Efficiency of the main application of fertilizers and top dressing of eggplant under drip irrigation on ordinary chernozems of the Rostov region by V. A. Borisov, A. M. Menshikh, V. S. Sosnov

“…During fertigation, there is no need to carry out separate procedures for fertilization and irrigation, operations are combined into one, which reduces time and costs. The Rostov region is characterized by variable climatic conditions, including drought and strong winds. …”
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Depression among older adults in Norway 1995-2019: Time trends, correlates, and future projections in a population study: The HUNT study. by Maria Lage Barca, Eivind Aakhus, Ellen Melbye Langballe, Thomas Hansen, Ragnhild Holmberg Aunsmo, Geir Selbæk, Steinar Krokstad, Bjørn Heine Strand

“…Given the major individual and societal costs of depression, this trend is alarming for societies preparing for the challenges posed by population aging. …”
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Two decades of dental malpractice litigations in Türkiye: a retrospective matched cohort study analyzing legal and clinical outcomes by Esra Yuce, Seymanur Kacdıoglu Yurt

“…Conclusion This study highlights the importance of thorough planning, assessments, and preventive measures in dental practice, particularly in prosthodontics, oral surgery, and implantology, which involve invasive procedures, prolonged treatments, and high costs—factors that contribute to higher patient dissatisfaction and increased malpractice risks. …”
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Identification of duplicate accessions in the pea (<i>Pisum sativum</i> L.) collection at VIR by E. V. Semenova, V. V. Vasipov, I. N. Anisimova

“…Duplicate accessions expand the collection size, thus raising the costs of germplasm maintenance without broadening the genetic diversity.Materials and methods. …”
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Formation of Innovative Environment in the Region as a Key Factor of the Implementation of Efficient Technologies by M. Ya. Veselovsky, A. A. Abdulvagapova

“…The result of the correct state support of innovative business will be the creation of science-intensive enterprises in industry, attraction of private and corporate investments in the innovation sphere, reduction of budgetary costs for the development of new technologies, and the enhancement of the potential of the Chechen Republic through interaction of state bodies and entrepreneurs.…”
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Automated Wall Moisture Detection in Heritage Sites Based on Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for Infrared Imagery by Yu-Chieh Chu, Ya-Yun Huang, Chen-Yu Ye, Shih-Lun Chen

“…However, its reliance on manual interpretation by experts makes the process both time-consuming and costly. This study addresses the challenge of detecting wall moisture; this issue is closely linked to the deterioration of cultural heritage structures. …”
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Pharyngocutaneous fistulas: Predictive factors for occurrence and therapeutic management by Jihene Houas, monia ghammam, Habiba Ben Sghaier, Jawaher Kechiche, Malika El Omri, Mouna Bellakhdher, Wassim Kermani, Mohamed Abdelkefi

“…It significantly increases morbidity, healthcare costs, and hospitalization duration, delaying adjuvant treatments and worsening patient prognosis. …”
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Cultivation technology of the winter soft wheat variety “Aksiniya” in the southern part of the Rostov region by A. V. Alabushev, A. S. Popov, D. M. Marchenko, G. V. Ovsyannikova, A. A. Sukharev

“…The calculation of production profitability has shown that the most effective forecrop for the winter soft wheat variety “Aksiniya” is pea. Low production costs for the forecrop peas ensured the production profitability of 165.6–204.5%, depending on the sowing period. …”
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Should I dive or should I float? Behavioural plasticity of Aedes mariae pupae under predation threat by Giulia Cordeschi, Valentina Mastrantonio, Roberta Bisconti, Nicole Giardiello, Daniele Canestrelli, Daniele Porretta

“…Mosquito pupae exhibit active diving behaviour in response to threats, which is energetically costly due to their positive buoyancy. Whether pupae are able to adjust diving behaviour according to environmental conditions, balancing predator avoidance and energy expenditure, remains poorly understood. …”
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Association between physicians' interaction with pharmaceutical companies and their clinical practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Hneine Brax, Racha Fadlallah, Lina Al-Khaled, Lara A Kahale, Hala Nas, Fadi El-Jardali, Elie A Akl

“…Out of the 19 studies, 15 found a consistent association between interactions promoting a medication, and inappropriately increased prescribing rates, lower prescribing quality, and/or increased prescribing costs. The remaining four studies found both associations and lack of significant associations for the different types of exposures and drugs examined in the studies. …”
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Causes and Associated Factors of Neonatal Readmission at Ayatollah Mousavi Hospital, Zanjan (2020–2023) by Nahid Jafari, azam maleki, aida ghaffari, mohammadmahdi talebi

“…Background and purpose: Neonatal readmissions incur significant costs to the healthcare system. Identifying the causes of neonatal readmissions is therefore crucial. …”
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I-AIR: intention-aware travel itinerary recommendation via multi-signal fusion and spatiotemporal constraints by Xiao Cui, Zhihua Wang, Ping Li, Qiang Xu

“…Our custom itinerary optimization heuristic balances user interest with travel and waiting costs, directly aligning recommendation with practical route planning. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of rational drug prescribing in Nigerian Navy by Ahmadu Shehu Mohammed, Babatunde Enitan Ogunnowo, Odekunle Bola Odegbemi

“…Abstract Background Rational Drug Prescribing (RDP) optimizes therapeutic outcomes by aligning medication use with patient needs while minimizing risks and costs. Irrational prescribing, however, remains prevalent globally and in resource-constrained settings like Nigeria. …”
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Identification of developmental and reproductive toxicity of biocides in consumer products using ToxCast bioassays data and machine learning models by Donghyeon Kim, Siyeol Ahn, Jinhee Choi

“…Biocides in consumer products are widely encountered in daily life, yet DART assessments often require substantial animal testing and are costly, leading to significant data gaps for these chemicals. …”
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Factors Influencing Households’ Willingness to Pay for Advanced Waste Management Services in an Emerging Nation by Shahjahan Ali, Shahnaj Akter, Anita Boros, István Temesi

“…It is recommended that government interference be affected through various approaches, as listed below: support for public–private sector undertaking and disposal, an extensive cleaning campaign, decentralized management, cutting waste transport costs, and privatization of some waste management systems. …”
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ICT Enabled Learning and Teaching Innovations in Higher Education by G. Kabatangare, Tumuhairwe

“…These challenges include the unavailability of adequate ICT resources in higher education institutions, low student to ICT ratios, ICT illiteracy, ineffective curriculum development to suit electronic learning and teaching models, lack of appropriate ICT skills by the higher education stakeholders, limited or no access to power, costly internet access and challenges in the preparation, planning and maintenance of quality in the standardization of locally developed intellectual content. …”
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Relationship Between Performance Management Practices and Organizational Effectiveness in Kabale District Uganda: A Case Study of Stanbic Bank. by Orikiriza, Brendah

“…It was also found that 73 % of the respondents said that performance evaluation manages people and maximizes profitability, 67% said it helps in telling the costs incurred 60% said that performance evaluation examines performance according to the set goals 57% said that performance evaluation helps managers assess that what was contracted and 53% said it achieves information for promotion, demotion, and development. …”
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Urban Development and Business Growth: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality. by Natukwatsa, Doreen

“…According to the questionnaire also, infrastructure is relevant to trade facilitation, particularly in minimizing trade costs and further enhancing competitiveness. The study concludes that Urbanization is a complex issue that must be assessed not only in terms of urbanization speed or effects of business growth. …”
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Microfinance and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Rukiga District: A Case Study of Muhanga Town Council Rukiga District. by Aturinda, Betas

“…Additionally, microfinance institutions were advised to consider reducing interest rates to incentivize more SMEs, particularly those in Muhanga Town Council, to access loans at lower costs, thereby potentially boosting business performance.…”
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Investigating the Performance of Epoxy Concentrations in the Self-Healing of Concrete. by Manzi, Evans Evalist

“…Traditional methods of repair often involve human intervention and significant costs. In recent years, the concept of self-healing concrete has gained traction as a potential solution to mitigate the impact of cracks and enhance the longevity of structures. …”
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