Corporate governance and efficiency in the Electricity Sector using Data Envelopment Analysis: a study in the brazilian stock market by Fernanda Maciel Peixoto, Roberto do Nascimento Ferreira, Ana Lúcia Miranda Lopes, André Francisco Alcântara Fagundes

“…The results demonstrated that the use of CG mechanisms positively influences business efficiency, but not in the expected magnitude. It was found that the cash flow concentration is positively related to the efficiency of firms, supporting the governance literature. …”
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Modeling the Effect of Prior Knowledge on Memory Efficiency for the Study of Transfer of Learning: A Spiking Neural Network Approach by Mojgan Hafezi Fard, Krassie Petrova, Nikola Kirilov Kasabov, Grace Y. Wang

“…The transfer of learning (TL) is the process of applying knowledge and skills learned in one context to a new and different context. Efficient use of memory is essential in achieving successful TL and good learning outcomes. …”
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Analysis of Efficiency upon Enhancing the Fuel Combustion Completeness in the GTU Burners Using Fuel Gas Heating up by Pekov A.P., Bachev N.L., Shilova A.A., Matyunin O.O., Betinskaya O.A.

“…This goal is achieved by obtaining experimental data on the emissions of CO and NOx at different temperatures of the fuel gas supply to the combustion chamber. …”
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Evaluation of yield and water use efficiency of quinoa under irrigation regimes, gamma aminobutyric acid, and vermicompost application by Mehdi JAMSHIDEYNI, Mohammad Ali BEHDANI, Soheil PARSA, Surur KHORAMDEL

“…A similar trend was also recorded in relation to water use efficiency. Therefore, using 10 mg l-1 of GABA and 5 t ha-1 of V can be effective in alleviating water stress.…”
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A Computationally Efficient Model Predictive Control Energy Management Strategy for Hybrid Vehicles Considering Driving Style by Yalian Yang, Yuqi Chen, Changdong Liu

“…In this study, a computationally efficient energy management strategy for model predictive control for hybrid vehicles considering the driving style is proposed. …”
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Assessment of the Safety and Efficiency of a Preperitoneal Continuous Infusion Using Bupivacaine after Abdominal Laparotomy in Digestive Carcinology by Hayat Ben-Saghroune, Mohammed Abdessadek, Sanae Achour, Youssef Kfal, Abderrahim El Bouazzaoui, Nabil Kanjaa, Hicham Sbai

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UML/OCL based design and the transition towards temporal object relational database with bitemporal data by Soumiya Ain El Hayat, Fouad Toufik, Mohamed Bahaj

“…An algorithm has been proposed to automate the transformation from the conceptual schema enriched by bitemporal features to temporal object relational database model by following different steps such as classifying and extracting information about classes, relationships and attributes.…”
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Comprehensive disaster damage management planning and the safety of advanced technologies to improve its efficiency (political and legal aspects) by S. N. Tikhomirov

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Do Larger Pollinators Have Higher Pollination Efficiency for the Generalized Pollination Plant <i>Hibiscus mutabilis</i>? by Xiaoqing Shi, Bin Zheng, Xiaoli Liu, Fangwen Li, Zhangshun Zhu, Qiumei Quan, Yunxiang Li

“…To understand the reproductive strategies of the typically introduced plant <i>Hibiscus mutabilis</i> and to compare the pollination efficiency of its different pollinators, we observed, measured, and recorded the flowering dynamics, floral traits, and visiting insects of <i>H. mutabilis</i>. …”
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The promotion effects of flat-form ultrasound on fermentation efficiency, kinetic, and quality characteristic of room-temperature-storage yogurt by ShengQi Zhang, ShiZhen Niu, YuJia Xu, Wenyu Suo, MinQuan Wu, Xiangdong Ren, Dong Yang, Hongxia Liu, RongHai He, Hongliang Li

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Gnss-denied unmanned aerial vehicle navigation: analyzing computational complexity, sensor fusion, and localization methodologies by Imen Jarraya, Abdulrahman Al-Batati, Muhammad Bilal Kadri, Mohamed Abdelkader, Adel Ammar, Wadii Boulila, Anis Koubaa

“…A key contribution of this study is the establishment of a critical classification system that divides GNSS-denied navigation techniques into two primary categories: absolute and relative localization. This classification enhances the understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different strategies in various operational contexts. …”
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Classification and Detection of Rumors Related to COVID-19 Using Machine Learning-Based Smart Techniques by Yancheng Yang, Junqiao Zhai, Shah Nazir

“…After studying different information detection techniques, various features have been identified from the literature. …”
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Improvement in Nitrogen-Use Efficiency Increases Salt Stress Tolerance in Rice Seedlings and Grain Yield in Salinized Soil by Ping Ji, Chen Xu, Fenglou Ling, Xingjie Li, Zexin Qi, Yunfeng Chen, Xiaolong Liu, Zhian Zhang, Jinze Wang, Zhiyang Luo, Ziwen Cheng, Jianrui Chen

“…Rice varieties with different nitrogen-use efficiencies were subjected to salt stress; they were stimulated with 50, 100, and 150 mmol/L of NaCl solution at the seedling stage and subjected to salinities of 0.2, 0.4%, and 0.6% at the reproductive growth stage. …”
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Alterations in Immune-Related Defensin Alpha 4 (DEFA4) Gene Expression in Health and Disease by Fatemah Basingab, Abeer Alsaiary, Shahad Almontashri, Aisha Alrofaidi, Mona Alharbi, Sheren Azhari, Khloud Algothmi, Safiah Alhazmi

“…On the other hand, alternations in DEFA4 gene expression have been reported in different disorders such as diseases related to inflammation and immunity dysfunction, brain-related disorders, and various cancers. …”
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Adjustment of the water addition amount for barley batter based on the particle size effect aiming product development efficiency by Asuka Taniguchi, Makoto Miura, Tsuyoshi Tanaka, Rie Kobayashi

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COMPARATIVE STUDY REGARDING THE EFFICIENCY OF SOME COMMERCIAL LACTIC STARTERS FROM THE ROMANIAN INGREDIENTS MARKET FOR BAKERY INDUSTRY by MARIA S. CHIȘ, ALINA STURZA, ADRIANA PĂUCEAN, SIMONA MAN, VLAD MUREȘAN, ANAMARIA POP, SEVASTIŢA MUSTE

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Decadal variations in the driving factors of increasing water-use efficiency in China's terrestrial ecosystems from 2000 to 2022 by Zhongen Niu, Honglin He, Ying Zhao, Bin Wang, Lili Feng, Yan Lv, Mengyu Zhang, Jiayi Fan, Zhihao Li

“…This study revealed a general increase in WUE during the study period with significant interdecadal differences. Between 2000 and 2010, WUE was relatively stable (slope = 0.0023 g C kg−1 H2O a−1, p > 0.05), primarily because the decrease in GPP/T (p < 0.05) offset the increase in T/ET (p < 0.01). …”
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Exercise ventilatory efficiency in elite athletes assessed for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: The effect of sex and sport categories by Maria Rosaria Squeo, Ilaria Menichini, Matteo Morviducci, Alessandro Spinelli, Giuseppe Di Gioia, Viviana Maestrini, J. Alberto Neder, Paolo Palange

“…Abstract Ventilatory efficiency during cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is obtained by relating minute ventilation (V'E) to CO2 output (V'CO2). …”
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Radiological Outcome of Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization in Relation to Chronic Subdural Hematoma Cause and Architecture by Ahmed Abdelghafar, Andrew Falzon, Eef J. Hendriks, Ivan Radovanovic, Hugo Andrade, Joanna D. Schaafsma, Pascal J. Mosimann

“…There was no statistically significant difference between each group pair in the cSDH thickness and volume reduction difference at all the follow-up intervals. …”
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Related Standards and Certifications in the Architecture of Service-Oriented System in Welding Technology: A Systematic Review by Bálint Molnár, József Szőlősi, Attila Gludovátz, Mátyás Andó

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