Developing Shuffled Frog-Leaping Algorithm (SFLA) Method to Solve Power Load-Constrained TCRTO Problems in Civil Engineering by Xingyu Tao, Heng Li, Chao Mao, Chen Wang, Jeffrey Boon Hui Yap, Samad Sepasgozar, Sara Shirowzhan, Timothy Rose

“…This study aims to develop a modified shuffled frog-leaping algorithm (SFLA) approach in project scheduling to aid decision-makers in identifying the best Pareto solution for time-cost-resource trade-off (TCRTO) problems under the constraint of precedence, resource availability, and on-site peak electricity power load. …”
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An analytic research and review of the literature on practice of artificial intelligence in healthcare by Salma Mizna, Suraj Arora, Priyanka Saluja, Gotam Das, Waled Abdulmalek Alanesi

“…However, AI adoption faces technical challenges related to data quality and bias, ethical and privacy concerns, regulatory and legal considerations, and issues of cost and accessibility. Future trends include advances in AI algorithms and robotics, integration with emerging technologies, and the potential for wider applications in healthcare and rehabilitation. …”
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Public perceptions of artificial intelligence in healthcare: ethical concerns and opportunities for patient-centered care by Kaila Witkowski, Ratna B. Dougherty, Stephen R. Neely

“…In addition, decision self-efficacy was associated with higher levels of comfort with AI, but there were also concerns about losing decision-making control, workforce changes, and cost concerns. A small majority of participants mentioned that AI could be useful for doctors and lead to more equitable care but only when used within limits. …”
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Ab Initio Accuracy Neural Network Potential for Drug-Like Molecules by Manyi Yang, Duo Zhang, Xinyan Wang, BoWen Li, Linfeng Zhang, Weinan E, Tong Zhu, Han Wang

“…The advent of machine learning (ML) in computational chemistry heralds a transformative approach to one of the quintessential challenges in computer-aided drug design (CADD): the accurate and cost-effective calculation of atomic interactions. …”
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Highly Thermal Conductive and Electromagnetic Shielding Polymer Nanocomposites from Waste Masks by Xilin Zhang, Wenlong Luo, Yanqiu Chen, Qinghua Guo, Jing Luo, Paulomi Burey, Yangyang Gao, Yonglai Lu, Qiang Gao, Jingchao Li, Jianzhang Li, Pingan Song

“…Highlights Fabricating low-cost, high-performance, scalable polypropylene (PP)@graphene (G) nanocomposites from recycled PP fibers in waste masks by a simple electrostatic self-assembly hot-pressing method. …”
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Shear Performance of UHPC-NC Composite Structure Interface Treated with Retarder: Quantification by Fractal Dimension and Optimization of Process Parameters by Runcai Weng, Zhaoxiang He, Jiajie Liu, Bin Lei, Linhai Huang, Jiajing Xu, Lingfei Liu, Jie Xiao

“…Prefabricated Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) and cast-in-place Normal Concrete (NC) composite members are increasingly used in bridge engineering because they combine high performance with cost-effectiveness. The bond at the UHPC-NC interface is critical as it directly impacts the composite structure’s safety. …”
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Multi-contrast machine learning improves schistosomiasis diagnostic performance. by María Díaz de León Derby, Charles B Delahunt, Ethan Spencer, Jean T Coulibaly, Kigbafori D Silué, Isaac I Bogoch, Anne-Laure Le Ny, Daniel A Fletcher

“…Overall, this work shows that the use of DF and BF increases the performance of ML models on images from devices with low-cost optics, while retaining the portability, power, and time-to-results of the WHO's diagnostic TPP. …”
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Development of a risk assessment software for cumulative effect by Effah Kwabena Antwi, Gifty Osei, Wiafe Owusu-Banahene, John Boakye-Danquah, Prisca-Maria Okafor, Kobina Korankye, Akua Nyamekye Darko, Priscilla Toloo Yohuno (Apronti)

“…Despite these strengths, the RAFCE's reliance on spreadsheet-based manual data entry and calculations, coupled with the absence of collaborative features, increases the risks of human error and inflates operational costs including time taken to complete an RA.This paper proposes a software implementation of RAFCE to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the RA process. …”
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Clinical and economic impact of a large language model in perioperative medicine: a randomized crossover trial by Yu He Ke, Bernard Soon Yang Ong, Liyuan Jin, Jacqueline Xiu Ling Sim, Chi Ho Chan, Chai Rick Soh, Danny Jon Nian Wong, Nan Liu, Ban Leong Sng, Daniel Shu Wei Ting, Su Qian Yeo, Marcus Eng Hock Ong, Hairil Rizal Abdullah

“…This study evaluates the impact of PEACH (PErioperative AI CHatbot), an LLM-based clinical decision support system, on documentation efficiency, quality, user acceptance, and cost-effectiveness in preoperative consultations. …”
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Dry-printed carbon nanotube film based electrochemical immunosensor for total testosterone detection by Narender Kumar Joon, Jane Besong-Ndika, Elisa Mikkonen, Ville Rajala, Samuel Dulay, Ilkka Varjos

“…The sensing platform utilizes a cost-effective, roll-to-roll processed carbon nanotube (CNT) film as a scaffold. …”
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Over the counter use of topical corticosteroid for skin conditions among patients before attending skin specialist clinic in Nepal: A qualitative study. by Yogesh Poudyal, Nishika Aryal, Anuja Rajbhandari, Mukti Ghimire, Sanjaya Acharya, Shristi Raut, Bishal Joshi, Sunil Pokharel, Phaik Yeong Cheah, Bipin Adhikari

“…In addition, access factors (e.g., distance, cost, time), convenience factors (e.g., ease of presenting at the drug store compared to skin clinic) also influenced the choice for OTC. …”
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GWSC-SegMamba: Gate Wavelet Spatial Convolution Enhanced State Space Model for Multi-Temporal Agricultural Land Segmentation by Yohanes Fridolin Hestrio, Aprinaldi Jasa Mantau, Wisnu Jatmiko

“…The design processes temporal sequences with linear computational cost, incurring about 8-10% additional computational overhead relative to the basic SegMamba and demonstrating enhanced scalability properties compared to transformer-based approaches. …”
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Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Obtained by Green Synthesis from Cuminum cyminum (Cumin) by Kadriye Ozlem Saygi, Eftal Böke, Ramazan Erenler, Birgul Kacmaz, Aysun Ergene

“…Green synthesis is preferred more than chemical and physical methods because it is a biological method in which nanoparticles are easily and rapidly obtained, as well as being environmentally friendly and cost-effective. The Ag@NPs obtained from the reaction were characterized by UV-visible spectrophotometer (UV-vis), Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX). …”
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Evaluating Plant Leaf Tinctures against Maize Weevils (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch.) in Stored Maize (Zea mays L.) under Laboratory Conditions by Shetie Gatew, Abrham Chalew

“…Plant-derived pesticides, on the other hand, are safe for the environment, affect only target insects, have a low application cost, and are easily biodegradable. The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of ethanol leaf tinctures of four selected botanicals against S. zeamais: Brucea antidysenterica (J.) …”
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Growth Performance and Economic Feasibility of Guarana By-products in Diets for Slow-growing Broilers by ANA Santos, JPF Rufino, CC Guimarães, MFS Gomes, JM Mendes, JL Silva Junior, FAL Chaves, MAF Mendonça, AT Oliveira

“…The results suggest that GPEM is suitable for systems prioritizing feed efficiency and cost-effectiveness, while GPUM is better suited for phases requiring higher energy intake and weight gain. …”
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Perceptions, barriers, and challenges of adopting battery-powered landscape equipment in professional maintenance by Kati Kent, Arnold Brodbeck, Mark Hoffman, Bernardo Chaves-Cordoba, Paul C. Bartley

“…Based on these results, future research should aim to fill the existing knowledge gap regarding the long-term operational costs and benefits of battery-powered equipment and gas-powered equipment.…”
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Enhancing antibiotic detection via an aptasensor: the case of ciprofloxacin by Eva Hobeika, Joseph Saab, Souheil Hallit, Isaac-Aaron Morales Frias, Nicole Jaffrezic-Renault, Abdelhamid Errachid

“…Abstract The need for fast, efficient, and cost-effective test systems for antibiotics is surging, to control resistant bacterial strains. …”
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Laboratory and numerical investigation of cutting tool performance using a new small-scale linear cutting machine by Hamid Chakeri, Amin Maleki, Hadi Shakeri, Mohammad Darbor, Hamid Mousapour

“…Abstract Evaluation of the cutting and wear performance of cutting tools in full-face tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for soil and rock formations is critical for accurate project scheduling and cost estimation. The significant investment costs associated with mechanized tunneling necessitate comprehensive laboratory and numerical tests, such as linear cutting tests, to guide machine selection and cutterhead configuration. …”
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Structural Optimization and Comparison Study of Different Configurations of Offshore Wind Turbine Jacket Substructures by N. Fernández Rodríguez, I. Couceiro, X. Nogueira, I. Colominas

“…The differences between the G30 and G90 models highlight the sensitivity of the structural response to the directionality of the loads, which can constitute a limiting factor in the cost reduction of three‐legged jackets. An interesting result of this research is that the added shape design variables for the jacket footprint allowed a significant improvement of the optimized designs.…”
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Evaluation of Various Free Software Options for Catphan 504 Phantom Analysis by Lorena Cunha Fernandes, Maira Ribeiro dos Santos, Leonardo Peres da Silva, Thiago Viana Miranda Lima, Rafael Figueiredo Pohlmann Simões

“…In computed tomography, image quality tests are important to guarantee a correct medical diagnosis and a better cost and benefit for the patient. Purpose: the purpose of this study is to analyse the images reconstructed with different thorax and bone convolution filters using popular free-use software in the field of medical physics, for the Catphan 504 phantom. …”
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