Design, Fabrication, and Application of Large-Area Flexible Pressure and Strain Sensor Arrays: A Review by Xikuan Zhang, Jin Chai, Yongfu Zhan, Danfeng Cui, Xin Wang, Libo Gao

“…To improve mass production feasibility, optimizing fabrication processes, reducing material costs, and incorporating automated production lines are essential for scalability and defect reduction. …”
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Magnitude and determinant factors of traditional uvulectomy practices among children under the age of five in Lemo District, Central Ethiopia by Tamiru Belachew, Wudit Wasu, Selamu Abose, Tigist Enyew, Alemu Earsido, Mulatu Abageda

“…Key reasons included lack of knowledge about modern medicine (40.8%), cultural beliefs (33.4%), fear of recurrence of uvulitis (10.51%), cost (4.47%), and access issues (1.56%). Significant predictors were maternal/caregiver education (AOR: 6.668, 95% CI: 2.116, 21.013), recent PNC (AOR = 1.669, 95% CI: 1.025, 2.716), counseling on adverse effects (AOR = 2.730, 95% CI: 1.618, 4.606), knowledge of adverse effects (AOR = 6.864, 95% CI: 4.104, 11.481), and cultural beliefs against modern medicine (AOR: 8.566, 95% CI: 5.594, 13.118). …”
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Influence of coal macerals on carbonization process and sodium storage behavior by Rundong HE, Hang GUO, Zhongchao SUN, Wencui LI

“…Coal has the advantages of low cost and rich aromatic structure, which makes it a high-quality precursor for the preparation of hard carbon anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. …”
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Bioequivalence study of fixed-dose combination Losartan + amlodipine + rosuvastatin Sanofi in comparison with coadministered fixed- dose combination Lozap® AM and monocomponent dru... by A. L. Khokhlov, D. Yu. Grebenkin, E. K. Faeva, V. I. Kazey, A. A. Khokhlov, A. E. Miroshnikov, O. V. Lebedeva

“…The advantages of fixed-dose combination losartan + amlodipine + rosuvastatin compared to mono-drugs and two-component combinations are to increase the therapeutic efficacy, to reduce the cost of the product and to make the drug easier to take which helps to improve patient adherence to therapy. …”
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Effect of hospital attributes on patient preference among outpatient attendants in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia: discrete choice experiment study by Tigabu Addisu Lendado, Shimelash Bitew, Fikadu Elias, Serawit Samuel, Desalegn Dawit Assele, Merid Assefa Awato

“…Six key attributes (competence of healthcare providers; availability of medical equipment and supplies; cost of service; wait time; distance; and hospital reputation) deduced from various hospital attributes were used to elicit the patient preferences. …”
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Connecting the uninsured to care: Engaging new primary care patients at a new York City safety net system by Caroline Cooke, Christine Zhang, Jonathan Jiménez, Remle Newton-Dame

“…Objective: Cost and ineligibility are major barriers to accessing United States health care, particularly for undocumented immigrants. …”
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Measurement and evaluation of anisotropic thermophysical parameters of lithium-ion battery electrode stack: An experimental and numerical study by Muhammad Wasim Tahir, Muhammad Yousaf Arshad, Huma Hussain, Nam Nghiep Tran, Anam Suhail Ahmad

“…The through-plane and in-plane thermal conductivities of both wetted and dry specimens are measured, while the specific heat capacity is approximated numerically. This simple, cost-effective technique eliminates the need for specialized and expensive lab equipment. …”
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A genetically encoded biosensor for point-of-care and live-cell detection of d-2-hydroxyglutarate by Yidong Liu, Zhaoqi Kang, Rong Xu, Shuang Hou, Lingru Gong, Leilei Guo, Kaiyu Gao, Xianzhi Xu, Xiaoxu Tan, Dan Xiao, Wen Zhang, Gang Wang, Shaowu Ou, Jinqu Hu, Jiyuan Liu, Chuanjuan Lü, Cuiqing Ma, Ping Xu, Chao Gao

“…Then, we build a portable device adaptive with DHOR for rapid and low-cost point-of-care d-2-HG testing in serum, urine, and glioma tissue samples. …”
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When the scan tells a different story by Matthew S. Berniard, Monika Krzak, Richard Slama, Charles Dalton Hardesty, Carlo Zamora, Christina Cartwright

“…: Emergency Medicine physicians should embrace the broad utility of ultrasound as a rapid, accurate, and cost-effective diagnostic tool that enhances patient care, especially in resource-limited settings. …”
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Examining the effectiveness of Prostatic hyperplasia education on the level of participant's knowledge and awareness. by Hari Krismanuel, Purnamawati Tjhin

“…These results underscore the potential of scalable, low-cost interventions to address health education gaps in similar low-resource settings globally.…”
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Assessing MRI interpretability of the orbit, paranasal sinuses, and nasopharynx in cochlear implant patients by M. C. Ketterer, P. Arnold, A. Aschendorff, S. Granitzer, M. Reich, A. K. Rauch, T. Hildenbrand, S. Arndt, L. Fries

“…ObjectivesDue to a growing focus on cost-effectiveness in healthcare, safety concerns with CI and the known limitations in image quality, there is an increasing need for well-considered indications before performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in CI (cochlear implant) patients. …”
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2D Pose Estimation vs. Inertial Measurement Unit-Based Motion Capture in Ergonomics: Assessing Postural Risk in Dental Assistants by Steven Simon, Jonna Meining, Laura Laurendi, Thorsten Berkefeld, Jonas Dully, Carlo Dindorf, Michael Fröhlich

“…However, practical alternatives are needed because it is time-consuming and relatively cost intensive for ergonomists. This study compared two measurement technologies: IMU-based MoCap and a time-effective alternative, two-dimensional (2D) pose estimation. …”
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Increasing coverage and decreasing inequity in insecticide-treated bed net use among rural Kenyan children. by Abdisalan M Noor, Abdinasir A Amin, Willis S Akhwale, Robert W Snow

“…These efforts must form an important adjunct to regular, routine access to ITNs through clinics, and each complimentary approach should aim to make this intervention free to clients to ensure equitable access among those least able to afford even the cost of a heavily subsidized net.…”
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Comparison of Side Effects Between Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) and Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (SARPE) in Adult Patients: A Scoping Review by Nicolò Sicca, Giulia Benedetti, Agnese Nieri, Sara Vitale, Gaia Lopponi, Silvia Mura, Alessio Verdecchia, Enrico Spinas

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: The aim of this study is to investigate the side effects of two techniques of rapid maxillary expansion—Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (SARPE) and Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE)—in adult patients, to guide the selection of the most cost-effective clinical treatment plan. <b>Methods</b>: The review protocol was developed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis—extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. …”
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Synergistic effect of particle packing method, aggregate saturation levels, and paste content in improving the performance of high volume fine recycled aggregate concrete by Namratha V. Khanapur, Bhavna Tripathi, Subhasis Pradhan, Tarush Chandra

“…Additionally, the treatment methods are not cost-effective. To address these limitations and upscale the use of FRCA, this study introduces the particle packing method (PPM) for mix proportioning, a modified presoaking method for concrete mixing, and presents the effect of aggregate saturation level and paste content on the performance of concrete. …”
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Understanding the development of mechanically and thermally induced white layers in AISI 52100 steel during hard turning: Process-microstructure-property relationship by Sahith Kokkirala, Uta Klement, Jonas Holmberg, Hirotsugu Iwasaki, Juan Manuel Bello Bermejo, Stefan Kimming, Seyed B. Hosseini

“…Hard turning offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional grinding, yet the tool wear progression limits the broader industrial adoption. …”
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Interfacial processes of Mg anodes for magnesium-sulfur batteries: An EIS study by Joachim Häcker, Tobias Rommel, Pia Lange, Felix Kampmann, Jürgen Remmlinger, Zhirong Zhao-Karger, K. Andreas Friedrich, Maryam Nojabaee

“…The development of magnesium batteries strongly relies on the use of a Mg metal anode and its benefits of high volumetric capacity, reduction potential, low cost and improved safety, however, to date, it still lacks sufficient cycling stability and reversibility. …”
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Discussion on the Development of Integrated Circuits and Photonics-electronics Convergence by ZHANG Xinquan, XIAO Xi

“…Not only is process upgrading slowing down, but the cost exceeds 10 billion dollars. Some wafer fabs such as GLOBALFOUNDRIES have given up advancing to more advanced processes, while only a few such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Samsung, Intel, and Imec continue to advance towards More Moore. …”
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Distribution Ratio Prediction of Major Components in 30%TBP/kerosene-HNO3 System Based on Machine Learning by YU Ting1, ZHANG Yinyin2, ZHANG Ruizhi3, JIN Wenlei2, LUO Yingting2, ZHU Shengfeng3, HE Hui1, YE Guoan1, GONG Helin4

“…In this paper, machine learning is combined with distribution ratio prediction, which is defined as the distribution ratio of ionic liquids in different phases, which can reflect the extraction rate of ions, and plays an important role in Purex computer simulation, so the distribution ratio prediction model can help researchers to choose the optimal experimental conditions, optimize the process, and reduce the experimental cost and time. Since the traditional mathematical model of uranium distribution ratio leads to at least 15% prediction error, in this paper, three classical machine learning models (namely, random forest, support vector regression and K-nearest neighbor) were constructed to predict the distribution ratios of uranium, plutonium, and HNO3 in the 30%TBP/kerosene-HNO3 system. …”

1,5-anhydroglucitol in diabetes: its role in diagnostics, screening, glycemic status assessment, and the prediction of complications by V. V. Klimontov, M. V. Dashkin

“…Currently, the relatively high cost and lack of standardization restrain the use of 1,5-AG in clinical practice. …”
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