Mathematical Model and Algorithm for the Reefer Mechanic Scheduling Problem at Seaports by Jiantong Zhang, Yujian Song

“…This work investigates the reefer mechanics scheduling problem at container ports. To minimize the sum of the total tardiness of all tasks and the total working distance of all mechanics, we formulate a mathematical model. …”
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Potentially Inappropriate Medications Use among Older Adults with Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension in an Ambulatory Care Setting by Monira Alwhaibi

“…Given the higher PIMs use among older adults with diabetes and hypertension comorbidities, tailored strategies and interventions to minimize PIMs use in this population are warranted.…”
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Establishing a Novel Algorithm for Highly Responsive Storage Space Allocation Based on NAR and Improved NSGA-III by Peijian Wu, Yulu Chen

“…Subsequently, we used the improved NSGA-III based on good point set theory to construct a multiobjective optimization model to minimize resource loss, maximize efficiency in goods selection, and maximize goods accumulation. …”
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Motion – Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Is More Cost Effective Than Oral PPI Administration: Arguments for the Motion by Lee L Swanström

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CBGTPy: An extensible cortico-basal ganglia-thalamic framework for modeling biological decision making. by Matthew Clapp, Jyotika Bahuguna, Cristina Giossi, Jonathan E Rubin, Timothy Verstynen, Catalina Vich

“…We show that CBGTPy is extensible enough to apply to a range of experimental protocols and to allow for the implementation of model extensions with minimal developmental effort.…”
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Superstring Backgrounds in String Geometry by Masaki Honda, Matsuo Sato, Taiki Tohshima

“…A string background can be determined by minimizing the energy.…”
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Field Corn Production Problems: A Diagnostic Guide by David Wright, Jim Rich

“…This guide was prepared to help identify problems so the proper corrective measures can be taken to minimize or prevent yield losses. For any corrective action to be successful, early detection is essential. …”
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A comprehensive review of urinary tract fistulas: the evolution of etiologies, surgical techniques, and contemporary outcomes by Noah Nigro, Gary Shahinyan, Shujian Lin, Rohan G. Bhalla, Brian J. Flynn

“…This focuses on the shift from open surgery to minimally invasive techniques, particularly the growing utilization of robot-assisted laparoscopic (RAL) approaches. …”
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Cryptocurrency Financial Risk Analysis Based on Deep Machine Learning by Si Chen

“…The electronic economy is very dangerous and must be approached with great caution, so as to avoid or minimize the risks that occur in such cases. Deep neural network (DNN) algorithm was improved to predict the Bitcoin price and then achieve the main goal of reducing financial risks to proceed with electronic business, and good estimation was achieved by using informative data such as transactions and currency return. …”
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The Galois extensions induced by idempotents in a Galois algebra by George Szeto, Lianyong Xue

“…An equivalence condition is also given for G(eK)=N(K), and BeG is shown to be a direct sum of all Bei generated by a minimal idempotent ei. Moreover, a characterization for a Galois extension B is shown in terms of the Galois extension BeG and B(1−eG).…”
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A Firefly Colony and Its Fuzzy Approach for Server Consolidation and Virtual Machine Placement in Cloud Datacenters by Boominathan Perumal, Aramudhan Murugaiyan

“…The server consolidation aims to minimize the count of physical machines used and the virtual machine placement problem is to obtain optimal placement strategy with both minimum power consumption and resource wastage. …”
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Sous Vide Cookery: Foodservice Application for Larger, Less Tender Cuts by Chad Carr, Derek Griffing, Kaylie Madore, Dwain Johnson, Jason Scheffler, João Neto

“…Sous vide cookery provides precise temperature control and tenderness improvement with minimal supervision throughout cooking as well as consistent, almost perfect reproducibility. …”
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Analysis of public service cauldron on customer satisfaction at bank Republik Indonesia Kefamenanu branch by Berno Benigno Mitang, Emilia Khristina Kiha

“…Such a bond in the long term allows the company to carefully understand the expectations of customers and their needs so that the company can increase customer satisfaction where the company maximizes a pleasant customer experience and minimizes the customer experience that is less pleasant. …”
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The Costs of Managing an Urban Forest by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer Seitz

“…Identifying how funding is used can also help communities minimize costs and increase benefits. This revised 4-page fact sheet will review some of the types of costs associated with urban forests and present typical financial costs associated with urban forest management in the city of Gainesville, Florida. …”
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MALİYET MUHASEBESİ BAKIŞ AÇISI İLE İŞLETMELERDE ÇEVRE MALİYETLERİ VE YÖNETİMİ by Ali Alagöz, Duygu İrdiren

“…Bu çalışmada; işletmelerin çevreyi koruyarak doğal yaşamı sürdürebilmek için katlandıkları çevre maliyetlerini ve faaliyetleri sırasında çevreye verecekleri zararları minimize edebilmek amacıyla, maliyet muhasebesinde yer alan stratejik çözümler çevre muhasebesi kapsamında incelenmiştir. …”
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Characteristics of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in HIV-Infected People by Curtis L Cooper, Andrew D Badley, Jonathan B Angel

“…Co-infected individuals appear to respond to interferon-alpha therapy equally as well as HIV-seronegative HCV-infected adults, but minimal information exists regarding the efficacy and toxicity of combination HCV therapy (interferon-alpha plus ribavirin) in this population. …”
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A Dynamic and Energy-Efficient Clustering Algorithm in Large-Scale Mobile Sensor Networks by Changlin Ma, Nian Liu, Yuan Ruan

“…An energy-optimal scheme is used in cluster formation phase to minimize energy consumption. Secondly, it is a dynamic algorithm. …”
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Optimized Sample Adaptive Offset Filter in HEVC by N. Archana, R. Menaka, P. T. Vasanth Raj, G. Keerthivasan, N. Kumar

“…The previous existing technique employs 32 bands in band offset (BO) calculation to determine the proper offset value to minimize the distortion in the SAO estimate algorithm for statistics collection and parametric determination procedure. …”
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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in a Morbidly Obese Patient with Myasthenia Gravis: A Review of the Management by Megana Ballal, Tracey Straker

“…The anesthetic and surgical techniques used resulted in an uneventful hospital course. Therefore, we can minimize perioperative risks and complications by adjusting the anesthetic plan based on the patient’s physiology and comorbidities as well as the pharmacology of the drugs.…”
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Planning for a Successful Commercial Subtropical/Tropical Fruit Grove by Jonathan Henry Crane, Yuncong Li, Edward A Evans, Fredy H Ballen, Jeff Wasielewski

“…Developing a detailed infrastructure description and plan, cultural program, and financial and marketing plan for a new or existing grove with a new fruit crop will save you time and money and help minimize mistakes. Prospective growers should compile and analyze information needed to select a grove site, establish the needed infrastructure, and develop maintenance plans for the plants and how the production will be marketed. …”
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