Energy-efficient and reliable urban rail transit: A new framework incorporating underground energy storage systems by Boyu Qin, Jialing Liu, Hongzhen Wang, Zhaojian Wang, Ziming Xiong, Mingyang Wang, Qihu Qian

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Sustainability and efficiency analysis of 42 countries: Super SBM-DEA model and the GML productivity index with undesirable outputs by Amsalu K. Addis

“…In contrast, Ireland, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and the US consistently achieve near-maximum efficiency scores, predominantly around 1.000, demonstrating effective resource utilization. …”
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Simulation of a Reverse Electrodialysis–Absorption Refrigeration Integration System for the Efficient Recovery of Low-Grade Waste Heat by Xi Wu, Linjing Yan, Xiaojing Zhu, Mingjun Liu

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Nano Cobalt-Loaded Porous Carbon Derived from Waste Plastic for Efficient Persulfate Activation and Tetracycline Degradation by Yueyue Luo, Xiuxiu Zhang, Yu Zhang, Jianchao Wang, Chongqing Wang

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Efficient up-conversion in CsPbBr3 nanocrystals via phonon-driven exciton-polaron formation by Abdullah S. Abbas, Beiye C. Li, Richard D. Schaller, Vitali B. Prakapenka, Stella Chariton, Daqian Bian, Gregory S. Engel, A. Paul Alivisatos

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Three-Stage Up-Scaling and Uncertainty Estimation in Forest Aboveground Biomass Based on Multi-Source Remote Sensing Data Considering Spatial Correlation by Xiangyuan Ding, Erxue Chen, Lei Zhao, Yaxiong Fan, Jian Wang, Yunmei Ma

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Enhanced energy management in smart microgrids using hybrid optimization and demand response strategies by Lei Yang, Lile Wu, Genzhu Li

“…This paper presents a groundbreaking optimization model for efficient and resilient energy management in smart microgrids, particularly addressing challenges posed by decentralized renewable energy sources (RES) integration. …”
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Network lifetime improvement in wireless sensor networks using energy-efficient bat-moth flame optimization technique by S. Anslam Sibi, L. Sherly Puspha Annabel

“…To overcome this issue, we propose the utilization of Energy-Efficient Bat-Moth Flame Optimization (EEBMFO) in WSNs, aiming to enhance network lifetime. …”
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Dietary Replacement Impacts of Fish Meal With Corn Gluten Meal on the Growth, Feed Utilization, and Biochemical Composition of Juvenile Red Sea Bream (Pagrus major) by Tae Woong Kwon, Sung Hwoan Cho

“…The reliance on fish meal (FM) as the primary protein source in aquafeeds is becoming increasingly unsustainable due to overfishing and limited resources. …”
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Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Padina pavonica extract for efficient photocatalytic removal of methylene blue by Ahmed E. Alprol, Ahmed Eleryan, Ahmed Abouelwafa, Ahmed M. Gad, Tarek M. Hamad

“…This research offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach for wastewater treatment utilizing green ZnO NPs for efficient dye removal and potential water disinfection applications.…”
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Enhancing heat recovery efficiency in chimney exhaust systems using thermoelectric generators – Thermal modeling and parametric analysis by Obeida Farhat, Mahmoud Khaled, Jalal Faraj, Khaled Chahine, Farouk Hachem, Cathy Castelain

“…The rising demand for sustainable energy solutions has made the utilization of waste heat from industrial processes a priority. …”
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Efficiency of Bacteriophage-Based Detection Methods for Non-Typhoidal <i>Salmonella</i> in Foods: A Systematic Review by Preeda Phothaworn, Chatruthai Meethai, Wanchat Sirisarn, Janet Yakubu Nale

“…<i>Salmonella</i> enrichment, rapid detection, and effective recovery in diverse food sources for various NTS serovars were targeted. Utilizing phages as bio-probes alongside lateral flow immunoassays, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence, and electrochemistry assays enabled rapid and highly sensitive detection of NTS, achieving limits as low as 7 to 8 CFU/mL within 30 min. …”
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Perspectives on optimizing microalgae cultivation: Harnessing dissolved CO2 and lactose for sustainable and cost-efficient protein production by Sunni Chen, Honglin Zhu, Emily Radican, Xinhao Wang, Dennis J. D'Amico, Zhenlei Xiao, Yangchao Luo

“…Microalgae, known for their land-sparing cultivation and remarkable photosynthetic efficiency, play a crucial role in advancing sustainable development goals. …”
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Evaluating conventional and renewable energy systems for green buildings: A case study on energy efficiency and cost optimization by Karim Mohamed Ragab, Mehmet Fatih Orhan

“…The ultimate objective of this study is to achieve complete autonomy from the electric grid by utilizing renewable energy resources, transforming the building into a green building. …”
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Mechanical Ventilation Strategies in Buildings: A Comprehensive Review of Climate Management, Indoor Air Quality, and Energy Efficiency by Farhan Lafta Rashid, Mudhar A. Al-Obaidi, Najah M. L. Al Maimuri, Arman Ameen, Ephraim Bonah Agyekum, Atef Chibani, Mohamed Kezzar

“…As the demand for energy-efficient homes continues to rise, the importance of advanced mechanical ventilation systems in maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) has become increasingly evident. …”
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Green Video Transcoding in Cloud Environments Using Kubernetes: A Framework With Dynamic Renewable Energy Allocation and Priority Scheduling by B. M. Beena, Prashanth Cheluvasai Ranga, A. Vinitha Chowdary, Rohan Gamidi, M. Hemasri, Tejaswi Muppala

“…Video content continues to be a major source of Internet traffic, with a growing demand for high-quality, on-demand videos. …”
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An Efficient Computational Risk Prediction Model of Heart Diseases Based on Dual-Stage Stacked Machine Learning Approaches by Subhash Mondal, Ranjan Maity, Yachang Omo, Soumadip Ghosh, Amitava Nag

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High-throughput method for improving rice AGB estimation based on UAV multi-source remote sensing image feature fusion and ensemble learning by Jinpeng Li, Jinpeng Li, Jinxuan Li, Jinxuan Li, Dongxue Zhao, Dongxue Zhao, Qiang Cao, Qiang Cao, Fenghua Yu, Fenghua Yu, Fenghua Yu, Yingli Cao, Yingli Cao, Yingli Cao, Shuai Feng, Shuai Feng, Shuai Feng, Tongyu Xu, Tongyu Xu, Tongyu Xu

“…Therefore, this study utilizes UAV-acquired RGB and multi-spectral (MS) images during several critical rice stages to explore the potential of multi-source data fusion for accurately and cost-effectively estimating rice AGB.MethodsHigh-frequency texture features were extracted from RGB images using discrete wavelet transform (DWT), while low-order color moments in RGB and Lab color spaces were calculated. …”
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Responses of soil available nutrients and microbial performance in a newly established apple orchard after five-year fertilization with different sources of livestock manure by Ying Liu, Meng Xu, Mengjiao Liu, Cungang Cheng, Long Qiao, Yanqing Li, Zhuang Li

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An Evaluation of Moderate-Refractive-Index Nanoantennas for Enhancing the Photoluminescence Signal of Quantum Dots by Rafael Ramos Uña, Braulio García Cámara, Ángela I. Barreda

“…In particular, the use of metallic and high-refractive-index dielectric materials has been proposed. However, the utility of moderate-refractive-index dielectric nanostructures to achieve more efficient single-photon sources remains unexplored. …”
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