Assisting monofloral honey classification by automated pollen identification based on convolutional neural networks by José Miguel Valiente, Juan José Martín-Osuna, Ana María Peral, Isabel Escriche

“…The development of a computer application incorporating CNN models, makes these methodologies suitable for efficient classification of monofloral honeys.…”
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The Exploitation of Nanotechnology in Herbicides and Bioherbicides: A Novel Approach for Sustainable Weed Management by Mirko La Iacona, Aurelio Scavo, Sara Lombardo, Giovanni Mauromicale

“…This review highlights the increasing efficiency and diffusion of nanoherbicides and nanobioherbicides, suggesting their introduction into sustainable and integrated weed management strategies. …”
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Development of targeted nanocapsules using pomegranate peel extract with enhanced bioavailability and anti-inflammatory activity for ulcerative colitis: In vitro studies by P. Monika, M.N. Chandraprabha, R. Hari Krishna, Vittal Maanya, C. Likhitha, N. Pooja

“…The mechanism of drug release from the nanoformulations (NFR) exhibited a process controlled by Fickian diffusion. The results suggest efficient encapsulation of PPE within Eudragit L100 and may be used for targeted drug release in the intestinal region. …”
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Adsorption of Phenol onto Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles: Performance Evaluation, Mechanism Exploration, and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of Thermodynamics by Safwat M. Safwat, Nouran Y. Mohamed, Mohamed N. A. Meshref, Abdelsalam Elawwad

“…This evidence is key for future investigations for the efficiency of adsorption conditions concerning the contaminant type and adsorbate compounds.…”
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Performance Optimisation of Low-Damage Foam Fracturing Fluid System in Unconventional Reservoirs by Xuefeng Gong, Liping Mu, Lirong Liu

“…However, the greenhouse effect caused by CO2 accumulation and CO2 utilisation represents a significant challenge, limiting the fracturing efficiency of unconventional reservoirs. The aim of this investigation is to optimise the formulation of foam fracturing fluids using CO2 fluid and analyse the fracturing capability of foam fluids. …”
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Extracorporeal Detoxification Methods in the Treatment of Destructive Pancreatitis by E. L. Ismailov, S. N. Eralina, B. B. Tekesbaev, R. B. Abdrasulov

“…The rise in the incidence of acute necrotic pancreatitis in the past decade and high mortality rates of as high as 20—45% all suggest that the disease is of high social, medical, and economic importance.Objective: to study the efficiency of extracorporeal detoxification methods in the combination treatment of patients with severe destructive pancreatitis.Subjects and methods. …”
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Experimental and theoretical insights into the adsorption mechanism of methylene blue on the (002) WO3 surface by Khaoula Hkiri, Hamza Elsayed Ahmed Mohamed, Mohamed Mahrous Abodouh, Malik Maaza

“…Abstract This work investigates the efficiency of green-synthesized WO3 nanoflakes for the removal of methylene blue dye. …”
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Selection of the End-Expiratory Pressure for Mechanical Respiratory Support (Review) by R. Y. Ovsiannikov, K. M. Lebedinskii

“…Dynamic assessment of pulmonary diffusion efficiency provides a new perspective on the issue, offering additional ways to the development of «gold standard».…”
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Sorption Profile of Phosphorus Ions onto ZnO Nanorods Synthesized via Sonic Technique by M. F. Elkady, H. Shokry Hassan, Eslam Salama

“…Nano-zinc oxide exhibits high efficiency for phosphorus removal; the equilibrium state was recorded within 90 minutes. …”
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Cation-induced topical disordered niobium nickel oxide for robust hydrogen storage in magnesium hydride by Shuai Li, Liuting Zhang, Fuying Wu, Qian Li

“…Catalytic doping is one of the economic and efficient strategies to optimize the operating temperature and kinetic behavior of magnesium hydride (MgH2). …”
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Degradation of bisphenol A using a MOF@COF-modified polyacrylonitrile ultrafiltration membrane by Chloe G Hahn, Soraya P Malinga, Thollwana A Makhetha

“…Certain endocrine disrupting chemicals, such as Bisphenol A were found to persist in water after conventional water treatment processes due to their hydrophobicity and stability. This necessitates efficient removal methods due to a variety of limitations in conventional water treatment processes, such as harmful byproducts, saturation, and membrane fouling. …”
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Regulating wide-bandgap perovskite face-on stacking in hybrid-deposited perovskite/organic tandem solar cells by Yu-Duan Wang, Zhenrong Jia, Shunchang Liu, Ran Luo, Yuchen Zhang, Julian A. Steele, Zachary Degnan, M. Bilal Faheem, Eduardo Solano, Quinn Qiao, Jia Li, Zhuojie Shi, Ling Kai Lee, Xiao Guo, Zijing Dong, Xi Wang, Jinxi Chen, Nengxu Li, Qilin Zhou, Zhouyin Wei, Xinyi Du, Yi Hou

“…This approach reduces defect density and, consequently, improves carrier diffusion length. As a result, the hybrid-deposited WBG perovskite (>1.8 eV) solar cells realize a maximum efficiency of 17.48% and an open-circuit voltage (V oc) exceeding 1.315 V. …”
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Early intervention anti-Aβ immunotherapy attenuates microglial activation without inducing exhaustion at residual plaques by Lis de Weerd, Selina Hummel, Stephan A. Müller, Iñaki Paris, Thomas Sandmann, Marie Eichholtz, Robin Gröger, Amelie L. Englert, Stephan Wagner, Connie Ha, Sonnet S. Davis, Valerie Warkins, Dan Xia, Brigitte Nuscher, Anna Berghofer, Marvin Reich, Astrid F. Feiten, Kai Schlepckow, Michael Willem, Stefan F. Lichtenthaler, Joseph W. Lewcock, Kathryn M. Monroe, Matthias Brendel, Christian Haass

“…Long-term treatment with anti-Aβ results in a robust and dose-dependent lowering of amyloid plaque pathology, with a higher efficiency for reducing diffuse over dense-core plaque deposition. …”
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Development of Modified Drug Delivery Systems with Metformin Loaded in Mesoporous Silica Matrices: Experimental and Theoretical Designs by Mousa Sha’at, Maria Ignat, Florica Doroftei, Vlad Ghizdovat, Maricel Agop, Alexandra Barsan (Bujor), Monica Stamate Cretan, Fawzia Sha’at, Ramona-Daniela Pavaloiu, Adrian Florin Spac, Lacramioara Ochiuz, Carmen Nicoleta Filip, Ovidiu Popa

“…<b>Results:</b> The loading efficiency increased with increasing drug concentration but nonlinearly, reaching 56.43 mg/g for 1 mg/mL and 131.69 mg/g for 3 mg/mL. …”
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The new design and technological solutions for the led modules for retrofit lamps by B. M. Борщов, А. М. Листратенко, И. Т. Тымчук, M. A. Проценко, Г. И. Никитский, А. А. Фомин, Л. А. Назаренко, В. М. Сорокин, А. В. Рыбалочка, А. С. Олейник

“…Positive technical and practical results were obtained by increasing by over 4–6 times the size of holders — heat sinks (compared to LED modules of flat holders) for heat dissipation from the LEDs by conduction and heat radiation, as well as by increasing light efficiency of LED lamps due to the additional light re-reflection by mirrorized reflectors-radiators in the bulb which is diffuser of the lamp light.…”
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A Real-Time Image Encryption Method of Networked Inverted Pendulum Visual Servo Control System by Xue Li, Bing Liu, Changda Zhang

“…In the real-time control of networked inverted pendulum visual servo control system (NIPVSCS), how to achieve safe and efficient image transmission is an important and challenging problem. …”
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Synthesis of TiO2/Pd and TiO2/PdO Hollow Spheres and Their Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity by Jing Yan, Xiaojuan Li, Bo Jin, Min Zeng, Rufang Peng

“…The structure and optical properties of the as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Telleranalysis, Barrett-Joyner-Halenda measurement, and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The photocatalysis efficiencies of all samples were evaluated through the photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B under visible light irradiation. …”
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Using CFD analysis to evaluate the performance of a natural gas compressor under different geometries of internal parts by Rong Liu, AliB.M. Ali, Dheyaa J. Jasim, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh, Mohammed Al-Bahrani, Zubair Ahmad, Omid Ali Akbari, Soheil Salahshour, Ali Mohammadi Hasanabad

“…Reducing the number of diffuser vanes to 19 increased the efficiency by 1.1 %. …”
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A Simple and Effective Second-Order Numerical Algorithm for Tempered Fractional Differential Equation With Time Caputo-Tempered Fractional Derivative by Dechao Gao, Zeshan Qiu, Lizan Wang, Jianxin Li

“…This paper presents an efficient numerical scheme for the space–time tempered fractional convection–diffusion equation, where the time derivative is the Caputo-tempered fractional derivative and the space derivatives are the normalized left and right Riemann–Liouville tempered fractional derivatives. …”
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Design and Technological Aspects of Integrating Multi-Blade Machining and Surface Hardening on a Single Machine Base by Vadim Skeeba, Vladimir Ivancivsky, Aleksey Chernikov, Nikita Martyushev, Nikita Vakhrushev, Kristina Titova

“…Improving the technology of manufacturing parts with an emphasis on more efficient use of metalworking machines is necessary to maintain the competitiveness of the domestic machine tool industry. …”
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