A Particle Swarm Optimization-Guided Ivy Algorithm for Global Optimization Problems by Kaifan Zhang, Fujiang Yuan, Yang Jiang, Zebing Mao, Zihao Zuo, Yanhong Peng

“…In recent years, metaheuristic algorithms have garnered significant attention for their efficiency in solving complex optimization problems. …”
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Adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater using termite mound blended with chicken eggshell as an adsorbent: Equilibrium and kinetic approaches by Mebratu Ergete Mengistu, Yasin Ahmed Waday, Wondwosen Sime Geleta, Yigezu Mekonnen Bayisa, Dereje Tadesse Mekonnen

“…Thus, the maximum Cr(VI) removal efficiency of 99.79 % achieved at pH of 7, adsorbent dosage of 6 g/L, initial Cr(VI) concentration of 40 mg/L, and contact time of 75 min. …”
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Optimizing Methanol Flow Rate for Enhanced Semi-Passive Mini-Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Performance by Laura Faria, Vicenta María Barragán

“…Open circuit voltage, maximum power density, and cell efficiency were analyzed. To this purpose, open circuit voltage and current–voltage curves were measured in different experimental conditions. …”
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Niosome as a Drug Delivery Carrier for Sorafenib: Preparation, Investigation of Physicochemical Properties, and In Vitro Effects on HepG2 Cell Line by Mohammad Amin Raeisi Estabragh, Behzad Behnam, Masoud Torkzadeh-Mahani, Abbas Pardakhty

“…The morphology, size analysis, and physical stability were investigated. The encapsulation efficiency percent of the selected formulations was measured using the dialysis method, and the release of sorafenib was checked for four hours using the Franz diffusion cell. …”
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Development of Curcumin Encapsulated Liposomes in Chlorhexidine-Loaded Organogel Using Ternary Phase Systems for Treatment of Omphalitis in Infants by Ibilola Mary Cardoso-Daodu, Margaret Okonawan Ilomuanya

“…Liposomes were spherical with an average size of 7 μm and an encapsulation efficiency of 97%. The in vitro release profile best fits the Higuchi mathematical model implying that curcumin release was by diffusion and dissolution mechanism. …”
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Enhancing cement-based inorganic coating performance through the integration of graphene-titanium dioxide composite nanofibers by Xiang-fei Wang, Chun Pei, Liangliang Wei, Ji-Hua Zhu

“…The 650 °C sample, on the other hand, contained 87.1 % of the anatase and 16.9 % rutile phases, with the lowest photocatalytic efficiency of 70 %. Photoluminescence (PL) and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) tests revealed that the incorporation of graphene mitigated electron-hole recombination rates, resulting in a redshifted spectrum. …”
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Neonatal brain injury influences structural connectivity and childhood functional outcomes. by Alice Ramirez, Shabnam Peyvandi, Stephany Cox, Dawn Gano, Duan Xu, Olga Tymofiyeva, Patrick S McQuillen

“…After controlling for clinical factors known to affect neurodevelopmental outcomes, we observed that global efficiency was highly associated with 30 month motor outcomes (P = 0.02) in both groups. …”
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Polymer-based nanoparticles for cancer theranostics: advances, challenges, and future perspectives by Kaylin Shanahan, Daniel Coen, Wanis Nafo

“…Advances in polymer chemistry and nanoparticle fabrication methods, including solvent evaporation, nanoprecipitation, emulsion-diffusion, and emulsion polymerization, have allowed precise control over particle size, surface charge, and drug-loading efficiency, optimizing biodistribution and imaging performance. …”
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Transitioning to a low-carbon economy: The impact of green finance policies in BRICS nations by Weixin Tang, Minglu Huo, Yanhui Wang, Nawal Abdalla Adam, Bin Bai

“…Key empirical findings reveal that: (1) green finance has a significant and positive impact on energy efficiency, with strong direct and indirect effects across provinces; (2) spatial autocorrelation exists in energy usage, indicating that policy impacts diffuse geographically; (3) the synergistic effect of internet development and environmental regulation enhances green finance effectiveness; (4) regional disparities show stronger green finance impacts in eastern and western China compared to central regions; and (5) robustness checks using SDM-Wij and 2SLS confirm the stability and reliability of results. …”
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MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF ADSORPTION OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT COMPOUNDS IN A COLUMN-TYPE APPARATUS by Vira Sabadash, Anna Nowik-Zając, Oleh Konovalov

“…It was noted that the large size of molecules, their complex structure, and environmental conditions can significantly affect the efficiency of the adsorption process. The model considers phenomena such as diffusion in a porous medium, the influence of competition between different components of the mixture, and possible changes in the structure of adsorbed molecules. …”
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Design of real-time transmission system for underwater panoramic camera based on RTSP. by Wenhui Wang, Yongqi Li, Rufei He

“…In order to improve the ability and efficiency of underwater data collection and transmission, and ensure the quality of underwater multimedia data transmission, a real-time transmission system for underwater panoramic cameras based on RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) was designed. …”
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Mould Growth Risk for Internal Retrofit Insulation of Heritage-Protected Timber Plank Frame Walls by Martha Eilertsen Harberg, Silje Kathrin Asphaug, Tore Kvande

“…A wave of energy efficiency-focused activity has spread across Europe in recent years, with ambitious goals for improving the energy performance of existing buildings through various directives. …”
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Influence of impurities contained in fuel and air on sulfide corrosion of turbine blades of the gas turbine engine by V. M. Samoylenko, G. T. Paschenko, E. V. Samoylenko, A. A. Gnezdilova

“…In the process of improving gas turbine engines (GTE), increasing the resource and efficiency, there is a constant increase in temperature and pressure of the working fluid. …”
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Big Concern for Public Health: Microbial Contamination of Mobile Phones by Tara Sadeeq, Ayse Arikan, Tamer Sanlidag, Emrah Guler, Kaya Suer

“…The aim was to determine the prevalence of bacterial contamination of the mobile phones, identify bacterial isolates, assess their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and define the efficiency of using disinfectant. Methodology: This study included 233 dental students from Near East University, Faculty of Dentistry. …”
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Implications of Climate Change on PV Generation in Semi-Arid Zones by Albatayneh Aiman, Al-Omary Murad

“…One significant concern is the impact of rising temperatures on the efficiency of PV panels, which can lead to reduced electricity production. …”
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New Analytical Wave Structures for the (2+1)-Dimensional Chaffee-Infante Equation by Fatma Nur Kaya Sağlam

“…In order to tackle complex nonlinear issues, the solutions are dependable, efficient, and manageable, and the generated results provide a basis for further research. …”
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Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and Firm Performance: Examining Mediating and Moderating Effects by Tu Ngoc Tran

“…Improved MAPs enable more informed decision-making, efficient resource allocation, and greater operational effectiveness, thereby boosting overall firm performance. …”
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Concave Magnetic-Responsive Hydrogel Discs for Enhanced Bioassays by Amin Ghaffarzadeh Bakhshayesh, Huiyan Li

“…Receptor-based biosensors often suffer from slow analyte diffusion, leading to extended assay times. Moreover, existing methods to enhance diffusion can be complex and costly. …”
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Mathematical modelling of reoviruses in cancer cell cultures. by Arwa Abdulla Baabdulla, Francisca Cristi, Maya Shmulevitz, Thomas Hillen

“…Paradoxically, SV5 attaches to cancer cells less efficiently than T3wt, which lead us to hypothesize that there might be an optimal binding affinity with maximal oncolytic activity. …”
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Influencing Factors of Hexavalent Chromium Speciation Transformation in Soil from a Northern China Chromium Slag Site by Shuai Zhu, Junru Chen, Yun Zhu, Baoke Zhang, Jing Jia, Meng Pan, Zhipeng Yang, Jianhua Cao, Yating Shen

“…Among reducing agents, FeSO₄ exhibited the strongest effect (reduction efficiency >30%), followed by citric acid and fulvic acid. …”
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