Efficient delignification of poplar and Chinese fir wood using a peroxyacetic acid/hydrogen peroxide system by Xinde Bao, Meng Yang, Junjie Zhu, Hui Xu, Huiying Dang, Kai Guo, Dingxing Long, Xin Guan, Xiaoyun Chen, Jinguo Lin

“…Abstract The efficient removal of lignin is crucial for process optimization, as it enhances the exposure of polar groups in wood and provides interfacial binding sites for subsequent material modifications. …”
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The Safety and Efficiency of Surgery with Colonic Stents in Left-Sided Malignant Colonic Obstruction: A Meta-Analysis by Xiang Zhao, Bo Liu, Ende Zhao, Jiliang Wang, Ming Cai, Zefeng Xia, Qinghua Xia, Xiaoming Shuai, Kaixiong Tao, Guobin Wang, Kailin Cai

“…This meta-analysis is aimed at assessing the safety and efficiency of colonic self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) used as a bridge to surgery in the management of left-sided malignant colonic obstruction (LMCO). …”
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Optimization of InGaN-based solar cells by numerical simulation: Enhanced efficiency and performance analysis by Zhengqing Wei, Nedhal Al-Nuaimi, Sibylle Gemming

“…Quantum efficiency evaluations show the differences of defect densities and thicknesses across specific wavelength intervals, reaffirming the potential for strategic cell design choices.…”
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A comparative study on the efficiency of biochar and iron-modified biochar for Pb-removal from aqueous solutions by Hossam S. Jahin, Mohamed H. H. Abbas, Ihab M. Farid, Amany Gameel, Mohamed A. Bassouny

“…A batch study was conducted to investigate the efficiency of BGBFe and BGB for Pb(II) removal from aqueous solutions over a time period up to 360 min. …”
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Open-Source vs. Commercial Photogrammetry: Comparing Accuracy and Efficiency of OpenDroneMap and Agisoft Metashape by A. Kostrzewa, A. Płatek-Żak, P. Banat, Ł. Wilk

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Multimodal hand/finger movement sensing and fuzzy encoding for data‐efficient universal sign language recognition by Caise Wei, Shiqiang Liu, Jinfeng Yuan, Rong Zhu

“…Benefitting from fabric strain sensors for finger movement sensing, micro‐flow sensor array for 3D hand movement sensing, and human‐inspired fuzzy encoding for semantic comprehension, sign language is captured accurately without the interferences from individual action differences. Experiment results show that the semantic comprehension accuracy reaches 99.7% and 95%, respectively, in recognizing 100 isolated words and 50 sentences for a trained user, and achieves 80% in recognizing 50 sentences for new untrained users.…”
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Comparison of the efficiency of ultrasound-guided ESPB and TAPB on postoperative analgesia: a system review and meta-analysis by Lu Qian, Nian-qiang Hu, Qi-hong Shen, Kai Ni

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Phy-X/PSD and NGCAL Models of Several Metal Sulphides: Theoretical Prediction of Gamma Shielding Efficiency by Nadher Ali Salman, Kafa Khalaf Hammud

“…The Gamma Protection Efficiency (GPE, %) was also calculated for the gamma shielding subject based on the Linear Attenuation Coefficient (LAC) data presented in the Beer–Lamberts law: GPE% = (1-e^(-µx)) * 100, where the thickness was assumed. …”
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Integrated Transcriptomics and Metabolomics Unveil Key Regulators of Feed Efficiency in Larimichthys crocea on Fishmeal-Free Diets by Yuhan Jin, Gongsi Wang, Peng Ren, Lining Zhang, Qinghui Ai, Yunzhang Sun, Fang Han, Zhiyong Wang

“…Understanding the molecular underpinnings of feed efficiency (FE) is crucial for advancing sustainable aquaculture, particularly under fishmeal-free (FM-free) dietary strategies. …”
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Light Extraction Efficiency Analysis of Flip-Chip Ultraviolet Light-Emitting Diodes With Patterned Sapphire Substrate by Yu Kee Ooi, Jing Zhang

“…This study investigates polarization-dependent light extraction efficiency (<italic>&#x03B7;</italic>_extraction) of AlGaN-based flip-chip ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) emitting at 230 nm and 280&#x00A0;nm with microdome-shaped patterning on sapphire substrate based on 3-D finite-difference time-domain simulations. …”
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Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions: A panel ARDL model of top five emitters in Africa by Abayomi Samuel Oyekale

“…Also, promotion of energy efficiency across industries offers a prospect for ensuring environmental sustainability.…”
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Introducing time-lapse for flexible embryo assessment in in vitro fertilization: implications for grading confidence and workflow efficiency by Alicia Picou, M.S., Kelly Athayde Wirka, D.H.Sc., Allison Baxter Catherino, Ph.D., Brooke Hayward, S.M., Matthew David VerMilyea, Ph.D.

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An amended low-cost indirect MPPT strategy with a PID controller for boosting PV system efficiency by Abdelkhalek Chellakhi, Said El Beid, Mouncef El Marghichi, El Mahdi Bouabdalli

“…However, tracking this point enhances system efficiency and energy yields. Various maximum power point tracker (MPPT) techniques have been developed, differing in convergence speed, tracking efficiency, and implementation complexity. …”
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EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY OF CHEMOTHERAPY REGIMEN WITH SQ109 IN THOSE SUFFERING FROM MULTIPLE DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS by S. E. Borisov, E. M. Bogorodskaya, G. V. Volchenkov, E. V. Kulchavenya, A. O. Maryandyshev, S. N. Skornyakov, O. B. Talibov, A. M. Tikhonov, I. A. Vasilyeva

“…The objective of the study: to assess efficiency and safety of SQ109 used within standard treatment regimens for multiple drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB)Subjects and Methods A multi-center, double, blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study was conducted in two parallel groups from September 21, 2012 to September 30, 2016, in 6 research centers located in 5 cities of the Russian FederationMain results 1 Cessation of bacillary excretion confirmed by cultures on liquid media by the end of the 6th month of the intensive phase of chemotherapy in pulmonary MDR TB patients receiving SQ109 was observed confidently more often versus treatment regimens containing only existing anti-tuberculosis drugs: both for ITT population (610% versus 429%, p = 00412), and PP population (797% versus 614%, p = 00486) 2 There were no statistically significant differences in the achievement of sputum conversion between the groups, but by the end of the 8th week, the sputum converted in 52% of patients in the group treated with SQ109 versus 38% in the group taking a placebo The median time of bacillary excretion cessation confirmed by culture on liquid media in SQ109 group made 56 days, while in the placebo group it was 84 days 3 Use of SQ109 along with basic chemotherapy for pulmonary MDR TB did not result in the higher frequency of adverse events, worsening of their severity, development of new variants of adverse events compared to the basic anti-tuberculosis treatment of this group of patients in combination with placebo 4 Results of the study allow concluding that SQ109 is an effective drug, satisfactory tolerated (compatible with tolerability of placebo) being a part of integral etiotropic chemotherapy of pulmonary MDR TB patients…”
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The efficiency of interferon stimulated gene 15 expression in peripheral blood for early pregnancy prediction in Awassi ewes by Eman H. Lazim, Khawla A. Hussein, Dhafer M. Aziz

“…This study was designed to identify the efficiency of interferon-stimulated gene 15 (ISG15) expression for early pregnancy detection in Awassi ewes. …”
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A Dynamic Evaluation Method for Collaborative Search Efficiency of Multi-Sonar Systems Under Uncertain Situations by Shizhe Wang, Weiyi Chen, Zongji Li, Xu Chen

“…In sonar collaborative search tasks, effectively evaluating the collaborative search efficiency is an important way to measure whether a task can be successful, which can also provide strong support for optimizing search schemes. …”
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Postoperative Recovery in Thyroid Surgery: Evaluating Pain, Scar Quality, and Operative Efficiency with and without Platysma Suturing by Waqas Ahmad, Muhammad Shahid Farooq, Rana Muhammad Umar Rizwan, Bahzad Akram Khan, Muhammad Usman Siddique, Abdul Haseeb

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Ground Measurements and Remote Sensing Modeling of Gross Primary Productivity and Water Use Efficiency in Almond Agroecosystems by Clara Gabaldón-Leal, Álvaro Sánchez-Virosta, Carolina Doña, José González-Piqueras, Juan Manuel Sánchez, Ramón López-Urrea

“…This study aims to quantify, for the first time, Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) and ecosystem water use efficiency (eWUE) in almond orchards during their vegetative phase. …”
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Impact of cluster farming on technical efficiency and food security among smallholder wheat producers in Southeastern Ethiopia by Sura Degefu, Habtamu Mossie Andualem, Million Sileshi, Mohammed Aman Ogeto, Zsuzsanna Bacsi

“…The study showed that people who took part in the cluster farms had significantly higher scores for technical efficiency, food consumption, and household dietary diversity than people who did not take part, with mean differences of 0.14, 5.28, and 0.54, respectively. …”
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Relationship between ecological spatial network and vegetation carbon use efficiency in the Yellow River Basin, China by Chenglong Xu, Xiang Chen, Qiang Yu, Buyanbaatar Avirmed, Jikai Zhao, Wei Liu, Weijie Sun

“…In this study, utilizing remote sensing data, the Yellow River Basin (YRB) was selected as a case study to analyze vegetation CUE through the Carnegie Ames Stanford Approach (CASA) and Light Use Efficiency-Normalized Difference Water Index (LUE-NDWI) models. …”
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