SCAPS simulation and design of highly efficient CuBi2O4-based thin-film solar cells (TFSCs) with hole and electron transport layers by Ahmed A. El-Naggar, Ahmed M. Eid, Yasmeen Rafat, Mohamed A. Khamis, Mabrouk Bakry, Salah Elkun, Walid Ismail, Swellam W. Sharshir, Abdelhamid El-Shaer, Mahmoud Abdelfatah

“…Abstract The continued rise in global temperatures and climate change has increased the demand for renewable energy sources. Recent developments in thin-layer photovoltaic cells have improved power output, affordability, and overall efficiency, spurred by the growing demand for renewable energy sources. …”
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DESIGNING AND EFFICIENCY EFFECT OF AUTOMATIC BALL-CLEANING SYSTEM FOR CONDENSER 180-KTsS-1 OF TURBINE Т-180/210-130-1 LMZ. Part 1 by Yu. A. Zenovich-Leshkevich-Ol’pinskiy, A. Yu. Naumov, A. Yu. Zenovich-Leshkevich-Ol’pinskaya

“…In order to reduce losses in the cooling source (condenser) and to increase effectiveness of fuel-and-power resources utilization, the authors present a modern automatic ball-cleaning system for the pipes of condenser 180-KTsS-1 of turbine unit Т-180/210-130-1 LMZ of Gomel CHP-2. …”
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Temporal variability in remote sensing accuracy for wetland mapping: a case study from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 in Northeast China by Wenqi Zhang, Chong Luo, Zongming Wang, Dehua Mao

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A priority-based congestion-avoidance routing protocol using IoT-based heterogeneous medical sensors for energy efficiency in healthcare wireless body area networks by Khalid M Awan, Nadeem Ashraf, Muhammad Qaiser Saleem, Osama E Sheta, Kashif Naseer Qureshi, Asim Zeb, Khalid Haseeb, Ali Safaa Sadiq

“…The current work proposes a multi-hop Priority-based Congestion-avoidance Routing Protocol using IoT based heterogeneous sensors for energy efficiency in wireless body area networks. The objective is to devise a routing protocol among sensor nodes such that it has minimum delay and higher throughput for emergency packets using IoT based sensor nodes, optimal energy consumption for longer network lifetime, and efficient scarce resource utilization. …”
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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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Efficient thermal integration model based on a biogas-fired gas turbine cycle (GTC) for electricity and desalination applications; thermo-economic and GA-based optimization by Amr S. Abouzied, Sarminah Samad, Azher M. Abed, Mohamed Shaban, Fahad M. Alhomayani, Shirin Shomurotova, Mohammad Sediq Safi, Raymond Ghandour, Yasser Elmasry, Albara Ibrahim Alrawashdeh

“…A triple optimization framework was implemented to optimize the system's performance, focusing on key metrics such as exergy efficiency, CO2 reduction rates, and levelized energy cost, utilizing the NSGA-II and the TOPSIS decision-making method in MATLAB software. …”
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Optimizing renewable energy-based plug-in hybrid electric vehicle charging stations for sustainable transportation in India by Anandan P, Siow Chun Lim, Anbuselvan N

“…Recognizing the environmental benefits of Renewable Energy Sources (RES), high-priority buses are now equipped with Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) charging stations, bolstering effective utilization. …”
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DeFault: DEep‐Learning‐Based FAULT Delineation Using the IBDP Passive Seismic Data at the Decatur CO2 Storage Site by Hanchen Wang, Yinpeng Chen, Tariq Alkhalifah, Ting Chen, Youzuo Lin, David Alumbaugh

“…Abstract The carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) framework is an essential component in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with its success hinging on the comprehensive knowledge of subsurface geology and geomechanics. …”
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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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Experimental study on adiabatic pre-cooling systems for air cooled condensers in hot and humid climates by Faris Ahmed, A. S. Ramana, K. Jayakumar

“…Despite requiring water consumption management, it led to reduced condenser on–off cycling frequency, indicating improved energy efficiency and system performance. EC pad + Mist cooling led to balanced energy and water efficiency without requiring additional water sources by utilizing condensate water.…”
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Does education affect energy behavior? Investigating the influence of educational attainment in Indonesia by Lilia Endriana, Djoni Hartono, Khoirunurrofik, Irfani Fithria Ummul Muzayanah

“…Utilizing a natural experiment from the 1978 school year extension policy in Indonesia, this study applies a regression discontinuity design and a two-stage least squares approach. …”
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Modification of an automated precision farming robot for high temporal resolution measurement of leaf angle dynamics using stereo vision by Frederik Hennecke, Jonas Bömer, René H.J. Heim

“…In agriculture, the plant leaf angle influences light use efficiency and photosynthesis and, consequently, the overall crop performance. …”
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UDAWA Gadadar: Agent-based Cyber-physical System for Universal Small-scale Horticulture Greenhouse Management System by I Wayan Aditya Suranata, Ketut Elly Sutrisni, I Made Surya Adi Putra

“…UDAWA Gadadar was built using a 5C architecture approach and farmer-centric design thinking, utilizing an ESP32 microcontroller and a power sensor module to ensure performance and energy efficiency. …”
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Technico-economic assessment of membrane filtration as post-treatment of biological denitrification for brackish groundwater by Hanane El Mrabet, Maryem Elazhar, Ibtihal Moussaoui, Jihane Moumouh, Fatima Zahra Addar, Mustapha Tahaikt, Fatima Elazhar, Taky Mohamed, Noureddine El Haloui, Azzeddine Elmidaoui

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AFSA-FastICA-CEEMD Rolling Bearing Fault Diagnosis Method Based on Acoustic Signals by Jin Yan, Fubing Zhou, Xu Zhu, Dapeng Zhang

“…Firstly, the foraging and clustering characteristics of the AFSA algorithm are utilized to perform global optimization on the aliasing matrix W, and then inverse transformation is performed on the global optimal solution W, to obtain a preliminary estimate of the source signal. …”
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Enhancing skin lesion classification: a CNN approach with human baseline comparison by Deep Ajabani, Zaffar Ahmed Shaikh, Amr Yousef, Karar Ali, Marwan A. Albahar

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Understanding restoration and transaction costs in a payment for ecosystem service water quality market in Oregon, USA by Kathleen Guillozet

“…Through this approach, regulated utilities that discharge water into streams and rivers that is warmer than allowable are able to pay for riparian forest restoration and the cooling benefits that its shade brings in exchange for regulatory compliance. …”
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Leveraging IoT and CFD to optimize solar PV module performance in high-temperature environments; case study: Kirkuk, Iraq by Yaareb Elias Ahmed, Jagadeesh Pasupuleti, Firas Basim Ismail, Suad Hassan Danook, Fadhil Khadoum alhousni, Mohammad Reza Maghami

“…-Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are increasingly employed as a sustainable energy source. However, their efficiency is significantly affected by high operating temperatures, especially in regions like Kirkuk, Iraq, with high solar irradiance and ambient temperatures. …”
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Biogenic Hydrogen Conversion of De-Oiled Jatropha Waste via Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor Operation: Process Performance, Microbial Insights, and CO2 Reduction Efficiency by Gopalakrishnan Kumar, Chiu-Yue Lin

“…The effluent from hydrogen fermentor was utilized for methane fermentation in batch reactors using pig slurry and cow dung as seed sources. …”
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Enhancing renewable energy integration through strategic stochastic optimization planning of distributed energy resources (Wind/PV/SBESS/MBESS) in distribution systems by Ahmad K. ALAhmad, Renuga Verayiah, Hussain Shareef, Agileswari Ramasamy, Saleh Ba-swaimi

“…The model evaluates the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of hybrid SBESS-MBESS systems to enhance Renewable Energy Source (RES) integration within the electric power distribution system (DS) while addressing technical, environmental, and economic objectives. …”
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