Efficient photovoltaics integrated with innovative Li-ion batteries for extreme (+ 80 oC to −105 oC) temperature operations by Ethan Adams, Alexander Camacho, Evan Mammana, Soohwan Kim, Thomas E. Adams, Vilas G. Pol

“…Abstract Current pursuits for further exploration into extreme environments like aerospace, outer space, and Arctic conditions require matching energy harvesting and storage technologies that can efficiently operate in extreme conditions. While current systems utilize a variety of different battery chemistries, photovoltaics, and radioisotope power systems to power and store the required energy, at ultra-low temperatures (<-60 °C), current batteries have extremely low-capacity retention (< 20 %) and require extensive heating coils and thermal shielding to work when paired with photovoltaics. …”
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Optimal Nitrogen Accumulation and Remobilization Can Synergistically Improve Maize Yield and Nitrogen-Use Efficiency Under Low-Nitrogen Conditions by Xiang Li, Lin Piao, Wenhao Duan, Yan Bai, Nanheng Zhu, Qingquan Tang, Fangming He, Hong Ren, Yan Gu

“…Increasing the nitrogen (N) use efficiency (NUE) of modern high-yield maize hybrids is essential for food security and reducing environmental risks. …”
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Developing an efficient explainable artificial intelligence approach for accurate reverse osmosis desalination plant performance prediction: application of SHAP analysis by Meysam Alizamir, Mo Wang, Rana Muhammad Adnan Ikram, Sungwon Kim, Kaywan Othman Ahmed, Salim Heddam

“…In this study, the predictive accuracy of six different machine learning models, including Natural Gradient-based Boosting (NGBoost), Adaptive Boosting (AdaBoost), Categorical Boosting (CatBoost), Support vector regression (SVR), Gaussian Process Regression (GPR), and Extremely Randomized Tree (ERT) was evaluated for modelling the parameter of permeate flow as a key element in system efficiency, energy consumption, and water quality using six various input combinations of feed water salt concentration, condenser inlet temperature, feed flow rate, and evaporator inlet temperature. …”
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Optimization of Black Boar Sperm Cryopreservation Efficiency with Antioxidant-Rich Plant Extracts from Djulis (<i>Chenopodium formosanum</i>) by Wenchi Hsu, Tzuche Lin, Shenchang Chang, Minjung Lin, Chaowei Huang, Perngchih Shen, Chihjen Chou, Shaoyu Peng

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Efficient detection of specific volatile organic compounds using functionalized titanium carbide (Ti3C2Tx) MXenes by Narender Kumar, Tanveer Hussain, Lei Shen, Yuan Ping Feng, Nacir Tit

“…Towards this end, one amongst the pathologies is to consider the efficient detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) related, for instance, to the pancreatic cancer existing in exhaled breath, bile, or urine of patients. …”
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Bursts of Star Formation and Radiation-driven Outflows Produce Efficient LyC Leakage from Dense Compact Star Clusters by Shyam H. Menon, Blakesley Burkhart, Rachel S. Somerville, Todd A. Thompson, Amiel Sternberg

“…We find that dense compact star clusters with Σ ≳ 10 ^4 M _⊙ pc ^−2 efficiently leak LyC photons, with cloud-scale luminosity-weighted average escape fractions ≳80% as opposed to ≲10% for Σ ∼ 100 M _⊙ pc ^−2 . …”
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Evaluation of the efficiency and safety of tocilizumab therapy in patients with systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis: results of a retrospective follow-up by M. M. Kostik, E. A. Isupova, I. A. Chikova, M. F. Dubko, V. V. Masalova, L. S. Snegireva, O. V. Kalashnikova, V. G. Chasnyk

“…Objective: to study the efficiency and safety of tocilizumab (TCZ) therapy in patients with systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA). …”
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Efficient TE-Polarized Mode-Order Converter Based on High-Index-Contrast Polygonal Slot in a Silicon-on-Insulator Waveguide by Lijun Hao, Rulei Xiao, Yuechun Shi, Pan Dai, Yong Zhao, Shengping Liu, Jun Lu, Xiangfei Chen

“…Therefore, when the slot is optimized, we can achieve efficient mode conversions based on the multimode interference. …”
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Long-term application of cattle manure alters functional N cycling genes and improves maize yield and nitrogen use efficiency by Yansheng Li, Muqing Liu, Zhenhua Yu, Changkai Liu, Xiaojing Hu, Junjie Liu, Jian Jin, Yuan Chen, Xingyi Zhang, Guanghua Wang, Xiaobing Liu

“…Principal coordinate analysis showed that different fertilizer regimes were partitioned into four groups of N-related microbial communities. …”
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Objective and Subjective Assessment of the Sound Attenuation Efficiency Obtained by Custom Moulded Earplugs with Various Acoustic Filters – a Preliminary Study by Roman Gołębiewski, Andrzej Wicher, Artur Duraj, Milena Kaczmarek-Klinowska, Karina Mrugalska-Handke

“…In order to obtain better attenuation efficiency, custom moulded earplugs can be equipped with a suitable acoustic filter. …”
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Demonstration of a novel, polyaniline film-coated composite membrane as an efficient separator for microbial fuel cells operated in the long-term by Szabolcs Szakács, László Koók, Zbynek Pientka, Miroslav Otmar, Jan Zitka, Libuše Brožová, Wojciech Kujawski, Tamás Rózsenberszki, Adrienn Fitos-Boros, Ahmed Bahaa, Kyu-Jung Chae, Nándor Nemestóthy, Katalin Bélafi-Bakó, Péter Bakonyi

“…Long-term MFC experiments (>100 days) were conducted using acetate as sole substrate, comparing the efficiency of PANI-coated separator with the control UF membrane. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Energy Efficiency of Two Sprinkler Irrigation Systems for Wheat Cultivation (Case Study: Dehgolan Plains, Kurdistan) by P. Tahmasbi, F. Dalvand, S.A. Hosseini, B. Karimi, H. Ghadrshnas

“…The energy productivity and efficiency indexes were almost equal in both systems. …”
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Designing a Diversified Indian Mustard Production System for Energy‐Carbon‐Cum‐Heat Use Efficiency and Sowing Dates Assessment by Sunil Kumar, Ram Swaroop Meena, Sandeep Kumar, Gourisankar Pradhan, Chetan Kumar Jangir, Shambhunath Ghosh, Himani Punia, Parvender Sheoran, Ramawatar Meena, Md. Afjal Ahmad, Suneel Kumar Goyal, Nazih Y. Rebouh

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different sowing dates and nutrient sources on energy budgeting in diversified Indian mustard and to assess the impact of these nutrient sources on heat‐cum‐carbon efficiency. …”
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Responses of root physiological characteristics and resistance gene expression to infection by Meloidogyne incognita at different temperatures in tobacco by Zhixiao Yang, Qilong Chen, Rengang Wang, Yingchao Lin, Dejun Kong, Zhihong Wang, Xinxi He, Zhujun Han, Yushuang Guo, Haiqian Xia, Yi Cao

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Comparison of different heat integration pressure swing distillation processes for separating isobutanol and p-xylene azeotrope by Shisheng Liang, Guangle Bu

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Experimental Study of The Growth of Ammonium Bisulfate Ash Deposition at Different Wall Temperatures and Heat Transfer Characteristics by Yu Yongfei, Pan Weiguo

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Investigation of cavity rotor tips on the flow field of a low-speed turbine under different conditions by Anqi Xiao, Hongwei Ma, Yi Yang, Qingdian Zhang, Zetao Li

“…Therefore, this study examines the effects of rotor cavity tips on the aerodynamic performance of a 1.5-stage, low-speed turbine at different rotating speeds and expansion ratios. Turbine performance maps are measured at different operating conditions, showing that the cavity tip improves turbine efficiency and specific work output. …”
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An eye-tracking study of visual attention in chimpanzees and bonobos when viewing different tool-using techniques by Yige Piao, James Brooks, Shinya Yamamoto

“…Although no individuals acquired the high-efficiency technique through video demonstrations, eye-tracking results revealed attentional differences between individuals familiar with different techniques. …”
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Effect of Different Protein and Protein-Energy Ratio in Diet on Growth of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Fingerling by M. Setiawati, R. Sutajaya, M. Agus Suprayudi

“…The results showed that food efficiency was differed among the treatments, while relative growth rate was similar.  …”
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Numerical Evaluation and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Model of the Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) System with Different Nanofluids by Mrigendra Singh, S. C. Solanki, Basant Agrawal, Rajesh Bhargava

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