Phosphate-solubilizing rhizobacteria from wild sorghum enhance growth of cultivated sorghum under rock phosphate fertilization by Benson Ouma Nyongesa, Becky Nancy Aloo, Beatrice Ang’iyo Were

“…This novel finding highlights its potential as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative for P management in agriculture.…”
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Simple One-Step Synthesis of Nipa Frond-Derived Magnetic Porous Carbon for Decolorization of Acid Yellow 23 by Linh Thi Kim Nguyen, Long Quang Nguyen, Hung Minh Nguyen, Thuan Minh Nguyen, Hung Hoa Lam, Tuyet-Mai Tran-Thuy, Dung Van Nguyen

“…Altogether, the findings suggest that low-cost magnetic porous carbon produced from one-step pyrolysis of FeCl3-loaded nipa frond might be applied to the treatment of acid yellow 23 in wastewater due to its relative adsorption capacity, efficient catalytic performance, and powerful magnetic separability.…”
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Novel Solid-Phase Bioassay Kit with Immobilized <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> Spheres for Assessing Heavy Metal and Cyanide Toxicity in Soil by Fida Hussain, Suleman Shahzad, Syed Ejaz Hussain Mehdi, Aparna Sharma, Sandesh Pandey, Woochang Kang, Sang-Eun Oh

“…The present study overcomes the limitations of conventional chemical analyses by providing a rapid, low-cost, and ecologically relevant tool for direct soil toxicity assessment, with potential applications in environmental monitoring and contaminated site evaluation.…”
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Development of a 3D-printed cervical collar using biocompatible and sustainable polylactic acid by Narayan Yeole Shivraj, Prakash Kode Jaya, Sai Mokka Tharun, Sridhar Babu Bathini, Devana Sudheer Reddy

“…Persistent use of these collars may result in deterioration, which could result in frequent visits to the hospital and increased costs. In order to mitigate these issues, this study delved into the design, analysis, and 3D printing of a customized cervical collar prototype. 3D printing helps in the creation of lightweight, customizable, and cost-effective devices, ensuring a comfortable fit and enhancing remedial efficacy. …”
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Efficiency of Levilimab in patients with moderate and severe COVID-19 by Yu. M. Gomon, V. V. Strizheletsky, I. G. Ivanov, Yu. E. Balykina, M. V. Ermolyev, A.  S. Kolbin, M. V. Livshits, T.  A. Usmanova, A. M. Fakhrutdinova, Yu. S.  Konstantinova, A. P. Gubanov

“…The estimated cost of the additional effectiveness of Levilimab for the moderate course of the disease was 13,666.32 rubles, for the severe course – 4,804.51 rubles.Conclusion. …”
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Wearable devices for out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest: A population survey on the willingness to adhere by Saud Lingawi, Jacob Hutton, Mahsa Khalili, Katie N. Dainty, Brian Grunau, Babak Shadgan, Jim Christenson, Calvin Kuo

“…Participants preferred hand‐based devices (wristbands: 87%, watches: 86%, rings: 62%) and prioritized comfort (94%), cost (83%), and size (72%). Participants were more willing to adhere at higher levels of hypothetical risk. …”
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Public acceptance of urban air mobility: A study on factors influencing adoption by Yos Sunitiyoso, Prawira Fajarindra Belgiawan, Yusak Susilo, Muhamad Rizki, Mohamed Yusuf Faridian Wirayat, Muhammad Rizky Ramadhan

“…The results indicate that cost and travel time are the most influential factors in UAM adoption. …”
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System design and scaling trends in airborne wind energy demonstrated for a ground-generation concept by R. Joshi, D. von Terzi, R. Schmehl

“…Moreover, in contradistinction to HAWTs, the total lifetime operational costs are equal to or higher than the initial investment costs. …”
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Experimental Justification of Reprofiling of the Drug Maxar® for the Treatment of Viral Infections by T. S. Zaporozhets, N. V. Krylova, S. A. Fedoreyev, O. V. Iunikhina, A. B. Pott, D. V. Tarbeeva, N. P. Mishchenko, M. Yu. Shchelkanov

“…The advantages of repositioning are, among other things, in reducing the time and cost of some of the necessary stages of research.The aim of the work is to study the antiviral activity of the polyphenol complex (PPC) from Maackia amurensis, the active substance of the drug Maksar®, as well as to expand the field of medical application of the drug.Material and methods. …”
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Assessments of Anopheles arabiensis behaviour around bed nets using partial adhesive treatments by Njelembo J. Mbewe, Salum Azizi, Mark W. Rowland, Matthew J. Kirby, Kisengwa Ezekia, Baltazari Manunda, Magreth F. Shayo, Natalie M. Portwood, Franklin W. Mosha, Johnson Matowo

“…Abstract Understanding the behaviour of malaria vectors could lead to improved designs of partially treated insecticidal nets and low-cost nets with less insecticide content. The behaviour of Anopheles arabiensis around cow baited bed nets with partial adhesive treatments were assessed in experimental huts. …”
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Seasonally Robust Offshore Wind Turbine Detection in Sentinel-2 Imagery Using Imaging Geometry-Aware Deep Learning by Xike Song, Ziyang Li

“…., Google Earth) facilitates the identification of offshore wind turbines (OWTs) but offers limited offshore coverage due to the high cost of capturing vast ocean areas. In contrast, medium-resolution imagery, such as 10-m Sentinel-2, provides broad ocean coverage but depicts turbines only as small bright spots and shadows, making accurate detection challenging. …”
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Evaluating the Accuracy and Repeatability of Mobile 3D Imaging Applications for Breast Phantom Reconstruction by Elena Botti, Bart Jansen, Felipe Ballen-Moreno, Ayush Kapila, Redona Brahimetaj

“…Ultimately, this study lays the foundation for more accessible and cost-effective 3D imaging in surgical practice, showing that smartphone-based tools can produce clinically useful scans.…”
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Transmission scheduling for mixed-critical multi-user multiple-input and multiple-output industrial cyber-physical systems by Changqing Xia, Xi Jin, Linghe Kong, Jintao Wang, Peng Zeng

“…By considering both system schedulability and cost, the slot analyzing algorithm also reduces the number of multi-user multiple-input and multiple-output nodes required. …”
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Direct extraction of respiratory information from pulse waves using a finger-inspired flexible pressure sensor system by Xikuan Zhang, Jin Chai, Lingxiao Xu, Shixuan Mei, Xin Wang, Yunlong Zhao, Chenyang Xue, Yongjun Wang, Danfeng Cui, Zengxing Zhang, Haiyan Zhang, Libo Gao

“…We have successfully demonstrated a stable, cost-effective, and durable respiratory sensor system that can quantitatively collect and store respiratory data for individuals and groups. …”
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AGORA: Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture [Abstract only] by Mary Ochs

“…The AGORA program team is working closely with publishers and agricultural database producers to build an excellent online collection of agricultural material, which will be made available either for free or at very low cost. In order to provide reference and technical support, libraries and librarians around the globe will be enlisted. …”
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Efficacy and safety of short-term spinal cord stimulation and pulsed radiofrequency in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia: a meta-analysis by Zehao Liu, Zehao Liu, Yan Weng, Funing Liu, Dezhou Jiang, Chunmei Wu, Yong Chen, Xiaoxia Duan, Qing Zhong, Qing Zhong

“…Moreover, stSCS treatment is more expensive.ConclusionIn general, stSCS is a more effective and safe method for the treatment of PHN, but its high cost is an unavoidable problem. Each method has advantages and disadvantages that should be considered comprehensively in clinical practice.Systematic review registration:https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42024576536.…”
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Cultivation of the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii De Man, 1879) in Ukraine and worldwide: a review by K. Voznyuk, V. Bekh

“…The study identified key barriers, including the high cost of equipment and the need for specialized feeds, and proposed potential solutions such as the organization of domestic production and the training of qualified personnel. …”
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Comparison of Aluminum Alloy and Copper Friction Stir Burnishing Tools Combined with Direct Energy Deposition Arc Process on Microstructure and Microhardness of 316L Stainless Stee... by Teerayut Cordkaew, Jun’ichi Kaneko, Takeyuki Abe

“…It could potentially reduce post-processing time and cost. Future research should explore different process parameters and assess long-term corrosion performance to develop this hybrid technique further.…”
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Diagnostic value of olfactory function testing for Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuxuan Liu, Yunpeng Cao, Hongquan Wei

“…SE and SP for AD or MCI were 0.83 (95% CI: 0.36–0.98) and 0.94 (95% CI: 0.82–0.98), with an AUC of 0.96 (95% CI: 0.94–0.98).ConclusionThis systematic review and meta-analysis reveal that olfactory function testing, as a simple, non-invasive, and cost-effective assessment method, demonstrates high diagnostic efficacy in the early identification of AD and MCI, showing promising clinical application.Systematic review registrationCRD42024520871.…”
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Creation of a training simulator model for practising puncture of the kidney calyceal system under ultrasound control by N. K. Gadzhiev, A. A. Mishchenko, V. P. Britov, A. M. Khrenov, D. S. Gorelov, V. M. Obidnyak, V. E. Grigoriev, I. V. Semenyakin, S. B. Petrov

“…To improve the skill of puncture of the cavity system of the kidney, many simulators have been created, from biological ones to virtual reality simulators, but all of them have drawbacks - high cost, short shelf life, inconsistency with reality.Purpose of the study. …”
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