Multi-Objective Optimization of Off-Grid E-Bikes Charging Stations Powered by PhotoVoltaics by Fabio Corti, Gabriele Maria Lozito, Davide Astolfi, Salvatore Dello Iacono, Antony Vasile, Marco Pasetti, Alberto Reatti, Alessandra Flammini

“…Hence, the design of such systems needs to consider two conflicting objectives, which are the minimization of the costs and of the number of not served e-bikes. Based on such premise, this work contributes to the multi-objective optimization of off-grid charging stations for e-bikes. …”
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Stakeholders’ perspectives on a digital myopia screening program in children: a qualitative analysis by Casper van der Zee, Janneau L. J. Claessens, Petra T. Rausch-Koster, Saskia M. Imhof, Ruth M. A. van Nispen, Ruth M. A. van Nispen, Robert P. L. Wisse, Robert P. L. Wisse, Hilde P. A. van der Aa, Hilde P. A. van der Aa

“…The eye care professionals and policymakers were receptive to screening but also cautious, highlighting costs and scientific reliability. For better implementation, the policymakers underlined the relevance of the screening criteria, while the eye care professionals recommended targeting a specific population at risk that benefits most rather than screening the whole population.…”
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The Effects of Foot and Mouth Disease on the Profitability of Smallholder Dairy Farms: Evidence from East Java, Indonesia by Nanang Febrianto, Budi Hartono, Eko Nugroho, Anie Eka Kusumastuti, Priyo Sugeng Winarto, Puji Akhiroh, Trinil Susilawati, Aulia Puspita Anugra Yekti, Putri Utami, Nurul Nadia Ramli, Muhammad Helmi

“…This study analyses the financial impact of foot and mouth disease (FMD) on dairy farming, focusing on changes in revenue, costs, and profitability before and after the outbreak. …”
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High Amount of Physical Activity on Work Days Is Associated with More Intense Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Nurses: Seven-Day Observational Study by Sarah Luna, David Douphrate, Byeong Yeob Choi, Bertha Flores, Rupal Patel, Lisa Pompeii

“…<b>Background:</b> Musculoskeletal problems contribute to nurse attrition, which compromises patient safety and costs healthcare organizations millions of dollars. …”
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Effect of acid modification of natural zeolites on the adsorption of some pharmacopollutants by L. G. Eprikashvili, G. P. Tsintskaladze, T. N. Kordzakhia, M. G. Zautashvili, N. V. Pirtskhalava, M. A. Dzagania, T. M. Sharashenidze

“…This method will solve the problem of entering the environment of drugs with lower costs…”
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Evaluation of specialist cancer services for teenagers and young adults in England: interpreting BRIGHTLIGHT study results through the lens of young people with cancer by Rachel M. Taylor, Ben Connors, Alice Forster, Laura Haddad, Luke Hughes, Maria Lawal, Anika Petrella, Lorna A. Fern, on behalf of the BRIGHTLIGHT Study Group and the Young Advisory Panel (YAP)

“…They explained the higher healthcare costs in those receiving care in more than one hospital, could be due to duplication of tests/scans. …”
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Theoretical basis for development of indicators for improving training and retraining of specialists and passenger road transport personnel by S. E. Bebinov, L. S. Trofimova

“…The studied indicators should take into account the amount of labor costs of all types of workers ensuring the operation of rolling stock. …”
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FINANCING OF INSTITUTIONS OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT ON THE CONDITIONS OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP by Nataliia O. Riazanova

“…The general approach in the distribution of profits between the partners is that it should be carried out in accordance with the percentage of investment costs of the parties to the contract under the PPP. …”
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Critical role of carbon nanofibers in boosting C-S-H density and fracture toughness in fine recycled aggregate concrete by Nathanial Buettner, Gass Iyacu, Giovanni Dal Poggetto, Ange-Therese Akono

“…These results are important for designing nanomodified RAC with enhanced durability, mechanical properties, lower maintenance, and lower costs. Therefore, the use of CNFs in RAC improves mechanical properties while potentially reducing CO2 emissions by 31% and lowering lifecycle costs by 2%, making it a more durable and sustainable alternative to traditional concrete.…”
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ECONOMIC DILLEMMAS OF SMART GRID DEVELOPMENT: ILLUSIONS, REALITIES AND PROSPECTS by I. V. Danilin

“…It is shown that, despite the presence of positive economic results, the optimization effects of Smart Grids are partly overestimated, partly have temporary nature (due to natural limits for long-term costs savings and economy of investment resources, transfer of the resulting benefits to consumers and other reasons). …”
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Is Ppp the New Firepower For Islamic Finance That Will Accelerate Progress Towards (SDGS)? by Zaher F. Nsouli

“…In the paper, based on a comparative analysis of conventional bonds and Sukuk (Islamic bonds), it was concluded that conventional bonds represent the issuer’s pure debt, while the latter offers multiple benefits: lower costs of funds due to higher rating via credit enhancement, access to the capital markets, diversification of funding sources, off-balance sheet financing (via securitization), improvement of financial ratios, and potential risk reduction.…”
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An Optimal Sizing Methodology for a Wind/PV Hybrid Energy Production System for Agricultural Irrigation in Skikda, Algeria by Nadhir Abderrahmane, Allaoua Brahmia, Adlen Kerboua, Ridha Kelaiaia

“…Utilizing gravity, this reservoir directly powers the irrigation system for the fruit trees, thereby reducing the costs and environmental impacts associated with conventional batteries. …”
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Epidemiology and Inpatient Outcomes of Invasive Aspergillosis in Patients with Liver Failure and Cirrhosis by Aditya Sharma, Bashar Mohamad, Ayman O. Soubani

“…USD 104,389.4; <i>p</i> < 0.001) and hospitalization costs (USD 108,030.6 vs. USD 24,272.1; <i>p</i> < 0.001) compared to the LFC without aspergillosis group. …”
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Analyzing the Process of Formation and Retaining of Straightness of Flax Stem Strips during Flax Harvesting by Alexandr N. Zintsov, Mixail M. Kovalev, Gennady A. Perov

“…The impact of the new spreading device on retaining the straightness of flax stem strips is positive that will ensure an increase in the productivity of flax pick-ups, a proportional reduction in operating costs per unit of operation and reduce the production costs.…”
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Sustainable Optimization of the Injection Molding Process Using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) by Yung-Tsan Jou, Hsueh-Lin Chang, Riana Magdalena Silitonga

“…For SMEs, this framework offers a practical pathway to achieve both economic and environmental sustainability, reducing reliance on resource-intensive CAE tools while cutting production costs by an estimated 22% through waste and energy savings. …”
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Prospecting movements during the transit phase of immature eagles are driven by age, sex and season by Tom Chaubet, Christian Itty, Arzhela Hemery, Olivier Duriez, Aurélien Besnard

“…Studies have revealed a wide inter-individual variability in prospecting behaviours which may result from complex interactions between external and internal factors affecting the costs and benefits of prospecting. Age, sex, and season are expected to strongly influence prospecting behaviours, yet their effects are far from established. …”
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Regional Specifics of Using Community Bins in Waste Management: a Case Study of Rural Communities in Poltava Region (Ukraine) by Viktor Bredun, Rakesh Choudhary, Ajay Kumar

“…The study filled a gap in organizational approaches to the development of solid waste management systems in rural areas and communities of the Poltava region, which increases the efficiency of waste collection from the population and reduces capital costs for organizing the process.…”
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Vision Transformer-Based Unhealthy Tree Crown Detection in Mixed Northeastern US Forests and Evaluation of Annotation Uncertainty by Durga Joshi, Chandi Witharana

“…However, high-quality large-scale datasets are costly to acquire. To address this challenge, we explored the potential of freely available National Agricultural Imagery Program (NAIP) imagery. …”
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Artificial intelligence, task complexity and uncertainty: analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of using algorithms in public service delivery under public administration theo... by Stany Nzobonimpa

“…Purpose – This article revisits some theories and concepts of public administration, including those related to public value, transaction costs and social equity, to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in public service delivery. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment with Carbon Footprint Analysis in Glulam Buildings: A Review by Ruijing Liu, Lihong Yao, Yingchun Gong, Zhen Wang

“…Additionally, the circular economy and social benefits of glulam buildings, such as reduced construction costs, value recovery, and job creation, are highlighted. …”
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