Performance modelling and optimization of disc angle and tractor speed for a disc ridger in loamy soil using RSM by David Amidu Wandusim, Emmanuel Y.H. Bobobee, Joseph Oppong Akowuah, Eric Amoah Asante, Michael Amponsah Ampomah, Abebrese Kwabena Agyeman, Philip Yaro Laari

“…Therefore, mechanized ridging is necessary to improve efficiency, reduce cost and enable large-scale production. In this study, performance modelling and operational optimization of disc angle and tractor speed for a double-row disc ridger were established using CCRD in RSM. …”
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Investigation on effects of sludge and limestone in sustainable infrastructure: From performance optimization to carbon reduction by Xiaodong Zhang, Jun Yang, Ming Sun, Ying Su, Changchun Li, Shuanghong Ge, Chunmei Liu, Lei Yang, Fengxia Xu, Jiayang Zhang, Sinan Ouyang

“…Additionally, the SSLC paste demonstrates a 23.43 % reduction in carbon emissions and a 22.22 % decrease in production costs, offering a low-carbon, cost-effective solution for infrastructure. …”
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Amperometric Formaldehyde Sensor Based on a Pd Nanocrystal Modified C/Co2P Electrode by Huan Wang, Yaodan Chi, Xiaohong Gao, Sa Lv, Xuefeng Chu, Chao Wang, Lu Zhou, Xiaotian Yang

“…Therefore, the proposed cost-effective C/Co2P/Pd nanocomposite, which owns advantages such as high activity and good stability, has the potential to be applied as an effective electrocatalyst for amperometric HCHO detection.…”
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Efficacy of using a digital health intervention model using community health workers for primary health services in Bangladesh: a repeated cross-sectional observational study by Marzia Zaman, Rubaiyat Alim Hridhee, Refat Ahmed Bhuiyan, Charles Aunkan Gomes, Md. Mashiar Rahman, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Farhana Sarker, Khondaker A. Mamun

“…Scaling up this model through public-private partnerships offers a cost-effective approach to bridging healthcare gaps and promoting universal health coverage.…”
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Optimizing thermal performance in air-cooled Li-ion battery packs with vortex generators for cleaner energy storage by Bonashree Gogoi, Hiranya Deka, Bhaskor Jyoti Bora, Prabhu Paramasivam, Sarfaraz Kamangar, Amir Ibrahim Ali Arabi, Abdul Razak, Anteneh Wogasso Wodajo

“…There are a number of well-liked, innovative air-cooled techniques that improve cooling performance without compromising cost, including the placement of ducts, fins, battery pack (BP) designs, and battery layout. …”
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Microbial Profile and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Bile Aspirates from Patients with Acute Cholangitis: A Multicenter International Study by Matei-Alexandru Cozma, Mihnea-Alexandru Găman, Camelia Cristina Diaconu, Arthur Berger, Frank Zerbib, Radu Bogdan Mateescu

“…Conclusions: This comparative study shows significant differences between these countries in terms of the AR rates and MDR bacteria prevalence, highlighting the role of bile cultures as a safe and cost-effective method for guiding antibiotic treatment, thereby reducing the AR rates and complications.…”
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Bone Marrow Aplasia and Neutropenic Fever Following Azathioprine Dose Escalation in a TPMT-Deficient Patient with Crohn’s Disease and Psoriatic Arthritis—A CARE–Compliant Case... by Krzysztof Wroński, Michał Tadeusz Holecki, Natalia Boguszewska, Marzena Skrzypczak-Zielińska, Jerzy Tadeusz Chudek

“…Thiopurine methyltransferase (<i>TMPT</i>) and nucleoside diphosphate-linked moiety X-type motif 15 (<i>NUDT15)</i> genotyping are not routinely performed in patients starting AZA therapy due to their low cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the concomitant use of xanthine oxidase inhibitors and 5-aminosalicylates may slow the metabolism of 6-mercaptopurine. …”
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Photocatalytic syntheses and evaluation of biological activities of rare disaccharides, 3-O-α-d-glucopyranosyl-d-arabinose by Sho Usuki, Pratiksha Babgonda Patil, Tiangao Jiang, Naoko Taki, Yuma Uesaka, Haru Togawa, Sanjay S. Latthe, Shanhu Liu, Kenji Yamatoya, Kazuya Nakata

“…However, sustainable production methods for these compounds remain challenging due to their high cost, lengthy production times, and environmentally harmful reagents. …”
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Machine Learning-Assisted Optimization of Femtosecond Laser-Induced Superhydrophobic Microstructure Processing by Lifei Wang, Yucheng Gu, Xiaoqing Tian, Jun Wang, Yan Jia, Junjie Xu, Zhen Zhang, Shiying Liu, Shuo Liu

“…However, due to the unclear influence mechanisms of process parameters, as well as the high cost and time-consuming nature of experiments, identifying the optimal femtosecond laser processing parameters within the process space remains a significant challenge. …”
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Ultrasensitive iontronic pressure sensor based on microstructure ionogel dielectric layer for wearable electronics by Hairong Kou, Yuhang Pang, Libo Yang, Xiaoyong Zhang, Zhenzhen Shang, Lei Zhang, Liang Zhang, Yixin Shi, Zhiguo Gui, Youwen Ye, Shijie Song

“…In this paper, a flexible capacitive pressure sensor with microstructured ionization layer is fabricated by a sandwich-type process, with a low-cost and simple process of inverted molding with sandpapers being used to form a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer ionic film with double-sided microstructure as the dielectric layer of the sensor, with silver nanowires as electrodes. …”
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Facts and Fallacies of the Fluoride Controversy: A Contemporary Perspective by Lakshman Samaranayake, Thantrira Porntaveetus, James Tsoi, Nozimjon Tuygunov

“…The FDI World Dental Federation also advocates systemic fluoride use as a cost-effective caries prevention strategy, and supports its inclusion in public health policies through a number of policy directives. …”
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RU-OLD: A Comprehensive Analysis of Offensive Language Detection in Roman Urdu Using Hybrid Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Transformer Models by Muhammad Zain, Nisar Hussain, Amna Qasim, Gull Mehak, Fiaz Ahmad, Grigori Sidorov, Alexander Gelbukh

“…LoRA has been tuned for large language models (LLMs), a family of advanced machine learning frameworks, based on the principle of making the process efficient with extremely low computational cost with better enhancement. According to the experimental results, LLaMA 2 with LoRA attained the highest F1-score of 96.58%, greatly exceeding the performance of other approaches. …”
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Synthesis of evasive maneuver control of unmanned aerial vehicle for terminal restrictions by N. Y. Polovinchuk, S. V. Ivanov, L. I. Kotelnitskaya

“…It is characterized in that instead of the forecast procedure in speed-up time and calculation of residuals, the conversion of a boundary value problem to a one-point task of integration of the ordinary differential equations system with account for the occurrence of non-zero terminal member in the cost functional, is used. Discussion and Conclusions. …”
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UTAP2: an enhanced user-friendly transcriptome and epigenome analysis pipeline by Jordana Lindner, Bareket Dassa, Noa Wigoda, Gil Stelzer, Ester Feldmesser, Jaime Prilusky, Dena Leshkowitz

“…Advances in short-read sequencing platforms, have produced user-friendly machines that offer high throughput at a reduced cost per base. However, leveraging this data still requires bioinformatics expertise to develop and execute tailored solutions for each specific application. …”
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Authentication of vegetable oils using isotope mass spectrometry by A. L. Panasyuk, D. A. Sviridov, A. A. Shilkin

“…Both the  physiological value of the  product and its cost largely  depend on the  type of processed raw materials. …”
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Response surface optimization of sedimentation efficiency for sustainable green microalgae harvesting using automated non-invasive methods by Amr M. Ayyad, Eladl G. Eltanahy, Mervat H. Hussien, Dina A. Refaay

“…However, biomass harvesting remains a cost-intensive bottleneck. Conventional methods like centrifugation and flocculation pose challenges due to energy demands and contamination risks. …”
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Design of genus-specific semi-nested primers for simple and accurate identification of Enterobacter strains by Sara Jordan, Joël F. Pothier, Pieter de Maayer, Kirk Broders, Brian H. Kvitko, Teresa A. Coutinho, Theo H. M. Smits

“…Conclusions The nested PCR assay represents a rapid and cost-effective approach for preliminary identification of Enterobacter species. …”
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A colorimetric detection of creatine kinase for monitoring of physiological conditions in sports injury rehabilitation based on metal nanoparticle structures by Ruqiong Wei, Shenyi Lu, Tao Wang, Zhanghui Lin, Jiaying Hu, Jinyuan Guo, Xinze Jiang, Raquel Alarcón Rodríguez, Yunshan Zhang

“…The PAH-aptamer/AgNP-based biosensor offers a rapid, cost-effective, and practical alternative to traditional detection methods, making it a valuable tool for clinical diagnostics and monitoring physiological conditions in sports injury rehabilitation. …”
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Review of Luneburg Lens Antenna Designs Manufactured Using 3D Printing by D. V. Kusaykin, I. V. Grigoriev, D. V. Denisov, P. A. Turalchuk

“…Various 3D printing technologies can be used to create dielectric lens antennas, which differ in the resolution of printers, printing speed, and cost. Additive manufacturing methods are constantly developing, having reached the technological possibility of printing Luneburg lens for the sub-THz range with a high level of resolution and accuracy. …”
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Enhancing Indonesian nurses' competencies through electronic continuing professional development: An action research study by Novita Kurnia Sari, Titi Savitri, Lely Lusmilasari

“…The electronic CPD (e-CPD) model presents a viable solution by offering accessible and cost-effective learning opportunities. This study aimed to identify nurses' needs and develop, implement, and evaluate an e-CPD model designed to enhance professional competencies in Indonesia.Objectives: This study aimed to investigate nurses’ needs and to develop, implement, and evaluate e-CPD model to enhance professional competencies in Indonesia.Methods: This exploratory action research study was conducted in Indonesia from 2022 to 2023 and consisted of two phases: exploration and action. …”
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