Nutritional associations with decelerated epigenetic aging: vegan diet in a Dutch population by Georges E. Janssens, Jenny van Dongen, Lannie Ligthart, Eco J. C. de Geus, Gajja S. Salomons

“…Abstract Background The 2021 Aging Report of the European Union projected significant increases in healthcare costs, with some member states expecting up to a 60% rise over the next 50 years, primarily due to an aging population and related diseases. …”
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Forecasting the development of poultry farming based on time series by Anatolii Kulyk, Katerina Fokina-Mezentseva, Alla Saiun, Daryna Saiun

“…In addition, the ability to pre-estimate future changes allows enterprises to adapt to market fluctuations, reduce losses, minimise excess costs and make informed management decisions.…”
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Improving the understanding and interpretation of myeloma screening among resident doctors and physician associates: a quality improvement project by Mahmoud Gouda, Hannah Hunter

“…This lack of understanding can lead to unnecessary testing, increasing healthcare costs and potentially exposing patients to avoidable procedures. …”
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Factors Influencing Telemedicine Adoption Among Health Care Professionals: Qualitative Interview Study by Fiona Schürmann, Daniel Westmattelmann, Gerhard Schewe

“…Two coders conducted the coding process independently, achieving an intercoder reliability of 86.14%. …”
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Balancing Innovation and Ethics by Anisa Patel

“…Ethical questions also arise around data privacy, psychological impact, and the need for rigorous scientific validation. By exploring cost concerns and regulatory gaps, this essay underscores the importance of balancing innovation with responsible usage. …”
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Balancing Innovation and Ethics by Anisa Patel

“…Ethical questions also arise around data privacy, psychological impact, and the need for rigorous scientific validation. By exploring cost concerns and regulatory gaps, this essay underscores the importance of balancing innovation with responsible usage. …”
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A Model-Driven Approach Employing DSL and Generation Templates to Accelerate the Development of Conversational Agents for Smart Tourism by Charaf Ouaddi, Lamya Benaddi, Adnane Souha, Hamza Abdelmalek, Abdeslam Jakimi, Rachid Saadane

“…Finally, we validate the proposed approach to demonstrate its effectiveness and applicability in real-world scenarios, reducing development time and avoiding the costs associated with NLP services.…”
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Neurofeedback Therapy Using Electroencephalography (EEG), Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and Galvanic Skin Response (GSR): A Review by Teddy Marcus Zakaria, Armein Zainal R. Langi, Muhamad Sophian Nazaruddin, Isa Anshori

“…The lack of representative datasets for training AI models, the complexities of processing biometric data (EEG, HRV, GSR), and the high infrastructure costs required for implementation are the key barriers to widespread adoption. …”
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Optimising neonatal bubble continuous positive airway pressure: A Somaliland quality initiative by Hawa D. Mahmoud, Sarah C. Kent, Fatima E. Ibrahim, Najma Mohamed, Fatima A. Abdulahi, Meagan N. O'Neal, Priya Kanajam, Ellen K. Diego

“…Contribution: This study outlines low-cost, customisable QI strategies to address commonly encountered gaps for effective bCPAP delivery in low-resource settings without access to commercially available CPAP devices or speciality-trained providers.…”
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Unveiling the third dimension of glass by Faidra Oikonomopoulou

“…Discouraging factors such as the lengthy annealing process required, the to-date non-standardized production and the corresponding high manufacturing costs, have limited cast glass to only a few realized architectural applications. …”
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Modeling and Exploratory Analysis of Discrete Event Simulations for Optimizing Overhead Hoist Transport Systems and Logistics in Semiconductor Manufacturing by Jin-Hyeon Sung, Seong-Hyeon Ju, Seung-Wan Cho, Hak-Jong Joo, Kyung-Min Seo, Bong-Gu Kang

“…The proposed model and analysis method effectively model and optimize OHT systems in semiconductor manufacturing, contributing to improved production efficiency and reduced operational costs. Furthermore, this work can bridge the gap between theoretical modeling and practical complexities in semiconductor logistics.…”
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Patient Burden in Dystonia Diagnosis and Botulinum Toxin Treatment: A Nationwide Survey in Turkey by Rezzak Yilmaz, Nevra Öksüz, Mustafa Ceylan, Bedia Samanci, Ahmet Acarer, Nazlı Durmaz Çelik, Hacer Erdem Tilki, Serhat Özkan, Haşmet Hanağası, Okan Dogu, M. Cenk Akbostancı

“…ABSTRACT Background Understanding real‐world experiences is crucial in determining the potential gaps in patient‐centered healthcare in dystonia. …”
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What are the ethical issues related to telerehabilitation? A critical interpretive synthesis protocol by Marie-Josée Drolet, Dahlia Kairy, Arthur Filleul, Jennifer Sigouin, Anne Hudon

“…By using an iterative and interactive process, a CIS aims to critically examine the literature and develop a theoretical understanding grounded in review studies. …”
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Designing a model of the role of social media in crisis management and digital supply chain resilience by Farhad Jahangiri, Abolfazl Danaei, Mahsa Akbari, Younos Vakil Alroaia

“…This work aimed to minimize financial and time costs while enhancing productivity in the production process until the final delivery of goods and services to customers (Azer & Khorrami, 2021). …”
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A Data-Driven Recommendation System for Enhancing Non-Functional Requirements Elicitation in Scrum-Based Projects by Felipe Ramos, Alexandre Costa, Mirko Perkusich, Luiz Silva, Dalton Valadares, Ademar de Sousa Neto, Felipe Cunha, Hyggo Almeida, Angelo Perkusich

“…<bold>Conclusion:</bold> These findings suggest that our solution supports agile teams by automating non-functional requirement elicitation and enhancing decision-making processes, thereby addressing critical gaps in non-functional requirement integration within Scrum-based projects.…”
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Cyber-Biosecurity Challenges in Next-Generation Sequencing: A Comprehensive Analysis of Emerging Threat Vectors by Nasreen Anjum, Hani Alshahrani, Asadullah Shaikh, Mahreen-Ul-Hassan, Mehreen Kiran, Shah Raz, Abu Alam

“…Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has transformed genomic research and healthcare by enabling the rapid and cost-effective sequencing of DNA and RNA, surpassing traditional techniques such as Sanger sequencing. …”
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Selection of the Most Suitable Tree and Shrub Species for the Afforestation of Iranian Northern Zagros Forests Using AHP and TOPSIS Techniques (Case Study: Perdanan Piranshahr) by Farzad Yavari, Ahmad Alijanpour, Abbas Banj Shafiei, Hossein Azadi, Hadi Beygi Heiderlou

“…Because of the existence of destroyed spots, gaps, and empty spots of tree plant species, three one-kg soil samples from a depth of 0-30 cm were prepared from each of the environmental units. …”
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Enhanced recovery pathway for older people with hip fracture and cognitive impairment in acute hospitals: the PERFECTED research programme including an RCT by Chris Fox, Simon P Hammond, Lee Shepstone, Fiona Poland, Catherine Henderson, Tamara Backhouse, Bridget Penhale, Simon Donell, Martin Knapp, Douglas Lewins, Alasdair MacLullich, Martyn Patel, Opinder Sahota, Toby O Smith, Justin Waring, Jane L Cross

“…Major themes affecting care elements were identified: antipsychotics, behaviours that challenge, cost consequences, communication (between staff and patients, between staff and carers/family, between staff), consenting, constipation, delirium, dementia assessment, deprivation of liberties, discharge processes, end-of-life care, falls, hydration, identification of patients with dementia, incontinence, involving carers, manual handling, minimising ward changes, non-pharmacological interventions, nutrition, pain relief, pressure ulcers, safeguarding vulnerable adults, training in dementia care and ward environment. …”
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Novel Approach Methodologies in Modeling Complex Bioaerosol Exposure in Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Under Climate Change by Esra Atalay-Sahar, Ece Yildiz-Ozturk, Su Ozgur, Arzu Aral, Emre Dayanc, Tuncay Goksel, Ralph Meuwissen, Ozlem Yesil-Celiktas, Ozlem Goksel

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The role of biochar in enhancing soil health & interactions with rhizosphere properties and enzyme activities in organic fertilizer substitution by Aamir Ali, Aamir Ali, Nida Jabeen, Zaid Chachar, Sadaruddin Chachar, Shoaib Ahmed, Shoaib Ahmed, Nazir Ahmed, Azhar Ali Laghari, Zulfiqar Ali Sahito, Rasulov Farruhbek, Zhenping Yang

“…Addressing knowledge gaps related to optimal feedstock selection, pyrolysis conditions, and application rates is essential for maximizing biochar’s potential. …”
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