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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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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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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Assessment of Uneven Wear of Freight Wagon Brake Pads by Sergii Panchenko, Juraj Gerlici, Alyona Lovska, Vasyl Ravlyuk

“…It has been found that an uneven distribution of the brake pad pressure force leads to higher maintenance costs and lower braking efficiency. The main causes of uneven wear are worn kinetostatic units, differences in the geometric parameters of pads, and imperfections in the lever transmission design. …”
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A Framework for Rapidly Prototyping Data Mining Pipelines by Flavio Corradini, Luca Mozzoni, Marco Piangerelli, Barbara Re, Lorenzo Rossi

“…Time is critical in industrial contexts, as delays can lead to increased costs, missed opportunities, and reduced competitive advantage. …”
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Sudapyridine (WX-081) inhibits Mycobacterium tuberculosis by targeting ATP synthase and upregulating host innate immunity by Xinda Li, Xiaoyi Luo, Bin Wang, Lei Fu, Xi Chen, Yu Lu

“…ABSTRACT Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) urgently requires safer, more accessible alternatives to bedaquiline (BDQ), which faces critical flaws like cardiotoxicity, high costs, and emerging resistance. WX-081, a promising BDQ alternative, has demonstrated superior anti-TB activity and improved safety in clinical studies. …”
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Mathematical Modelling Approaches for Integrated Single Machine Scheduling and Electric Vehicle Routing Problem by İclal Bağcı, Hande Öztop, Zeynel Abidin Çil

“…To meet customer expectations, the objective function of the problem aims to minimize the costs associated with customer product delivery delays. …”
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Integrated proteomics highlights functional activation induced by advanced-platelet rich fibrin plus (A-PRF +) in primary equine fibroblasts by Maria Rosaria Miranda, Chiara Montano, Valentina Golino, Mariaelena de Chiara, Chiara Del Prete, Giacomo Pepe, Davide De Biase, Tania Ciaglia, Alessia Bertamino, Pietro Campiglia, Eduardo Sommella, Vincenzo Vestuto, Maria Pia Pasolini

“…Abstract Wounds are common in equine practice, and often lead to complications such as infections, delayed healing and hypertrophic scarring, which can be costly and difficult to manage. Developing affordable and effective treatments has become an increasingly important focus in veterinary research. …”
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Horse chestnut starch: Structure, properties, modification and its applications-A review by Farhana Mehraj Allai, Jasia Nissar, Asima Shafi, Mehvish Bashir, Mehreen, Insha Zahoor, Tariq Ahmad Ganaie, Khalid Gul, Tehmeena Ahad

“…Horse chestnut has potentials as a source of commercially available starches since it is widely distributed in Asia, Japan, Europe, America and China with minimal input costs. As the major component of horse chestnut seeds, starch is considered as a cheap and sustainable carbohydrate source in comparison to other conventional sources. …”
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Advancements in green extraction technologies for pectin enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and functional properties: a systematic review by R. J. Mapartida Yapias, F. Ore Areche, J. P. Echevarria Victorio, J. Paucarchuco Soto, G. R. Lobato Calderon, E. R. Palomino Santos, J. M. Montalvo Otivo, C. Flores-Miranda, A. Ruiz Rodriguez

“…Research alongside technological progress hopes to solve existing hurdles associated with equipment costs and scalability because these hurdles currently prevent widespread adoption of these methods, but the solutions will enable industrial-scale use. …”
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Precision in 3D: A Fast and Accurate Algorithm for Reproducible Motoneuron Structure and Protein Expression Analysis by Morgan Highlander, Shelby Ward, Bradley LeHoty, Teresa Garrett, Sherif Elbasiouny

“…Structural analysis of motoneuron somas and their associated proteins via immunohistochemistry (IHC) remains tedious and subjective, requiring costly software or adapted 2D manual methods that lack reproducibility and analytical rigor. …”
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Joint Optimization of EV Charging and Renewable Distributed Energy With Storage Systems Under Uncertainty by Talal Alharbi, Ahmed Abdalrahman, Mostafa H. Mostafa, Loay Alkhalifa

“…The mathematical models of EVCSs and ESSs, and an economic analysis of the microgrid is included, considering the costs associated with energy storage system integration. …”
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Harvester Maintenance Prediction Tool: Machine Learning Model Based on Mechanical Features by Rodrigo Oliveira Almeida, Richardson Barbosa Gomes da Silva, Danilo Simões

“…However, the understanding of this effect is limited, which can lead to more frequent harvest interruptions and consequently higher production costs. Data modeling can be used to evaluate how mechanical aspects affect harvester maintenance in plantation forests, which can help with forest planning. …”
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