Machine learning and microsimulation techniques on the prognosis of dementia: A systematic literature review. by Ana Luiza Dallora, Shahryar Eivazzadeh, Emilia Mendes, Johan Berglund, Peter Anderberg

“…<h4>Background</h4>Dementia is a complex disorder characterized by poor outcomes for the patients and high costs of care. After decades of research little is known about its mechanisms. …”
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Optimization of Injection-Molding Process Parameters for Weight Control: Converting Optimization Problem to Classification Problem by Peng Zhao, Zhengyang Dong, Jianfeng Zhang, Yi Zhang, Mingyi Cao, Zhou Zhu, Hongwei Zhou, Jianzhong Fu

“…This method only requires a small amount of experiment samples and thus can reduce cost and time. This method has the potential to be widely promoted in the optimization of injection-molding process parameters.…”
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Performance of Chickpea (Cicer aerietinum L.) Varieties as Influenced by Bio-Inoculation at Southeastern Highlands of Ethiopia by Regassa Ayana Bayisa, Dechassa Hirpha Dibaba

“…Considering the current fertilizer supply and cost challenges, field experiments were carried out without inorganic fertilizer input to assess the effect of Rhizobium strain CP-018 on chickpea varieties, viz., local, Arerti, Natoli, and Habru. …”
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A novel trajectory segmentation and compression approach for moving objects based on arc and polyline integration by Zhihong Ouyang, Lei Xue, Feng Ding, Mingxing Fang

“…To evaluate the compression effect, two indexes applicable for arc and line integrated compression are established based on perpendicular Euclidean distance and geometric transformation cost. Experiments with both the real and simulated trajectory data are implemented. …”
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A novel economic load dispatch method of microgrid based on hybrid slime mould and genetic algorithm by Wei Ba, Wei Sun, Chunjiang Zhao, Qi Li

“…The GSMA spends minimum dispatch cost and achieves the best dispatch results compared to other algorithms. …”
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Preparation of Super - Hydrophobic Coating on the Surface of Mine Water Flowing and Its Scale Inhibition Mechanism by JU Zeng - xin, HU Li - na, NIGATI Yusufu

“…In the process of desalination of mine water, due to the high hardness of the water quality, the surface of equipment and pipelines were scaled, which affected the efficiency of water production and improved the cost of water production. In this work, a superhydrophobic coating was prepared on the surface of stainless steel 316 substrate by spraying method, and a comparative experimental study of CaCO3&#x00A0;scaling was carried out. …”
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A qualitative study of classical Chinese medicine in community health focusing on self-care: practitioner and staff perspectives by Alaia Harvie, Amie Steel, Jon Wardle

“…The rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally in recent decades has led to a need for cost-effective and scalable health care interventions to address lifestyle risk for NCDs in the community. …”
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Evaluating China’s Belt and Road Railway Projects in Nigeria: Infrastructure Gains and Strategic Risks by Adedeji Daniel Gbadebo

“…The study highlights critical policy implications, including the need for renegotiated BRI terms to enhance local enterprise participation, rigorous cost-benefit assessments before loan engagements, and strengthened governance frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability. …”
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Stimulation Study of Gene Pyramiding in Animals by Marker-Assisted Selection by Fu-ping ZHAO, Qin ZHANG

“…From the perspective of pyramiding target genes merely, the molecular scores selection is the best one, for the purpose of pyramiding target genes and recovering genetic background of the target trait, the index selection is the best one, while from the saving cost point of view, the breeding value selection is the best one; (3) the positive assortative mating is more efficient for gene pyramiding compared with the random mating in the terms of the number of generations of intercross for getting the ideal population.…”
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ESP32-CAM-based Smart Surveillance: Real-time Transmission and Alerts Via Telegram by Fernando Esparza-Segundo, Shany-Lizbeth Enríquez-Arcadio, Juan Carlos Gonzalez-Islas, Alberto Suarez-Navarrete, Ma. de Jesus Gutiérrez-Sanchez

“…The results of the proof-of-concept demonstrate the efficiency and functionality of the video surveillance system, offering users an agile and adaptable solution to diverse technological needs, with an affordable cost and free access. …”
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Concentrating solar power technology in Bangladesh: Potential and challenges for large-scale implementation by Md. Abdu Rabbir Rasul, Nafeem Yasar, Nahid-Ur-Rahman Chowdhury

“…From a technical aspect, keeping an average Thermal Energy Storage (TES) of 6 h, the Capacity Factor (CF%) and for economic feasibility, the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and Net Present Value (NPV) were optimized to determine the best possible blueprint. …”
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Interactive effects of seed priming and genetic diversity on rice germination and early growth under drought stress by Ju-Young Choi, Young-Hwan Ju, Seong-Woo Cho, Jae-Buhm Chun, Sun-Hee Woo, Jun-Ichi Sakagami

“…Drought stress during seed germination and early seedling growth limits water uptake, resulting in poor crop establishment. Hydropriming is a cost-effective method to enhance drought tolerance, but its effectiveness across genetically diverse rice varieties remains unclear. …”
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How to detect occluded crosswalks in overview images? Comparing three methods in a heavily occluded area by Yuanyuan Zhang, Joseph Luttrell, IV, Chaoyang Zhang

“…However, obtaining such data at a large scale is often challenging due to the high cost associated with traditional collection methods. …”
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Predicting suitable habitats and conservation areas for Suaeda salsa using MaxEnt and Marxan models by Yongji Wang, Zhusong Liu, Kefan Wu, Jiamin Peng, Yanyue Mao, Guanghua Zhao, Fenguo Zhang

“…The Marxan model was used to identify priority conservation areas based on habitat suitability and planning cost. Results show that temperature-related variables, soil salinity, and silt content are the most influential factors. …”
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Human-Centric IoT-Driven Digital Twins in Predictive Maintenance for Optimizing Industry 5.0 by Özlem Sabuncu, Bülent Bilgehan

“…In addition to promoting a safer working environment, the suggested approach shows a significant reduction in unplanned downtime and maintenance costs. This research contributes to the development of more resilient, adaptive, and collaborative industrial systems by aligning with the human-centric principles of Industry 5.0. …”
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Bridging the digital readiness gap in palliative home care: A process to data approach by Yousra Odeh, Omar Shamieh

“…Introduction As the population increase and cancer becomes a leading cause of death, there is an increasing need for personalized, technologically aided, and cost-effective home care. Instead of adding more hospital beds, more patients may receive long-term, high-quality treatment at home by transitioning to digital home healthcare systems. …”
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Compact Microstrip-Based Textile Antenna for 802.15.6 WBAN-UWB with Full Ground Plane by Purna B. Samal, Ping Jack Soh, Zahriladha Zakaria

“…The choice of the commercial textiles is also made based on cost efficiency, ease of accessibility, and ease of fabrication using simple tools. …”
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Pathway to mercury-free dentistry: an insight into past, present, and future by Pooja Dudeja, Krishan Kumar Dudeja, Shibani Grover, Harpreet Singh, Zohra Jabin

“…PurposeThe popularity of dental amalgam arises from its excellent long-term performance, ease of use, and low cost. However, there is a concern about the potential adverse health effects arising from exposure to mercury in amalgam. …”
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Neural network-based method for measuring the impacts of epileptic brain activities on cardiac cycles by Cândida H. L. Alves, Gilberto S. Alves, Gilberto S. Alves, Rômulo Kunrath, Mariélia Barbosa L. de Freitas, João Pedro G. Castor, Allan Kardec Barros, Diego Dutra Sampaio, Jonathan Araújo Queiroz

“…This approach’s application of machine learning highlights its potential for non-invasive epilepsy monitoring, providing a cost-effective and accessible solution, especially for vulnerable populations.…”
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Enhancing ground stability with quarry dust columns: A comparative study of ordinary and encased configurations by Srijan Srijan

“…The findings suggest that quarry dust columns, both ordinary and encased, can significantly enhance load-bearing capacity and reduce settlement, making them a cost-effective solution for improving ground stability in construction projects.…”
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