Seasonal incidence and comparative efficacy of insecticides against leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula biguttula) and Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) on okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) by K S ISHWARYA LAKSHMI, C N RAJARUSHI, B V JAYANTH, SHASHIKALA M, VOODIKALA S AKHIL

“…Imidacloprid demonstrated the highest cost-benefit ratio, with yields of 115.35 q/ha in 2019 and 113.25 q/ha in 2020. …”
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Respiratory Vaccines in Older Adults: A Bibliometric Analysis and Future Research Agenda by Jose F. Parodi, Fernando Runzer-Colmenares, Carlos Cano-Gutiérrez, José Luis Dinamarca-Montecinos, Patricio Bendía-Gomez de La Torre, Paulo Fortes Villas Boas, Javier Flores-Cohaila, Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, Luis Miguel Gutiérrez-Robledo

“…Background/Objectives: Respiratory infections impact older adults due to immunosenescence and comorbidities, resulting in increased healthcare costs and mortality. While vaccination is a critical preventive measure, research on respiratory vaccines in older adults in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) remains underexplored. …”
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Advancements in Bio-Nanotechnology: Green Synthesis and Emerging Applications of Bio-Nanoparticles by M. D. K. M. Gunasena, G. D. C. P. Galpaya, C. J. Abeygunawardena, D. K. A. Induranga, H. V. V. Priyadarshana, S. S. Millavithanachchi, P. K. G. S. S. Bandara, K. R. Koswattage

“…Wastewater treatment is another critical area where BNPs are employed for the removal of heavy metals, organic pollutants, and microbial contaminants, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to water purification. …”
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Empirical Analysis of Data Sampling-Based Decision Forest Classifiers for Software Defect Prediction by Fatima Enehezei Usman-Hamza, Abdullateef Oluwagbemiga Balogun, Hussaini Mamman, Luiz Fernando Capretz, Shuib Basri, Rafiat Ajibade Oyekunle, Hammed Adeleye Mojeed, Abimbola Ganiyat Akintola

“…Specifically, this study evaluates the cost-sensitive forest (CS-Forest), forest penalizing attributes (FPA), and functional trees (FT) as DF models. …”
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The Prevalence of Genetic Determinants of Antibiotic Resistance, which are of Particular Epidemiological Consequences, in the Microbiota of the Oropharyngeal Swabs in Patients with... by T. S. Skachkova, E. V. Kniazeva, E. N. Goloveshkina, T. V. Tronza, E. I. Kondratyeva, A. Y. Voronkova, V. G. Akimkin

“…Antibiotic resistance of microorganisms can contribute to the chronicity of the inflammatory process, lead to an increase in the cost of treating patients and make it difficult to eradicate the pathogen. …”
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Off-grid field-deployable molecular diagnostic platform for malaria surveillance by Madhavinadha Prasad Kona, Armel N. Tedjou, Mary Kefi, Francesco Buongiorno, Charles S. Wondji, George Dimopoulos

“…This study presents the development and validation of a portable, cost-effective, field-deployable real-time qPCR platform for detecting Plasmodium species. …”
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Enhancing the Properties of Concrete with the Incorporation of Recycled Polypropylene Plastic by Jasim Alnahas, Abderrahim Lakhouit, Majed Alnchiwati, Masaud Albalawi, Abdelrahman Elrazzaz, Naif Alanzi, Abdulaziz Alghamdi, Ahmed H. A. Yassin, Hassan M. Hijry

“…Future research could focus on evaluating the long-term durability, microstructural behavior, and environmental impact of PL-modified concrete to better understand its potential for broader application in eco-friendly infrastructure, ensuring it meets the demands of sustainable and cost-effective construction practices. In addition, this study’s findings pave the way for future investigations into optimizing other types of recycled PL for use in concrete.…”
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Transition Metal Oxides (WO₃-ZrO₂) as Promoters and Hydrogen Adsorption Modulators in Pt/WO₃-ZrO₂-C Electrocatalyst for the Reduction of... by Claudia R. Santiago-Ramírez, Martha L. Hernández-Pichardo, Arturo Manzo-Robledo, Daniel A. Acuña-Leal, Miguel A. Gracia-Pinilla

“…The electrocatalytic reduction of nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide (NOx) remains a significant challenge due to the need for stable, efficient, and cost-effective materials. This study presents a novel support system for NOx reduction in alkaline media, composed of ZrO₂-WO₃-C (ZWC), synthesized via coprecipitation. …”
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Numerical simulation study on mesoscopic mechanism of fracture evolution of slag-loess-based cemented backfill material by Tao Liu, Tao Liu, Liang Chen, Peng Wu, Kai Zhang, Lianying Zhang, Tao Jiang, Lianjie Fu

“…Backfilling in underground mining is a widely adopted technique, often employing cement-based or geopolymer materials. However, the high cost and logistical challenges associated with these materials in remote mining locations necessitate alternative solutions. …”
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Effects Of 6-Week Telerehabilitation Exercise Programme On Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain In Women: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 appro... by Mohammad Nayel Aqil Khan, Zaina Zahur Ahmed, Kalyana Chakravarthy Bairapareddy

“…Telerehabilitation exercise programmes could readily address the growing concern of patient adherence to home-based exercise programmes, while being time- and cost-effective. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of telerehabilitation exercise intervention in females with chronic non-specific neck pain by measuring the pain score, disability index, cervical range of motion (CROM), cervical muscle endurance, and patient adherence. …”
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Influence of Deposition Time on Properties of Se-Doped CdTe Thin Films for Solar Cells by Ibrahim M. Beker, Francis B. Dejene, Lehlohonolo F. Koao, Jacobus J. Terblans, Habtamu F. Etefa

“…This work is novel in that it investigates the influence of the deposition time on the structural, optical, and morphological properties of Se-doped CdTe thin films deposited using a cost-effective, simplified two-electrode electrochemical method—a fabrication route that remains largely unexplored for this material system.…”
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Safety and Feasibility of On-the-Table Pharmacomechanical Lysis for Acute Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism by Vladimir Lakhter, DO, Christian Bichard, MD, Kenneth Ouriel, MD, Brian Firth, MD, Parth Rali, MD, Riyaz Bashir, MD

“…The procedure was safe, with no major bleeding complications, and offers a rapid, cost-effective treatment option for patients with acute IR-PE.…”
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Effects of video-based natural restorative environments on mental health: a systematic review by Dan Rong Han, Kamal Sabran

“…Conclusions This review indicates that VNREs offer a flexible and cost-effective approach to mental health intervention. …”
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Trends and pattern of contraceptive use among women attending a family planning clinic at a tertiary health facility in Ibadan, Nigeria by A. O. Atoyebi, S. O. Olaoye, M. A. Okunlola, M. E. Palamuleni, A. S. Adebowale

“…High fertility women who are not using Long-acting reversible contraceptive methods (LACMs) identified fear, partner’s influence, misconceptions, cost, parity, privacy, and inconvenience as reasons for the non-use of the methods. …”
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L-Band Quantum-dash Self-Injection Locked Multiwavelength Laser Source for Future WDM Access Networks by Mohamed Adel Shemis, Amr Mohamed Ragheb, Muhammad Talal Ali Khan, Habib Ali Fathallah, Saleh Alshebeili, Khurram Karim Qureshi, Mohammed Zahed Mustafa Khan

“…We propose and demonstrate a compact, cost-effective, multiwavelength laser source employing self-injection locking scheme on InAs/InP quantum-dash (Qdash) laser diode. …”
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OPTIMIZATION OF TRANSPORTATION ROUTES IN A CLOSED LOGISTICS SYSTEM by Vladimir Beskorovainyi, Olexij Kuropatenko, Denys Gobov

“…Conclusions: Practical use of the proposed mathematical models and modifications of methods for optimizing closed-loop logistics systems by jointly solving problems for direct and reverse flows will reduce the cost of implementing transport companies. The obtained estimates of the time complexity of the optimization methods will make it possible to predict the costs of computing and time resources in their practical use for solving optimization problems of closed-loop logistics networks.…”
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Assessing the Noninferiority of a Rhythm and Language Training Serious Game Combined With Speech Therapy Versus Speech Therapy Care for Children With Dyslexia: Protocol for an Inve... by Charline Grossard, Mélanie Descamps, Sara Cadoni, Hugues Pellerin, François Vonthron, Jean Xavier, Bruno Falissard, David Cohen

“…Finally, we will also assess the cost of medical care and the impact of introducing the serious game Poppins Clinical on reading therapy. …”
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The effect of rotenone contamination on high-resolution mitochondrial respiration experiments by Dale F. Taylor, Jia Li, Nicholas J. Saner, Jia Wei, Xu Yan, Elizabeth G. Reisman, Hanzhe Li, Matthew J-C Lee, Navabeh Zare, Andrew Garnham, Jujiao Kuang, David J. Bishop

“…Due to the low throughput and high cost of the most used respirometer, the Oroboros 2k (O2k), multiple experiments are often conducted within the same chamber in short succession. …”
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Carbon-Enhanced Photocatalysts with Dopamine Electronic Bridge Enriched in Adjustable Adsorption and Visible-Light Degradation for Multitasking Water Remediation by Yanchen Zhu, Peng Fu, Linli Qin, Kun Liu, Junhao Li, Hao Ren, Xin Wang

“…Significantly, multiple recycling and environmental experiments indicated that photocatalysts boasted stable structure and regeneration, supporting their cost-effective and efficient remediation of wastewater containing various polluted species. …”
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Diagnostic Stratification of Prostate Cancer Through Blood-Based Biochemical and Inflammatory Markers by Donatella Coradduzza, Leonardo Sibono, Alessandro Tedde, Sonia Marra, Maria Rosaria De Miglio, Angelo Zinellu, Serenella Medici, Arduino A. Mangoni, Massimiliano Grosso, Massimo Madonia, Ciriaco Carru

“…These routinely available, cost-effective indicators may support early PCa diagnosis and patient stratification, reducing unnecessary invasive procedures.…”
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