Development of scientific and methodological approaches to improve the efficiency of quarry transport operation by A. N. Novikov, I. A. Novikov, N. A. Zagorodnij, A. S. Semykina

“…To manage the transportation process at GOK, it is required to use improved methods and methods for optimizing transport flows to reduce costs in the system “quarry-warehouse / processing plantproduction”, taking into account the dynamics of processes. …”
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Risk factors for delayed wound healing after anal fistula surgery: Protocol of a meta-analytic study. by Zubing Mei, Peixin Du, Ye Han, Yin Qu, Huili Tang, Yan Li, Huiyan Gao, Qingming Wang, De Zheng

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Delayed wound healing (DWH) following anal fistula surgery is a common complication that prolongs recovery, increases patient morbidity, and imposes significant healthcare costs. Potential risk factors such as diabetes, smoking, fistula complexity, and surgical techniques have been suggested in individual studies, yet no comprehensive synthesis exists to guide clinical practice. …”
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Parameter Sensitivity Analysis and Irrigation Regime Optimization for Jujube Trees in Arid Regions Using the WOFOST Model by Shihao Sun, Yingjie Ma, Pengrui Ai, Ming Hong, Zhenghu Ma

“…In this regard, the use of crop models can compensate for time-consuming and costly field trials to screen for better irrigation regimes, but their predictive accuracy is often compromised by parameter uncertainty. …”
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MEGDTA: multi-modal drug-target affinity prediction based on protein three-dimensional structure and ensemble graph neural network by Zhanwei Hou, Yijun Li, Haixia Zhai, Junwei Luo, Yulian Ding, Yi Pan

“…Abstract Background Drug development is a time-consuming and costly endeavor, and utilizing computer-aided methods to predict drug-target affinity (DTA) can significantly accelerate this process. …”
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Fatores motivadores da adoção de práticas ambientais em empresas paulistas processadoras de madeira The motivating factors which led to the adoption of environmental practices by t... by Júlio Samuel Sávio Bernardo, João Alberto Camarotto

“…It was concluded that the major motivating factors for the adoption of environmental practices were: legislation, market regulation, and factors related to business competitiveness, such as the improvement of the environmental image and the possibility of costs reduction.…”
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Using modern clustering techniques for parametric fault diagnostics of turbofan engines by I. J. Buraimah

“…Timely and accurate detection of faults is the foundation on which maintenance turnaround times, operational costs and flight safety are based. The data used in this paper for analysis was obtained from flight data recorder during one flight cycle. …”
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Factors Associated with Mortality of Intensive Care Unit Patients with Acute Kidney Injury at Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central General Hospital by Aida Lydia, Ruth V Rebecca, Rudyanto Sedono, Arif Mansjoer

“…Background: the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in intensive care units is associated with increased mortality, post AKI morbidity and high treatment costs. Research on factors related to mortality of AKI patients in intensive care units in Indonesia, especially Cipto Mangungkusumo General Hospital has never been done. …”
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Epidemiological characteristics of papillomavirus infection of anogenital localization in Tatarstan republic by S. T. Agliullina, Zh. G. Eremeeva, I. K. Minullin, A. Ya. Naumova, F. N. Sabaeva, I. M. Fazulzyanova

“…The data obtained from the results of a retrospective analysis of the incidence of anogenital warts indicate the need to introduce routine vaccination against HPV infection, which will prevent large treatment costs, and will have a positive impact on public health indicators.…”
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VIOS-Net: A Multi-Task Fusion System for Maritime Surveillance Through Visible and Infrared Imaging by Junquan Zhan, Jiawen Li, Langtao Wu, Jiahua Sun, Hui Yin

“…To address these inefficiencies, this paper introduces a novel multi-task learning framework designed to enhance the utilization of data features from diverse information sources, thereby reducing training time, lowering costs, and improving recognition accuracy. The proposed model, VIOS-Net, integrates the advantages of both visible and infrared data sources to meet the challenges of all-weather, all-day ship monitoring under complex environmental conditions. …”
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Health is wealth and documents are the currency: exploring the role of NGOs in facilitating healthcare access for undocumented migrants in the Netherlands – a qualitative study by Irsa R. M. Hanssen, Mara A. Yerkes

“…To facilitate lasting change, NGOs should focus more on educational and advocacy roles and collaborate to reduce costs and enhance effectiveness. This strategic shift is essential for creating sustainable, inclusive health care solutions that ensure UMs are integrated into the regular healthcare system, thereby upholding the principles of equity and justice.…”
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Lightweight convolutional neural networks using nonlinear Lévy chaotic moth flame optimisation for brain tumour classification via efficient hyperparameter tuning by Amin Abdollahi Dehkordi, Mehdi Neshat, Alireza Khosravian, Menasha Thilakaratne, Ali Safaa Sadiq, Seyedali Mirjalili

“…Additionally, optimising the hyperparameters of deep CNNs, although critical for enhancing model performance, is challenging due to the high computational costs involved, making it difficult without access to high-performance computing resources. …”
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Health complexity assessment in primary care: A validity and feasibility study of the INTERMED tool. by Camila Almeida de Oliveira, Bernardete Weber, Jair Lício Ferreira Dos Santos, Miriane Lucindo Zucoloto, Lisa Laredo de Camargo, Ana Carolina Guidorizzi Zanetti, Magdalena Rzewuska, João Mazzoncini de Azevedo-Marques

“…Having complex health needs is associated with poorer clinical outcomes and higher healthcare costs. Care management for people with health complexity is increasingly recommended in primary health care (PHC). …”
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Experimental Evaluation of Residual Oil Saturation in Solvent-Assisted SAGD Using Single-Component Solvents by Fernando Rengifo Barbosa, Amin Kordestany, Brij Maini

“…Even though SAGD has been successful in highly viscous oil recovery, it is still a costly technology because of the large energy input requirement. …”
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Histopathological and immunohistochemical characterization of pulp tissue reaction to ACTIVA BioACTIVE base/liner in primary teeth pulpotomy: a randomized clinical trial by Shaimaa M. Mahfouz Omer, Heba Abdul Fattah Elsaied, Wafaa Yahia Alghonemy, Shaimaa S. EL-Desouky

“…Abstract Background Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is the gold standard pulpotomy agent with some shortcomings, such as lengthy setting time, difficult manipulation, and a costly price. A new bioactive material, ACTIVA BioACTIVE Base/Liner, may prevail over these drawbacks. …”
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Association between serum anion gap trajectory and mortality in hospitalized patients with sepsis: an analysis of the MIMIC-IV database by Lijuan Jing, Xiaopeng Shi, Lijun Xu, Xiangmei Zhao, Faliang Li, Lijie Qin

“…BackgroundSepsis remains a leading cause of mortality in intensive care units (ICUs), with high morbidity and healthcare costs worldwide. The serum anion gap (AG), a marker of metabolic acidosis, has been associated with adverse outcomes in various critical illnesses. …”
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Adaptive Grazing and Land Use Coupling in Arid Pastoral China: Insights from Sunan County by Bo Lan, Yue Zhang, Zhaofan Wu, Haifei Wang

“…The results show that 2017 was a turning point in grassland–bare land dynamics: grassland trends shifted from positive to negative, whereas bare land trends turned from negative to positive; strong coupling but low early coordination (C > 0.95; D < 0.54) were present due to institutional lags, infrastructural gaps, and rising rental costs; resilient grassroots networks bolstered coordination during COVID-19 (D ≈ 0.78 in 2023); and institutional voids limited scalability, highlighting the need for integrated subsidy, insurance, and management frameworks. …”
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Time Series Analysis of Solar Power Generation Based on Machine Learning for Efficient Monitoring by Umer Farooq, Muhammad Faheem Mushtaq, Zahid Ullah, Muhammad Talha Ejaz, Urooj Akram, Sheraz Aslam

“…This study's techniques and insights can help PV plant operators and electricity market stakeholders make informed decisions to optimize the use of generated PV power, minimize waste, plan for system preservation, reduce costs, and facilitate the widespread integration of PV power into the electricity grid.…”
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Использование категории вмененных издержек в управленческом учете и оценке результатов сельскохозяйственного производства... by Галина Владимировна Лебедева, Ирина Борисовна Рудская

“…Using the Category of Opportunity Costs in Management Accounting and Assessing the Results of Agricultural Production // Research in Economic and Financial Problems. 2024. № 2. …”
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Assessment of Potential Environmental Impact: Synthetic and Natural Binders by Gboe Nuushuun Archie, Garnevičius Mantas, Grubliauskas Raimondas

“…Although agricultural binders carry environmental costs associated with farming operations, they have lower environmental impacts than synthetic alternatives, demonstrating their sustainability potential in binder applications.…”
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Whispers of the Earth: Decolonizing Energy for a Just Energy Transformation by Ahmad Fauzi, Cintya Faliana

“…It calls for a&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">reevaluation of the Western perspective on energy, which commodifies it and disregards ecological and&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">social costs. Instead, the paper advocates for a decolonial approach that integrates Indigenous values and&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">ecological stewardship. …”
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