A fungicide dresser against fungal phyto-pathogens of narrow-leaf lupin by L. I. Pimokhova, G. L. Yagovenko, Zh. V. Tsarapneva, N. V. Misnikova

“…Due to the application of the fungicide dresser Delete Pro SC (1.5 l/ha), the significant seed yield rise was 0.75 t/ha (LSD05 = 0.03); the cost recovery was 5.11 rubles.…”
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Hydrogel-activated hydrochar synergy for efficient wastewater purification: tackling imidacloprid pesticides and crystal violet dye by Mohamed A. Hassan, Mona T. Al-Shemy, Kholod H. Kamal, Beata Strachota, Adam Strachota, Ewa Pavlova, Magdalena Konefał, Samir Kamel

“…The microwave-assisted synthesis of AHC nanoparticles from bagasse offers dual benefits: reducing waste via agricultural byproduct valorization and enabling cost-effective water purification. The study evaluates the hydrogel’s chemical, physical, thermal, and rheological properties, as well as its adsorption efficiency under varying conditions, including pH, sorbent dose, salinity, ionic interference, temperature and contact time, supported by kinetic and isotherm modeling. …”
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Breast reconstruction using hand-meshed free dermal autograft: a case series by Sayyed Mohammad Reza Hakimian, Habibollah Mahmoodzadeh

“…However, it has drawbacks such as high cost, infection, and seroma formation. Herein, we present a method for implant-based breast reconstruction using hand-meshed free dermal autograft in pre-pectoral (harvested corium-covered implant (HACCIM)) and partial subpectoral implant-based breast reconstruction procedures. …”
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A Novel Frequency Scanning Variable PRI Imaging Mode for Ultrawide Continuous Swath Spaceborne SAR Imaging by Ruizhen Song, Wei Wang, Yongwei Zhang, Yuwei Wu, Weidong Yu

“…Finally, simulations are conducted to verify the advancement of the proposed FS-VPRI SAR, and the results demonstrate that FS-VPRI SAR can obtain superior system performance at a low cost. The work in this article can be viewed as an important candidate for future spaceborne SAR.…”
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Environmental DNA surveys can determine in-stream dominance of non-native brook charr Salvelinus fontinalis over native brown trout Salmo trutta by Andreas Broman, William F. Englund, Niclas Gyllenstrand, Joacim Näslund

“…In conclusion, eDNA is a promising tool to be used for cost-efficient screening of streams where brook charr is a potential ecological problem, but electrofishing still has a strong methodological position for follow-up studies quantifying their actual abundance. …”
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YOLOLS: A Lightweight and High-Precision Power Insulator Defect Detection Network for Real-Time Edge Deployment by Qinglong Wang, Zhengyu Hu, Entuo Li, Guyu Wu, Wengang Yang, Yunjian Hu, Wen Peng, Jie Sun

“…To further optimize performance, a lightweight shared-convolution detection head significantly reduces parameter count and computational cost without compromising detection accuracy. Additionally, an auxiliary bounding box mechanism is incorporated into the CIoU loss function, improving both convergence speed and localization precision. …”
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Artificial Neural Network Modeling of NixMnxOx based Thermistor for Predicative Synthesis and Characterization by T.D. Dongale, K.G. Kharade, N.B. Mullani, G.M. Naik, R.K. Kamat

“…Amongst the temperature sensors, NTC thermistors have captured their unique place due to the favorable metrics such as highest sensitivity, low cost, and ease of deployment. Transition metal oxides especially the NixMnxOx are widely used for thermistor synthesis in spite of the main difficulty of predicting the final sensor characteristics before the actual synthesis. …”
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Assessment of quality of reporting and methodology in systematic reviews of moxibustion for chronic diseases using PRISMA 2020 and AMSTAR 2 by Rong Chen, Xu Zhou, Guihua Deng, Shuqing Li, Linhui Li

“…Background: Moxibustion is a simple and low-cost technique for chronic diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of reports and methodologies of systematic reviews (SRs) related to the treatment of chronic diseases with moxibustion. …”
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Dietary Supplementation With Fish Oil Enhances the Growth and Reproductive Performance of Female Broodstock Haliotis discus hannai by Weiguang Zou, Jiacheng Gan, Yanbo Liu, Yawei Shen, Jiawei Hong, Yaobin Ma, Chunxiang Ai, Xuan Luo, Weiwei You, Caihuan Ke

“…The switch to formulated feeds improves nutritional control while reducing the cost instability of natural feeds. Recently, lipid supplementation has received a lot of attention since it is essential to the early developmental and broodstock stages of aquatic species. …”
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Pyroshock Prediction of Ridge-Cut Explosive Bolts Using Hydrocodes by Juho Lee, Dae-Hyun Hwang, Jae-Kyeong Jang, Dong-Jin Kim, YeungJo Lee, Jung-Ryul Lee, Jae-Hung Han

“…Pyrotechnic release devices such as explosive bolts are prevalent for many applications due to their merits: high reliability, high power-to-weight ratio, reasonable cost, and more. However, pyroshock generated by an explosive event can cause failures in electric components. …”
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A Case Report of Intrauterine Device Migration: Uterine Penetration and Bladder Involvement with Secondary Stones 3 Years Post-Insertion by Chen Z, Lv Z, Shi Y

“…ZhiLong Chen, Zhong Lv, YunFeng Shi Department of Urology, Wujin People’s Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213100, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhong Lv, Department of Urology, Changzhou Wujin People’s Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213017, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13584328748, Email lzabc0105@163.comBackground: Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are among the most popular contraceptive methods globally due to their convenience and cost-effectiveness. However, improper placement can lead to complications such as device migration and uterine perforation, with increased risk observed when IUDs are implanted within four to six weeks postpartum. …”
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Facilitating gynecological examination and long acting reversible contraception for women with substance use disorder: a prospective cohort study by Trine Finanger, Ragnhild Bergene Skråstad, Catherine Appleton, Cecilie Therese Hagemann

“…They were also offered contraception options, with an emphasis on Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC), at no cost. Participants provided feedback on the service immediately after their consultation and again six months later. …”
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Systematic Review Protocol on Antibiotic Use for infection related Orofacial Pain: Policy and Practice Implications. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Arpit Gupta, Neha Patyal, Richa Shrivastava, Nishant Mehta

“…Outcomes assessed will be pain reduction, quality of life improvement, adverse events related to antibiotic, clinical resolution, microbiological and radiological findings, biomarkers, antimicrobial resistance, cost implications. Independent reviewers will screen the studies, assess the risk of bias by using RoB-2 and certainty of evidence by using GRADE. …”
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Management of erectile dysfunction: perceptions and practices of Nigerian primary care clinicians by Adekunle J. Ariba, Olufemi T. Oladapo, Christianah A. Iyaniwura, Olukayode A. Dada

“…The reported barriers to the management of ED include lack of a standardised protocol (64.2%), inadequate experience in ED management (85.6%), preference of patients for native medication (42.3%), and the high cost of modern medication (48.1%). Conclusion: The clinicians acknowledged the high prevalence of ED in the primary care setting and recognised that they had a role to play in managing affected patients. …”
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Association between systemic immune-inflammatory biomarkers (SII, NLR, PLR, LMR) and breast cancer by Ying Wen, Yuanyuan Tang, Qiongyan Zou

“…In conclusion, SII, NLR, PLR, and LMR are independently associated with breast cancer risk and may serve as accessible and cost-effective biomarkers for early risk stratification and longitudinal monitoring of breast cancer.…”
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Evaluating the efficacy of Internet-Based Exercise programme Aimed at Treating knee Osteoarthritis (iBEAT-OA) in the community: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Abhishek Abhishek, Sameer Akram Gohir, Paul Greenhaff, Ana M. Valdes

“…Given the high prevalence of knee OA, a potentially cost-effective, digitally delivered approach to treat knee OA should be trialled. …”
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The Antidiabetic Activity of Wild-Growing and Cultivated Medicinal Plants Used in Romania for Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review by Diana Maria Trasca, Dalia Dop, George-Alin Stoica, Niculescu Stefan Adrian, Niculescu Elena Carmen, Renata Maria Văruț, Cristina Elena Singer

“…Although effective, conventional therapies are often limited by high cost, adverse effects, and issues with patient compliance. …”
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The Role of Solid Fuel Production in the Concentration of Brick Manufacturing Industries in Ouled Settout, Nador Province (NE Morocco) by El Monhim Bilal, Hlal Mohammed, Arabi Mourad, Mechkirrou Latifa, Elouassidi Abdelhafid, Sbai Abdelkader, Makkaoui Mohamed, Benrbia Khadija

“…Notably, the results indicate that red brick factories exhibit a higher tendency to locate near the petcoke source compared to cement plants, suggesting sector-specific spatial behaviors in response to energy availability and cost-efficiency considerations.…”
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ECONOMIC-FISHING ANALYSIS OF THE PRAWN Cryphiops caementarius (MOLINA, 1782) IN THE MAJES-CAMANÁ RIVER AREQUIPA-PERÚ (2019) by Kristhian Franchesco Paul PINAZO Beltran, Jesús Miguel Angel BERRÚ Beltran, Edwin Fredy BOCARDO Delgado

“…Bioeconomic-fishing aspects are reported based on data (fishing, costs and income derived from fishing) acquired in situ monthly in four altitudinal strata (every 200 meters above sea level - masl) of the Majes-Camaná river during 2019. …”
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Financial and Economic Analysis of the Robusta Coffee Sector in Tshopo Province by Bopoko Bamenga, Michel Baudouin

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The cost-benefit analysis in a production-operating account was used for each stakeholder of the chain. …”
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