Fertilizer Logistics in Brazil: Application of a Mixed-Integer Programming Mathematical Model for Optimal Mixer Locations by Fernando Pauli de Bastiani, Thiago Guilherme Péra, José Vicente Caixeta-Filho

“…We also observed that removing taxes on fertilizer importation can reduce logistics costs by approximately 11%, but it increases greenhouse gas emissions by 2.25% due to increased reliance on road transport. …”
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A Multi-Objective Optimization Approach for Integrated Allocation of Distributed Generation and Protection Devices in Distribution Systems by Katiani Pereira, Juan M. Home-Ortiz, Edgar M. C. Franco

“…The mathematical model presents three objective functions: investment costs for the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of CPDs and DGs, costs of energy not supplied, and active power losses, considering permanent and temporary faults, as well as load growth over the planning horizon. …”
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The physical therapy efficacy index and chart: a stimulus for value-based healthcare using real-world data by Henri Kiers, Richard A.W. Felius, Martijn W. Heijmans, Arie C. Verburg

“…Abstract Background Health care costs are rising rapidly in Western societies. Understanding the benefits and costs of care is crucial to maintaining or improving existing health care systems. …”
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Health-economic outcomes in hospital patients with medical-psychiatric comorbidity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Luc Jansen, Maarten van Schijndel, Jeroen van Waarde, Jan van Busschbach

“…Although this implies a certain relationship between healthcare utilization and costs, this relationship has never been systematically reviewed.…”
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Spatial Model for Determining the Optimum Placement of Logistics Centers in a Predefined Economic Area by Ramona Iulia Țarțavulea (Dieaconescu), Mihaela Gabriela Belu, Dorel Mihai Paraschiv, Ioan Popa

“…The output data of the model are the precise placement of one up to ten logistics centers, in terms of minimum operational costs for delivery from the optimum locations to consumer points. …”
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Directions of the Energy Transition in District Heating: Case Study of Poland by Marian Kampik, Krzysztof Konopka, Damian Gonscz, Wiesław Domański

“…Arguments “for” and “against” both transformation paths are provided. Analyses of the costs of transforming district heating systems along both trajectories are conducted. …”
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The Ambulatory and Home Care Record: A Methodological Framework for Economic Analyses in End-of-Life Care by Denise N. Guerriere, Peter C. Coyte

“…This paper addresses the methods used to measure end-of-life care costs. The existing empirical literature will be reviewed in order to assess care costs with areas neglected in this body of literature to be identified. …”
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LINEAR FILTRATION OF RANDOM SEQUENCES USING A LEAST SQUARE METHOD WITH REGULARIZATION by V. M. Artemiev, A. O. Naumov, L. L. Kokhan

“…At high problem dimension the Kalman filter becomes difficult to realize in real time due to the high computational costs. Alternatively, a technique of filter synthesis on the basis of the extended least square method with extended square discrepancy is given. …”
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La restauration, la conservation et la valorisation du patrimoine technique semi-mobilier by Philippe Tomsin

“…Semi-movable technical heritage refers to objects with volumes or masses which create problems and prohibitive costs when it is necessary to move them in a heritage context. …”
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The Simulation Utilization for the Bottleneck Identification by Petra Vegnerová

“…Increasing competition forces companies to reduce costs permanently. Both of these trends lead to the need to control material and information flows precisely. …”
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Effects of uncoordinated electrification on energy burdens for natural gas customers by Jaime Garibay-Rodriguez, Morgan R. Edwards, Ann F. Fink, Zeyneb Magavi

“…Without careful coordination, the costs of natural gas systems will be borne by a shrinking customer base, driving up bills for those left behind. …”
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Analysis of Energy Sustainability and Problems of Technological Process of Primary Aluminum Production by Yury Valeryevich Ilyushin, Egor Andreevich Boronko

“…Improving MHDS control is important because of the high costs and reduced efficiency caused by the instability of magnetic and current fields. …”
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Improving microgrid hosting capacity: A two-stage BONMIN solver-based framework for battery storage allocation and operational energy management strategy. by Ziad M Ali

“…Through this systematic analysis, the work demonstrates that both the quantity and type of BSS units significantly impact μG operating costs. The most efficient configuration emerged in Case 3, where three Na-NiCl₂ BSS units achieved a 32.35% reduction in operating costs. …”
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Internal audit role on information asymmetry and real earnings management by Jasman Jasman, Muhammad Nuryatno Amin

“…Earnings management through real activities manipulation which is also called real earnings management is proxied with three patterns: cash flow from operation (CFO), production costs, and discretionary expenses. The result shows that information asymmetry has a positif and significant effect toward real earnings management in the pattern of cash flow from operation and production costs. …”
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On the risk-adjusted pricing-methodology-based valuation of vanilla options and explanation of the volatility smile by Martin Jandačka, Daniel Ševčovič

“…We analyse a model for pricing derivative securities in the presence of both transaction costs as well as the risk from a volatile portfolio. …”
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Understanding the decision-making process in homeowner energy retrofits by Shima Ebrahimigharehbaghi

“…Behavioural aspects and transaction costs (TC) are among the most important factors influencing consumer decision-making processes. …”
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A Deep Reinforcement-Learning-Based Route Optimization Model for Multi-Compartment Cold Chain Distribution by Jingming Hu, Chong Wang

“…The required temperature control systems increase operational costs and environmental impacts compared to conventional logistics. …”
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Sales Mode Selection and Blockchain Adoption for Platform Supply Chain Under Risk Aversion by Yu Jing, Fengzhi Liu

“…Importantly, highly risk-averse manufacturers are inclined to absorb higher costs associated with blockchain adoption, while those with lower risk aversion only consider it when costs are minimal. …”
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Faktor-Faktor Penentu Nilai Perusahaan Pada Bank Umum Syariah di Indonesia Periode 2016-2020 by Gita Melliyani Anggreini, Ulfi Kartika Oktaviana

“…The results of the study partially show that Operational Costs on Operating Income, Company Size, and Company Growth have a significant effect on the company value of Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia. …”
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The Analysis of Braess’ Paradox and Robustness Based on Dynamic Traffic Assignment Models by Bai-Bai Fu, Chun-Xue Zhao, Shu-bin Li

“…In addition, the relationship of total costs with different traffic assignment models is discussed. …”
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