Efficacy of a Native Microbial Starter in Promoting Table Olive Fermentation: An Industrial-Scale Trial at Controlled and Ambient Temperature by Marco Campus, Francesco Corrias, Alberto Angioni, Nicola Arru, Piergiorgio Sedda, Margherita Addis, Myriam Fiori, Antonio Paba, Luigi Chessa, Roberta Comunian

“…These findings indicate that using microbial starters can potentially lower energy costs associated with heating processing rooms, particularly during colder seasons, while still ensuring food safety and enhancing nutraceutical value. …”
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Explainable Artificial Intelligence for State of Charge Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries by Ho Tung Jeremy Chan, Jelena Rubeša-Zrim, Franz Pichler, Amil Salihi, Adam Mourad, Ilija Šimić, Kristina Časni, Eduardo Veas

“…Existing SoC estimation methods heavily depend on laboratory tests, which are both costly and time consuming. Additionally, the simulated nature of laboratory settings cannot guarantee robustness when the same method is applied to field data collected from real-world scenarios. …”
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Crab shell polypeptides enhance calcium dynamics and osteogenic activity in osteoporosis by Xiaolei Dong, Xiaolei Dong, Guangmin Zhang, Chong Sun, Hui Zhang, Jinmeng Zhen, Xinlei Li, Xiaohui Xu, Jiane Liu, Xiangzhong Zhao, Yiming Zhang, Linlin Liu, Shaoqi Tian, Daijie Wang, Zheng Wang, Zheng Wang, Bing Li

“…Current pharmacological interventions are limited by adverse effects, high costs, and insufficient long-term efficacy. Here, we identify snow crab shell-derived polypeptides (SCSP) as a potent osteoprotective agent.MethodsSCSP were extracted and characterized. …”
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Analysis of the Potential Impacts of Climate Change on the Mean Annual Water Balance and Precipitation Deficits for a Catchment in Southern Ecuador by Luis-Felipe Duque, Greg O’Donnell, Jimmy Cordero, Jorge Jaramillo, Enda O’Connell

“…Such impacts could lead to higher energy costs, increased reliance on fossil fuels, and intensified competition for water. …”
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Parenting Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Online (PACT Online) for parents of children diagnosed with or with increased likelihood of neurodevelopmental disability: study protoco... by Robert S Ware, Koa Whittingham, Roslyn N Boyd, Jeanie Sheffield, Iona Novak, Andrea McGlade, Helen Heussler, Kristelle Hudry, Syed Afroz Keramat, Natasha Reid, Nathalia Costa, Megan Macdonald, Rebecca Olson, Josephine Barbaro, Jacqui Barfoot, Grace Kirby, Amy E. Mitchell, Fiona Russo, Ashleigh Bullot, Tommy Tran, Sophie Harrington

“…Evaluation of implementation will include an economic evaluation of costs and consequences, and an implementation analysis grounded in the consolidated framework for implementation research with a focus on contextual factors influencing implementation.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval has been obtained from the University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee (023/HE000040). …”
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Supplementation of the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG to pre-weaning calves decreases diarrhea incidence by modulating gut bacteria and associated metabolites by Haoqi Han, Kaizhen Liu, Yao Wang, Mingming Song, Hongxia Lian, Tengyun Gao, Liyang Zhang, Tong Fu

“…Thus, LGG could be a potential alternative to prophylactic antibiotic treatment that would lower associated costs and provide new insights into preventing and treating calf diarrhea.…”
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Investigating Light Hydrocarbon Pipeline Leaks: A Comprehensive Study on Diffusion Patterns and Energy Safety Implications by Shuxin Zhang, Xiaohui Xia, Yufa Deng, Xiaochun Han, Banghui Deng, Huituan Liu, Xi Yan, Liqiong Chen

“…Compared to traditional oil tanker transportation, pipelines not only reduce transportation costs but also minimize environmental impact. To understand the leakage and diffusion law of light hydrocarbon pipelines, this paper takes light hydrocarbon pipelines as the research object, establishes the conceptual model of the process of light hydrocarbon leakage and diffusion, divides the four major processes of leakage and diffusion, analyzes the relevant theory, and deduces a formula. …”
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Biomass production and chemical composition of corn for silage in different reproductive stages by Everton Luiz Carneiro Pereira, Mikael Neumann, Ellen Baldissera, Valeria Kalinovski, João Antonio de Arruda Giacomet, Arno Passarin Filho, Paulo Victor Pinheiro Cesar, Luísa da Costa Venancio, Leandro Rampim, Valter Harry Bumbieris Junior

“…This resulted in reduced average costs, reaching values of 0.51 R$ kg.DM-1. As the reproductive cycle advanced, there was a greater participation of grains and a dilution of structural components, resulting in reductions in NDF (44.44%) and ADF (27.66%) at R5. …”
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Identifying multimorbidity risks in older adults: a cross-sectional study using the RGA screening data by Jinmyoung Cho, Allison Gibson, Max Zubatsky, Wenjin Wang, Ebow Nketsiah, Angela Sanford, Marla Berg-Weger, Marla Berg-Weger

“…The consequences of multimorbidity are significant, including increased vulnerability to acute illness, exacerbation of existing conditions, frequent hospitalizations, and elevated medical costs. Identifying the risk factors for multimorbidity in advance can guide healthcare service decision-making and help prevent adverse outcomes. …”
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“Going vaccine hunting”: Multilevel influences on COVID-19 vaccination among racialized sexual and gender minority adults—a qualitative study by Peter A. Newman, Duy Anh Dinh, Notisha Massaquoi, Charmaine C. Williams, Ashley Lacombe-Duncan, Suchon Tepjan, Thabani Nyoni

“…COVID-19 vaccination experiences were dominated by structural barriers: systemic racism, transphobia and homophobia in healthcare and government/public health institutions; limited availability of vaccination/appointments in vulnerable neighborhoods; absence of culturally-tailored and multi-language information; lack of digital/internet access; and prohibitive indirect costs of vaccination. Vaccine hesitancy reflected in uncertainties about a novel vaccine amid conflicting information and institutional mistrust was integrally linked to structural factors. …”
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Drought-linked resource limitations on the body condition of a large ungulate by Casey L. Brown, Ryan M. Nielson, Darren Clark, Ryan Kennedy, Kenneth Loonam, Mary M. Rowland, Michael J. Wisdom

“…Further, climate-density relationships may be more pronounced for females in the population as they may need to compensate nutritionally for the energetic costs of raising young. Quantifying the effects of these relationships on individual animal performance is challenging because it requires long-term data that spans changing densities and climatic patterns to observe the mechanisms in play. …”
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Demonstrating Feasibility of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)-Guided Inpatient Transthoracic Echo Triage Decision Pathway by Stephanie Conner, Mustafa Husaini, Maya Fiore, Mohamad Ramadan, Benjamin Hoemann, Nicholas Arnold, Farhan Katchi, Crystal Atwood, Carol Faulk, Karl Wallenkampf, Jing Li

“… Background: Prolonged inpatient length of stay (LOS) is associated with worse clinical outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is commonly utilized in cardiac evaluation of hospital inpatients but is associated with prolonged LOS and may not always be necessary. …”
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Impact of Abiotic Stress-Reducing Cultivation Technologies and Long-Term Storage on the Oxidative Potential of Edible Potato Tubers (<i>Solanum tuberosum</i> L.) by Jarosław Pobereżny, Elżbieta Wszelaczyńska, Jarosław Chmielewski, Barbara Gworek, Wiesław Szulc, Beata Rutkowska, Joanna Korczyk-Szabó

“…The results indicate that the technology based on supplementary fertilization and biostimulation improves the quality of potato raw material without a significant increase in production costs. Further research on varieties with different vegetation lengths and those intended for food processing and starch production is advised.…”
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Future Scenarios of Global Fisheries and Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Under Socio‐Economic and Climate Pathways by Hans Sloterdijk, Caroline Grünhagen, Rudi Voss, Patricia Grasse, David P. Keller, Linda Kleemann, Lotta Clara Kluger, Kira Lancker, Wilfried Rickels, Ulf Riebesell, Renato Salvatteci, Andreas Oschlies, Jörn O. Schmidt, Natascha Oppelt, Katrin Rehdanz, Marie‐Catherine Riekhof

“…By integrating ecological, economic, societal, and technological perspectives, we develop scenario narratives and quantify key bio‐economic parameters, including technological progress, fishing costs, fisheries management, marine aquaculture, and ecosystem carrying capacity. …”
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Potential decarbonization for balancing local and non-local perishable food supply in megacities by Xintao Lin, Jianping Qian, Jian Chen, Qiangyi Yu, Liangzhi You, Qian Chen, Jiali Li, Pengnan Xiao, Jingyi Jiang

“…Utilizing urban agriculture at all costs (i.e., without constraints) further reduced emissions by a factor of 3–4. …”
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Unequal relational travel patterns of long-distance rail trips between different levels of settlement hierarchies – Case study from Hungary by Vilmos Oszter, István Kövesdi, László Sipos

“…The challenging socio-economic conditions in rural areas require improved travel conditions that are spatially and socially balanced. When deciding about costly timetable-oriented infrastructure developments, policy makers and transport organisers must consider all kinds of needs. …”
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Artificial intelligence vs. human expert: Licensed mental health clinicians' blinded evaluation of AI-generated and expert psychological advice on quality, empathy, and perceived a... by Ludwig Franke Föyen, Emma Zapel, Mats Lekander, Erik Hedman-Lagerlöf, Elin Lindsäter

“…Background: The use of artificial intelligence for psychological advice shows promise for enhancing accessibility and reducing costs, but it remains unclear whether AI-generated advice can match the quality and empathy of experts. …”
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Behavioral Drivers Influencing Women’s Decision to Use Self-Injectable Contraception Provided by Community Health Surveillance Assistants in Rural Malawi by Martha Kamanga, Dilys Walker, Address Malata, Mandaachepa Nyando, Jessie Salamba, Alaizi Nkhoma, Innocencia Mtalimanja, Tamanda Jumbe, Emas Potolani, Alfred Maluwa, Chifundo Zimba, Josophine Changole, Rabecca Bika, Emily Himes, Lauren Suchman, Janelli Vallin, Beth Phillips, Jenny Liu, Kelsey Holt

“…Motivation increased with counseling, reduced travel costs, and CHSAs’ support, encouraging women to adopt self-injection confidently and consistently. …”
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A machine learning–based risk prediction model for atrial fibrillation in critically ill patients by Laith Alomari, MD, Yaman Jarrar, MD, Zaid Al-Fakhouri, MD, Emmanuel Otabor, MBBS, Justin Lam, MD, Jana Alomari

“…Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) in critically ill patients increases morbidity, hospital stays, and costs. Existing prediction tools are limited in intensive care unit (ICU) settings. …”
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Mindfulness is associated with the weight status, severity of disease, and severity of extra-intestinal symptoms among individuals with irritable bowel syndrome by Vahideh Aghamohammadi, Vahideh Aghamohammadi, Hamed Rezakhani Moghadam, Esmail Najafi, Khadijeh Nasiri, Hanane Hamidi, Mohaddese Hajizadeh, Parastou Zamani, Neda Lotfi Yaghin, Hadi Bazyar, Hadi Bazyar, Farzad Najafipour

“…ObjectivesConsidering the high prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), high medical costs, and the lack of complete treatment, paying attention to the psychological processes of these patients can lead to providing cognitive solutions to eliminate or reduce pain, and improve its consequences and psychological effects. …”
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