Granular activated carbon (GAC)-driven microbial electron shuttle boosts denitrification and mitigates N2O in cold and carbon-limited biofilm system by Xiangyu Yang, Mingchen Yao, Peng Li, Jan Peter van der Hoek, Lujing Zhang, Gang Liu

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Energy-Efficient Multi-Hop Routing Protocol for Tag-to-Tag Communication in Passive RFID Networks Using Reinforcement Learning by Guowei Guo, Zeli Xi, Zhixin Lu, Ximei Zhan, Xinsen Yang, Peisong Li

“…In this paper, we propose a novel multi-hop routing protocol tailored for passive RFID tag-to-tag networks utilizing a reinforcement learning method. Our design features a circular sector-based area with a central controller that acts as the RF signal source. …”
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An Optimized and Energy-Efficient Ad-Hoc On-Demand Distance Vector Routing Protocol Based on Dynamic Forwarding Probability (AODVI) by Hailu Gizachew Yirga, Gizatie Desalegn Taye, Henock Mulugeta Melaku

“…The suggested technique is more efficient, has a longer network lifetime, and uniformly utilizes node residual energy, enhancing network throughput and minimizing routing overhead when compared to regular and modified AODV protocols.…”
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Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Small‐Scale Power Generation Using a Hybrid Solar‐Biomass System With Thermal Storage by T. Sathish, R. Saravanan, Mohamed Ben Ammar, Jayant Giri, J. Isaac JoshuaRamesh Lalvani, Dyana Aziz Bayz, Bashar Tarawneh

“…ABSTRACT The development of reliable and sustainable energy sources is indispensable to support the fast‐growing energy demand globally. …”
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Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Future Projections of Carbon Use Efficiency on the Mongolian Plateau: A Remote Sensing and Machine Learning Approach by Xinyu Yang, Qiang Yu, Buyanbaatar Avirmed, Yu Wang, Jikai Zhao, Weijie Sun, Huanjia Cui, Bowen Chi, Ji Long

“…This study integrates GeoDetector and machine learning to predict vegetation Carbon Use Efficiency (CUE) dynamics. It utilizes multi-source remote sensing data (MODIS, ERA5-Land) from 2000 to 2020 and incorporates four Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) from CMIP6. …”
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Active Support Strategies for Power Supply in Extreme Scenarios with Synergies Between Idle and Emergency Resources in the City by Ruifeng Zhao, Jiangang Lu, Yizhe Chen, Yifan Gao, Ming Li, Chengzhi Wei, Junhao Li

“…Moreover, the strategy enables efficient utilization and economic dispatch of urban idle and emergency resources while improving system reliability.…”
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Utilizing a defective MgO layer for engineering multifunctional Co-MOF hybrid materials with tailored leaf-like and polyhedral structures for optimal electrochemical and photocatal... by Mohammad Aadil, Muhammad Ali Khan, Safira Ananda Repycha, Mosab Kaseem

“…The concentrations of the organic linker 2-Methylimidazole (2,MIm) and cobalt nitrate as a source of Co2+ ions were varied to control the growth of the obtained Co-MOF. …”
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Software refactoring prediction evaluation method based on deep learning models by Yichi ZHANG, Yang ZHANG, Yanlei LI, Kun ZHENG, Wei LIU

“…Finally, each model was evaluated based on accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-measure.The results show that the average accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-measure of the five deep learning models for predicting refactoring are all above 93%, with the highest accuracy in predicting the extract subclass refactoring, and the CNN model has a higher average accuracy compared to other models. The CNN model is efficient for software refactoring prediction evaluation, which provides reference for future utilization of deep learning models in assisting with completing refactoring recommendation tasks.…”
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Photochemical synthesis of CdS semiconductor by gas condensate as sulfur source, and evaluation of its photocatalytic property in the degradation of methylene blue dye as a case st... by Amir Azizi, Kaveh Khosravi, Pouria Alaei Roozbahani, Zohreh Farahani

“…This study investigated a photochemical synthesis route for CdS particles, utilizing gas condensate extracted from oil wells as a sulfur source due to its high sulfur compound content. …”
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Evaluating Rhodopseudomonas palustris, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Bacillus licheniformis as substitutes for microalgae food source: Impacts on growth, survival, gut microbiota,... by Shiyu Yan, Shizhao Du, Wanyi Song, Guolong Zhou, Chaohua Wang, Hanfeng Zheng, Zhengyi Li, Huan Yang, Yihua Chen, Zhiguo Dong

“…The cultivation of microalgae is constrained by factors such as temperature and light intensity, which imposes huge economic burdens and risks on shellfish farming. Food source microorganisms have been extensively utilized across various aquaculture sectors as alternatives to microalgae food source, demonstrating positive effects. …”
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Identifying sources of dissolved organic matter in sediments of a shallow lake by fluorescence and ultraviolet spectral characteristics of water and alkali extractable organic matt... by Jun Cao, Tianyu Chen, Jipeng Sun, Jun Zhong, Biao Mu, Xin Wang, Chunyan Wang, Massimiliano Materazzi, Hualun Zhu

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Optimization and antioxidant evaluation of clean and efficient recovery of polyphenols from Phellodendron amurense waste leaves via ultrasound-assisted extraction by Huimin Huo, Haiying Bao, Jingnan Li, Hongwei Li

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RETRACTED: Assessing Multidimensional Energy Poverty and Its Economic Impact on N11 Countries: Mediating Role of Energy Efficiency by Manh Pham Hong, Kuan-Ting Wang, Khurshid Khudoykulov, Lam Minh Trung, Thanh Quang Ngo, Thanh Quang Ngo, Tran Thai Ha Nguyen, Tran Thai Ha Nguyen

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Cylindrospermopsin adsorption onto activated carbons synthesized from coconut shell: Effect of surface chemical composition on removal efficiency by Helzalyce R Novaes, Marcos J Prauchner, Yovanka P Ginoris

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Enhancing sustainable residential energy practices through the implementation of an energy-efficient labelling system for domestic consumers in Sri Lanka by Rafius Zamaan, Tharanga Wickramarathna

“…The study exposes a lack of awareness and understanding of energy usage among domestic consumers, emphasizing the potential benefits of integrating renewable energy sources and implementing time-of-use tariffs for optimizing efficiency. …”
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Assessing and forecasting the efficiency of Russian banks (2000–2026): A DEA, panel data, and Monte Carlo simulation approach by Jalal Abu-Alrop

“…The study concludes that funding sources, associated costs and leverage are the most important factors affecting the efficiency of Russian banks.…”
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Spatiotemporal coupling and regional differences analysis between agricultural land use efficiency and rural revitalization in the Yellow River Basin by Shuai Liu, Hao Zhang, Guoxin Jiang

“…Accordingly, this study utilizes panel data from 62 cities in the Yellow River Basin covering 2013 to 2022. …”
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The effect of product design on recycling efficiency of lithium-ion batteries through structural equation modeling and life cycle assessment by Haitao Chen, Yongxun Yang, Zhaohui Dong

“…The research compares recycling efficiency across different battery types, including traditional designs, cell-to-pack (CTP), and cell-to-body (CTB), utilizing multi-group analysis. …”
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Efficient Frequency Management for Hybrid AC/DC Power Systems Based on an Optimized Fuzzy Cascaded PI−PD Controller by Awadh Ba Wazir, Sultan Alghamdi, Abdulraheem Alobaidi, Abdullah Ali Alhussainy, Ahmad H. Milyani

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Air-side Thermal-hydraulic Analysis and Parametric Optimization for Vertical-fin Microchannel Heat Exchanger by Zhao Rijing, Wei Xinghua, Huang Dong, Li Feng, Zhao Yongfeng

“…Vertical-fin microchannel heat exchangers (VMHXs) have efficient thermal-hydraulic performance and favorable drainage performance, such that they are capable of being utilized in air source heat pumps under wide operating conditions. …”
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