Rolling Bearing Life Prediction Based on Improved Transformer Encoding Layer and Multi-Scale Convolution by Zhuopeng Luo, Zhihai Wang, Xiaoqin Liu, Yingming Yang

“…This approach offers a new solution for managing the fault risk of rotating machinery and reducing maintenance costs.…”
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SUSTAINABLE USE OF BOILER ASH TO PURIFY BIODIESEL AND WASTE FRYING OIL: A PROPOSAL OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY by Rhalid Akel, Fernanda S. Lira, Vinicius C. Luna, Matheus Z. Marques, Leonardo G. Vasconcelos, Marilza Castilho, Adriana P. C. Siqueira, Ailton J. Terezo, Adriano B. de Siqueira

“…Innovations in biodiesel purification pave the way for lower production costs and a more sustainable future. This study explores the remarkable potential of biodiesel boiler waste plants, both directly and in modified forms, for the purification process of soy methyl biodiesel (BMS). …”
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Method of load balancing for computer cluster of data processing center by N. Yu. Bratchenko, V. P. Mochalov, I. S. Palkanov

“…The developed method is able to provide a solution to the problem of efficient planning and distribution of tasks in a data center computing cluster in order to optimize the use of resources, speed up task execution time and reduce application processing costs.…”
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Multicriteria Methodology for the Efficient Programming of Agricultural Cultivation Activities in a Colombian Region by Dayhanna S. Vargas, Andrés C. Vélez, Christian J. Yépez, Juan J. Bravo, Juan C. Osorio

“…This takes into account topographic and climatic conditions, the ecosystem, soil type, implementation costs, among other factors specific to the case study.…”
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A Data-Driven Approach for Energy Consumption Modeling and Optimization of Welding Robot Systems by Minling Pan, Bingqi Jia, Lei Zhang, Haihong Pan, Lin Chen

“…Welding robots play a crucial role in manufacturing industries, where minimizing energy consumption (EC) is increasingly important for enhancing efficiency and reducing operational costs. This study presents a data-driven approach to model and optimize EC in welding robot systems, utilizing a dataset generated from real-world measurements of robot EC during various motions and integrated with trajectory data. …”
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Enhancing Financial Resilience: A Critical Analysis of FX Derivative Risk Disclosures and the Path Forward with the Delta-Transparency Framework by Zeng Wenqian

“…Empirical findings reveal that enhanced disclosures correlate with reduced bid-ask spreads (15%) and lower equity costs (9.2%), while superficial compliance exacerbates volatility. …”
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Complex 3D-Printed Heat Transfer Surfaces: An Assessment and Comparison of Tools for Implicit Geometry Modelling by Martin Zálešák, Lubomír Klimeš, Pavel Charvát, Michal Spilácek

“…In the design of heat exchangers (HXs), an obvious effort is to maximise the heat transfer efficiency and performance while keeping the dimensions and costs of HXs as low as possible. Extended surfaces are a common technique for heat transfer enhancement, leading to an enlarged surface for the interaction of heat transfer fluids. …”
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Lighting the path to growth: Exploring the impact of energy efficiency on firm productivity in Nigeria by Joshua Adeyemi Afolabi, Oluwatosin Ademola Adeniyi, Samuel Orekoya

“…Energy inefficiency remains a major constraint on firm productivity in Nigeria, particularly in the manufacturing and service sectors, where unreliable and costly electricity supply undermines competitiveness. …”
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Investigating the Lived Experience of Love in White Marriage by Fatemeh Akbarzadeh, seyedali hashemianfar

“…One of the youth current challenges is confronting with opposite sex and the quality of reducing the new life styles’ costs such as cohabitation in case of appearing and keeping love as a life-giving element in each marriage and stable equal force in the path of every relationship. …”
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THE USE OF CORRELATION ANALYSIS OF TWO-DIMENSION STOCHASTIC PROCESS FOR HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE WORKABILITY ESTIMATION by Y. M. Chinyuchin, A. S. Solov’ev

“…It is shown that the use of the developed calculated program complex allows to efficiently solve the problems of helicopter construction with high-rating maintenance worka- bility factors.It is shown that for efficient problem solving connected with Maintenance and Repair costs reduction while heli- copter engineering and assembling in design office it is appropriate to use correlated analysis for maintenance workability estimation with the use of CAD system. …”
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Tactics of Primary Emergency Radiation Diagnosis of Politrauma by Yu. G. Shapkin, P. A. Seliverstov, N. Yu. Stekolnikov

“…Using “whole-body” computed tomography significantly increases the dose and economic costs, but the benefits of it for the survival of patients with polytrauma can outweigh the radiation risk and economic losses. …”
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Reaching new frontiers in nanoelectronics through artificial intelligence by Santhosh Sivasubramani, Themis Prodromakis

“…Each pillar of this electronics supply chain underscores AI’s ability to accelerate processes, optimize performance, and reduce costs. Supported by case studies of AI-driven breakthroughs, this perspective provides a comprehensive review of current AI applications across the entire electronic supply chain, illustrating improvements in yield and sustainable manufacturing practices.…”
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Online Information Regarding Elective Lower Limb Lengthening for Stature Enhancement: Quality, Variability, and Trends by Francisco Gomez-Alvarado, Gabriel Santamaria, Devika A. Shenoy, Sanjeev Sabharwal

“…Most websites mentioned surgical complications (89%) and rehabilitation requirements (81%), but fewer reported costs (47%). From January 2016 to March 2024, search terms such as “limb lengthening,” “height lengthening,” and “taller surgery” increased by 2.59, 2.67, and 1.83-fold, respectively. …”
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The Analysis of the Possibility to Conduct Orbital Manoeuvres of Nanosatellites in the Context of the Maximisation of a Specific Operational Task by Magdalena Lewinska, Michal Kedzierski

“…For example, slight adjustments to the altitude of the orbit with the use of Hohmann transfer proved to be optimal in terms of fuel costs. On the other hand, changes in inclination, although they are definitely energy-consuming, may significantly improve the coverage of the defined area. …”
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Determinants of land tenure security among small-holder farmers in rural Kenya: An ordered probit analysis by Joseph Jabu Mbudzya, Eric Obedy Gido, George Owuor

“…Moreover, laws that protect marital property rights should be put in place and ease the land purchase procedure by reducing transaction costs and weeding out corruption.…”
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European AI Standards – Technical Standardisation and Implementation Challenges under the EU AI Act by Robert Kilian, Linda Jäck, Dominik Ebel

“…Key challenges identified comprise an insufficient effective implementation period of likely less than 6 months compared to at least 12 months actually required for around thirty (partially referenced) technical standards, an imbalance of participation and influence in standardisation committees, double regulation and technical implementation hurdles as well as significant annual costs for harmonised standards compliance. Technical standards are currently reshaping global AI competition and will have a massive influence on the AI landscape as market entry barriers, particularly on start-ups. …”
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Implementation of Fair Trade in Rice Trading Through the Circular Economy Concept to Realize Environmental Welfare and Sustainability by Ferdinan Moratama

“…To reduce rice production costs, the use of chemical pesticides is an option because of its more affordable price and quick results. …”
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The Role of Collaborations in Successful R&D Projects by Sema Nur Altuğ, Oya Ekici

“…R&D projects with limited funds, probably have concerns about the extra costs, but as odds ratios increase against expectations, we can conclude that these projects may also benefit from collaboration.…”
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Harmonizing Traditional Journalistic Values With Emerging AI Technologies: A Systematic Review of Journalists’ Perception by Sangyon Oh, Jaemin Jung

“…However, it raises concerns about costs and job security. Attitudes toward AI are polarized, with optimism about efficiency gains and skepticism due to potential impacts on employment and ethical standards. …”
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Residents’ perceptions of tourism activity in a rural North-Eastern Portuguese community: a cluster analysis by Lopes Hélder Da Silva, Remoaldo Paula, Ribeiro Vítor

“…The recognition of the role of tourism planners in seeking to contribute to local residents’ well-being by mitigating the potential costs of tourism development has been given more attention in the last decades. …”
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