A Systematic Literature Review on Serious Games Methodologies for Training in the Mining Sector by Claudia Gómez, Paola Vallejo, Jose Aguilar

“…The SLR showed SG development methodologies with structured processes that are adaptable to any case study. Additionally, it was found that Virtual Reality, despite its implementation costs, is the most used technology for safety training, inspection, and operation of heavy machinery. …”
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A Column-Generation-Based Exact Algorithm to Solve the Full-Truckload Vehicle-Routing Problem by Toygar Emre, Rizvan Erol

“…Due to the problem-dependent structure of the column generation method and acceleration techniques, a tailored version of them is included in the solution process. Performance analysis, which was conducted using artificial input sets based on the real-life operations of the logistics firm, demonstrates that optimality gaps of less than 1% can be attained within reasonable times even for large-scale instances relevant to the industry, such as 120 customers, 8 product and 8 trailer types, 4 daily time windows, and 40 departure points.…”
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Material Sensing with Spatial and Spectral Resolution Based on an Integrated Near-Infrared Spectral Sensor and a CMOS Camera by Ben Delaney, Sjors Buntinx, Don M. J. van Elst, Anne van Klinken, René P. J. van Veldhoven, Andrea Fiore

“…Measuring the composition of materials at a distance is a key requirement in industrial process monitoring, recycling, precision agriculture, and environmental monitoring. …”
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Poetry in Medicine: oblivious to the obvious by Sheraz Jamal Khan

“…This offers both clinicians and their patients a simple and cost-effective way to process complex emotions. By incorporating poetry into medical education and practice one can improve patient care and clinician well-being.…”
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Systematic review of predictive maintenance practices in the manufacturing sector by Abdeldjalil Benhanifia, Zied Ben Cheikh, Paulo Moura Oliveira, Antonio Valente, José Lima

“…However, there are still gaps in the overall methodologies for measuring the return on investment of PDM implementations, suggesting an essential research direction.…”
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ZnO Nanoparticles by Hydrothermal Method: Synthesis and Characterization by Juan Carlos Anaya-Zavaleta, Antonio Serguei Ledezma-Pérez, Carlos Gallardo-Vega, Joelis Rodríguez-Hernández, Carmen Natividad Alvarado-Canché, Perla Elvia García-Casillas, Arxel de León, Agustín Leobardo Herrera-May

“…Herein, ZnO NPs were synthesized using a hydrothermal method under varied reaction times and adding ammonium hydroxide, which provided an advantage of a low-cost, scalable, low-temperature, and environmentally friendly process. …”
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Green Building Information Modeling Framework for Sustainable Residential Development in Egypt by Mohamed Nabawy, Ahmed Gouda Mohamed, Israa Awad, Ahmed Osama Daoud

“…This study presents a 6D Green Building Information Modeling (BIM) framework designed to enhance sustainability, reduce costs, and optimize construction processes. Integrating energy consumption, carbon footprint, and lifecycle performance metrics, the framework addresses critical gaps in Egypt’s construction sector, including limited technical expertise, high costs, and regulatory challenges. …”
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Assessing Urban Public Space Quality: A Short Questionnaire Approach by Athina Mela, Evgenia Tousi, George Varelidis

“…Its design ensures that evaluations are not time-consuming or resource-intensive, allowing citizen feedback to be seamlessly integrated into various public space management processes rather than being limited to exhaustive and costly research efforts. …”
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The Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceutical Innovation: From Drug Discovery to Clinical Trials by Vera Malheiro, Beatriz Santos, Ana Figueiras, Filipa Mascarenhas-Melo

“…Despite significant advancements, there are still gaps in the application of AI, particularly due to the lack of comprehensive regulation. …”
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Medical equipment donation in low-resource settings: a review of the literature and guidelines for surgery and anaesthesia in low-income and middle-income countries by Isobel H Marks, Hannah Thomas, Marize Bakhet, Edward Fitzgerald

“…Challenges such as infrastructure gaps, lack of technological and maintenance capabilities, and non-prioritisation of essential supplies have previously been highlighted. …”
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Evaluation of specimen rejection rates in the preanalytical phase and nurses’ experiences: a mixed design study by Yasemin Güner, Elif Kılıç Güner, Melek Üçüncüoğlu, Harun Yüksel

“…Specimen rejections during this phase can delay diagnosis and treatment, compromise patient safety, and increase healthcare costs. Understanding the causes of these rejections is essential for quality improvement. …”
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Assessing the adoption and impact of climate-smart agricultural practices on smallholder maize farmers’ livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review by Minentle L. Mnukwa, Lelethu Mdoda, Maxwell Mudhara

“…Economic constraints significantly impacted adoption, with high initial costs reducing uptake by 65% among resource-poor farmers, while credit access improved adoption by 45%. …”
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A Systematic Mapping Study on Machine Learning Techniques Applied for Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance in the Manufacturing Sector by Thuy Linh Jenny Phan, Ingolf Gehrhardt, David Heik, Fouad Bahrpeyma, Dirk Reichelt

“…Efficiency enables the company to maintain the required output while reducing production effort or costs. With the increasing interest in process automation and the Internet of things since Industry 4.0 was introduced, such shop floors are growing in complexity. …”
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State-of-the-Art Fault Detection and Diagnosis in Power Transformers: A Review of Machine Learning and Hybrid Methods by Lebo Dina Mashifane, Bongumsa Mendu, Bessie Baakanyang Monchusi

“…Recent trends in transformer fault diagnosis include the use of advanced monitoring systems and data analysis techniques, and implementing effective FDD strategies can prevent costly repairs, minimize downtime, and enhance the overall reliability of power systems. …”
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Optimizing maritime logistics for sustainable development in Kenya's Blue Economy by Conrad Ochego Mogaka

“…However, challenges remain, including limited port capacity, inefficient customs processes, insufficient cold chain infrastructure, and gaps in workforce training. …”
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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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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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Exploring patient and provider perspectives on health insurance effectiveness in cameroon: a qualitative study by Adanze Nge Cynthia, Bülent Kılıç

“…Result To ensure that the identified themes accurately represented the data and remained distinct, they were systematically reviewed and refined. This process resulted in five main themes: (1) Accessibility and Quality of Healthcare Services, (2) The Financial Paradox of Health Insurance, (3) Structural and Operational Challenges in the Health Insurance Framework, (4) Information Gaps and Awareness about Health Insurance, and (5) Divergent Experiences and Perspectives on Health Insurance Effectiveness. …”
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Biosensors in Microbial Ecology: Revolutionizing Food Safety and Quality by Gajanan A. Bodkhe, Vishal Kumar, Xingjie Li, Shichun Pei, Long Ma, Myunghee Kim

“…Microorganisms play a crucial role in food processes, safety, and quality through their dynamic interactions with other organisms. …”
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