Gold-coated ZnO nanostructures on no-core optical fiber for ammonia detection in food spoilage applications by Suphavit Thaneerat, Karnpote Roekwibunsi, Gaurika Vasan, Kankan Swargiary, Ratchawi Jammee, Dalawan Limthin, Pannathorn Jitpratak, Charusluk Viphavakit

“…Abstract A selective and cost-effective optical fiber sensor for detecting ammonia gas, a key byproduct of food spoilage, was developed using a no-core fiber (NCF) structure. …”
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Removal of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) from Swine Farm Wastewater by <i>Corynebacterium xerosis</i> H1 by Jingyi Zhang, Meng Liu, Heshi Tian, Lingcong Kong, Wenyan Yang, Lianyu Yang, Yunhang Gao

“…Swine wastewater (SW) has a high chemical oxygen demand (COD) content and is difficult to degrade; an effective strategy to address this issue is through biodegradation, which poses negligible secondary pollution risks and ensures cost-efficiency. The objectives of this study were to isolate an effective COD-degrading strain of SW, characterize (at the molecular level) its transformation of SW, and apply it to practical production. …”
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Oxidation mechanism and performance control of manganese-based catalysts in soot oxidation by Tingyi Zhao, Yuanjun Li, Chengchun Wu, Wen Cao, Jiahao Gong, Menglan Xiao, Zuguo Song, Zhihui Shao, Mingqin Zhao, Bing Cui

“…At present, developing catalysts with low–temperature activity, low cost, and high stability remains the core challenge in eliminating soot from diesel engine exhaust. …”
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Rabies post-exposure treatment in metropolitan Sydney residents, 2013–2023: A retrospective case-series analysis by Alice Self, Troy McNeill, Andrew Ingleton, Thomas R. Browne, Leena Gupta

“…Only 8 % of exposed persons received pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Conclusion: Cost reduction strategies and measures to improve adherence and accessibility to PET, such as prepositioned stock and standing orders, should be explored. …”
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Dynamic predicting hepatitis B surface antigen decline rate during treatment for patients with chronic hepatitis B by Ying Xin, Yuming Wang, Qiang Li, Xianghong Zhang, Kaifa Wang, Guangyu Huang

“…When the computational cost was combined, a pragmatic prediction strategy with robust individual prediction performance was obtained. …”
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Determinants of antenatal care utilisation in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review by Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Ifeyinwa Chizoba Akamike, Obumneme Benaiah Ezeanosike, Chigozie Jesse Uneke

“…Having an unplanned pregnancy, previous pregnancy complications, poor autonomy, lack of husband’s support, increased distance to health facility, not having health insurance and high cost of services negatively impacted the overall uptake, timing and frequency of antenatal visits.Conclusion A variety of predisposing, enabling and need factors affect ANC utilisation in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Lyophilised Reverse Transcriptase and Polymerase for Point‐of‐Care Diagnostics of SARS‐CoV‐2 by Natalie Mutter, Barbara Posch, Yasmin Gillitschka, Nadezhda Kataeva, Birgit Michalek, Daniel Lager, Filip Staniszewski, Alexandra Schilder, Lidiya Osinkina, Maximilian Westenthanner, Joachim Stehr, Federico Buersgens, Johannes R. Peham

“…The combination of stable, cold‐free reagents with the mobile and low‐cost device will allow molecular diagnostics of pathogens in a field or home setting.…”
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Drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae from patients and hospital effluent: a correlation? by Naledi S. Masalane, Linda A. Bester, Arshad Ismail, Sabiha Y. Essack, Joshua Mbanga

“…Abstract Background The application of wastewater-based epidemiology has gained traction as a cost effective tool in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance with studies showing a correlation between the presence of resistant bacteria from hospital sewage and patients. …”
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Short-Term Load Forecasting for Electrical Power Distribution Systems Using Enhanced Deep Neural Networks by Shewit Tsegaye, Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban, Lina Bertling Tjernberg, Kinde Anlay Fante

“…STLF plays a crucial role in economic load dispatch, hydrothermal coordination, system security assessment, load shedding, unit commitment, and cost-effective risk management in power systems with renewable energy sources. …”
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Revolutionizing pediatric neurology care: telemedicine advancements and regulatory impact in the Northeast of Brazil by Daniela Laranja Gomes Rodrigues, Melina Alves da Frota, Maísa Vieira da Silva Malta, Marcos Aurélio Maeyama, Frederica Padilha, Adriana Miyauchi, Vanessa dos Santos Gonçalves Senra, André Felipe Martins de Araújo Silva, Deyse Mirelle Souza Santos, Eno Dias de Castro Filho, Nídia Cristina de Sousa, Ana Paula Marques de Pinho, Fernanda Saks Hahne

“… Background Telemedicine, a patient-centered approach that leverages technology, has emerged as a cost-effective solution to provide comprehensive medical services for acute and chronic conditions.…”
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Prototype Steam Turbine for Solar Power Production by Kawira Millien

“…The energy density of fossil fuels is higher than that of nonconcentrated solar power, which makes them a better option compared to nonconcentrated solar power sources. The high cost of steam thermal turbines and the limited technical skills on utilization of local materials for steam turbine construction have hampered the realization of potential of producing both small- and large-scale power in Africa. …”
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Platform trials—an emerging methodology for perioperative medicine: a narrative review by Tom E. F. Abbott, Sarah-Louise Watson, Salma Begum, Priyanthi Dias, Joanne S. Haviland, James Glasbey, Lawani Ismail, Sharon Love, Rupert M. Pearse

“…The principal benefit to researchers and to research funders is that, unlike the sequential parallel group trial model, platform trials can use the same research infrastructure (e.g. database, standard operating procedures etc.) to answer multiple research questions, which is much more time and cost effective. The benefits of platform trials can be further enhanced with the use of adaptive designs or by sharing control patients, for example, by using a multi-arm multi-stage design. …”
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Evaluating Sleep in Pediatric Cancer: A Scoping Review of Assessment Tools for Quality and Care by Elena Rostagno, Veronica Rivi, Pierfrancesco Sarti, Pietro Guastella, Dorella Scarponi, Johanna Maria Catharina Blom

“…Polysomnography, though considered the gold standard, was less feasible in routine clinical settings because of its complexity and cost. Across tools, variability was observed in the alignment between measured parameters and clinically relevant sleep issues in pediatric cancer patients. …”
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Nanofiber‐based polymer electrolyte membranes for fuel cells by Ning Liu, Shuguang Bi, Yi Zhang, Ying Ou, Chunli Gong, Jianhua Ran, Yihuang Chen, Yingkui Yang

“…Abstract Developing low‐cost and high‐performance nanofiber‐based polyelectrolyte membranes for fuel cell applications is a promising solution to energy depletion. …”
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A 3D-printed smartphone-based platform for in-situ and rapid monitoring of aquaculture pathogens using polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microchip with multiplex loop-mediated isothermal... by Liyan Li, Jing Fu, Elaine Li Ching Chiang, Jerald Yoo, Sungwoo Bae

“…This platform represents a practical, low-cost solution for field diagnostics and improved disease management in aquaculture.…”
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“CLUPS”: A New Culture Medium for the Axenic Growth of Entamoeba histolytica by F. Gonzalez-Salazar, I. Meester, F. J. Guzmán De La Garza, L. H. De La Garza-Salinas, A. Sampayo-Reyes, J. N. Garza-Gonzalez, O. Monsivais-Diaz, B. A. Barba-Dávila, M. E. Hernández-García, J. Vargas-Villarreal

“…Therefore, the search for better culture media and low-cost diagnostic and therapeutic tools is fundamental. …”
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Development of the MTB/IC LAMP-MS Assay for Rapid Detection of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> by Woong-Sik Jang, Seoyeon Park, Jun-min Lee, Eunji Lee, Chae-Seung Lim

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> With its lower cost, simplified operation, and minimal infrastructure requirements, the MTB/IC LAMP-MS assay provides a practical and efficient solution for TB diagnosis in resource-limited settings.…”
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ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF LEFT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY REGRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by E. I. Tarlovskaya, N. S. Maksimchuk, S. V. Malchicova, M. V. Avksentieva, I. E. Sapozhnikova, Y. A. Balandina

“…Treatment with fixed valsartan/amlodipine combination saves maximum years of life with less cost during 10 years. Despite of higher pharmacotherapy costs, fixed valsartan/amlodipine combination reduces total costs due to prevention of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events.…”
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Multi-Mode Flight Simulation and Energy-Aware Coverage Path Planning for a Lift+Cruise QuadPlane by Akshay Mathur, Ella Atkins

“…A QuadPlane feedback controller augments classical multicopter and fixed-wing controllers with a hybrid control mode that combines multicopter and aircraft control actuators to add a controllable pitch degree of freedom at the cost of increased energy use. Multi-mode flight simulations show Cruise mode to be the most energy efficient with a relatively large turning radius constraint, while quadrotor mode enables hover and smaller radius turns. …”
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Comprehensive physical and chemical properties of sulfurized Bi2S3 films prepared by CBD process by V. Gopala Krishna, G. Phaneendra Reddy, N. Revathi, K.T. Ramakrishna Reddy

“…The Bi2S3 films sulfurized at 350 °C exhibited good structural, morphological, optical, and electrical properties that are highly suitable for absorber layers in thin-film solar cells in a cost-effective manner.…”
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