Distributionally Robust Multivariate Stochastic Cone Order Portfolio Optimization: Theory and Evidence from Borsa Istanbul by Larissa Margerata Batrancea, Mehmet Ali Balcı, Ömer Akgüller, Lucian Gaban

“…Empirically, we apply DR-MSCO to 23 Borsa Istanbul equities from 2021–2024, using a rolling estimation window and realistic transaction costs. Compared to classical mean–variance and standard distributionally robust benchmarks, DR-MSCO achieves higher overall and crisis-period Sharpe ratios (2.18 vs. 2.09 full sample; 0.95 vs. 0.69 during crises), reduces maximum drawdown by 10%, and yields endogenous diversification without exogenous constraints. …”
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Optimizing enhanced coalbed methane recovery in thick lignite formations: An integrated technical and economic evaluation by Zhiming Fang, Shaicheng Shen

“…The ideal CO₂ injection ratio is primarily determined by the economic balance between carbon credit pricing and CO₂ capture costs.…”
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Spin-orbit coupling in van der Waals materials for optical vortex generation by Jaegang Jo, Sujeong Byun, Munseong Bae, Jianwei Wang, Haejun Chung, Sejeong Kim

“…However, those devices depend on costly, time-consuming nanofabrication and are constrained by the low signal-to-noise ratio due to the fabrication error. …”
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Social Media Platforms Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises Use to Enhance Market Performance in Wakiso District, Uganda by Mbowa, Henry Stanley, Marus, Eton, Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba

“…The study recommended that Wakiso district local government and telecommunication providers should consider policy interventions including reducing data costs, sensitization and training programs for different SMEs stakeholders. …”
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Single-stage and two-stage approaches in the management of acute biliary pancreatitis: indications and contraindications by T. O. Nikitina, A. U. Korolkov, A. A. Smirnov, D. N. Popov, M. M. Saadylaeva, S. F. Bagnenko

“…The single-step approach authentically helps to decrease the duration of hospital stay and reduce treatment costs. The two-step approach is shown for patients with severe acute biliary pancreatitis, but endoscopic papillosphincterotomy with lithoextraction should be supplemented by common bile duct and pancreatic duct stenting, in order to reduce the number of complications associated with delayed cholecystectomy.…”
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Development of Automated Exosome Isolation Method Using Epigallocatechin Gallate-Modified Magnetic Beads: Standardized Protocols for Diverse Biofluids by Heejong Shin, Eunju Jeong, Seunggwan Lee

“…However, the current isolation methods have limitations including being time-consuming, producing low yields, and having high costs. This study presents a novel automated exosome isolation method using EGCG-modified magnetic beads (EGCG@T) optimized for diverse biofluids including plasma, serum, urine, and saliva. …”
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Road Traffic Accidents and Environmental Risk Factors in Erbil City by Hayman Mohammed saeed, Kameran Hassan Ismail

“…Though the number of lives lost in road accidents in high-income nations points to a downward style in recent decades, for many of the world's population, the liability of road-traffic injury in terms of social and economic costs is rising considerably. This study aims to determine the prevalence of the environmental factors associated with the outcomes in Erbil city. …”
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STAA: Spatio-Temporal Attention Attribution for Real-Time Interpreting Transformer-Based AI Video Models by Zerui Wang, Yan Liu

“…They fail to capture the integrated spatio-temporal nature of video data and incur prohibitive computational costs for real-time applications. This paper presents STAA (Spatio-Temporal Attention Attribution), an XAI method for interpreting video transformer models for action recognition tasks. …”
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Fibromyalgia: do I tackle you with complementary medicines? by Julien Nizard, Françoise Laroche, Fabrice Berna

“…This can occur in contexts that lack adequate safeguards, such as treatment by noncertified practitioners, undocumented practices, excessive costs, or unsafe environments. In this narrative review, we first provide updated definitions of these practices, discuss their potential benefits and associated risks, and explore the challenges in their evaluation. …”
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Rooftop solar programme and citizens' perceptions for sustainable lifestyle: A study of Ahmedabad city, Gujarat by Shreya Dave, Venkat Ram Reddy Minampati, Parth Prajapati

“…It is found in the study that the main advantage of installing RTS panels is a reduction in electricity costs, and the main challenge is the regular maintenance of the panels. …”
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A Data-Driven Strategy for Long-Term Agrarian Sustainability using the Application of Machine Learning Algorithms to Predictive Models for Pest and Disease Management by Almusawi Muntather, Ameer S. Abdul, Lalitha Yaragudipati Sri

“…PDM-MLA is unlike conventional methods which, even when targeting specific cancers, may create chemical dependency issues and are unnecessary risks for the environment. In addition, costs and ecological balance are increased by resource efficiency insofar as pest control measures are only applied when needed. …”
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MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FREIGHT AND TRADE CAPACITY ANALYSIS – A CASE STUDY ON BURHAN-KHUNJERAB ROUTE IN CHINA-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (CPEC) by Muhammad ADEEL, Muhammad Bilal KHURSHID, Usama KHAN, Jamal Ahmed KHAN

“…Trade corridors are critical for fostering global economic growth, reducing transportation costs, and enhancing regional connectivity, yet increasing trade volumes have imposed significant demands on these infrastructures. …”
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LEMDA: A Lagrangian‐Eulerian Multiscale Data Assimilation Framework by Quanling Deng, Nan Chen, Samuel N. Stechmann, Jiuhua Hu

“…The Lagrangian DA part within the framework has advantages when a moderate number of particles is used, while the Eulerian DA part can effectively save computational costs when the number of particle observations becomes large. …”
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Government expectation and firm performance nexus in the context of a developing country: does non-mandatory disclosure matter? by A.E. Adegboyegun, O.E. Igbekoyi, I.J. Okon

“…Contrary to theoretical assumptions, non-mandatory disclosure was also negatively associated with firm performance under fixed effects estimation, indicating that voluntary ESG transparency may be perceived as costly or symbolic rather than performance-enhancing in Nigeria’s capital market context. …”
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Advanced Technologies for Smart Fertilizer Management in Agriculture: A Review by Jian-Jun Liu, Hao Wu, Imran Riaz

“…However, key challenges hinder its widespread adoption, including regional disparities in data quality, scalability constraints in low-resource settings, regulatory inconsistencies, and the high costs of technology adoption for smallholder farmers. …”
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Optimizing the process conditions for the biosorption of chromium (VI) by Bacillus subtilis in artificial wastewater by Khawla E. Alsamhary

“…Traditional remediation methods are often costly, energy-intensive, or generate secondary waste. …”
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A comparison of the corrosion resistance of galvanized low steel with solgel method coated ZrO2, ZrO2+Polymer coating by Ibrahim Halil Mutlu, Mert Can Emre, Ali Onur Kaya

“…The corrosion of steel is a significant and costly problem faced by various industries every day. …”
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Enhancing remote patient monitoring with AI-driven IoMT and cloud computing technologies by Vijay Kumar Damera, Ramesh Cheripelli, Narsaiah Putta, G. Sirisha, Deepthi Kalavala

“…The study highlights the effectiveness of AI-enhanced IoMT systems in reducing healthcare costs, improving early disease detection, and ensuring timely medical interventions. …”
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Facilitators, barriers, and future direction of high-fidelity simulation in nursing education: a qualitative descriptive study by Young-su Park, Seo-Jin Lee, Yujin Hur

“…However, challenges such as high costs, technical limitations, and resource constraints still exist. …”
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El uso de la metodología DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis) para la evaluación del impacto de las TIC en la productividad del sector hotelero by Cidália Leal Paço, Juan Manuel Cepeda Pérez

“…El modelo DEA permite la medición de las dos cuando tenemos información sobre los precios y queremos considerar un objetivo comportamental, como minimizar los costes y maximizar los ingresos. En los modelos orientados al output, DEA propone identificar la ineficiencia con un aumento proporcional en la obtención de la producción. …”
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