Spatial Spillover Effect and Boundary Detection of County Tourism Economic Growth Promoting Economic Development by Liu Anle, Yang Chengyue, Ming Qingzhong, Wu Fenglin

“…Second, by studying this heterogeneity law from the perspective of spatial spillover distance, this study further explored the minimum, optimal, and maximum spatial spillover distance, aiming to facilitate regional spatial collaborative development in different areas, reduce the significant constraints of high time and transportation costs caused by geographical barriers, and provide theoretical and data references for the formulation of policies for high-quality regional collaborative development.…”
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GAN-based image prediction of maize growth across varieties and developmental stages by Xinyi Wang, Shilong Liu, Zhihao Wang, Zedong Geng, Weikun Li, Chengxiu Wu, Yingjie Xiao, Wanneng Yang, Lingfeng Duan

“…Abstract Background Plant growth prediction assists physiologists and botanists in analyzing future development trends, thereby shortening experimental cycles and reducing costs. Traditional growth prediction methods mainly focused on phenotypic traits instead of images, which leads to limited visual interpretability. …”
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Exploring the validity of routine individuated service data for antenatal HIV surveillance in the Western Cape by Nisha Jacob, Brian Rice, Alexa Heekes, Leigh F. Johnson, Samantha Brinkmann, Tendesayi Kufa, Adrian Puren, Andrew Boulle

“…The WHO Consolidated guidelines on person-centred HIV strategic information recommend moving towards using routine programmatic data for HIV surveillance rather than seroprevalence surveys which are costly and inefficient. In the Western Cape province of South Africa, public-sector individual-level routine data from various sources are linked on a unified platform through the Provincial Health Data Centre (PHDC). …”
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Independent risk factors and outcomes for ventilator-associated pneumonia due to multidrug-resistant organisms after cardiac valvular surgery by XiaoLiang Chen, LaiYha Yan, ShunYing Zhao, XiaoYan Hu, GuoFeng Shao, Ni Li, LinWen Zhu

“…Patients with MDRO VAP had significantly longer ICU stays, total hospital stays, and higher hospitalization costs than non-MDRO VAP patients. The in-hospital mortality rate of the MDRO VAP group was significantly higher than that of the non-MDRO VAP group (29.79% vs. 1.61%, p < 0.001). …”
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Green tea dye ligands to transfer toxic lead metal ions to precipitated metal complexes for polymer composite applications by Dana S. Muhammad, Dara M. Aziz, Shujahadeen B. Aziz

“…Abstract The synthesis of metal complexes (MCs) by green tea dye ligands improves environmental impact and reduces costs. The result of the current work establishes the production of metal complexes with huge amount and is an attempt from laboratory scales into commercial extent. …”
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Perspectives of adult advanced pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients about kidney replacement therapy in three referral hospitals in Rwanda by Gloria Shumbusho, Darlene L. Nyenyeri, Jules Kabahizi, Darius Uwiragiye, Oswald Habyarimana, Gad Binayisa, Alice Nyirangirimana, Emile Twagirumukiza, Kara L. Neil, Negussie Deyessa, Alan Leichtman, Janvier Murayire, Erhard Dufatanye, Gerard Nkundimana, Emile Sebera, Ahmed M. Elbasha

“…Interview revealed varying levels of knowledge about KRT, significant psychological impacts including feelings of isolation and treatment anxiety, and universal preference for kidney transplantation despite concerns about donor availability and costs. Conclusion The findings revealed that prior nephrology visits significantly influenced treatment choices. …”
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Delineation of site-specific management zones to enhance nutrient status, growth, and quality of green onion (Allium cepa L.) in a newly reclaimed area in Ismailia, Egypt by Abdelraouf M. Ali, Abdelraouf M. Ali, Mohamed Aboelghar, Noha Morsy, Nazih Y. Rebouh, Dmitry E. Kucher, Hassan A. Hassan, Emad A. Abdeldaym, Mohamed E. M. Jalhoum, Abdel-Aziz Belal

“…Implementing such a process will lower the costs of soil analysis and enhance overall agricultural income.…”
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Perbandingan Metode Simple Additive Weighting dan Analytic Hierarchy Process Untuk Pemilihan Supplier pada Restoran by Yulaikha Maratullatifah, Catur Edi Widodo, Kusworo Adi

“…Selection of the right supplier is the key to business stability including reducing costs, reducing supply chain risk, increasing the value of goods and shaping company strategy. …”
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Clinical profile and drug therapy of outpatients with arterial hypertension by N. V. Izmozherova, A. A. Popov, V. M. Bakhtin, M. A. Shambatov

“…Glomerular filtration rate and left ventricular myocardial hypertrophy amplitude criteria calculation allow to diagnose subclinical target organ damage in outpatients at physician visit without additional costs. Compliance with the current antihypertensive therapy guidelines allows to achieve target BP in current practice. …”
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Estimating the Impact of Fundamental Macroeconomic Factors on the Capital Market: A MIDAS Approach by Reza Tehrani, Mahmoud Moktarband, Menal Aboodeh

“…This method involves a trade-off between the advantages of utilizing more data and the costs associated with estimating additional parameters. …”
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AI-based automatic estimation of single-kidney glomerular filtration rate and split renal function using non-contrast CT by Yiwei Wang, Feng Xu, Qiuyue Han, Daoying Geng, Xin Gao, Bin Xu, Wei Xia

“…Critical relevance statement For patients with an atrophic kidney or hydronephrosis, non-contrast CT and artificial intelligence methods can be used to estimate single-kidney glomerular filtration rate and split renal function, which may minimize the radiation risk, enhance diagnostic efficiency, and reduce costs. Key Points Renal function can be assessed using non-contrast CT and AI. …”
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Methodological approach to the formation of the list of high-tech medical care types by I. A. Zheleznyakova, O. A. Volkova, D. V. Fedyaev, A. V. Zuev, O. S. Plakhotnik, G. V. Trifonova, Yu. S. Zueva, I. A. Alexandrov, V. V. Omelyanovskiy

“…It included its primary analysis, expert discussion of the obtained results, consideration by the Interdepartmental Council of the MH RF of proposals agreed with experts on each HTMC method submitted for discussion, followed by a decision on the appropriateness of the proposed changes, and recalculation of the standard of financial costs for HTMC and/or basic tariff for DRGs.Conclusion. …”
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Real-Time Defect Detection for Fast-Moving Fabrics on Circular Knitting Machine Under Various Illumination Conditions by Yan-Qin Ni, Pei-Kai Huang, Ching-Han Yang, Chin-Chun Chang, Wei-Jen Wang, Deron Liang

“…Next, due to practical constraints aimed at maintaining high yield rates, collecting sufficient abnormal fabric samples for model training is costly and limited. Furthermore, circular knitting machines typically operate under varying illumination conditions, further complicating the task of accurate fabric defect detection. …”
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Interactive Effect of GA3, N and P Ameliorate Growth, Seed and Fibre Yield by Enhancing Photosynthetic Capacity and Carbonic Anhydrase Activity of Linseed: A Dual Purpose Crop by Mohammad N. Khan, Firoz Mohammad

“…The present work was carried out with an aim to find out whether exogenous application of gibberellic acid (GA3) with or without graded levels of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) could improve the performance of three linseed genotypes Parvati, Shekhar and Shubhra together with minimizing the costly fertilizer input and losses. Four combinations of N and P, viz., 0 mg N+0 mg P kg−1 soil (N0P0), N13.4P4.46, N26.8P8.94 and N40.2P13.4 were constituted. …”
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Hybrid Hospital-at-Home Program in Singapore: Ethnographic Study by Stephanie Ko, Daphne Cheong, Shi Yun Low, Shefaly Shorey

“…Financing models should also account for hidden costs to promote equitable access. Policy makers and clinicians should consider both operational needs, such as flexible coordination and digital integration, and societal factors such as varying levels of digital literacy and strong family caregiving norms when designing hybrid HaH programs, particularly in culturally diverse settings like Singapore.…”
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Normothermic <i>ex vivo</i> lung perfusion using a developed solution followed by orthotopic left lung transplantation (experimental study) by I. V. Pashkov, S. V. Gautier, V. K. Bogdanov, D. O. Oleshkevich, D. M. Bondarenko, N. P. Mozheiko, N. S. Bunenkov, N. V. Grudinin

“…However, widespread implementation of ex vivo perfusion is associated with high financial costs for consumables and perfusate.Objective: to test the developed solution on an ex vivo lung perfusion model, followed by orthotopic LT under experimental conditions.Materials and methods. …”
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Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system optimization of natural rubber latex modified concrete’s mechanical Properties by Efiok Etim Nyah, David Ogbonna Onwuka, Joan Ijeoma Arimanwa, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, G. Nakkeeran, Ulari Sylvia Onwuka, Chinenye Elizabeth Okere

“…Traditional laboratory testing for concrete properties is often time-consuming, costly, and prone to variability due to environmental and procedural inconsistencies. …”
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Design and practice of organizational structure for long-distance oil and gas pipeline enterprises under a two-tier management model by Kai WEI, Ming GONG, Yanghao TANG, Yu ZHANG

“…Furthermore, labor productivity has seen significant improvement, with information transmission times reduced by more than 50％, overall labor efficiency rising by 31％ compared to the period before the reform, total labor productivity increasing by 21％ year-on-year, and pipeline operation and maintenance costs per kilometer decreasing by 14％. Additionally, coordination capabilities in specialized areas were strengthened through the implementation of vertically integrated management, which supplemented and coordinated grassroots technical forces. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards yaws and yaws-like skin disease in Ghana. by Michael Marks, Cynthia Kwakye-Maclean, Rachel Doherty, Paul Adwere, Abdul Aziz Abdulai, Fredrick Duah, Sally-Ann Ohene, Oriol Mitja, Blanche Oguti, Anthony W Solomon, David C W Mabey, Yaw Adu-Sarkodie, Kingsley Asiedu, Mercy M Ackumey

“…Both direct and indirect costs of treatment were reported as key factors affecting where participants reported they would seek care.…”
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Analysis of the gypsum industry in Russia and methods of increasing the competitiveness of the organization on the example of JSC “Khabez Gypsum Plant” by A. G. Chekalov, O. V. Berezhnaya

“…The organization should offer innovative products to the market, as well as modernize the production process, which will reduce the amount of costs.…”
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