Unsupervised learning of part similarity for goal-guided accelerated experiment design in metal additive manufacturing by Rui Liu, Sen Liu, Xiaoli Zhang

“…In this work, a similarity-based acceleration (S-acceleration) method for design of experiments is developed using K-means clustering and Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM) unsupervised learning algorithms to reduce the time and costs associated with unveiling process-property (porosity defects) relationships during manufacturing. …”
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Comprehensive Review of Hybrid Energy Systems: Challenges, Applications, and Optimization Strategies by Aqib Khan, Mathieu Bressel, Arnaud Davigny, Dhaker Abbes, Belkacem Ould Bouamama

“…This review highlights advancements in multi-objective optimization techniques, real-time energy management, and sophisticated control strategies that have significantly contributed to reducing fuel consumption, operational costs, and environmental impact. However, key challenges remain, including the scalability of optimization techniques, sensitivity to system parameter variations, and limited incorporation of user behavior, grid dynamics, and life cycle carbon emissions. …”
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With the shock of life: mass consumption of horror in modern internet culture / С шоком по жизни: массовое потребление ужаса в современной интернет-культуре... by Olga Fedina / Федина Ольга Викторовна

“…Since this environment allows you to distribute texts as quickly as possible, spontaneously, and with minimal costs, digital horror becomes truly massive, and its forms reveal a clear connection with the products of mass culture. …”
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Assessing the Indoor Thermal Comfort and Adaptive Behaviours of Older People in the Residences of Warm and Humid Climate, India by Niveditha Sudarsanam, D. Kannamma

“…Population aging, extreme weather conditions, and rising energy costs present significant challenges, especially in developing Asian countries like India. …”
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Automation facilities for agricultural machinery control by A. Yu. Izmaylov, V. K. Khoroshenkov, V. A. Kolesnikova, I. S. Alekseev, S. E. Lonin, N. T. Goncharov

“…Information automated control system introduction increases labor productivity by 40 percent, reduces energetic costs by 25 percent. Improvement of quality of the executed technological operations will increase crop productivity by 1.2-1.3 times.…”
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FPGA Implementation of Synergetic Controller-Based MPPT Algorithm for a Standalone PV System by Abdul-Basset A. Al-Hussein, Fadhil Rahma Tahir, Viet-Thanh Pham

“…It is simple to install, adaptable in size, and has low operational costs. The power output of PV modules varies with solar radiation and cell temperature. …”
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A multistate model to evaluate COPD progression integrating drugs consumption data and hospital databases by Nicola Bartolomeo, Paolo Trerotoli, Gabriella Serio

“…<span> </span><p><strong>Background</strong></p><span> </span><p>The increase in costs related to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic-degenerative diseases requires a better knowledge of the true care pathway of patients. …”
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Hydrogen Peroxide Fuel Cells and Self-Powered Electrochemical Sensors Based on the Principle of a Fuel Cell with Biomimetic and Nanozyme Catalysts by Yunong Zhang, Yuxin Liu, Andreas Offenhäusser, Yulia Mourzina

“…They do not require a power supply and modulation system, which saves energy and costs. The devices also offer greater simplicity and are therefore more compatible for applications in wearable sensor devices as well as in vivo and in situ use. …”
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Comparison of Acoustic Emission Data Acquired During Tensile Deformation of Maraging Steel M250 Welded Specimens by Gowri Shankar WURITI, Somnath CHATTOPADHYAYA, Grzegorz KROLCZYK

“…Safety and reliability are primary concerns in launch vehicle performance due to the involved costs and risk. Pressure vessels are one of the significant subsystems of launch vehicles. …”
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Seeking More Sustainable Merger and Acquisition Growth Strategies: A Spatial Analysis of U.S. Hospital Network Dispersion and Customer Satisfaction by William Ritchie, Ali Shahzad, Scott R. Gallagher, Wolfgang Hall

“…On the one hand, the American Hospital Association commends M&A activity as a tool to reduce healthcare costs, drive quality, and serve rural markets. On the other hand, a recent United States’ Presidential executive order suggests that M&A in the healthcare space is harmful to healthcare due to its restrictions on competition and adverse impacts on patients. …”
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Pengembangan Aplikasi Web Perancangan Agenda Perjalanan Wisata Menggunakan Metode User Experience Lifecycle by Ariq Cahya Wardhana, Nenny Anggraini, Nurul Faizah Rozy

“…The lack of complete itinerary information on tourist trips in Indonesia, such as information on how to get to destinations, transportation, and their costs, causes tourists to prefer going abroad. Also, the ease of preparation of the itinerary is very influential in the desire to travel destinations. …”
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LSTM-DQN-APF Path Planning Algorithm Empowered by Twins in Complex Scenarios by Ying Lu, Xiaodan Wang, Yang Yang, Man Ding, Shaochun Qu, Yanfang Fu

“…This approach effectively enhances the diversity and accuracy of training samples while significantly reducing the experimental costs of the algorithm. The results demonstrate that the LSTM-DQN-APF algorithm, combined with the digital twin platform, can significantly improve the issues of unreachable goals, local optimality, and real-time performance in UAV operations in complex environments. …”
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The Missing Link in Patient Recovery: Hospital Sleep Medicine by Ki-Hwan Ji, Dong-Kyu Kim, Eun-Hee Kim, Seockhoon Chung

“…Integrating sleep assessments and targeted interventions into hospital care promises to improve patient outcomes, accelerate recovery, and reduce healthcare costs. Efficient strategies include early identification and management of sleep disorders, using treatments such as continuous positive airway pressure for OSA, and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. …”
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To heat or to heal: the uneasy trade-off between energy and healthcare expenditure in Central Asia by Sevara Tokhtaeva, Obidjon Khakimov, Bahtiyor Eshchanov, Aziz Magrupov

“…It suggests that conditions in households that reduce fuel poverty can drive down public healthcare costs. The results indicate that the very low and low-income groups experience proportionally higher healthcare expenditure due to fuel poverty, underscoring the necessity for policy intervention.…”
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Improving learning and confidence through small group, structured otoscopy teaching: a prospective interventional study by Peng You, Saad Chahine, Murad Husein

“…Abstract Background Otologic diseases are common and associated with significant health care costs. While accurate diagnosis relies on physical exam, existing studies have highlighted a lack of comfort among trainees with regards to otoscopy. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimal Power Flow of Integrated Transmission and Distribution Network Considering Node Carbon Emission Intensity by ZHANG Xianglong, YUAN Zhaoxiang, DONG Shufeng, LIU Ying, XIAO Zhihong, TIAN Yuzhou

“…The introduced node carbon emission intensity and multi-objective optimization model can significantly reduce the system carbon emissions within an acceptable range of power generation costs. [Conclusions] The proposed distributed transmission and distribution collaborative optimal power flow model not only ensures the information security and calculation accuracy of the transmission and distribution networks， but also improves the convergence of the optimal power flow calculation. …”
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Telecommunication operator’s transition to the omnichannel architecture by Леонід Смідович, Юрій Кулик, Мирослав Момот

“…Such a transformation will ensure improving of customer experience, increasing customer satisfaction and customer loyalty, allow CSPs to increase competitiveness by reduce operating costs, improving operational efficiency, and overall business performance. …”
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Social robot PIO intervention for improving cognitive function and depression in older adults with mild to moderate dementia in day care centers: A randomized controlled trial. by Jun-Seo Lim, Hye-Kyung Oh

“…The increases in the older population, the prevalence of dementia, and the resulting social costs are burdensome to individuals, families, and the nation. …”
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Farmers knowledge, attitude, and practices towards compliance with beef safety standard practices in Uganda by Patrick Okello, John Ilukor, John Ilukor, Kanifa Kamatara, Nelson Turyahabwe

“…In conclusion, while farmers exhibit foundational knowledge, positive attitudes, and a willingness to adopt BSSPs, various barriers including weak administrative capacity, inadequate legislation, deterrence failures, and the costs associated with adoption have hindered full compliance. …”
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Kitchen garden, dietary diversity, and women’s health in rural eastern India: a mixed method study by Shrobana Hazra, Swayam Pragyan Parida, Prajna Paramita Giri, Binod Kumar Behera

“…Nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices such as kitchen garden have proven as sustainable methods for reducing undernutrition at affordable costs in different regions. This study aimed to see the relationship between kitchen garden and dietary diversity by using DDS (Dietary Diversity Score) scale in Odisha, India.ObjectivesTo assess the relationship between dietary diversity score (DDS) and backyard kitchen garden &amp; other socio-economic (SE) factors and to explore the enablers &amp; barriers associated with developing a kitchen garden (KG) in rural households of Odisha, India.MethodsThe study used simple random sampling to select 150 participants (WRA group: women of reproductive age) from the eligible household lists. …”
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