Editorial by Teddy Surya Gunawan

“…Notably, identifying Rhizopus sp. fungi as an alternative lactic acid source and the ozonation of vegetable oils underscore efforts toward environmentally friendly biochemical processes. …”
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Overcoming the Limitations of Forward Osmosis and Membrane Distillation in Sustainable Hybrid Processes Managing the Water–Energy Nexus by Muhammad Suleman, Basel Al-Rudainy, Frank Lipnizki

“…It will be outlined how the FO-MD hybrid process could outperform other hybrid processes when utilizing a low-grade heat source. In conclusion, it will be shown that the FO-MD hybrid process can offer a sustainable solution to address water scarcity and efficiently manage the water–energy nexus.…”
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Optimizing Power Sharing and Demand Reduction in Distributed Energy Resources for Apartments Through Tenant Incentivization by Janak Nambiar, Samson Yu, Jag Makam, Hieu Trinh

“…This study presents a novel approach to enhance the operation of a virtual power plant (VPP) comprising a microgrid (MG) integrated with renewable energy sources (RESs) and energy storage systems (ESSs). …”
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Progress in the Study of Dry Shrinkage Deformation and Drying Stress of Raw Bamboo by Jiayi Zhu, Lin Yang

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Evaluating Logistics Performances of Agricultural Prunings for Energy Production: A Logistics Audit Analysis Approach by Techane Bosona, Girma Gebresenbet

“…The utilization of agricultural prunings as renewable energy sources requires effective and efficient logistics systems. …”
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Land Use Optimization and Simulation in the Dongjiang River Basin with a Low-Carbon Orientation by He Yanhu, Wu Luyan, Lin Zeyu

“…It is evident that the carbon sink maximization scenario achieved a better low-carbon effect than the carbon emission minimization scenario, primarily because of the larger proportion of forest land. (3) The Dongjiang River Basin should enhance the utilization efficiency of cultivated and construction land, converting underutilized and unutilized land into areas with high carbon sequestration capacity, such as forests, or into land with lower carbon emissions to promote sustainable economic development. (4) Adding the location information of the administrative centers to the CA-Markov model can effectively improve the simulation accuracy of the model. …”
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Heat Transfer Performance Factors in a Vertical Ground Heat Exchanger for a Geothermal Heat Pump System by Khaled Salhein, C. J. Kobus, Mohamed Zohdy, Ahmed M. Annekaa, Edrees Yahya Alhawsawi, Sabriya Alghennai Salheen

“…These GHPSs operate by utilizing the relatively constant temperature of the Earth’s subsurface as a thermal source or sink. …”
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Making JavaScript Render Decisions to Optimize Security-Oriented Crawler Process by Onur Aktas, Ahmet Burak Can

“…By utilizing a dataset containing the source code from the main pages of 17,160 websites, our experimental results demonstrate a 20% reduction in execution time compared to full JavaScript rendering, indicating an improvement in resource usage without any significant reduction in coverage. …”
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Sugar transporters: mediators of carbon flow between plants and microbes by Mengyu Lei, Mengyu Lei, Xiaodi Wang, Kuan Chen, Qianqian Wei, Miaomiao Zhou, Gong Chen, Shuai Su, Yuying Tai, Kexin Zhuang, Dexiao Li, Mengjuan Liu, Senlei Zhang, Youning Wang

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Pot Skirt Configuration on the UB-03 Biomass Stove: Taguchi Approach Optimization by Bayu Rudianto, Maghriza Iskhak, Dedy Eko Rahmanto, Miftah Hijriawan

“…A biomass stove is a technology that can utilize biomass fuel as an alternative energy source. …”
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A NARRATIVE REVIEW ON AUTOMATION AND DIGITALIZATION IN QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORIES OF PHARMACEUTICALS by Sheikh Abdul Khaliq, Muhammad Kashif, Muhammad Jiyad Shaikh, Ijaz Hussain

“…Methodology: The study investigated the potential of automation and digitalization in the QC department within the pharmaceutical industry—the data collected from various research studies conducted from 2015 to 2024, sourced from authentic scientific databases. The data were sequentially analyzed using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria to draw the findings. …”
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Power electronics for green hydrogen generation with focus on methods, topologies, and comparative analysis by AlAmir Hassan, Omar Abdel-Rahim, Mohit Bajaj, Ievgen Zaitsev

“…Converter designs like the galvanically isolated half-bridge converter with controlled reverse-blocking switches for achieving zero voltage switching (ZVS), the Push–Pull isolated DC-DC converter prioritizing current stability, and the Isolated Full-Bridge Boost Converter (IFBBC) adept at handling fluctuating power outputs from renewable sources are also explored. Moreover, the study scrutinizes a range of converter configurations such as the Two-stage ZVT boost converter with LCL-Type SRC, multiphase interleaved DC-DC stage, and three-port isolated DC/DC converter for efficient integration with multiple energy sources concurrently. …”
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Advancements in vibration-based energy harvesting systems for bridges: A literature and systematic review by Amin Moslemi, Maria Rashidi, Ali Matin Nazar, Pejman Sharafi

“…The review shows that vortex-induced vibration for its high effectivity in low wind speed conditions and galloping, despite requiring higher wind speeds, are the most efficient techniques in this area. This study aims to provide valuable insights for researchers and engineers to utilize these technologies in bridge infrastructure, thereby improving energy efficiency and sustainability.…”
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Performance and exergoeconomic assessment of of integrated organic rankine cycle with solar combined cycle system on sustainable power generation in Iraq by Abdulrazzak Akroot, Ayaa Faraj

“…The proposed system combines Brayton, Rankine, and Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) cycles to maximize energy recovery from both high- and low-grade heat sources. The integration of the ORC unit significantly improves system efficiency by utilizing residual thermal energy that would otherwise be wasted. …”
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Optimizing Artificial Neural Network Learning Using Improved Reinforcement Learning in Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm by Taninnuch Lamjiak, Booncharoen Sirinaovakul, Siriwan Kornthongnimit, Jumpol Polvichai, Aysha Sohail

“…The proposed method aims to overcome the limitations of heuristic search and improve the efficiency of weight adjustment in ANNs. This new approach enhances the discovery phase of the traditional R-ABC by including the parameters of neighboring food sources, augmenting the search capabilities for finding the optimal solution. …”
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Recent challenges and scope in tandem cells for unassisted overall water splitting by Himanshi Goel, Riya Nagpal, Kumar Rakesh Ranjan, Vivek Mishra

“…Hydrogen is an efficient and cleaner source of energy and has potential to meet future energy demands. …”
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Analysis of Stirling engine’s performance in recovering waste heat from wood pellet, coconut husk and bagasse by Nik Kechik Mujahidah NIK ABDUL RAHMAN, Syamimi SAADON, Abd Rahim ABU TALIB, Ezanee GIRES, Hanim SALLEH, Nasser ABDELLATIF

“…The investigation involving waste heat from wood pellets, coconut husk and bagasse as heat source then demonstrates the engine’s ability to recover and utilize heat as low as 70°C and generate power output ranging from 30 to 40 W and thermal efficiency of around 14%. …”
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Real-time perception and intelligent early warning technology for power grid control operations based on multi-dimensional data fusion by Wei Li, Chao Hu, Bo Zhou, Weibo Peng

“…At the same time, the CPU utilization of the model in normal state and line overload is 47.45% and 54.87%, respectively, with low resource consumption and strong real-time and efficient performance, suitable for power grid scenarios with high requirements for fast response and efficient processing.…”
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Investigation of thermal properties of ethylene glycol-based Williamson hybrid-nanofluid over stretchable/shrinking flat plate and their effects on solar panels by L.O. Aselebe, A.T. Adeosun, K.B. Kasali, B.M. Yisa, K.A. Salaudeen, R.O. Adesina

“…This work is set to evaluate the heat transmission capacities of Williamson hybrid nanofluid flow across a flat plate with viscous dissipation and heat source. The mathematical model explaining the flow interaction of Williamson hybrid nanofluid, combining viscous dissipation, heat source, and temperature-variation thermal conductivity and viscosity, is created using conservation laws. …”
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Transient Force Measurement and Mechanism Analysis of Nanosecond Laser Ablation of Al/Ti Alloys Using Polyvinylidene Fluoride Sensors by Ming Wen, Baosheng Du, Luyun Jiang, Heyan Gao, Jianhui Han, Haichao Cui, Jifei Ye, Chenhui Yang

“…This excellent transient mechanical sensing performance can be attributed to the high laser power density, efficient laser energy utilization, and the physical properties of the target material. …”
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