Multilayered Molybdate Microflowers Fabricated by One‐Pot Reaction for Efficient Water Splitting by Jingyi Wang, Jianrui Feng, Yuying Li, Feili Lai, Gui‐Chang Wang, Tianxi Liu, Jiajia Huang, Guanjie He

“…Abstract The development of high‐performance, low‐cost and rapid‐production bifunctional electrocatalysts towards overall water splitting still poses huge challenges. …”
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Spatial associations between measures of public transportation and diabetic foot ulcer outcomes in the state of Georgia: 2016–2019 by Mohammed K Ali, Lance Waller, Rohan D'Souza, Howard H Chang, Lauren T Vanasse, Marcos C Schechter

“…Introduction There are limited data regarding the associations between public transportation reliance, availability, and diabetic foot ulcer (DFU)-related amputations.Research design and methods We used visit-level data from the Georgia 2016–2019 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project database and obtained transportation variables from open sources. …”
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Assessing Risk in Patients with Stable Coronary Disease: When Should We Intensify Care and Follow-Up? Results from a Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies of the COURAGE and FAME... by Umberto Barbero, Fabrizio D’Ascenzo, Freek Nijhoff, Claudio Moretti, Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai, Marco Mennuni, Davide Capodanno, Marco Lococo, Michael J. Lipinski, Fiorenzo Gaita

“…We show that simple and low-cost clinical features may help clinicians in identifying the most appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approaches within the broad range of outpatients presenting with stable coronary artery disease.…”
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Attention-Based Lightweight YOLOv8 Underwater Target Recognition Algorithm by Shun Cheng, Zhiqian Wang, Shaojin Liu, Yan Han, Pengtao Sun, Jianrong Li

“…The SCDown (spatial–channel decoupled downsampling) downsampling mechanism is then introduced to reduce the computational cost by decoupling the space and channel operations while retaining the information in the downsampling process. …”
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Direct laser writing of graphene oxide for ultra-low power consumption memristors in reservoir computing for digital recognition by Chen Min, Wan Zhengfen, Dong Hao, Chen Qinyu, Gu Min, Zhang Qiming

“…This work provides a simple and low-cost preparation method for the massive production of artificial synapses with low energy consumption, which will greatly facilitate the development of neural network computing hardware platforms.…”
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Development of hazelnut shell-derived biochar to support a bifunctional MoCo electrocatalyst for HER/OER in alkaline medium by Jaime Ñanculeo, Teresa Andreu, Ignasi Sirés, Andrés Ramírez, Mara Cea, Benjamín Nahuelcura, Gerson Valenzuela, Karla Garrido-Miranda, María Eugenia González

“…Abstract Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), the two concurrent reactions for the electrolytic production of green H2, require low-cost and sustainable electrocatalysts for their scale-up, as for example non-noble metals and carbonaceous structures with high surface area. …”
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Comparative analysis of the DNA isolated from thyme leaves using different methods by I. V. Bulavin, O. A. Grebennikova, V. A. Brailko, S. A. Feskov, I. V. Mitrofanova

“…Among the tested kits and methods, CTAB + 2% PVP provided thyme DNA suitable for PCR and, presumably, for genome library preparation. The low cost of reagents for this technique makes it applicable for future mass analysis of plant material.…”
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A Data-Driven Analysis of Software Testing Automation Challenges Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Approach by Muhammad Faisal Abrar, Muhammad Faran Majeed, Muhammad Saqib, Ali Alferaidi, Razauddin

“…The study highlights the need for workforce training, standardized automation processes, cost-effective solutions, and security enhancements. …”
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Climate change adaptation, greenhouse gas mitigation and economic profitability of conservation agriculture: Some examples from cereal systems of Indo-Gangetic Plains by Tek B Sapkota, M L Jat, Jeetendra P Aryal, R K Jat, Arun Khatri-Chhetri

“…Our analyses show that CA-based system substantially reduces the production cost (up to 23%) but produces equal or even higher than conventional system; thereby increasing economic profitability of production system. …”
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BRAIN CHANGER. Felice Jacka, 321 pages, Macmillan, 2019 (ISBN: 978-1-76055-651-8) by Cécil J.W. Meulenberg

“…These and other studies show that wherever the geographical area, plant-based Mediterranean-like diets improve the health outcomes of children, adolescents, adults and ageing individuals affected by mental health illnesses, in cost-effective ways. Consecutive chapters illustrate recent understandings of the effects of diets on the immune system, their influence on brain plasticity (which also occurs in older humans), epigenetics, food sensitivities, inflammation, and centrally, the importance of food to the gut microbiota (including the consumption of fermented foods). …”
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Point-of-care lung ultrasound in detecting pneumonia: A systematic review by Iqra Abid, Nadia Qureshi, Nicola Lategan, Simon Williams, Sidra Shahid

“…Since it overcomes most of the limitations of CXR and other diagnostic modalities, it can be utilized as a diagnostic tool for pneumonia for all age groups as it is a safe, readily available, and cost-effective modality that can be utilized in an emergency department, intensive care units, wards, and clinics by trained respiratory care professionals.…”
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Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer System for Indoor AGV With a Distance-Measurement-Based Position Detection Technique by Deniss Stepins, Janis Zakis, Aleksandrs Sokolovs, Oleksandr Husev, Ryszard Strzelecki, Rik W. de Doncker

“…As shown in the comparative measurements, the performance of the dynamic WPT system with the proposed detection technique for low-to-moderate-speed AGVs is similar to that of the dynamic WPT system with conventional position detection techniques. However, the cost and level of complexity of the position detection system are moderately lower and the proposed position detection system is immune to optical radiation and magnetic fields. …”
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Valorisation of food industry waste into high-performance biochar for environmental applications by Małgorzata Sieradzka, Wojciech Jerzak, Agata Mlonka-Mędrala, Anna Marszałek, Mariusz Dudziak, Izabela Kalemba-Rec, Aleksandra Błoniarz, Markus Reinmöller, Agnieszka Kopia, Wojciech Nowak, Aneta Magdziarz

“…The work aligns with SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) by enabling low-cost pollutant removal, SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by upcycling food waste, SDG 13 (Climate Action) through carbon sequestration and emissions mitigation, and SDG 15 (Life on Land) by offering materials that improve soil health and support circular economy principles. …”
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Superior Silencing by 2′,4′-BNANC-Based Short Antisense Oligonucleotides Compared to 2′,4′-BNA/LNA-Based Apolipoprotein B Antisense Inhibitors by Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, Hidenori Yasuhara, Fumito Wada, Mariko Harada-Shiba, Takeshi Imanishi, Satoshi Obika

“…We demonstrate that 2′,4′-BNANC may be a better alternative to conventional 2′,4′-BNA/LNA, even for “short” antisense oligonucleotides, which are attractive in terms of drug-likeness and cost-effective bulk production.…”
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Breaking the cycle: a pilot study on autonomous Digital CBTe for recurrent binge eating by Rebecca Murphy, Charandeep Khera, Emma L. Osborne

“…This provides promising data to support the conduct of a fully powered trial to test the clinical and cost-effectiveness of autonomous Digital CBTe.…”
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Simulation and Modelling of Electricity Usage Control and Monitoring System using ThingSpeak by Nurhazwani Anang, Mohammad Safwan AB Hamid, Wan Mariam Wan Muda

“…However, the implementation of the actual smart grid system is high in cost. Thus, simulation and modelling of the system is important to see the capability of the actual system before being employed. …”
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An Unpowered Exoskeleton With a Bionic Multi-Segment Foot Structure for Walking Assistance by Yueling Lyu, Yiyue Lin, Shaofeng Zhao, Jianrui Wei, Xianyi Zhang

“…We found that compared with mass-matched experimental shoes, the exoskeleton reduced the total net metabolic cost of walking by <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$8.5~\pm ~3.1$ </tex-math></inline-formula>% for healthy individuals, and caused a 10.6% reduction in the average activity and a 25.9% reduction in the tissue oxygen saturation index of the soleus. …”
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Simple supplementation of serum-free medium produces gametocytes of Plasmodium falciparum that transmit to mosquitoes by Sabyasachi Pradhan, Prince Chigozirim Ubiaru, Lisa Ranford-Cartwright

“…Serum suffers from high cost, limited availability, and variability in quality. …”
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A Simplified Xeroscope for the Noninvasive Measurement of Tear Break-up Time by Darien B. Gaw, MD, Bernard Gil O. Tinio, MD

“…Conclusion: The noninvasive technique using the prototype device provided a good alternative approach for measuring tear film stability without disturbing normal tear physiology and dynamics at a fraction of the cost of current commercially-available xeroscopes and tearscopes.…”
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Electrical Performance of ZTO Thin-Film Transistors and Inverters by Jieyang Wang, Liang Guo, Xuefeng Chu, Fan Yang, Hansong Gao, Chao Wang, Yaodan Chi, Xiaotian Yang

“…This V_O engineering strategy enables the simultaneous optimization of both TFT and inverter performance without relying on rare elements, offering a promising pathway toward the development of low-cost, large-area, flexible, and transparent electronic devices.…”
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