Quality approach towards ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation at the center of analysis and characterization of Marrakesh Cadi Ayyad University: metrology stakes by Outaki Meriem, Benhaida Sara, Belaqziz Majdouline, Outzourhit Abdelkader, Calchera Gilles, Thévenon Marie-France, Martin Luc, Charki Abdérafi, Ajana Hamid

“…The first objective was to accredit the testing carried out in the microbiology laboratory in response to strong demand from the food industry in the Marrakesh region. The process began with an initial assessment of the center activities to identify the main gaps from ISO/IEC 17025. …”
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The Impact of Digitization on Legal Systems in Developing Countries by Ikhtiyor Djuraev, Azim Baratov, Shokhjakhon Khujayev, Iroda Yakubova, Mokhichekhra Rakhmonova, Bobur Mukumov, Nodirakhon Abdurakhmanova

“…The study identifies blockchain as a critical tool for ensuring the integrity and security of legal records, providing tamper-proof documentation, and fostering trust in legal processes. Similarly, smart contracts streamline legal transactions by automating and enforcing agreements, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency. …”
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Aerodynamic performance enhancement of centrifugal compressor using numerical techniques [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Srinivas G, Shivani S, Amar Murthy A

“…Designing a centrifugal compressor poses challenges related to achieving high aerodynamic efficiency, surge and choke control, material selection, rotor dynamics, cavitation, erosion, and addressing environmental considerations while balancing costs. Optimizing maintenance, reliability, and energy efficiency are essential aspects of the design process. …”
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Medication errors in community pharmacies: a systematic review of the international literature. by Maguy Saffouh El Hajj, Rayah Asiri, Andy Husband, Adam Todd

“…', medication safety has become a public health concern due to its impact on preventable harm and healthcare costs. While formal systems in hospitals exist to address medication errors, there is less evidence in community pharmacies. …”
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CFD modelling and simulation of anaerobic digestion reactors for energy generation from organic wastes: A comprehensive review by Muhammad Usman Farid, Indiana A. Olbert, Andreas Bück, Abdul Ghafoor, Guangxue Wu

“…The current review is presented to summarize and discuss the core characteristics of AD process followed by concerned CFD attributes. Research gaps and critical challenges are identified in different aspects such as reactor design, and configuration, mixing, multiphase flow, heat transfer, biokinetics as well as machine learning approaches.…”
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Multi-objective optimization of sustainable cement-zeolite improved sand based on life cycle assessment and artificial intelligence [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved... by Hossein MolaAbasi, Satinder Kaur Brar, Amin Tanhadoust, Sepideh Nasrollahpour, Omolbanin Ataee, Moncef L. Nehdi

“…However, earlier research has not duly optimized its production process to attain best mechanical strength, lowest cost, and least environmental impact. …”
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Exploring the aerosol activation properties in coastal shallow convection using cloud- and particle-resolving models by G. Yu, Y. Wang, Z. Wang, X. Shi, X. Shi

“…However, conducting cloud-altitude aerosol observations is currently costly and challenging, leading to gaps in accurately assessing aerosol activation properties during cloud formation. …”
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Impacts of generative artificial intelligence on the future of labor market: A systematic review by Nader Salari, Mahan Beiromvand, Amin Hosseinian-Far, Javad Habibi, Fateme Babajani, Masoud Mohammadi

“…Background: Generative AI (GenAI) has the ability to autonomously collect and process data to generate contents, inform decisions, solve problems, and perform tasks that typically require human reasoning. …”
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Stated preferences of adolescents and young adults for sexual and reproductive health services in Africa: a systematic review by Melaku Birhanu Alemu, Richard Norman, Jaya Dantas, Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Tsegaye G. Haile, Gavin Pereira, Gizachew A. Tessema

“…The most important attributes were the cost of services, effectiveness of treatment and treatment frequency. …”
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Through the lens of rural patients and pharmacies: A content analysis of state level pharmacy benefit manager regulations and policies by Tyler C. Melton, MaryKathleen Ryan, Andrew M. Stallings, Sang H. Park, Cameron Lanier, Jordan Marie Ballou, Meagen Rosenthal

“…Results: Fifty-seven bills were included in the content analysis, where six categories were identified using thematic analysis and classified as: PBM Operations, Drug Pricing, Transparency, Reimbursements, Cost Sharing, and Prior Authorization. Only twenty-two bills were identified as potentially benefitting both rural pharmacies and rural patients through inclusion of legislation managing PBM practices involving patient steering, network adequacy, pricing transparency, reforming cost-sharing structures, and streamlining prior authorization processes. …”
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Reviewing the complexity of endogenous technological learning for energy system modeling by Johannes Behrens, Elisabeth Zeyen, Maximilian Hoffmann, Detlef Stolten, Jann M. Weinand

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The role of solar thermal hydrogen production technologies in future energy solutions: A review by Md. Shameem Hossain, Md. Nasirul Islam, Khaza Shahriar, Mohammad Mujtaba Hasan, Md. Sohag Hossain

“…This study mainly includes solar thermal hydrogen production technologies, corresponding Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems, and its cost/benefit analysis. This research fills the knowledge gap by analyzing all solar thermal hydrogen production pathways to compare the identified pathways’ energy, carbon footprint, and cost intensity. …”
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The Application of Mobile Devices for Measuring Accelerations in Rail Vehicles: Methodology and Field Research Outcomes in Tramway Transport by Michał Urbaniak, Jakub Myrcik, Martyna Juda, Jan Mandrysz

“…The results demonstrate that low-cost mobile devices, after future calibration against certified accelerometers, can provide sufficiently rich data for ride-comfort assessment and show promise for cost-effective condition monitoring of both track and rolling stock. …”
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REMOTE HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM FOR INFANTS BASED ON PSoC by A. Lukianchuk, Halyna Klym, T. Tkachuk, I. Rudavskyi

“…Many existing solutions, while effective, are often costly and designed for clinical settings, making them less accessible for home use. …”
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Optimizing trickling filter Systems: Comparative analysis of integrated municipal wastewater treatment configurations within a biorefinery framework by Behnam Askari Lasaki, Peter Maurer, Harald Schönberger

“…Since the defined integrated system consists of energy and cost-effective methods like MS, IE, and TF, it can help to promote a biorefinery with sustainable process performance, particularly in terms of water reuse and resource recovery pathways. …”
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Quality Management in Software Development by M. D. Birulia

“…It should be noted that the coordination of software releases is closely related to quality management, but this process is rarely or fragmentarily considered in the literature. …”
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Financial health and well-being of rural female caregivers of older adults with chronic illnesses by Nasreen Lalani, Evans Appiah Osei, Siqi Yang, Bhagyashree Katare, Sampada Wagle

“…Major themes identified were indirect caregiving costs, direct caregiving costs, and barriers in navigating financial support systems. …”
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Retrospective review of deaths in the Massachusetts department of corrections after passage of medical parole by Jasdeep S. Kler, Amanda Victory, Samantha Chao, Michelle Suh, Nicole Mushero

“…Older incarcerated individuals have a higher burden of chronic disease, and caring for them is associated with higher healthcare costs. In 2018, Massachusetts passed legislation enabling medical parole, a process by which an individual can be released due to terminal illness or permanent incapacitation. …”
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Activation of Dinitrogen Molecule (N2) in Unconventional Electrochemical Reactors for Ammonia Production by Matteo Miceli, Francesco Tavella, Daniele Giusi, Muluken Eshetu Tefera, Marco Francesco Torre, Siglinda Perathoner, Gabriele Centi, Claudio Ampelli

“…In this study, we present the development of a novel electrochemical device designed for the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) process, which operates under unconventional conditions. …”
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Importance vs. Performance: Evaluating the Implementation of Learning from Incidents in Indonesian Construction Industry by Rossy Armyn Machfudiyanto, Titi Sari Nurul Rachmawati, Khrisna Primaputra, Muhammad Yahya Alfandi Tuasikal, Sunkuk Kim

“…This consensus highlights significant discrepancies between intended outcomes and actual practices, underscoring the need for targeted strategies to enhance LFI processes. Addressing these gaps can better align LFI implementation with safety objectives, ultimately fostering a safer and more sustainable construction industry in Indonesia. …”
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