Application of WDXRF and EDXRF Spectrometry for Chemical Characterization in Oil Sludge using the Fundamental Parameter Algorithm by Aline Leone Muguet Pinto, Marcos Antonio Scapin, Alexandre Luiz de Souza, Cláudia Monteiro Paixão, Marycel Elena Barboza Cotrim, Sabine Neusatz Guilhen

“…Given the continuous generation of this waste, the development of additional storage sites will be necessary, incurring substantial costs. Furthermore, the storage and transportation of oil sludge pose significant environmental contamination risks. …”
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Incidence and complications of orthopaedic screw protrusion by Rasi Mizori, Mueed Ijaz, Mohamed Hashem, Ruben Doyle, Yasser Al Omran, Omar Musbahi

“…Purpose: This scoping review examines the epidemiology and incidence of complications associated with incorrect screw length in orthopaedic trauma surgeries, aiming to underscore its impact on clinical outcomes and healthcare costs. Methods: Guided by Arksey and O'Malley’s framework and PRISMA guidelines, a thorough search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Google Scholar up to April 2024. …”
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Development of Autonomous Electric USV for Water Quality Detection by Chiung-Hsing Chen, Yi-Jie Shang, Yi-Chen Wu, Yu-Chen Lin

“…These features help to reduce operational and maintenance costs in the long term. The data produced using this method effectively reflect the current state of river water quality and indicate whether pollution is present. …”
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Can farmers increase their income by participating in e-commerce? Evidence from rural China by Mingyang Yin, Xinru Han, Yan Yan, Xiudong Wang

“…That is, their increase in household income would be larger than that of the corresponding high-income group, suggesting that farmers’ participation in e-commerce would reduce income disparities among farmers. (3) Mechanism analysis indicates that farmers’ participation in e-commerce operations promotes income growth primarily through three channels: enhancing information acquisition capacity, promoting social participation, and saving operating costs.DiscussionTherefore, this study recommends that the government refine policymaking to facilitate the integration of small-scale agricultural operators into emerging e-commerce models and establish a robust institutional support system. …”
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Integrating ecosystem service losses into life cycle assessment on the treatment of 40 categories of hazardous waste: A China case study by Xincong Liu, Mengdi Zhang, Wenyue Hou, Ran Fang, Li Zeng, Wei Xiao

“…Besides, the losses of the treatment of hazardous waste on ecosystem services are 77.12 yuan per ton, accounting for approximately 6.43% to 38.56% of the treatment costs. Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis demonstrate the robustness of the results. …”
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Selection of the kinematic scheme and determination of the main characteristics of the generator-drive unit from the axis of the wheelset of a three-element freight bogie by V. G. Kargin, S. N. Naumenko, V. V. Burov, I. N. Chuvashov, S. L. Samoshkin

“…Analysis of this method of transporting large-capacity refrigerated containers by rail showed that it has a number of shortcomings that complicate the transportation process and increase the costs of the carrier (or perishable freight owner).Reduction of costs for the transportation of LCRC can be achieved by equipping the fitting platforms with an autonomous power supply system with a generator-drive unit (GPU) from the axis of the wheel pair of the bogie. …”
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Burden of disease attributable to high body mass index in Belgium: a comparative risk assessment analysis by Stefanie Vandevijvere, Delphine De Smedt, Brecht Devleesschauwer, Robby De Pauw, Johan Van der Heyden, Sarah Nayani, Vanessa Gorasso, Wilma Johanna Nusselder, Henk Hilderink

“…The aim of the study is to estimate the burden attributable to high BMI in Belgium, in terms of years of life lost due to disability (YLD), years of life lost due to premature mortality (YLL) and disease costs, using comparative risk assessment. We followed the general framework established in the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors study. …”
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Applications and Consequences of Transparency in the Health Systems: A Systematic Scoping Review by Hossein Bouzarjomehri, Mohammadreza Maleki, Javad Sajjadi-Khasraghi, Yasaman Herandi

“…The studies identified various applications of transparency, such as quality and safety, pricing and costs, personal health records (PHR), prescriptions, payments, insurance, waiting times, staffing, and statistical data. …”
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Retrospective Analysis of Healthcare Resource Use, Treatment Patterns, and Treatment-related Events in Patients with Huntington’s Disease–associated Chorea Initiated on Tetrabenazi... by Victor W. Sung, Sanjay K. Gandhi, Victor Abler, Brian Davis, Debra E. Irwin, Karen E. Anderson, Ravi G. Iyer

“…During the 6-month post-index period after HD diagnosis, HD patients incurred higher all-cause healthcare costs (\$20 204) vs the 6-month pre-index period (\$6057), driven by higher hospitalization and pharmacy costs…”
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A Novel Ensemble Classifier Selection Method for Software Defect Prediction by Xin Dong, Jie Wang, Yan Liang

“…The presence of software defects significantly impacts the quality of software systems and increases development and maintenance costs. To improve system quality and reduce costs, it is necessary to predict software defects in the early stages of the software development lifecycle. …”
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Using artificial intelligence for enhancement of solar cell efficiency in the of Iraq by Ibtihal R. N. ALRubeei, Safa N. Idi, Ihab L. Hussein Alsammak, Haider Th. AlRikabi, Hussain A. Mutar, Abdul Hadi M. Alaidi

“…The research identifies locations best-suited for solar energy projects to boost operational effectiveness and decrease both costs and energy generation costs. Through this research, a framework emerges for solar energy project deployment strategy which contributes to sustainable development and helps Iraq advance its renewable energy framework. …”
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Estimating the Economic and Clinical Value of Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance to Three Gram-negative Pathogens in Japan by Tetsuya Matsumoto, Oliver Darlington, Ryan Miller, Jason Gordon, Phil McEwan, Takahisa Ohashi, Amer Taie, Akira Yuasa

“…The model used a 10-year time horizon with a willingness-to-pay threshold of ¥5 000 000 (US $46 827) and discounting was applied at a rate of 2% to costs and benefits. Clinical and economic outcomes were assessed as a function of varying AMR levels of three Gram-negative pathogens in Japan by up to 100% of the current level…”
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Energy Management of Industrial Energy Systems via Rolling Horizon and Hybrid Optimization: A Real-Plant Application in Germany by Loukas Kyriakidis, Rushit Kansara, Maria Isabel Roldán Serrano

“…Industrial energy systems are increasingly required to reduce operating costs and CO₂ emissions while integrating variable renewable energy sources. …”
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Problematic aspects of modern professional training of pharmacy masters by N. O. Tkachenko, B. Р. Hromovyk

“…At the same time, there were no significant savings in training costs, which arises from the scale of activities. …”
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Development of a CNN-based decision support system for lung disease diagnosis using chest radiographs by B. T. Magar, M. A. Rahman, P. K. Saha, M. Ahmad, M. A. Rashid, H. Higa

“…However, accurately interpreting CXRs remains challenging, as human diagnostic performance is influenced by individual expertise and other factors, often resulting in delays, high costs, and potential misinterpretations. To address these limitations, automated computer-based detection systems offer the potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy, reduce costs, and enable timely disease identification. …”
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Real-time information-based combined control method for bus delay by Baoyu Hu, Xinlei Song, Yangyang Fu

“…This model aims to minimize both passenger time costs and company operational costs. Factors such as intersections and traffic flow are also considered. …”
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An Investigation on the Evaluation and Improvement of Existing Features of Foot Exercise Apparatus Designed for Use in Evertor and Invertor Muscle Dysfunction by Osman Nuri Özyalvaç, Serap Yeşilkır Baydar, Ufuk Ateşoğlu

“…This situation confronts many children and their families with the difficulties and costs of the treatment process. The aim of this study is to produce and develop an apparatus for the treatment of this dysfunction with today's engineering approaches. …”
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Directions of Perfection of State Regulation of Industrial Development by N. M. Abdikeev, Yu. S. Bogachev, E. L. Moreva

“…Consistent application of the identified principles and tools in the study regarding other policies of industrial development entails further elaboration of the raised issues on accounting in the system of industrial development stimulation, changing the values of different factors of increasing competitiveness, lowering production costs that occur under the conditions of transition to the 6th technological mode, including the priorities for lower production costs, the causes of the deficit human capital and the conditions for its overcoming, modernization of methods of supporting industrial development, the relationship of internal and external factors of industrial development.…”
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Allelopathic potential and chemical profile of wheat, rice and barley against the herbicide-resistant weeds Portulaca oleracea L. and Lolium rigidum Gaud. by Eva González-García, Adela M. Sánchez-Moreiras, Yedra Vieites-Álvarez

“…Abstract Background Weeds cause low crop productivity and increasing costs, and therefore, different solutions, such as manual weeding or synthetic herbicides, have been suggested to solve this problem. …”
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Optimization and Scheduling of Comprehensive Energy Systems Considering AmmoniaRefrigeration and Ammonia Blending in Thermal Power Plants by CHU Zhuang, YUAN Jixin

“…[Objective] In the context of dual carbon，this study aims to construct a joint model of ammonia refrigeration and thermal power units to optimize operating equipment，reduce system costs and carbon emissions，and achieve comprehensive utilization of ammonia throughout the entire process of synthetic ammonia reaction. …”
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