Problem driven innovation design strategies research for product manufacturing process by Qian Zhao, Haiyang Wang, Xin Guo, Qiongyuan Zhang, Hong Zeng, Xianglong Li, Kai Zhang

“…Abstract As a prerequisite and foundation for production and manufacturing, the design of product manufacturing process plays a crucial role in improving production efficiency, controlling resource consumption, shortening production cycles, and reducing processing costs. With the rapid development of advanced manufacturing technologies, product manufacturing process design is increasingly characterized by ambiguity, multi-solution possibilities, and cross-disciplinary integration, posing higher demands on enterprises’ capabilities in process design and innovation. …”
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The Effectiveness of maternal influenza vaccination in protecting neonates from respiratory infections by Fartun Mohamed, ZamZam Mohammed, Abdirasak Ali, Kizito Bello, Yahye Nageye

“…Strengthening global efforts to improve maternal vaccination coverage can substantially reduce the burden of neonatal respiratory infections, decrease healthcare costs, and enhance overall maternal and infant health outcomes. …”
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LCA and exergy-economic evaluation of a biogas-to-fuels system using CO2 hydrogenation and exhaust gas recycling by Hamed Ghiasirad, Farinaz Ebrahimian, Towhid Gholizadeh, Ali Mohammadi, Siamak Mirmasoumi, Rahim Khoshbakhti Saray, Anna Skorek-Osikowska

“…Economic analyses demonstrate lower levelized costs of natural gas and shorter payback periods for systems incorporating liquified natural gas and gas turbine cycles. …”
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An Optical Flow- and Machine Learning-Based Fall Recognition Model for Stair Accessing Service Robots by Jun Hua Ong, Abdullah Aamir Hayat, Mohan Rajesh Elara, Kristin Lee Wood

“…A machine-learning-based approach was chosen due to its compatibility with the given scenario and potential for further development, with optical flow chosen as the means of sensing. Due to the costs, complexity, and potential system damage of compiling training datasets physically, simulation was used to generate said dataset, and the approach was verified by evaluating the models produced using data from experiments with a physical setup. …”
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Cam Design and Pin Defect Detection of Cam Pin Insertion Machine in IGBT Packaging by Wenchao Tian, Pengchao Zhang, Mingfang Tian, Si Chen, Haoyue Ji, Bingxu Ma

“…Packaging equipment plays a crucial role in the semiconductor industry by enhancing product quality and reducing labor costs through automation. Research was conducted on IGBT module packaging equipment (an automatic pin insertion machine) during the pin assembly process of insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules to improve productivity and product quality. …”
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Risk Management in the Analysis of Failures of Protective Coatings in Municipal Sewage Treatment Plant Tanks by Janusz Banera, Marek Maj, Ahmad H. Musa

“…More thorough analysis should be given to repeated failures on the same object or “twin” objects within a short period, causing high renovation costs and long shutdowns. The causes of failures can be found not only as a result of insufficient knowledge but also in a limited analysis of the entire project from the assumption phase to completion. …”
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Study of Modifiable Risk Factors of Chronic Diseases (hypertension and diabetes type 2) in the Province of Berkane: Eastern Region of Morocco by Saliha MHARCHI, Abdellatif MAAMRI

“…Conclusion: In the long term, diabetics and hypertensives are at risk of developing several complications that are detrimental to their health status and costly to the health system.…”
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The Scalable Detection and Resolution of Data Clumps Using a Modular Pipeline with ChatGPT by Nils Baumgartner, Padma Iyenghar, Timo Schoemaker, Elke Pulvermüller

“…While the solution significantly enhances the refactoring workflow, facilitating the management of distributed clumps across multiple files, it also presents challenges such as occasional compiler errors and high computational costs. Feedback from developers underscores the usefulness of LLMs in software development but also highlights the essential role of human oversight to correct inaccuracies. …”
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Using Functional Blocks for Rolling Stock Troubleshooting: Sequential Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA) by Sara Scheffer, Alberto Martinetti, Roy Damgrave, Leo van Dongen

“…Maintenance and troubleshooting contribute to the overall economic efficiency of rolling stock throughout its lifecycle, yet these activities are resource-intensive and incur significant costs. In the era of Industry 4.0 implementation, the escalating complexity of rolling stock poses challenges in troubleshooting and maintenance decision-making. …”
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A Reflection on the Conservation of Waterlogged Wood: Do Original Artefacts Truly Belong in Public Museum Collections? by Miran Erič, David Stopar, Enej Guček Puhar, Lidija Korat Bensa, Nuša Saje, Aleš Jaklič, Franc Solina

“…Artefacts composed of organic materials—such as wood—are inherently susceptible to biological degradation and thus require extensive, long-term conservation employing costly methodologies. These procedures often raise environmental concerns and lead to irreversible alterations in the wood’s chemical composition, dimensional properties, and the intangible essence of the original artefact. …”
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DNA-Based Nanobiosensor for the Colorimetric Detection of Dengue Virus Serotype 2 Synthetic Target Oligonucleotide by Michael Sandino C. Flores, Evangelyn C. Alocilja, Divina M. Amalin, Mae Joanne B. Aguila, Marynold V. Purificacion, Florinia E. Merca, Ma. Carmina C. Manuel, Mark Pierre S. Dimamay, Ma. Anita M. Bautista, Lilia M. Fernando

“…Moreover, traditional clinical diagnoses of DENV infection are costly and time-consuming and require expertise. Hence, it is important to establish effective vector control and surveillance measures. …”
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A chitosan oligosaccharide hydrogel with customized drug release system capable to entrap both hydrophobic or hydrophilic molecule by Biva Ghosh, Debalina Bhattacharya, Mainak Mukhopadhyay

“…Since developing a unique chemical component is time-intensive and costly, building new delivery systems for existing drugs can significantly boost their effectiveness, security, compliance among patients. …”
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Good Practices in Sustainability Reporting. Evidence from the Romanian Banking Sector by Claudia Gabriela Baicu, Simona Moagăr-Poladian, Alina-Cerasela Aluculesei, Sorin-Nicolae Curcă

“…The results of the investigation reveal that, although green loans have a number of advantages, green finance in Romania faces obstacles, including those related to the additional reporting costs. The article contributes to a better understanding and awareness of the real limitations in sustainability reporting and supports the development of coherent measures to assist banking institutions in improving the way they communicate information to the public …”
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Assessment of Energy Use and Photovoltaic Energy Potential in Saudi Arabian Governmental Schools by Radwan A. Almasri, Ahmad Eid, A. F. Almarshoud, F. H. Almotairy

“…Adopting photovoltaic (PV) systems in government schools across Saudi Arabia presents an opportunity to reduce energy costs and contribute to the country’s RE goals. In this paper, the energy consumption and energy consumption indicators of 3 schools in Qassim region (the central region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) were determined. …”
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Modelling the Spatial Distribution of <i>Dosidicus gigas</i> in the Southeast Pacific Ocean at Multiple Temporal Scales Based on Deep Learning by Mingyang Xie, Bin Liu, Xinjun Chen, Wei Yu, Jintao Wang, Jiawen Xu

“…This can help reduce fuel costs and provide higher quality and faster decision-making. …”
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Cryoshocked Adipocytes Mediated Dual‐Modal Strategy Combining Photodynamic Therapy and Triptolide Palmitate for Pulmonary Metastatic Melanoma Treatment by Aixue Li, Fu Qi, Yuanye Zeng, Rongmei Liu, Huanhuan Cai, Mengyuan He, Dan Li, Yongwei Gu, Jiyong Liu

“…Current treatments including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy frequently exhibit limited efficacy or present high costs. To address these clinical needs, this study presents a biomimetic drug delivery system (Ce6‐pTP‐CsA) utilizing cryoshocked adipocytes (CsA) encapsulating the prodrug triptolide palmitate (pTP) and the photosensitizer Ce6, exploiting the characteristic of tumor cells to recruit and lipolyze adipocytes for energy. …”
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A comprehensive review on deep learning applications in advancing biodiesel feedstock selection and production processes by Olugbenga Akande, Jude A. Okolie, Richard Kimera, Chukwuma C. Ogbaga

“…Despite their potential, these feedstocks are hindered by high production costs. To address these challenges, innovative approaches in feedstock assessment are imperative for ensuring the long-term viability of biodiesel as an alternative fuel. …”
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Functionalized magnetite-biochar with live and dead bacteria for adsorption-biosorption of highly toxic metals: Cd, Hg, and Pb by Yudha Gusti Wibowo, Dedy Anwar, Hana Safitri, Indra Surya, Sudibyo Sudibyo, Ahmad Tawfiequrrahman Yuliansyah, Himawan Tri Bayu Murti Petrus

“…This research not only presents a viable alternative to existing wastewater treatment technologies but also aligns with sustainable practices by minimizing environmental impact and reducing treatment costs. The promising results suggest significant potential for the practical deployment of this technology in mitigating heavy metal pollution, urging further development towards commercialization and industrial use. …”
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Evaluation Model for Emergency Material Suppliers in Emergency Logistics Systems Based on Game Theory–TOPSIS Method by Lihao Lei, Songtao Yu, Yuxian Ke, Linhong Deng, Qian Kang

“…To identify suppliers with comprehensive capabilities, this study establishes an evaluation index system encompassing four key dimensions: emergency resilience, logistics costs, material quality, and supplier internal conditions. …”
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Design of a fully autonomous oil sampling collection robot system for substation oil-filled equipment by Shaotong Pei, Haichao Sun, Weiqi Wang, Bing Xiao, Hengjiang Zhu, Mianxiao Wu, Bo Lan

“…This paper proposes a fully autonomous oil sampling robot system for routine maintenance operations of oil-filled equipment within substations, aiming to enhance operational safety, sampling efficiency, and sample accuracy, while reducing manual operational costs. The system achieves full terrain adaptability in complex environments, oil path sealing, stable operation capabilities, and fully automatic docking with oil outlets through a tracked mobile chassis, sealed oil passageways, a gantry-style robotic arm, and Aruco marker positioning technology. …”
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