An HPLC-MS/MS method for the quantification of heat stress-related milk metabolites in milk from Holstein-Friesian cross-bred cows in Tanzania by V Habimana, AS Nguluma, ZC Nziku, CC Ekine-Dzivenu, G Morota, R Mrode, SW Chenyambuga

“…By developing and validating a rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective method for detecting fluoroquinolone residues in poultry meat, the study directly supports the country's capacity to monitor antibiotic residues and enforce maximum residue limits (MRLs). …”
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A method for modifying carbonaceous materials with manganese carbonate to module the formation of singlet oxygen via activation with Peroxymonosulfate by Camila Mosquera-Olano, Carolina Quimbaya, Santiago López-Pérez, Elkin Castellón-Castrillón, Sandra Navarro, John Rojas, Jorge Acosta, Ricardo A. Torres-Palma, Yenny P. Ávila-Torres

“…This method is significant as follows: • Low-cost carbonaceous materials activated with PMS demonstrated significant efficiency in degrading organic molecules, utilizing singlet oxygen as the primary oxidant. • Theoretical computational approaches investigate the interaction between material and molecule. • The role of carbonate ions in influencing singlet oxygen production in materials derived from residual biomass was examined.…”
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Analisis Pengungkapan Akuntansi Lingkungan dan Biaya Lingkungan Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan pada Perusahaan IDX30 Tahun 2022-2023 by Siti Nuraeni, Azwar Anwar, Nurafni Oktaviyah

“…Keywords: Environmental Accounting Disclosure, Environmental Costs, Financial Performance, IDX30, Return on Assets (ROA)…”
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Oral immunization of grouper with recombinant Chlamydomonas to prevent viral nervous necrosis and the effect of which on intestinal microbiota by Xiaodong Deng, Dequan Guo, Xiansong Cheng, Peng Hong, Zhijie Li, Sihang Liu, Xiaowen Fei

“…Although recombinant subunit vaccines are among the safest and most effective currently available, their rapid progress has been hampered by their high cost and need for sophisticated infrastructure. When used as a vehicle for vaccine production, unicellular microalgae are inexpensive, easy to grow and store, and have been shown to fold a variety of vaccine antigens appropriately, allowing for oral delivery of the vaccines possible. …”
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Observation of greenhouse gas vertical profiles in the boundary layer of the Mount Qomolangma region using a multirotor UAV by Y. Zhou, Y. Zhou, C. Qiao, C. Qiao, M. Zhou, M. Zhou, Y. Wang, Y. Wang, X. Tian, X. Tian, Y. Wang, M. Duan, M. Duan

“…In this study, we have developed an automatic low-cost and user-friendly multi-altitude atmospheric sampling device designed for small- and medium-sized unoccupied aerial vehicles (UAVs), balloons, and other flight platforms. …”
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Urinary Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) Point-of-Care (POC) Device with Seamless Data Transmission for Monitoring the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease by Artitaya Thiengsusuk, Napaporn Youngvises, Runtikan Pochairach, Rehab Osman Taha, Kridsada Sirisabhabhorn, Nadda Muhamad, Wanchai Meesiri, Wanna Chaijaroenkul, Kesara Na-Bangchang

“…In conclusion, the MyACR device is a robust, affordable, and user-friendly tool for detecting nephropathy, showing performance comparable to the reference method. Its portability and cost-effectiveness make it particularly suitable for use in low-resource environments. …”
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A single-step three-dimensional human skeletal muscle model for enhanced translational research by Sergio Perez-Diaz, Jaime Granado Leon, Susana López-Ortiz, Mirko Mandić, Mikael Altun, Håkan Rundqvist, Thomas Gustafsson, Rodrigo Fernandez-Gonzalo

“…However, 3D cultures are usually associated with a higher experimental complexity and cost. To overcome these limitations, we aimed to develop a serum-free 3D model of human skeletal muscle using skeletal muscle progenitor cells from human donors in a single step. …”
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Red Cell Distribution Width as a Predictive Biomarker for Early Lung Injury in Pediatric Patients Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass by Hui Liu, Jie Cheng, Kaicheng Peng, Lin Chen, Zhenxuan Kong, Yan Zhao, Zhengxiu Luo

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> These findings suggest that postoperative RDW is a cost-effective and accessible biomarker for the early identification of CPB-ALI and may inform individualized perioperative management in pediatric cardiac surgery.…”
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Multi-Bit Resistive Random-Access Memory Based on Two-Dimensional MoO₃ Layers by Kai Liu, Wengui Jiang, Liang Zhou, Yinkang Zhou, Minghui Hu, Yuchen Geng, Yiyuan Zhang, Yi Qiao, Rongming Wang, Yinghui Sun

“…Remarkably, 2D layered metal oxides retain these advantages while preserving the merits of traditional metal oxides, including their low cost and high environmental stability. Through a multi-step dry transfer process, we fabricated a Pd-MoO₃-Ag RRAM device featuring 2D α-MoO₃ as the resistive switching layer, with Pd and Ag serving as inert and active electrodes, respectively. …”
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Diagnostic performance of a new algorithm combining simple, non-invasive and inexpensive tests for predicting the presence of advanced liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepat... by Jean Nana, Jean Luc Bosson, Kristina Skaare, Céline Vermorel, Vincent Leroy, Tarik Asselah, Michael Adler, Jean-Pierre Zarski

“…A decision tree was developed using the cohort, with a cost matrix penalizing type II error to predict patients in stages F0-F1, F2 or F3-F4. …”
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Supporting Physical and Mental Health in Rural Veterans Living With Heart Failure: Protocol for a Nurse-Led Telephone Intervention Study by Lucinda J Graven, Laurie Abbott, Josef V Hodgkins, Thomas Ledermann, M Bryant Howren

“…If effective, telephone support and problem-solving interventions could be a low-cost, accessible method to improve physical and mental health in rural veterans with HF. …”
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Research progress and application prospect of hydrogen storage technology in underground space by Mincong WANG, Lei HOU, Xueting WANG, Muqingyun YANG, Zicong XU, Yueqi LIU, Shuyan ZHU

“…Priority should be given to developing the “electricity-hydrogen” coordinated model, with hydrogen as the terminal application, to establish green, efficient, and cost-effective low-carbon energy systems.…”
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Association of Systemic Immune-Inflammatory Index with Risk of Foot Ulcer Amputation in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study by Huang Z, Zheng X, Liang H, Zhong SY, Meng J, Yao J

“…The systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII), calculated based on platelet, neutrophil, and lymphocyte counts, serves as a cost-effective and practical biomarker. This study aimed to explore the relationship between SII and amputation risk in patients with DFU.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all eligible patients were divided into an amputation group and a non-amputation group based on their amputation status. …”
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Data-driven framework for prediction of mechanical properties of waste glass aggregates concrete by Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Shadi Hanandeh, Viroon Kamchoom, Ahmed M. Ebid, Hamza Imran, Miguel Angel Duque Vaca, Greys Carolina Herrera Morales, Nestor Ulloa, Krishna Prakash Arunachalam

“…The proposed models can be implemented in real-world scenarios to optimize mix designs for large-scale applications, leading to cost-effective and eco-friendly construction materials. …”
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Tackling burnout in Australian doctors by blending a web-based cognitive-behavioural therapy program with telehealth psychological support – protocol for a three-arm randomised-con... by M.J. Coleshill, M.J. Black, K. Luck, K. Willis, N. Smallwood, H. Stephens, T. Gillings, L. Fraser, M. Putland, L. Kampel, A.M. Martin, N.F. Praharso, A.D. Joffe, S. Harvey, P.A. Baldwin

“…This three-arm randomised-controlled trial (RCT) will examine the effectiveness, acceptability, and cost-effectiveness of Navigating Burnout in both blended care and digital formats in reducing burnout among doctors. …”
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A scenario-based analysis of wetlands as nature-based solutions for flood risk mitigation using the TELEMAC-2D model by Kirk B. Enu, Fabian Merk, Hao Su, Manuel Rauch, Aude Zingraff-Hamed, Karl Broich, Kristian Förster, Stephan Pauleit, Markus Disse

“…Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as sustainable and cost-effective, yet empirical evidence to support their strategic planning, especially through high-resolution modelling in data-scarce settings, remains limited. …”
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High-dose vitamin C as a targeted treatment for KRAS-driven cancers? by Elisabeth Mack, Christian Rau, Cornelia Otet, Jonas Aaron Schäfer, Cornelia Brendel, Albert Grass, Peer Bredow, Christian Hohl, Carsten Denkert, Frank Willeke, Andreas Neubauer

“…Therefore, a tailored and possibly cost-effective method to overcome this issue is urgently needed.Recently, Bodeker et al. presented a randomized phase II trial investigating whether high-dose vitamin C (ascorbate) improved overall survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer (Bodeker et al., Redox Biol 2024). …”
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Leveraging computer-aided drug design for the discovery of phytohormone analogs: A review by Yuling Guo, Ghulam Qanmber, Zhao Liu, Han Yang, Jun Li, Zhikun Yang, Zhongxian Li, Linlin Yang, Zuoren Yang

“…Natural phytohormones regulate plant growth, development, and stress responses, but discovering novel analogs is challenging due to complex signaling pathways, limited structural diversity, and the high cost of conventional methods. Computer-aided drug design (CADD) has emerged as a vital tool in modern phytohormone research, expediting lead compound discovery and facilitating the exploration of new phytohormone analogs. …”
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Silk Biowaste Protein Mediated Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Analysis of Anti-Inflammatory, Wound Healing, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Tyrosinase Inhibition, and Antibacterial... by Das G, Shin HS, Yang IJ, Nguyen LTH, Patra JK

“…Gitishree Das,1,2 Han-Seung Shin,2 In-Jun Yang,3 Ly Thi Huong Nguyen,3,4 Jayanta Kumar Patra1,2 1Research Institute of Integrative Life Sciences, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, 10326, Republic of Korea; 2Department of Food Science &amp; Biotechnology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, 10326, Republic of Korea; 3Department of Physiology, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, 38066, Republic of Korea; 4Department of Pathology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USACorrespondence: Jayanta Kumar Patra, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, 10326, Republic of Korea, Email jkpatra@dongguk.eduBackground: Silk, a natural biowaste protein from silkworm cocoons called sericin, has promising properties as a biomaterial for several biomedical applications, owing to its excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, hydrophilicity, and reactivity.Purpose: The synthesis of AgNPs using these biowaste protein materials is more efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective.Methods: In this study, a novel approach was developed to synthesize silver nanoparticles (Scn-AgNPs) using sericin as a reducing agent and to study their anti-inflammatory, wound healing, antidiabetic, antioxidant, tyrosinase inhibitory, and antibacterial mechanisms of action.Results: The initial production of Scn-AgNPs was established by a visual color change to brown, followed by UV-visible spectroscopy, which showed a solid absorption band at 422 nm due to surface plasmon resonance. …”
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A Highly Divergent Mitochondrial Genome in Extant Cape Buffalo From Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa by Deon deJager, Marlo Möller, Eileen Hoal, Paul vanHelden, Brigitte Glanzmann, Cindy Harper, Paulette Bloomer

“…ABSTRACT The reduced cost of next‐generation sequencing (NGS) has allowed researchers to generate nuclear and mitochondrial genome data to gain deeper insights into the phylogeography, evolutionary history and biology of non‐model species. …”
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