Shunt active power filter using model predictive control with stability guarantee by Jhon Pérez-Ramírez, Diego Montoya-Acevedo, Walter Gil-González, Oscar Danilo Montoya, Carlos Restrepo

“…This paper presents a model predictive control (MPC) strategy to solve an optimization problem based on system state and control variables, subject to constraints imposed by the control objective. The cost function exhibits convex characteristics, ensuring a unique control law. …”
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McLean OCD Institute for Children and Adolescents: Overview, Rationale, and Description of Symptomatology and Functional Impairment by Alyssa L. Faro, Rebecca A. Wolenski, Chun W. Lee, Perihan Esra Guvenek-Cokol, Daniel P. Dickstein, Maria G Fraire

“…Despite accumulating evidence supporting the treatment efficacy and cost-effectiveness of insurance-based intensive OCD treatment in residential settings, few data exist that characterize the population of adolescent patients utilizing this level of care. …”
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Low-Latency Neural Network for Efficient Hyperspectral Image Classification by Chunchao Li, Jun Li, Mingrui Peng, Behnood Rasti, Puhong Duan, Xuebin Tang, Xiaoguang Ma

“…However, theoretical floating-point operations alone are not enough to evaluate real-time quality, especially in scenarios where inference latency is highly influenced by memory access cost and hardware characteristics. To address these challenges, we create a low-latency-oriented network architecture for HSIC, which is adaptable to any dataset without requiring architectural adjustments. …”
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Performance evaluation, prediction analysis and optimization of experimental ORC using artificial neural networks (ANN) by Diki Ismail Permana, Federico Fagioli, Maurizio De Lucia, Dani Rusirawan, Istvan Farkas

“…Additionally, a multi-objective optimization approach is used to simultaneously maximize net output work and thermal efficiency, setting a benchmark for efficient, low-cost, and sustainable ORC system designs. The benefits of this research include advancing predictive modeling for ORC systems, improving resource efficiency, and providing insights into optimized ORC operations for real-world applications.…”
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Limited and inconclusive effects of computer-based neurocognitive training on PTSD, comorbid depression and executive functioning: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Patric Muschner, Lena Goldschmidt, Luisa Sophie Gröning, Gerd-Dieter Willmund, Martina Piefke

“…C-bnt is a potentially promising, cost-effective treatment that warrants exploration as an adjunctive therapy for PTSD.…”
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Accurate and affordable multi-cancer early detection and localization via plasma cfDNA multi-omic profiling by Pin Cui, Weihuang He, Mingji Feng, Hanming Lai

“…Therefore, methylation profile, a widely used epigenetic biomarker, can be obtained from a simple WGS assay for MCED in a cost-efficient manner. Interpretation: To further explore the potential of our method for MCED, we are recruiting more than 2000 plasma samples from a retrospective cohort covering 12 common cancers in China, including cancers in lung, liver, colon, gastric, pancreas, esophagus, breast, cervix, kidney, nasopharyngeal, bile duct, and gallbladder. …”
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Lean Six Sigma as a Management Tool Helps Standardize Antimicrobial Use in Hospital Settings by Wang Q, Han X, Zhang X, Guo L

“…Additionally, the utilization rate of antibacterial drugs has dropped from 43.61% to 40.16% (P < 0.0001), and the average cost of antibacterial drugs per inpatient significantly dropped from 1909.59 RMB (known as Renminbi, which is the legal currency of China) to 1675.20 RMB (P < 0.0001), resulting in substantial annual savings.Conclusion: The application of the LSS-DMAIC model effectively improved the rational use of antibacterial drugs in the hospital, demonstrating its potential as a valuable management tool in healthcare settings. …”
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A Sustainable Energy Management Evaluation and Decision-Making Framework of Hybrid Solar Geyser-Stove System in Domestic buildings by Muhammad Nauman Fazal, Abdullah Altamimi, Syed Ali Abbas Kazmi, Zafar A. Khan, Faisal Asfand

“…This study assesses hybrid solar geyser and stove systems across techno-economic and environmental dimensions by utilizing the Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) framework, focusing on energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and user comfort. …”
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Impact of Virtual Synchronous Generators on Frequency-Constrained Unit Commitment: A Neural Network-Assisted Framework for Assessing Rate of Change of Frequency by Ryosuke Shikuma, Yu Fujimoto, Dai Orihara, Hiroshi Kikusato, Hisao Taoka, Yasuhiro Hayashi

“…Results show that NN-UC reduces both total operating cost and committed SG capacity compared to the conventional UC, which uses the T-ROCOF constraint. …”
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Improved methodology to survey veterinary antibiotics in environmental samples using µSPEed microextraction followed by ultraperformance liquid chromatography by Joanna Antos, Laura García-Cansino, María Ángeles García, Dobrochna Ginter-Kramarczyk, María Luisa Marina, Joanna Zembrzuska, José S. Câmara, Jorge A. M. Pereira

“…The optimised μSPEed/UPLC-PDA efficiently analysed environmental water samples, requiring only 6 min extraction, 6 min analysis, and 500 μL sample, surpassing alternative methods in speed, workloads and reproducibility. The cost-effective, commercially available equipment facilitates accessibility for laboratories and adaptability for analysing selected antibiotics in diverse matrices, including food and environmental samples.…”
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Stabilising the Integrity of Snake Venom mRNA Stored under Tropical Field Conditions Expands Research Horizons. by Gareth Whiteley, Rhiannon A E Logan, Kam-Yin D Leung, Fiona J Newberry, Paul D Rowley, John P Dunbar, Simon C Wagstaff, Nicholas R Casewell, Robert A Harrison

“…We demonstrated that venom can be stored in TRIzol for 48 hours at 4-19°C, and 8 hours at 37°C, at minimal cost to RNA quality, and found that venom RNA encoded multiple toxin isoforms that seemed homologous (98-99% identity) to those found in the venom gland.…”
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Shared energy storage planning based on the adjustable potential of data center based on visual IOT platform by Lei Su, Wanli Feng, Haoyu Ma, Mingjiang Wei, RuoShi Gu, Ziya Chen, Junda Qin

“…Abstract To address the challenges of low utilization and poor economic efficiency associated with decentralized energy storage configurations in data centers, this study proposes a shared energy storage planning method for data center groups based on the adjustable potential of data center based on visual IOT platform, which leverages differences and complementarities in energy storage requirements under different scenarios to minimize investment costs while maximizing operational benefit. First, we establish a shared energy storage operation framework governed by a capacity allocation, cost-sharing mechanisms, and a Nash bargaining-based profit distribution model under different scenarios to ensure equitable benefits for alliance members. …”
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Perceptions of the Intensity of Heart Failure Medications among Hospitalized Older Adults: A Pilot Qualitative Study by Nuzha A. Amjad, Saeed Shoar, Catherine Bryant, Meghan Hunt, Min Ji Kwak

“…The most common themes were experiencing adverse drug effects (80%) and psychological distress (80%), followed by problems in logistics (70%), the burden from the number of medications (70%), impact from patient-doctor relations (70%), and burden from the cost (40%). Conclusions The results from this pilot study provide preliminary insight into the perceived challenges of HF medication utilization and the distinctive ways the treatment burden is experienced by patients. …”
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Green Hydrogen Role in Sustainable Energy Transformations: A Review by Sameer Algburi, Hassan Munther, Omer Al-Dulaimi, Hassan Falah Fakhruldeen, I.B. Sapaev, Karrar Fadhil Khalaf Al Seedi, Doaa H. Khalaf, Feryal Ibrahim Jabbar, Qusay Hassan, Ali Khudhair, Grace Nakimera

“…However, global investments and policy initiatives are driving cost reductions, with projections indicating a decline in production costs to below $2/kg by 2030. …”
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Probiotics against pathogenic bacteria and cancer by V. A. Belyavskaya, N. V. Cherdyntseva, N. V. Litviakov, A. A. Ponomaryova, E. V. Udut

“…Current anticancer drugs often have significant drawbacks, including negative impact on patients’ quality of life, development of drug resistance, and high cost. Conclusion. The effectiveness of probiotic therapies appears to be influenced by several factors, such as the specific bacterial or fungal strain used, the dosage administered, and the duration of treatment. …”
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A sustainable approach to helminth eggs concentrations removal in sewage sludge from biological wastewater treatment: A Brazilian case study by Guilherme Sgobbi Zagui, Lisandro Simão, Danielma Silva Maia, Brisa Maria Fregonesi, Karina Aparecida Abreu Tonani, Marília Vasconcellos Agnesini, Cristina Filomena Pereira Rosa Paschoalato, Susana Inés Segura-Muñoz

“…In this study, we evaluated helminth eggs in raw and treated sewage sludge after thermal drying in an agricultural greenhouse, from two wastewater treatment plants (namely WWTP-A and WWTP-B), in intention of verifying a low-cost treatment technology to obtain treated sewage sludge for agricultural purposes. …”
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YOLO-DAFS: A Composite-Enhanced Underwater Object Detection Algorithm by Shengfu Luo, Chao Dong, Guixin Dong, Rongmin Chen, Bing Zheng, Ming Xiang, Peng Zhang, Zhanwei Li

“…It remains lightweight, with 6.5 M parameters and a computational cost of 7.1 GFLOPs.…”
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Towards Real-Time Spatial Distance Monitoring of Power Transmission Lines Using LiDAR Point Clouds and Visual Imaging by Li Zhendong, Wang Feiran, Han Geng, Guo Xinyang, Shi Zhaoyang

“…Classic inspection approaches like ground surveys by manual methods and visual inspections by drones are time-consuming, costly, and susceptible to human error. OBJECTIVES: Current LiDAR-based approaches are limited in automation, with extensive post-processing based on manual intervention. …”
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Definition of the Main Features of Material Assemblies for Thermal Protective Clothing During External High-temperature Effect Modelling by Nataliia Ostapenko, Marina Kolosnichenko, Larysa Tretiakova, Tatyana Lutsker, Kalina Pashkevich, Alla Rubanka, Halyna Tokar

“…It was established that the assembly that includes heat-resistant material of the Nomex comfort N.307 220 top, Nomex Serie 100 heat-insulation lining and Nomex TER 135 lining provides the necessary level of protection, reliability and ergonomics, and meets cost requirements. …”
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A Ku-Band Foldable Reflectarray Based on a Maltese-Cross Microstrip Element by S. V. Polenga, R. O. Ryazantsev, A. D. Poligina, R. M. Krylov, E. A. Litinskaya, Yu. P. Salomatov

“…The use of multilayer elements significantly complicates the antenna design and increases its cost. The development of a single-layer element that allows more than 360° phase adjustment and a low phase curve slope is urgent.Aim. …”
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