Presenting a Framework for Evaluating and Prioritizing Risk of Information Technology Outsourcing: Perspective of Experts in Information Systems Design by abbas Keramati, Homa Samadi, Salman Nazari-Shirkouhi

“…Information technology outsourcing projects have advantages including: reduced costs, improved service quality, creation of competitive advantage, etc. …”
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GAAOA-Lévy: a hybrid metaheuristic for optimized multilevel thresholding in image segmentation by Eman Mahmoud, Salem Alkhalaf, Tomonobu Senjyu, Masahiro Furukakoi, Ashraf Hemeida, Ghada Abozaid

“…Experimental results demonstrate that GAAOA-Lévy outperforms existing methods in terms of Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), computational efficiency, and convergence speed, particularly excelling in three-level thresholding while reducing computational costs for higher thresholds.…”
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The Role of Imaging in Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation by Pasquale Notarstefano, Michele Ciabatti, Carmine Marallo, Mirco Lazzeri, Aureliano Fraticelli, Valentina Tavanti, Giulio Zucchelli, Angelica La Camera, Leonardo Bolognese

“…While limitations persist, including costs, availability, artifacts in device carriers, and lack of standardization, future advances are likely to redefine procedural workflows.…”
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An Augmented Reality-Based Pre-Surgical Navigation System for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement: Development and Phantom Skull Assessment With Unity-Vuforia by Tandin Dorji, Vich Yindeedej, Pakinee Aimmanee

“…However, the procedure encounters challenges due to the insufficient accuracy of anatomical landmarks and the high costs associated with advanced surgical navigation systems. …”
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Parallel Multi-Scale Semantic-Depth Interactive Fusion Network for Depth Estimation by Chenchen Fu, Sujunjie Sun, Ning Wei, Vincent Chau, Xueyong Xu, Weiwei Wu

“…Self-supervised depth estimation from monocular image sequences provides depth information without costly sensors like LiDAR, offering significant value for autonomous driving. …”
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Introduction to block chain technology and potential applications in vascular surgery by Michael C. Wilkinson, MD, Daniel Roh, BS, Sharon C. Kiang, MD, Roger T. Tomihama, MD, MBA

“…Results: This is the first published discussion of potential applications and challenges of BCT in vascular surgery, which includes an advantageous decentralized platform for data storage and surveillance image sharing and wider research capabilities to leverage artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes Potential challenges include high installation and computing costs, social acceptance and regulatory issues, and scalability. …”
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Quality assured spatial dataset of wildfire containment firelines and engagement outcomes 2017 to 2024 by Alexander Arkowitz, Scott M. Ritter, Matthew P. Thompson, Jesse D. Young, Brad Pietruszka, David E. Calkin

“…Abstract The escalation of wildfires in the USA, coupled with rising firefighting costs and decreasing workforce capacity, underscores the critical need to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of containment measures. …”
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Can urban environmental problems be overcome? The case of Skopje–world’s most polluted city by Arsovski Slobodan, Kwiatkowski Michał, Lewandowska Aleksandra, Peshevska Dimitrinka Jordanova, Sofeska Emilija, Dymitrow Mirek

“…Despite associated problems such as congestion, ill health, and premature death, Macedonia’s scarce resources are instead spent on controversial projects, such as ‘Skopje 2014’, involving creating a national identity through massive and extremely costly constructions of neo-classical government buildings, museums and monuments. …”
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Presenting and Solving a Three-layer Supply Chain Model to Maximize Quality and Minimize the Estimated Delivery Time by Elham Nazemi, Mahdi Yousefi Nejad Attari, Mahdi Ghaffari

“…Today, the supply chain and evaluating its costs are of great significance. The number of layers of the supply chain and the structure of the interactions between these layers can play an important role in achieving the optimal performance of the supply chain. …”
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Sociomedical sequels and quality of life in patients of old age group with proximal femoral fractures by T. A. Raskina, Yu. V. Averkieva

“…The sociomedical significance of osteoporosis is determined by its sequels (vertebral and peripheral skeletal fractures) that are responsible for high mortality and disability rates among persons in the old age group and accordingly for high material costs in the health care system.Objective: to study sociomedical sequels and quality of life in patients with proximal femoral fractures in the old age group.Subjects and methods. 956 patients with osteoporotic fractures were followed up. …”
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Boosting Deep Reinforcement Learning with Semantic Knowledge for Robotic Manipulators by Lucía Güitta-López, Vincenzo Suriani, Jaime Boal, Álvaro J. López-López, Daniele Nardi

“…However, its practical deployment is often hindered by the substantial amount of experience required for learning, which results in high computational and time costs. In this work, we propose a novel integration of DRL with semantic knowledge in the form of Knowledge Graph Embeddings (KGEs), aiming to enhance learning efficiency by providing contextual information to the agent. …”
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A Reference Architecture for On-Premises Software-Defined Infrastructure Using Model-Based Systems Engineering by Eric S. Enos, Daniel R. Herber

“…It remains an open question whether these organizations should pursue automation based on value: are the benefits of automation greater than the costs to implement? In order to begin answering the second part of that question, this paper proposes a reference architecture (RA) for software-defined infrastructure (SDI) focused on leveraging infrastructure and management tools in the on-premises data center, using the methods and tools of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) through the Model-Based System Architecture Process (MBSAP).…”
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Rancang Bangun dan Evaluasi Sistem Sortir Otomatis Barang dengan Metode Deteksi Objek YOLO v5 dan Kendali PLC Outseal by Daniel Sutopo Pamungkas, Shendy Saputra, Anastasya Andaresta Pelmelay

“…These findings demonstrate that the proposed system can reduce operational costs and improve productivity for small- to medium-scale industries. …”
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Vanillin from food flavoring products as a cheaper alternative hydrophilic agent for modifying PVDF membranes in the treatment of organic compounds in water by Nurbayani Nurbayani, Aulia Ambarita, Sri Mulyati

“…Membrane fouling is an unavoidable challenge in ultrafiltration, resulting in reduced flux and increased operating costs. Surface modification of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes can improve hydrophilicity and extend membrane lifetime. …”
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Managing wound complications in hypoglossal nerve stimulation: Prevention strategies and criteria for avoiding device explantation by Kai-Yuan Hsiao, Martha Lucía Gutiérrez Pérez, Patrícia S. Cé, Thomaz Fleury Curado

“…These cases highlight the importance of comprehensive risk assessment, adherence to postoperative guidelines, the control of metabolic diseases and individualized management strategies to preserve device functionality while reducing healthcare costs. Notably, this is the first report demonstrating successful device retention in hypoglossal nerve stimulation despite wound dehiscence. …”
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Bacterial microbiota diversity in sheep milk during refrigerated storage under different processing conditions by Xujin Yang, Pengjie Wang, Junrui Wu, Jindi Wu, Jiayuan Liu, Xiaodong Han

“…This research provides valuable insights into bacterial influences on sheep milk under different processing conditions, offering potential for reducing milk losses during transportation, processing, and lowering costs in the dairy industry.…”
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Supply Chain Design Method for Introducing Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Using Network Optimization Model by Taiga Mitsuyuki, Takahiro Shimozawa, Itsuki Mizokami, Shinnosuke Wanaka

“…These processes are expressed as a linear network model, with the objective function set to minimize total transportation and assembly costs. The optimal transportation network is derived by solving the network problem while incorporating constraints such as supply, demand, and transportation capacity. …”
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Self-assessment of Сompetencies as a Tool for Assessing the Effectiveness of Corporate Educational Programs by Dmitrieva M.M., Umnov S.V., Podolsky D.A.

“…The existing tools for assessing the effectiveness of educational programs differ in the degree of effectiveness, applicability, and costs. The self-assessment method, which involves the determination of the level of expression of various qualities by students of educational programs before and after graduation. …”
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Performance of a seeder according to the displacement velocity and furrowing mechanism for fertilizer deposition by Viviane C. dos Santos, Paulo R. A. dos Santos, Isabela O. Lima, Valberto R. F. Pereira, Flávio R. F. Gonçalves, Carlos A. Chioderoli

“…ABSTRACT Agribusiness daily increases the demand for machinery with better efficiency, seeking to reduce operating costs and improve the quality of the sowing process. …”
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Prensa periódica y cultura popular en el Río de la Plata durante el siglo XIX by Hernán Pas

“…It reconsiders the relations between lettered culture and popular culture based on the description of particular textual instances (from El Telégrafo Mercantil to the popular gazettes of Luis Pérez) as well as the scrutiny of the prices and costs of the printed press in Buenos Aires.…”
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