Predicting tilling and seeding operation times in grain production: A comparison of machine learning and mechanistic models by Luca Scheurer, Tobias Zimpel, Joerg Leukel

“…The study results highlight the potential of our approach to predict tilling and seeding operation times in grain production without increasing the effort for data collection, offering an accessible and cost-effective solution for resource-constrained grain farming systems that experience data shortages.…”
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ITS1 PCR-RFLP Diagnosis and Characterization of Leishmania in Clinical Samples and Strains from Cases of Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in States of the Mexican Southeast by Amalia Monroy-Ostria, Abedelmajeed Nasereddin, Victor M. Monteon, Carmen Guzmán-Bracho, Charles L. Jaffe

“…The ITS1 PCR-RFLP assay is a multipurpose tool for diagnosis of Leishmania from clinical samples and enables determination of the infecting species of New World Leishmania in the field in relatively short time and low cost.…”
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Okra mucilage as an encapsulating agent for magnesium hydroxide nano-capsules in oral drug delivery by Masoud Safari Yazd, Amirreza Shafieeha, Fatemeh Eslami, Leila Zargarzadeh

“…Okra mucilage is known for its biodegradability, non-toxicity, and cost-effectiveness, making it a suitable candidate for encapsulation processes. …”
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The Role of Skin Substitutes in the Therapeutical Management of Burns Affecting Functional Areas by Matei Iordache, Luca Avram, Ioan Lascar, Adrian Frunza

“…This topic continues to be a subject of significant debate, as an ideal substitute has yet to be created. The cost–efficiency ratio is a practical consideration that must be tailored to each specific medical system. …”
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Motion detection for patient safety in CT scanner by Zaynab Boujelb, Ahmed Idrissi, Achraf Benba, El Mahjoub Chakir

“…The authors argue that such technologies should be adopted for clinical practice: in essence, they lead to superior patient care at reduced costs.…”
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Integrated Photonic Biosensors: Enabling Next-Generation Lab-on-a-Chip Platforms by Muhammad A. Butt, B. Imran Akca, Xavier Mateos

“…These technologies are poised to deliver powerful, accessible, and cost-effective diagnostic tools for practical deployment across diverse settings.…”
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Multimodal Approach (MRI and Ultrasonography) to the Diagnosis of Fetal Congenital Heart Diseases by A. V. Pomortsev, M. N. Karakhalis, N. V. Krivonosova, K. F. Goloseev

“…Introduction: As the rate of congenital heart diseases (CHD) remains high, medical imaging specialists face a task of early diagnosis of CHD with minimal cost and burden to pregnant women and fetuses and need to verify the prenatal diagnosis in order to develop a strategy for managing pregnant women carrying a fetus with CHD.Objective: To optimize diagnostic measures in fetuses with CHD by comparing fetal echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Materials and methods: We retrospectively evaluated findings from 35 fetal standard ultrasonography reports, 29 echocardiography reports, and 35 fetal autopsy reports (termination for medical reasons). …”
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Modelling and Estimation of Interior Orientation of Non-Metric Cameras using Artificial Intelligence by Hasanain A. Ajjah, Ahmed H H Alboabidallah, Mamoun U. Mohammed, Awesar A. Hussain

“… With the advancement of low-cost digital cameras and their widespread, especially in smartphones, these cameras are not designed for photogrammetry applications. …”
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Fabrication of anthracite-derived multicolor graphene quantum dots for their potential application in nanomedicine by Hongyu Pan, Jiahe Chen, Weifeng Zhang, Liuhao Chen, Ji Young Yoon, Bin Li, Kai Yu

“…Aim: This study aims to discover an alternative precursor with abundant source and low cost for multicolor graphene quantum dots (GQDs) preparation and application. …”
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Energy Management in Microgrids Using Model-Free Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach by Odia A. Talab, Isa Avci

“…The results show a total cost of 51.8770 €ct/kWh, representing a reduction of 3.19% compared to the Dueling Deep Q Network (Dueling DQN) and 4% compared to the Deep Q Network (DQN). …”
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Variant evolution graph: Can we infer how SARS-CoV-2 variants are evolving? by Badhan Das, Lenwood S Heath

“…Advances in next-generation sequencing have enabled continuous and cost-effective monitoring of viral genomes, but constructing reliable phylogenetic trees from the vast collection of sequences in GISAID (the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data) presents significant challenges. …”
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Constructing habitat networks to protect endangered migratory birds in the Jiaozhou Bay area by Xinyu Liu, Ye Zhao, Lin Fan

“…We first assessed the habitat suitability of seven endangered species in the bay area separately using the MaxEnt model, then constructed and analyzed habitat networks for three groups of migratory birds using the least-cost path model and circuit theory, and finally identified ecologically critical areas that should be prioritized for conservation and restoration. …”
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Logistics business management of provider in Thailand with smart logistics by Natpatsaya Setthachotsombut, Komson Sommanawat, Gritsada Sua-iam

“…This study identifies the performance outcomes: reducing errors, cost reduction, reducing complexity, labor reduction, and operational efficiency improvement. …”
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Characterization of Semolina and Pasta Obtained from Hard Hexaploid Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) Developed Through Selection Assisted by Molecular Markers by María B. Vignola, Mariela C. Bustos, Leonardo Vanzetti, Alfonsina E. Andreatta, Gabriela T. Pérez

“…This study supports MAS-developed bread wheat as a feasible and cost-effective alternative for high-quality pasta production, particularly in regions where durum wheat is less accessible.…”
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Potential application of the bulk RNA sequencing in routine MPN clinics by Shenglong Li, Sanyun Wu, Mingli Xu, Xuedong Li, Xuelan Zuo, Yingying Wang

“…In contrast, bulk RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) offers a cost-effective complementary approach for evaluating genetic mutations and immune profiles. …”
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Perceived barriers to timely diagnosis among Iranian women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer: a qualitative study by Reza Negarandeh, Marziyeh Lashkari, Rebecca Lehto, Maryam Janatolmakan

“…Key factors contributing to perceived delays included poorly managed appointments and medical care, care not meeting patient expectations, deceptive marketing practices, cost of diagnostic procedures, lack of knowledge, fears, transcendent beliefs, competing priorities, insufficient support and diagnostic errors.Conclusions Understanding perceived barriers to timely diagnosis in women with advanced breast cancer is key to creating effective strategies that reduce preventable negative outcomes. …”
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Organic Transistor‐Based Biosensors for Viral RNA Detection and Variant Monitoring: From SARS‐CoV‐2 to Effective Management of Future Pandemics by Stefano Lai, Roberto Cusano, Alessandra Scano, Giorgio Fotia, Annalisa Bonfiglio

“…The results pave the way for novel strategies to enhance cost‐effectiveness, easiness‐of‐use in combination with selectivity and sensitivity in virus detection during severe pandemic conditions, and a more effective variant tracking by optimizing the access to sequencing resources even during the acute phases of pandemic.…”
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A comparison of Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on weight change, side effects, and quality of life in Kuwait by Saleh Alali, Wed Al-Otaibi, Karen Ashodian, Nour Achour, Aishah Almulla, Hessa Mutlaq

“…Despite their benefits, GLP-1 RAs face challenges in long-term adherence due to side effects and cost.…”
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Microalgae for Bioenergy: Key Technology Nodes by Ywetta Maleterova, Frantisek Kastanek, Milena Rouskova, Martina Matejkova, Petr Kastanek, Olga Solcova

“…The wet way processing of harvested microalgae was suggested and evaluated with respect to the possible environmental impacts and production costs. This study is focused on the three key steps of the suggested process: flocculation, water recycling, and extraction of lipids. …”
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An Improved YOLOv8 and OC-SORT Framework for Fish Counting by Yan Li, Zhenpeng Wu, Ying Yu, Chichi Liu

“…Byte-OCSORT extends OC-SORT by integrating ByteTrack’s two-stage matching and a Class-Aware Cost Matrix (CCM), reducing ID switches and improving multi-species tracking stability. …”
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