ARE FOOD WASTE AND FOOD LOSS A REAL THREAT FOR FOOD SECURITY? by Mirela PARASCHIVU, Otilia COTUNA, Gheorghe MATEI, Veronica SĂRĂȚEANU

“…The productivity of our food system is reduced by food loss and waste, which can result in lower incomes for farmers and higher costs for food consumers. Food loss and waste occur at different levels along the food chain supply in production, postproduction procedures, processing, distribution and consumption. …”
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A novel approach to overcome black box of AI for optical diagnosis in colonoscopy by Youmin Shin, Jung Ho Bae, Jung Kim, Jinwook Choi, Young-Gon Kim

“…Abstract Accurate real-time optical diagnosis that distinguishes neoplastic from non-neoplastic colorectal lesions during colonoscopy can lower the costs of pathological assessments, prevent unnecessary polypectomies, and help avoid adverse events. …”
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The Production of Zeolite Y Catalyst From Palm Kernel Shell for Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit by Angela Mamudu, Moses Emetere, Felix Ishola, Dorcas Lawal

“…Exorbitant costs of fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) catalysts coupled with their ever-increasing demand have led researchers to develop alternative materials from indigenous sources. …”
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Rockin’ the Subsurface: Learning Geophysics with ‘Electromagnetic Odyssey’ by Katya Alvarez-Molina, Diego Ruiz-Aguilar, Luis Romero Ramos, Guillermo Sánchez Basoco, Alejandro Méndez González

“… In the education of applied geophysics, innovative learning tools are essential to bridge the gap between theory and practical field experience. …”
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International expert consensus on surgery for type 2 diabetes mellitus by Mohammad Kermansaravi, Islam Omar, Nicholas Finer, Carel Le Roux, Miguel A. Carbajo, David Sarwer, Luca Busetto, Jaime Ponce, Jennifer Logue, Helen M. Parretti, Mary O’Kane, Shahab Shahabi, Kamlesh Khunti, Alexandra I. Blakemore, Erik Stenberg, Sally Abbott, Aayed Alqahtani, Ali Aminian, Bassem Amr, Jose M. Balibrea, Rachel L. Batterham, Estuardo Behrens, Deepak L. Bhatt, Paul Chesworth, Pradeep Chowbey, Ken Clare, Manoel Galvao Neto, Yitka Graham, Ramen Goel, Wasim Hanif, Miguel F. Herrera, Kazunori Kasama, Radwan Kassir, Filip K. Knop, Shanu N. Kothari, Jon A. Kristinsson, Barbara McGowan, Andrew McKechnie, Karl Miller, Alex D. Miras, John Morton, Jane Ogden, Ralph Peterli, Jonathan H. Pinkney, Dimitri Pournaras, Sjaak Pouwels, Gerhard Prager, Paulina Salminen, Mireille J. Serlie, Asim Shabbir, Rishi Singhal, Shahrad Taheri, Abd A. Tahrani, Rudolf Weiner, Scott A. Shikora, Kamal Mahawar

“…Abstract Introduction Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) has been an established treatment option for patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but there is a relative paucity of evidence-based guidelines on preoperative, operative, and postoperative considerations concerning metabolic surgery for T2DM patients. To address this gap, we initiated a Delphi consensus process with a diverse group of international multidisciplinary experts. …”
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Unraveling the metabolic landscape of Exophiala spinifera strain FM: Model reconstruction, insights into biodesulfurization and beyond. by Hamta Babaei Naeij, Zahra Etemadifar, John Kilbane, Mohammad Hossein Karimi-Jafari, Sepideh Mofidifar

“…We focused on understanding the cost associated with metabolites in sulfur assimilation pathway to assess economic feasibility, optimize resource allocation, and guide metabolic engineering and process design. …”
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Deep Reinforcement Learning for Dynamic Pricing and Ordering Policies in Perishable Inventory Management by Yusuke Nomura, Ziang Liu, Tatsushi Nishi

“…Finding optimal inventory management policies is essential since inefficient policies can lead to increased waste and higher costs. While many previous studies assume the perishable inventory is processed following the First In, First Out rule, it does not reflect customer purchasing behavior. …”
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Certified Robustness of Antenna Selecting Neural Networks for Massive MIMO Wireless Communications by Jaekwon Kim, Hyo-Sang Lim, Kwanghoon Choi

“…Future wireless systems with massive antennas must balance data rates and RF chain costs. Antenna selection activating only a subset of antennas addresses this challenge. …”
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Generation and L2 vocabulary learning: A classroom action study on the efficacy of the generation desirable difficulty in learning L2 vocabulary by John Duplice

“…While the study failed to demonstrate a clear benefit for the additional effort required by generation tasks, it did not identify significant costs from using generation on the specific population studied, as found in other studies. …”
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Investigating the Behavioral Adoption Intention of Mobile Government Services From the Value-Based Adoption Model Perspective by Isaac Kofi Mensah, Deborah Simon Mwakapesa

“…The findings indicate that perceived usefulness, enjoyment, technical aspects, and perceived costs directly influence the perceived value of m-government services. …”
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Nanoparticles in Drilling Fluids: A Review of Types, Mechanisms, Applications, and Future Prospects by Vasanth Gokapai, Prasad Pothana, Kegang Ling

“…It also reports the challenges and future potential of nanotechnology in drilling, including nanoparticle stability, environmental considerations, and cost concerns. By synthesizing current research and highlighting gaps for further study, this review intends to guide researchers and industry professionals in effectively integrating nanofluid usage to optimize drilling practices and support a more sustainable energy future.…”
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Engineered Magnetic Carbon-Based Adsorbents for the Removal of Water Priority Pollutants: An Overview by H. E. Reynel-Ávila, K. I. Camacho-Aguilar, A. Bonilla-Petriciolet, D. I. Mendoza-Castillo, H. A. González-Ponce, R. Trejo-Valencia

“…Overall, this type of magnetic adsorbents offers an alternative for facing the operational problems associated to adsorption process in water treatment. However, some gaps have been identified in the proper physicochemical characterization of these adsorbents, the development of green and low-cost preparation methods for their industrial production and commercialization, the regeneration and final disposal of spent adsorbents, and their application in the multicomponent adsorption of water pollutants.…”
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Highly Reproducible Automated Tip Coater for In Situ and Operando EC-STM Measurements by Robert Kurczak, Paulina Wira, Anna Futyma, Radosław Wasielewski, Tomasz Kosmala

“…The variability inherent in manual coating methods, influenced by the operator’s skill and a lack of standardization, can lead to inconsistent results, increased research costs, and a greater workload. This study introduces an Automated Tip Coater (ATC) designed to automate and standardize the tip coating process. …”
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Investigating family members’ experiences of the implementation and effectiveness of a youth-focused suicide aftercare service: a qualitative study by Marianne Webb, Hannah Richards, Michelle Lamblin, Dzenana Kartal, Pemma Davies, Natasha Swingler, Jo Robinson

“…Results Eight themes were generated from the thematic analysis: (1) Referral process can be opaque and difficult to navigate; (2) Logistics and costs can be a barrier; (3) Increasing knowledge and skills improves family functioning; (4) The impact on young people’s mental health and functioning – building a solid foundation; (5) Regular and transparent communication with staff facilitates engagement; (6) Family and peer sessions provide valuable support, insights, and skills; (7) Individually tailored program meets the needs of most young people; and (8) Discharge process can be inconsistent and unsupportive. …”
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Determinants of Parental Attitudes towards Children’s Vaccination in Lithuania: An Online Survey by Kamilė Čeponytė, Eglė Narkevičiūtė, Aušra Beržanskytė, Sigita Burokienė

“…The formation of parents‘ attitudes towards children‘s vaccination is a complex process that is determined by parents‘ attitudes towards the health care system, lack of trust in doctors, and gaps in communication about the benefits and risks of vaccination. …”
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Protein structure prediction via deep learning: an in-depth review by Yajie Meng, Zhuang Zhang, Chang Zhou, Xianfang Tang, Xinrong Hu, Geng Tian, Jialiang Yang, Yuhua Yao, Yuhua Yao, Yuhua Yao

“…However, these approaches are often costly, inefficient, and time-consuming. At the same time, the number of known protein sequences far exceeds the number of experimentally determined structures, creating a gap that necessitates the use of computational approaches. …”
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Optimising Contract Interpretations with Large Language Models: A Comparative Evaluation of a Vector Database-Powered Chatbot vs. ChatGPT by P. V. I. N. Saparamadu, Samad Sepasgozar, R. N. D. Guruge, H. S. Jayasena, Ali Darejeh, Sanee Mohammad Ebrahimzadeh, B. A. I. Eranga

“…Frequent ambiguities in contract terms often lead to costly legal disputes and project delays in the construction industry. …”
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Enhancing Coverage and Efficiency in Wireless Sensor Networks: A Review of Optimization Techniques by Rajasekaran S, Shaik Mastan Vali

“…The research aims to synthesize existing knowledge on WSN coverage optimization, identify gaps in current strategies, and guide future studies in this field. …”
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Evaluating Mobile Telecom Apps: An Integrated Fuzzy MCDM Model Using Marketing Mix by Hamzeh Mohammad Alabool

“…For example, the mismatch between what telecom providers offer in their mobile apps and customers’ marketing requirements plays a significant role in determining unmet knowledge and presentation gaps that are related to the marketing domain. This research intends to propose an integrated Fuzzy MCDM model based on 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) and 4Cs (Customer Needs, Cost, Convenience, Communication) models for evaluating mobile telecom applications (MTAs). …”
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An Evaluation of the Tahfiz Qur’an Program Using the Discrepancy Model by Vita Aulia Maryatun, Sony Zulfikasari

“…The program is considered cost-effective based on current resources and benefits delivered. …”
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