oki Exposito, Aishah Alsamdani, Aishah Alsamdani, Aishah Alsamdani, Amin Akhtar Ghulam Haider, Amin Akhtar Ghulam Haider, Amin Akhtar Ghulam Haider, Nayara Vivian Huve Musskopf, Nayara Vivian Huve Musskopf, Nayara Vivian Huve Musskopf, Najeh Kharbatia, Adair Gallo, Himanshu Mishra, Himanshu Mishra, Himanshu Mishra

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Optimization of the infrared drying process for ultrasonic pretreatment of Hami-melon slices by LI Yi-can, ZHENG Xia, YAO Xue-dong, YANG Tao-qing, ZHANG Ji-kai

“…Objective: This study aimed to the optimize infrared drying process of Hami-melon slices and improve quality and efficiency. Methods: Using ultrasonic treatment as a pretreatment method, the effects of drying temperature, slice thickness and ultrasonic treatment time on drying time, color difference value and vitamin C content were studied, and the drying time, quality and microstructure of the products were compared with those without ultrasonic treatment. …”
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Effects of Three Different Bee Pollen on Digestion, Immunity, Antioxidant Capacity, and Gut Microbes in <i>Apis mellifera</i> by Xin-Meng Li, Ying Wang, Li Lei, Ge Zhang, Bao-Hua Xu

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PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF SOLAR WATER HEATER FOR THE OPTIMAL TILT ANGLE AT DIFFERENT FLOW RATES BY USING FLAT PLATE COLLECTOR by Markndeyulu Vuggirala, N. Alagappan, CH V K N S N Moorthy, N.V. Narasimrao Rao

“…This paper evaluates the performance of flat plate solar collectors for solar water heating system were tested. The efficiencies for the collectors are tested at different flow rate (60kg/hr,90kg/hr,120kg/hr) and at different tilt angles (150,300,450). …”
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Multi-step ahead forecasting of daily streamflow based on the transform-based deep learning model under different scenarios by Miao He, Xian Xu, Shaofei Wu, Chuanxiong Kang, Binbin Huang

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Transcription factors containing both C2H2 and homeobox domains play different roles in Verticillium dahliae by Chen Tang, Haifeng Wang, Xianjiang Jin, Wenwen Li, Yonglin Wang

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Effects of salinity stress on morphological structure, physiology, and mRNA expression in different wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars by Xiaohui Sun, Xiaohui Sun, Yuliu Tan, Yuliu Tan, Yumei Zhang, Yumei Zhang, Weiwei Guo, Weiwei Guo, Ximei Li, Ximei Li, Nataliia Golub, Lili Zhang, Huifang Wang, Huifang Wang

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