Labour Productivity as Indicator of Regional Economy Efficiency by G. Yu. Gagarina, L. S. Arkhipova, D. A. Sizova

“…Therefore, the key goal of the research is to estimate labour productivity in regions as a factor of economy efficiency. Among methods of research it is possible to mention comparative analysis of the indicator, typology of regions by a number of parameters in order to identify regional differentiation. …”
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Ovarian cancer prevention through opportunistic salpingectomy during abdominal surgeries: A cost-effectiveness modeling study. by Angela Kather, Habib Arefian, Claus Schneider, Michael Hartmann, Ingo B Runnebaum

“…ICER of strategies I and II was lower than the 2× gross domestic product per capita (GDP/C) (€94,366/QALY, Germany 2022) within the range of all tested parameters, but strategy III exceeded this threshold in case-risk reduction was <35% (HR > 0.65). The study is limited to data from the inpatient sector and direct medical costs.…”
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Ukrainian black soils in war: assessing the impact of hostilities on violations of the guidelines for sustainable soil management by Anatolii Kucher

“…The expert assessment method complements existing methods for assessing military soil degradation. …”
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Generative AI and CAD automation for diverse and novel mechanical component designs under data constraints by Kun-Ying Li, Cheng-Kai Huang, Qing-Wei Chen, Hsuan-Cheng Zhang, Tsann-Tay Tang

“…Experimental results demonstrate a 30% reduction in the overall design process, from initial concept to prototyping preparation, compared to traditional workflows, confirming the method’s effectiveness in real-world applications. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Qualitative and Nutraceutical Parameters in Fresh Fruit and Processed Products of ‘Lady Cot’ and Vesuvian ‘Pellecchiella’ Apricot Cultivars by Aniello Falciano, Aurora Cirillo, Mariachiara Ramondini, Prospero Di Pierro, Claudio Di Vaio

“…Jam preparation is an ideal method to preserve apricots, and understanding their functional properties is crucial for achieving high-quality products. …”
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Trends in maternal education-based inequalities in under-five mortality in Ethiopia: multilevel, decomposition and concentration index analyses by Negussie Shiferaw Tessema, Nigatu Regassa Geda

“…The primary objective of this study was to scrutinize the trends in under-five mortality inequalities based on maternal education in Ethiopia from 2000 to 2016. Method The analysis utilized data from repeated cross-sectional surveys, drawing upon a pooled total sample of 35,404 children aged 0–59 months. …”
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Assisted Egg White Biogenic Synthesis for Elaboration of ZnO Nanoparticles by Elena Andreea Vijan, Ecaterina Magdalena Modan, Sorin Georgian Moga, Denis Aurelian Negrea, Adriana-Gabriela Schiopu, Mihai Oproescu, Daniela Istrate

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Quality Analysis of Crude Palm Oil Using Free Fatty Acid Content Parameters with Failure Mode and Effect Analysis by Nismah Panjaitan, Muhammad Zaky Faris, Juni Arta Lubis, Niken Kristin Silitonga

“…One of the businesses involved in the Crude Palm Oil sector is PT. XYZ. The quality of the CPO that PT. …”
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Evaluating the Reform of Healthcare System in Sicily: variations of efficiency and appropriateness between 2008 and 2010 by Francesca Sapienza, Domenica Matranga

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Review of Challenges in Heat Exchanger Network Development for Electrified Industrial Energy Systems by Stanislav Boldyryev, Oleksandr S. Ivashchuk, Goran Krajačić, Volodymyr M. Atamanyuk

“…Case studies from the chemicals, food processing, and cement sectors demonstrate the practicality and advantages of employing electrified heat exchanger networks (HENs), particularly in terms of energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and enhanced operational flexibility. …”
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Energy Efficiency Analysis of Water Treatment Plants: Current Status and Future Trends by Iwona Skoczko

“…The results emphasise the potential to reduce CO₂ emissions by 10–20% compared to conventional treatment methods. However, achieving significant reductions in energy consumption in SUW requires a comprehensive understanding of the diversity of water facilities, technological processes, and specific energy requirements.…”
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Improvement of the Logistics Flows in the Receiving Process of a Warehouse by Afonso Vaz de Oliveira, Carina M. Oliveira Pimentel, Radu Godina, João Carlos de Oliveira Matias, Susana M. Palavra Garrido

“…<i>Methods</i>: Initially, there were too many queues at reception and high throughput times. …”
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MORTGAGE AS A TOOL FOR ADDRESSING HOUSING NEEDS by V. V. Volkova, N. І. Volkova

“…Study of foreign experience has provided an opportunity to highlight different methods by which the state regulates relations in the process of mortgage lending. …”
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Problems and Prospects of Development of Microfinance Organizations in the Russian Federation by V. A. Tsvetkov, M. N. Dudin, S. N. Saifieva

“…This sequence of actions will lead to a reduction in the informal sector in the microfinance segment and in the financial market of the Russian Federation as a whole. …”
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Recentralization within decentralization: County hospital autonomy under devolution in Kenya. by Edwine W Barasa, Anthony M Manyara, Sassy Molyneux, Benjamin Tsofa

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We used a qualitative case study approach to examine the level of autonomy that hospitals had over key management functions and how this had affected hospital functioning in three county hospitals in coastal Kenya. …”
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The Role of Small-Scale Industries in Achieving the Sustainable Development: the Experience of India by N. V. Galistcheva

“…The research is based on the systematic approach to the study of national economy using basic methods of scientific knowledge such as induction and deduction, analysis and synthesis.…”
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Impacts of Chinese national centralized volume-based procurement policy targeting meropenem on prescription of designated antimicrobials for inpatients: an interrupted time series... by Zhi-Hang Lin, Can-Ming Wang, Li-Li Cai

“…Here, the effects of the meropenem NCVBPP upon the prescription of designated antimicrobials for inpatients were explored.MethodsThe impacts of the meropenem NCVBPP on the consumption of and expenditures for designated antimicrobials prescribed for inpatients were evaluated by means of an interrupted time series analysis (ITSA) using both an autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model and a segmented regression model. …”
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Investigation and Enhancement of the Antioxidant Compound Recovery of <i>Pyrus communis</i> Peel by Tzeni Bentoulla, Konstantina Kotsou, Dimitrios Kalompatsios, Aggeliki Alibade, Vassilis Athanasiadis, Eleni Bozinou, Stavros I. Lalas

“…The radical scavenging activity by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH^•) method was expressed as 18.36 μmol ascorbic acid equivalents (AAE)/g dw, while by the ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) method, it was 35.09 μmol AAE/g dw. …”
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Reuse of Retired Wind Turbine Blades in Civil Engineering by Xuemei Yu, Changbao Zhang, Jing Li, Xue Bai, Lilin Yang, Jihao Han, Guoxiang Zhou

“…Conventional disposal methods, such as landfilling and incineration, raise environmental concerns due to the non-recyclable composite material used in blade manufacturing. …”
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Designing and piloting a program to provide water filters and improved cookstoves in Rwanda. by Christina K Barstow, Fidele Ngabo, Ghislaine Rosa, Fiona Majorin, Sophie Boisson, Thomas Clasen, Evan A Thomas

“…Rwanda relies both on direct donor funding and coordination of programs managed by international non-profits and health sector businesses working on these challenges.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>This paper describes the design, implementation and outcomes of a pilot program in 1,943 households across 15 villages in the western province of Rwanda to distribute and monitor the use of household water filters and improved cookstoves. …”
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