Spatial Climate Adaptation Characteristics and Optimization Strategies of Traditional Residential Courtyards in Cold Locations: A Case Study of Xiaoyi Ancient City in Shanxi Provin... by Guohua Wang, Xu Cui, Wen Song, Yangguang Hao

“…This optimization not only enhances the energy efficiency of the building but also improves internal comfort, as it is based on climate-responsive design. …”
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Evaluation Algorithms for Parametric Curves and Surfaces by Lanlan Yan

“…This approach reduces computational complexity, resolves cross-model compatibility issues, and establishes an efficient evaluation framework for diverse parametric geometries.…”
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Common Poisonous Houseplant Species in Florida by Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble

“… Plants inside our homes, offices, or those used as part of a patio garden have been shown to create a relaxed, productive environment and to improve indoor air quality. Overall, they are efficient, low-cost, and sustainable. While houseplants are safe to grow and provide many benefits, some can be toxic if ingested accidentally, which could be a concern for those with pets or small children. …”
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SEKOLAH PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DI KABUPATEN GOWA DENGAN KONSEP ARSITEKTUR EKOLOGIS by Rasdyana Rasdyana, Sitti Aisyah Rahman

“…The purpose of this report is to draw up a reference design that can be a guide in designing the School of Architecture concept Ecological effective and efficient hereinafter ready transformed into the physical design of the building program. …”
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无轴向进给齿轮磨削运动及其蜗杆砂轮形状分析 by 张学成, 李春光

“…According to the principle of spatial skew axis helical gearing with instantaneous straight line contact,a new type worm gearing could be formed.A new gear grinding way without axial feeding based on the principle of the worm gearing,and how to make up the machine,motions needed in the machine and relationship of the motions are dissertated.How to adjust the machine,how to design the shape of the worm grinding wheel are described.The theoretical analysis results indicate that it’s possible to grind gears with the worm grinding wheel without axial feeding by the right and proper design,and one or double tooth surfaces could be grinded exactly.Non-axial feeding,simple structure,and higher efficient are the remarkable features of this technology.…”
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Nonproportional Intentionally Mistuned Turbine Blisk Design with Improved Component Modal Synthesis by Bin Bai, Qi Yang, Guang Wei Zhu, Qi Liang Wu, Xin ye Li

“…The results indicate that the calculation efficiency is enhanced via ICMS-NPMM relative to that of via HFEM. …”
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GLS-YOLO: A Lightweight Tea Bud Detection Model in Complex Scenarios by Shanshan Li, Zhe Zhang, Shijun Li

“…The efficiency of tea bud harvesting has been greatly enhanced, and human labor intensity significantly reduced, through the mechanization and intelligent management of tea plantations. …”
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Transverse Electric Inverse Scattering of Conductors Using Artificial Intelligence by Chien-Ching Chiu, Po-Hsiang Chen, Yen-Chen Chang, Hao Jiang

“…They are widely used in fields like industrial automation, smart homes, medical devices, automotive electronics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling real-time data collection to enhance system intelligence and efficiency. With advancements in technology, sensors are evolving toward miniaturization, high sensitivity, and multifunctional integration. …”
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Classifying Sunn Pest Damaged and Healthy Wheat Grains Across Different Species with YOLOV8 and Vision Transformers by Melike Çolak, Özgü Özkan, Ali Berkol, Nergis Pervan Akman, Murat Ardıç, Okan Sezer, Nazife Gözde Ayter Arpacıoğlu, Zekiye Budak Başçiftçi, Murat Olgun

“…That leads to using a data-efficient vision transformer algorithm and achieving a high accuracy score of 98.61%.…”
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Ultrathin Zinc cobalt oxide nanowalls for supercapacitive energy storage applications by Bashar Aljawrneh, Borhan Aldeen Albiss, Amani Al-Othman, Muhammad Tawalbeh, Abdelelah Alshanableh, Saja Alrousan, Rawan Hayajneh

“…The galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD) curves exhibited an asymmetric triangular-like shape. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) data showed a low transfer resistance of 13Ω, demonstrating efficient transport of ions at the electrolyte/electrode interface. …”
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A Novel HPNVD Descriptor for 3D Local Surface Description by Jiming Sa, Xuecheng Zhang, Yuan Yuan, Yuyan Song, Liwei Ding, Yechen Huang

“…Existing methods for 3D local feature description often struggle to achieve a good balance between distinctiveness, robustness, and computational efficiency. To address this challenge, a novel 3D local feature descriptor named Histograms of Projected Normal Vector Distribution (HPNVD) is proposed. …”
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Analysis and Optimization of Epicyclic Mechanisms with Mutually Meshed Satellites for Engineering and Industrial Applications by Sylvester Bozherikov, Hristo Uzunov, Silvia Dechkova, Mina Tsoneva

“…This study presents an in-depth kinematic and dynamic analysis of an epicyclic gear mechanism with mutually engaged satellites, aiming to optimize its characteristics and overall efficiency. The primary objective is to analyze its operational performance and propose optimization solutions to enhance its effectiveness. …”
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Division and Sealing Surfaces in Flow Energy Machines: An Analysis of Diverse Flatness Deviation Measurement Techniques by Grzegorz Włażewski, Konrad Stefanowicz, Ryszard Konieczny, Adam Koniuszy, Grzegorz Wałowski

“…In addition, the effectiveness of three methods for measuring flatness deviations is analyzed, focusing on how the selection and number of measurement points can significantly affect the accuracy and efficiency of inspection operations. The aim of this study is to illustrate the influence of coordinate measuring techniques on the precision of determining shape errors, offering insight into optimizing measurement practices to improve accuracy and operational efficiency. …”
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Properties of densified solid biofuels in relation to chemical composition, moisture content, and bulk density of the biomass by Jamileh Shojaeiarani, Dilpreet S. Bajwa, Sreekala G. Bajwa

“…The moisture content influences the net heating value, combustion efficiency, and mechanical durability of solid biofuels. …”
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A Novel Methodology for Economical Scale-Up of TiO2 Nanotubes Fabricated on Ti and Ti Alloys by Juan Shong Khaw, Michele Curioni, Peter Skeldon, Christopher R. Bowen, Sarah H. Cartmell

“…In this paper, we provide a step-by-step guide to optimise an anodisation system, starting with design rationale, proof of concept, device upscaling, consistency, and reproducibility check, followed by cost and efficiency analysis. We show that the optimised device can produce a high number of anodised specimens with customisable specimen shape at reduced cost and time, without compromising the repeatability and consistency. …”
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Standardization of CAD Drawing Formats and GeoJSON-Based Processing for 3D Spatial Data Extraction of Underground Utilities by Jongseo Lee, Yudoo Kim, Il-Young Moon

“…The traditional construction industry has predominantly relied on labor-intensive methods, resulting in significantly lower efficiency and productivity compared to other industries. …”
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The Prediction of PV output power based on dust, materials’ accumulation and partial shadings by using fuzzy logic control by Iman Morsi

“…The reductions in the output power and efficiency are 14.9 %, 67 %, 69 %, and 80.4 %, respectively. …”
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A Review on the Impact of Fallback Factor on Intermittent Gas and Gas-Assisted Plunger Lifts by Erasmus Mensah, Smith Leggett

“…The dependence on the fallback factor on the operational conditions such as slug velocity, valve opening pressure, valve closing pressure, casing–tubing pressure ratio, diameter of tubing, and amount of gas injected during IGL are discussed in this paper. The effect on the shape and stability of the nose of the Taylor bubble on the lifting efficiency of the bubble is also explained. …”
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Wind Turbine Airfoil Noise Prediction Method Based on Generalized Airfoil Database and Residual Neural Network by Quan Wang, Haoran Zhang, Xiaodi Wang, Yang Ni

“…To address the limitations of existing wind turbine airfoil databases, the high computational cost, and low efficiency of noise prediction, this paper proposes a wind turbine airfoil noise prediction method based on generalized airfoil sets and residual neural networks. …”
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Iron oxide nanoparticles enhancing magnetic resonance imaging: A review of the latest advancements by Samia Faisal O. Aboushoushah

“…This review examines diverse surface engineering strategies, including protein, polysaccharide, polymer, lipid, mesoporous silica, and hybrid coatings, that enhance biocompatibility, circulation time, and targeting efficiency. Despite their potential, IONPs face challenges in clinical translation, including regulatory hurdles, inconsistent targeting efficiency, and long-term safety concerns. …”
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