Multi-temporal crack segmentation in concrete structures using deep learning approaches by S. Harb, P. Achanccaray Diaz, M. Maboudi, M. Gerke

“…Early automatic detection of these cracks can significantly extend the lifespan of critical infrastructures, such as bridges, buildings, and tunnels, while simultaneously reducing maintenance costs and facilitating efficient structural health monitoring. …”
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Is AI for illiterate farmers? A systematic literature review of AI and machine learning applications and challenges for precision agriculture by Azubuike Erike, Charles Ikerionwu, Augustine Azubogu, Victory Obodoagwu

“…Traditional ML methods (Random Forest, SVM) were discovered to improve feeding efficiency and genomic predictions, while AI-driven supply chains optimized inventory and reduced costs. However, challenges such as poor data quality, computational demands, scalability issues, and lack of explainable AI (XAI) and assistive AI (AAI) were identified as barriers to adoption especially among illiterate farmers. …”
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ILViT: An Inception-Linear Attention-Based Lightweight Vision Transformer for Microscopic Cell Classification by Zhangda Liu, Panpan Wu, Ziping Zhao, Hengyong Yu

“…However, existing methods still struggle with the complexity and morphological diversity of cellular images, leading to limited accuracy or high computational costs. To overcome these constraints, we propose an efficient classification method that balances strong feature representation with a lightweight design. …”
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Fuzzy control system of multioperational machine status by Andrey K. Tugengold, Andrey I. Izyumov, Roman N. Voloshin, Mikhail Y. Solomykin

“…Automated control systems for the machine condition allow reducing costs due to equipment downtime, and monitoring the tool status can reduce the rejection rate. …”
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Unbalanced Voltage Compensation Using Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System by Alireza Mohammadi, Shahram Karimi, Hassan Moradi Cheshmehbeigi

“…However, these equipment imposes additional costs, which is not economically viable. Recently, the surplus capacity of inverter-interfaced Distributed Generations is used to improve voltage quality. …”
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PEMASARAN BUAH NENAS (KAJIAN STRUKTUR, PERILAKU, DAN PENAMPILAN PASAR) DI DESA KUALU NENAS KECAMATAN TAMBANG KABUPATEN KAMPAR by Sandro Chrystop Sinaga, Novia Dewi

“…Apart from it can be seen also from the uneven distribution margin, the share price received by farmers is still relatively low and the ratio of benefits and costs to farmers is still low. In addition, the bargaining power of farmers is weak because prices are determined unilaterally by traders, especially on the channel I and channel II while the third channel is relatively better because of the level of efficiency is lower …”
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Agriculture and livestock sector: GDP, employment, and workplace accidents during the COVID-19 pandemic by Peterson Diego Kunh, Divair Christ, Silvia Renata Machado Coelho, Sergio Adelar Brun

“…It is estimated that the costs generated by workplace accidents impact up to 4% of the GDP, which could be avoided through the implementation of preventive measures focused on safety.…”
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Unraveling Anabolic Resistance in Sarcopenia: A Narrative Synthesis of Age-Related Impairments in Muscle Protein Synthesis by Hyun Joo Kang

“…This condition has a significant impact on clinical outcomes, including increased healthcare costs, disability, and mortality. To synthesize current clinical evidence on anabolic resistance mechanisms and evaluate evidence-based therapeutic interventions for its mitigation. …”
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Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kinerja Keuangan by Rangga Friday Syah Pratama, Rinwantin

“…The purpose of this study is to test the effect of the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Operating Costs Operating Income (BOPO), and Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR), on the Return on Assets (ROA) of state-owned banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2019-2023. …”
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Feasibility and validation of a novel mobility monitoring sensor in hospitalized patients: A prospective cohort study by Samuel Smith, Leah Steckler

“… Abstract Background: Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) are a preventable source of patient harm, contributing to morbidity, mortality, and billions in healthcare costs. Risk assessment tools rely on subjective evaluation and may not accurately capture real-time mobility. …”
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Damage Detection Method for Road Ancillary Facilities Integrating Attention Mechanism by Shuang Yang, Huiqin Wang, Ke Wang, Nan Guo

“…The model first introduces the D-GhostNet V3Conv module, replacing the standard convolutional layers, significantly enhancing feature extraction capabilities while reducing computational costs. Additionally, the improved AR-BiFormer attention mechanism is integrated into the backbone network, enabling adaptive weight adjustment of feature maps through parallel processing of contextual information, thereby effectively improving the detection of small targets in complex scenes. …”
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Organizational aspects of outpatient functional diagnostics by D. A. Tolmachev, I. M. Son, M. A. Ivanova, O. V. Reshetnikova

“…By carrying out photo and time tracking research, the weighted-average costs of working time for conducting functional tests are established taking into account the type of test. …”
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Impact of hydroxypropyl guar polymer on rheology and filtration properties of water-based drilling fluids by Husam Al-Ziyadi, Narendra Kumar, Amit Verma

“…The WBM with the addition of HPG and FA is more efficient and has enhanced the well integrity and reduced operational costs in the oil and gas industry.…”
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Monitoring and Diagnostics of Non-Thermal Plasmas in the Food Sector Using Optical Emission Spectroscopy by Sanda Pleslić, Franko Katalenić

“…Non-thermal plasma technology is used in the food sector due to its many advantages such as low operating costs, fast and efficient processing at low temperatures, minimal environmental impact, and preservation of sensory and nutritional properties. …”
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Hospital Financial Performance: Emerging trends and future directions by Wingghayarie Patra Gandhi, Firman Pribadi

“… Background: The financial performance of hospitals significantly influences the quality and sustainability of healthcare services, particularly amid rising operational costs and evolving healthcare regulations. While various financial metrics have been studied, there remains a lack of comprehensive bibliometric analyses that map the growth, emerging themes, and future research directions in this field. …”
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ESG REPORTING IN ROMANIA: ASSESSING SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES AND THEIR FINANCIAL IMPACT ON BET-LISTED COMPANIES by Raul-Constantin BUCUREAN, Roxana-Nadina BUCUREAN (ROIBAN)

“…Conversely, the Environmental (E) and Governance (G) scores did not exhibit statistically significant relationships with EBITDA, although the Governance component showed a moderate negative trend, potentially reflecting short-term costs associated with compliance and reform initiatives. …”
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Investigation of a Novel Approach to Securing Data Exchanges Within Industrial Environments by Marko Slunjski

“…Moreover, existing solutions often require complex modifications to communication protocols and costly external protection mechanisms or devices, causing even highly effective cyber defence solutions to be easily overlooked by the OT community. …”
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Illness and treatment beliefs in Kathmandu valley Nepalis under hypertensive care. by Deepak S Shrestha, Andrea M Straus, Ram Kishor Sah, Hari Har Khanal, Roshani Gautam, Bishnu Dutta Paudel, Talea M Cornelius, Richard R Love

“…Interview items were developed from a qualitative survey and investigated patient beliefs about hypertension causes, symptoms, and consequences; treatment costs and sequelae; and general health maintenance. …”
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Evaluation of an International Cooperation Project for the Access to Education of Children and Adolescents in Rural Areas of Senegal: A Social Work Perspective by Violeta Quiroga Raimúndez, Marta Arranz Montull, Joan Casas-Martí, Belén Paula Martínez González

“…The results show that the provision of bicycles throughout the school year led to increased school attendance and punctuality, improvements in academic performance, a reduction in social inequalities, gender inequalities in access to education, and a decrease in household costs associated with transport and food. In addition, there has been a cultural transformation in the perception of cycling as a viable means of mobility and a change in those communities where the project has been running for more than a decade.…”
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Convolutional spatio-temporal sequential inference model for human interaction behavior recognition by Lizhong Jin, Rulong Fan, Xiaoling Han, Xueying Cui

“…Existing methods, including skeleton sequence-based and RGB video-based models, have achieved impressive accuracy but often suffer from high computational costs and limited effectiveness in modeling human interaction behaviors.MethodsTo address these limitations, we propose a lightweight Convolutional Spatiotemporal Sequence Inference Model (CSSIModel) for recognizing human interaction behaviors. …”
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