Implementation of a multicomponent intervention including clinical decision support (CDS), e-course and feedback to improve general practitioners’ radiology referrals: a feasibilit... by Stig Harthug, Stefan Hjorleifsson, Miriam Hartveit, Aslak Bjarne Aslaksen, Mia Louise Halsvik Mowinckel-Nilsen, Nicolas Melchior Frederic Øyane, Satya Pal Sharma, Erik Vang

“…Introduction Overuse of high-cost imaging like MRI and CT scans is a growing concern, with 4–100% of examinations deemed of low value. …”
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The Efficacy of Tumor Characterization for Colorectal Lesions with Blue Light Imaging of a Compact Light-Emitting Diode Endoscopic System Compared to a Laser Endoscopic System: A P... by Ken Inoue, Naohisa Yoshida, Reo Kobayashi, Yuri Tomita, Hikaru Hashimoto, Satoshi Sugino, Ryohei Hirose, Osamu Dohi, Hiroaki Yasuda, Ritsu Yasuda, Takaaki Murakami, Yutaka Inada, Yoshito Itoh

“…Background: A compact and cost-effective light source-processor combined 3-color light-emitting diode (LED) endoscopic system (ELUXEO-Lite: EP-6000, Fujifilm Co., Tokyo) with a magnified colonoscope (EC-6600ZP, Fujifilm Co.) has been released. …”
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A collaborative learning approach to improving health worker performance in adolescent sexual and reproductive health service provision: a descriptive feasibility study in six heal... by Sylvie Olela Odimba, Frances Squires, Erin Ferenchick, Symplice Mbola Mbassi, Paul Chick, Marina Plesons, Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli

“…Under the project, 32 collaborative learning sessions of approximately two-hour duration were held with up to 15 participants, most of whom were nurses, between June 2018 and May 2019. The project cost was approximately USD 135,000 over three years. …”
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A competitive ELISA based on nanobodies for the detection of serum neutralizing antibodies against porcine epidemic diarrhea virus by Jiakai Zhao, Lu Zhang, Yibo Kong, Miao Dan, Yangzong Xiri, Pinpin Ji, Shijin Jiang, Yani Sun, Qin Zhao

“…Nanobodies (Nbs) offer advantages such as ease of genetic engineering and low production costs, making them promising for diagnostic applications. …”
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Effects of animal rennet, fermentation-produced chymosin, and microbial coagulants on bovine milk coagulation properties by Giorgia Stocco, Dario Casali, Andrea Summer, Elena Mariani, Edward Concar, Suzanne Lantz, Jonathan Goodwins, Claudio Cipolat-Gotet

“…ABSTRACT: Coagulants play a crucial role in cheese production by catalyzing milk curdling, with traditional animal rennet long serving as the primary choice. However, due to cost, availability, and ethical concerns, various substitutes such as microbial coagulants and fermentation-produced chymosin (FPC) have emerged. …”
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Selenium Nanoparticles from Khaya grandifoliola, and Assessment of their Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Anticholinesterase, and Anticancer Poten... by Jude Akinyelu, Akinwunmi Adeoye, Londiwe Mbatha, Olakunle Oladimeji, Abiodun Aladetuyi, Omodele Ibraheem, Adaora Onodugo, Olapade Akinlolu

“…Green synthesis offers significant advantages by addressing the need for environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and cost-effective methods. This study investigates the green synthesis of SeNPs using the ethanolic root bark extract of Khaya grandifoliola (RKG) and evaluates their biological activities, including antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticholinesterase, and anticancer properties. …”
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An Improved MCDM Model to Support Smart Energy Management System in Smart Grid Paradigm by Abdulrahman AlKassem, Zafar A. Khan, Mishaal Alkabi, Bader Alharbi, Syed Ali Abbas Kazmi, Kamal Al-Haddad

“…Finally, this research offers a cost-effective, clean, and efficient system configuration aimed at consumer preferences.…”
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Localized policy design for clean heating transitions: a multi-city analysis of renter preferences for energy efficiency by Graeme Troxell, Steve Conrad, Reuven Sussman

“…We find that while initial return multipliers exhibit significant sensitivity to assumptions about rent and energy cost differentials, the financial burden for energy-inefficient rentals is considerably larger than the premium one might pay for efficient rentals (presenting a penalty-to-premium of 1.35–1.42). …”
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Effect of Hydropriming on Seedling Growth of Different Bambara Groundnut (<i>Vigna subterranea</i> (L.) Verdc.) Landraces by Anne Linda Chisa, Takudzwa Mandizvo, Alfred Odindo, Paramu Mafongoya

“…Hydropriming, particularly for 36 h, showed promise in promoting early growth, indicating that it is a favourable low-cost intervention. Field-level validation is recommended to assess the practical scalability under diverse environmental conditions.…”
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Unpacking self-management in colorectal cancer with stoma patients: a comprehensive concept analysis by Ratna Aryani, Toar JM Lalisang, Debie Dahlia, Evi Martha, Yeni Rustina, Hening Pujasari

“…BACKGROUND: Self-management has become an important issue discussed by healthcare providers and healthcare systems due to the increase in chronic disease cases, the high cost of chronic disease conditions, and the limited time of health workers. …”
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Strengthening PrEP services at community-based organizations for Latinx men who have sex with men: an implementation science approach by Kyle J. Self, Ariana Johnson, Lacey Craker, Rebe Silvey, Stephen Fallon, Suzanne Randolph Cunningham, Mariano Kanamori

“…Negative influences on implementation included: 1) federal funding restrictions on lab and testing costs that hinder the ability of the CBO to provide no-cost testing to clients; and 2) finding ways to advertise services to LMSM that may not already be familiar with the CBO. …”
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A cross-sectional comparative study of the monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio in normal individuals, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and diabetic nephropathy. by Dr. Shaik Yaseen Chand Basha, Dr.M.Sarala, Daya Truphosa Devara, M.Prasad

“…MHR may serve as a simple, cost-effective inflammatory biomarker for early risk stratification in diabetic patients. …”
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AI for rapid identification of major butyrate-producing bacteria in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) by Annemiek Maaskant, Donghyeok Lee, Huy Ngo, Roy C. Montijn, Jaco Bakker, Jan A. M. Langermans, Evgeni Levin

“…This study introduces a rapid, non-invasive, and cost-effective method for microbiome profiling, with potential applications in veterinary diagnostics.…”
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A network meta-analysis evaluating valgization high tibial osteotomy cutting guides: improving surgical precision through navigation and PSI by Fanny Delaigue, Hassan Wardani, Jules Descamps, Matthieu Ollivier, Rémy Nizard, Pierre-Alban Bouché

“…Conclusions Navigation and PSI allow for more precise achievement of the PTS and HKA angle values set by the surgeons but do not affect long-term knee function or complication rates. However, the cost and limited availability of these techniques should be considered, especially in the absence of additional functional benefits.…”
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Impact of gray background on tooth color shade matching: a comparison of visual and instrumental methods by Walleska Feijó Liberato, Vinicius Salgado, Marco Antonio Gallito, André Luis Faria e Silva, Luis Felipe Jochims Schneider, Larissa Maria Assad Cavalcante

“…Incorporating this method can enhance tooth shade matching when relying on visual analysis. Introducing a cost-effective gray background can significantly improve agreement between visual and instrumental shade selection, addressing financial constraints associated with advanced tools. …”
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Carbon tax and trading mechanisms for emission reduction in the Indonesian power sector by Wahri Sunanda, M. Isnaeni Bambang Setyonegoro, Sasongko Pramono Hadi, Sarjiya

“…The emissions trading schemes (particularly cap-conditional) also provided a cost-effective option, attaining moderate reductions with a renewable share of 90.75% by 2050. …”
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A performance enhanced distributed computing framework for clustering by local direction centrality upon Apache Spark by Zhipeng Gui, Zichen Huang, Huan Chen, Dehua Peng, Yuhang Liu, Guangyao Fang, Qianxi Lan, Anqi Zhao, Huayi Wu

“…However, it has a quadratic time complexity due to costly K-nearest neighbor search and internal connection operations, which hinder its ability to handle large-scale datasets. …”
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High-Accuracy Robot Indoor Localization Scheme Based on Robot Operating System Using Visible Light Positioning by Weipeng Guan, Shihuan Chen, Shangsheng Wen, Zequn Tan, Hongzhan Song, Wenyuan Hou

“…Visible light positioning (VLP) is widely believed to be a cost-effective answer to the growing demand for service-based indoor positioning. …”
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Molecular detection tool for prompt, reliable and precise diagnosis of the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (Linnaeus) infestation in wheat by Kanika Nagpal, Kanika Nagpal, Poonam Jasrotia, Maha Singh Jaglan, Prem Lal Kashyap, Sunny Maanju, Sudheer Kumar

“…Its reliability, speed, and cost-efficiency make it a powerful tool for pest surveillance, ecological studies, and enhancing biosecurity protocols.…”
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Oxygen-Loaded Nanodroplets Effectively Abrogate Hypoxia Dysregulating Effects on Secretion of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 by Human Monocytes by Giulia Rossana Gulino, Chiara Magnetto, Amina Khadjavi, Alice Panariti, Ilaria Rivolta, Marco Soster, Monica Argenziano, Roberta Cavalli, Giuliana Giribaldi, Caterina Guiot, Mauro Prato

“…Therefore, OLNs appear as innovative, nonconventional, cost-effective, and nontoxic therapeutic tools, to be potentially employed to restore the physiological invasive phenotype of immune cells in hypoxia-associated inflammation.…”
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