Optimizing Aedes albopictus rearing: effects of insect- and bacteria-based larval diets on immature and adult performance by Eleni C. Savvidou, Georgios A. Kyritsis, Evangelia D. Mpakovasili, Stefania P. Kaltsou, Venetia Ch. Karathanasi, Antonios A. Augustinos, George Tsiamis, Christos I. Rumbos, Christos G. Athanassiou, Antonios Michaelakis, Nikos T. Papadopoulos

“…Abstract Mass production of Aedes albopictus for Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) requires cost-effective and nutritionally balanced larval diets to ensure high survival, optimal development and competitive adult fitness. …”
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Digital Multidomain Lifestyle Intervention for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Mixed Methods Evaluation by Renato Mattli, Manuel Weber, Manuel Weber, Manuel Weber, Anja Maria Raab, Anja Maria Raab, Karin Haas, Karin Haas, Albrecht Vorster, Albrecht Vorster, Kai-Uwe Schmitt, Kai-Uwe Schmitt

“…ObjectivesAs life expectancy rises at a faster rate than healthy life expectancy, there is a global need for scalable and cost-effective interventions that enhance the health-related quality of life of older adults. …”
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Bio-Based Polyurethane Asphalt Binder with Continuous Polymer-Phase Structure: Critical Role of Isocyanate Index in Governing Thermomechanical Performance and Phase Morphology by Haocheng Yang, Suzhou Cao, Chengwei Wu, Zhonghua Xi, Jun Cai, Zuanru Yuan, Junsheng Zhang, Hongfeng Xie

“…To address these limitations, this study developed an eco-friendly and cost-efficient bio-based PUA binder (PUAB) featuring a continuous high-biomass PU matrix (over 70% biomass) and a high bitumen content (60 wt%). …”
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Comparative study of NLFE models for simulating settlement-induced damage in masonry façades: macro- and simplified micro-models by Alfonso Prosperi, Michele Longo, Paul A. Korswagen, Giorgia Giardina, Jan G. Rots

“…Non-linear finite element modelling offers an effective approach for this purpose, though balancing model complexity, computational cost, and predictive reliability remains a key challenge. …”
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Long-term analysis of сanagliflozin budget impact in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic nephropathy in the Russian Federation by N. A. Avxentyev, Yu. V. Makarova

“…The model was used for the analysis of the direct costs on the lifetime pharmacotherapy and dialysis per one patient. …”
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Exploring the integration of fish powder in school meal programs in Malawi through a food environment lens: acceptability, affordability, and convenience by Molly Ahern, Tijoy Lowore, Mihasina Harinaivo Andrianarimanana, Amenye Banda, Jogeir Toppe, Tinna Ng’ong’ola-Manani

“…This was done by conducting 1) acceptability trials amongst schoolchildren aged 6-13 years, 2) assessment of time costs for processing fish powders and 3) ease-of-use for school volunteers to integrate fish powder into school meals, and 4) evaluation of the cost of production of fish powders and their affordability for school meal programs.ResultsWe found that fish powder incorporated into various school meal recipes were highly accepted, with approximately 90% of learners consuming over 75% of porridges containing pan-roasted fish powder, regardless of whether learners were from a lakeshore or inland district. …”
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Enhancing ionic conductivity, mechanical stability and electrochemical properties simultaneously by integrating POSS-PEG13.3 hybrid nanoparticles into PEO-NaClO4 solid polymer elec... by Anji Reddy Polu, Pramod K. Singh, Aseel A. Kareem, Shufeng Song, Serguei V. Savilov, M.Z.A. Yahya, Markus Diantoro, Firdaus Mohamad Hamzah, S.N.F. Yusuf, Faisal Islam Chowdhury

“…Sodium-ion batteries have emerged as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to the abundance and low cost of sodium. This study investigates the impact of incorporating hybrid nanoparticles, specifically polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane - poly(ethylene glycol) (POSS-PEG13.3), on the performance of polyethylene oxide (PEO) - sodium perchlorate (NaClO4) based solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs). …”
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Analysis of social and economic aspects of using prolonged forms of opioid analgesics for the treatment of chronic pain syndrome in cancer patients by E. A. Pyadushkina, E. V. Derkach, A. V. Palekhov

“…The difference in average cost of 1 patient course of therapy for 1 year between tapentadol and morphine was 17,653.02 rubles (–16.8%). …”
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Plasma DNMT1 Activity for Assessing Tumor Burden and Predicting Neoadjuvant Therapy Response in Breast Cancer by Yingran Wang, Guozhi Zhang, Zhizhao Zhang, Mengsi Zhang, Jiao Chen, Ke Wang, Lu Liu, Jing Bao, Ming Chen, Xiaowei Qi, Mingxuan Gao

“…DIVA can detect DNMT1 at levels as low as 10−7 U mL−1, with minimal time and cost. This method is applied to analyze 271 clinical samples, successfully evaluating tumor burden in patients staged I‐IV. …”
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Assessing the efficacy of a virtual reality lower leg fasciotomy surgery training model compared to cadaveric training by Heather Groves, Kristina Fuller, Vondel Mahon, Steven Butkus, Amitabh Varshney, Barbara Brawn, Jonathan Heagerty, Sida Li, Eric Lee, Sarah B. Murthi, Adam C. Puche

“…This pilot study suggests utilization of VR technologies in trauma educational settings may be effective and considered as a cost-effective solution for training to supplement cadaveric based courses.…”
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Effect of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) Hay Supplementation and Urea Molasses Block on Feed Intake, Digestibility, and Body Weight Change of Yearling Local Sheep Fed Grass Hay as Ba... by Shambel Kiros Simone, Mengistu Urge, Likawent Yeheyis

“…But, considering the accessibility and cost of conventional concentrate mixture, 2% of Live Weight Alfalfa hay with 100g/head/day urea molasses block is recommended as an alternative supplement regime for better sheep performance. …”
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Lipoprotein trajectories from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes with complications: a Chinese population-specific formula for sdLDL-C estimation by Bin Feng, Yi Wang, Jingjie Xu, Liang Sang, Yanhua Zhao, Wei Gan

“…Current formulas show population-specific limitations, whereas the new model provides improved accuracy for Chinese T2DM patients, enabling cost-effective sdLDL-C estimation and personalized lipid management.…”
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Semi-analytical Model for the Dynamical Evolution of Planetary Systems via Giant Impacts by Tadahiro Kimura, Haruka Hoshino, Eiichiro Kokubo, Yuji Matsumoto, Masahiro Ikoma

“…By integrating this model with other planet-forming processes, a computationally low-cost planetary population synthesis model can be developed.…”
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Surface Clay and Mineral Exploration Using Hyperspectral Imaging: Advanced Techniques for Geospatial Analysis by S. Raut, N. Andure, A. Kadam, A. Dongare, A. Fulari, G. M. Sayyad, S. B. Sayyad, S. K. Shaikh, S. Sawant

“…This methodology offers a scalable, cost-effective, and highly reliable solution for mineral exploration, particularly for identifying surface clay minerals and other mineral resources in geologically complex regions such as Udaipur. …”
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Stabilizing behaviors of Pseudomonas putida and Pseudomonas alcaligenes bacteria on heavy metal ions in electrolytic manganese residue by Hongliang Chen, Xiangqian Li, Yingxian Zhao, Yutao Zhang

“…This study proposes an eco-friendly and low-cost method for rendering EMR harmless through pretreatment.…”
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Development of an innovative low-temperature PEALD process for stress-compensated TiO2 and SiO2 multilayer anti-reflective coatings by Duy Thanh Cu, Kuan-Yu Ko, Wen-Hao Cho, Chao-Te Lee, Meng-Chi Li, Chien-Cheng Kuo

“…The choice of common, cost-effective materials like SiO2 and TiO2 makes this approach easily scalable for industrial use and can see the future of manufacturing ARCs for various applications. …”
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Disparities in the access and provision of mental health services as part of primary health care: a case study of Ga-South district in the Greater Accra region by Abena Boahemaa Adusei, Roberta Naa Barkey Ayiku, Kezia Akosua Naa Amerley Amarteyfio, Eugene Paa Kofi Bondzie, Nhyira Yaw Adjei-Banuah, Abdul-Basit Abdul-Samed, Tolib Mirzoev, Irene Akua Agyepong

“…The findings reveal that stigma, inadequate support, deficiencies in diagnosis and referral, and high treatment costs create substantial disparities in mental health care access. …”
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Sunflower and Sunn Hemp Potential as Summer Cover Crops in Southern Texas by Dileep Kumar Alapati, Veronica Ancona, Mamoudou Sétamou, Consuelo Donato, Shad D. Nelson, Joel Reyes-Cabrera

“…The strategic incorporation of low-cost management practices, such as cover crops (CCs), to citrus production in southern Texas could add valuable ecosystem services that increase trees’ resilience to changing climatic conditions. …”
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Could a hand-held, visual electrophysiology device theoretically reduce diagnostic waiting times for complex eye conditions in the NHS? A Discrete Event Simulation (DES) modelling... by Steffen Bayer, Daniel Garillo, Marion Penn, Maria Chorozoglou, Sally Brailsford, Eloise Keeling, Fatima Shawkat, Perry Carter, Helena Lee, Jay E. Self

“…Abstract Background/objectives Visual Electro-Diagnostic Testing (EDTs) are a highly specialised service in the NHS. The high cost of tests and a paucity of trained visual electrophysiologists has resulted in very few services across the UK and, when combined with increasing patient backlogs, has caused significant travel burden and variable waiting times. …”
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Indoor air pollution prevention practices and associated factors among mothers with under-five children in peri-urban areas of Dessie city, Northeastern Ethiopia by Tarikuwa Natnael, Seada Hassen, Beletu Kinfe, Atalay Tadele Yirdaw, Sindu Ayalew Yimer, Yeshimebet Kassa, Ahmed Mohammed Ebrahim, Chala Daba, Abebe Kassa Geto, Belay Desye

“…Moreover, governmental and non-governmental organizations should cooperate to stop frequent power outages and provide peri-urban areas with improved cook stoves at a low cost.…”
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