Energy-efficient synchronization for body sensor network in the metaverse: an optimized connectivity approach by Altaf Hussain, Tariq Hussain, Razaz Waheeb Attar, Ahmed Alhomoud, Mrim M. Alnfiai, Reem Alsagri

“…WBSNs face numerous major challenges that impact their efficiency and performance. Energy consumption remains a critical issue, as sensor nodes operate on limited power sources, leading to reduced network longevity. …”
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Feasible Solutions for Low-Carbon Thermal Electricity Generation and Utilization in Oil-Rich Developing Countries: A Literature Review by Danny Ochoa-Correa, Paul Arévalo, Edisson Villa-Ávila, Juan L. Espinoza, Francisco Jurado

“…This review uses the PRISMA methodology to systematically assess the current state and prospects of low-carbon thermal electricity generation and utilization technologies in ORDCs. The study emphasizes clean thermal technologies such as biogas, biofuels, biomass, hydrogen, and geothermal energy, focusing on solutions that are technically feasible, economically viable, and efficient in combustion processes. …”
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Design of Thermoelectric Cooling System for Heat Removal from Non-uniform Distributed Heat Source in Cell Phones by Zhang Jinyang, Cao Lili, Miao Min

“…As a result, chip temperature was reduced from 48 to 34 ℃, and the utilization of a full load chip was improved by approximately 20%, whichserves as a solution to the problem of cooling heat sources with non-uniform distribution.…”
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Cassava as a feedstuff for ruminant feeding system in Belt and Road countries: innovations, benefits and challenges by Md Delowar Hossain, Qiongxian Yan, Zhixuan Zhou, Xiuming Zhang, Suntorn Wittayakun, Viengsakoun Napasirth, Pattaya Napasirth, Bernard A Lukuyu, Zhiliang Tan

“…It also discusses innovations, potential benefits, challenges, and possible mechanisms associated with utilizing cassava as an alternative feed source, particularly in ruminant diets. …”
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A Multispectral Automated Transfer Technique (MATT) for Machine-Driven Image Labeling Utilizing the Segment Anything Model (SAM) by James E. Gallagher, Aryav Gogia, Edward J. Oughton

“…By transposing SAM segmentation masks from RGB images we can automatically segment and label multispectral imagery with high precision and efficiency. For example, the results demonstrate that segmenting and labeling a 2,400-image dataset utilizing MATT achieves a time reduction of 87.8% in developing a trained model, reducing roughly 20 hours of manual labeling, to only 2.4 hours. …”
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Inversion and Simulation Algorithm of High-Density Surface Wave Method for Pseudo Co-Seismic Source and Its Application by JIN Tao, GAO Bin, WANG Qiangqiang, ZHOU Hang, HE Wen, FENG Shaokong

“…This method involves the collection of a large volume of data through high-density data acquisition, where multiple measurements at the same location with different pseudo-sources are combined during the inversion process, significantly enhancing the efficiency and utilization of the detection process. …”
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High-Efficiency, Low-Power, Fully Integrated Neural Electrical Stimulation Circuit by Yujiao Wang, Jiahao Cheong, Cheng Liu

“…Simulation results show that the high-voltage-generation circuit can generate an output of up to 12.69 V from a 1.65 V low input voltage, with a maximum output current of 1 mA, achieving 74.9% efficiency. The overall efficiency of the neural stimulation circuit, including the high-voltage-generation circuit, output driver circuit and constant-current source, reaches 74% under the voltage-controlled stimulation (VCS) mode and 59.5% under the current-controlled stimulation (CCS) mode, whereas the standby static power consumption is as low as 66 pW.…”
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Increasing transformation and bioavailability of specifically sorbed P by P-efficient microorganisms (PEM) by BIAN Wu-ying, HE Zhen-li, HUANG Chang-yong

“…The utilizing efficiency (UE) and transformating efficiency of the sorbed phosphorous by PEM were 57.5% and 61.7%, respectively, which were significantly higher than the average soil microorganisms. …”
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Methane Synthesis as a Source of Energy Loss Impacting Microbial Protein Synthesis in Beef Cattle—A Review by Wilmer Cuervo, Camila Gomez-Lopez, Nicolas DiLorenzo

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Automatic plant disease detection using computationally efficient convolutional neural network by Muhammad Rizwan, Samina Bibi, Sana Ul Haq, Muhammad Asif, Tariqullah Jan, Mohammad Haseeb Zafar

“…Alternatively, automatic approaches utilize 2D plant images processed through machine learning. …”
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PIDE: Photovoltaic integration dynamics and efficiency for autonomous control on power distribution grids by Gökhan Demirel, Natascha Fernengel, Simon Grafenhorst, Kevin Förderer, Veit Hagenmeyer

“…For this purpose, this paper introduces the open-source Python-based framework PIDE (Photovoltaic Integration Dynamics and Efficiency), a tool for simulating the integration of distributed energy resources (DER)s and evaluating their impact on autonomous reactive power control in the distribution grid. …”
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Pasithea-1: An Energy-Efficient Sequential Reconfigurable Array With CPU-Like Programmability by Tobias Kaiser, Esther Gottschalk, Kai Biethahn, Friedel Gerfers

“…Combined with dedicated, uniform processing elements, this enables fast compilation from C source code (1.4 s mean compile time). Demonstrator measurements reveal energy efficiency of up to 601 int32 MIPS/mW at 0.59V and performance of up to 148 MIPS at 0.90 V. …”
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Performance Prediction and Analysis of Solar-Assisted Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems in Typical Rural Areas, China by Ying Cao, Zhibin Zhang, Guosheng Jia, Jianyu Zhai, Jianke Hao, Meng Zhang, Liwen Jin

“…The increasingly severe energy crisis and associated environmental issues pose new challenges for the efficient and rational utilization of renewable energy. …”
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The Sources and Quantification of Soil Water in the Root Zone of Typical Crops in the Shajiang Black Soil Region of Huaibei Plain by ZHU Wanting, ZHU Yonghua, WANG Qimeng, LÜ Haishen, LIU Mingwen, WANG Yining, LU Wen, PENG Yujie, XU Haiting, FANG Yimin

“…Performing quantitative simulation based on the sources of soil water in the root zone at different growth stages, and dynamically adjusting the irrigation plan through the changing trend of soil moisture in the root zone of the crop is helpful to optimize irrigation management and improve water resource utilization efficiency.…”
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Isolation and characterization of cellulose derived from prominent agricultural waste (Sugarcane bagasse) and its utilization in various biomedical field by Manoj Kumar Sharma, Anupama Diwan, Satish Sardana, Narender Yadav, Tanya Gupta, Mukesh Kumar Kumawat

“…These extracted celluloses were further subjected to various pharmacopeial, micromeritics, and physiochemical properties assessments, including advanced characterization to evaluate and validate the properties of the products, which signifies more efficient, green extraction and pharmacopeial utilization.…”
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A novel multi-source data-driven energy consumption prediction model for Venlo-type greenhouses in China by Yangda Chen, Aiqun Bao, Yapeng Li, Yingfeng Xiang, Wanlong Cai, Zhaoqiang Xia, Jialei Li, Mingyang Ning, Jing Sun, Haixi Zhang, Xianpeng Sun, Xiaoming Wei

“…Therefore, energy consumption prediction methods that incorporate multi-source data are necessary. To overcome the challenges concerning heterogeneity, redundancy, and interdependence among different data sources, this paper proposed a novel energy consumption method that integrates multi-source data through feature engineering and machine learning techniques, which significantly enhances the efficiency of data utilization and improves prediction accuracy. …”
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Utilizing maritime caves for wave energy: wells turbine performance and household power supply from cave-generated electricity by Wilson M. L. Monteiro, António Sarmento, Bruno Semedo, Arider Carvalho, Tomás Tavares, Jakson A. L. Monteiro

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Performance improvement of double-slope solar still using locally sourced sand, coupled with glass cooling integration by Ahmad A. Tareemi, Swellam W. Sharshir

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Water source transformation in a semi-arid inland basin: Insights from an isotope-based integrated framework by Jin Sun, Yixuan Wang, Tingxi Liu, Guixin Zhang, Limin Duan, Shaojie Chu, Bo Zhang, Yajun Zhou, Yixuan Zhang, Ting Liu

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Active Distribution Network Source–Network–Load–Storage Collaborative Interaction Considering Multiple Flexible and Controllable Resources by Sheng Li, Tianyu Chen, Rui Ding

“…Central among these, it is imperative to optimize resource allocation and enhance the efficient utilization of diverse energy sources, with particular emphasis on seamless integration of renewable energy systems into existing infrastructure. …”
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