THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE ORAL HEALTH STATUS - REVIEW by Alexandra Bolos, Antonela Maria Beldiman, Carina Balcos, Georgiana Macovei

“…According to the American Dental Hygiene Association, every one dollar spent on oral health prevention can save 8 to 50 USD in future dental costs. A multidisciplinary collaboration is necessary to help the addicted patient achieve a state of oral health that ensures an improvement in the quality of life. …”
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Comparative Study of Person Re-Identification Techniques Based on Deep Learning Models by Mossaab Idrissi Alami, Abderrahmane Ez-zahout, Fouzia Omary

“…Future research should focus on optimizing model efficiency, reducing computational costs, and extending evaluations to real-time scenarios.…”
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Transformation of Shipbuilding into Smart and Green: A Methodology Proposal by Zoran Kunkera, Nataša Tošanović, Neven Hadžić

“…., an increase in productivity by around 21% or a reduction in sales process costs by 38%. However, given its ongoing pilot phase, (further) analyses of improvements in (European) shipbuilding competitiveness and profitability that can be achieved through digital Lean management of projects’ realization process are implied.…”
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Methodological approaches to assessing the management system of a modern enterprise by M. Yu. Dikanov, I. S. Kuvaldina

“…Reduce the maintenance costs of the management unit. The economic feasibility of the proposed measures is proved using advanced modern methods that prove the effectiveness of the presented measures, which is reflected in the table of technical and economic indicators of the forecast period.…”
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Clinical Aspects of Phacovitrectomy Complications by D. V. Pronichkin, O. L. Fabrikantov, D. M. Misyurev

“…., optimized visualization of the posterior segment, decreased amount of total surgical procedures, faster visual rehabilitation, and reduced risks and costs associated with a second surgery. However, some complications may still occur. …”
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Stochastic Multi-objective Distribution Network Reconfiguration Considering Wind Turbines by Ehsan Azad Farsani, Mohsen Zare

“…The objectives of proposed DNR policy are minimization of active power losses, total electrical energy costs, and total emissions of the network. To solve the problem, an improved version of Honey Bee Mating Optimization (IHBMO) algorithm is implemented. …”
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Fault Detection and Classification for Photovoltaic Panel System Using Machine Learning Techniques by Ghalia Nassreddine, Amal El Arid, Mohamad Nassereddine, Obada Al Khatib

“…This performance is crucial in the solar energy context, as failing to detect faults can result in significant energy loss and increased maintenance costs.…”
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Substantiation of the methodology for adaptive formation of the mining work schedule taking into account the variable quality of ore raw materials and market dynamics by Y.I. Hryhoriev

“…The proposed approach allows us not only to ensure compliance of the scope of work with the limitations of the laws of development of the open-pit working area, but also to minimize the costs of opening in changing market conditions. The results of the study have scientific value for the further development of methods for dynamic design of open pit mining of mineral deposits. …”
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Semi-supervised action recognition using logit aligned consistency and adaptive negative learning by Fengyun Zuo, Yang Xu, Minggang Wang

“…Abstract With the development of the socialized video era, while semi-supervised action recognition can address the increasingly high costs of video annotation, it still faces significant challenges, particularly in the underexplored application of Vision Transformer. …”
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Design and Parameter Optimization of Fresh Chili Seed Extractor by Jing Bai, Xingye Chen, Weiquan Fang, Huimin Fang, Xinzhong Wang

“…The separation operation still relies on manual labor, with low efficiency and high costs. In this study, a fresh chili seed extractor for small-scale operations was designed, and the relevant parameters were optimized. …”
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On the Design of Junction Termination for 4H-SiC High-Voltage Devices by Zimo Yuan, Anders Hallen, Mietek Bakowski

“…In this work, we review the blocking performances, fabrication considerations and area efficiencies of several typical termination structures widely used for ultrahigh-voltage 4H-SiC devices, and aim to optimize the termination design of next generation devices, focusing on improved termination efficiency, simultaneous design of breakdown voltage and surface field without introducing extra fabrication complexity and costs. The relationship between area efficiency, surface electric field and breakdown voltage is first described, indicating that improving the uniformity of electric field at the SiC/oxide interface is essential to improve the area efficiency. …”
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Embracing E-learning in Zimbabwe’s Science Teacher Capacity Development Programmes: A Systematic Literature Review by Pinias Chikuvadze, Erwin Putera Permana, Claretah Makuvire, Samuel Mugijima

“…This creates the need to look at how e-learning can enhance accessibility, reduce costs, and improve science teacher capacity development outcomes. …”
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Empirical Analysis of the AfCFTA in the SADC Region: Evidence using the PPML Estimation Technique by Ngonidzashe Chiranga

“…Furthermore, poor institutional quality at the destination country was found to reduce bilateral trade negatively and significantly which eventually increased the overall trade costs. The study recommends AfCFTA members diversify their exports and add value to their agriculture products to adequately benefit from the agreement.…”
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Optimum Design of a Savonius VAWT for Implementation in Urban Places having Low to Medium Wind Velocities by Dutta Animesh, Singh Harshvardhan, Rai Gaurav Kumar, Bose Anirban

“…In urban settings where the installation of large turbines is impractical, VAWT can be readily employed, as they only necessitate low to moderate wind speeds. The operational costs are minimal, and the energy output is capable of meeting the demands of individual buildings or public lighting systems. …”
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Profitability Analysis of Tree Growing in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania by Leopold Pascal Lusambo, Suzana Samson Nyanda, David Gongwe Mhando

“…It strove to accomplish the following: (i) analyse costs and benefits associated with tree growing activities; (ii) determine profitability indices; and (iii) assess economic status of respondents in the study area. …”
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Smart mobility as sustainable mobility: Application to the agglomeration of Fez in Morocco by Mohammed Mouhcine MAAROUFI, Laila STOUR, Ali AGOUMI

“…Then, a sustainable mobility model is developed to prevent social and environmental costs from being higher than the services provided by the transport systems of this city. …”
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Implementación de alternativa de secado en el proceso de fabricación de aire medicinal comprimido en Norte de Santander by Cristian David Cardona Mora, Álvaro Eulalio Villamizar Villamizar

“…This research contemplated the possibility of reducing costs in the manufacturing process with the addition of a drying process, the purpose of which was to increase the effectiveness of the drying and purification filters, which are affecting the productivity of compressed medical air by quickly saturating. …”
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Landmarking for Improved Digital Product Creation by Emma Scott, Katherine Schildmeyer, Gerald Ruderman, Susan Ashdown, Carolyn McDonald, Simeon Gill

“…Virtual environments allow sampling without the costs associated with physical prototyping However, current practice often still requires physical prototyping. …”
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Optimization of Railway Equipment Maintenance Plan Based on Intelligent Patrol Inspection System by MA Yunlong

“…It is fully demonstrated that the intelligent patrol inspection system can improve efficiency and reduce costs of inspection and maintenance, offering significant potential for upgrading the ability of equipment inspection and maintenance.…”
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An Examination of Human Fast and Frugal Heuristic Decisions for Truckload Spot Pricing by Michael Haughton, Alireza Amini

“…<i>Background</i>: One of several logistics contexts in which pricing decisions are made involves truckload carriers using reverse auctions to bid for prices they want for their transportation services while operating under uncertainty about factors such as their (i) operations costs and (ii) rivals’ bids. This study’s main purpose is to explore humans’ use of fast and frugal heuristics (FFHs) to navigate those uncertainties. …”
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