Experimental analysis of innovative perforated heat sinks for enhanced photovoltaic efficiency by Sebastian-Valeriu Hudișteanu, Nelu-Cristian Cherecheș, Florin-Emilian Țurcanu, Iuliana Hudișteanu, Marina Verdeș, Ana-Diana Ancaș

“…The experimental setup was placed on a roof terrace, exposing the panels to real-world weather and functional conditions. Each cooling solution, designed with variable characteristics, aimed to efficiently dissipate heat generated by the PV panels, particularly during warmer seasons. …”
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Short light/dark cycles favour photosynthetic efficiency and growth in grapevines by Mariana Gómez Tournier, Laurent Torregrosa, Jana Kändler, Angélique Christophe, Romain Boulord, Anna Medici, Anne Pellegrino

“…We evaluated photosynthetic efficiency, leaf growth, biomass production and partitioning, and resource use efficiency (water and light). …”
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Development of empirical correlations for sustainable breakup characterization of water and high-viscous oil sheets under acoustic perturbations using high-speed imaging by Aman Singh, Devesh T, Subhash K, Preetam Polavarapu, Jayakrishnan Rahul, Karthick S, Balaji K

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High-Order Spectral Method of Density Estimation for Stochastic Differential Equation Driven by Multivariate Gaussian Random Variables by Hongling Xie

“…All the presented stochastic equations are driven by bivariate Gaussian random variables. The efficiency is compared with the Monte-Carlo method based on the known random function.…”
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Data-Driven Sensitivity Analysis of the Influence of Geometric Parameterized Variables on Flow Fields Under Different Design Spaces by Xiaoyu Xu, Hongbo Chen, Chenliang Zhang, Yanhui Duan, Guangxue Wang

“…In aerodynamic shape optimization, geometric parameterized variables have a significant impact on the flow field, thereby influencing both the effectiveness and efficiency of the optimization process. …”
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Biochar and its impact on soil profile and plant development by Lin Xu, Kai-Chao Wu, Zhi-Nian Deng, Cheng-Mei Huang, Krishan K. Verma, Tian Pang, Hai-Rong Huang

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New feedback functions for synchronizing chaotic maps by M. K. Ali

“…Synchronization of chaotic maps is studied using the method of variable feedback. A general method is presented for generating feedback functions for maps. …”
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An Efficient Coupled Genetic Algorithm-NLP Method for Heat Exchanger Network Synthesis

“…Solving such problems leads to difficulties in the optimization of continuous and binary variables. This paper presents a new efficient and robust method in which structural parameters are optimized by genetic algorithm (G.A.) and continuous variables are handled due to a modified objective function for maximum energy recovery (MER). …”
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Comparison of Different Numerical Models for Solidification of Paraffin-Based PCMs and Evaluation of the Effect of Variable Mushy Zone Constant by Milad Tajik Jamalabad, Cristobal Cortes, Javier Pallarés, Antonia Gil, Inmaculada Arauzo

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Evaluation of the Efficiency of Metaheuristic Algorithms in the Optimal Design of Pile Wall Retaining Systems by Farshad Taiyari

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Multi-UAV Cooperative Suspension Control Strategy Considering Variable Rope Length and Load Posture Coupling Effect by Yi Wang, Kang Li, Xuefu Li, Jingyu Wang, Pengbo Yu

“…On this basis, the traditional dynamic model is improved, with a focus on the impact of variable rope length, analyzing the dynamic coupling relationship between rope length and swing angle, and constructing related coupling error functions to improve the stability and control accuracy of the system. …”
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Investigating Attitudes towards Refugee Students based on Several Variables: Revised Version of Refugee Student Attitude Scale by Ahmet Göçen, Ragıp Terzi, Bilal Altun

“…At this stage, the contribution of hosting teachers andschool administrators to attitudes towards migrants and inclusive educationpolicies is a key to the efficient functioning of the process. In this study,attitudes towards refugee students of teachers from Sanliurfa, one of Turkey'smost populated-refugee cities, is investigated based on several variables. …”
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Experimental Study on Desorption Characteristics of Coalbed Methane under Variable Loading and Temperature in Deep and High Geothermal Mine by Haifeng Ma, Lingjie Wang, Housheng Jia, Jucai Chang, YingMing Li, Xiangyang Zhang, Zuxiang Hu, Zhiqiang Yin

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An efficient eigenvector-based crossover for differential evolution: Simplifying with rank-one updates by Tae Jong Choi

“…We propose a new approach to enhancing the efficiency of the differential evolution (DE) algorithm, specifically targeting rotational invariance. …”
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The Role of Profitability and Liquidity in Meeting the Feasibility Standards of Sharia Banking with Capital Adequacy as A Moderating Variable in Indonesia by Padli Pawaid Yahya, Joko Setyono

“…Control variables include Net Profit Margin (NPM), Operational Efficiency (BOPO), and Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR). …”
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Photocatalytic Efficiency of TiO2-Biomass Loaded Mixture for Wastewater Treatment by Devagi Kanakaraju, Soon Pang Wong

“…Surface morphology, functional groups, and elemental analysis supported observations of the ability of TiO2/MSB mixture to remove COD. …”
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Demonstrating Efficient and Robust Bosonic State Reconstruction via Optimized Excitation Counting by Tanjung Krisnanda, Clara Yun Fontaine, Adrian Copetudo, Pengtao Song, Kai Xiang Lee, Ni-Ni Huang, Fernando Valadares, Timothy C.H. Liew, Yvonne Y. Gao

“…In this work, we introduce an efficient and robust technique of optimized reconstruction with excitation-number sampling (ORENS) based on the idea of the generalized Q function. …”
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Optimization of non-smooth functions via differentiable surrogates. by Shikun Chen, Zebin Huang, Wenlong Zheng

“…These models are commonly used to predict outputs based on a combination of fixed parameters and adjustable variables. A key transition in optimization involves moving beyond simple prediction to determine optimal variable values. …”
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Model-Based Control Allocation During State Transitions of a Variable Recruitment Fluidic Artificial Muscle Bundle by Jeong Yong Kim, Matthew Bryant

“…FAMs can be bundled together in parallel to exhibit variable recruitment functionality, which is an activation strategy inspired by how motor units (MUs) in skeletal muscle are recruited. …”
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Orchard variable-rate spraying method integrating GNSS and wind-excited audio-conducted leaf area density by Hangxing Zhao, Hangxing Zhao, Hangxing Zhao, Shenghui Yang, Shenghui Yang, Shenghui Yang, Wenwei Li, Wenwei Li, Han Feng, Han Feng, Shijie Jiang, Shijie Jiang, Weihong Liu, Weihong Liu, Jingbin Li, Yongjun Zheng, Yongjun Zheng, Songchao Zhang

“…As a result, few fully functional variable-rate spraying systems have been developed based on this parameter.MethodsThis study presents a variable-rate spraying method that integrates global navigation satellite system (GNSS) positioning with wind-excited audio-conducted estimation of canopy leaf area density. …”
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