The fifth generation (5G) network has provided opportunities for novel over the network applications and services, all with diverse demands for uplink and/or downlink latency, throughput and reliability. One sector, which poses strict requirements with regards to the aforementioned Key...

To effectively improve the indoor local thermal environment, a novel directional heat radiation (DHR) device was designed. In the present paper, the thermal radiation effect of the directional setting DHR device was verified through experiments, and the heat transfer process of the DHR device...

In 2019, FAO launched the Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation (TAPE). The objective of TAPE is to produce global and harmonized evidence on the multidimensional performance of agroecology and its potential to contribute to sustainable food systems and the achievement of the SDGs. In this...

Chitosan and its water-soluble derivatives have been widely used in biomaterials, but their disadvantages have hindered their widespread application. In this study, butyryl chitosan, a liposoluble chitosan derivative, was prepared by introducing butyryl groups into chitosan molecules through an...

The study reveals that the COVID-19 crisis has had a strong but one-off negative impact on the hedge fund industry. It also shows that during the new coronavirus pandemic, the main components of the hedge fund industry achieved only partially their main investment goal, i.e. they as a whole...

A novel photovoltaic (PV) system integrated with phase change material (PCM) and thermoelectric (TE) module was proposed in this study. The system was design to increase the electricity output by attaching the PCM and TE module to the PV cell optimally. To compare the system with PV-TE system...

The artificial portion of screen content images (SCIs) destroys the natural scene statistics of natural scenes. It is also impractical to obtain an accurate statistical model due to the variable composition of the artificial and natural parts in SCIs. To resolve this problem, this paper presents...

For air conditioning equipment, mini-channel heat evaporator/heat exchanger excels in performance over the traditional fin-tube counterpart. However, the uniformity of two-phase refrigerant flow distribution in mini-channel evaporator remains unsolved. To enhance the flow distribution in...

Desalination, the process of obtaining potable water from seawater, has been regarded as an alternative solution for addressing freshwater shortages. The humidification-dehumidification (HDH) desalination process is an alternative with many promising features, such as its simple design, high...

The electrochemical properties of LICs are greatly decreased at a low-temperature condition due to the sluggish Li-ion storage kinetics coupled with poor structural stability. Herein, S-doped graphene nano-capusles (SGCs) with good dispersibility is rational designed and serves as both the anode...