A Fissile Ripple Spreading Algorithm to Solve Time-Dependent Vehicle Routing Problem via Coevolutionary Path Optimization by Wen Xu, JiaJun Li

“…The time-dependent vehicle routing problems have lately received great attention for logistics companies due to their crucial roles in reducing the time and economic costs, as well as fuel consumption and carbon emissions. …”
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An investigation on the population parameters of freshwater crayfish (Pontastacus leptodactylus Eschscholtz, 1823) in Lake Yeniçağa (Bolu) by Gençay İrem, Sorguç Bura Uğur, Saygı Yasemin

“…The results indicate that the P. leptodactylus population in Lake Yeniçağa has an overall healthy population structure, with a size suitable for fishing, and should be considered from an economic standpoint.…”
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Healthy lives and well-being for all at all ages: expanding representations of determinants of health within systems dynamics and integrated assessment models by Eartha Weber, George Downward, Maria G. M. Pinho, Detlef P. Van Vuuren

“…Abstract Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) and System Dynamic Models (SDMs) are starting to incorporate representations of the impact of environmental changes on health and socio-economic development into their modelling frameworks. …”
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Sliding Dynamics of a Filippov Forest-Pest Model with Threshold Policy Control by Lirong Liu, Changcheng Xiang, Guangyao Tang, Yuan Fu

“…A novel Filippov forest-pest system with threshold policy control (TPC) is established while an economic threshold (ET) is used to guide switching. …”
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A Second-Iteration Square Koch Fractal Slot Antenna for UHF Downlink Telemetry Applications in CubeSat Small Satellites by Jorge Simon, Jorge Flores-Troncoso, Jose Luis Alvarez-Flores, Leonel Soriano-Equigua, Marco Cardenas-Juarez, Armando Arce, Edgar Briones, Jorge Sosa-Pedroza

“…Furthermore, it is shown that both selected substrates exhibit an acceptable performance at the frequency of interest despite the economic cost difference and relative permittivity. …”
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Liquid–Solid Triboelectric Nanogenerator‐Based DNA Barcode Detection Biosensor for Species Identification by Wenlong Ma, Jiawei Li, Xiaolin Qu, Shao‘e Sun, Yanan Zhou, Yitong Liu, Peng Wang, Zhongli Sha

“…Abstract DNA barcode detection method is widely applied for species identification, which is imperative to evaluate the effect of human economic activities on the biodiversity of ecosystem. …”
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The proclivity of free-ranging indigenous village chickens for night-time roosting in trees by Takele Taye Desta

“…Conclusions The sustainability, economic feasibility, and welfare of IVCs roosting in a tree need to be assessed to make it a justifiable practice. …”
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Effectiveness of a holistic neuropsychological rehabilitation program using virtual reality by Liliana Mendes, Luís Paulo Reis, Fernando Barbosa

“… Acquired brain injury (ABI) is associated with severe functional consequences at several levels: personal, psychological, social, physical, economic, and systemic. The main objective of the present study is to show the potential of applying virtual reality (VR) in neuropsychological rehabilitation and the consequent psychological and cognitive improvement of the person with ABI. …”
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Strategies to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in First Nations peoples: a systematic review by Adeline Tinessia, Katrina Clark, Madeleine Randell, Julie Leask, Catherine King

“…Background First Nations peoples face disproportionate vaccine-preventable risks due to social, economic, and healthcare disparities. Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was also mistrust and hesitancy about the COVID-19 vaccines among First Nations peoples. …”
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Environmental behavior of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and the potential role of biochar for its remediation: a review by Haiyan Wang, Haiyan Zhang, Lizhi He, Jie Wang, Shuo Wang, Xiaoyu Shi, Xiaokai Zhang, Hailong Wang, Feng He

“…Compared to other adsorbents, biochar is more economical and the raw materials for its preparation are more readily available. …”
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Coral fisheries management using an ecosystem approach in the domain of fishing techniques at the Pasiran fish landing base by Muammar Mesha Abel, Rahmah Alvi, Agustina Imelda, Sriwulanda Ayu

“…Sabang City has significant potential in coral reef fisheries, which are among its key commodities with high economic and ecological value. However, its management faces several challenges, including seasonal dependency of fishermen, fishing practices targeting fish below their gonadal maturity level, repeated exploitation of the same fishing grounds, and the use of traditional poisons. …”
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Mikhail Gorbachev's First Visit to Britain: 30 Years on by K. V. Shlykov

“…The bilateral relations issues being discussed included mostly economic cooperation and such problems as human rights in the USSR and Soviet assistance to the British miners' strike. …”
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RISK OF INTRODUCING HIGHLY DANGEROUS ANIMAL VESICULAR DISEASES INTO THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION by V. P. Semakina, T. P. Akimova, I. Yu. Solomatina, A. K. Karaulov

“…Violations of foreign trade regulations pose a direct threat to the epidemic situation and economic security of Russia. There is a possibility of the introduction of vesicular agents with animal feed imports into the country since some viruses can potentially survive for a long time in some ingredients. …”
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Sustainability of buffalo farming in different environments in the world by Antonio Borghese, Vittoria Lucia Barile, Antonella Chiariotti

“…Therefore, the buffalo has and will have more of a strategic role in Governments’ economic programs in many countries. The buffalo is a long-living ruminant with a high capacity to convert fiber into energy and adapt in complex areas such as marshlands, Iraq, or Bangladesh, or in hot and humid climates where other ruminants cannot survive. …”
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Mathematical modeling of the parasitism and hyperparasitism increase on Halyomorpha halys eggs in a five-year survey in Northern Italy by Ezio Venturino, Francesco Cantaloni, Luciana Tavella, Silvia Moraglio, Francesco Tortorici

“…The invasive stink bug Halyomorpha halys has become an important pest of many crops, causing severe economic losses to farmers. Control of the pest mainly relies on multiple applications of broad-spectrum insecticides, undermining the integrated pest management programs and causing secondary pest outbreaks. …”
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Migration and plugging laws of plugging-selection balls in fine profile control process of layered waterflooding wells by Yan An, Fushen Ren, Xiaolong Liu, Jinzhao Hu, Tiancheng Fang, Baojin Wang, Min Luo

“…The application of typical wells indicated that, the ball-pitching plugging-selection profile control technology could enhance oil production, finely control reservoir utilization, and enhance economic benefits.…”
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Language and business: Patterns in the annual report translations of public companies in Indonesia by Emma Natasha Octoveria, Aris Munandar

“…The economic benefits of English proficiency and the pervasive use of English in business communications have increased the demand to translate business texts. …”
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Perception and adaptation to climate change of the K'Ho people related to coffee production in Lâm Đồng province, Vietnam by Nguyen Dinh Nghiep, Le Minh Chien, Nguyen Van Hoang, Pham Hong Hai, Dao Thi Hieu, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuan, Do Van Toan, Le Quang Ngoc, Ho Dieu Huyen

“…These results provide valuable insights for managers at all levels to support the ongoing development of climate change awareness and adaptation among the K'Ho in agricultural production, thereby contributing to the stable socio-economic development of ethnic minorities in disadvantaged areas.…”
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Mechanical properties of hydraulic concretes with partial replacement of Portland cement by pozzolans obtained from agro-industrial residues: A review by Ramon Torres-Ortega, Diego Torres-Sanchez, Teresa Lopez-Lara

“…Alternative cementitious materials, such as agricultural industry by-products, have been introduced to ensure the efficient use of renewable natural resources while promoting a balance between the technical and economic aspects of infrastructure projects. This article provides an overview of research conducted on the use of pozzolans derived from agro-industrial by-products, such as rice husk ash (RHA), palm oil fuel ash (POFA), and sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA), which have a high content of amorphous silica. …”
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Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria by Izuogu Chibuzo, Daniel Adu Ankrah, Umeh Ngozi E, Ebenehi Ojomugbokenyode, Musaaab Ibrahim, Iroegbu Susan, Ekweanya Ndidiamaka, Okorie Amah David

“…=2.142) determined their extent of utilization of technologies. Socio-economic factors and the challenges faced influenced youth participation in rice cultivation. …”
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