Modification of accelerated thermal stabilization of polyacrylonitrile fibers by creating an oxygen concentration gradient in the production of carbon fiber by E. A. Trofimenko, T. V. Bukharkina, S. V. Verzhichinskaya

“…The resulting technology regime is promising for the production of high strength (4.5 GPa, 4.9 GPa) PAN fibers at a reduced cost. While maintaining the total thermal stabilization time of PAN at the level of 30 min, which is three times less than the industrial processes used, it was possible to reduce the formation of a heterophase structure, as well as lowering the final processing temperature and reducing the temperature difference between the stabilization zones. …”
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Direct Fuzzy Evaluation of Financial Risk “Chains” of an Organisation by L. V. Fomchenkova, P. S. Kharlamov, K. S. Melikhov

“…The advantage of the methodology should be considered in the comparability of the accuracy of the evaluation and the low cost of modelling.…”
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Urban Energy Transitions: A Systematic Review by Or Yatzkan, Reuven Cohen, Eyal Yaniv, Orit Rotem-Mindali

“…Specifically, it seeks to answer the following research question: how do local authorities implement energy-efficient practices and adopt renewable energy technologies to reduce emissions, optimize cost-effectiveness, and influence urban policy-making? …”
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Occupational stress and its relationship with need le stick injury among emergency department personnel by A Sharifian, O Aminian, L Afshari Saleh

“…Introduction: Emergency personnel are usually exposed to needle stick injuries (NSI) and contamination with HBV, HCV & HIV. The cost of health and psychological effects of such injuries demonstrates the importance of evaluating its risk factors and preventing it. …”
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The burden of disease preventable by risk factor reduction in Serbia by Šipetić Sandra, Bjegović-Mikanović Vesna, Vlajinac Hristina, Marinković Jelena, Janković Slavenka, Terzić Zorica, Atanacković-Marković Zorica, Šaulić Anka, Laaser Ulrich

“…Social preferences should be determined for a comprehensive set of conditions and cost effectiveness analyses of potential interventions should be carried out. …”
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Production Behavior Analysis of Multibranched Horizontal Oil Well considering Reservoir and Well-Type Factors by Shukai Tang, Xiaoxiao Sun, Kai Zheng, Liangbin Xu, Qingwen Kong

“…Fishbone multibranched horizontal well has the advantages of increasing drainage area, reducing drilling number, utilizing existing wells, and saving oilfield development cost, especially for marginal oilfield exploitation. …”
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Digital health technologies in Kurdistan region of Iraq: a narrative review of enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality by Zhinya Kawa Othman, Shuaibu Saidu Musa, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed, Olalekan John Okesanya, Omar Abdulkarim Saeed Alhammadi, Don Lucero-Prisno Eliseo

“…In conclusion, digital health technologies, including machine learning, telemedicine, and electronic health records, have assisted healthcare accessibility and quality in Kurdistan, particularly in underserved areas, by providing immediate access to patient data and facilitating decision-making through clinical decision support tools, remote consultations, and cost-efficient healthcare services.…”
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Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Pediculated Autograft Augmentation of Subscapularis Repair During Total Shoulder Arthroplasty by Tiago Martinho, M.D., Jeanni Zbinden, M.D., Alaa Elsenbsy, M.D., Alexandre Lädermann, M.D.

“…Repurposing the otherwise-discarded tendon brings several mechanical and biological advantages for SSc repair healing at low cost and without donor-site morbidity.…”
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Stimulation of Deprivation Cycles with Spirulina platensis Feed Supplementation on Osphronemus gouramy Physiological Responses by Sorta Basar Ida Simanjuntak, Eko Setio Wibowo, Indarmawan Indarmawan

“…Feed deprivation is done to reduce the cost of production, high production costs due to high feed prices. …”
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ANN and machine learning based predictions of MRR in AWSJ machining of CFRP composites by K. Ramesha, N. Santhosh, B. A. Praveena, Banakara Nagaraj, N. Channa Keshava Naik, Quadri Noorulhasan Naveed, Ayodele Lasisi, Anteneh Wogasso Wodajo

“…The integration of RSM and machine learning (ML) techniques enabled effective optimization of machining parameters, showcasing the potential for cost-effective and high-precision CFRP machining. …”
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Deep Layered Network Based on Rotation Operation and Residual Transform for Building Segmentation from Remote Sensing Images by Shuzhe Zhang, Taoyi Chen, Fei Su, Hao Xu, Yan Li, Yaohui Liu

“…Furthermore, we propose a Multi-Level Dilated Connection (MDC) Module to efficiently capture contextual relationships across different scales at a low computational cost. We conduct comparative experiments with several state-of-the-art models on three datasets, including the Massachusetts dataset, the INRIA dataset, and the WHU dataset. …”
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A Simple and Scalable Assay for Multiplexed Flow Cytometric Profiling of Surface Markers on Small Extracellular Vesicles by Deborah Polignano, Valeria Barreca, Massimo Sanchez, Massimo Sargiacomo, Maria Luisa Fiani

“…Despite recent advances, current analytical methods remain complex, costly, or inaccessible for routine laboratory use. …”
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The competition between human and AI streamers: live streaming strategies in a duopoly market considering consumer heterogeneity by Dequan Zheng, Yuemei Ding, Shizhen Bai

“…Cost disparities can guide strategies and maintain system stability within specific thresholds; (4) Consumer trust and interaction quality not only impact marketing strategies and system stability, but also positively influence adopters’ supply and suppress competitors’ market share; (5) Enterprise preference for streamers influences competitors’ strategies and convergence rates. …”
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Systematic Review on the Use of CCPM in Project Management: Empirical Applications and Trends by Adriano de Oliveira Martins, Vanderlei Giovani Benetti, Fernando Elemar Vicente dos Anjos, Débora Oliveira da Silva, Charles Jefferson Rodrigues Alves

“…Most studies used modeling and simulation, focusing on time reduction, risk mitigation, and cost optimization. A growing trend has been identified toward integrating CCPM with methodologies, such as Scrum, BIM, Lean Construction, Fuzzy FMEA, and predictive algorithms, thereby broadening its applicability in high-complexity scenarios. …”
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Memristor Emulator Circuits: Recent Advances in Design Methodologies, Healthcare Applications, and Future Prospects by Amel Neifar, Imen Barraj, Hassen Mestiri, Mohamed Masmoudi

“…Memristor emulator circuits, implemented using analog, digital, and mixed components, have emerged as practical alternatives, offering tunability, cost effectiveness, and compatibility with existing fabrication technologies for research and prototyping. …”
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Design of digital low-carbon system for smart buildings based on PPO algorithm by Yaohuan Wu, Nan Xie

“…The research results indicate that improving the near-end strategy optimization algorithm can reduce carbon emissions by 2354CO2e, while the lowest operating cost of the model is only 35,000 yuan. The new system can effectively control building costs, reducing commercial building thermal energy costs by 1.1w and industrial building electrical energy costs by 17,000 yuan. …”
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An Autonomous Drone for Avalanche Search and Rescue: Integrating ArduPilot and Tracking-Beacon Detection by Jedrzej Stasik, Tomasz Szandala

“…This is a noteworthy improvement compared to conventional search times – manual rescuer sweeps can take 20–30 minutes or more to locate a victim, even when using transceivers. Furthermore, the cost-effective and open-source nature of our drone solution promotes wide accessibility and adaptability for various SAR scenarios. …”
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Optimizing Citrullus lanatus seed-based coagulation for enhanced phosphate and nitrate removal from agricultural wastewater by Yared Endale, Abreham Bekele Bayu, Zerihun Asmelash Samuel, Seifu Kebede, Eliza Kulbat

“…The treatment not only improves the removal of the major pollutants but is also an eco-friendly and low-cost wastewater treatment process.…”
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A survey on underwater coral image segmentation based on deep learning by Ming Li, Hanqi Zhang, Armin Gruen, Deren Li

“…Image-based coral reef survey technologies have revolutionized the monitoring of coral reefs by offering a cost-effective and noninvasive method for collecting data across large spatial scales and extended periods. …”
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Mapping Drone Applications in Rural and Regional Cities: A Scoping Review of the Australian State of Practice by Christine Steinmetz-Weiss, Nancy Marshall, Kate Bishop, Yuan Wei

“…A drone’s relatively low cost and flexibility in the level of expertise required to operate it has enabled users from novice to industry professionals to adapt a malleable technology to various disciplines. …”
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