Harnessing smartphone RGB imagery and LiDAR point cloud for enhanced leaf nitrogen and shoot biomass assessment - Chinese spinach as a case study by Aravind Harikumar, Aravind Harikumar, Itamar Shenhar, Itamar Shenhar, Itamar Shenhar, Miguel R. Pebes-Trujillo, Miguel R. Pebes-Trujillo, Lin Qin, Menachem Moshelion, Menachem Moshelion, Jie He, Jie He, Kee Woei Ng, Kee Woei Ng, Kee Woei Ng, Matan Gavish, Matan Gavish, Ittai Herrmann, Ittai Herrmann

“…In contrast, smartphone-based sensing provides a cost-effective, manual alternative for gathering accurate plant data. …”
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Efficacy and mechanism of long-snake moxibustion for treating insomnia in breast cancer survivors: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Cuicui Gong, Huakang Li, Qiang Li, Pengxuan Gu, Qi Xiao, Yunjing Jia, Qian Xiao, Yuanzhen Mi, Shanshan Wei, Ziliang Wu, Bing Lin, Zhonglin Zhang

“…LSM is characterized by its minimal side effects, ease of application, and cost-effectiveness, with preliminary studies supporting its potential for treating insomnia. …”
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Validation of a novel questionnaire for assessing occupational exposure to organophosphate pesticides in Chilean agricultural workers by Liliana Zúñiga-Venegas, Liliana Zúñiga-Venegas, Natalia Landeros, Natalia Landeros, Floria Pancetti, Sandra Cortés, Sandra Cortés, Boris Lucero, Ana M. Brito, Ian S. Acuña-Rodríguez, María Teresa Muñoz-Quezada

“…While questionnaires offer a cost-effective alternative for assessing organophosphate (OP) pesticide exposure compared to urinary (e.g., Dialkyl Phosphates, DAPs) or blood biomarkers (e.g., acetylcholinesterase, AChE, and butyrylcholinesterase, BChE), these tools require validation against gold-standard methods. …”
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The concentration of single-stranded DNA-binding proteins is a critical factor in recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), as revealed by insights from an open-source system by Francisco Cordoba-Andrade, Antolin Peralta-Castro, Paola L. García-Medel, Eduardo Castro-Torres, Rogelio Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Atzimba Y. Castro-Lara, Josue D. Mora Garduño, Claudia D. Raygoza, Noe Baruch-Torres, Alejandro Peñafiel-Ayala, Corina Diaz-Quezada, Cesar S. Cardona-Felix, Fernando Guzman Chavez, Carlos H. Trasviña-Arenas, Rogerio R. Sotelo-Mundo, Beatriz Xoconostle-Cazares, Agustino Martínez-Antonio, Luis Gabriel Brieba de Castro

“…This open-source RPA platform provides an adaptable and cost-effective alternative for researchers, enabling the exploration of diverse experimental conditions and offering a viable solution for those without access to commercial kits.…”
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STRaM: A genetic framework for improved cell product provenance for research and clinical translations by Binglin Li, Chi Le, Wen Lei, Yingqi Zhou, Ying Zhang, Yanwen Wang, Yanyan Wang, Xian Li, Weiyan Zheng, Jie Sun, Yuanbiao Tu, Wangren Yang, Kuncheng Zhou, Stephene S. Meena, Yufei Li, Keying Zhu, Shuqin Zhou, Liyan Liu, Hao Chen, Qing Peng, Wenbin Qian, Ray P. S. Han, Wei Guo

“…To introduce our integrative and cost-effective STRaM system to best practices in the management of modern cell products, we applied our enhanced DNA fingerprinting technique to several basic and translational cell research examples.…”
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Cumulative Live Birth Rates in Women Undergoing Progestin-Primed Ovarian Stimulation Using Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, Dydrogesterone, and Progesterone: A Retrospective Analysis by Wu F, Lin J, Zhang J, Wang X, Huang J, Lin J

“…This evidence supports protocol flexibility in progestin selection, enabling personalized decisions based on pharmacological characteristics, cost considerations, and patient tolerance.Keywords: cumulative live birth rate, medroxyprogesterone acetate, dydrogesterone, progestin-primed ovarian stimulation, progesterons, frozen embryo transfer…”
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The correlation between red blood cell distribution width to serum albumin ratio and all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a re... by Qianqian Zhang, Ling Liu, Ling Liu, Jing Zhou, Jing Zhou, Gang Teng, Yuanyuan Wang, Nianzhi Zhang

“…RCS indicated a linear positive correlation between RAR and mortality rates (non-linearity p > 0.05), and sensitivity analyses suggested that the trend of increased mortality risk with higher RAR was consistent across different subgroups of age, gender, mechanical ventilation status, and comorbidities (interaction p > 0.05), indicating the universality of the predictive efficacy.ConclusionRAR serves as an independent predictor of all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with COPD. As a low-cost and readily available biomarker, this index has the potential to provide new insights for risk stratification of ICU patients. …”
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Association Between Staphylococcal Enterotoxin-Specific IgE and House-Dust-Mite-Specific IgE in Brazilian Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps by Priscilla Campos, Sérgio Duarte Dortas Junior, Solange Oliveira Rodrigues Valle, Nathalia Novello Ferreira, Fabiana Chagas da Cruz, Priscila Novaes Ferraiolo, José Elabras Filho

“…In times of precision medicine, it is mandatory to cluster our patients to offer the best tailored treatment with the lowest cost possible. Therefore, some triage markers can be used towards this goal, without raising much financial burden. …”
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A naked-eye biosensing system based on one-pot RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a driver G4-hemin self-assembly for Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Ting Yuan, Ting Yuan, Jianbo Yuan, Jianbo Yuan, Jian Huang, Jian Huang, Nana Li, Nana Li, Huan Cai, Yan Yang, Juan Li, Rui Chen, Xun Min, Xun Min

“…However, conventional diagnostic methods for MTB suffer from limitations such as low sensitivity, poor specificity, high cost, reliance on specialized instruments, and complex, time-consuming procedures. …”
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Efficient extraction of ametryn in aqueous biphasic systems formed by polyethylene glycol and sodium sulfate by João O. Ferreira, Davi S.S. Souza, Giovana C. Zambuzi, Brenda S. Bega, Júlia S. Forster, Vinícius A.P. Tartare, Rafael C.R. Chagas, Adriano L. de Souza, Kelly R. Francisco

“…These results demonstrate that PEG 4000/sodium sulfate-based ATPS represent an efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly method for pesticide extraction, with potential for further optimization and application in environmental remediation near agricultural areas.…”
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The predictive value of the TG/HDL index for metabolic syndrome and its components: A cross-sectional study in the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Population by Amirali Ebrahimi, Farahnaz Joukar, Kourosh Mojtahedi, Saman Maroufizadeh, Soheil Hassanipour, Mohammad Reza Naghipour, Mehrnaz Asgharnezhad, Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei

“…Conclusion: The TG/HDL-C ratio is a robust and cost-effective biomarker for predicting MetS, particularly in resource-limited settings. …”
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The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review of Low- and Middle-Income Countries by Nguyen Xuong Duong, Minh Sam Thai, Ngoc Sinh Tran, Khac Chuan Hoang, Quy Thuan Chau, Xuan Thai Ngo, Trung Toan Duong, Tan Ho Trong Truong, Hanh Thi Tuyet Ngo, Dat Tien Nguyen, Khoa Quy, Tien Dat Hoang, David-Dan Nguyen, Narmina Khanmammadova Onder, Dinno Francis Mendiola, Anh Tuan Mai, Muhammed A. Moukhtar Hammad, Huy Gia Vuong, Ho Yee Tiong, Se Young Choi, Tuan Thanh Nguyen

“…Kidney transplantation (KT) is a preferred treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) because it offers better long-term survival and cost-effectiveness compared to dialysis. Significant global disparities persist in access to KT, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). …”
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Estimating unreported SARS-CoV-2 infections in Austria using wastewater-based epidemiology by Simon D. Lindner, Herbert Oberacher, Karin Weyermair, Teresa Gisinger, Heribert Insam, Fabiana Nägele, Markus Mayr, Andreas Otto Wagner, Wolfgang Rauch, Rudolf Markt, Ulrich Elling, Fabian Amman, Peter Klimek

“…Wastewater-based epidemiology offers a comprehensive yet cost-effective way to monitor pathogen circulation. …”
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Real-world waitlist randomised controlled trial of gameChange VR to treat severe agoraphobic avoidance in patients with psychosis: a study protocol by Daniel Freeman, Ly-Mee Yu, Thomas Kabir, José Leal, Sinéad Lambe, Anthony Morrison, Kate Chapman, Aitor Rovira, Felicity Waite, Julia Jones, Emma Cousins, John Sainsbury, Natalie Rouse, Eloise Prouten, Victoria Altoft, Heather Peel, Jack Myrick

“…Treatment acceptability, adverse effects and cost-effectiveness will also be assessed. The target estimand is the treatment policy estimand and all primary and secondary analyses will be carried out incorporating data from all participants including those who do not complete treatment.Ethics and dissemination The trial has received ethical approval from the NHS Health Research Authority and Health and Care Research Wales (25/WA/0081). …”
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Miniaturized Mg3Bi2-based thermoelectric cooler for localized electronic thermal management by Chenhao Lin, Xiaojing Ma, Kun Liang, Yao Xu, Hengyu Yang, Jian Wang, Sheng Ye, Jiamin Qiu, Linlin Song, Shizhen Zhi, Jiang Chen, Peng Zhao, Sichen Duan, Zuoxu Wu, Li Yin, Longzhi Wu, Feng Jiang, Zunqian Tang, Feng Cao, Qian Zhang, Jun Mao

“…While traditional thermoelectric coolers have primarily relied on Bi2Te3 alloys, the recent development of n-type Mg3Bi2-based materials presents a compelling alternative, offering enhanced cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability. …”
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The contextual adaptation and educational impacts of the mhGAP-IG to address child mental and behavioral disorder treatment gap in China: A mixed-method study by Meng Zheng, Yi Zhang, Feng Chen, Ang Chen, Di Kong, Kun Xie, Jie Li, Brian James Hall, Andre M.N. Renzaho, Jian-hui Gao, Dao-meng Cheng, Qing Zou, Xin-yuan Zhong, Qi-mei Yu, Wen Chen

“…., complexity, time and labor costs) and outer setting (e.g., stigma, high treatment cost). …”
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Implementasi Protokol Routing HEED pada Wireless Sensor Network dengan Perangkat Berbasis Modul Komunikasi nRF24L01 by Giservin Tifira Zain, Rakhmadhany Primananda, Agung Setia Budi

“…Dengan adanya keterbatasan nRF24L01, pembentukan cluster memakan banyak waktu dan energi karena dibutuhkannya perhitungan cost node dan sinkronisasi waktu antar node. Kemudian waktu pemilihan cluster head kembali setelah jalannya operasi jaringan perlu dipertimbangkan agar tidak mengganggu fungsionalitas sistem. …”
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A randomised controlled feasibility trial comparing culturally adapted psychoeducation and treatment as usual for persons with bipolar disorders in Nigeria by Dung Ezekiel Jidong, M. Ishrat Husain, Tarela Juliet Ike, Ameer Khoso, Maigari Yusufu Taru, Charles Nnaemeka Nwoga, Christopher Francis, Shadrack B. Mwankon, John Ezekiel Jidong, Juliet Y. Pwajok, Suleman Shakoor, Atta Muhammad Asif, Siqi Xue, Nusrat Husain

“…Further adequately powered RCTs evaluating the intervention’s clinical and cost-effectiveness are warranted. …”
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Amphoteric coplanar conjugated molecules enabling efficient and stable perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells by Dan Yang, Bita Fahadi, Xiao Jia, Shiqi Rong, Qingshun Dong, Wenming Tian, Xiao Jiang, Zhe Yan, Shaojuan Bao, Jilei Wang, Minyong Du, Ke Tao, Xu Zhang, Kai Wang, Jing Ma, Shengzhong Liu

“…Abstract The perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells (TSCs) offers a state-of-the-art solution for achieving unparalleled efficiency and cost-effectiveness in solar energy conversion. However, the fabrication of high-quality wide-bandgap perovskite films with a thickness of 1 μm on nano-textured silicon substrates remains a formidable challenge. …”
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How the HBRC contributes to the Sustainability in Egypt by Khaled El Zahaby

“…., environmentally friendly structures which help minimize their life time running cost, help in the reduction of harmful emissions, thus supporting the environment, etc. …”
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