Evaluation of urea loaded nano clay biopolymer composites and nitrification inhibitors on nitrogen use efficiency under maize-wheat cropping system by Premlata Meena, K. M. Manjaiah, Kapil Atmaram Chobhe, Vinod Kumar Sharma, Hanuman Singh Jatav, Mamta, Ajit Kumar Meena

“…Abstract Across the globe, cereal crops have only < 30% nitrogen (N) use efficiency (NUE) due to significant loss of N.During previous decade nitrification inhibitors (NI) were promoted for better N management and utilization. …”
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Surface display of eugenol oxidase and dioxygenase complex as a sustainable biocatalyst for efficient bioconversion of lignin-derived 4-n-propylguaiacol to vanillin by Yongqing Tian, Yige Yang, Minmin Ni, Jing Wo

“…However, the yield from vanilla pods is insufficient to meet market demand, and chemically synthesized vanillin not only encounters limitations in its application within the food and pharmaceutical industries but also needs to address environmental concerns and unsustainable raw material sources. Hence, it is imperative to explore alternative approaches to develop an efficient and cost-effective green vanillin. …”
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Improving Leaf GOGAT Activity After the Post-Silking Period Contributes to High Grain Yield with Reduced Nitrogen in N-Efficient Maize by Haoyu Li, Yanbing Wang, Jian Wang, Meng Zhang, Wenbo Liu, Xiangling Li, Xiaohu Lin

“…Therefore, we suggest that molecular breeding programs should focus on the <i>GOGAT2</i> gene in low-N-efficient maize varieties, and cultivation techniques should aim to improve the GOGAT enzyme activity after the post-silking period to achieve high yields and N utilization efficiencies with less N fertilizer.…”
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Efficient stabilizing agent-free synthesis of gold nanoparticles via square-wave pulse deposition for enhanced catalytic performance in ethanol electrooxidation by Setia Budi, Aulia Siti Pathoni, Annisa Auliya, Suci Winarsih, Mohammad Hamzah Fauzi, Yusmaniar, Babay Asih Suliasih, Hilman Syafei

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Efficiency of Penicillium sp. and Aspergillus sp. for bioleaching lithium cobalt oxide from battery wastes in potato dextrose broth and sucrose medium by Thanapon Chandakhiaw, Neung Teaumroong, Pongdet Piromyou, Pongpan Songwattana, Waraporn Tanthanuch, Somchai Tancharakorn, Sakhob Khumkoa

“…Bioleaching, a process utilizing microbial activity, was used in this study to investigate the cobalt and lithium leaching efficiency from battery wastes. …”
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Evolution and characteristics of China’s policies on non-hazardous industrial solid waste management: Analysis based on policy texts by YANG Runlin, LI Xiao, REN Yanan, SHI Lei

“…This study aims to systematically review China’s policy texts on NHIW management from 2001 to 2024 and identify their evolutionary stages and main characteristics, thereby providing references for improving policies on comprehensive industrial resource utilization and enhancing environmental governance efficiency. …”
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The responses of vegetation water use efficiency to biomass density and CO2 balance in dryland of Central Asia during 21st century by Alphonse Kayiranga, Xi Chen, Xuexi Ma, Dative Ingabire, Tie Liu, Yaoming Li, Emeka Edwin Igboeli, Eldiiar Duulatov, Hubert Hirwa, Clement Nzabanita, Ping Hu

“…The results showed also that during 2000–2023, the total biomass density and total C. stocks of the CA desert ecosystems were amounted to 5.52 ± 1.19 Gt and 3.12 ± 0.88 Pg C with 0.044 Pg C and 0.218 Pg C the actual total C. sources and C. sinks, respectively. Among the desert plants’ water fluxes, water use efficiency at canopy conductance (iWUE) showed a significant impact on C. stocks (R2 = 0.57) compared to desert ecosystem water use efficiency (vWUE) and water use efficiency at plant respiration (tWUE). …”
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Exergy Analysis of an Alkaline Water Electrolysis System by Hamza Sethi, Muhammad Zulkefal, Asad Ayub

“…Many researchers have been working for the development of new clean and sustainable energy sources such as solar and wind energies. Hydrogen, being a clean fuel having very high calorific value, can be used as a storage medium for these renewable energy sources and can be used efficiently in fuel cells, as well as in combustion engines. …”
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Artificial intelligence prediction the desirable moisture content of dried oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) for enhancing the cellulase-assisted extraction efficiency by Nguyen Thi Ngoc Giang, Nguyen Duy Tan, Ho Thi Ngan Ha, Dao Van Thanh, Le Thi Thuy Diem, Tran Van Khai, Le Thi Diem Mi, Diep Kim Quyen

“…Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) presents high nutritional values and substantial potential as a raw material widely utilized in food production, especially its extract form. …”
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Ensuring the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Joint Clinical Assessment in National HTA Decision-Making: Insights from the 2024 CIRS Multi-Stakeholder Workshop by Ting Wang, Neil McAuslane

“…To enhance the efficiency of the JCA process, a list of metrics is recommended for continuous improvement, as well as establishing training programs to strengthen member states’ capabilities, fostering open dialog for sharing technology-specific insights, and creating open-source tools to support companies. …”
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Research on the Performance and Energy Saving of Solar-Coupled Air Source Heat Pump Heating System: A Case Study of College Dormitory in Hot Summer and Cold Winter Zone by Xu Wang, Shidong Wang, Tao Li

“…The thermal performance parameters and solar energy utilization of the two systems were discussed, and the energy efficiency, economy, and environmental protection of the two systems were analyzed. …”
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Energy Intelligence: A Systematic Review of Artificial Intelligence for Energy Management by Ashkan Safari, Mohammadreza Daneshvar, Amjad Anvari-Moghaddam

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Comparative analysis of reinforcement learning and artificial neural networks for inverter control in improving the performance of grid-connected photovoltaic systems by Saad A. Mohamed Abdelwahab, Hossam Eldin Khairy, Hossam Yousef, Samia Abdafatah, Moayed Mohamed

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Bandwagon effect, free-rider effect, tragedy of the commons: collaborative governance of marine pollution by Yu Gu

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Research on Unified Energy Efficiency Evaluation Method for Heat Pump and Electric Water Heater Based on Dynamic Water Usage Mode^☆ by XIA Yujuan, CHEN Haihong, QI Xin, LIN Haoxin, WU Xiaoli, SHI Liming

“…In response to the problem of inconsistent energy efficiency evaluation indicators between air source heat pumps and storage type electric water heaters in China, this study proposes a unified energy efficiency evaluation method based on 24-hour dynamic water use tests. …”
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A Literature Review on the European Legislative Framework for Energy Efficiency, Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (nZEB), and the Promotion of Renewable Electricity Generation by Eugen Iavorschi, Laurențiu Dan Milici, Visarion Cătălin Ifrim, Constantin Ungureanu, Ciprian Bejenar

“…Consequently, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the key legislative norms targeting the energy efficiency of buildings and the necessity of utilizing renewable energy sources for electricity generation, with a particular focus on the forecasts for the year 2030. …”
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Investigating and Analyzing the Influence of a Solar Power Plant’s Life Cycle on the Depletion of Natural Materials and Mineral Resources by Patryk Leda, Izabela Piasecka, Anna Leda, Grzegorz Szala, Andrzej Tomporowski, Patrycja Walichnowska, Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos, Weronika Kruszelnicka

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Performance Analysis of Optical Wireless Channel Based on Beamforming Techniques Using Advanced Modulation Schemes by Lwaa Faisal Abdulameer, Adil Fadhil Mushatet, Tania Tariq Salim

“…Gamma-Gamma distribution has been used to compute the bit error rate and spectral efficiency. An arbitrary number of light-emitting diodes and photo-detectors are used at the sources and detectors. …”
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Sustainable energy production: Performance evaluation of a generator-set using cow dung-based biogas by Kusnadi Kusnadi, Mazlan Abdul Wahid, Mohd Fairus Mohd Yasin, Ahmad Rajani, Ahmad Fudholi

“…Interest in utilizing new and renewable energy sources, commonly known as bioenergy, has significantly grown in the past decade due to the mounting environmental concerns, such as air pollution, global warming, and ozone layer depletion, resulting from the accelerated consumption of fossil fuels. …”
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Analysis of chemical fertilizer application efficiency by cotton farmers and its influence factors an empirical study based on peasant household survey in Shache County by Yan Lu, Ma Huilan

“…Low chemical fertilizer application efficiency not only lead to cotton production cost increase and constrain cotton per unit area yield, but also may cause agricultural non-point source pollution, because excessive use of chemical fertilizers damage inevitably the environment and resources which are vital for agricultural development. …”
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