Load optimization of cogeneration units based on intuitive multi-objective fish swarm algorithm by Xueqiang Shen, Jiaxin Wang

“…The algorithm reduces heat/electricity losses and operational costs under diverse conditions while enhancing load utilization rates. …”
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Determining the Operating Performance of an Isolated, High-Power, Photovoltaic Pumping System Through Sensor Measurements by Florin Dragan, Dorin Bordeasu, Ioan Filip

“…However, it has simultaneously increased electricity demand and operational costs. Integrating photovoltaic generators into ISs represents a promising solution, as solar energy availability typically aligns with peak irrigation periods. …”
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Profile and management of the firework-injured hand by T. Pilling, P. Govender

“…Background: Numerous studies internationally highlight the devastating effects of firework-related injuries and the costs involved in treating these injuries, in addition to the calls to alter legislation to prevent these injuries from occurring. …”
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Balancing Public and Private Interests in Urban Transformations: Handling Uncertainty with the Monte Carlo Method by Nicholas Fiorentini, Matteo Moriani, Massimo Rovai

“…It was observed that the Uniform model is better suited to situations in which the initial values of the model’s main variables—such as construction costs, post-transformation market value, or transformation duration—are not fully known, whereas the Normal model provides more accurate estimates when the investment scenario is better understood. …”
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Automation of maritime industry in the era of digitalization by Ismail Abdel Ghafar

“…Technical feasibility combined with compelling economic advantages, such as improved efficiency, reduced human error, and operating costs, are driving adoption, especially in the maritime industry. …”
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On Godunov-type finite volume methods for seismic wave propagation by Juan Barrios, Pedro S. Peixoto, Felipe A. G. Silva

“…However, when applied to more realistic seismic models, finite volume methods yielded unfavorable outcomes compared to finite difference methods, the latter offering lower computational costs and higher accuracy. This highlights that despite the potential advantages of finite volume methods, such as their conservative nature and aptitude for accurately capturing shock waves in specific contexts, our results indicate that they are only advantageous for seismic simulations when unrealistic abrupt transitions are present in the velocity models.…”
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Indian women’s settlement experiences and the impact on their health: a narrative study in Brampton, Ontario by David Shiyokha Busolo, Sarah Ruth Kipp

“…When SDOH challenges and distress persist, functional impairment, increased healthcare costs, chronic disease and mortality risk are likely. …”
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Digitisation of public procurement as a factor of economic security and regional development in the Kyrgyz Republic by G. Shirdakova, Zh. Arnakunova, D. Temirov, A. Ulan uulu, A. Kuvatbekov

“…It was determined that the implementation of such systems contributed to a significant reduction in costs, improved access to data and reduced corruption. …”
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Maintenance Scheduling for Buildings Using Fuzzy Logic Application by I Nyoman Dita Pahang Putra, I Gede Susrama Mas Diyasa, Anak Agung Diah Parami Dewi, Bambang Trigunarsyah

“…This study aims to enhance the efficiency of maintenance scheduling, reduce maintenance costs, and consider the variability in building conditions. …”
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The Effect of the Geometry of Diagrid High-Rise Buildings on their Performance against Lateral Forces of Earthquakes by S. Pooyan Kazemi.S. Kazemi.S., Roham Afghani Khoraskani, Mohammad Tahsildoost

“…Bearing in mind structure represents one-third of the entire construction costs, structural considerations at the early stages of a project will result in significant savings. …”
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Floor Eggs in Australian Cage-Free Egg Production by Ruby Putt, Hubert Brouwers, Peter John Groves, Wendy Isabelle Muir

“…Higher floor egg levels were associated with increased labor costs (<i>p</i> = 0.023). These findings suggest that shed design and environmental management may be leveraged to reduce floor egg occurrence and improve operational efficiency in cage-free systems.…”
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Estimating Potential for Drug Budget Reallocation Following Expiration of Exclusivity of Pharmaceutical Products by Samira Toghanian, John Moshtaghi-Svensson, Maria Papageorgiou, Kristin Kittelsen, Christiaan Dolk, Markus Hultstrand, Stina Salomonsson

“… # Methods Pharmaceutical sales data, drug costs and LOE dates were modeled and forecast using an analytical framework (Affordability by ReallocaTing Funds model \[ART\]) to estimate future incremental budget availability using scenario analyses in Greece (GR), the Netherlands (NL), Norway (NO) and Sweden (SW)…”
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BANKS AND BANKING BUSINESS IN RUSSIA IN THE FACE OF INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS by G. S. Panova

“…The article argues that Russia's economic growth opportunities in 2016 are limited by restriction level of bank interest, the high volatility of the exchange rate of the national currency, insufficient development of credit relations, tough, high-budget (at the level of developed Europe) tax burden, increasing administrative costs, dramatically increasing the concentration of risks of subjective decisions at the present stage of the electoral cycle. …”
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Application of the Plan-Do-Check-Action Cycle in Reducing the Incidence of Forearm Hematoma in Patients After Transradial Artery Percutaneous Coronary Interventions by Fan Y, Zhou X

“…Yanqiu Fan, Xiaoyan Zhou Department of Cardiology, Jinhu County People’s Hospital, Huaian City, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Xiaoyan Zhou, Department of Cardiology, Jinhu County People’s Hospital, Jiangsu Province, Huaian City, People’s Republic of China, Tel: +86 18015198693, Fax +86 51786808708, Email jsjhcardiology@163.comBackground: Transradial puncture has the advantages of significantly fewer complications, less patient pain, shorter hospital stays, and reduced hospital costs, but it tends to cause forearm hematoma, so reducing the rate of forearm hematoma is imperative. …”
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Advancing high-throughput anti-HCV drug screening: a novel dual-reporter HCV replicon model with real-time monitoring by Kanokwan Chitsombat, Sarin Chimnaronk, Khanit Sa-ngiamsuntorn, Mullika Traidej Chomnawang, Krit Thirapanmethee

“…Direct-acting antivirals effectively target HCV replication; however, their unreasonable costs and adverse effects emphasize the need for accessible and efficient therapeutic alternatives with minimal side effects. …”
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Sensitivity of CO₂ Flow in Production/Injection Wells in CPG (CO₂ Plume Geothermal) Systems by Sofianos Panagiotis Fotias, Vassilis Gaganis

“…Moreover, the thermosiphon effect, owned to the significant change of fluid density between the injection (cold) and the production wells (hot) as well as to its change along the wells, significantly reduces the need for pumping, hence the operating costs. In this work, we setup a mathematical model that fully describes flow in the production/injection wells doublet as well as in the geothermal reservoir. …”
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The Chicken Embryo: An Alternative Animal Model in Development, Disease and Pharmacological Treatment by Oykum Kaplan‐Arabaci, Zuzana Dančišinová, Ragnhild Elisabeth Paulsen

“…However, it is utterly desirable to reduce extensive amounts of animals for these experimental models, which are costly and time‐consuming. Animals are frequently put through a variety of procedures that could cause them pain, distress, or even harm; therefore, it is important to think about the ethical ramifications of using them in research. …”
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What Young E-Consumers Want? Forecasting Parcel Lockers Choice in Rome by Gabriele Iannaccone, Edoardo Marcucci, Valerio Gatta

“…Furthermore, this option enables consolidated shipping and reduced delivery trip costs. This paper analyses and compares consumer preferences for alternative collection strategies. …”
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The contribution of Socio-Economic factors to adoption of inorganic fertilizers among maize farmers in Western Uganda by Dick Chune Midamba, John Atsu Agbolosoo, Fredrick Ochieng Ouya, Mary Kwesiga

“…Conversely, factors including gender, distance to markets, and fertilizer costs negatively impacted adoption rates. The study recommends subsidizing inorganic fertilizer prices to enhance accessibility. …”
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A Comprehensive Benchmark Dataset for Sheet Metal Forming: Advancing Machine Learning and Surrogate Modelling in Pro-cess Simulations by Heinzelmann Pascal, Baum Sebastian, Riedmüller Kim Rouven, Liewald Mathias, Weyrich Michael

“…FEM simulations are widely used for process development in the field of sheet metal forming to streamline tool design, shorten development cycles and minimize costly try-out processes. However, significant manual adjustments remain necessary due to deviations between simulation predictions and actual production outcomes, stemming from modelling simplifications. …”
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