Modelo econômico para determinação do tempo de reposição na irrigação por sulco Economic model for determination of wetting phase time in furrow irrigation by Carmello C. Machado, Flávio F. Blanco, José A. Frizzone, Rubens D. Coelho, Marcos V. Folegatti

“…The proposed methodology may be applied for any crop based on: a) the water-yield function for the growing season, b) duration of each phenological phase with respective Kc values, c) information about the costs involved in the cultivation process. The model was applied for processing tomato crop and the results showed that the maximum net income was obtained when only the initial 70 m of the furrow received the irrigation water depth required by the crop, being the remaining 30 m under water deficit conditions, resulting in a net income of R$ 354.00 ha-1. …”
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Imatinib-induced interstitial pneumonitis – a literature review and case report by Olga Hilda Orasan, Andreea Maria Stefan, Iulia Minciuna, Adela Sitar-Taut, George Ciulei, Simina Tarmure, Ioana Para, Flaviu Muresan, Ovidiu Fabian, Sorina Cezara Coste, Vasile Negrean, Angela Cozma, Laura Urian

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An Improved YOLOP Lane-Line Detection Utilizing Feature Shift Aggregation for Intelligent Agricultural Machinery by Cundeng Wang, Xiyuan Chen, Zhiyuan Jiao, Shuang Song, Zhen Ma

“…Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are commonly employed in agricultural factories due to their low ownership costs and high efficiency. However, small embedded devices on AGVs face significant challenges in managing multiple tasks while maintaining the required timeliness. …”
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Thermodynamic, economic, and carbon emission evaluation of various Organic Rankine cycle configurations for maximizing waste heat recovery potential by Thepparat Klamrassamee, Tanatip Kittijungjit, Yanin Sukjai, Yossapong Laoonual

“…Waste heat recovery using the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) enhances energy efficiency, lowers emissions, and reduces costs. This study evaluates ORC systems for high-temperature waste heat recovery (515.14 °C) using DWSIM software. …”
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Causal inference methodologies to assess the effect of missed clinic visits on treatment success rate among people with tuberculosis in rural Uganda by Jonathan Izudi, Adithya Cattamanchi, Francis Bajunirwe

“…Abstract Background Although randomized controlled trials are the gold standard design for cause-effect analysis, high costs and challenges around practicability, feasibility, and ethics may limit their use. …”
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Orange photons (623 nm) resulted in similar or greater lettuce growth than red photons (660 nm): comparative effects on morphology, photon capture, and photosynthesis by Seonghwan Kang, Shuyang Zhen

“…Given that current orange LEDs are less energy-efficient than red LEDs, it is important to consider both the plant growth benefits and energy costs when using orange photons in controlled environments.…”
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Bounce: A High Performance Satellite-Based Blockchain System by Xiaoteng Liu, Taegyun Kim, Dennis E. Shasha

“…The main challenges facing blockchains are to achieve this no-forking condition while achieving high throughput, low response time, and low energy costs. This paper presents the <i>Bounce</i> blockchain protocol along with throughput and response time experiments. …”
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Outcomes of 16 weeks of combined exercises on Cobb angle, bone and muscle health, and quality of life in females with idiopathic scoliosis: a study protocol for a single-blinded ra... by Tunyalux Wannakon, Patraporn Sitilertpisan, Montree Tungjai, Nuanlaor Thawinchai

“…Introduction Scoliosis-specific exercises require specialist supervision, frequent clinical visits, and high costs, limiting accessibility. Additionally, females with idiopathic scoliosis (IS) engage in less physical activity (PA) than sex- and age-matched peers, leading to poorer bone and muscle health. …”
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Oil-Painting Style Classification Using ResNet with Conditional Information Bottleneck Regularization by Yaling Dang, Fei Duan, Jia Chen

“…We implement this conditional term using a matrix-based Rényi’s entropy estimator, thereby avoiding costly variational approximations and ensuring computational efficiency. …”
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Influence of cutting through the middle vein of tobacco leaves on the technological properties of raw materials of the Virginia 202 variety of various drying methods by N. N. Vinevskaya, E. E. Ulyanchenko, R. N. Bukatkin

“…Intensification of post-harvest processing of large leaves of a variety with a massive middle vein is proposed to be carried out by cutting through the middle vein, which will reduce the drying time and energy costs. Studies have been conducted on the use of this method and the quality indicators of tobacco raw materials of natural and combined drying methods has been assessed. …”
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Automated dairy cow identification and feeding behaviour analysis using a computer vision model based on YOLOv8 by Claudia Giannone, Mohsen Sahraeibelverdy, Martina Lamanna, Damiano Cavallini, Andrea Formigoni, Patrizia Tassinari, Daniele Torreggiani, Marco Bovo

“…While wearable sensors, such as accelerometers and RFID tags, provide accurate data, they have limitations, including high costs and potential stress on animals. Alternatively, computer vision-based approaches offer a non-invasive and efficient solution for monitoring feeding behaviour. …”
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Effects of Collagenase Preconditioning on Partially Incised Rat Tendon Treated with Light-Emitting Diodes and Platelet-Rich Plasma by Jihad A. M. Alzyoud, Abd Al-Rahman Salem Al-Shudiefat, Heba A. Ali, Samya A. Omoush, Dalal A. O. Shuqair

“…<b>Background:</b> Tendinopathy is a challenging condition associated with high treatment costs, prolonged dysfunction, and lower quality of life. …”
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Monitoring and optimization of POCT devices in a multi-specialty hospital in Poland: usage trends, quality assurance, and clinical impact (2017–2024) by Agnieszka Woźniak-Kosek, Lucyna Drążek

“…Additionally, POCT tests conducted in emergency rooms or hospital emergency departments can help to reduce the number of unnecessary hospitalizations or costly imaging tests. Having an appropriate POCT data management system in a multi-specialty hospital and ensuring IT communication is currently indispensable for proper patient care.…”
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Surgical site infection rate in spine surgery, incidence, and risk factors: a ten-year retrospective cohort review in a developing neurosurgical centre by Dumura Jeneral Alfin, Danaan Joseph Shilong, Gyang Markus Bot, Wilfred Dengunu Salun

“…Abstract Background/Objective Surgical site infection (SSI) is the third common complication in spinal surgery and often results in poor clinical outcomes, prolonged hospital stays, and additional costs. This study estimated the incidence of SSI and identified risk factors in spine surgeries done within 10 years. …”
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Comportamiento epidemiológico de las enfermedades cerebrovasculares en adultos jóvenes by Caridad Esther Pupo Serrano, Luís Gómez Peña, Alina Cedeño Miranda

“…Palabras clave: enfermedades cerebrovasculares, adultos jóvenes, complicaciones   ABSTRACT Cerebrovascular disease is a dramatic event in a young patient, considering disability, social impact and high costs in the rehabilitation process. Its etiology is also more varied than in older adults. …”
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Factors Associated with Singleton Preterm Birth in Shire Suhul General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia, 2018 by Bayew Kelkay, Awol Omer, Yelfu Teferi, Yohannes Moges

“…Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and significant health consequences to the newborn, families, and communities and tens of emotional and economic costs. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of singleton preterm birth and associated factors in Shire Suhul General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia. …”
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“Are they going to recollect who they need to contact?”: understanding sexually transmitted infection transmission risks among older Canadians who winter in the United States by Olivia Nieves Echevarria, John Pickering, Valorie A. Crooks, Jeremy Snyder, Trudie Milner

“…., risky practices); barriers to accessing diagnostic services, such as costs and lack of established local care (i.e., risky care access); and challenges in following standard treatment and public health protocols due to logistical difficulties in ensuring follow-up (i.e., risky treatment decisions). …”
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Accuracy of two Sepsityper MALDI-TOF MS methods for bacterial identification in bloodstream infections in dogs, foals, and calves using Bayesian latent class model by Donatienne Castelain, Jade Bokma, Mathilde Laetitia Pas, Serge Verbanck, Dominique Paepe, Bart Pardon, Filip Boyen

“…Enhancing diagnostic workflow, resulting in a better prognosis, reduced hospital stays, and lower healthcare costs due to more rational use of (critically important) antimicrobials.…”
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The incidence of influenza in pregnant women and the relevance of possible preventive measures by A. Z. Khashukoeva, T. E. Dmitrashko, Z. A. Beslangurova, D. M. Lyafisheva

“…Also, the incidence of influenza causes negative socio-economic consequences, which are reflected in a decrease in the working capacity and, accordingly, in the labor productivity of the population, as well as in an increase in the costs of diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating the sick. …”
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Association between housing status and mental health and substance use severity among individuals with opioid use disorder and co-occurring depression and/or PTSD by Lauren Kelly, Grace M. Hindmarch, Katherine E. Watkins, Colleen M. McCullough, Beth Ann Griffin, Lisa S. Meredith, Sapna Mendon-Plasek, Miriam Komaromy, Sarah B. Hunter

“…Addressing housing instability in primary care settings could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov NCT04559893, registered on January 8, 2021.…”
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