Is “Collaborative Governance” or “Competitive Collusion” the effect of cross-ownership on corporate innovation by Lijuan Yang, Lijuan Xiao, Lingyun Xiong, Jinjin Wang, Min Bai

“…We also find that cross-ownership contributes to innovation output mainly through two plausible channels: the relaxation of financing constraints and reducing both types of agency costs. Further analysis shows that cross-ownership has a more pronounced influence on innovation output in those firms with higher equity restriction ratios and facing more competitive markets. …”
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Prospect studies and geological CO2 storage potential in Nigeria by Victor Omefe, Mahlon Kida Marvin, Zakiyyu Muhammad Sarkinbaka, Victor Inumidun Fagorite, Aliyu Buba Ngulde

“…These include the suitability and efficiency of the carbon capture technologies deployed, the level of technical readiness and local capacity, the economic feasibility in terms of operating and capital costs, and the integration of comprehensive life cycle assessments to ensure environmental and economic sustainability.A recent study by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) estimated that Nigeria has a theoretical storage potential of about 10.7 gigatons. …”
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Relationship between multimorbidity, SARS-COV-2 infection and long COVID: a cross-sectional population-based French survey by Tatjana T. Makovski, Olivier Steichen, Melissa Rushyizekera, Marjan van den Akker, Joël Coste

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Parametric Optimization of Electric Discharge Machining for AISI 1045 Steel by Muhammad Mansoor Uz Zaman Siddiqui, Syed Amir Iqbal, Ali Zulqarnain, Adeel Tabassum

“…The electrode wear rate (EWR) was minimized to 0.0088 g/min, which prolongs electrode life and reduces operational costs. Surface roughness (Ra) was improved to 0.0253 mm, ensuring a high-quality surface finish. …”
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Vertical Dense Jets in Crossflows: A Preliminary Study with Lattice Boltzmann Methods by Maria Grazia Giordano, Jérôme Jacob, Piergiorgio Fusco, Sabina Tangaro, Daniela Malcangio

“…A full-LBM scheme is employed to model both the hydrodynamics and the transport of the saline concentration field, and Large Eddy Simulations (LES) are employed in the framework of LBM to reduce computational costs typically associated with turbulence modeling, together with a recursive regularization procedure for the collision operator to achieve greater stability. …”
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Strategic deployment of roadside units for effective vehicle-to-infrastructure communication to limit road accidents by Paule Kevin Nembou Kouonchie, Willy Stephen Tounsi Fokui, Danube Kirt Ngongang Wandji

“…The implementation of V2I necessitates having roadside units (RSUs) on the road network, and it is said to be very expensive in terms of deployment, operation, and maintenance costs. RSUs communicate with vehicles equipped with an onboard unit, and the exchange between them must be established with optimal performance by considering the connectivity, the packet delivery ratio, the average downlink end-to-end delay, and the energy consumption of RSUs. …”
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pSIG plasmids, MoClo-compatible vectors for efficient production of chimeric double-stranded RNAs in Escherichia coli HT115 (DE3) strain by Ching-Feng Wu, Li-Pang Chang, Chan Lee, Ioannis Stergiopoulos, Li-Hung Chen

“…While industrial-scale dsRNA production is feasible, most research laboratories still rely on costly and labor-intensive in vitro transcription kits that are difficult to scale up for field trials. …”
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Pattern and appropriateness of antibiotic therapy for acute respiratory tract infection among under-five children accessing care in a tertiary facility, Sokoto, Nigeria by Fatima Ishaq Abubakar, Hadiza Kubra Ahmed, Omotolani Olawunmi Akintunde, Idrees Abiodun Rufai

“…Introduction Acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) are a major cause of antibiotic use among under-five (U5) children, often leading to inappropriate prescriptions that contribute to antimicrobial resistance, adverse drug reactions and higher healthcare costs.Objectives To assess the pattern and rate of antibiotic prescriptions and evaluate their appropriateness based on WHO and Paediatric Association of Nigeria guidelines for ARI treatment among U5 children at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, SokotoMethods A retrospective review of medical records (case folders and prescription sheets) was conducted for U5 children diagnosed with ARI over a 10-month period at the paediatric outpatient and inpatient units, Department of Paediatrics, UDUTH. …”
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Integration of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Extended Reality in Healthcare and Medical Education: A Glimpse into the Emerging Horizon in LMICs—A Systematic Review by Mohd Faizan Siddiqui, Sheeda Jabeen, Amenah Alwazzan, Sebastiano Vacca, Lara Dalal, Bashar Al-Haddad, Ahmad Jaber, Fatima Fouad Ballout, Hadi Khaled Abou Zeid, Joe Haydamous, Razane El Hajj Chehade, Roman Kalmatov

“…Six studies identified low- and middle-income countries’ limitations (eg, costs, infrastructure), but one research found that non-XR approaches were successful in resource-limited locations. …”
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Streamlining systematic reviews with large language models using prompt engineering and retrieval augmented generation by Fouad Trad, Ryan Yammine, Jana Charafeddine, Marlene Chakhtoura, Maya Rahme, Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan, Ali Chehab

“…Abstract Background Systematic reviews (SRs) are essential to formulate evidence-based guidelines but require time-consuming and costly literature screening. Large Language Models (LLMs) can be a powerful tool to expedite SRs. …”
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Regional insights on the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of carbapenem and colistin-resistant gram-negative bacteria: an observational cross-sectional study fro... by Nazia Khursheed, Fareeha Adnan, Moiz Ahmed Khan, Ramlla Hatif

“…Rising colistin resistance worldwide has created challenges in effective treatment and raised treatment costs. Our study aimed to understand the prevalence of colistin resistance in carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria, associated pathogens and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern at our institute, to help limit further development of resistance. …”
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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in College Students Post COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review Using COVID-19 as a Case Study by Wai Yan Min Htike, Muxuan Zhang, Zixuan Wu, Xinyu Zhou, Siran Lyu, Yiu-Wing Kam

“…Convenience barriers involved financial costs (58.1%) and difficulty accessing vaccination centers (40.3%). …”
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Validation of dual energy X-ray absorptiometry measures of abdominal fat by comparison with magnetic resonance imaging in an Indian population. by Amy E Taylor, Hannah Kuper, Ravi D Varma, Jonathan C Wells, Jimmy D Bell, K V Radhakrishna, Bharati Kulkarni, Sanjay Kinra, Nicholas J Timpson, Shah Ebrahim, George Davey Smith, Yoav Ben-Shlomo

“…Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) can be used to determine abdominal fat depots, being more accessible and less costly than gold standard measures such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). …”
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Systematic review finds that study data not published in full text articles have unclear impact on meta-analyses results in medical research. by Christine M Schmucker, Anette Blümle, Lisa K Schell, Guido Schwarzer, Patrick Oeller, Laura Cabrera, Erik von Elm, Matthias Briel, Joerg J Meerpohl, OPEN consortium

“…Therefore, currently, a meta-analyst should particularly consider time, effort and costs when adding such data to their analysis. Future research is needed to identify which reviews may benefit most from including unpublished or grey data.…”
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Progress in high-efficiency and energy-saving technologies for large-scale intelligent equipment in coal mines by WANG Guofa, LI Shijun, ZHANG Yong, SONG Chenglin, KOU Ziming

“…This requires optimized power system design, enhanced electrical safety and high-voltage equipment protection, and the application of safety performance testing technologies to ensure reliable operation. ② The intelligent high-efficiency variable frequency drive integrated unit combines variable frequency control and permanent magnet direct drive motor technology with intelligent control and predictive maintenance, improving operational efficiency, reliability, and energy savings while reducing equipment failure rates and maintenance costs. ③ Electrification of underground equipment relies on high-performance lithium batteries, digital drive-by-wire systems, autonomous driving, and intelligent dispatching. …”
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A pilot randomized trial comparing face-to-face and internet-based unified transdiagnostic treatment for adolescents with anxiety and depressive disorders in Iran by Nasim Mousavi, Fereshteh Momeni, Abbas Pourshahbaz, Hamid Poursharifi, Zahra Daneshian, Gerhard Andersson, Gerhard Andersson

“…Anxiety and depressive disorders are highly prevalent in adolescents, imposing significant personal and societal costs. Identifying effective and scalable treatments for this age group is therefore essential. …”
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A cross-sectional study of newly established medical schools in the United States: student body diversity remains an unmet challenge by Leen Oyoun Alsoud, Kelsey West, Sara Sorrell, Kathryn M. Andolsek, Cynthia Al Hageh, Halah Ibrahim

“…Allopathic schools are primarily located in urban areas (21/33; 63.6%); osteopathic schools are in suburban areas (16/27; 59.3%). Mean annual tuition costs are $48,782.82 (standard error (SE) 2201.09) and $56,072.37 (SE: 2120.63) for in-state and out-of-state students, respectively. …”
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Understanding international travelers’ intentions to adopt protective behaviors against malaria during staying abroad: insights from a study of Chinese international travelers by Yi Wang, Fang Fang, Chengyuan Li, Junjun Wang, Guangyu Lu, Yuzheng Huang

“…Abstract Background Imported malaria cases from endemic regions pose significant challenges for malaria-free countries, leading to diagnostic delays, high treatment costs, and the potential for secondary local transmissions. …”
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Can machine translation match human expertise? Quantifying the performance of large language models in the translation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) by Sheng-Chieh Lu, Cai Xu, Manraj Kaur, Maria Orlando Edelen, Andrea Pusic, Chris Gibbons

“…Conclusions Our findings suggest that large language models provide high-quality PROM translations to support human translations to reduce costs. However, substituting human translation with MT is not advisable at the current stage.…”
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Petrographic image classification of complex carbonate rocks from the Brazilian pre-salt using convolutional neural networks by Mateus Basso, João Paulo da Ponte Souza, Guilherme Furlan Chinelatto, Luis Augusto Antoniossi Mansini, Alexandre Campane Vidal

“…The use of ML enables the analysis of large datasets, the identification of complex patterns, and can save time and reduce costs compared to conventional approaches. Among these techniques, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) have emerged as powerful tools for image classification in various geoscientific applications. …”
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