Financial inclusion and stability in Ethiopia using bank-level data: A two-step system GMM estimation [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Andualem Mekonnen, Filmon Hando, Mohammed Arebo

“…Additionally, bank efficiency and GDP growth enhance stability, while real interest rates, total assets, and income diversification exert destabilizing effects. …”
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Desenvolvimento e avaliação de um descaroçador e prensa enfardadeira itinerantes para o beneficiamento do algodão Development of a mobile gin and baler press for cotton by Jeane F. Jerônimo, Odilon R. R. F. da Silva, Francisco de A. C. Almeida, Valdinei Sofiatti, Pablo R. C. de França, Ziany N. Brandão

“…In the evaluation and validation of the whole system by the cotton growers, this machine received the concept "very good" concerning efficiency of ginning, the bale weight, and the obtained fiber quality. …”
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Research on automatic identification method for pipeline girth weld defects based on X-ray images and sparse representation by Shaohui JIA, Yaping LI, Weixin GAO, Yunchao PENG, Xinjian ZHANG, Yuxia WANG

“…Conclusion The proposed defect identification method demonstrates its capability to greatly improve the detection quality and efficiency of potential safety hazards in pipeline girth welds, underscoring its promising prospects in industrial applications.…”
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Numerical simulation and optimization for dynamic responses of floating hoses in CALM system by Ke HU, Chen AN, Aixia ZHANG, Kexin CHEN, Xianjing BAI

“…Their operational reliability and safety significantly affect the efficiency of crude oil pipelines. However, due to the influence of marine environments, operating vessels, and hose lengths, these hoses experience varying degrees of hydrodynamic responses, thereby increasing the risks associated with crude oil transportation. …”
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Numerical Investigation on the Influence of Hot Streak Temperature Ratio in a High-Pressure Stage of Vaneless Counter-Rotating Turbine by Zhao Qingjun, Wang Huishe, Zhao Xiaolu, Xu Jianzhong

“…The predicted results also indicate that the isentropic efficiency of the VCRT decreases with the increase of the hot streak temperature ratio.…”
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Integrative analyses of metabolome and transcriptome identifies the potential mechanism of Aureobasidium pullulans PA-2 inhibiting Chenopodium album L. growth by Shan-shan Mo, Han-feng Gao, Ying Yang, Juan Li, Xin Wang, Hai-xia Zhu, You-hai Wei, Qing-yun Guo, Liang cheng

“…The utilization of microorganisms has emerged as a means of simultaneously controlling this weed with high-efficiency, and friendly to the environment. In this regard, this study used LC-MS/MS and RNA-Seq technology to gain insights into the molecular herbicidal mechanisms underlying strain Aureobasidium pullulans PA-2 on C. album. …”
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Possibility of evaluation of oxygen transport function in PAH patients on effective selexipag-based therapy by E. S. Allakhverdiev, E. A. Rezukhina, O. V. Slatinskaya, O. V. Rodnenkov, G. V. Maksimov, T. V. Martynyuk

“…Probably, the reason  for the decrease  in the ability of the oxygen  transport function of membrane-bound hemoglobin was the decrease  in the efficiency of electrostatic interaction  with the  protein  of band 3. …”
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Classifcation of events in information security systems based on neural networks by A. A. Mikryukov, A. V. Babash, V. A. Sizov

“…It is shown that the use of this approach facilitates the efficiency of solving the problem.Results: An advanced integrated approach to addressing security event classification based on neural network ensembles (neural network committees) is proposed. …”
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Effects of phytase supplementation on energy and nutrient availability, and phytate degradation in turkeys by V. Pirgozliev, S.C. Mansbridge, E.S. Watts, I.M. Whiting, S.P. Rose, C.A. Brearley, M.R. Bedford

“…Feeding RSM reduced daily weight gain (P < 0.05) and feed efficiency (P < 0.001). Dietary AMEn increased linearly with PHY supplementation (P < 0.05) although feeding RSM reduced (P < 0.001) AMEn. …”
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Bioinspired activation strategies for Peano-HASEL artificial muscle. by Zhaozhen Liu, Harrison McAleese, Andrew Weightman, Glen Cooper

“…<h4>Results</h4>Activating more actuators resulted in increased displacement (106%) and increased average contraction velocity (128%), but overall energy efficiency was sacrificed by 47%. The distortion of inactivated actuators was mitigated by symmetric and phased activation. …”
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Groundwater flow system of the Abijata-Langano-Ziway lakes basin, Ethiopia by Debele Abera, Behailu Berehanu, Tenalem Ayenew

“…Statistical measures indicated a strong correlation (R2 = 0.98) and high efficiency (NSE = 0.97) in replicating the observed data. …”
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Fabrication of Micro-Holes with High Aspect Ratios in C_f/SiC Composites Using Coaxial Waterjet-Assisted Nanosecond Laser Drilling by Chenhu Yuan, Zenggan Bian, Yue Cao, Yinan Xiao, Bin Wang, Jianting Guo, Liyuan Sheng

“…Coaxial waterjet-assisted nanosecond laser drilling, with a waterjet velocity of 9.61 m/s, achieves micro-holes with a good balance between efficiency and quality. For the fabrication of micro-holes with a high aspect ratio in C_f/SiC composites, micro-holes fabricated by nanosecond laser drilling in air exhibit obvious taper features, which should be ascribed to the combined effects of spattering slag, plasma, and energy dissipation. …”
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Floating debris dynamics in a tidal strait: transport and retention in Sundklakkstraumen, Lofoten by Peygham Ghaffari, Håvard Espenes, Eli Børve, Stine Hermansen, Øyvind Leikvin, Johanne Rydsaa, Rui Pires, Vilde Sørnes Solbakken, Marthe Larsen Haarr

“…Low kinetic energy, reduced transport efficiency, and strongly attracting FTLE structures characterized these zones. …”
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Studies оf Ice-forming Properties of Zinc Oxide Nanotube Clusters by B. М. Khuchunaev, A. H. Budaev, Kh. A. Tumgoeva

“…Tests of the ice-forming efficiency of such reagents should be carried out in conditions in clouds. …”
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Comparative study of varying Ce and Y additions on characteristics and modification of inclusion in CoCrFeNiMn high-entropy alloy by Baoshu Yin, Yuewen Fan, Xiaojun Hu, Kuochih Chou

“…The addition amounts of different rare earth elements and their efficiency in removing harmful elements O, S, and Se were investigated. …”
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A numerical model for duricrust formation by water table fluctuations by C. Fenske, C. Fenske, J. Braun, J. Braun, F. Guillocheau, C. Robin

“…Finally, we demonstrate that although duricrusts protect elements of the landscape, their efficiency in doing so is significantly lower than their inherent strength.…”
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Stress and sleep: a survey based on wearable sleep trackers among medical and nursing staff in Wuhan during the COVID-19 pandemic by Zhen Wang, Chen Zhang, Xiaohui Wang, Kaiming Zhuo, Cunyou Gao

“…Correlation analysis revealed that ISI was positively correlated with total sleep time (TST) (r=0.435, p=0.026), and negatively correlated with deep sleep (r=−0.495, p=0.010); furthermore, patient SRQ scores were positively correlated with TST, sleep efficiency (SE) and REM (rapid eyes movement) sleep % (r=0.454 and 0.389, 0.512; p=0.020, 0.050 and 0.008, respectively). …”
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Color, Structure, and Thermal Stability of Alginate Films with Raspberry and/or Black Currant Seed Oils by Jolanta Kowalonek, Bogna Łukomska, Aleksandra Szydłowska-Czerniak

“…The added oils reduced the efficiency of alginate decomposition in the first stage. …”
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Microwave-assisted synthesis of ZSM-5 from blast furnace slag by Nhlanhla Nyembe, Yusuf M. Isa

“…This study highlighted the potential of BFS as a low-cost, sustainable feedstock for zeolite synthesis and the effectiveness of microwave-assisted methods in improving process efficiency. Further work has been proposed to evaluate the potential use of the synthesized ZSM-5 in industrial applications such as catalysis or adsorption processes.…”
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Remote Sensing Monitoring and Variation Analysis of Ungauged Tributary Discharge in Three Gorges Reservoir Area by LOU He-zhen, ZHOU Bai-chi, SONG Wen-long, FENG Tian-shi, YANG Sheng-tian, MENG Juan, GUI Rong-jie, LIU Hong-jie

“…Results revealed that: 1) The cross-sections of 20 typical tributaries in the TGR area display U-shape, demonstrating mountainous characteristics. …”
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