Management and Productivity: Foreign Conceptions and Verification Problem by E. L. Moreva

“…Their application with the survey method would result in the constitution of the efficient instrument not only for the operative and reliable determination of the link between management and productivity of various sectors and countries but for the respective economic policy elaborated and realized on such a basis. …”
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E-Module Learning for Scaling Serious Illness Communication Skills Teaching: A Pilot Study in Family Medicine and Palliative Care by Helen James, Paul Krueger, Daphna Grossman, Warren Lewin

“…Participants liked the structure and design of the e-modules and felt they were appropriate for their learners’ level of training, were effective, time-efficient, and provided relevant SIC information. Case-based video demonstrations were identified as the most useful teaching method. …”
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Extraction of implicit field cost via inverse optimal Schrödinger bridge by Koshi Oishi, Yota Hashizume, Tomoki Nakao, Kenji Kashima

“…Path planning and navigation are typically conducted based on a field cost defined over a given space. However, determining an appropriate field cost is challenging. …”
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Parametric Analysis of Position and Direction of Laminated Composite C-Spar on Aeroelastic Flutter in Aircraft Tail by Ahmad Reza Ghasemi, Hamid Rabieyan-Najafabadi, Hossein Nejatbakhsh, Amin Gharaei

“…This method provides a more accurate and efficient way to evaluate these important parameters. …”
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Supplier Selection and Order Allocation in A Pharmaceutical Wholesaler by Ryan Hikmah Fadilla, Cucuk Nur Rosyidi, Wakhid Ahmad Jauhari

“…Subsequently, the results from TOPSIS inform the determination of optimal order allocation through a Multi-Objective Optimization (MOO) method. …”
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Perovskite Quantum Dot/Zinc Oxide Composite Films for Enhanced Luminance by Nikita Khairnar, Hyukmin Kwon, Sunwoo Park, Sangwook Park, Hayoon Lee, Jongwook Park

“…This study involved investigating the method for creating a CsPbBr₃ and ZnO mixture and determining the optimal mixing ratio. …”
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Analysis of Machine Learning Performance in Spatial Interpolation of Rainfall Data by Alexandre E. L. Nobrega, Itamir M. Barroca Filho

“…Therefore, this study aims to analyze the performance of machine learning algorithms, including artificial neural networks, comparing them to the Inverse Distance Weighting method. The accuracy of the models was evaluated using the coefficient of determination, root mean square error, and concordance index, to confirm the effectiveness of these methodologies for maximum daily annual precipitation data. …”
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Prediction and optimization of electrical resistivity and unconfined compressive strength of cement-treated subgrade soil using I-optimal response surface methodology by Frank Siaw Ackah, Richmond Owusu, Yuanjie Xiao, Joseph Ali

“…The desirability function was employed for multi-objective optimization, determining optimal values for electrical resistivity and unconfined compressive strength. …”
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Control strategies in the spatial population dynamics of Aedes aegypti vector using sterile mosquitoes and insecticides by Carmen Alicia Ramírez Bernate, Héctor Jairo Martínez Romero, Diana Marcela Erazo Borja

“…We simulate different control scenarios using appropriate numerical methods, test combinations of these techniques, and determine the efficiency of each strategy according to the overall reduction in the number of fertilized females due to the applied technique. …”
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Protein Extraction from <i>Arthrospira platensis</i> for Use in Food Processing by Elisa Costa, Miguel Ribeiro, Luís Filipe-Ribeiro, Fernanda Cosme, Fernando M. Nunes

“…To effectively utilize algae protein isolates, particularly from <i>Arthrospira platensis</i>, it is essential to develop an efficient method for protein extraction and isolation that can be scaled up. …”
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THE USE OF NEURAL NETWORKS FOR THE AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS OF ELECTROCARDIOGRAMS IN DIAGNOSIS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES by G. I. Kachayeva, A. G. Mustafayev

“…These data are then used to determine any heart defects or pathologies. However, automatic ECG analysis remains a challenging theoretical and practical task.MethodsA MATLAB 8.6 (R2015b) Neural Network Toolbox was used to simulate artificial neural networksduring the design. …”
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EFFECTIVE CONTRACT AS FACTOR OF THE MANAGEMENT OF SOCIAL-LABOUR RELATIONS IN HEALTHCARE by Игорь Петрович Салдан, Сергей Иванович Трибунский, Елена Владимировна Колядо, Владимир Борисович Колядо, Юрий Юрьевич Дорофеев, Валерий Николаевич Карташев

“…Analysis of the legal and normative-methodical base with the definition of the factors determining the improvement of social-labour relations in healthcare at the contemporary stage. …”
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Enhanced novelty approaches for resource allocation model for multi-cloud environment in vehicular Ad-Hoc networks by R. Augustian Isaac, P. Sundaravadivel, V. S. Nici Marx, G. Priyanga

“…This strategic resource allocation optimally schedules resources within the Vehicular Edge computing (VEC) network, ensuring the most efficient utilization. The proposed method begins by the meticulous feature extraction from the Vehicular network model, with attributes such as mobility patterns, transmission medium, bandwidth, storage capacity, and packet delivery ratio. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE GROSS ADDED VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA by Tihomir Novaković, Mirela Tomaš Simin, Dragana Novaković, Beba Mutavdžić

“…The conclusions suggest that shifting to more intensive agricultural methods and optimizing livestock production could improve economic outcomes. …”
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The evaluation of equipment remote operation and pyroprocessing verification in hot cell by NIU Yongsheng, SUN Lixin, WANG Baozhu, ZHANG Han, FU Haiying, DOU Qiang, ZHOU Wei, QIAN Yuan, LI Qingnuan

“…Then, before and after the fluoride volatility experiments, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to determine the uranium content in molten salt, and the conversion rate and reaction rate of uranium were calculated. …”
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Rootstock impacts on ‘USDA-ARS-Pawnee’ pecan growth, physiological traits, and soil microbial communities by Xinwang Wang, Keith Kubenka, Warren Chatwin, Angelyn Hilton, Braden Tondre, Tingying Xu, Lu Zhang

“…Twelve distinct rootstocks were evaluated to determine their influence on scion development. Measurements of photosynthesis rate (PSR) and water use efficiency (WUE) were collected to establish correlations with leaf size. …”
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Sequential therapy with rituximab and belimumab in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by A. A. Mesnyankina, S. K. Solovyev, N. Yu. Nikishina, E. A. Aseeva, N. V. Demidova, E. L. Nasonov

“…Objective: to determine the efficiency of sequential (combined) therapy with rituximab (RTM) and belimumab (BLM) in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Patients and methods. …”
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Stochastic Demand-Side Management for Residential Off-Grid PV Systems Considering Battery, Fuel Cell, and PEM Electrolyzer Degradation by Mohamed A. Hendy, Mohamed A. Nayel, Mohamed Abdelrahem

“…The optimization problem was solved using a genetic algorithm (GA), which efficiently explores the solution space to determine the optimal operating schedules and reduce degradation costs. …”
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YOLOv8-Based Estimation of Estrus in Sows Through Reproductive Organ Swelling Analysis Using a Single Camera by Iyad Almadani, Mohammed Abuhussein, Aaron L. Robinson

“…A new data point was classified as “estrus” if the majority of the nearest neighbors were labeled as estrus; otherwise, it was classified as “non-estrus”. This method provided a robust approach for automated classification, which aided in more accurate and efficient detection of the estrus states. …”
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A Framework for Coverage Path Planning of Outdoor Sweeping Robots Deployed in Large Environments by Braulio Félix Gómez, Akhil Jayadeep, M. A. Viraj J. Muthugala, Mohan Rajesh Elara

“…However, existing CPP methods often perform poorly in large environments, where such robots are typically deployed. …”
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