Improved Optimization Study of Integration Strategies in Solar Aided Coal-Fired Power Generation System by Rongrong Zhai, Miaomiao Zhao, Chao Li, Pan Peng, Yongping Yang

“…The best integration approach of the system, the collector area, and the corresponding thermal storage capacity to replace each high-pressure extraction are obtained when the amount of coal saving in unit solar investment per hour is at its largest. …”
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Network slicing architecture based on SDN and NFV by Qi AN, Yanping LIU, Qian SUN, Lin TIAN

“…The traditional network architecture has some problems such as closed rigid structure,highly restricted data forwarding performance,and low utilization rate of resources,which can't meet the diverse services' requirements.In order to solve these problems,the concept of network slice was introduced.A novel network architecture for future mobile communication was proposed,which is based on network function virtualization（NFV）and software defined networking（SDN）.This new network architecture can provide personalized network services to users based on third-party needs,share and isolate of network resources,the cost of a large number of operators was saved in terms of infrastructure.…”
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Optimization Design of Transmission Ratio for Lattice Cage Dust Filter based on Mathcad Analysis by Cao Wei, Liu Dulong, Zha Wenwei, Chen Xianzong

“…Then,the amount of processing dust filter and the effects of dust are increased,and energy consumption is reduced,while saving operating costs.…”
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Management of Root Fracture: A Novel, Noninvasive Treatment Approach by M. S. Rangareddy, Archana Daga, Y. Vishnu Vardhan, M. Daneswari

“…During the recent years introduction of biomimetic materials has opened the horizon for saving these teeth. In the present case report a novel approach to the management of radicular fractures in the middle third has been presented.…”
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Cost-Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery versus Medication Therapy for Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in China: A Markov Analysis by Bin Wan, Nan Fang, Wei Guan, Haixia Ding, Ying Wang, Xin Ge, Hui Liang, Xin Li, Yiyang Zhan

“…Bariatric surgery was associated with a mean health-care savings of 26,869.39 CNY and 2.51 additional QALYs per patient compared to medication therapy. …”
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Evaluating energy consumption patterns in novel foamed ternary alkali-activated masonry blocks by Sunil Nandipati, Nikhil Kumar Degloorkar, Gandhi Pullagura, Debabrata Barik, Prabhu Paramasivam, Essam Althaqafi, Saiful Islam, Osamah J. Al-sareji

“…The findings revealed that in comparison to clay bricks, employing FTAA blocks could yield potential annual energy savings of approximately 4%. Furthermore, notable cost savings of about 4.94% during peak summer months and 5.51% annually were observed. …”
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Sustainable Building Standards in the Galapagos Islands: Definition, Simulation, and Implementation in Representative Living Labs by Jorge Torres-Barriuso, Iñigo Lopez-Villamor, Aitziber Egusquiza, Antonio Garrido-Marijuan, Ander Romero-Amorrortu, Ziortza Egiluz

“…This work quantifies the impact of buildings on the use of resources and analyses the potential savings of different strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. …”
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Cost-Effectiveness of a New Outpatient Pulmonology Care Model Based on Physician-to-Physician Electronic Consultation by José Manuel Álvarez-Dobaño, Malena Toubes, José Ángel Novo-Platas, Francisco Reyes-Santías, Gerardo Atienza, Manuel Portela, Carlos Rábade, Tamara Lourido, Ana Casal, Carlota Rodríguez-García, Vanessa Riveiro, Romina Abelleira, Jorge Ricoy, Nuria Rodríguez-Núñez, Carlos Zamarrón, Felipe Calle, Francisco Gude, Luis Valdés

“…Each query solved via e-consultation represented a saving of €652.8, resulting in a total annual saving of €827,062. …”
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A new process for extracting vanadium by direct calcification using the heat of molten vanadium slag by Qu J.-W., Zhang T.-A., Lv G.-Z., Chen Y.

“…Compared with the traditional process, the new process saved much energy, and it was faster and more efficient. …”
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Impact of a Novel Insulin Management Service on Non-insulin Pharmaceutical Expenses by John E. Schneider, Anjani Parikh, Ivana Stojanovic

“…**Objectives:** This study examined the use of insulin management services to enable patients to optimize insulin dosing to achieve HbA1c targets and subsequently reduce health care costs. Cost savings may be achieved through reduced complications and hospitalizations, as well as reduced outpatient, physician, and clinic costs. …”
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Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Potato under Alternate Furrows and Deficit Irrigation by Kassu Tadesse Kassaye, Wubengeda Admasu Yilma, Mehiret Hone Fisha, Dawit Habte Haile

“…The benefits of water-saving techniques such as alternate furrow and deficit irrigations need to be explored to ensure food security for the ever-increasing population within the context of declining availability of irrigation water. …”
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Ensuring the Reliability and Efficiency of the Power Industry in the Agricultural Sector of the Republic of Belarus in Modern Conditions by I. V. Protosovitskii, E. P. Zabello, M. A. Prishchepov, V. A. Daineko

“…Taking into account the increase in electricity consumption for heating and hot water supply, we consider the option of eliminating cross-subsidization, which stimulates the interest of consumers in saving electricity and reducing the fee for electricity consumption by changing the operating modes of equipment and devices. …”
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Healthcare Resource Utilization and Cost Comparisons of High-Protein Enteral Nutrition Formulas Used in Critically Ill Patients by Matthew C. Bozeman, Laura L. Schott, Amarsinh M. Desai, Mary K. Miranowski, Dorothy L. Baumer, Cynthia C. Lowen, Zhun Cao, Krysmaru Araujo Torres

“…**Conclusions:** Using a select immunonutrition formula for critically ill patients may provide overall cost savings for the healthcare system.…”
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Cost-effectiveness of the Floodlight MS app in Austria. Unlocking the mystery of costs and outcomes of a digital health application for patients with multiple sclerosis by Evelyn Walter, Matthäus Traunfellner, Franz Meyer, Christian Enzinger, Michael Guger, Christian Bsteh, Patrick Altmann, Harald Hegen, Christoph Goger, Veronika Mikl

“…Pre-treated patients showed similar trends, with medical-cost savings of 718 €, an ICER of 7,864 €, and a quality-of-life improvement of 4.2 months. …”
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Assessment of the Efficiency of Thermal Waste Regeneration in the Blown Impassable Channels of Heating Mains by V. A. Sednin, T. V. Bubyr

“…On the basis of the energy-saving potential, a technical and economic assessment was carried out and the conditions for the economic feasibility of implementing the proposed technical solution were determined.…”
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Resilience in the time of crisis: A review of the maternal, perinatal and reproductive health effects of COVID-19 in South Africa by S Fawcus, S Gebhardt, R Niit, R Pattinson

“…Three routine national data collection systems were sourced: the District Health Information System, the Saving Mothers reports of the National Committee on Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths and the Saving Babies reports from the National Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality Committee using data from the Perinatal Problem Identification Program. …”
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Effects of foliar spraying ABA on ultrastructure and photosynthesis of cotton leaves at bolling stage by CHENG Guo, ZHAO Xiushuai, YIN Zi, WANG Xingpeng, HE Shuai

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Cost-effectiveness of watchful waiting versus immediate emergency department transfer after epinephrine autoinjector use in Canada by Yiwei Yin, Moshe Ben Shoshan, Marcus Shaker, Matthew Greenhawt, Kate M. Johnson

“…Watchful waiting resulted in cost savings of $1,157 per patient and a QALY loss of 7.28 × 10− 4; an incremental cost per QALY saved of $1,589,854. …”
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A prospective model of the potential clinical and economic impact of cervical cancer screening supported by a mobile phone app. by Fredrick Chite Asirwa, Brian W Bresnahan, Faith Yego, Dana Duncan, James K Karichu, Louis P Garrison

“…The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of the app versus conventional care was $174 per case detected and treated. This would be cost-saving given the average lifetime cost per cervical cancer case of $1,000-$3,000.…”
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Les dynamiques identificatoires des enseignants d’EPS débutants : les ressorts d’une discipline scolaire au filtre des processus de subjectivation et d’individuation by Pablo Buznic-Bourgeacq, Benjamin Delattre

“…The three case studies, carried out from interviews with a non-directive tendency, made it possible to draw three figures of the discipline, in which physical and sports activities have been able to play a role of adjuvant to existence, temporary space of detestation or life-saving support for socialization.…”
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