A new Digital Harmony Search algorithm for optimizing Pump Scheduling in Water Distribution Networks by Francesco De Paola, Francesco Pugliese, Nicola Fontana, Maurizio Giugni

“…One of the most effective strategies to ensure economic sustainability is Pump Scheduling (PS), assuring the optimization of pump management and enabling significant energy cost saving. Meta-heuristic algorithms can be applied to Pump Scheduling, given their ability to provide reliable global solutions, further complemented by limited computational efforts. …”
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Indications, Measurements, and Complications of Ten Essential Neonatal Procedures by Zainab Bubakr Hamad Zubi, Ahmad Fadzil Bin Abdullah, Muhd Alwi Bin Muhd Helmi, Taufiq Hidayat Hasan, Noraida Ramli, Adam Al-Anas Bin Mat Ali, Mossad Abdelhak Shaban Mohamed

“…Sick neonates are exposed to a number of invasive life-saving procedures as part of their management, either for investigation or for treatment. …”
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Bilaterally Symmetrical Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome following Massive Transfusion by Gulsah Karaoren, Nurten Bakan, Senay Goksu Tomruk, Zelin Topaç, Tuhan Kurtulmuş, Saime Irkören

“…In conclusion, blood transfusion applied at the required time is life-saving but potential risks must always be considered.…”
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Integrated Effects of Water and Nitrogen Coupling on Eggplant Productivity, Fruit Quality, and Resource Use Efficiency in a Cold and Arid Environment by Jie Li, Hengjia Zhang, Chenli Zhou, Anguo Teng, Lian Lei, Yuchun Ba, Jiandong Yu, Fuqiang Li

“…The results will provide some theoretical basis for water-saving, productive, high-quality, and high-efficiency cultivation of eggplant in cold and arid environments.…”
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Effect of cooperative membership on farmers’ technology adoption based on the mediating effects of technology cognition by Geling Wang, Miao Xu

“…The results show that cooperative membership can promote the adoption of water-saving irrigation technology (WSIT). Significant between-group differences exist in the effect of cooperative membership on farmers' decision to adopt WSIT such that the promotion effect is greater among farmers with larger irrigated land areas, farmers with fewer years of farming experience, and farmers with lower education levels. …”
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Analysis of Spatiotemporal Dynamic Characteristics on Potential Evapotranspiration and Water Budget in Hebei Province by ZHENG Defeng, ZHAN Shiyao, CAO Yongqiang

“…The spatiotemporal dynamic characteristics of regional potential evapotranspiration can lay a theoretical foundation for regional rational crop planting and scientific agricultural irrigation.In the context of global warming and increasing evapotranspiration rates,the Penman-Monteith equation is used to calculate the potential evapotranspiration (ET₀) and water budget (K) of Hebei Province from1967 to 2019 according to the actual meteorological observation data of twelve weather stations in Hebei Province,and the characteristics of their spatiotemporal dynamic variations are analyzed.On this basis,the analysis method of the Morlet wavelet function is introduced for the cycle analysis of ET₀ and K in 53 years.The results show that ET₀ has obvious zonal characteristics,and it is generally on the rise while K is on the decline during this period.Moreover,the evapotranspiration variations vary with seasons:ET₀ shows an upward trend in spring,autumn,and winter but a downward trend in summer.The cycle of K has the most significant oscillation at 35 a,and the scope of the oscillation is prominent in summer and autumn.Therefore,obvious changes in seasonal characteristics of Hebei Province have a great impact on K.The results can provide a reliable theoretical basis for agricultural water-saving and planting structure adjustment in Hebei Province.…”
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Predicting the Compressive Strength of High-Performance Concrete utilizing Radial Basis Function Model integrating with Metaheuristic Algorithms by LiWei Hu

“…For this reason, the usage of machine learning (ML) makes it easier to obtain the acceptable mix design saving time and money. The artificial neural network (ANN) model is the subset of ML, which the experimental tasks can replace. …”
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A Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of the Impact of Different Configurations of Pedicle-Screw-Based Fixation in Thoracolumbar Compression Fracture by Klaudia Szkoda-Poliszuk, Rafał Załuski

“…Considering both biomechanical and clinical aspects, three-segment fixation seems to be a compromise solution as it saves the patient from more extensive stiffening of the spinal motion segments.…”
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Evaluation and Optimization of Downstream Process Parameters for Extraction of Betulinic Acid from the Bark of Ziziphus jujubae L. by Kashyap Kumar Dubey, Nitika Goel

“…Henceforth the extraction efficiency and the substantial saving of time by MAE was more capable than the other extraction techniques.…”
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Comparison of the Chemical Properties of Forest Soil from the Silesian Beskid, Poland by Maria Zołotajkin, Adam Smoliński, Jerzy Ciba, Joanna Kluczka, Monika Skwira

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Profesoři Hermenegild a Karel Škorpilové působící v Bulharsku 2. část by Ludvík Skružný

“…For almost five decades Karel Shkorpil has been traveling around Bulgaria and collecting materials not only about ancient history but also about its folklore, he is interested in architecture, not only Christian and local, but also Ottoman conquerors; saves endangered monuments from the time of the "yoke" and the emergence of the modern Bulgarian people. …”
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Unveiling the Potential of Metaheuristics in Transportation: A Path Towards Efficiency, Optimization, and Intelligent Management by Álvaro Bueno-Ferrer, Jaime De Pablo Valenciano, Jerónimo De Burgos Jiménez

“…This analysis enables the assessment of advances in the optimization of metaheuristic models, with an impact on time and cost savings from an economically sustainable perspective. …”
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Redefining the role of Learning Development practitioners by Steve Briggs

“… At a time when higher education (HE) sector funding is reported to be ever more perilous (Simons and Lister, 2024; Wareing, 2024) and means of making savings may need to be enacted at universities, it is essential that the unique role and impact of Learning Development (LD) practitioners is clearly understood by decision makers, for only then will it be valued and resourced. …”
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Différences de gestion collective des situations critiques dans les activités de service selon deux types d’organisation du travail by Sandrine Caroly

“…The comparison of the two types of collective management revealed job overlaps with possibilities for discretion and autonomy, thus saving time when dealing with customers and improving effectiveness when transmitting knowledge and solving problems. …”
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Evaluation of Water Resources Carrying Capacity in Jiangxi Based on System Dynamics Model by SONG Shiqiang, FENG Qian, WANG Pinggen, TANG Guohao, XIONG Xiahui, JI Yong

“…To study the current situation of water resources carrying capacity and alleviate the water supply pressure in Jiangxi Province,this paper constructed an evaluation index system of water resources carrying capacity,taking into account the characteristics of water resources in Jiangxi Province.Further,a system dynamics model of water resources carrying capacity was built with historical data,and four development scenarios were designed,under which the variations of various index parameters were obtained through model simulation.The weight of each index was determined by the analytic hierarchy process,and the change of water resources carrying capacity was calculated under each scenario.The following findings are obtained.① Under the current development scenario,the water resources carrying capacity of Jiangxi Province is in a state of slightly overloading.② Under the rapid development scenario,the overload of the water resources carrying capacity in Jiangxi Province becomes more serious.③ Under the water saving & pollution control and comprehensive development scenarios,the water resources carrying capacity tend to be both improved,and the improvement degree is higher under the latter scenario.The comprehensive development scenario is found to be the optimal development scenario which accords with the sustainable development of Jiangxi Province.This study can provide reference and an evaluation basis for water resources management planning in Jiangxi Province.…”
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„Paraklet (…) przekona świat o grzechu, o sprawiedliwości i o sądzie”. Jana Pawła II pneumatologiczna hermeneutyka J 16, 7–8 by Agnieszka Dudek-Kowalska

“…The truth in the theological meaning shown by John Paul II has its source in the loving, saving will of God. In this meaning the truth is always on the side of man’s good. …”
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Management of 3 Avulsed Permanent Teeth: Case Report of a 3-Year Follow-up by Soukaina El Kharroubi, Sofia Drouri, Bouchra Doumari, Sara Dhoum, Hafsa El Merini

“…Nowadays, even teeth that are replanted after a delay can be saved. The dentist remains the key person in the case of dental trauma, namely, dental avulsion as his role is the management of the emergency situations. …”
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Power Optimization in Mobile Robots Using a Real-Time Heuristic by Tamer Abukhalil, Harbi Almahafzah, Malek Alksasbeh, Bassam A. Y. Alqaralleh

“…Finally, the application of the proposed optimization technique in a distributed manner achieves good power saving figures when performing the particular task.…”
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Energy Efficiency for Florida Aquaculture Facilities: Energy Use Audit by Jordan Neff, Eric Jon Cassiano, Micah Alo, Craig Watson

“…Prior to utilizing any energy saving opportunities, it is essential to understand how energy is used on a facility. …”
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Women’s Role in Violence and UN Women, Peace, and Security Agenda by Çağlayan Başer

“…These reasons encompass assessing: 1) women’s contributions to armed organizations, 2) their exclusion from post-conflict rehabilitation programs, 3) the limited visibility of human rights violations by women and the underrepresentation of male civilians as victims, and 4) “saving vulnerable women” rhetoric as a justification for Western power involvement. …”
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