Role of behavioral biases in the investment decisions of Pakistan Stock Exchange investors: Moderating role of investment experience by Saima Aziz, Shahid Mehmood, Muhammad Asif Khan, Anita Tangl

“…They make investments to achieve their unique investment objectives, such as saving for retirement, a child’s education, or increasing their overall wealth. …”
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Ternary Toward Binary: Circuit-Level Implementation of Ternary Logic Using Depletion-Mode and Conventional MOSFETs by Hyundong Lee, Seonghoon Kim, Jongbeom Kim, Jaehoon Jeong, Jeonggyu Yang, Taigon Song

“…Regarding this challenging situation, ternary computing is gaining more attention due to its better data saving/computing/moving capability. Thus, ternary logic based on various devices was proposed, but these circuits are still encountering issues of high-power consumption, low operating speed, and challenges in manufacturing compared to silicon-based circuits. …”
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Multiplexed set of 10 microsatellite markers for identification of potato varieties by O. S. Kolobova, O. P. Maluchenko, T. V. Shalaeva, E. P. Shanina, I. A. Shilov, Ya. I. Alekseev, N. S. Velishaeva

“…A large scale of samples requires the creation of a robust and time-saving technique based on fragment sizing. We selected 10 polymorphic STR loci of potato: STI0032, STG0016, STI0001, STI0004, STM1104, STM5127, STI0030, STI0033, STI0014, STM5114 and designed a multiplex panel for potato DNA profiling. …”
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Evaluation of the quality, reliability, readability of websites on temporomandibular joint pain by Selcen Eser Mısır, Perihan Dalgalı Evli, Kübra Gülnur Topsakal, Merve Aksoy

“…MATERIALS AND METHOD: An internet search was performed on Google Chrome (Google, Mountain View, California, USA) on June 9, 2023, with the keywords “jaw pain” and the links of the first 50 websites were saved. Four different evaluation tools the DISCERN instrument, The Ensuring Quality Information for Patients (EQIP), the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark, Readability Index were used to evaluate 37 sites that met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Optimization of turbidity and iron removal process for mine reuse water based on response surface methodology by LUO Jianying, ZHU Junzhao, YANG Zaijun, YANG Jianchao, WANG Jian, GUO Zhongquan

“…The water quality of reclaimed water was favorable after the application while the operation cost could be saved.…”
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Xpert MTB/XDR implementation in South Africa: cost outcomes of centralised vs. decentralised approaches by N. Cassim, S.V. Omar, S.D. Masuku, H. Moultrie, W.S. Stevens, F. Ismail, P. da Silva

“…CONCLUSION: Centralising the implementation of XDR testing, as compared to LPAfl/LPAsl, leads to significant cost savings.…”
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Generating high-precision farmland irrigation pattern maps using remotely sensed ecological indices and machine learning algorithms by Yuqi Liu, Yang Wang, Yanling Liao, Renkuan Liao, Jirka Šimůnek

“…Regional mapping findings reveal an increase in the proportion of micro-irrigation from 40.2 % in 2015 to 47.0 % in 2023, underscoring the successful implementation of water-saving practices in the Turpan-Hami Basin. Additionally, we developed a GEE-based interactive interface, which enables users to generate corresponding distribution maps of irrigation patterns by selecting a specific year, offering uesful data support for policymakers and farmers to better manage agricultural water resources.…”
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Development of a Cost-Effective Plasma Thawer: A Potential Game-Changer in Blood Transfusion Technology by Shamrez Shahid, Muhammad Danish Mujib Mujib, Ahmad Zahid Rao, Muhammad Abul Hasan, Saad Ahmed Qazi

“… Plasma thawers are vital in healthcare, ensuring safe thawing of frozen plasma for life-saving transfusions. To address challenges such as specialized operator training and high initial costs in low-resource settings, we developed a cost-effective and efficient plasma thawer in Pakistan. …”
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Management of Malignant Pleural Effusion with ASEPT® Pleural Catheter: Quality of Life, Feasibility, and Patient Satisfaction by Inderdeep Dhaliwal, Masoud Mahdavian, Shabnam Asghari, Benson Chun To Wong, Rosalie Labelle, Kayvan Amjadi

“…The new ASEPT pleural catheter, through advantages in design, may ultimately show cost savings. The primary outcome of this study was to evaluate safety and efficacy of the ASEPT system. …”
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Life Cycle Carbon Emission Analysis of Buildings with Different Exterior Wall Types Based on BIM Technology by Yuelong Lyu, Nikita Igorevich Fomin, Shuailong Li, Wentao Hu, Shuoting Xiao, Yue Huang, Chong Liu

“…The findings demonstrate that PCSB offers significant energy-saving and emission-reduction benefits during the construction and operation phases. …”
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Effects of Stewing Modes on Physicochemical Quality and Formation of Flavour Compounds of Chinese Dagu Chicken Soup by Haining Guan, Xiaojun Xu, Chunmei Feng, Yanli Tian, Dengyong Liu, Xiaoqin Diao

“…In general, considering the stability and umami taste of chicken soup, as well as the time-saving need, it is recommended to use the MFMT mode to prepare the chicken soup.…”
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Performance evaluation of R-1234yf as alternative to R-22 for date fruit drying machine by Mukhtar Ariyadi Hifni, Ariandi Andrameda Yurian, Jati Nugroho Putro Ardi, Sulistio Aji Dhanang, Aisyah Nyayu

“…Heat pump drying in the food industry is notable for its efficiency and energy savings. When designing a date fruit drying machine, it is crucial to consider heat transfer characteristics and performance, measured by parameters such as the coefficient of performance (COP), specific energy consumption (SEC), and specific moisture extraction rate (SMER). …”
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Ditch rotation irrigation coupled with multi-scale ecological reservoir operation by Linhui Mu, Tao Bai, Dong Liu, Hongwei Ji, Mingjiang Deng, LiangPeng Hong

“…Water demand of vegetation is met through combination of water saving and water supply, so that the ecosystem is adjusted to a new equilibrium state, to promote the coordinated development of aquatic ecology. …”
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Optimum design of wind turbine foundation according to rebar detailing by Italo Linhares Salomão, Placido Rogério Pinheiro, Napoleão Vieira Nepomuceno, Gabriel Xavier Santiago Marinho, Matheus Martins Palmela Bastos de Oliveira, Joel J.P.C. Rodrigues, Bruno Ricardo de Almeida

“…It can, therefore, be concluded that the proposed model is viable for application in circular foundation projects, leading to savings in the total weight of steel used in the foundations.…”
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TOPSIS prefabricated building construction evaluation based on interval-valued Pythagorean fuzzy numbers based on prospect theory by Lixin Chang, Norhaiza Nordin, Shiwei Zhao, Xinhua Gu, Ye Zhao

“…Abstract Prefabricated buildings have a series of advantages such as high efficiency, energy savings, and environmental protection, and are being strongly promoted by the Chinese government. …”
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Balanced Performance Merit on Wind and Solar Energy Contact With Clean Environment Enrichment by Priyan Malarvizhi Kumar, M. M. Kamruzzaman, Badria Sulaiman Alfurhood, Bakri Hossain, Harikumar Nagarajan, Surendar Rama Sitaraman

“…Then based on the components, the generator, and the inverter-related electricity can be saved later. Problem formulation: One of the main problems with solar and wind energy is that they make non-concentrated and dilute energy from vast lands. …”
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Fungal Infections in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Comprehensive Narrative Review by Maria Mazzitelli, Federico Nalesso, Alberto Enrico Maraolo, Vincenzo Scaglione, Lucrezia Furian, Annamaria Cattelan

“…Background: Despite kidney transplantation being a life-saving procedure, patients experience a high risk of developing fungal infections (FIs), with an increased risk of both morbidity and mortality, especially during the first year after transplant. …”
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Predicted quality benefits of achievable performance benchmarks of chronic heart failure care in China: results from a nationwide observational study by Xi Li, Chao Wang, Jingkun Li, Yupeng Wang, Xiaoqiang Bao, Meina Liu, Qiuju Zhang, Chang Yin, Xudong Ma

“…However, there was no evidence for lowering in-hospital mortality, significant savings in cost or shortening LOS.Conclusions Increasing the adherence rate of CHF care and closing the gap in HPCP between hospitals have important implications for improving patient condition.…”
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Adoption of sustainable agricultural intensification practices: assessing the role of institutional and socio economic factors amongst smallholder farmers. by Kule, Enos Katya, Agole, David, Obia, Alfred, Okello, Daniel Micheal, Odongo, Walter

“…Farmers should be advised to utilize cheap credit services such as village savings and loan associations to facilitate the adoption of SAIPs.…”
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Grain yield and water productivity of maize under deficit irrigation and salt stress: Evidences from field experiment and literatures by Jia Gao, Lin Li, Risheng Ding, Shaozhong Kang, Taisheng Du, Ling Tong, Jian Kang, Wanli Xu, Guangmu Tang

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