An inclusive solution based on grey water footprint for performance evaluation of industrial wastewater treatment systems by Keivan Arastou, Ali Dehnavi, Shervin Jamshidi

“…Multi-pollutant GWF reduction (%) was the first index evaluating the overall removal efficiency. …”
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Photovoltaic Farm Power Generation Forecast Using Photovoltaic Battery Model with Machine Learning Capabilities by Agboola Benjamin Alao, Olatunji Matthew Adeyanju, Manohar Chamana, Stephen Bayne, Argenis Bilbao

“…Microgrids integrating PV face challenges such as solar irradiance variability, temperature fluctuations, and intermittent generation, which impact grid stability and battery storage efficiency. …”
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Collaborative Optimization on Both Weight and Fatigue Life of Fifth Wheel Based on Hybrid Random Forest with Improved BP Algorithm by Huan Xue, Chang Guo, Xiaojian Peng, Saiqing Xu, Kaixian Li, Jianwen Li

“…During operation, the fifth wheel experiences frequent irregular and repetitive loading conditions. This leads to a decline in its durability and fatigue life, which can significantly impact the efficiency of cargo transport. …”
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Elevator Control Simulation Using Fuzzy Logic Management by Mehr Ali Qasimi, Asmatullah Nashir

“…These consist of load capacity, priority, distance, and average waiting time (AWT). …”
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Uncertainty aware energy management in microgrids with integrated electric bicycle charging stations and green certificate market by Hossein Shayeghi, Iraj Faraji Davoudkhani

“…Abstract This paper presents a stochastic optimization framework for microgrid (MG) energy management, integrating electric bicycle (E-Bike) and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with a green certificate market (GCM) to enhance sustainability and economic efficiency. Uncertainties in renewable energy generation (solar and wind) and load demand are modeled using the Two-Point Estimation Method (TPEM), enabling robust handling of variability. …”
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Nonlinear evaluation of reliability-based topology optimization of concrete deep beams by Rodrigo Reis Amaral, Jorge Luis Palomino Tamayo, Liércio André Isoldi, Herbert Martins Gomes

“…The scope here is to conduct a comparative analysis between a reference deep beam from the literature and the optimized topologies to determine the ultimate strength capacity and assess how material reduction affects the failure mode and ultimate load. …”
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Enhancing Data Collection Time Intervals and Modeling the Structural Behavior of Bridges in Response to Temperature Variations by Adrian Traian Rădulescu, Gheorghe M. T. Rădulescu, Sanda Mărioara Naș, Virgil Mihai Rădulescu, Corina M. Rădulescu

“…Temperature is an environmental variable that changes both throughout the day and between different seasons, and its variations can induce thermal loads on bridges, potentially resulting in considerable displacements and deformations. …”
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A Multi-Objective PSO-GWO Approach for Smart Grid Reconfiguration with Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles by Tung Linh Nguyen, Quynh Anh Nguyen

“…Notably, the approach achieves substantial reductions in power losses during peak demand periods with distributed generation incorporation while maintaining voltage profiles within the stringent operational bounds of 0.94 to 1.0 per unit, thus ensuring stability amidst variable load conditions. …”
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Design and Optimization of Friction Winch for 25 MW Airborne Wind Energy Systems by Lizhao NIU, Kuo YIN, Chonghui LEI

“…[Result] By taking the minimum strain energy as the objective and the internal support volume of the pressure bearing wheel as the constraint, the optimization achieves a 36% reduction in the structural mass of the pressure bearing wheel, and its strength is verified to meet the requirements by applying loads at different locations. …”
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Shunt active power filter using model predictive control with stability guarantee by Jhon Pérez-Ramírez, Diego Montoya-Acevedo, Walter Gil-González, Oscar Danilo Montoya, Carlos Restrepo

“…The control strategy is applied to a shunt active power filter (SAPF) connected to a voltage source and a nonlinear load, aiming to suppress the harmonics demanded by the load while ensuring that the source current remains sinusoidal and balanced, with a total harmonic distortion (THD) within regulatory standards. …”
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Analysis of the pooled effect of compression ratio and injection timing variation on conventional diesel engine powered with nano doped biodiesel blend by Chinmoy Jit Sarma, Bhaskar Jyoti Medhi, Bhaskor Jyoti Bora, Dilip K. Bora, P. V. Elumalai, Krupakaran Radhakrishnan Lawrence, Debabrata Barik, Ravikumar Ramegowda, Kiran Kavalli, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Mesay Dejene Altaye

“…The results indicate that the maximum brake thermal efficiency was achieved at a compression ratio of 18 and a fuel injection timing of 20° before Top Dead Center. …”
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Hierarchical deep Q-network-based optimization of resilient grids under multi-dimensional uncertainties from extreme weather by Shimeng Dong, Chao Wang, Yan Zhang, Yanan Wang, Xiaodong Zhang, Linrun Guo, Liwei Ju

“…Through extensive case studies based on a realistic 118-node distribution network, the proposed model achieves significant performance improvements, including up to 35% reduction in load shedding, 30% enhancement in resilience scores, and €15 million in additional cost savings compared to conventional methods. …”
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Multivariate Analysis of Microbiological and Incubation Parameters in Hatching Eggs Sanitized with or Without Essential Oils by Gabriel da Silva Oliveira, Concepta McManus, Vinícius Machado dos Santos

“…Aspects related to the contamination of hatching eggs, sanitary management during pre-incubation, and the performance of the incubation process can compromise productive efficiency in poultry farming. When these factors negatively influence poultry farming, they can destabilize the generation and distribution of financial resources throughout the production chain, as well as limit public access to poultry-derived proteins. …”
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Increasing integration of wind energy through the joint operation of electric vehicles and the grid using the intelligent spider monkey algorithm by Han Xiaoming, Qian Jingjing

“…Furthermore, the study highlights the role of V2G in balancing renewable energy variability and reducing peak load pressures, showcasing its potential to optimize grid operations and improve reliability.…”
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Development of Starter Inoculum for Controlled <i>Arabica</i> Coffee Fermentation Using Coffee By-Products (Pulp and Mucilage Broth), Yeast, and Lactic Acid Bacteria by Anna María Polanía Rivera, Jhennifer López Silva, Laura Sofía Torres-Valenzuela, José Luis Plaza Dorado

“…The findings demonstrated a significant reduction in the pH from 4.47 to 4.05 and in the °Brix from 15.8 to 8.45, indicating efficient organic acid production and sugar degradation. …”
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A multi-objective master–slave methodology for optimally integrating and operating photovoltaic generators in urban and rural electrical networks by Jhony Andrés Guzmán-Henao, Rubén Iván Bolaños, Brandon Cortés-Caicedo, Luis Fernando Grisales-Noreña, Oscar Danilo Montoya, Jesús C. Hernández

“…Its master stage uses one out of three different algorithms—Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) algorithm, the Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA-II), or the Multi-Objective Ant Lion Optimizer (MOALO)—while the slave stage is always performed by a load flow analyzer. The three algorithms in the master stage were implemented considering variable generation and demand conditions in 33 and 27 bus feeders, representing urban and rural areas respectively. …”
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Sliding mode control based dynamic voltage restorer for voltage sag compensation by Ashraf K. Abdelaal, Abdullah M. Shaheen, Attia A. El-Fergany, Mohammed H. Alqahtani

“…The reliability and efficiency of electrical power systems are critical for modern industries, which increasingly rely on electric machines and devices. …”
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Investigating the Factors Influencing Behavioral Intention and Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Technology: A Case Study of Cultivation and Industries at Razavi Agricultural Com... by A. Sani Heidary, E. Safari

“…Given the significance of AI technology in enhancing the overall efficiency of the agricultural sector, this research aims to identify the key predictors that influence the behavioral intention and adoption of AI technology in agricultural companies.   …”
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Enhancing nitrogen removal in constructed wetlands: The role of influent substrate concentrations in integrated vertical-flow systems by Tongtong Liu, Da Li, Yan Tian, Jiajie Zhou, Ye Qiu, Dongyi Li, Guohong Liu, Yujie Feng

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Current Efficacy of Multiepitope Vaccines Against Helminths: A Systematic Review by Ignacio Trujillo-Rodríguez, Julio López-Abán, Montserrat Alonso-Sardón, Belén Vicente-Santiago, Antonio Muro-Álvarez, Raúl Manzano-Román

“…In those immunization experiments, parasite load reductions varied from 12.4% to 100%. <b>Conclusions</b>: Overall, this study shows protections in parasite load or lesion in 50–80% and significant survival rates using experimental vaccines including B- and T-cell epitopes in a wide range of helminthic infections. …”
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