Success factors for using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems to improve competitiveness in the hospitality industry by Paula Serdeira Azevedo, Mário Romão, Efigénio Rebelo

“…Implementing an ERP system may imply deep modifications in structure, business processes and even the culture of an organization. …”
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Evaluating the effect of external and internal condensers on the productivity of solar stills: A review by Azm Najjar, Maryam Nooman AlMallahi, Mahmoud Elgendi

“…Comparative studies on various modifications, including improved stepped solar still, showcase productivity enhancements ranging from 30% to 150%. …”
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An Economic Study of Biokraft From Mixed  of Trunk and Branch Wastes of Mangium on Several Pulping Process Conditions by Devi Silsia, Ridwan Yahya, Mucharromah Mucharromah, Jerry Antonio

“…Addition of P. chrysosporium fungus on chip mixture of mangium trunk and branch before pulping process could increase the efficiency of chemical used, save energy consumption and improve the quality of effluent. …”
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Biological hydrogen synthesis as an alternative energy of the future without environmental pollution? by Horst J. Koch

“…Direct photobiological hydrogen production would be an ideal solution for the environment, especially since it releases oxygen as a by-product with low environmental impact. The efficiencies achieved so far are not yet sufficient to compete economically - yield/expenditure - with the established processes of H2 production or even fossil fuels. …”
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A Modified Dai–Liao Conjugate Gradient Method Based on a Scalar Matrix Approximation of Hessian and Its Application by Branislav Ivanov, Gradimir V. Milovanović, Predrag S. Stanimirović, Aliyu Muhammed Awwal, Lev A. Kazakovtsev, Vladimir N. Krutikov

“…The improvements are based on appropriate modifications of the CG update parameter in DL conjugate gradient methods. …”
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Light modulates plant-derived extracellular vesicle properties: a photosensitive-responsive nanodelivery system by Yu Lu, Wenyu Zhang, Peiyuan Zeng, Yuqian He, Xiaolu Hua, Yan Liu, Jianbo Wu

“…Prolonged exposure (15 min) reduced efficiency (~ 50%), likely due to excessive ROS-induced membrane destabilization. …”
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The A3C Algorithm With Eligibility Traces of Energy Management for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles by Dingyi Guo, Guangyin Lei, Huichao Zhao, Fang Yang, Qiang Zhang

“…The proposed Asynchronous Advantage Actor-Critic Eligibility Traces (A3CET) algorithm incorporates these modifications and shows a significant improvement in fuel efficiency. …”
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Stealth missiles with precision guidance: A novel multifunctional nano-drug delivery system based on biomimetic cell membrane coating technology by Yuyan Zhou, Xinyue Wang, Xiaorong Tian, Deyu Zhang, Hanxiao Cui, Wei Du, Zhenghui Yang, Jiayu Li, Wanshun Li, Jiaheng Xu, Ying Duanmu, Ting Yu, Fengping Cai, Wenhao Li, Zhendong Jin, Wencheng Wu, Haojie Huang

“…Furthermore, surface functionalization modifications can enhance their programmability, multifunctionality, and biointerface adaptability, thereby optimizing targeted delivery efficiency and extending in vivo circulation time. …”
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MSCSO: A Modified Sand Cat Swarm Algorithm for 3D UAV Path Planning in Complex Environments with Multiple Threats by Zhengsheng Zhan, Dangyue Lai, Canjian Huang, Zhixiang Zhang, Yongle Deng, Jian Yang

“…We successfully apply these modifications to UAV path planning scenarios in complex environments. …”
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Deep sequencing of yeast and mouse tRNAs and tRNA fragments using OTTR by Hans Tobias Gustafsson, Lucas Ferguson, Carolina Galan, Tianxiong Yu, Heather Upton, Ebru Kaymak, Zhiping Weng, Kathleen Collins, Oliver J Rando

“…Among the major classes of RNAs in the cell, tRNAs remain the most difficult to characterize via deep sequencing approaches, as tRNA structure and nucleotide modifications can each interfere with cDNA synthesis by commonly used reverse transcriptases (RTs). …”
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A Systematic Review of Blockchain Technology Assisted with Artificial Intelligence Technology for Networks and Communication Systems by Kamal Kumar, Vinod Kumar, null Seema, Mukesh Kumar Sharma, Akber Ali Khan, M. Javed Idrisi

“…Artificial intelligence assists in the completion of activities efficiently and effectively by providing intelligence, analytics, and predicting capabilities. …”
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Drug Discovery Models and Toxicity Testing Using Embryonic and Induced Pluripotent Stem-Cell-Derived Cardiac and Neuronal Cells by Rahul S. Deshmukh, Krisztián A Kovács, András Dinnyés

“…Since the development of first iPSCs, tremendous effort has been directed to the development of methods to increase the efficiency of the process and to reduce the extent of genomic modifications associated with the reprogramming procedure. …”
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Tolerance fit based lubrication clearance design for sliding bearings in high power wind turbine gearboxes by LUO Yuan, LI Shengbo, ZHOU Yinchun, YUAN Xiangfei, HANG Yulei, SAVIN·Leonid, CHEN Zhaobo

“…Optimizing clearance design not only ensures reliable operation but also enhances energy efficiency and prolongs service life under dynamic loading and harsh environmental conditions. …”
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An Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm for the Clean Production Transformation of Automotive Body Painting by Qin Yang, Xinning Li, Teng Yang, Hu Wu, Liwen Zhang

“…Results show that the method achieves a 42.1% increase in coating production efficiency, over 98% exhaust gas purification rate, 18.2% average energy-saving improvement, and 17.9% reduction in manufacturing costs. …”
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Investigating the Impact of Structural Features on F1 Car Diffuser Performance Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) by Eugeni Pérez Nebot, Antim Gupta, Mahak Mahak

“…This study utilizes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to optimize the aerodynamic performance of a Formula 1 (F1) car diffuser, investigating the effects of vane placements, end-flap positions, and other structural modifications. Diffusers are critical in managing airflow, enhancing downforce, and reducing drag, directly influencing vehicle stability and speed. …”
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Using ultrasonic and microwave to prevent and reduce wax deposition in oil production by Ali Akbari, Yousef Kazemzadeh, Dmitriy A. Martyushev, Farid Cortes

“…In this method, microwave waves provide energy to the wax, increasing its temperature and causing it to melt and move. Due to its speed, efficiency, and applicability in industrial environments, the microwave method has been recognized as a leading approach in wax deposition reduction, requiring minimal modifications to the pipeline structure. …”
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Performance analysis of butanol-diesel blends in internal combustion engines as pathway to bioenergy integration toward sustainability goals by Shobhit Khanna, Anshul Gangele

“…Key performance indicators, including brake thermal efficiency (BTE), mechanical and volumetric efficiency, along with oxide of nitrogen (NOₓ), smoke, and unburned hydrocarbon (HC) emissions, were measured. …”
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CFD Parametric Studies for Global Performance Improvement of Open Refrigerated Display Cabinets by Pedro Dinis Gaspar, L. C. Carrilho Gonçalves, R. A. Pitarma

“…A detailed CFD modelling of an open refrigerated display cabinet has been formulated in a previous study. Some modifications are introduced in order to perform parametric studies dealing with low-cost geometrical and functional characteristics for improvement of the global performance and energy efficiency. …”
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Heavy metal polluted water: Effects and sustainable treatment solutions using bio-adsorbents aligned with the SDGs by Said Meftah, Khadija Meftah, Meryem Drissi, Ikram Radah, Karima Malous, Ayoub Amahrous, Ayoub Chahid, Tarik Tamri, Ayyoub Rayyad, Bouchra Darkaoui, Sanae Hanine, Oukani El-Hassan, Lahboub Bouyazza

“…These bio-sourced materials demonstrate high specificity and efficiency in heavy metal adsorption, making them promising candidates for large-scale water treatment. …”
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Unlocking the life code: a review of SnoRNA functional diversity and disease relevance by Yinghui Li, Xinzhe Chen, Shudan Xiao, Haoxuan Wang, Bo Li, MeiHua Zhang, Kun Wang

“…They are widely involved in post-transcriptional modifications of ribosomal RNAs, including methylation and pseudouridylation, precisely regulating the process of ribosome biogenesis, ensuring the integrity of ribosome structure and function, and thereby guaranteeing the accuracy and efficiency of protein synthesis. snoRNAs not only maintain cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation under normal physiological conditions but also have abnormal expression closely associated with various diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. …”
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