Neuro-Evolution of Augmenting Topologies for Dynamic Scheduling of Flexible Job Shop Problem by Jian Huang, Yarong Chen, Jabir Mumtaz, Liuyan Zhong

“…The NEAT algorithm harnesses the features of dynamic flexible job shop scheduling problems (DFJSPs) to devise heuristic rules for job selection and machine allocation, synthesizing these rules into coherent scheduling strategies. …”
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3D-Printing for Analytical Ultracentrifugation. by Abhiksha Desai, Jonathan Krynitsky, Thomas J Pohida, Huaying Zhao, Peter Schuck

“…Facilitated by modern open-source design and fabrication paradigms, we believe 3D printed centerpieces and AUC accessories can spawn a variety of improvements in AUC experimental design, efficiency and resource allocation.…”
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Support on four paws—does the integration of a therapy dog reduce anxiety and increase positive affect in spider phobics during in vivo exposure therapy?: study protocol for a para... by Tanja Michael, Moritz Nicolai Braun, Monika Equit, Johanna Lass-Hennemann

“…(H5) The treatment in the dog group is not inferior to the treatment in the control group.Methods and analysis In this parallel randomised controlled trial of two groups, n=88 participants (spider phobics without: a current diagnosis of a mental disorder other than a specific phobia, insect bite allergy, dog hair allergy, fear of dogs, current psychopharmacological treatment, and current psychotherapeutic treatment; the sample size calculation is based on the results from our previous study) are randomly allocated (with a 1:1 allocation as per a computer-generated randomisation schedule) to either an ambulant one-session in vivo exposure treatment of spider phobia with a therapy dog (dog group) or without a dog (control group). …”
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Systematic review on the cost of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) by Anika Ruisch, Miranda Iodice, Ishani Mathur, Sara Harris, Damian G. Walker, Richmond Owusu, Justice Nonvignon, Colin Gilmartin

“…Adopting a standardized costing approach for mature SMC programmes could provide a better understanding of resource requirements and costs while enhancing study comparability across settings, better informing future resource allocation and improving efficiency.…”
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Research on Optimal Portfolio Based on Markowitz Model-Taking the U.S. Stock Market as an Example by Feng Xi

“…This paper takes Markowitz mean-variance model as the theoretical framework, on the basis of which the actual data of five stocks and SPX between May 2001 and May 2021 are used, and EXCEL is used to conduct empirical analysis to obtain the weights, minimum standard deviation, and yield curves of each stock, and ultimately the efficient frontier as well as the optimal asset allocation. …”
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Management and utilization of the Fund for Innovative Medicines: a multistakeholder qualitative survey on regional and local practices by Andrea Vitagliano, Marzia Bonfanti, Chiara Lucchetti, Andrea Marcellusi

“…Conclusion: This analysis contributed to a better awareness of the current FFI management process through a multi-level and multi-professional methodology. …”
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Standardized methodology for calculating the cost of medical care funded by government sources by M. A. Sdvizhkova, S. A. Kovaleva, D. V. Fedyaev, V. V. Omelyanovskiy

“…Current challenges in healthcare include an increase in life expectancy and in medical care (MC) needs, thereby putting pressure on the limited resources of the Russian healthcare system. Efficient allocation of financial resources is becoming a priority. …”
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Investment Decisions as a Moderator in Capital Structure, Firm Size, Profitability, and Firm Value by Erni Ghuri, Zulfikar Zulfikar

“… This research investigates how financial leverage, firm size, and profitability influence firm valuation, with capital allocation choices examined as a moderating variable. …”
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Evaluating accountability, transparency, and bias in AI-assisted healthcare decision- making: a qualitative study of healthcare professionals’ perspectives in the UK by Saoudi CE Nouis, Victoria Uren, Srushti Jariwala

“…Results Participants reported notable gains in diagnostic efficiency and resource allocation, underscoring AI’s potential to reduce turnaround times for routine tests and enhance detection of abnormalities. …”
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An Ontology Proposal for Implementing Digital Twins in Hospitality: The Case of Front-End Services by Moises Segura-Cedres, Desiree Manzano-Farray, Carmen Lidia Aguiar-Castillo, Rafael Perez-Jimenez, Victor Guerra-Yanez

“…Simulations and historical data analysis enable forecasting demand fluctuations and optimizing check-in/check-out processes. …”
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Determinants of receiving government support by small and medium-sized enterprises in Russia by Iuliia N. Naidenova, Petr A. Parshakov, Aleksey O. Smirnov

“…The study offers tools for analyzing the determi nants of government support for SMEs and highlights the importance of this analysis for more efficient allocation of government resources.…”
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Day-ahead photovoltaic power generation forecasting with the HWGC-WPD-LSTM hybrid model assisted by wavelet packet decomposition and improved similar day method by Ruxue Bai, Jinsong Li, Jinsong Liu, Yuetao Shi, Suoying He, Wei Wei

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Optimal Scheduling of the Wine-Bottling Process: A Multi-Dependency Model with Hydraulic Considerations by Luis Lillo Otarola, Hanns de la Fuente-Mella, Alonso Peña Domarchi, Abhishake Kundu, José Ceroni-Díaz

“…The results of the model allow for reduced processing times and improved batch allocation, highlighting the importance of considering hydraulic and operational variables for more precise planning. …”
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BIM and AI Integration for Dynamic Schedule Management: A Practical Framework and Case Study by Heap-Yih Chong, Xinyi Yang, Cheng Siew Goh, Yan Luo

“…This research advances the theoretical foundation of BIM-AI integration and provides practical insights for improving scheduling efficiency and project outcomes in the construction industry. …”
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Cost-aware strategies for enhancing energy resilience in microgrids via stationary and mobile resources by S.M. Safayet Ullah, Kouhyar Sheida, Farzad Ferdowsi, Terrence Chambers

“…The primary goal of this research study is to enhance energy resilience with a focus on cost efficiency. To achieve this objective, two key objectives have been identified: (1) reducing unserved loads, and (2) implementing cost-effective resource allocation strategies. …”
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Land Use Transition and Regional Development Patterns Under Shared Socioeconomic Pathways: Evidence from Prefecture-Level Cities in China by Xiaodong Zhang, Mingjie Yang, Rui Guo, Yaolong Li, Fanglei Zhong

“…These findings provide empirical evidence for optimizing land allocation policies during China’s economic transition.…”
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Design and optimization of distributed energy management system based on edge computing and machine learning by Nan Feng, Conglin Ran

“…The system reduces data transmission latency and improves energy scheduling efficiency by performing real-time data processing and analysis on edge devices. …”
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Logistics demand prediction using fuzzy support vector regression machine based on Adam optimization by Jing Quan, Yiwen Peng, Liyun Su

“…Precise prediction of logistics demand is essential for optimizing resource allocation efficiency, which is the core focus of this research endeavor. …”
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Water-rights enforcement in Abshar Irrigation District, Central Iran: Leveraging water accounting for improved standard operating procedures by Amir Reza Khakpour, S. Mehdy Hashemy Shahdany, Jaber Soltani

“…New Hydrological Insights for the Region: Hydrological assessments, including surface and groundwater resource allocation and hydraulic analysis, were conducted. Surface water distribution was simulated for a one-year operation under various drought-induced scenarios, and groundwater extraction was quantified for individual farmer cooperatives. …”
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Oil, gas, geological and seismic zoning of the territory of Iraq based on innovative technologies of space photography by V. M. Kharchenko, A. Al-Hasrachi, T. V. Ibragimova, A. E. Nerkararyan

“…The research methodology is based on well-established methods of group geological survey, system-aerospace methods in combination with geophysical methods and virtually unknown methods of geodynamic analysis, ore-oil- and-gas-geological zoning, structural-metric method and method of interpretation of central-type structures and lineaments with allocation of geodynamic centers, compression and extension (vacuum) zones, interference zones and subvertical destruction zones. …”
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