Vibration control and noise attenuation strategies via acoustic metamaterial in railway transportation: a state-of-the-art review by Cong Wang, Guifeng Wang, Zhenyu Chen, C. W. Lim, Weiqiu Chen

“…Finally, future research directions are proposed, emphasizing the need to overcome challenges related to design complexity, computational costs, and practical implementation. By providing a comprehensive perspective on AMM-based railway noise and vibration management, this review highlights their transformative potential in advancing railway engineering.…”
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Prediction Capability of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in Badland Susceptibility Mapping: The Foglia River Basin (Italy) Case of Study by Margherita Bianchini, Stefano Morelli, Mirko Francioni, Roberta Bonì

“…Traditional field-based mapping of these features can be both time-consuming and costly, particularly over larger basins. This research proposes a novel methodology for assessing badland susceptibility through a multi-criteria decision-making framework known as the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). …”
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Use of extruded lupin in feeding young quails by Kasanova Nadiya, Gainullina Munira, Prosvirnikov Dmitry, Tuntsev Denis, Golovkova Ekaterina

“…As a result of the experiment it was found that inclusion of extruded white lupine seeds in the diet promoted a reliable increase in body weight of quails by 2.6% (p≥0.05), while feed costs per unit of gain decreased by 3.4%. In the blood of quails, haemoglobin level and haematocrit increased by 9.8 and 21.8% (p≥0.05), indicating oxygen saturation of blood cells. …”
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Enhancing circular economy project outcomes via molecular fuzzy-based decision support system by Gang Kou, Serhat Yüksel, Hasan Dinçer, Serkan Eti, Gabriela Oana Olaru, Ümit Hacıoğlu

“…Otherwise, companies can make wrong investment decisions that lead to high operational costs. However, the number of studies in which priority analysis is carried out for these factors is not sufficient. …”
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Targeted drug monitoring in oncology for personalized treatment with use of next generation analytics by Wei Li, Chaoling Wen, Bin Ye, Pranjal Gujarathi, Meghraj Suryawanshi, Kuldeep Vinchurkar, Imtiyaz Bagban, Sudarshan Singh, Opeyemi Joshua Olatunji

“…Conventional oncology strategies face challenges like non-specific toxicity, drug resistance, incomplete tumor eradication, high costs, and significant side effects that impact quality of life. …”
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Milk and Whole Blood Surveillance Following Lethal and Sublethal Lead Intoxication in a Michigan Dairy Herd by Rachel Sheffler, Sarah Rebolloso, Isaiah Scott, John P. Buchweitz, Birgit Puschner

“…In cattle, lead poisoning is associated with economic losses due to mortality and treatment costs and poses a health risk to consumers. A dairy herd was exposed to lead through feed that was contaminated with a 12-volt battery from a mixer wagon. …”
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A sustainable approach tackling WEEE management using ontology-based DSS by Ahmed Tarek Ismail Mohamed, Francesco Laviano, Francesco Laviano, Debora Fino, Francesca Rubertelli, Claudio Toscano

“…Performing such a task manually would be exasperating and costly while requiring extensive resources that might not be met with a justifiable economic gain; thus, the use of the advancement in computational sustainability to draw a complete framework and aid in an informed decision-making process is crucial. …”
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Federated learning and GWO-enabled consumer-centric healthcare internet of things for pancreatic tumour by Nuha Alruwais, Ghada Moh. Samir Elhessewi, Muhammad Kashif Saeed, Menwa Alshammeri, Othman Alrusaini, Abdulwhab Alkharashi, Samah Al Zanin, Yahia Said

“…The proposed model was more network efficient, performed better in data imbalance scenarios, and led to lower communication costs than the currently available federated average model. …”
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Studies comparing the effectiveness of models for drying bitter gourd slices by Dinh Anh Tuan Tran, Tuan Nguyen Van, Thi Khanh Phuong Ho

“…Drying is an essential food preservation method, improving product shelf life and quality while reducing transportation and storage costs. This study evaluated the drying kinetics of bitter gourd slices under halogen drying conditions using both traditional empirical models (Page, Midilli, Logarithmic, Peleg, and Two-Term) and the machine learning-based random forest (RF) model. …”
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Background noise in acoustic-based non-intrusive condition monitoring of steam traps by Vitaliy Sechenyh, Sean Swift, Piyush Lakhani, Julien Porré

“…Benefits of condition monitoring include reduction of downtime and repair costs, maintenance schedules optimisation, and potential reduction of safety risks. …”
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The value of weather forecasts for optimally placed wind and solar electricity generators by Michael Lehning, Michael Lehning, Jérôme Dujardin, Albin Cintas

“…The incorporation of weather forecasts results in a 36% reduction in electricity import costs and contributes to a more stable and less volatile grid operation, with reduced energy transfers even at the regional level.…”
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Mapping in the Future: Advancing HD Maps Creation with Semi-Automated Feature Extraction by Y.-F. Chang, K.-W. Chiang, M.-L. Tsai, P.-L. Lee, C.-H. Chu, C.-Y. Hsieh, H.-R. Chen

“…These findings highlight the tool's potential to significantly reduce production costs while maintaining accuracy, thereby facilitating wider adoption of HD Maps in autonomous driving applications.…”
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Risk Factors for Skin Injuries in Hospitalized Children: a Retrospective Study by Biagio Nicolosi, Eustachio Parente, Irene Fontani, Sabina Idrizaj, Daiana Stringi, Claudia Bamonte, Yari Longobucco, Emanuele Buccione, Marina Maffeo, Valentina Granai, Mirco Gregorini, Daniele Ciofi

“…Skin injuries in hospitalized pediatric patients can slow recovery, increase infection risk, pain, stress, length of stay, and healthcare costs, while reducing family quality of life. The prevalence and incidence of these injuries vary by environment, comorbidities, and specific pathologies. …”
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Robust Drone Video Analysis for Occluded Urban Traffic Monitoring Based on Deep Learning by Carlos Gellida-Coutino, Reyes Rios-Cabrera, Alan Maldonado-Ramirez, Anand Sanchez-Orta

“…., PTV-Vissim), supporting data-driven UTM decisions while minimizing costly real-world experimentation.…”
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Stakeholders’ viewpoints analysis on mobility as a service using the MAMCA and the fuzzy AHP method by Willy Kriswardhana, Domokos Esztergár-Kiss

“…The results show that the users expect lower travel costs when using MaaS. Common important objectives and criteria are found for public transport and private operators, especially in terms of supporting multimodal trips. …”
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Quantitative CT Assessment of Pulmonary Fibrosis Severity in Patients with Connective Tissue Disease-associated Interstitial Lung Disease by Ke WANG, Zitao HU, Lulu CUI, Shengya GUO, Xiaoqi HUANG

“…Conclusion: This approach enables a noninvasive and objective assessment of CTD-ILD severity, thereby providing a clinically valuable alternative for patients with limitations in pulmonary function testing, reducing diagnostic and therapeutic costs, and demonstrating a strong potential for widespread implementation in primary healthcare settings.…”
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A Review on Current Technologies and Future Direction of Water Leakage Detection in Water Distribution Network by Mohammed Rezwanul Islam, Sami Azam, Bharanidharan Shanmugam, Deepika Mathur

“…Water leakage in the supply system is a silent problem that costs billions of dollars yearly. As these supply pipes are mostly underground, this leakage remains undetected for a long time. …”
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Assessing the Current State of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Mexico by Lizbeth Salgado-Conrado, Carlos Álvarez-Macías, Alma Esmeralda-Gómez, Raúl Tadeo-Rosas

“…Despite this progress, rural areas remain underserved, and challenges such as high installation costs, lack of incentives, inconsistent policies, and technological integration issues hinder further growth. …”
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PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF SOLAR WATER HEATER FOR THE OPTIMAL TILT ANGLE AT DIFFERENT FLOW RATES BY USING FLAT PLATE COLLECTOR by Markndeyulu Vuggirala, N. Alagappan, CH V K N S N Moorthy, N.V. Narasimrao Rao

“…Its features are well-known, and when weighed against other collector varieties, it is the simplest and least costly to build, install, and operate. Furthermore, it can employ sun radiation in both diffuse and direct beam forms. …”
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Exploring the role of traditional medicinal plants in cancer therapy: present efficacy and future directions by Adfar Reyaz, Syed Sanober Qadri, Darakhshan Javaid, Shahid Yousuf Ganie, Mohd Salim Reshi

“…Introduction: Despite the advancements in modern medicine, phytotherapy remains popular due to their cultural significance, effectiveness, and lower costs. This review focuses on the potential of medicinal plants and plant metabolites in treating cancer, examining their mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses. …”
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