Joint optimization of maintenance and demand response investments in distribution networks using a hybrid GA-SQP approach by Roshan Alirezaei, Reza Dashti, Mojtaba Mirhosseini

“…The model is applied to the IEEE 33-bus distribution system, demonstrating that joint optimization significantly reduces imposed costs compared to maintenance-only or DR-only strategies. …”
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Economic and disease burden of dengue in Southeast Asia. by Donald S Shepard, Eduardo A Undurraga, Yara A Halasa

“…We excluded costs such as prevention and vector control, and long-term sequelae of dengue. …”
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A comparison of socioeconomic dynamics and market performance in lobster and giant freshwater prawn value chains in Sri Lanka by Ruwini Basnayake, Achini De Silva

“…Market performance was assessed through costs, margins, price spread, and marketing efficiency, with differentiation strategies proposed for sectoral growth. …”
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Artificial neural networks in predicting impaired bone metabolism in diabetes mellitus by S. S. Safarova

“…Growing incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM), given significant socioeconomic consequences that low-trauma fractures entail, determines a need to improve diagnostic standards and minimize the risk of medical errors, which will reduce costs and contribute to better treatment outcomes in this category of patients.Aim. …”
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Assessment of the required performance and the development of corresponding program decision rules for neglected tropical diseases diagnostic tests: Monitoring and evaluation of so... by Bruno Levecke, Luc E Coffeng, Christopher Hanna, Rachel L Pullan, Katherine M Gass

“…In other words, the additional costs per diagnostic tests with improved diagnostic performance may be compensated by lower operational costs in the field. …”
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HIPR: Hardware IP Protection through Low-Overhead Fine-Grain Redaction by Aritra Dasgupta, Sudipta Paria, Swarup Bhunia

“…However, existing redaction techniques provide this security at high overhead costs, making them unsuitable for real-world implementation. …”
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Portfolio of learning in clinical training by Louis S. Jenkins

“…While the initial design and development costs are significant, operational costs become affordable when shared across all training programmes. …”
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Resource-Efficient Design and Implementation of Real-Time Parking Monitoring System with Edge Device by Jungyoon Kim, Incheol Jeong, Jungil Jung, Jinsoo Cho

“…Parking management systems play a crucial role in addressing parking shortages and operational challenges; however, high initial costs and infrastructure requirements often hinder their implementation. …”
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3D-printed motorcycle seats: Replicating polymer foam performance for rapid prototyping and rider comfort by Andrea Montalti, Patrich Ferretti, Fiammetta Spano, Alfredo Liverani

“…The development of prototypes prior to the market launch of final products requires adapting production components to reduce costs and increase flexibility for potential modifications. …”
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La confiabilidad integral del activo. // The reliability of a physical asset. by L. F. Sexto Cabrera

“…Finally, is discusses on the reliability costs.</p><p><br />Key words; Reliability, failure, failure mode, chronic defects, human reliability, reliability costs.…”
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Proactive Scheduling and Routing of MRP-Based Production with Constrained Resources by Jarosław Wikarek, Paweł Sitek

“…Experimental results demonstrate significant reductions in production costs (up to 25%) and lead times (more than 50%).…”
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Application of diabatic extractive distillation schemes with preliminary separation of azeotropic components for separation of acetone-toluene-<i>n</i>-butanol mixture by P. S. Klauzner, D. G. Rudakov, E. A. Anokhina, A. V. Timoshenko

“…It is shown that the use of diabatic schemes in the extractive distillation of a acetone-toluene-n-butanol mixture with dimethylformamide makes it possible to diminish the reduced energy costs by 8.9-43.5%. Meanwhile the maximum reduction in energy consumption is achieved in a scheme where upper vapor flows of two other columns are used to heat the azeotropic components separating column.…”
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Pengakuan Aset Tak Berwujud Dan Perbandingan Metode Garis Lurus Dengan Metode Saldo Menurun Dalam Menentukan Pajak Penghasilan by Puji Rahayu, Hariana Septian

“…Meanwhile, Income Tax with amortization costs uses the declining balance method of IDR 6,282,964,965. …”
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Nuevos modelos para la Caracterización, Detección y Diagnóstico de Fallas en Máquinas Eléctricas Rotativas by Jair Elías Araujo Vargas, Dilan Yesid Franklin Coronel, Victor Manuel Arias Ruiz

“…Their implementation in the industry can reduce maintenance costs, optimize motor operation, and prevent unexpected failures.…”
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How Can Enterprise Digital Transformation Facilitate Internationalization? by Gang Li, Chunlian Zhang, Ling Hu

“…Elevating digital proficiency and operational performance, while trimming transaction costs, allows businesses to more effectively broaden their international presence. …”
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Introducing Model for Determining the Center of Mass in Children aged 6 to 12 years old in Isfahan by Akbar Taherian, Masoumeh Shojaei, Afkham Daneshfar, Maryam Sharifdoust

“…Conclusion: It is recommended to use the obtained equations in order to estimate the center of mass of children's bodies, rather than using multiple and sometimes difficult, time-consuming and costly methods and calculations. Conclusion: It can be said that, in order to calculate the center of mass of child, instead of using multiple and sometimes difficult, time consuming and costly methods and calculations, the equations obtained in this study should be used.…”
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An Overview of the Pressurized Thermal Shock Issue in the Context of the NURESIM Project by M. Ilvonen, J. Macek, D. Lakehal, J.-M. Seynhaeve, R. Kyrki-Rajam&amp;#228;ki, A. Martin, I. Tiselj, M. Scheuerer, F. D&amp;#39;Auria, D. Mazzini, B. Smith, P. Coste, D. Lucas, D. Bestion, E. Bod&amp;#232;le

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SUBSTANTIATION AND EXPERIENCE OF THE VARICELLA VACCINE USAGE IN VOLGOGRAD by L. V. Kramar’, A. A. Аrova, E. A. Seikina, А. М. Аlyushin

“…The main markers of the severity of the disease course in children are estimated retrospectively. Also the economical costs of the indoor patients treatment and annual economical losses are assessed. …”
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Urban Forests in Florida: Trees Control Stormwater Runoff and Improve Water Quality by Jennifer Seitz, Francisco Escobedo

“…FOR-184, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jennifer Seitz and Francisco Escobedo, shows how individual trees and urban forest cover assist in maintaining our watershed health, improve water and soil quality, and lower maintenance and construction costs of water storage and treatment systems. Includes references. …”
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A SPECIALTY LITERATURE REVIEW OF THE PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS by DRAGOS-ALEXANDRU ANDRIOAIA, VASILE GHEORGHITA GAITAN

“… Within the industrial standard 4.0, predictive maintenance has an essential role in production activities, by increasing equipment uptime and decreasing maintenance costs. Predictive maintenance monitors assets through sensors for optimal planning of maintenance operations to keep assets functional. …”
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