An analysis of the relationship of triglyceride glucose index with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma prognosis: a retrospective study by QingQing Luo, Zhixiang Lei, Haizhou Miao, Ting Huang, Li Yu

“…Its simplicity and low cost make it a valuable tool for routine clinical prognostic assessment in DLBCL patients.…”
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Sustainable renewable energy integration on expressways in Bangladesh: A techno-economic, environmental, and sensitivity analysis of a grid-connected hybrid system by Abdulla Al Mamun, M.S. Hossain Lipu, Zia Ul Islam, Sourav Barua, Tuhibur Rahman, Tahia F. Karim, Abu M. Fuad, M.M. Naushad Ali

“…However, challenges related to substantial initial costs, variable energy output, and inadequate storage solutions hinder its large-scale implementation. …”
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Sustainable Antibacterial Chitin Nanofiber/ZnO Nanohybrid Materials: Ex Situ and In Situ Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation by Caroline Piffet, Jean-Michel Thomassin, Emilie Stierlin, Job Tchoumtchoua, Claudio Fernández, Marta Mateo, Leyre Hernández, Kyriaki Marina Lyra, Aggeliki Papavasiliou, Elias Sakellis, Fotios K. Katsaros, Zili Sideratou, Dimitris Tsiourvas

“…These nanohybrids were formed via either (i) an ex situ route by mixing the ChNFs with ZnO nanoparticles prepared by flame spray pyrolysis or (ii) an in situ route resulting in ZnO nanoparticles being formed and embedded into ChNFs by a simple aqueous hydrothermal process, utilizing a low-cost Zn inorganic precursor. The ChNFs, the ZnO nanoparticles, and the nanohybrids were physicochemically characterized for their size, morphology, charge and stability. …”
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Biochar Supplementation of Recycled Manure Solids: Impact on Their Characteristics and Greenhouse Gas Emissions During Storage by Ana José Pires, Catarina Esteves, Ricardo Bexiga, Manuela Oliveira, David Fangueiro

“…Despite the emissions generated during biochar production, its application in RMS bedding systems offsets these environmental costs by mitigating GHG emissions and increasing nutrient content. …”
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Deep metabolic profiling of immune cells by spectral flow cytometry—A comprehensive validation approach by Claire L. Wishart, Alanna G. Spiteri, Jian Tan, Claudio Counoupas, James A. Triccas, Laurence Macia, Nicholas J.C. King

“…Metabolic flow cytometry provides this capability, but its broad adoption has been limited by costly custom reagents and a lack of standardized methods for validating metabolic targets. …”
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Nanoarchitectonics of N‐ and S‐Doped Nanoporous Biocarbons with High Specific Surface Area from Casein and Dithiooxamide for Supercapacitor Applications by Vibin Perumalsamy, Rohan Bahadur, Arun Vijay Baskar, CI Sathish, Ajanya Maria Ruban, Zhenxiang Cheng, Xiaoning Li, Gurwinder Singh, Jiabao Yi, Ajayan Vinu

“…Porous carbons are ideal contenders for supercapacitor electrodes; however, challenges in creating a high surface area in conjunction with controlled surface functionalization still exist. Herein, a low cost and green route for the synthesis of nitrogen and sulfur codoped nanoporous biocarbons using casein and dithiooxamide with high specific surface areas is reported. …”
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Enhanced Nile tilapia meat quality by the metabolomic effects of Tenebrio molitor larval meal dietary supplement by Qin Liu, Jian Li, Jiale Liu, Yishui Cai, Yang Luo, Tajie Sangzhu, Bo Ye, Manjun Yang

“…The rising cost of soybean meal has posed challenges for tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) farming. …”
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Exploring 400 Gbps/λ and beyond with AI-accelerated silicon photonic slow-light technology by Changhao Han, Qipeng Yang, Jun Qin, Yan Zhou, Zhao Zheng, Yunhao Zhang, Haoren Wang, Yu Sun, Junde Lu, Yimeng Wang, Zhangfeng Ge, Yichen Wu, Lei Wang, Zhixue He, Shaohua Yu, Weiwei Hu, Chao Peng, Haowen Shu, John E. Bowers, Xingjun Wang

“…Abstract Silicon photonics is a promising platform for the extensive deployment of optical interconnections, with the feasibility of low-cost and large-scale production at the wafer level. …”
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Ag₃PO₄@ZnO kraft lignin composite for optimized photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue using response surface methodology by Marwa S. Abdelkader, Sherif A. Younis, Esraa M. El-Fawal, Hager R. Ali, Hosny Ibrahim

“…Abstract This research explores the use of kraft lignin (KL), derived from pulping black liquor waste, as a supportive medium for Ag3PO4@ZnO (AZ-NC) p-n heterojunction and design a new cost-effective ternary KL-Ag3PO4@ZnO nanocomposite (AZKL). …”
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Assessing Impacts of Hydropower Development on Downstream Inundation Using a Hybrid Modeling Framework Integrating Satellite Data‐Driven and Process‐Based Models by Son K. Do, Tien L. T. Du, Hyongki Lee, Chi‐Hung Chang, Duong D. Bui, Ngoc T. Nguyen, Kel N. Markert, Johan Strömqvist, Peeranan Towashiraporn, Stephen E. Darby, Linh K. Bui

“…Although the current framework does not explicitly assess the downstream hydrological modifications, it offers a cost‐effective alternative for evaluating upstream alterations on inundation dynamics, such as dam operations, particularly in poorly gauged regions.…”
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A Sensitive and Accurate Electrochemical Sensor Based on Biomass-Derived Porous Carbon for the Detection of Ascorbic Acid by Yashuang Hei, Lisi Ba, Xingwei Shi, Huanhuan Guo, Sisi Wen, Bingxiao Zheng, Wenjie Gu, Zhiju Zhao

“…Therefore, as a green, eco-friendly, and low-cost electrode modifier, DWGH-HCPCs have broad prospects in the development of electrochemical sensing platforms for food and medical applications.…”
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Recombinant <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> BCG-Based HIV Vaccine: Failures and Promising Approaches for a Successful Vaccine Strategy by Joan Joseph-Munné, Milena Maya-Hoyos, Narcís Saubi, Santiago Perez, Miguel Angel Martinez Lopez, Eder Baron, Carlos Yesid Soto

“…Additionally, BCG offers several benefits as a live vaccine vehicle since it is cost-effective, easy to mass-produce, and heat stable. …”
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Development and Validation of a Suite of E-Probes for Electronic Diagnostic Nucleic Acid Analysis (EDNA) for 20 Graft-Transmissible Pathogens of Citrus Using MiFi and Blind Ring Te... by D. M. Nascimento, S. Bodaghi, H. Wang, M. R. Ribeiro-Junior, R. Campos, T. Dang, F. Osman, J. Habiger, A. S. Espindola, G. Vidalakis, K. F. Cardwell

“…This innovative approach offers a scalable, efficient, and cost-effective pathogen detection tool to enhance citrus disease prevention and management and safeguard citrus germplasm at a global scale. …”
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Future variation and uncertainty source decomposition in deep learning bias-corrected CMIP6 global extreme precipitation historical simulation by Xiaohua Xiang, Yongxuan Li, Xiaoling Wu, Zhu Liu, Lei Wu, Biqiong Wu, Chuanxin Jin, Zhiqiang Zeng

“…Implementation of CNNs as a BC method could significantly reduce model uncertainty but at the cost of increasing the proportion of scenario uncertainty and internal variability. …”
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Oral health, quality of life and general health of people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds from South Asia and the Middle East resettled in South Australia: a cross sect... by Anna Ziersch, Clemence Due, Moira Walsh, Marco A. Peres

“…In terms of barriers to dental visits, 64% reported not visiting the dentist due to cost barriers and 55% reported at least moderate fear and distress about dental visits. …”
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Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales peri-rectal colonization prevalence on admission to two intensive care units in an academic hospital in India by Armaghan-e-Rehman Mansoor, Fabia Edathadathil, Devendhu Suresh, Yathu Krishna, Anu George, Jacaranda van Rheenen, Ige A George, Jennie H Kwon, Emily E Petersen, Matthew Westercamp, Anil Kumar, Sudheer O Vayoth, Margaret A Olsen, Surbhi Leekha, Sanjeev K Singh, David K Warren, Sumanth Gandra

“…It underscores the need for contextually appropriate, cost-effective infection prevention strategies to mitigate the spread of resistant organisms in Indian healthcare settings.…”
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Effectiveness of electroacupuncture for the treatment of refractory overactive bladder disease in women: study protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial by Shuo Zhang, Yulong Ding, Yuan Ji, Huai-Yu Wang, Hong-Chao Zhao

“…Although SNM can relieve the symptoms of refractory OAB, several factors, including high cost and the high incidence of adverse effects, limit its large-scale clinical use. …”
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Public Debt Policy and Debt Security in the Context of Post-War Recovery by Serhii Petrukha, Nina Petrukha, Roman Miakota, Dmytro Matsenko

“…On the other hand, an increase in government bond yields negatively affects the debt burden due to a rise in the cost of borrowing. The variance decomposition showed that internal factors explain 45% of the fluctuations in the debt burden, and external debt, reserves, yields, and domestic bonds influence the rest. …”
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Fabrication of Intricate Porous Structures in Coal Tar Pitch Based Carbons Using SiO2 and Na2CO3 as Dual Templates by Baoqing MO, Luyao WANG, Lixiang LI, Beibei HAN, Dongying JU, Guiying XU, Kun WANG, Zewei LI, Yingying SHI, Baigang AN, Weimin ZHOU

“…With unfolding the large scale energy storage, expanding the electrodes with high Li+ storage capacity and cost-effectiveness features is becoming a significantly hot research topic. …”
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An information leaflet for patients receiving treatment by intravitreal drug injections. Recommendations of the Expert Council on retinal and optic nerve diseases of the Associatio... by V. V. Neroev, S. A. Korotkikh, E. V. Bobykin, O. V. Zaytseva, A. B. Lisochkina, A. F. Brovkina, M. V. Budzinskaya, M. V. Gatsu, N. N. Grigoryeva, A. S. Izmaylov, E. V. Karlova, M. A. Kovalevskaya, P. A. Nechiporenko, I. E. Panova, A. A. Ryabtseva, S. V. Simonova, S. N. Tultseva, A. Zh. Fursova, F. E. Shadrichev, M. M. Shishkin

“…The widespread introduction of intravitreal drug injections into clinical practice has highlighted a number of issues to be solved, including the risk of serious complications, the treatment burden on patients and the patient’s insufficient adherence to treatment, as well as a significant effect on the healthcare cost and effort. One of the ways to resolve the issues is to increase the patients’ awareness concerning the therapy they are about to receive, which contributes to the patients’ understanding of the details of treatment and enables them to make correct decisions. …”
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