Updating parameters of an information model for road construction flow in work development project by T. V. Bobrova

“…At the PPW level, it is necessary to create a new structure and define the parameters of this structure in such a way as to satisfy the specified restrictions established by the COP in terms of time and costs,  and also provide for certain reserves for insuring possible risks.  …”
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Distance Education: Parents' Perception by M. A. Abramova, R. V. Kamenev

“…Parents  are  not  inclined  to  criticize  the  school,  but  they doubt the prospects of implementing the technology in the format it was introduced, arguing that it costs a lot for health, unavailability of technical equipment and the level of training of both students and schools. …”
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Application of Distributed Acoustic Sensing in Anchor Damage Monitoring on Submarine Cables by ZHANG Hong, WU Mingnian, WANG Daogen, MU Zhangjian, XIE Shuhong, WU Zhengming, LI Songlin, CHEN Qingqing

“…The algorithm enables feature-threshold-based identification of anchor hazards in data-scarce scenarios, circumventing the high costs associated with anchor damage data acquisition while enhancing the algorithm's broad applicability.…”
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Advanced hybrid machine learning models with explainable AI for predicting residual friction angle in clay soils by Mawuko Luke Yaw Ankah, Shalom Adjei-Yeboah, Yao Yevenyo Ziggah, Edmund Nana Asare

“…Traditional methods for determining the residual strength friction angle are often labor-intensive, time-consuming, and costly. This study explores three advanced hybrid machine learning models: Gradient Boosting Neural Network (GrowNet), Reinforcement Learning Gradient Boosting Machine (RL-GBM), and a Stacking Ensemble to predict the residual friction angle of clay soils, addressing a critical gap in current predictive methodologies. …”
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Spatially Compounding Drought Events in Brazil by Gabriela C. Gesualdo, Marcos R. Benso, Eduardo M. Mendiondo, Manuela I. Brunner

“…Given the complexity and costs of droughts in Brazil, identifying regions prone to co‐experiencing droughts is critical for developing effective adaptation measures. …”
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Comparative efficacy of closed reduction versus open reduction with pelvic osteotomy for developmental dysplasia of the hip in children aged 18-24 months: A retrospective cohort st... by Qian Sun, Wenquan Cai, Guoxin Nan

“…CR had significantly lower total hospitalization costs. Among the CR group, 19 hips (18.8%) underwent secondary surgery. …”
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Taurolidine lock solutions for the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Yong Liu, An-Qiang Zhang, Lin Cao, Hong-Tao Xia, Jun-Jie Ma

“…<h4>Background</h4>Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients, contributing to prolonged hospital stays and increased costs. Whether taurolidine lock solutions (TLS) are beneficial for the prevention of CRBSIs remains controversial. …”
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Study of the Stability of Factor VIII Activity in Human Plasma for Fractionation When Modeling Deviations in the Storage and Transportation Temperature Conditions by A. A. Gorodkov, A. L. Poptsov, A. L. Khokhryakov

“…The main tool in risk assessment is in-process control of factor VIII activity in plasma stored at inadequate temperature, which entails significant financial costs. The aim of the study was to assess stability of factor VIII activity in human plasma for fractionation when modeling deviations in the storage and transportation temperature regime and to assess the possibility of amending the regulatory documentation requirements. …”
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Analysis of the availability of bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory drugs for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by E. A. Orlova, V. I. Petrov, I. P. Dorfman, O. V. Shatalova, M. A. Orlov

“…Low affordability of the main drugs of baseline therapy contributes to the burden of COPD and necessitates improvement of drug supply mechanisms for individuals, especially those with low material income, which in the long term will significantly reduce the costs of the healthcare system for the treatment of these patients by decreasing the severity and frequency of exacerbations.…”
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An Enhanced Distribution System Performance with Optimization Techniques for Location of Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations by Sainadh Singh Kshatri, Venkata Anjani Kumar G, Chilakapati Lenin Babu, Palepu Suresh Babu

“…By minimizing power losses and optimizing voltage profiles, the strategy reduces operational costs and improves the overall stability of the grid. …”
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Long-term comparative analysis of machine learning models: A deep dive into applications of artificial intelligence for enhancing photovoltaic performance prediction by Ali Akbar Yaghoubi, Mahdi Gandomzadeh, Aslan Gholami, Roghayeh Gavagsaz-Ghoachani, Majid Zandi

“…KNN and Decision Trees performed best with fewer neighbors and shallow tree depths though they might suffer from computational costs in terms of large input data. SVR and MLP showed high sensitivity to hyperparameters such as activation functions and iteration limits, respectively. …”
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Development of an approach to predicting the bioavailability of enteral nutrition products by V. V. Kondratenko, E. Yu. Agarkova

“…Using in silico methods may speed up and reduce the costs of such clinical studies. The purpose of this study is to develop an approach to predicting the integral bioavailability of enteral nutrition products (ENPs) based on a comprehensive analysis of the matrices of components and indicators. …”
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Integrating Metaheuristics and Machine Learning for Enhanced Vehicle Routing: A Comparative Study of Hyperheuristic and VAE-Based Approaches by Kassem Danach, Louai Saker, Hassan Harb

“…Specifically, the VAE-based approach reduces total travel costs by an average of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>8</mn><mo>%</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> and improves customer priority satisfaction by <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>95</mn><mo>%</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> compared to traditional hyperheuristic methods. …”
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Lean production as a competitive approach to managing the production and trading activities of a modern public catering enterprise by T. A. Dzhum, M. Yu. Tamova, S. K. Kuizheva, Z. N. Khatko

“…The purpose of the research is to implement the basic principles of lean manufacturing in the practical activities of catering enterprises aimed at organizing the technological process in such a way that, with minimal labor costs and efficient use of material and technical equipment available at the enterprise, to obtain the maximum result associated with an increase in production profits and a decrease in the expenditure part of the balance. …”
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Exploring patient and provider perspectives on health insurance effectiveness in cameroon: a qualitative study by Adanze Nge Cynthia, Bülent Kılıç

“…All participants agreed that health insurance reduces out-of-pocket health costs. Uninsured patients cited high premiums, distrust in the healthcare system, and insufficient knowledge about insurance options as reasons for not enrolling. …”
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Organizational performance and competitive advantage in SMEs: The role of green innovation and knowledge management by Fandi Achmad, Iwan Inrawan Wiratmadja

“…Among them, Batik SMEs in Indonesia struggle with barriers to green innovation, such as limited knowledge, shifting market trends, rising production costs, and a lack of innovation, threatening long-term sustainability. …”
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Preventing Substance Use-Related Crime through Deflection by Guy Farina, Jac A. Charlier, Hope Fiori

“…The authors’ literature review found that deflection is effective in reducing drug use-related criminal activity, arrest, recidivism, and overdose risk, while also serving as a promising approach to reduce social and public safety costs. ES | Abstract: Este artículo examina la deflexión como una estrategia de prevención del delito que se enfoca principalmente en evitar delitos relacionados con el consumo de sustancias y los trastornos concurrentes. …”
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The effect of biological products and microelement fertilizer ‘Organomix’ on maize productivity in the southern part of the Rostov region by S. A. Vasilchenko, G. V. Metlina, Yu. V. Laktionov

“…Economic efficiency showed that the use of biological products and microelement fertilizers raised the conditional net income to the level of 28 061–34 821 rubles/ha, profitability up to 167.6–201.8% and reduced production costs to 4640–5231 rubles/t.…”
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Digiral marketplaces and their effect to corporates’ business models and structures by Sergey N. Lavrov, Sergey V. Neklyudov

“…It is emphasized that along with the competitive advantages that marketplaces undoubtedly have by reducing the costs of manufacturers, they also carry a certain threat, which today consists in the potential displacement of other participants from the markets - direct producers of goods and services.…”
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Targeting rheumatoid arthritis: a molecular perspective on biologic therapies and clinical progress by Ankit Jain, Mamta Bishnoi, Shiv Kumar Prajapati, Sweta Acharya, Sumedha Kapre, Gautam Singhvi, Srinath Palakurthi

“…Despite the progress, challenges remain, such as high costs and the need for safer, more effective delivery methods. …”
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