Large-scale 3D printed fouling-resistant self-floating evaporator by Yiru Pu, Wenzhu Lin, Xiaoxue Yao, Qili Xu, Wai Kin Lo, Yuyi Liu, Jiawei Sun, Yijun Zeng, Songnan Bai, Miaomiao Cui, Stevin Pramana, Tong Li, Zuankai Wang, Steven Wang

“…The evaporation stability, extending well beyond traditional limitations of days or months, is realized by a decoupling design and the low-cost renewal of water-intake layer. This design allows vapor to escape downward without causing fouling problem within the top solar absorber. …”
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Statins for major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Riccardo De Giorgi, Franco De Crescenzo, Nicola Rizzo Pesci, Marieke Martens, Wendy Howard, Philip J Cowen, Catherine J Harmer

“…Repurposing widely available drugs such as statins may be a time- and cost-effective solution. Statins have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties which have been shown to be relevant to the pathophysiology of depression. …”
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Transforming business management practices through metaverse technologies: A Machine Learning approach by Raghu Raman, Santanu Mandal, Angappa Gunasekaran, Thanos Papadopoulos, Prema Nedungadi

“…The framework highlights drivers, constraints, and cross-sector linkages, addressing practical challenges such as high implementation costs, regulatory uncertainties, interoperability barriers, cybersecurity risks, and ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and inclusion. …”
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Assimilating multi-site eddy-covariance data to calibrate the wetland CH₄ emission module in a terrestrial ecosystem model by J. T. Kallingal, M. Scholze, P. A. Miller, J. Lindström, J. Rinne, M. Aurela, P. Vestin, P. Weslien

“…The results show that the MCMC framework has substantially reduced the cost function (measuring the misfit between simulated and observed <span class="inline-formula">CH₄</span> fluxes) and facilitated detailed characterisation of the posterior parameter distribution. …”
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Evaluation of Serum Biomarkers for Improved Diagnosis of Candidemia by Amélie Kinet-Poleur, Corentin Deckers, Imane Saad Albichr, Pierre Bogaerts, Patrick M. Honoré, Pierre Bulpa, Nathalie Ausselet, Frederic Foret, François Kidd, Te-Din Huang, Isabel Montesinos

“…Conclusions: Both Wako β-D-glucan test and CandID OLM RT-PCR outperformed CAGTA IgG VirClia Monotest in diagnosing candidemia, and their combination significantly improved diagnostic accuracy, albeit at a higher cost. These findings highlight the potential of integrating multiple biomarkers into diagnostic workflows to optimize early detection, though further studies are needed to refine strategies and address challenges.…”
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International Patterns in Public Perceptions and Hesitancy Towards a Combined COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination: A Scoping Review of Five Studies by Karan Varshney, Ivana Skakic, Prerana Ghosh, Maya V. Raj, Darshan Shet

“…Reasons provided for accepting a combination vaccine include low cost, reasonable effectiveness, fewer injections, and higher safety. …”
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Bioinformatic screen with clinical validation for the identification of novel stool based mRNA biomarkers for the detection of colorectal lesions including advanced adenoma by Houcong Liu, Loren Hansen, Changpu Song, Haijiu Lin, Dan Chen, Zhufang Chen, Hekai Zhou, Xiao Yang, Wenying Pan, Jihui Du

“…The ability to use existing public transcriptomic datasets to identify promising candidate genes can substantially reduce the cost and effort required to screen for clinically useful mRNA biomarkers.…”
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Beyond Color: Phenomic and Physiological Tomato Harvest Maturity Assessment in an NFT Hydroponic Growing System by Dugan Um, Chandana Koram, Prasad Nethala, Prashant Reddy Kasu, Shawana Tabassum, A. K. M. Sarwar Inam, Elvis D. Sangmen

“…Additionally, the integration of low-cost electrochemical ion sensors provides scalable nutrient monitoring within NFT systems. …”
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic indicator in COVID-19: Evidence from a northern tanzanian cohort. by Norman Jonas Kyala, Innocent Mboya, Elichilia Shao, Francis Sakita, Kajiru Gadiel Kilonzo, Laura Shirima, Abid Sadiq, Elifuraha Mkwizu, Nyasatu Chamba, Annette Marandu, Sophia Muhali, Faryal Raza, Eliasa Ndale, Damas Bayo, Daniel Mujuni, Furaha Lyamuya

“…We explored the potentiality of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a cost-effective inflammatory marker to predict disease severity, clinical deterioration, and mortality in affected patients.…”
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Therapeutic intervention with intravenous ferric carboxy-maltose: addressing iron deficiency among heart failure patients by Muneeza Ijaz, Ali Israr Ahmed, Muhammad Ahmad

“…In conclusion, establishing Ferric Carboxy-maltose as the standard treatment for iron deficiency is recommended due to its cost-effective nature and the near instant improvement in patients health and morale. …”
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Applying recursive modelling to assess the role of the host genome and the gut microbiome on feed efficiency in pigs by P. Nuñez, G. Martinez-Boggio, J. Casellas, L. Varona, F. Peñagaricano, N. Ibáñez-Escriche

“…Feed efficiency is crucial in swine production, as feed cost account for more than 60% of total production costs. …”
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Enhanced catalytic performance of 3 %FeCu-HC modified hydrochar for methyl violet 2B removal in the heterogeneous fenton process: Synthesis and optimization by Abderrazzak Adachi, Omar Boualam, Tarik El Houari Salmani, Fatima Moussaoui, Amal Lahkimi

“…Consequently, the 3 %FeCu-HC prepared in this way, with the advantages of high removal efficiency, good reusability, and low synthesis cost, represents a potentially promising solution for the removal of persistent organic contaminants. …”
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Activated carbon from olive pomace for hexavalent chromium removal: synthesis, characterization, and adsorption mechanism analysis by Imad Alouiz, Mouhssine Benhadj, Kaoutar Harboul, Mostafa Boukhris, Dahmane Elmontassir, Mohamed Sennoune, Mohamed Yassine Amarouch, Driss Mazouzi

“…Despite various treatment methods, developing cost-effective and sustainable adsorbents remains challenging. …”
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A comparative analysis of CT angiography and echocardiography in the evaluation of chest findings in patients with interrupted aortic arch by Zhanar Moldakhanova, Raushan Rakhimzhanova, Tairkhan Dautov, Lazzat Bastarbekova, Bauyrzhan Kaliyev, Assel Almussina, Aizhan Zhankorazova, Nurmakhan Zholshybek

“…Echocardiography remains a practical initial imaging modality for IAA, offering portability and cost-effectiveness. However, CTA demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy and anatomical resolution, making it the preferred tool for detailed preoperative evaluation and surgical planning. …”
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Deep Learning Strategies for Detecting and Mitigating Cyber-Attacks Targeting Water-Energy Nexus by Ahmed Abughali, Mohamad Alansari, Ameena S. Al-Sumaiti

“…Additionally, it effectively reduces the operational cost increase (OCI) due to cyber-attacks from 2.19% to 0.0048% for the electrical network and from 5.17% to 0.34% for the water network. …”
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Mapping Wheat Stem Sawfly (<i>Cephus cinctus</i> Norton) Infestations in Spring and Winter Wheat Fields via Multiway Modelling of Multitemporal Sentinel 2 Images by Lochlin S. Ermatinger, Scott L. Powell, Robert K. D. Peterson, David K. Weaver

“…Accurate estimates of WSS infestation are cost prohibitive as they rely on comprehensive stem dissection surveys due to the concealed life cycle of the pest. …”
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Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis: A Growing Concern in Pakistan by Nafia Hijab, Fariya Majid, Khushboo Nusrat, admin

“…Medical expenses, the cost of pharmacological interventions, and the absence from work can strain an individual's financial condition.3 Our healthcare infrastructure, already facing multiple challenges, experiences added pressure as EKC cases rise. …”
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The Effects of a Community-Based Sodium Reduction Program in Rural China - A Cluster-Randomized Trial. by Nicole Li, Lijing L Yan, Wenyi Niu, Chen Yao, Xiangxian Feng, Jianxin Zhang, Jingpu Shi, Yuhong Zhang, Ruijuan Zhang, Zhixin Hao, Hongling Chu, Jing Zhang, Xian Li, Jianhong Pan, Zhifang Li, Jixin Sun, Bo Zhou, Yi Zhao, Yan Yu, Michael Engelgau, Darwin Labarthe, Jixiang Ma, Stephen MacMahon, Paul Elliott, Yangfeng Wu, Bruce Neal

“…<h4>Background</h4>Average sodium intake and stroke mortality in northern China are both among the highest in the world. An effective, low-cost strategy to reduce sodium intake in this population is urgently needed.…”
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Development and validation of 3D super-resolution convolutional neural network for 18F-FDG-PET images by Hiroki Endo, Kenji Hirata, Keiichi Magota, Takaaki Yoshimura, Chietsugu Katoh, Kohsuke Kudo

“…High-resolution PET scanners that use silicon photomultipliers and time-of-flight measurements are expensive. Therefore, cost-effective software-based super-resolution methods are required. …”
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A novel hybrid neural network of fluid-structure interaction prediction for two cylinders in tandem arrangement by Yanfang Lyu, Yunyang Zhang, Zhiqiang Gong, Xiao Kang, Wen Yao, Yongmao Pei

“…Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) in multibody systems, a non-negligible phenomenon in engineering applications, has been extensively studied via traditional experimental and simulation methods with high cost and time consumption. Deep learning has shown promise in improving computing efficiency while ensuring modelling accuracy in FSI analysis. …”
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