In 2023, the price of an apple in South Korea was nearly three times higher than the average in the countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Groceries such as pork and potatoes cost almost double the average, while clothing prices were similarly higher than international standards. In contrast, water and electricity costs were about half the price compared to the OECD average.

Hawaii is the state with the highest household electricity price in the United States. In February 2025, the average retail price of electricity for Hawaiian residences amounted to 41.11 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour. California followed in second, with 32.41 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour. Meanwhile, Utah registered the lowest price in the period, at around 12.41 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour. Why is electricity so expensive in Hawaii? Fossil fuels, and specifically oil, account for approximately 80 percent of Hawaii’s electricity mix, so the electricity price in this state can be roughly brought down to the price of oil in the country. Oil was by far the most expensive fossil fuel used for electricity generation in the country. As Hawaii depends on oil imports, the cost of transportation and infrastructure must be added to the oil price. Electricity prices worldwide The U.S. retail price for electricity increased almost every year since 1990. In 2024, it stood at 13 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour, almost double the charge put on electricity back in 1990. However, household electricity prices are around 25 U.S. dollar cents per kilowatt-hour lower in the U.S. when compared to European countries reliant on energy imports, such as Germany and Italy.

Introduction: Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a complex syndrome characterized by changes in behavior, language, executive control, and motor symptoms. Its annual economic burden per patient in developed countries has been classified as considerable, amounting to US$119,654 per patient, almost double the patient costs reported for Alzheimer's disease. However, there is little information regarding cost-of-illness (COI) for FTD in Latin-America (LA).Aim: To describe the costs related to FTD in LA.Methods: We included COI studies on FTD conducted in LA published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese from inception to September 2020. We carried out a systematic search in Pubmed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Scielo, Cochrane, and gray literature. For quality assessment, we used a COI assessment tool available in the literature. All costs were reported in USD for 1 year and adjusted for inflation.Results: We included three studies from Argentina, Brazil, and Peru. Direct costs (DCs) included medication (from US$959.20 to US$ 4,279.20), health care costs (from US$ 2,275.80 to US$7,856.16), and caregiver costs (from US$9,634.00 to US$28,730.28). Indirect costs (ICs) amounted to US$43,076.88.Conclusions: In LA countries, the reporting of costs related to FTD continues to be oriented toward DCs. They remain lower than in developed countries, possibly due to the limited health budget allocated. Only one Brazilian report analyzed ICs, representing the highest percentage of the total costs. Therefore, studies on the COI of this disease in LA are essential, focusing on both out-of-pocket spending and the potential economic loss to patients' homes and families.

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As of 2024, the average cost of a data breach in the United States amounted to **** million U.S. dollars, down from **** million U.S. dollars in the previous year. The global average cost per data breach was **** million U.S. dollars in 2024. Cost of a data breach in different countries worldwide Data breaches impose a big threat for organizations globally. The monetary damage caused by data breaches has increased in many markets in the past decade. In 2023, Canada followed the U.S. by data breach costs, with an average of **** million U.S. dollars. Since 2019, the average monetary damage caused by loss of sensitive information in Canada has increased notably. In the United Kingdom, the average cost of a data breach in 2024 amounted to around **** million U.S. dollars, while in Germany it stood at **** million U.S. dollars. The cost of data breach by industry and segment Data breach costs vary depending on the industry and segment. For the fourth consecutive year, the global healthcare sector registered the highest costs of data breach, which in 2024 amounted to about **** million U.S. dollars. Financial institutions ranked second, with an average cost of *** million U.S. dollars for a data breach. Detection and escalation was the costliest segment in data breaches worldwide, with **** U.S. dollars on average. The cost for lost business ranked second, while response following a breach came across as the third-costliest segment.

The Recycled Polypropylene (R-PP) market in North America experienced a gradual upward trend in prices throughout Q1 2025, driven by the growth in feedstock costs and constrained post-consumer Polypropylene (PP) bale supply. Especially in USA, during January, prices remained stable, indicating continuous R-PP purchases by downstream companies despite macroeconomic uncertainties. February saw drastic growth in feedstock costs, particularly for post-consumer PP bales, which nearly doubled since last fall, tightening the supply and pressuring R-PP margins.

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IntroductionHigher and lower-middle income countries are increasingly affected by obesity. Obesity-related diseases are placing a substantial health and economic burden on Brazil. Our aim is to measure the future consequences of these trends on the associated disease burden and health care costs.MethodA previously developed micro-simulation model is used to project the extent of obesity, obesity-related diseases and associated healthcare costs to 2050. In total, thirteen diseases were considered: coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and eight cancers. We simulated three hypothetical intervention scenarios: no intervention, 1% and 5% reduction in body mass index (BMI).ResultsIn 2010, nearly 57% of the Brazilian male population was overweight or obese (BMI ≥25 kg/m2), but the model projects rates as high as 95% by 2050. A slightly less pessimistic picture is predicted for females, increasing from 43% in 2010 to 52% in 2050. Coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, cancers, osteoarthritis and diabetes prevalence cases are projected to at least double by 2050, reaching nearly 34,000 cases of hypertension by 2050 (per 100,000). 1% and 5% reduction in mean BMI will save over 800 prevalence cases and nearly 3,000 cases of hypertension by 2050 respectively (per 100,000). The health care costs will double from 2010 ($5.8 billion) in 2050 alone ($10.1 billion). Over 40 years costs will reach $330 billion. However, with effective interventions the costs can be reduced to $302 billion by 1% and to $273 billion by 5% reduction in mean BMI across the population.ConclusionObesity rates are rapidly increasing creating a high burden of disease and associated costs. However, an effective intervention to decrease obesity by just 1% will substantially reduce obesity burden and will have a significant effect on health care expenditure.

Tsetse flies, which transmit sleeping sickness to humans and nagana to cattle, are commonly controlled by stationary artificial baits consisting of traps or insecticide-treated screens known as targets. In Kenya the use of electrocuting sampling devices showed that the numbers of Glossina fuscipes fuscipes (Newstead) visiting a biconical trap were nearly double those visiting a black target of 100 cm×100 cm. However, only 40% of the males and 21% of the females entered the trap, whereas 71% and 34%, respectively, alighted on the target. The greater number visiting the trap appeared to be due to its being largely blue, rather than being three-dimensional or raised above the ground. Through a series of variations of target design we show that a blue-and-black panel of cloth (0.06 m2) flanked by a panel (0.06 m2) of fine black netting, placed at ground level, would be about ten times more cost-effective than traps or large targets in control campaigns. This finding has important implications for controlling all subspecies of G. fuscipes, which are currently responsible for more than 90% of sleeping sickness cases.

The window replacement services market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing demand for energy-efficient windows, rising home renovations, and a growing awareness of the aesthetic and security benefits of new windows. Let's assume, for illustrative purposes, a 2025 market size of $15 billion USD and a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5% for the forecast period (2025-2033). This translates to significant market expansion, reaching an estimated size of over $22 billion USD by 2033. Key market drivers include rising disposable incomes, particularly in developed regions, fueling home improvement projects; increasing concerns about energy conservation and reduced utility bills; and the growing preference for aesthetically pleasing, modern window designs. Furthermore, advancements in window technology, such as smart windows and improved insulation materials, contribute to market growth. However, the market also faces some constraints. Economic downturns can dampen consumer spending on home improvements. Fluctuations in raw material prices, especially for materials like glass and aluminum, can impact profitability. Competition among established players and the emergence of new entrants also contribute to competitive pricing pressures. Nevertheless, the long-term outlook for the window replacement services market remains positive, driven by continuous improvements in window technology, and increasing consumer awareness of the long-term cost and energy savings associated with window replacement. The segmentation of the market, encompassing various window types (e.g., double-hung, casement, sliding), materials (e.g., vinyl, aluminum, wood), and service packages (e.g., installation only, complete replacement), further influences market dynamics and allows for niche specialization. This report provides a detailed analysis of the rapidly evolving window replacement services market, valued at over $25 billion annually in the United States alone. It explores key market trends, competitive dynamics, and future growth prospects, providing invaluable insights for industry stakeholders, investors, and entrepreneurs. The report leverages data from reputable sources and incorporates expert analysis to offer a comprehensive understanding of this significant sector. Keywords: window replacement, window installation, window repair, home improvement, energy efficiency, window contractors, double pane windows, replacement windows cost, window services near me.

In 2021, the average cost of a rhinoplasty procedure in Colombia amounted to ************** U.S. dollars, slightly less than the price of *** thousand U.S. dollars for the same surgery in Mexico. In comparison, nose surgery in the United States would cost almost double, or around *** thousand U.S. dollars.

Hovering, the ability to maintain a stationary position in fluid, is essential for many fish species during prey capture, habitat exploration, and mating. While traditionally assumed to be energetically inexpensive for fishes with a swim bladder, the metabolic costs and morphological factors influencing postural stability during hovering remain poorly understood. Hovering requires fishes to counteract small instabilities in position and orientation, often through continuous adjustments using their fins and body. To examine the energetic consequences of this active stabilization, we measured body posture, fin kinematics, and metabolic rates in 13 near-neutrally buoyant fish species during both hovering and resting. Our results show that hovering nearly doubles metabolic rates compared to resting, and species with greater separation between the center of mass and center of buoyancy and increased caudal fin activity exhibit higher energetic costs. In contrast, species with more posteriorly..., , , # Dataset for: Inherent instability leads to high costs of hovering in near-neutrally buoyant fishes

Dataset DOI: 10.5061/dryad.9cnp5hqw7

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This dataset supports the manuscript "Inherent instability leads to high costs of hovering in near-neutrally buoyant fishes," by Di Santo et al., which investigates the energetic and biomechanical costs of hovering across 13 species of near-neutrally buoyant fishes.

Experimental Overview: Data were collected using a combination of respirometry, high-speed video, and morphometric analysis. Fish were placed in flow tanks where their oxygen consumption was measured during rest and while hovering. Simultaneously, body posture and fin movements were recorded and analyzed with high-speed cameras. Morphological measurements were used to estimate the spatial relationship between the center of mass (COM) and the center of buoyancy (COB), as well as to calculate fin positions and body ...,

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In general, it appears that the proposed process is technically feasible and can be translated into an operating plant that could perform reliably and without unusual operation difficulties. However, the proposed equipment selection, although based on commercially available units would, we believe, be a severe maintenance burden and somewhat difficult to control. We refer specifically to the countercurrent ion exchange contractors and the coal distribution to the 20 required units. These major difficulties may be overcome by selection of a countercurrent decantation (CCD) or similar system, as proposed in this report. Our cost estimates indicate that a CCD system would substantially reduce the capital cost for this section of the plant. Nevertheless, our capital cost estimate for the entire plant is approximately double that in the base case GFETC/UND report. Applying this increased capital cost to the UND estimate of annual operating expenses, the fixed charges would more than double, from $0.56/ton to $1.36/ton of feed lignite. Financing costs would likewise increase from $0.86/ton to $1.57/ton. With other less significant changes, a total cost per ton of at least $4.33 is derived for the sodium reduction process. A comprehensive analysis is necessary to relate this cost to the financial impact of high-sodium lignite on power plant operation. Intuitively though, it would seem that an additional $4 per ton might not be attractive for a nominal $6 to $7 per ton base fuel price. Therefore, there is a large incentive for developing the process further in order to realize any potential downstream power plant credits.

The operating budget sets both operating expenses and revenues. Operating expenses include wages, health insurance, pension benefits, fuel, payments to THE RIDE and Commuter Rail operators, and monthly debt service payments. Revenues include fares, advertising revenue, real estate lease payments, sales taxes, and contributions from the cities and towns we serve. The MBTA budgets for each of these on a monthly basis, and then compares actual revenues and expenditures each month to the targets to ensure that we stay on track. Monthly data is available starting in Fiscal Year 2016 (July 2015 on).

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Description
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Fiscal year
String
2016


reporting_as_of_date
Last day of the month for monthly data.
Date
2019-12-31


category
General financial category.
String
Revenue


subcategory
Breakdown of expenses and revenue: Debt service: payments on the MBTA’s long-term debt; Operating expenses: labor costs (wages and benefits), fuel costs, and other costs incurred to operate service; Operating revenues: revenue from fares, advertising space, and real-estate holdings; Non-operating revenues: the MBTA’s portion of the state sales tax and assessments on the cities and towns it serves.
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Operating Revenues


month_to_date_actual_amount
Amount the MBTA actually received or spent in the given month. 
Double
5,000,000.01


month_to_date_budgeted_amount
Amount the MBTA budgeted to receive or spend in the given month. 
Double
4,999,999.99


year_to_date_actual_amount
Amount the MBTA actually received or spent in the given year. 
Double
25,000,000.01


year_to_date_budgeted_amount
Amount the MBTA budgeted to receive or spend in the given year. 
Double
24,999,999.99

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The cost of riverine floods in New Orleans, U.S., were estimated at 189 U.S. dollars per capita per year in the current climate as of 2022. These costs are expected to nearly double by 2050, in both a medium and high emissions scenario, to more than 450 dollars per capita. In Ho Chi Minh City, costs could increase by nearly 8-fold, to reach 456 dollars per capita per year by 2050.