A Multiplier-Less Discrete Cosine Transform Architecture Using a Majority Logic-Based Approximate Full Adder by Elham Esmaeili, Farshad Pesaran, Nabiollah Shiri

“…Compared with its exact circuit, the proposed FA saves 2 majority gates, 3 inverters, and a 4.02 ns delay. …”
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Drying of Malaysian Capsicum annuum L. (Red Chili) Dried by Open and Solar Drying by Ahmad Fudholi, Mohd Yusof Othman, Mohd Hafidz Ruslan, Kamaruzzaman Sopian

“…Solar drying yielded a 49% saving in drying time compared with open sun drying. …”
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Experience of tricuspid valve replacement: immediate and long-term results by G.I. Darwish, M.F. Rotari, N.S. Gnoianko

“…The long-term results of the TVR are not worse than the results of the valve-saving reconstruction.…”
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Identifying the Determinants of CO2 Emission Change in China’s Power Sector by Caiqing Zhang, Mi Zhang, Nan Zhang

“…Finally, policy recommendations are made for future energy-saving and CO2 emission reduction in China’s power sector.…”
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An Effective Methodology for Diabetes Prediction in the Case of Class Imbalance by Borislava Toleva, Ivan Atanasov, Ivan Ivanov, Vincent Hooper

“…It does not involve preselecting important variables, which saves time and makes the model easy for analysis. …”
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Single cell RNA sequencing improves the next generation of approaches to AML treatment: challenges and perspectives by Zahra Khosroabadi, Samaneh Azaryar, Hassan Dianat-Moghadam, Zohreh Amoozgar, Mohammadreza Sharifi

“…Generated data of the transcriptional profile of the AML could even allow the development of cancer vaccines and CAR T-cell therapies while saving valuable time and alleviating dangerous side effects of chemotherapy and HSCT in vivo. …”
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Cost Analysis of Three Techniques of Administering Sevoflurane by Asha Tyagi, Vineeta Venkateswaran, Ajai Kumar Jain, Uttam Chandra Verma

“…Once the cost of propofol used for induction in two of the three groups was added to that of sevoflurane, cost incurred was least with the technique using sevoflurane both for induction and maintenance of anaesthesia, as compared to low flow and alternative low flow techniques, a 26% and 32% cost saving, respectively (P<0.05).…”
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Reagent efficiency and analytical sensitivity optimization for a reliable SARS-CoV-2 pool-based testing strategy by José P. Miranda, Javiera Osorio, Marcia Silva, Carola Silva, Victoria Madrid, Rossana Camponovo, Marcela Henríquez-Henríquez

“…Findings: Our results showed that the most significant gain in efficiency occurred in the 4-sample pool, while at pools greater than 8-sample, there was no considerable reagent savings. Sensitivity significantly dropped to 87.18 %–92.52 % for a 4-sample pool and reached as low as 77.09 %–80.87 % in a 12-sample pooling. …”
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Harnessing artificial intelligence role in oral cancer diagnosis and prediction: A comprehensive exploration by Archana Behera, N. Aravindha Babu, Remya Rajan Renuka, Mukesh Kumar Dharmalingam Jothinathan

“…A combination of two feature extraction techniques, hybrid and boosting algorithms, this way leads to saving time for evaluation. Hence, temporal delays in the treatment and progression of the disease are minimized. …”
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An Immunocompetent HIV-Negative Elderly Patient with Low-Grade Fever, Generalized Lymphadenopathy, Splenomegaly, and Acute Phase Response: Do Not Forget Castleman Disease by Kalliopi Azariadis, Maria Ioannou, Kalliopi Zachou, George N. Dalekos

“…This case underlines that HHV8-associated MCD should be considered as a rare cause of generalized lymphadenopathy even in HIV-negative immunocompetent patients when other causes have been appropriately excluded because a timely diagnosis can be life-saving.…”
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Dynamics of Cropland Non-Agriculturalization in Shaanxi Province of China and Its Attribution Using a Machine Learning Approach by Huiting Yan, Hao Chen, Fei Wang, Linjing Qiu

“…These findings highlight the pronounced regional disparities in CLNA across SP, driven by a complex interplay of multiple factors, underscoring the urgent need to implement water-saving agricultural practices and optimize rural land-use planning to maintain the dynamic balance of cropland and ensure food security in the region.…”
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Learning Curves of Macintosh Laryngoscope in Nurse Anesthetist Trainees Using Cumulative Sum Method by Panthila Rujirojindakul, Edward McNeil, Rongrong Rueangchira-urai, Niranuch Siripunt

“…Tracheal intubation is a potentially life-saving procedure. This skill is taught to many anesthetic healthcare professionals, including nurse anesthetists. …”
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Successful Resuscitation of a Patient with Life-Threatening Metabolic Acidosis by Hemodialysis: A Case of Ethylene Glycol Intoxication by Ikuyo Narita, Michiko Shimada, Norio Nakamura, Reiichi Murakami, Takeshi Fujita, Wakako Fukuda, Hirofumi Tomita

“…However, one should be aware of the possibility of intoxication by unknown causes, and hemodialysis could be life-saving with its superior ability to remove toxic materials in such cases.…”
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GIS-Enabled Culvert Design: A Case Study in Tuscaloosa, Alabama by Ashton D. Greer, Zachary B. Wilbanks, Leah D. Clifton, Bradford Wilson, Andrew J. Graettinger

“…The module is embedded within ESRI ArcGIS 10.4 software, providing a seamless single platform that eliminates error propagation associated with cross-platform data transfer as well as providing 95% time savings over traditional calculation methods. The module uses United States Geological Survey digital elevation data to analyze watershed topography. …”
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Implications of hormonal carcinogenesis for transgender and gender-diverse people undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy: an up-to-date review by Matteo Lambertini, Filippo Pietrantonio, Dario Trapani, Francesco Perrone, Rossana Berardi, Saverio Cinieri, Chiara Cassani, Amelia Barcellini, Filippo Ghelardi, Alberto Giovanni Leone, Stefania Bonadonna, Marianna Sirico, Barbara Tagliaferri, Stefano Maccarone, Davide Dalu, Lorenzo Ruggieri, Simone Nardin, Nicla La Verde

“…It is crucial to recognise that GAHT serves as an essential, life-saving treatment for TGD individuals. Therefore, if a demonstrated direct correlation between GAHT and elevated cancer risk emerges, essential shared decision-making discussions should occur between oncology practitioners and patients. …”
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Complexity Analysis of New Future Video Coding (FVC) Standard Technology by Soulef Bouaafia, Randa Khemiri, Seifeddine Messaoud, Fatma Elzahra Sayadi

“…Compared to previous works, the experimental results prove that the time saving reaches 13% with a decrease in the Bitrate of about 0.6% and in the PSNR of 0.01 to 0.2 dB.…”
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Renovation Measures for Reduction of Primary Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions of Hospital Building by Džana Kadrić, Rejhana Blažević, Hadis Bajrić, Adna Peco, Edin Kadrić

“…Developed models are suitable for evaluation of potential for energy and CO2 savings through the implementation of energy efficiency measures. …”
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Improving Outcomes for Infants with Single Ventricle Physiology through Standardized Feeding during the Interstage by Cindy Weston, S. Adil Husain, Christopher L. Curzon, Steve Neish, Gemma T. Kennedy, Krista Bonagurio, Kevin Gosselin

“…Since first- and second-stage palliative surgeries occur within the same year of life, this represents savings of $500,000 to $800,000 per year in a 10-infant model. …”
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Strategic Health Diplomacy: An Indonesia’s Approach in Securing COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Supplies by Deasy Silvya Sari, Mas Halimah, Akim Akim, Renata Maximillian, Fakhri Sabiq Muawal, Nathanael Jusac Lie

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated a rapid and coordinated international response, particularly in the procurement of life-saving vaccines. As nations endeavor to protect their populations, health diplomacy emerges as a pivotal strategy. …”
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Modeling Compressive Strength of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) Using Novel Optimization Algorithm of AOA by Francisca Blanco, Ye Woo

“…SCC’s ability to self-deposit eliminates the need for vibration, resulting in cost and energy savings. However, some experts are hesitant about its broader application due to insufficient training in modern materials. …”
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