Optimizing appliance scheduling for utility and budget in smart energy systems under inclining block rate tariffs by Ahmed Shaban, Mohamed Salhen, Mohamed A. Shalaby, Tamer F. Abdelmaguid

“…The model offers a scalable, budget-aware framework to support smart energy management and PV adoption across Egyptian households and similar emerging-economy contexts.…”
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Defining the Optimal Ranges of Tourist Visits in UNESCO World Heritage Caves with Rock Art: The Case of El Castillo and Covalanas (Cantabria, Spain) by Angel Fernandez-Cortes, Eduardo Palacio-Perez, Tamara Martin-Pozas, Soledad Cuezva, Roberto Ontañon, Javier Lario, Sergio Sanchez-Moral

“…These two caves are currently open to tourism and boast an exceptional archaeological heritage that includes magnificent examples of Palaeolithic cave art. …”
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Trusted Energy-Aware Hierarchical Routing (TEAHR) for Wireless Sensor Networks by Vikas, Charu Wahi, Bharat Bhushan Sagar, Manisha Manjul

“…Moreover, we explore the scalability of TEAHR across large networks as well as its performance in computationally constrained contexts. We have verified through our detailed investigation that the energy metrics used uniquely in TEAHR extend the life of the network while increasing data routing trust and trustworthiness. …”
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Cooperative control method for multi-agent ground fracturing truck group based on offline reinforcement learning by RuYi Wang, HuiShen Jiao, YingCheng Tian, Yi Zhao, SiQi Wang, Ke Zhang, Bo Huang, QinRui Sun, DanDan Zhu

“…Abstract The increasing scale of unconventional oil and gas resource development has driven the demand for complex fracturing technologies. …”
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Development and evaluation of optimized PCR and indirect ELISA for the detection of Morganella morganii in dairy cows by Meihua Zhang, Jiayi Li, Jianfeng Xue, Huiling Xu, Muzi Li, Yibo Xia, Changxi Qi, Pu Zhang, Yongxia Liu, Jianzhu Liu

“…IntroductionMorganella morganii (M. morganii) is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen, whose increasing virulence and antibiotic resistance negatively impact dairy cow health and productivity, raising concerns in livestock health management. …”
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Network Meta-Analysis of Factors Influencing the Carbon Sink Capacity of Urban Park Green Spaces by Yutong JI, Tianyi LIN, Lian LIU, Xiong LI

“…The research categorizes and statistically analyzes various factors currently involved in relevant research that affect the carbon sink capacity of urban park green spaces, whose interactions and cumulative impacts are assessed using the network Meta-analysis method. …”
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Health and economic evaluation of cytomegalovirus vaccination strategy among young women in China: a modelling study by Bin Zhang, Gang Qin, Jun-Tao Shu, You-Jia Wu, Yin-Hua Jiang, Yi-Wen Ge, Meng-Zhao Yin

“…The vaccine was assumed to have 50% coverage and 50% efficacy for the first 5 years, with efficacy gradually decreasing over the next 15 years, costing US$300 per treatment course. …”
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