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This study examines the adoption of a low-cost model to support digital transformation in small- and medium-sized industrial enterprises (SMEs) within the context of Industry 4.0. In light of the need to increase operational efficiency while simultaneously reducing expenditure, it becomes a priority to employ innovative and cost-effective solutions. To evaluate this impact, the research applies the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) methodology, systematically assessing how the proposed model influences digital transformation and operational efficiency. Drawing on a case study, the findings demonstrate that implementing the low-cost model leads to significant cost reductions, gains in operational efficiency, and an acceleration of digital transformation in industrial organizations. The results indicate that the approach not only optimizes internal processes but also contributes to lowering the organization’s overall costs. The conclusions confirm the hypotheses, showing that the model achieves a balance between technological advancement and economic efficiency. The study provides relevant insights into the potential of technologies to simultaneously drive operational efficiency and digital transformation within the framework of Industry 4.0, offering an innovative pathway for companies seeking to digitalize while controlling costs. This research strengthens the existing body of knowledge on the synergy between digital transformation, cost efficiency, and operational performance in industrial settings.

Plants have been used in medicine for centuries to treat various diseases, with alcohol and ethanol being known as universal solvents for the extraction of medicinal plant substances. This article sheds light on Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) and absinthe usage in the history of medicine. The invention of absinthe in Switzerland in 1797 made it an integral part of everyday life and the harmful effects of the massive consumption of this product were labelled absinthism. The medicinal properties of wormwood and absinthe are explored from the earliest records of the use of wormwood from the Ebers Papyrus (copies of which date back to 1550 BC) to the military consumption of absinthe during the French invasion of Algiers in 1830. As widely accepted, A. absinthium has both anthelmintic and antiprotozoal properties. In addition, modern medicine has demonstrated antibacterial, antifungal and antibiofilm properties of the plant extracts. In order to fully utilise the therapeutic potential of A. absinthium, advances in pharmaceutical technology are essential. One promising solution could lie in nanotechnological delivery systems. In our opinion absinthe is another impressive example of how tonics containing various herbal substances were used in the history of medicine to manage infections before their efficacy was later proven in vitro and in vivo.