Small Rural Towns in Sicily from an Utopian Project to the Abandonment by Maria Rossana Caniglia

“…Recognition of the historical-architectural value of small towns nearly always corresponds to a state of neglect and degradation, dictated by the repercussions of war, hydrogeological disruptions, new economic models and the gradual migration of the population to the cities. …”
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An evidence synthesis of risk identification, assessment and management for young people using tier 4 inpatient child and adolescent mental health services by Ben Hannigan, Deborah Edwards, Nicola Evans, Elizabeth Gillen, Mirella Longo, Steven Pryjmachuk, Gemma Trainor

“…Data derived could not be used to inform an economic modelling of NHS costs or to analyse cost-effectiveness. …”
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A randomised controlled trial of post-operative radiotherapy following breast-conserving surgery in a minimum-risk population. Quality of life at 5 years in the PRIME trial by LJ Williams, IH Kunkler, CC King, W Jack, M van der Pol

“…Although HRQoL should always be taken into account when determining treatment, our results show that the addition of RT does not impair overall quality of life. Further economic modelling on the longer-term costs and consequences of omitting RT is required. …”
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Determining optimal strategies for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: systematic review of cost-effectiveness analyses in the United Kingdom by Hema Mistry, Jodie Enderby, Rachel Court, Lena Al-Khudairy, Chidozie Nduka, GJ Melendez-Torres, Sian Taylor-Phillips, Aileen Clarke, Olalekan A Uthman

“…We included fully published economic evaluations (including economic models) conducted alongside randomised controlled trials of any form of intervention that was aimed at the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, including, but not limited to, drugs, diet, physical activity and public health. …”
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From Farm to Flight: CoverCress as a Low Carbon Intensity Cash Cover Crop for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production. A Review of Progress Towards Commercialization by Winthrop B. Phippen, Rob Rhykerd, John C. Sedbrook, John C. Sedbrook, Cristine Handel, Steve Csonka

“…At current commodity prices, economic modeling predicts this level of production can be profitable across the entire supply chain. …”
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A Reconfigured Whale Optimization Technique (RWOT) for Renewable Electrical Energy Optimal Scheduling Impact on Sustainable Development Applied to Damietta Seaport, Egypt by Noha H. El-Amary, Alsnosy Balbaa, R. A. Swief, T. S. Abdel-Salam

“…It is based on operating the renewable electrical energy sources during the available time of operation, taking into consideration the simple and basic technical issues only, without considering the sophisticated technical and economical models. The available operation time is determined by the environmental condition. …”
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Essays in financial economics by Dou, Winston Wei

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CompactCities : analyzing the urban spatial structure in cities with growth restrictions by Oberoi, Amit

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Accurate, practical and cost-effective assessment of carotid stenosis in the UK by Wardlaw, J, Chappell, F, Stevenson, M, De Nigris, E, Thomas, S, Gillard, J, Berry, E, Young, G, Rothwell, P, Roditi, G, Gough, M, Brennan, A, Bamford, J, Best, J

“…The authors constituted a panel of experts in stroke, imaging, vascular surgery, statistics and health economic modelling. The accuracy of less invasive carotid imaging was systematically reviewed using Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy (STARD) methodology, supplemented by individual patient data from UK primary research and audit studies. …”

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of referral to a commercial open group behavioural weight management programme in adults with overweight and obesity: 5-year follow-up of the W... by Ahern, AL, Breeze, P, Fusco, F, Sharp, SJ, Islam, N, Wheeler, GM, Hill, AJ, Hughes, CA, Duschinsky, R, Thomas, C, Bates, S, Woolston, J, Stubbings, M, Whittle, F, Boothby, C, Bostock, J, Jebb, S, Aveyard, P, Boyland, E, Halford, JCG, Morris, S, Brennan, A, Griffin, SJ

“…</p> <p><strong>Interpretation:</strong>&nbsp;Although the difference in weight change between groups was not statistically significant, some weight loss was maintained at 5 years after an open-group behavioural weight management programme. Health economic modelling suggests that this could have important implications to reduce the incidence of weight-related disease and these interventions might be cost-saving.…”

Model development of essential lean manufacturing methods on sustainable performance in Malaysian manufacturing firms by Zainal Abidin, Muhammad Harith

“…Malaysian manufacturing production has been declining for the last decade, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). 5.70 percent is expected to decrease by the end of the quarter, based on the trading economics model and analyst expectations. Manufacturing organisations in Malaysia were forced to continuously improve their performance through operational excellence and product quality enhancement in order to survive under extreme pressure. …”
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Multi-stakeholder collaboration in urban freight consolidation schemes: drivers and barriers to implementation by Daniela Paddeu, Graham Parkhurst, Gianfranco Fancello, Paolo Fadda, Miriam Ricci

“…In recent years, there has been enthusiasm amongst commentators that shared-resource economic models can both create new commercial opportunities and address policy problems, including in the transport sector. …”
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Análise epistemológica da valoração como constructo para decisões estratégicas: óticas contábil e econômica = Epistemologic analyses of valuation’ contribute for strategy decisio... by Luiz da Costa Laurencel, José Paulo Cosenza

“…A question concerning the foundations present in economic models for value attribution seems to be a result of no identity between economic events and the organizational reality of firms. …”
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Assessment of the feasibility and clinical value of further research to evaluate the management options for children with Down syndrome and otitis media with effusion: a feasibilit... by Heather Fortnum, Paul Leighton, Murray D Smith, Lisa Brown, Matthew Jones, Claire Benton, Elizabeth Marder, Andrew Marshall, Kate Sutton

“…Data were collected from parents via self-completed questionnaires, face-to-face interviews and focus groups and from professionals via online questionnaires and a Delphi review exercise. Development of economic models to represent clinical pathways of care and a RCT informed a value of information (VOI) analysis. …”
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Potentials and opportunities of solar PV and wind energy sources in Saudi Arabia: Land suitability, techno-socio-economic feasibility, and future variability by Amir A. Imam, Abdullah Abusorrah, Mousa Marzband

“…The integration of GIS spatial analysis, techno-socio-economic modeling, and machine learning-based forecasting provides comprehensive insights into harnessing solar and wind energy in SA. …”
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Prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and contributing factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mengistie Yirsaw Gobezie, Minimize Hassen, Nuhamin Alemayehu Tesfaye, Tewodros Solomon, Mulat Belete Demessie, Teklehaimanot Fentie Wendie, Getachew Tadesse, Tesfaye Dessale Kassa, Fentaw Tadese Berhe, Fentaw Tadese Berhe

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The impact of the TV white space unlicensed spectrum on the wireless industry competition by Canaveras, Amparo (Maria Amparo Canaveras Galdon)

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Accurate, practical and cost-effective assessment of carotid stenosis in the UK. by Wardlaw, J, Chappell, F, Stevenson, M, De Nigris, E, Thomas, S, Gillard, J, Berry, E, Young, G, Rothwell, P, Roditi, G, Gough, M, Brennan, A, Bamford, J, Best, J

“…REVIEW METHODS: The authors constituted a panel of experts in stroke, imaging, vascular surgery, statistics and health economic modelling. The accuracy of less invasive carotid imaging was systematically reviewed using Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy (STARD) methodology, supplemented by individual patient data from UK primary research and audit studies. …”

Внедрение в практику регионального управления секторальных моделей: оценка влияния управляющих воздействий на экономику=Introducing Sectoral Models into Regional Management: An Ass... by Волошенко К. Ю., Пономарев А. К.

“…In conclusion, the authors offer recommendations for using the proposed models in business, public administration and regional economic modeling.…”
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The management of Otitis Media with Effusion in children with cleft palate (mOMEnt): a feasibility study and economic evaluation by Iain Bruce, Nicola Harman, Paula Williamson, Stephanie Tierney, Peter Callery, Syed Mohiuddin, Katherine Payne, Elisabeth Fenwick, Jamie Kirkham, Kevin O’Brien

“…Design: The management of Otitis Media with Effusion in children with cleft palate (mOMEnt) study had four key components: (i) a survey evaluation of current clinical practice in each cleft centre; (ii) economic modelling and value of information (VOI) analysis to determine if the extent of existing decision uncertainty justifies the cost of further research; (iii) qualitative research to capture patient and parent opinion regarding willingness to participate in a trial and important outcomes; and (iv) the development of a COS for use in future effectiveness trials of OME in children with CP. …”
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