Modification of Glucose Metabolic Pathway to Enhance Polyhydroxyalkanoate Synthesis in <i>Pseudomonas putida</i> by Yue Dong, Keyao Zhai, Yatao Li, Zhen Lv, Mengyao Zhao, Tian Gan, Yuchao Ma

“…Medium-chain-length polyhydroxyalkanoates (mcl-PHAs) are semi-crystalline elastomers with a low melting point and high elongation at break, allowing for a wide range of applications in domestic, agricultural, industrial, and mainly medical fields. Utilizing low-cost cellulose hydrolyzed sugar as a carbon source and metabolic engineering to enhance synthesis in <i>Pseudomonas putida</i> is a promising strategy for commercializing mcl-PHAs, but little has been attempted to improve the utilization of glucose for synthesizing mcl-PHAs. …”
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Effect of planting geometry and chemical fertilizers on growth characteristics, essential oil yield and composition of Inula racemosa under cold desert conditions of western Himala... by Sakshi Vishvamitera, Sidharth Baghla, Varun Parmar, Romika Thakur, Sanatsujat Singh, Sachin Vashisath, Dinesh Kumar, Satbeer Singh, Ramesh Chauhan

“…Fertilizer application contributes to higher crop yield; however, their excessive use may lead to higher cost of cultivation and environmental pollution. …”
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GNNSeq: A Sequence-Based Graph Neural Network for Predicting Protein–Ligand Binding Affinity by Somanath Dandibhotla, Madhav Samudrala, Arjun Kaneriya, Sivanesan Dakshanamurthy

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> GNNSeq provides an efficient and scalable approach for binding affinity prediction, offering improved accuracy and generalizability while enabling large-scale virtual screening and cost-effective hit identification. GNNSeq is publicly available in a server-based graphical user interface (GUI) format.…”
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Flexible perovskite/silicon monolithic tandem solar cells approaching 30% efficiency by Yinqing Sun, Faming Li, Hao Zhang, Wenzhu Liu, Zenghui Wang, Lin Mao, Qian Li, Youlin He, Tian Yang, Xianggang Sun, Yicheng Qian, Yinyi Ma, Liping Zhang, Junlin Du, Jianhua Shi, Guangyuan Wang, Anjun Han, Na Wang, Fanying Meng, Zhengxin Liu, Mingzhen Liu

“…Abstract Thanks to their excellent properties of low cost, lightweight, portability, and conformity, flexible perovskite-based tandem solar cells show great potentials for energy harvesting applications, with flexible perovskite/c-silicon tandem solar cells particularly promising for achieving high efficiency. …”
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Development technologies and models of different types of gas reservoirs in Ordos Basin, NW China by Ailin JIA, Dewei MENG, Guoting WANG, Guang JI, Zhi GUO, Naichao FENG, Ruohan LIU, Suqi HUANG, Shuai ZHENG, Tong XU

“…In contrast, for the early-stage development of deep coal-rock gas, continuous technological upgrades and cost reduction are essential to achieving economically viable large-scale development. …”
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Characterizing stakeholders in cancer primary prevention in European countries: an exploration of challenges and opportunities using a penta-helix framework by Luis Roxo, Luis Roxo, Luis Roxo, Ana Santos, Charis Girvalaki, Marius Geantă, 4P-CAN WP2 study team, Mafalda Sousa-Uva, Mafalda Sousa-Uva, Mafalda Sousa-Uva, Mirjana Babamova, Adriana Boată, Stefania Boccia, Ana Cristina Garcia, Stanimir Hasardzhiev, Andreia Leite, Lilia Kriachkova, Milica Kuzmanoska, Nikola Milasevic, Vlad Nerau, Ivaylo Petrov, Ramona Popescu, Oscar Ribeiro, Viktor Semenov, Leonardo Villani, Ivana Vojvodic, Clara Volintiru, Rodica Milena Zaharia, Serhii Zakharov

“…Cancer primary prevention (CPP) is a cost-effective strategy tackling lifestyle and risk factor exposure, but its implementation goes beyond the actions of the governments. …”
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From hospital to home: a comprehensive platform supporting cardiac rehabilitation post-revascularization by Samaneh Bakhshayesh, Arash Gholoobi, Khadijeh Moulaei, Farnaz Khoshrounejad, Mohammad Reza Mazaheri Habibi, Zahra Ebnehoseini, Majd Jangi, Saeid Eslami

“…Abstract Background Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) post-revascularization faces significant challenges due to accessibility, cost, and patient adherence issues, particularly in center-based settings. …”
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Research Progress and Future Perspectives on Photonic and Optoelectronic Devices Based on p-Type Boron-Doped Diamond/n-Type Titanium Dioxide Heterojunctions: A Mini Review by Shunhao Ge, Dandan Sang, Changxing Li, Yarong Shi, Qinglin Wang, Dao Xiao

“…Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a wide-bandgap semiconductor material with broad application potential, known for its excellent photocatalytic performance, high chemical stability, low cost, and non-toxicity. These properties make it highly attractive for applications in photovoltaic energy, environmental remediation, and optoelectronic devices. …”
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Enhancing brain age estimation under uncertainty: A spectral-normalized neural gaussian process approach utilizing 2.5D slicing by Zeqiang Linli, Xingcheng Liang, Zhenhua Zhang, Kang Hu, Shuixia Guo

“…In conclusion, we present a cost-effective method for estimating brain age with uncertainty, utilizing 2.5D slicing for enhanced performance, showcasing promise for clinical applications.…”
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Real-time and resource-efficient banana bunch detection and localization with YOLO-BRFB on edge devices by Shuo Wang, Shuo Wang, Shuo Wang, Lijiao Wei, Danran Zhang, Danran Zhang, Ling Chen, Ling Chen, Weihua Huang, Dongjie Du, Kangmin Lin, Zhenhui Zheng, Zhenhui Zheng, Zhenhui Zheng, Jieli Duan

“…These results highlight the practical applicability of YOLO-BRFB in real-world agricultural scenarios, providing a cost-effective solution for precision harvesting.…”
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Investigating the use of low and high-density polyethylene blends with waste material from three-layer factory tube for the third layer of shock tubes by Ali Khalili Gashtroudkhani, Mohammad Dahmardeh Ghaleno, Saeed Soltan Abadi, Maryam Pouyani

“…In order to reduce the waste and cost of the product, the best processing results, product properties and costs are obtained when the above composition is mixed with crushed shock tube rework in a ratio of 90/10 (blend/rework). …”
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Teledentistry in Jordan: assessing knowledge and attitudes among dentists by Tamadur Mahmoud Falah, Sabha Mahmoud Alshatrat, Jumana M. Sabarini, Majd M. Alsaleh, Yousef Saleh Khader, Alaa Fawwaz Dalky, Bayan Jamal Almahasneh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh

“…A significant number of participants believed that teledentistry could improve access to oral healthcare, reduce costs, save time for dentists, increase accessibility in rural and underserved areas, and reduce isolation among practitioners by facilitating peer contact and specialist support. …”
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Sensing using SERS-substrate and machine learning approaches by Bakal, Victoria Alexandrovna, Gusliakova, Olga Igorevna, Prikhozhdenko, Ekaterina Sergeevna

“…Recently, optical methods for glucose determination have become the subject of increased interest due to their potential cost-effectiveness, portability, and low invasiveness. …”
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Individualized Therapy with Ranibizumab in Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Alfredo García-Layana, Marta S. Figueroa, Luis Arias, Javier Araiz, José María Ruiz-Moreno, José García-Arumí, Francisco Gómez-Ulla, María Isabel López-Gálvez, Francisco Cabrera-López, José Manuel García-Campos, Jordi Monés, Enrique Cervera, Felix Armadá, Roberto Gallego-Pinazo

“…Treat and extend study results in significant direct medical cost savings from fewer treatments and office visits compared to monthly treatment. …”
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Synthesis O-g-C₃N₄/TiO₂ rutile composite material for photocatalytic application by M. E. Bondarenko, P. M. Silenko, Yu. M. Solonin, N. I. Gubareni, O. Yu. Khyzhun, N. Yu. Ostapovskaya

“…One stage constructing heterojunction structure of O-g-C3N4/TiO2 composite may be used as a low-cost way to avoid the limitations of each component and realize a synergic effect in promoting the efficient generation and separation of charge carriers, thus boosting the photocatalytic activity to enhancing solar energy utilization. …”
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Rapid Detection of Trace Toxicants in Blood Using Thermal Desorption Coupled to Continuous Atmospheric Pressure Interfaced Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry by Hui-wen RUAN, Gui-yun SONG, Zhi-gang FAN, Suo-suo YANG, Jian KANG, Lei HUA, Wei-guo WANG

“…The thermal desorption-continuous atmospheric pressure interfaced ion trap mass spectrometer not only provides critical guidance for targeted treatment of acute poisoning patients through precise qualitative analysis, but also enables the assessment of treatment effectiveness through quantitative analysis of the toxic substances. Given its cost-effectiveness and ease of operation, this instrument holds significant potential for widespread application in county-level hospitals with limited analytical resources, enabling rapid diagnosis of acute poisoning, real-time monitoring of drug levels, and disease detection. …”
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An exploratory study on the application of nanopore sequencing for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis drug resistance in respiratory specimens by Niansa Wei, Feiyi Du, Wenjuan Nie, Yingxing Nong, Yanrong Lin, Aichun Huang, Shaoyong Xi, Yiyi Lan, Xiaoyang Luo, Shixiong Yang, Qingdong Zhu

“…As the technology continues to mature and the cost is further reduced, it is expected that nanopore sequencing technology will play a more important role in MTB resistance detection.…”
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Life cycle assessment of biomass waste briquettes as renewable energy by M.N. Rashif, S. Hartini, D.P. Sari, B.S. Ramadan, T. Matsumoto, A.T. Balasbaneh

“…The environmental impact is equivalent to an eco-cost of 0.387 United States Dollars The findings of the study reveal that corn cob briquettes hold substantial potential for evolution as an alternative energy resource or for integration with fossil fuels in co-firing processes.CONCLUSION: The findings will assist local governments in guiding the production of biomass briquettes that meet consumer quality standards, while minimizing environmental impact. …”
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Deep learning feature-based model for predicting lymphovascular invasion in urothelial carcinoma of bladder using CT images by Bangxin Xiao, Yang Lv, Canjie Peng, Zongjie Wei, Qiao Xv, Fajin Lv, Qing Jiang, Huayun Liu, Feng Li, Yingjie Xv, Quanhao He, Mingzhao Xiao

“…This model offers a non-invasive, cost-effective tool to assist clinicians in personalized treatment planning. …”
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Assessing the effects of engineered oyster reefs on shoreline change using drones by Megan E. Geesin, Georgette L. Tso, Hannah Sirianni, Siddharth Narayan, Siddharth Narayan, Chris J. Baillie, Praveen D. Malali, Brandon J. Puckett, Justin T. Ridge, Rachel K. Gittman, Rachel K. Gittman

“…Drones (or small uncrewed aerial systems [sUAS]) coupled with structure-from-motion (SfM) photogrammetry have recently been suggested as a low-cost method that offers optimal spatial coverage, fine-scale resolution, and high vertical accuracy for monitoring changes around living shorelines.MethodsWe evaluated how using different vertical and horizontal uncertainty thresholds for detection of drone-based shoreline change can influence interpretation of performance of engineered oyster reefs on coastal morphology and vegetation. …”
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