Design and performance optimization of a cascaded magnetocaloric heat pipe with enhanced cooling power and temperature difference by Jan Schipper, Sabrina Unmüßig, Emre Mirza Kaya, Stefan Mönch, Jürgen Wöllenstein, Kilian Bartholomé

“…By improving power density, the size of the magnets and therefore the cost can be reduced. To this date the highest power density was achieved by Maier et al (2020 Commun. …”
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Achieving balanced strength and ductility in a Fe64(CoCrNi)36 ferrous medium-entropy alloy via W addition by Yu Liao, Chuanwei Li, Luyao Cheng, Yiwei Wang, Hao Zhang, Yisi Song, Zhenhua Ye, Jianfeng Gu

“…These findings offer valuable insights into the design and development of cost-effective, high-performance Fe-MEAs for advanced structural applications.…”
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Normalization and Validation of the Persian Version of the Scale of Auditory Behaviors by Reyhane Mehboodi, Mohanna Javanbakht, Maryam Ramezani, Amir Abbas Ebrahimi, Enayatollah Bakhshi

“…Screening through a questionnaire can be economical in terms of time and cost and provide specific and practical information about children’s daily problems. …”
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Study on evaluation of the sensitivity and specificity of the electrophysiological parameters LD and AR in carpal tunnel syndrome by Lenuța Bîrsanu, Roxana Covali, Andrei Ionuț Cucu, Amelian Mădălin Bobu, Ioana Păvăleanu, Robert-Constantin Anicăi, Alin Ciubotaru, Mihaela-Dana Turliuc

“…Logistic regression validated the 2LIO test as a sensitive and cost-effective alternative to nerve conduction studies and imaging. …”
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Revealing ZnMn3O7 as an advanced cathode material for Zn-ion batteries by Keerthana A.G., Adarsh Sunilkumar, Neeraja Nair, Shantikumar V. Nair, Senthilkumar Baskar

“…Rechargeable aqueous Zn-Mn batteries have emerged as a promising candidate for grid-scale energy storage application, offering high specific energy, cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and superior safety characteristics. …”
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Synergistic effects of Al, Ga, and In doping on ZnO nanorod arrays grown via citrate-assisted hydrothermal technique for highly efficient and fast scintillator screens by Murat Kurudirek, Sinem V. Kurudirek, Anna Erickson, Nolan Hertel, Benjamin J. Lawrie, Yauhen Tratsiak, Benjamin Klein, Charles L. Melcher, Christopher J. Summers, Paul J. Sellin

“…Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) analysis exhibited paramagnetic signals at g ≈ 1.96 for all ZnO NRs. A cost effective green hydrothermal synthesis technique was employed to grow well-aligned NRs. …”
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End-to-end deep learning for the diagnosis of pelvic and sacral tumors using non-enhanced MRI: a multi-center study by Ping Yin, Ke Liu, Runrong Chen, Yang Liu, Lin Lu, Chao Sun, Ying Liu, Tianyu Zhang, Junwen Zhong, Weidao Chen, Ruize Yu, Dawei Wang, Xia Liu, Nan Hong

“…Our results suggested that the proposed Model SEG-CL-NC could achieve comparable performance to contrast-enhanced models and radiologists in diagnosing benign and malignant PSTs, offering an accurate, efficient, and cost-effective tool for clinical practice.…”
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Physicochemical Properties of a Pressurized Deep Eutectic Solvent and Its Application in Extraction Metallurgy by Dianchun Ju, Yunjie Bao, Leyan Jiang, Yingying Li, Chunyu Chen

“…Deep eutectic solvents are widely employed in the recycling and reuse of spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials because of their non-toxicity, low cost, and recyclability. Although DESs have a high recovery rate for metals and are more environmentally friendly, they typically require a longer time or higher temperatures. …”
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AI-Driven Mapping System for Smart Parking Management Applications Using an INS-GNSS-Solid-State LiDAR-Monocular Camera Fusion Engine Empowered by HD Maps by Kai-Wei Chiang, Syun Tsai, Jou-An Chen, Surachet Srinara, Meng-Lun Tsai, Chih-Yun Hsieh, Jyun-Yang Hung, Chalermchon Satirapod, Naser El-Sheimy

“…The system’s costs were low due to the selection of SSL and monocular cameras. …”
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Optimizing yield, quality, and nitrogen use efficiency in fodder maize through precision N-management by B. G. Shekara, N. M. Chikkarugi, Manjanagouda S. Sannagoudar, Dinesh Jinger, Hanamant M. Halli, Gaurendra Gupta, Subhash Chand, Venkatesh Paramesh, G. A. Rajanna, S. Aravindan, H. S. Mahesha

“…Economically, this treatment proved to be highly beneficial, recording the highest net monetary returns of Rs. 57,788 per hectare with a benefit–cost ratio of 2.91, indicated a substantial return on fodder production investment. …”
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Residual-Free Micro–Nano Titanium Surfaces via Titanium Blasting and Single Acid-Etching: A Cleaner Alternative by Artiom Lijnev, José Eduardo Maté Sánchez de Val, Jeevithan Elango, Carlos Pérez-Albacete Martínez, José Manuel Granero Marín, Antonio Scarano, Sergio Alexandre Gehrke

“…Conclusions: Titanium blasting combined with HCl etching yields a cost-effective, contamination-free surface modification with promising early-stage cellular responses. …”
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Economics, energy budgeting and environmental impact assessment of coconut-based cropping system in the west coast of India by Vadivel Arunachalam, Venkatesh Paramesh, Diksha C. Salgaonkar

“…The coconut + pineapple + passion fruit system exhibited the highest economic returns with an average additional coconut equivalent yield of 8605 nuts per hectare, a high benefit-to-cost ratio of 1.99, with an average net return of USD 1558.5 per hectare. …”
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Innovations in kidney stone management: mini-PCNL for staghorn calculi in resource-limited settings by An Minh Nguyen, An Minh Nguyen, An Minh Nguyen, Hung Hai Do, Duc Van Nguyen, Long Hoang Vo, Long Hoang Vo

“…This approach offers a viable, cost-effective solution for enhancing access to advanced urological care in resource-constrained environments.…”
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Carbon capture utilization and storage promotes poverty alleviation and sustainable development in China by Zhengguang Liu, Yuntian Chen, Xuemei Wei, Congyu Zhao, Yangkai Zhang, Haizhi Luo, Kangyin Dong, Zhenhua Rui, Hao Xu, Lei Yang, Jinyue Yan, Fengqi You, Dongxiao Zhang, Zhenzhong Zeng, Haoran Zhang

“…Techno-economic analysis in coal plant renovation and oil field projects demonstrates this project triggers a 7.70% growth in local gross domestic product per capita, and a decrease of 4.85% in local carbon dioxide emissions. Construction costs in impoverished regions can be over 20% lower than in more affluent areas for projects of the same scale because of cheaper labor and lower transportation and storage costs, highlighting the cost-effectiveness of pursuing poverty alleviation through carbon capture, utilization, and storage in China. …”
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Does high frequency exercise or electrical muscle stimulation improve strength and function in non-weight bearing, older patients? The PAIVE pilot randomised trial by Kelly L Fleury, Lucy Troup, Andrew Mangan, Rita Kinsella, Gustavo Duque, Bethany Knowles, Catherine Davey, Kimberley J Haines, Catherine M Said

“…A fully powered randomised controlled trial to explore the effectiveness and cost of these interventions is warranted.…”
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Enhancement of antibacterial, photocatalytic, and electrical performances of bio synthesized Ag incorporated ZnO nanocomposites using Diplazium esculentum leaf extract by Md. Al Imran, Bithi Paul, Md. Ohiduzzaman, Pinak Chakraborty, Md. Razibul Hasan, Md. Shahriar Zaman, Md Shamsur Rahman, Md Nazmul Hasan Zilani, Md Nazmul Hasan, K.A. Khan

“…This study presents a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and fast method for synthesizing ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) and ZnO/Ag nanocomposites (NCs) using Diplazium esculentum (DE) extract for the first time. …”
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Self compacting concrete with recycled aggregate compressive strength prediction based on gradient boosting regression tree with Bayesian optimization hybrid model by Emad A. Abood, Zainab Abdulrdha Thoeny, Noralhuda M. Azize, Hamza Imran, Viroon Kamchoom, Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Krishna Prakash Arunachalam

“…The estimation of 28-day compressive strength for this type is usually made by costly and time-consuming laboratory tests. The problem becomes even more complex when recycled aggregates are added to the mixture to promote eco-friendly and sustainable construction practices. …”
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Training Sequence-Based Chromatic Dispersion Estimation With Ultra-Low Sampling Rate for Optical Fiber Communication Systems by Yiwen Ma, Peng Guo, Aiying Yang, Lingwei Zhuang, Shaojian Guo, Yueming Lu, Yaojun Qiao

“…The proposed method eliminates the requirement of high speed ADC and is cost effective, which can be used for optical performance monitoring.…”
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Comparative efficacy and safety of bicompartmental versus total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and update meta-analysis by Rongwei Zhang, Xianyue Shen, Kangyong Yan, Xianzuo Zhang, Chen Zhu

“…Therefore, further studies are warranted to confirm these results and assess long-term outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Other Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD420-24551418.…”
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Big data analytics for strategic decision-making across the battery value chain: a review of status, trends, and future directions by André Hemmelder, Anne Sehnal, Simon Lux, Jens Leker

“…As the battery industry expands, it faces increasing complexity due to accelerated innovation cycles, rising competition, and growing technological diversity, emphasising the need for cost-effective strategic decision-making across the battery value chain.This systematic review examines studies adopting big data analytics to guide strategic decision-making across the battery value chain, identifies key research trends and contributors, discusses geopolitical dimensions, policy implications, and cross-sectoral competitive perspectives, and highlights relevant research gaps.An AI-assisted search strategy was employed to identify relevant literature. …”
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