Evaluation of the pollutant removal efficiency of swine wastewater through two configurations of hybrid wetlands with tropical ornamental plants by Gaspar Monteagudo-Hernández, Denisse Astrid Hernández-Castelán, Teresa Zamora-Lobato, Mayerlín Sandoval-Herazo, María Graciela Hernández-Orduña, Luis Carlos Sandoval Herazo

“…The pig farming industry in Mexico is an important economic activity that is growing significantly, generating large volumes of wastewater that negatively affect water bodies and human health. …”
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An Integrated Energy Management Strategy for Efficient Power Flow in EV On-Board Chargers with V2G Capability by Diouri Anas, Khafallah Mohamed, Hassoune Abdelilah, Meskini Mohammed Amine

“…This integrated approach not only supports grid stability and improves energy efficiency but also promotes battery longevity. Simulation results conducted in MATLAB/Simulink validate the proposed strategy’s effectiveness, demonstrating its potential to enhance the sustainability and performance of next-generation EV charging infrastructures.…”
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Energy Efficiency in Biophilic Architecture: A Systematic Literature Review and Visual Analysis Using CiteSpace and VOSviewer by Xin Ding, Yanqiu Cui, Zhengshu Chen, Hangyue Zhang

“…Furthermore, combining biophilic elements with photovoltaic systems can enhance the efficiency of solar energy generation. This study offers valuable insights for architects and researchers in designing more energy-efficient and sustainable buildings.…”
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Evaluating municipal solid waste management efficiency in Iceland: A data envelopment analysis of socioeconomic and geographic influences by Guðmundur Kristján Óskarsson, Sveinn Agnarsson, Brynhildur Davíðsdóttir

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of municipal solid waste management in Iceland, focusing on the factors influencing waste generation and recycling rates. …”
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PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF THE EU MEMBER STATES' TAX SYSTEMS by Mariana-Luminita COMAN (LINTA)

“…The design of a tax system influences investors' decisions, it can create incentives for investment and consumption or it can generate implications for negative externalities. The efficiency of a tax system is evaluated in terms of the high degree of tax revenue collection, in terms of low costs for taxpayers and the tax administration. …”
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Shedding light on negative cultures in osteoarticular infections: leveraging mNGS to unravel risk factors and microbial profiles by Haiqi Ding, Haiqi Ding, Haiqi Ding, Haiqi Ding, Jiexin Huang, Lan Lin, Lan Lin, Lan Lin, Yang Chen, Yang Chen, Yang Chen, Qijin Wang, Wenbo Li, Wenbo Li, Wenbo Li, Ying Huang, Ying Huang, Ying Huang, Xinyu Fang, Xinyu Fang, Xinyu Fang, Wenming Zhang, Wenming Zhang, Wenming Zhang

“…Building upon this, we suggest strategies to enhance the positivity rate of microbial cultures based on clinical experience.ResultsInvasive osteoarticular infection (IOI), multi-infections, rare pathogen infections, and prior antibiotic use are risk factors for negative microbial cultures. When the duration of prior antibiotic use is ≥3 days, mNGS demonstrates significantly higher pathogen detection efficiency than microbial culture. …”
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A Quad-Band Stacked Hybrid Ambient RF-Solar Energy Harvester With Higher RF-to-DC Rectification Efficiency by Sunanda Roy, Jun-Jiat Tiang, Mardeni Bin Roslee, Md Tanvir Ahmed, M. A. Parvez Mahmud

“…The harmonic balance of EM solver is used to design and maximize the RF- to - DC rectification efficiency with the combination of the antenna and the solar cell. …”
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Improving the robustness and efficiency of cell sheet protocol for breast cancer induction in animal model: A Geltrex plus Gelatin approach. by Alaa T Alshareeda, Nada Albarakati, Yasser Alshawakir, Ayidah Alghuwainem, Batla S Al-Sowayan, Abdul Latif Khan, Abdullah Almubarak, Sarah Al-Maiman, Ahood Al Sayed, Nur Khatijah Mohd Zin, Amal S Alhamid

“…<h4>Results</h4>The novel protocol enhanced cell sheet transplant efficiency by providing scaffold support and temporary adhesion. …”
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Calendar anomalies and market volatility in selected cryptocurrencies by Farah Naz, Madeeha Sayyed, Ramiz-Ur- Rehman, Muhammad Akram Naseem, Shamsul Nahar Abdullah, Muhammad Ishfaq Ahmad

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V2Va +: An Efficient SystemVerilog &#x0026; Verilog-to-Verilog-A Translator for Accelerated Mixed-Signal Simulation by Chao Wang, Yicong Shao, Jiajie Huang, Wangzilu Lu, Zhiwen Gu, Longfan Li, Yuhang Zhang, Jian Zhao, Wei Mao, Yongfu Li

“…The V2Va + translation tool comprises two integral components: a parser function, tasked with extracting information from SystemVerilog and Verilog files, and a Verilog-A generator, responsible for generating corresponding Verilog-A code. …”
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Study and Characterization of New KPIs for Measuring Efficiency in Urban Loading and Unloading Zones Using the OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Model by Angel Gil Gallego, María Pilar Lambán, Jesús Royo Sánchez, Juan Carlos Sánchez Catalán, Paula Morella Avinzano

“…The use of LUZs in urban environments is a critical factor for ensuring efficient vehicle mobility in cities. Poor utilisation of these zones can generate negative externalities, such as double parking or illegal occupation of pedestrian crossings or garage doors. …”
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Hi-TARGET: a fast, efficient and versatile CRISPR type I-B genome editing tool for the thermophilic acetogen Thermoanaerobacter kivui by Angeliki Sitara, Rémi Hocq, Alexander Jiwei Lu, Stefan Pflügl

“…Conclusions The CRISPR-based genome editing tool Hi-TARGET developed for T. kivui can be used for scarless deletion, insertion, point mutation and gene knock-down, thus fast-tracking the generation of industrially-relevant strains for the production of carbon-negative chemicals and fuels as well as facilitating studies of acetogen metabolism and physiology.…”
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Insights into the transformations, antimicrobial activity, and degradation efficiency of a representative carbapenem antibiotic by high-frequency ultrasound hybridized with the (ph... by Efraím A. Serna-Galvis, Kevin P. Celis-Llamoca, Ingrit E. Collantes-Díaz, Ricardo A. Torres-Palma, Jessica I. Nieto-Juárez

“…Carbapenems are potent antibiotics that reach sewage systems and then the environment, causing negative impacts. Thus, research on degrading processes to limit the carbapenem discharge in sewage systems is needed. …”
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The Impact of Risk Management Efficiency on Organizational Performance in State-Owned Enterprises and the Mediating Ef-fect of Supply Chain Maturity: Evidence from Morocco by Benkirane Kawtar, Benazzi Khadija

“…Moreover, we conclude also that the maturity of the supply chain exerts a mediating effect between the efficiency of risk management and the level of performance in Moroccan public offices with commercial activities. …”
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A review of the reinforcement performance of the photovoltaic/thermal hybrid system by Hulya Sabah Sulaiman, Ehsan Fadhil Abbas, Tahseen Ahmed Tahseen

“…In the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency, it has brought stability to the negative impact of carbon emissions due to the increase in energy consumption in the world, as well as the reduction of major fossil fuel sources. …”
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Goodness-of-Fit Test for the Bivariate Negative Binomial Distribution by Francisco Novoa-Muñoz, Juan Pablo Aguirre-González

“…To accelerate the massive computational work, we employ the parallelization strategy that, according to Novoa-Muñoz (2024), was the most efficient among the techniques he analyzed.…”
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Negative Stiffness Composite Plate Design for Vibration Suppression by Rumian Zhong, Jie Huang, Zhihui Zhao, Shan Huang

“…These absorbers generate shear forces and efficiently capture vibration energy when excited resonantly. …”
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ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TECHNOLOGIES FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION FROM CONVENTIONAL SOURCES AND MEASURES TO MITIGATE THE PRODUCED IMPACTS by PAUL CALANTER

“…The electricity sector represents the sector with the greatest impact in terms of producing climate change, mainly due to the greenhouse gas emissions generated through the burning of fossil fuels. It is not however the only negative aspect associated to the classic technologies of electricity production. …”
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Effect of various parameters on the performance of solar PV power plant: a review and the experimental study by Feroz Shaik, Syam Sundar Lingala, Punnaiah Veeraboina

“…Solar PV cells employ solar energy, an endless and unrestricted renewable energy source, to generate electricity directly. The optimum output, energy conversion efficiency, productivity, and lifetime of the solar PV cell are all significantly impacted by environmental factors as well as cell operation and maintenance, which have an impact on the cost-effectiveness of power generation. …”
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Residential indoor air quality assessment in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria by Musibau Omoakin Jelili, Olajoke Abolade, Abimbola Theophilus Alabi, Joalane Marunye

“…Among residents, firewood (2.06), charcoal (3.10) and gas (3.61) exhibited the highest CFUI scores and there was a fairly weak but significant negative correlation (r = − 0.281; p = 0.0005) between cooking fuel efficiency and indoor PM10 levels. …”
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