Measurement of greenhouse gas fluxes in agricultural soils with a flexible, open-design automated system by S. Franco-Luesma, M. Alonso-Ayuso, M. Alonso-Ayuso, B. Wolf, B. Latorre, J. Álvaro-Fuentes

“…For this reason, automated chamber systems present an opportunity to improve soil gas flux determination, but their distribution is still scarce due to the cost and challenging technical implementation. The objective of this study was to develop an automated chamber system for agricultural systems and to compare it with a manual chamber system. …”
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Calculation of efficiency in a centrifugal pump using the thermodynamic method through an adapted voltage acquisition module by Erick O. Castañeda Magadán, Laura L. Castro Gomez, José A. Marbán Salgado, Miguel A. Basurto Pensado, Víctor M. Zezatti Flores, Oscar Sotelo Mazón

“…This study presents the calculation of hydraulic efficiency in a variable-speed centrifugal pump using the Thermodynamic Method, employing a cost-effective, adapted data acquisition system to obtain key variables. …”
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Practices for New Research University's Collaborative Collection Development of Print and Electronic Books: A Case Study of SUSTech Library by Feiyan HUANG

“…A collaborative acquisition strategy should be based on four factors: collection assurance, patron needs, library space, and cost effectiveness. Collaborative management should redesign the business process from the aspects of funding plan, book selection, acquisition implementation, metadata management, and statistics. …”
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[18F]FDG PET/CT to reduce the need for sentinel lymph node biopsy in early-stage oral cancer: PETN0-study protocol. by Roosmarijn S Tellman, Dominique N V Donders, Anne I J Arens, Koos Boeve, Adrienne H Brouwers, Simone E J Eerenstein, Sylvia L van Egmond, Thomas J W Klein Nulent, W Martin C Klop, Martin Lacko, Jochem A J van der Pol, Daphne D D Rietbergen, Robert P Takes, Joris Tim, Wouter V Vogel, Gerben J C Zwezerijnen, Bart de Keizer, Remco de Bree

“…Patients (n = 159) with cT1-3N0 OSCC (8th TNM edition; only when T3 is assessed based on tumor dimensions of >2 and ≤4 cm, with DOI > 10 mm), candidate for transoral excision and SLNB, are included in the study. [18F]FDG PET/CT will be conducted within a maximum of three weeks before SLNB. A cost-effectiveness analysis will also be performed, together with quality of life assessment using questionnaires.…”
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Microwave-assisted synthesis of ZSM-5 from blast furnace slag by Nhlanhla Nyembe, Yusuf M. Isa

“…This study highlighted the potential of BFS as a low-cost, sustainable feedstock for zeolite synthesis and the effectiveness of microwave-assisted methods in improving process efficiency. …”
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Satisfaction and preference for home delivery pharmaceutical services among patients attending primary care settings in Qatar during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study by Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Muhammad Tanveer Alam, Shajitha Thekke Veettil, Jeyaram Illiayaraja Krishnan, Reena Ghazi Alsalmi, Jinsy Jacob, Aly Tamer Mousa, Samah Auni Mesbah Sakallah, Shafqat Mahmood

“…Furthermore, 58.9% were willing to recommend the service to others, while only 30.9% considered the delivery cost to be reasonable. Among the factors associated with satisfaction was nationality, where Qatari nationals had a significantly higher mean satisfaction score (89%) compared with expatriates (79.5%).Outcome The satisfaction score exhibited a significant positive trend with age and educational level. …”
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Investigating performance and variability of NIF ICF experiments with deep learning by M. Pokornik, S.F. Khan, J.A. Gaffney, B. MacGowan, A. Maris, K. Humbird, S. Haan

“…The parameter space involved in designing an inertial confinement fusion shot at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) is massively multi-dimensional and the cost of a single shot makes a comprehensive set of sensitivity studies in the laboratory impractical. …”
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Epidermis inspired self-assembled iontronic foam with high sensitivity and broad range by Pei Li, Yong Zhang, Yong Zhou, Chunbao Li, Wei Luo, Xin Gou, Jun Yang, Lei Xie

“…Stimulated by the strategy that the epidermis of the skin absorbs energy while producing ionic conduction to the nerves, this work initiatively introduced an easy-to-produce, and low-cost pressure sensor based on ionic-gel foam, and achieved a high sensitivity (2893 ​kPa−1) within a wide pressure range (up to ∼1 ​MPa), which ranked among the best cases thus far. …”
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Value of Infrared Thermography Camera Attached to a Smartphone for Evaluation and Follow-up of Patients with Graves’ Ophthalmopathy by Cínthia Minatel Riguetto, Walter José Minicucci, Arnaldo Moura Neto, Marcos Antonio Tambascia, Denise Engelbrecht Zantut-Wittmann

“…Infrared thermography (IRT) is a portable and low-cost device to evaluate local temperature and assess inflammation. …”
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Fabrication of Wood-Derived Carbon Aerogel/Mg(OH)₂ Bio-Composite and Its High Performance for Adsorption and Separation of Cadmium Ions by Ran An, Jinyue Liu, Haomiao Ma, Yuqing Yan, Yuanru Guo, Qingjiang Pan, Shujun Li

“…Combined with exceptional adsorption efficiency, this biomass-derived composite offers an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for heavy metal ion remediation. …”
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Early Detection of Type 1 Diabetes in First-Degree Relatives in Saudi Arabia (VISION-T1D): Protocol for a Pilot Implementation Study by Iman S Algadi, Yazed AlRuthia, Muhammad H Mujammami, Khaled Hani Aburisheh, Metib Alotaibi, Sharifah Al Issa, Amal A Al-Saif, David Seftel, Cheng-Ting Tsai, Reem A Al Khalifah

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and cost-effectiveness of a T1D-screening program targeting high-risk individuals, specifically children with a first-degree relative diagnosed with T1D. …”
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Comparing general and regional anesthesia in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty: analysis of national health insurance data in Korea by Seungyoung Lee, Eunjin Ahn, Eunjin Ahn, Min Kyoung Kim, Min Kyoung Kim, Fletcher A. White, Fletcher A. White, Euiheon Chung, YongHun Chung, YongHun Chung

“…Similar results were observed in propensity-score matched analysis (n = 640 patients per group).ConclusionOur study showed that both anesthesia types resulted in comparable mortality and complication rates in patients who underwent THA, but the costs differed.…”
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Artificial intelligence-guided therapy: Clinic versus home users. Long-term differences in patient-reported outcomes in patients with low back pain by Kenan Alzouhayli, Nathan D. Schilaty, Takashi Nagai, Luca Rigamonti, April L. McPherson, Benjamin Holmes, Nathaniel A. Bates

“…AI-resistance training has the potential to be a cost-effective supplement to clinical therapy when managing LBP. …”
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Forecasting the Remaining Useful Life of Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Machine Learning Models—A Web-Based Application by Chisom Onyenagubo, Yasser Ismail, Radian Belu, Fred Lacy

“…Predictive maintenance, cost control, and increasing user confidence in electric vehicle technology depend on accurate Remaining Useful Life (RUL) forecasting of these batteries. …”
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Impact of exercise on anthropometric outcomes in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on 113 randomized controlled trial... by Jie Men, Pengbo Wang, Qihui Gao, Yishan Li, Guoyu Zhu, Zhengyang Yu, Simin Wu, Yuxi Zhang, Weiqi An, Jingwen Wang, Yu Wu, Zhaowei Li, Jun Zhang

“…Future studies need to deepen stratified research through a standardized design, integrate psychological support to improve intervention accuracy and compliance, and accurately implement policies to promote low-cost health interventions and cross-sectoral collaboration.…”
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STUDY OF CHANGES IN TUMOR BLOOD FLOW FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF EARLY RESPONSE TO NEOADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPY IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS by M. V. Pavlov, P. I. Rykhtik, O. E. Ilyinskaya, P. V. Subochev, Yu. M. Kreinina, A. V. Maslennikova

“…Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive, affordable, and low-cost imaging technique that can be safely used for repeated measurements.The purpose of the study was to study vascular changes in the tumor by power Doppler ultrasound for the evaluation of the early breast cancer response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.Material and Methods. …”
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Multiplexed CRISPR Assay for Amplification-Free Detection of miRNAs by P. I. Thilini De Silva, Keshani Hiniduma, Rachelle Canete, Ketki S. Bhalerao, Sherif M. Shawky, Hansana Gunathilaka, Jessica L. Rouge, Islam M. Mosa, David C. Steffens, Kevin Manning, Breno S. Diniz, James F. Rusling

“…Expanding capacity of CRISPR to low cost, multiplexed assays of biomarkers is a key to future disease diagnostics, since multiple biomarker detection is essential for reliable diagnostics. …”
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Efficient Use of Energy: as a Life Style by Omneya Sabry

“…<p>Since the Early Eighties of the last Century, the Egyptian Government considered Energy Conservation as one of the main pillars of Energy Planning in Egypt, based on the fact that investing in Energy Efficiency is more cost effective than in constructing new Power Plants.…”
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Nutritional Composition and Apparent Metabolizable Energy (AME) Value of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) Full-Fat Meal for Broiler Chickens by Dumeshi Ellawidana, Ruvini Kamalika Mutucumarana, Darshanee Ruwandeepika H.A., Manjula Sumith Magamage

“…Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL; Hermetia illucens L.) is a proven high-cost protein source replacer and could be grown in a range of bio-degradable waste materials where hardly incorporated into broiler diets locally. …”
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Rehabilitation and release of orphaned Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in Europe: Implications for management and conservation. by Anja Molinari-Jobin, Fridolin Zimmermann, Stéphanie Borel, Luc Le Grand, Elena Iannino, Ole Anders, Elisa Belotti, Ludek Bufka, Duško Ćirović, Nolwenn Drouet-Hoguet, Thomas Engleder, Michał Figura, Christian Fuxjäger, Eva Gregorova, Marco Heurich, Sylvia Idelberger, Jakub Kubala, Josip Kusak, Dime Melovski, Tomma Lilli Middelhoff, Tereza Mináriková, Paolo Molinari, Lorane Mouzon-Moyne, Gilles Moyne, Robert W Mysłajek, Sabina Nowak, Janis Ozolins, Andreas Ryser, Bardh Sanaja, Maryna Shkvyria, Teodora Sin, Magda Sindičić, Vedran Slijepčević, Christian Stauffer, Branislav Tám, Aleksander Trajce, Josefa Volfová, Sybille Wölfl, Diana Zlatanova, Kristina Vogt

“…However, scientific evaluation of rehabilitations is rare, raising concern about post-release welfare as well as the cost-effectiveness of spending scarce financial resources. …”
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