Replication of Leaf Surface Structures on Flat Phosphor-Converted LEDs for Enhanced Angular Color Uniformity by Bing-Mau Chen, Chiu-Hsiang Chen, Shang-Ping Ying, Yu-Kang Chang

“…Furthermore, the availability of diverse wrinkle and surface patterns from a wide range of natural prototypes could reduce design costs compared with traditional mold fabrication, making the method suitable for application in mass production.…”
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Efficient and Explainable Bearing Condition Monitoring with Decision Tree-Based Feature Learning by Trong-Du Nguyen, Thanh-Hai Nguyen, Danh-Thanh-Binh Do, Thai-Hung Pham, Jin-Wei Liang, Phong-Dien Nguyen

“…Bearings are critical components in rotating machinery, where early fault detection is essential to prevent unexpected failures and reduce maintenance costs. This study presents an efficient and interpretable framework for bearing condition monitoring by combining the Wavelet Packet Transform (WPT)-based feature extraction with a Decision Tree (DT) classifier. …”
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REDISEÑO DE LOS PROCESOS DEL ÁREA DE COMPRAS E INVENTARIOS DE LA EMPRESA CONOS DEL SUR A TRAVÉS DE LA APLICACIÓN DEL BPM by DIANA CAROLINA MARTÍNEZ MONTERO, ÉVER ÁNGEL FUENTES ROJAS

“…Finally, the proposed solutions are applied, with very positive results such as the reduction of up to 58% in some costs,in which work can continue to achieve better results.…”
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A Flexible Multi-Mechanism Market Model for Air Conditioning Users in Electricity Market: Design and Application by Chupeng Xiao, Zhuofan Tang, Suoyue Wang, Kui Wang, Rui Xiang, Xiaojing Li

“…This paper considers market operation objectives across four dimensions: demand fulfillment, operational costs, user participation, and user comfort. A flexible multi-mechanism market model for air conditioning users is proposed, enabling market operators to design adaptable mechanisms that meet various operational needs. …”
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A System Dynamics Model for Industrial Investment in the Housing Sector Considering Monetary and Non-Monetary Economic Variables by Neda Farkoush, Arash Hadizadeh, Sadegh Abedi

“…Furthermore, technological advancements play a critical role in reducing construction costs and accelerating project completion. The innovation of this study lies in the development of a dynamic model capable of simulating the long-term behavior of key variables and providing actionable solutions to reduce market volatility and improve sustainability in the housing sector. …”
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Leveraging Seawater Thermal Energy Storage and Heat Pumps for Coupling Electricity and Urban Heating: A Techno-Economic Analysis by Timur Abbiasov, Aldo Bischi, Manfredi Gangi, Andrea Baccioli, Paolo Santi, Carlo Ratti

“…Using Amsterdam as a case study, we develop a techno-economic model leveraging real-world data on electricity prices, heat demand, and system costs. Our findings show that large-scale TES using seawater as a storage medium significantly enhances district heating economics through energy arbitrage and operational flexibility. …”
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New approaches to formation of diagnosis-related groups for payment for radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy based on clinical guidelines with the use of standardized modules of heal... by Yu. A. Ledovskikh, E. V. Semakova, V. V. Omelyanovskiy, A. A. Kravtsov, E. A. Prokhorovich, M. V. Avxentyeva, I. A. Zheleznyakova, A. V. Petrovskiy

“…A wider range of DRG’s weight coefficients was calculated, which allows more differentiated reimbursement of the costs of medical care provided by medical organizations depending on the method and the regimen used.…”
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Realising the potential impact of artificial intelligence for rare diseases – A framework by Tudor Groza, Chun-Hung Chan, David A. Pearce, Gareth Baynam

“…The substantial healthcare burden and costs, such as the $1 trillion annual expense in the USA, highlight the urgent need for improved RD management. …”
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Exploring the nexus between exports’ economic complexity and institutional quality: insights from Italian provinces by Dario D’Ingiullo, Iacopo Odoardi, Davide Quaglione, Claudio Di Berardino

“…Better formal and informal institutions such as completeness of contracts, social cohesion, contract enforcement, by reducing transaction costs and uncertainty, and by favouring knowledge dissemination and security of investments, are source of comparative advantage in complex industries that lead to diversified and sophisticated production, fostering economic growth and innovation. …”
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Do Painted Nails Increase Bacterial Transmission in Healthcare Environments? A Literature Review by Katarzyna Brudniak, Karolina Garbino, Magdalena Czyczerska, Antoni Szuścik, Katarzyna Gadżała, Sabina Przygodzka, Maciej Mach, Maciej Rutkiewicz

“… Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) continue to be a significant global concern, leading to increased patient morbidity, prolonged hospitalizations, and elevated healthcare costs. Hand hygiene remains the most critical part of infection prevention, however the use of nail polish and artificial nails has raised questions regarding their possible contribution to bacterial transmission. …”
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Synergy enhancement in low-frequency sound absorption by a nanofibre coating for the microperforated panels by Jingze Liu, R. Hugh Gong, Enza Migliore

“…This study provides a new method to enhance the performance of MPP with negligible increase in thickness and costs.…”
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Functional characterization of hybrid porphyrincarbon dot nanostructures for optimized photocatalytic performance by Banta Evangelia, Kampouri Christina, Ladomenou Kalliopi, Kravari Kalliopi, Roussi Maria, Thysiadou Anna, Chalaris Michail

“…However, conventional remediation methods are often energy-intensive, costly, and prone to producing secondary pollutants. …”
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A fiber optic approach for cement placement and hydration assessment of deep geothermal boreholes by Johannes Hart, Berker Polat, Christopher Wollin, Martin Lipus, Felix Schölderle, Toni Ledig, Philippe Jousset, Thomas Reinsch, Charlotte M. Krawczyk

“…Furthermore, it can reduce costs and improve society’s acceptance of deep geothermal wells in urban areas.…”
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An exact implementation of the generalized Zhang-Zhu criterion for elasto-plastic finite element calculations by Lianjin Tao, Linkun Huang, Xu Zhao, Johan Clausen, Qi Zhang, Boyang Jiao, Hehua Zhu

“…Current research primarily focuses on modified smooth GZZ criteria or approximate solutions, which inevitably lead to increased computational costs or inaccuracies. In this paper, an accurate stress updating algorithm is proposed based on the original GZZ criterion. …”
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Closing the loop on water supply and sanitation: The dynamic links between population, ecosystems, and economic interactions by Jean M P De Paula, Francisco S Pinto, Amílcar Arantes, Rui C Marques

“…Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) services face challenges as high investment costs, contextual characteristics and constraints, and conflicting interests. …”
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A Comprehensive Talent Management Plan in Iranian Accounting and Auditing Using the Grounded Theory Approach by Naser Mastechaman, Heydar Mohammadzadeh Salteh, Aliakbar Nonahal Nahr, Sasan Mehrani

“…By developing theory on potential remedies, this paper proposes some clear outlooks for planning and benefiting from talent management to lower human resources costs and increase efficiency in accounting and auditing.…”
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Pilot Study on Delay Factors and Solutions Strategies in Government Buildings Projects in Kuwait: Stakeholders’ Perspectives Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) by Mubarak M. Aldammak, Noraini Binti Hamzah, Muhamad Azry Khoiry

“…Construction delays are a repeated problem in government buildings projects in Kuwait, always leading to increased costs and schedule slippage. This pilot study investigates key delay factors and corresponding solutions strategies by analyzing the responses from 60 construction professionals representing project management consultants (PMCs), contractors, and consultants. …”
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ICU Delirium in Cardiac Patients by Hina Faisal, Souha Farhat, Navneet K. Grewal, Faisal N. Masud

“…It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospitalizations, cognitive impairments, functional decline, and hospital costs. The incidence of delirium in cardiac patients varies based on the criteria used for the diagnosis, the population studied, and the type of surgery (cardiac or not cardiac). …”
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Multi-objective programming method for ship weather routing based on fusion of A* and NSGA-II by Yuankui LI, Jiyuan SUO, Dongye YU, Xinyu ZHANG, Fang YANG, Xuefeng YANG

“…ConclusionIn summary, the proposed method can be applied to optimize ship ocean routes under multiple constraint conditions and identify routes that meet the voyage objectives, thereby reducing operational costs, improving shipping efficiency and providing support for ship meteorological navigation and future intelligent ship navigation.…”
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Optimizing navigation and chemical application in precision agriculture with deep reinforcement learning and conditional action tree by Mahsa Khosravi, Zhanhong Jiang, Joshua R. Waite, Sarah E. Jones, Hernan Torres Pacin, Arti Singh, Baskar Ganapathysubramanian, Asheesh Kumar Singh, Soumik Sarkar

“…HAM-PPO consistently achieves higher yield recovery percentages and lower chemical costs across a range of infestation scenarios. The framework also exhibits robustness to observation noise and generalizability under diverse environmental conditions, adapting to varying infestation ranges and spatial distribution patterns.…”
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