On the treatment of connecting conditions and the choice of admissible functions in energy method to investigate band gap characteristics of periodic beams by Yuta KONNO, Takahiro TOMIOKA

“…Research on band gap formation in mechanical structures has recently gained considerable attention, and there is a need for analytically versatile and cost-effective methods to address the band gap effect in various structural elements. …”
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Factors Influencing the Safety Enhancement and Cost Reduction in Site Layouts of Construction Projects by Amirhossein Javaherikhah, Payman Alimohammadi, Hadi Sarvari, David J. Edwards, Daniel W. M. Chan, Clara Cheung

“…Additionally, we prioritized the factors based on their relative importance using the fuzzy analytic network process (FANP). This research provides a practical framework for CSL optimization that helps improve safety and reduce costs in construction projects.…”
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A Review of Degradation and Reliability Analysis of a Solar PV Module by Zafar Ullah Khan, Adnan Daud Khan, Khalid Khan, Soliman Abdul Karim Al Khatib, Shahbaz Khan, Muhammad Qasim Khan, Abid Ullah

“…Lastly, we briefly describe any potential research gaps and briefly list some suggestions for additional research.…”
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LITERATURE REVIEW ON RELIABILITY, OPTIMIZATION, AND PERFORMABILITY ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS by S. Z. Taj

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Low-Cost Microalgae Cell Concentration Estimation in Hydrochemistry Applications Using Computer Vision by Julia Borisova, Ivan V. Morshchinin, Veronika I. Nazarova, Nelli Molodkina, Nikolay O. Nikitin

“…Traditional methods, such as manual counting with a hemocytometer, are time-consuming and prone to human error, while automated systems are often costly and require extensive training data. This paper presents a low-cost, automated approach for estimating cell concentration in <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> suspensions using classical computer vision techniques. …”
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Filling in socio‐ecological knowledge gaps to support marine spatial planning in data‐scarce areas: Example from Zanzibar by Elina A. Virtanen, Niina Käyhkö, Zakaria Khamis, Muhammad Juma Muhammad, Hashim Muumin, Mohammed Habib, Ville Karvinen, Juho Lappalainen, Meri Koskelainen, Niko Kulha, Markku Viitasalo

“…Drawing from an institutional cooperation project in Zanzibar, Tanzania, we share our experience and demonstrate how to fill in socio‐ecological data gaps to support the development of MSP in areas with limited data availability. …”
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Digital Twins and AI Decision Models: Advancing Cost Modelling in Off-Site Construction by Joas Serugga

“…This study addresses this gap by proposing a new cost model integrating Digital Twin (DT) technology and AI-driven decision models for modular housing in the UK. …”
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Life-Cycle Maintenance Cost Model for Concrete Bridges Using Markovian Deterioration Curves by Kleopatra Petroutsatou, Theodora Vagdatli, Nikolaos Louloudakis, Panagiotis Panetsos

“…Long-term deterioration of concrete bridges is a natural process that requires prudent maintenance actions throughout the bridge’s life-cycle. …”
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The cost of typhoid illness in low- and middle-income countries, a scoping review of the literature. by Frederic Debellut, Alena Friedrich, Ranju Baral, Clint Pecenka, Emmanuel Mugisha, Kathleen M Neuzil

“…The economic burden related to typhoid fever can be considerable, both for healthcare providers and households, and should be accounted for in the decision-making process. We aimed to understand the breadth of the evidence on the cost of typhoid fever by undertaking a scoping review of the published literature. …”
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Thermal Behaviour Analysis and Cost-Saving Opportunities of PCM-Integrated Terracotta Brick Buildings by A. Chelliah, Shaik Saboor, Aritra Ghosh, Karolos J. Kontoleon

“…To conclude, the findings of this study suggest a suitable way to improve the decision-making process of building design, while bridging the performance gap in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability.…”
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A novel, low-cost clay ceramic membrane for the separation of oil-water emulsions by Dema Almasri, Yehia Manawi, Suhde Makki, Nafia Tasneem, Simjo Simson, Iman Abdel-Hadi, John Agcaoili, Jenny Lawler, Viktor Kochkodan

“…Ceramic membranes are relatively high in cost due to the cost of raw materials (metal oxides) as well as the energy required during the sintering stage of the fabrication process. …”
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A Review of Microreactors for Process Intensification by Crizha Ann Bugay, Mae Czarella Caballas, Steven Brian Mercado, Jason Franco Rubio, Patricia Kayla Serote, Patrick Norman Villarte, Rugi Vicente C. Rubi

“…Challenges include automation, integration, finding optimal configurations, process optimization, and cost analyses. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for widespread adoption in industries like pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals. …”
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Estimation of intangible quality costs using neutrosophic AHP-TOPSIS, Neutrosophic Sets and systems by Yaité Pérez Mayedo, Yadira Velázquez Labrada, Néstor Miguel Álvarez Álvarez, Leonardo Rafael Pérez Molina, Maikel Leyva Vázquez, Shakila Devi G T

“…The results validate the importance of neutrosophy in the decision-making process under uncertainty in quality cost management. …”
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The use of cost analysis in examinations of health coaching interventions: a scoping review protocol by Bo Kim, Jason G Smith, Maura Dougherty, Sophia M Bartels, Steven B Zeliadt, Justeen Hyde

“…This scoping review aims to identify gaps in the literature and help set a research agenda regarding the costs of health coaching implementation and its impacts.Methods and analysis The scoping review will be structured according to Levac et al’s enhancement to Arksey and O’Malley’s framework for conducting scoping reviews. …”
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Life cycle assessment and life cycle cost of tofu production and its extended recycling scenario by S. Hartini, A.N. Fatliana, N.U. Handayani, P.A. Wicaksono, B.S. Ramadan, T. Matsumoto

“…Life cycle cost analysis yielded a net value of 1.33 United States dollars for the cradle-to-grave process and 38.16 United States dollars for the cradle-to-cradle process. …”
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Bridging the Gaps: Examining the Impact of Technology-Based Active Learning in Workplace Safety Training Through a Systematic Literature Review by Simona Margheritti, Sofia Marcucci, Massimo Miglioretti

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Charm Purple Coloring Process for Brass Zipper by LIU Yan, TANG Chun-bao, LI Yong, WANG Yong-sen

“…The thickness of the coloring film was about 400 nm. The process was completed by one-step route with simple operation, stable performance and low cost. …”
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Care Management and Cost Control in Pediatric Accountable Care Organizations: A Comparative Case Study by Ann Scheck McAlearney, Jennifer L. Hefner, Rajitha D. Venkatesh, Daniel M. Walker

“…For this comparative analysis, the aim was to study both pediatric and adult accountable care organizations to identify differences in accountable care organization development and management practices that may exist, focusing in particular on process aspects that might vary. Our study found that pediatric accountable care organizations have unique approaches to care management and cost control. …”
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Identifying Priority Conservation Areas in Shennongjia National Park Based on Monetary Costs and Zonation Model by Weixuan Ding, Liangyi Huang, Jirong Guang, Jingya Zhang

“…Compared to the alternative method, our study clarified the spatial distribution and types of costs in the process of national park construction, providing a quantitative basis and scientific guidance for future fiscal investment directions, methods, and responsible entities. …”
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Advanced optical receiver architectures for ultra-high capacity but low-cost short-reach optical interconnects by Honglin JI, Xueyang LI, Zhixue HE, Weisheng HU, Shieh William

“…The deployment of emerging network infrastructure such as hyper-scale datacenters urgently requires ultra-high capacity but low-cost short-reach optical interconnects.Conventional intensity modulation and direct detection possesses a simple receiver structure but can only recover the intensity information, which restrains the capability of further scaling up the system capacity.Standard coherent detection can deliver high-order modulation formats and achieve high-capacity transmission.Nevertheless, the coherent transceiver requiring expensive narrow-linewidth laser sources and computation-intensive digital signal processing precludes its wide applications in short-reach systems.The advanced direct-detection optical receivers aim to combine the advantages of both direct detection and coherent detection and bridge the gap between them.Therefore, the advanced optical receivers are mainly based on self-coherent detection.Advanced single-polarization, dual-polarization, and few-mode optical receiver architectures wereintroduced.The proposed advanced optical receivers can retrieve the optical field via direct detection without using the narrow-linewidth lasers, which enables the realization of ultra-high capability but low-cost short-reach optical interconnects.…”
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