A systematic review of case-series studies on the effectiveness of interventions to reduce polypharmacy and its adverse consequences in the elderly. by Maria Benedetta Michelazzo, Sonja Milovanovic, Stefania Boccia

“…Interventions aimed at reviewing patients’ therapy are effective in optimizing the use of drugs, and could be considered also  in improving quality of life, healthcare costs, services’ utilization, and health-related outcomes.…”
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THE CURRENT STATE OF THE TRANSNATIONALIZATION OF THE ECONOMY AND ASPECTS OF THE TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATION’S GROWTH by Anastasiia Shapoval

“…The expenses of corporations are necessary for the development and expansion of activities. Marketing costs, migration force, R & D costs, geographic diversification management make it possible to use the potential of companies more widely while simultaneously using different methods. …”
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Analytical Models for the Time Response of a Microstrip Line with Two Additional Symmetrical Conductors on Top under Different Boundary Conditions at Their Ends by A. Sekenova, Z. M. Kenzhegulova, I. Y. Sagiyeva, T. R. Gazizov

“…However, even for simple configurations, this approach is associated with high computational costs. Yet simple analytical time-response models are acceptable in some cases. …”
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A framework and implementation of the Customer-to-Manufacturer (C2M) paradigm by Yanglang Yuan, Jingke Wang, Guyue Zhou, Yiming Rong, Yongsheng Ma

“…Moreover, it aims to provide manufacturers with systematic approaches for producing customized products more efficiently, resulting in shorter delivery times, lower inventory costs, and higher customer satisfaction and loyalty. …”
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Optimization of delivery routes for takeout under time-varying road networks by Jiaci Wang, Liang Huang, Yuanqiao Wen, Yamin Huang, Man Zhu

“…Additionally, the research aims to provide practical recommendations and solutions to reduce delivery operation costs and improve customer satisfaction.…”
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Real-Time Electrical Energy Optimization in E-Commerce Systems Based on IoT and Mobile Agents by Mohamed Shili, Sajid Anwar

“…The evaluation of the system was completed through simulations, as well as through real-world scenarios, achieving a decrease of approximately 27.8% in total energy consumption and savings of over 30% on operational costs. Moreover, the proposed architecture achieved a reduction of up to 38.9% for response times for resource management, under load, while also demonstrating a 50% reduction in response time for real-time event handling. …”
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Enhancing Surgery Scheduling in Health Care Settings With Metaheuristic Optimization Models: Algorithm Validation Study by João Lopes, Tiago Guimarães, Júlio Duarte, Manuel Santos

“…ConclusionsIntegrating these solutions into the surgical scheduling process increases efficiency and reduces costs. The practical implications are significant. …”
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Adoption of machine learning in streamlining maintenance strategies for effective operations in automotive industries by Aniekan Ikpe, Imoh Ekanem

“…The traditional approach to vehicle maintenance in the automotive industry is often reactive, leading to increased downtime, higher costs, and decreased productivity. There is a need for a more proactive and data-driven approach to maintenance that can help identify potential issues before they escalate. …”
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The Difficult Decision of Using Biopesticides: A Comparative Case-Study Analysis Concerning the Adoption of Biopesticides in the Mediterranean Region by Elena Fusar Poli, José Miguel Campos, María Teresa Martínez Ferrer, Ridha Rahmouni, Souad Rouis, Zeynep Yurtkuran, Michele Filippo Fontefrancesco

“…Perceived inefficacy, high production costs, and low profit margins reinforce reluctance. …”
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Using artificial intelligence for enhancement of solar cell efficiency in the of Iraq by Ibtihal R. N. ALRubeei, Safa N. Idi, Ihab L. Hussein Alsammak, Haider Th. AlRikabi, Hussain A. Mutar, Abdul Hadi M. Alaidi

“…The research identifies locations best-suited for solar energy projects to boost operational effectiveness and decrease both costs and energy generation costs. Through this research, a framework emerges for solar energy project deployment strategy which contributes to sustainable development and helps Iraq advance its renewable energy framework. …”
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USING THE OUTSOURCING MECHANISM TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE IN METALLURGICAL ENTERPRISES by Elena I. Kozlova, Anna N. Lopatina, Maxim A. Novak

“…Outsourcing is a new approach to managing the costs of repair and maintenance of the main equipment. …”
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Declining Service Labor Rates for Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty in Medicare Patients by John M. Dundon, MD, FAAOS, Nicholas Brown, BS, Jennifer Escobar, BS, RN, Paul M. Lombardi, MD, FAAOS

“…The shift to outpatient joint replacements has increased workload for orthopaedic surgeons and office staff while saving Medicare costs. This study evaluates 3 groups of orthopaedic surgeons to determine their hourly rate for Medicare total joints. …”
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Application of accommodated jejunal interposition double tract reconstruction after total gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a retrospective study by Cankun He, Huangming Zhou, Guobao He, Weixin Zhang, Huizhong Chen

“…The primary outcome measures included operative time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative complications, postoperative hospital stay, total hospitalization costs, and survival rate. The secondary outcome measures were postoperative nutritional status, recovery of digestive function, and postoperative gastrointestinal·symptoms. …”
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Unlabeled-Data-Enhanced Tool Remaining Useful Life Prediction Based on Graph Neural Network by Dingli Guo, Honggen Zhou, Li Sun, Guochao Li

“…Remaining useful life (RUL) prediction of cutting tools plays an important role in modern manufacturing because it provides the criterion used in decisions to replace worn cutting tools just in time so that machining deficiency and unnecessary costs will be restrained. However, the performance of existing deep learning algorithms is limited due to the smaller quantity and low quality of labeled training datasets, because it is costly and time-consuming to build such datasets. …”
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The impact of specialised gastroenterology services for pelvic radiation disease (PRD): Results from the prospective multi-centre EAGLE study. by John N Staffurth, Stephanie Sivell, Elin Baddeley, Sam Ahmedzai, H Jervoise Andreyev, Susan Campbell, Damian J J Farnell, Catherine Ferguson, John Green, Ann Muls, Raymond O'Shea, Sara Pickett, Lesley Smith, Sophia Taylor, Annmarie Nelson

“…Limited HRU modelling suggested staff costs were £117-£185, depending on the service model; total costs averaged £2,243 per patient. …”
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Application of WDXRF and EDXRF Spectrometry for Chemical Characterization in Oil Sludge using the Fundamental Parameter Algorithm by Aline Leone Muguet Pinto, Marcos Antonio Scapin, Alexandre Luiz de Souza, Cláudia Monteiro Paixão, Marycel Elena Barboza Cotrim, Sabine Neusatz Guilhen

“…Given the continuous generation of this waste, the development of additional storage sites will be necessary, incurring substantial costs. Furthermore, the storage and transportation of oil sludge pose significant environmental contamination risks. …”
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Incidence and complications of orthopaedic screw protrusion by Rasi Mizori, Mueed Ijaz, Mohamed Hashem, Ruben Doyle, Yasser Al Omran, Omar Musbahi

“…Purpose: This scoping review examines the epidemiology and incidence of complications associated with incorrect screw length in orthopaedic trauma surgeries, aiming to underscore its impact on clinical outcomes and healthcare costs. Methods: Guided by Arksey and O'Malley’s framework and PRISMA guidelines, a thorough search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Google Scholar up to April 2024. …”
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Development of Autonomous Electric USV for Water Quality Detection by Chiung-Hsing Chen, Yi-Jie Shang, Yi-Chen Wu, Yu-Chen Lin

“…These features help to reduce operational and maintenance costs in the long term. The data produced using this method effectively reflect the current state of river water quality and indicate whether pollution is present. …”
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Can farmers increase their income by participating in e-commerce? Evidence from rural China by Mingyang Yin, Xinru Han, Yan Yan, Xiudong Wang

“…That is, their increase in household income would be larger than that of the corresponding high-income group, suggesting that farmers’ participation in e-commerce would reduce income disparities among farmers. (3) Mechanism analysis indicates that farmers’ participation in e-commerce operations promotes income growth primarily through three channels: enhancing information acquisition capacity, promoting social participation, and saving operating costs.DiscussionTherefore, this study recommends that the government refine policymaking to facilitate the integration of small-scale agricultural operators into emerging e-commerce models and establish a robust institutional support system. …”
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Integrating ecosystem service losses into life cycle assessment on the treatment of 40 categories of hazardous waste: A China case study by Xincong Liu, Mengdi Zhang, Wenyue Hou, Ran Fang, Li Zeng, Wei Xiao

“…Besides, the losses of the treatment of hazardous waste on ecosystem services are 77.12 yuan per ton, accounting for approximately 6.43% to 38.56% of the treatment costs. Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis demonstrate the robustness of the results. …”
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