Pengembangan Aplikasi Web Perancangan Agenda Perjalanan Wisata Menggunakan Metode User Experience Lifecycle by Ariq Cahya Wardhana, Nenny Anggraini, Nurul Faizah Rozy

“…The lack of complete itinerary information on tourist trips in Indonesia, such as information on how to get to destinations, transportation, and their costs, causes tourists to prefer going abroad. Also, the ease of preparation of the itinerary is very influential in the desire to travel destinations. …”
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High share of renewables in energy system planning through integration of wind energy by Yeganeh Aliabadi, Younes Noorollahi, Omid Asgari, Mehrab Rezazadeh, Rahim Moltames

“…Twenty-one factors were analyzed to minimize costs and environmental impacts while maximizing power output. …”
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Feasibility and Benefits of Off-Highway Mining Trucks Electrification for Different Mine Profiles by Marius Baranauskas, Jenni Pippuri-Makelainen, Pekka Rahkola, Mehrnaz Farzam Far, Mikko Pihlatie

“…We present a methodology for calculating fuel savings, productivity increase, and energy costs for different electrified powertrains of large mining trucks. …”
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LSTM-DQN-APF Path Planning Algorithm Empowered by Twins in Complex Scenarios by Ying Lu, Xiaodan Wang, Yang Yang, Man Ding, Shaochun Qu, Yanfang Fu

“…This approach effectively enhances the diversity and accuracy of training samples while significantly reducing the experimental costs of the algorithm. The results demonstrate that the LSTM-DQN-APF algorithm, combined with the digital twin platform, can significantly improve the issues of unreachable goals, local optimality, and real-time performance in UAV operations in complex environments. …”
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The Missing Link in Patient Recovery: Hospital Sleep Medicine by Ki-Hwan Ji, Dong-Kyu Kim, Eun-Hee Kim, Seockhoon Chung

“…Integrating sleep assessments and targeted interventions into hospital care promises to improve patient outcomes, accelerate recovery, and reduce healthcare costs. Efficient strategies include early identification and management of sleep disorders, using treatments such as continuous positive airway pressure for OSA, and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. …”
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To heat or to heal: the uneasy trade-off between energy and healthcare expenditure in Central Asia by Sevara Tokhtaeva, Obidjon Khakimov, Bahtiyor Eshchanov, Aziz Magrupov

“…It suggests that conditions in households that reduce fuel poverty can drive down public healthcare costs. The results indicate that the very low and low-income groups experience proportionally higher healthcare expenditure due to fuel poverty, underscoring the necessity for policy intervention.…”
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Externally bonded reinforcement side extended (EBRSE) technique to postpone debonding of FRP laminates in strengthened concrete elements by Mehdi Aghabagloo, Laura Carreras, Cristina Barris, Alba Codina, Marta Baena

“…This study introduces and evaluates a new strengthening technique designed to enhance the conventional EBR approach while requiring minimal alterations to surface preparation, saving both time and costs. The proposed technique, presented as Externally Bonded Reinforcement Side Extended (EBRSE), involves applying resin to both lateral sides of the precured laminate parallel to the loading direction. …”
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Improving learning and confidence through small group, structured otoscopy teaching: a prospective interventional study by Peng You, Saad Chahine, Murad Husein

“…Abstract Background Otologic diseases are common and associated with significant health care costs. While accurate diagnosis relies on physical exam, existing studies have highlighted a lack of comfort among trainees with regards to otoscopy. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimal Power Flow of Integrated Transmission and Distribution Network Considering Node Carbon Emission Intensity by ZHANG Xianglong, YUAN Zhaoxiang, DONG Shufeng, LIU Ying, XIAO Zhihong, TIAN Yuzhou

“…The introduced node carbon emission intensity and multi-objective optimization model can significantly reduce the system carbon emissions within an acceptable range of power generation costs. [Conclusions] The proposed distributed transmission and distribution collaborative optimal power flow model not only ensures the information security and calculation accuracy of the transmission and distribution networks， but also improves the convergence of the optimal power flow calculation. …”
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Telecommunication operator’s transition to the omnichannel architecture by Леонід Смідович, Юрій Кулик, Мирослав Момот

“…Such a transformation will ensure improving of customer experience, increasing customer satisfaction and customer loyalty, allow CSPs to increase competitiveness by reduce operating costs, improving operational efficiency, and overall business performance. …”
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Social robot PIO intervention for improving cognitive function and depression in older adults with mild to moderate dementia in day care centers: A randomized controlled trial. by Jun-Seo Lim, Hye-Kyung Oh

“…The increases in the older population, the prevalence of dementia, and the resulting social costs are burdensome to individuals, families, and the nation. …”
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Farmers knowledge, attitude, and practices towards compliance with beef safety standard practices in Uganda by Patrick Okello, John Ilukor, John Ilukor, Kanifa Kamatara, Nelson Turyahabwe

“…In conclusion, while farmers exhibit foundational knowledge, positive attitudes, and a willingness to adopt BSSPs, various barriers including weak administrative capacity, inadequate legislation, deterrence failures, and the costs associated with adoption have hindered full compliance. …”
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A Comprehensive Review and Analysis of Blockchain-Based Security Solutions for Cloud Computing Ecosystems by Noor Ghazi M. Jameel, Zryan Najat Rashid, Abdulkadir Şengür

“…This approach will open up vast opportunities in various sectors like healthcare, business, supply chain, and industry due to its guaranteed data security, improved efficiency, and reduced costs.  Future research areas need further investigation, such as designing innovative consensus mechanisms to boost scalability and leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve security and privacy by incorporating blockchain technology into cloud environments. …”
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Characterizing Storm-Induced Coastal Flooding Using SAR Imagery and Deep Learning by Deanna Edwing, Lingsheng Meng, Suna Lv, Xiao-Hai Yan

“…Flooding is among the most common yet costly worldwide annual disasters. Previous studies have proven that synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is an effective tool for flooding observation due to its high-resolution and timely observations, and deep learning-based models can accurately extract water bodies from SAR imagery. …”
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Design Challenges in the Development of a Hydrogen-Fueled Micro Gas Turbine Unit for Energy Generation by Uma Nataraj Gottipati, Angelo Minotti, Vincenzo La Battaglia, Alessandro Giorgetti

“…Moreover, a variety of sources, including renewable energy, can produce hydrogen, making it a potentially more sustainable option for energy storage despite its main limitations in production and transportation costs. In this framework we are proposing an innovative energy generator that might merge the benefits of batteries and hydrogen. …”
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Effects of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application on Growth, Vegetation Indices, and Ammonia Volatilization in Korean Radish (<i>Raphanus sativus</i> L.) by TaeSeon Eom, TaeWan Kim, SungYung Yoo

“…Based on the specific environmental and soil conditions examined in this study, our results indicate that nitrogen input in radish cultivation in the Republic of Korea could be reduced without significant yield penalties, offering potential benefits in terms of reduced production costs and environmental impact. Nevertheless, to establish optimized fertilizer recommendations, further studies across diverse environmental conditions and cultivation practices, including planting timing, are essential.…”
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Different Oral Appliance Designs Demonstrate Different Rates of Efficacy for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review Article by Leonard A. Liptak, Edward Sall, Sung Kim, Erin Mosca, Shouresh Charkhandeh, John E. Remmers

“…Untreated, Obstructive Sleep Apnea is linked with elevated levels of mortality, decreased quality of life and increased economic costs. However, several large population studies demonstrate that the efficacy of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy, the most frequently prescribed treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, is compromised by frequent refusals and terminations. …”
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Kitchen garden, dietary diversity, and women’s health in rural eastern India: a mixed method study by Shrobana Hazra, Swayam Pragyan Parida, Prajna Paramita Giri, Binod Kumar Behera

“…Nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices such as kitchen garden have proven as sustainable methods for reducing undernutrition at affordable costs in different regions. This study aimed to see the relationship between kitchen garden and dietary diversity by using DDS (Dietary Diversity Score) scale in Odisha, India.ObjectivesTo assess the relationship between dietary diversity score (DDS) and backyard kitchen garden &amp; other socio-economic (SE) factors and to explore the enablers &amp; barriers associated with developing a kitchen garden (KG) in rural households of Odisha, India.MethodsThe study used simple random sampling to select 150 participants (WRA group: women of reproductive age) from the eligible household lists. …”
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A novel Hadamard matrix based hybrid compressive sensing technique for enhancing energy efficiency and network longevity by Balamurali S, Kathirvelu M, SatheeshKumar Palanisamy, Tagrid Abdullah N. Alshalali

“…The simulation results also reveal that the proposed strategy can reduce energy costs while ensuring reliable performance. Furthermore, the strategy can be easily implemented with existing hardware, making it a viable option for WSNs.…”
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Polymer waste and pollution in oral healthcare clinics: a systematic review by Anne Margrete Gussgard, Asbjørn Jokstad

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased reliance on single-use polymer items, causing supply chain disruptions and higher costs. This systematic review explores the extent of polymer waste and pollution generated in oral healthcare clinics. …”
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