Can Land System Innovation Promote the Improvement of Green Land Use Efficiency in Urban Land—Evidence from China’s Pilot Reform of the Approval System for Urban Construction Land... by Chong Liu, Haixin Huang, Jianfei Yang

“…Based on 296 cities in China from 2006 to 2022, this study explored the relationship between land system innovation and GUEUL by integrating multi-source data, ArcGIS analysis, the EBM-DEA model, and the DID model, and elucidating the temporal trend and spatial utilization characteristics of GUEUL in China. …”
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The Impact of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment on US Industry by Baghirzade Manaf, Deniss Djakons, Daria Bilokon

“…It begins with the selection of twelve key industrial indicators – spanning labor, investment, innovation, and environmental impact – based on global FDI literature and sourced from reputable institutions. To ensure data comparability, missing values were imputed using ETS forecasting, and all variables were standardized through z-score normalization. …”
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Efficient Production of N-Acetyl-β-D-Glucosamine from Shrimp Shell Powder Using Chitinolytic Enzyme Cocktail with β-N-Acetylglucosaminidase from Domesticated Microbiome Metagenomes... by Xiuling Zhou, Yang Huang, Yuying Liu, Delong Pan, Yang Zhang

“…The development of an enzymatic conversion method that does not require the pretreatment of seafood waste is essential for the efficient and clean production of GlcNAc. In this study, the annotated metagenomic assembly data of domesticated microbiota (XHQ10) were analyzed to identify carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), and an in-depth analysis of the high-quality genome FS13.1, which was obtained from metagenomic binning, was performed; this enabled us to elucidate the catabolic mechanism of XHQ10 by using shrimp shell chitin as a carbon and nitrogen source. …”
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Introduction to ORC–VCC Systems: A Review by Tomasz Suchocki

“…The key innovation lies in the development of an advanced coupling mechanism that seamlessly connects the ORC and VCC, enabling more efficient utilization of low-grade heat sources. By optimizing working fluid selection and implementing a shared shaft connection between the ORC turbine and VCC compressor, the system achieves dual functionality—simultaneous electricity generation and cooling—with higher efficiency than conventional methods. …”
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The First Fifth-Generation District Heating and Cooling System in Kazakhstan: Planning and Design by Stanislav Chicherin, Yana Zhuikova, Tatyana Pyanykh, Andrey Zhuikov, Galym Baidyussenov, Saule Abildinova

“…However, none has presented an open-source model incorporating GIS-based decision-making in designing 5GDHC systems. …”
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Sugarcane production and nutrient accumulation in commercial plantations under vinasse irrigation by Amabelia del Pino, Jorge Hernández, Omar Casanova, Virginia Takata, Germán Panissa

“…The highest accumulation of nutrients for the crop corresponded to K (average 216, 154 and 157 kg ha-1 in 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively), which highlights the importance of vinasse as a K source. However, in some fields a low efficiency of K utilization was estimated. …”
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Multistage Electrodynamic Dehydrator with Heat Pumps by Burdo O.G., Terziev S.G., Sirotyuk I.V., Slavinskaya V.A., Sit M.L.

“…The aim of this work is the utilization of the secondary steam energy through its thermal transformation in electrodynamic dehydrators developed by the authors. …”
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Innovative Application Strategies of Light-Emitting Diodes in Protected Horticulture by Xinying Liu, Qiying Sun, Zheng Wang, Jie He, Xin Liu, Yaliang Xu, Qingming Li

“…LEDs serve not only as efficient artificial light sources for plant growth, but are also a good tool for enhancing biomass production with limited energy consumption. …”
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Rapid SO2 gas removal using MgO/AC /CaCO3/Zeolite nanocomposite at room temperature by Ghobad Behzadi pour, Maryam Kamel Oroumiyeh, Leila Fekri aval

“…Various types of adsorbent materials are utilized, including active carbon (AC), zeolites, and metal oxides; each has different properties that affect the efficiency of pollutant removal. …”
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Pemanfaatan Tepung Silase Usus Ayam sebagai Substitusi Tepung Ikan dalam Formulasi Pakan Benih Patin Siam (Pangasius hypophthalmus) by Tri Sukma

“…Results showed the utilization of chicken intestine silage meal significant effect on growth and feed efficiency, but not significant on survival catfish fry. …”
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Qualitative phytochemical screening of some selected medicinal desert species by Noshaba Dilbar, Sana Fatima, Majid Anwar, Zobia Anwer, Hina Ashraf

“…Desert plants are considered as a rich source of secondary metabolites and are used in drug development. …”
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Exploration and research progress on the integrated technology of coalbed methane development, gas control, and methane emission reduction by Shuxun SANG, Honggao XIE, Zhihua YAN, Shiqi LIU, Xiaozhi ZHOU, Sijie HAN, Sijian ZHENG, Fansheng HUANG

“…Given the “triple” attributes of coal methane as an energy source, a disaster gas, and a greenhouse gas, developing integrated technologies for its development, management, and emission reduction is vital to enhance efficient production and utilization and ensure energy, production, and ecological security. …”
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Optimized Cultivation of <i>Stropharia rugosoannulata</i> Using Winter Jujube Wastes and Safety Risk Assessment of the Cultivated Mushrooms by Jiale Yang, Shuguang Sun, Shuqin Qiao, Xinxin Li, Guorong Yu, Wenzhong Lan, Li Ji, Yupeng Ge, Xianhao Cheng, Weihuan Li

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Thermal and Exergetic Performance Assessment of an ORC Coupled with Thermal Energy Storage Using Thermal Oils for Low-Grade Heat Recovery by Andrés Birriel, Jerson Romero, Nicolás Saavedra, Héctor Quinteros-Lama, Johan González

“…The transition towards sustainable energy systems demands efficient utilization of low- and medium-temperature thermal sources, which offer a promising alternative to pollutant energy carriers like fossil fuels. …”
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Enhancing cyber defense strategies with discrete multi-dimensional Z-numbers: a multi-attribute decision-making approach by Aiting Yao, Chen Huang, Weiqi Zhang, Chengzu Dong, Meiqu Lu, Junjun Mao, Xiao Liu, Xuejun Li

“…This paper proposes a synthesis method for MZs, enabling the integration of multi-source information while considering both uncertainty and reliability. …”
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Innovative Approaches to Bridging Energy Supply and Demand Gaps Through Thermal Energy Storage: A Case Study by Michal Gorás, Ján Domanický, Daniela Káposztásová, František Vranay, Zuzana Vranayová

“…Temperature layering allows for better utilization of the tanks’ potential in terms of energy. …”
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Novel 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid amide derivatives show dual-acting capabilities for controlling plant bacterial diseases through ROS-mediated antibacterial efficiency and activating... by Ying-lian SONG, Hong-wu LIU, Yi-hong YANG, Jing-jing HE, Bin-xin YANG, Lin-li YANG, Xiang ZHOU, Li-wei LIU, Pei-yi WANG, Song YANG

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A Detailed Thermal Analysis for Performance Improvement of Axial Transverse-flux-switching PM Wind Turbine Generator by A. Ghaheri, A. Zarghani, E. Afjei, H. Torkaman

“…Furthermore, a novel technique is carried out to effectively improve thermal performance, enhance the efficiency, and limit hot-spot temperatures. The steady-state and transient temperature results demonstrate the high accuracy of the thermal modeling, enhance the secure operation of the ATFSPM, and facilitate increased loading utilizing the proposed technique.…”
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Understanding restoration and transaction costs in a payment for ecosystem service water quality market in Oregon, USA by Kathleen Guillozet

“…Mandatory water quality monitoring and reporting activities conducted by entities that make point source emissions provide the basis upon which an ecosystem service (riparian forest shade) is quantified (in kilocalories) and sold (per thermal credit). …”
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Optimization of Greenhouse Microclimate Parameters Considering the Impact of CO2 and Light by Sokolov S.

“…The most critical parameters of the microclimate in greenhouses are air and soil temperature, air and soil moisture, plant illumination, and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in photosynthesis. New energy sources and resource-efficient management of microclimate parameters in greenhouses can be utilized to reduce greenhouse crop cultivation costs and increase profits. …”
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