Comprehensive optimisation of the economy and emissions of diesel engines: A full factorial design approach combining the Kriging method, NSGA III, and TOPSIS by Shichen Yang, Mingjiang Yu, Mingding Wan, Zhengjiang Wang, Yuting Ma, Lizhong Shen, Guisheng Chen, Yuchen Xu

“…Results indicated that the Kriging-NSGA-III-TOPSIS method effectively reduced nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and reduce overall costs. The optimal solution was determined using TOPSIS, achieving a comprehensive score of 0.8225. …”
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LeONet: A Hybrid Deep Learning Approach for High-Precision Code Clone Detection Using Abstract Syntax Tree Features by Thanoshan Vijayanandan, Kuhaneswaran Banujan, Ashan Induranga, Banage T. G. S. Kumara, Kaveenga Koswattage

“…These duplications, or “code clones”, complicate the program structure and increase maintenance costs. Code clones are categorized into four types: Type-1, Type-2, Type-3, and Type-4. …”
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Laser-based Mass Spectrometry for the Identification of Potential Biomarkers and Habitability Indicators on Polygon Structures by Luca N. Knecht, Salome Gruchola, Charles S. Cockell, Scott M. Perl, Mary Beth Wilhelm, Peter Keresztes Schmidt, Coenraad P. de Koning, Marek Tulej, Nicolas Thomas, Peter Wurz, Andreas Riedo

“…The availability and ability to interpret imaging data from orbit enable an easy targeting of polygon structures, thus improving the selection for a landing site with higher potential to detect biosignatures and reducing mission costs by deploying dedicated instrumentation for in situ analysis.…”
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A Review of the Applications, Benefits, and Challenges of Generative AI for Sustainable Toxicology by Furqan Alam, Tahani Saleh Mohammed Alnazzawi, Rashid Mehmood, Ahmed Al-maghthawi

“…Conventional toxicological methods often lack sustainability as they are costly, time-consuming, and sometimes inaccurate. …”
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Global renewable energy transition: A multidisciplinary analysis of emerging computing technologies, socio-economic impacts, and policy imperatives by Herman Zahid, Adil Zulfiqar, Muhammad Adnan, Muhammad Sajid Iqbal, Anwar Shah, Salah Eldeen Gasim Mohamed

“…However, it has been analysed through extensive literature review that previous measures have significantly reduced renewable energy costs through technological advancements, market expansion, and economies of scale. …”
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Economic Rationality and Health Behavior: Investigating the Link Between Financial Literacy and the BMI by Kota Ogura, Honoka Nabeshima, Tomoka Kiba, Sakiho Aizawa, Hibiki Nagahama, Haruka Izumi, Mostafa Saidur Rahim Khan, Yoshihiko Kadoya

“…Obesity is a major global health concern related to chronic diseases and rising healthcare costs. While previous studies focused on diet habits, environmental issues, and physical activity, financial literacy remains an overlooked factor in weight management. …”
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Genomic, bioinformatics, and functional analysis of a novel bioremediation bacterial strain from mangrove sediment by Khadije Ahmad Amin, Gihan Daw Elbait, Ahmed F. Yousef, Habiba Al Safar, Syed Salman Ashraf

“…Traditional methods for removing emerging pollutants (EPs), such as chemical and mechanical processes, are still costly and inefficient. Bioremediation using plants, microbes, or enzymes can provide a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. …”
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Ursolic Acid Regulates Intestinal Microbiota and Inflammatory Cell Infiltration to Prevent Ulcerative Colitis by Qinsong Sheng, Fei Li, Guanping Chen, Jiacheng Li, Jing Li, YiFan Wang, Yingyan Lu, Qun Li, Mingqian Li, Kequn Chai

“…Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic and relapsing inflammatory bowel disorder in the colon and rectum leading to low life-quality and high societal costs. Ursolic acid (UA) is a natural product with pharmacological and biological activities. …”
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Differential Analysis of Hemogram Parameters and Cellular Ratios in Severe Asthma Exacerbations: A Comparative Study of Eosinophilic and Non-Eosinophilic Phenotypes by Nicolae Demenciuc, Corina Eugenia Budin, Corina Ureche, Mircea Stoian, Teodora Nicola-Varo, Dragos-Florin Baba, Dariana-Elena Pătrîntașu, Diana Deleanu

“…No meaningful differences emerged regarding arterial blood gas levels, length of hospital stay, treatment costs, or mortality. A notable association was found between a personal or family history of atopy and the eosinophilic subtype (<i>p</i> = 0.0181). …”
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Silage of the By-Products of Mollar de Elche and Wonderful Pomegranate Varieties Preserves Nutritional Value and Antioxidant Activity of Ruminant Feed by Marina Galvez-Lopez, Jihed Zemzmi, Mihaela Iasmina Madalina Ilea, Francisca Hernández, Martín Rodríguez, José Ramón Díaz, Gema Romero

“…The valorization of agro-industrial by-products for their use in animal feed leads to a reduction in inputs, creating the opportunity to optimize the sustainability of the agri-food chain, a priority of the SDG 2030 strategy; it also leads to a reduction in production costs. The objective of this study was to examine the changes that occur during the silage process of the pomegranate varieties Mollar de Elche (PDO) and Wonderful in terms of their nutritional and antioxidant characteristics for subsequent use in ruminant feed. …”
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Nanocrystal Compressive Residual Stresses: A Strategy to Strengthen the Bony Spines of Osteocytic and Anosteocytic Fish by Andreia Silveira, Anton Davydok, Christina Krywka, Mario Scheel, Timm Weitkamp, Claudia Fleck, Ron Shahar, Paul Zaslansky

“…These strains may enhance fracture toughness while making this nanocomposite well‐suited for sustaining repeated loading cycles, thus reducing the metabolic costs associated with housing a large network of cells.…”
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Toward Smart Condition Monitoring of Rotatory Machines: An Optimized Probabilistic Signal Reconstruction Methodology for Fault Prediction With Multisource Uncertainties by Xiaomo Jiang, Weijian Tang, Haixin Zhao, Xueyu Cheng

“…Condition monitoring, as a key component in the smart maintenance of industrial equipment, has become a promising tool for providing automatic early alerting of potential damage to critical components, thus reducing potential outages and improving system safety and reliability while lowering maintenance costs. This is still a very challenging topic in various industrial fields because of data imperfection and multivariate correlation, as well as the variation in faults and components in different machines. …”
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Fault location scheme for multi-terminal DC transmission systems using time signal extraction and distance vector analysis by Jingfeng Mao, Yang Wu, Xiuyong Yu, Jiawen Qiu, Aihua Wu, Xinsong Zhang

“…These results indicate that the proposed time signal and distance vector scheme provides a reliable and practical solution for fault location in multi-terminal direct current networks, offering enhanced protection reliability and reduced maintenance costs for modern power transmission infrastructure.…”
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Translation of computed tomography images to T2-Weighted magnetic resonance images of lumbar spine using generative adversarial networks on sagittal images by Kwang Hyeon Kim, Eun-Chong Lee, Yeo Dong Yoon, Dong-Won Shin, Hae-Won Koo, Byung-Jou Lee

“…This approach could be valuable in clinical settings where MR image is unavailable, potentially reducing healthcare costs.…”
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Clinical Time Savings and Experiences Using a Business-to-Customer Model for Cochlear Implant Sound Processor Upgrades by Jane Bradley MSc, Wendy J. Huinck PhD, Angella Fuller BSc, Martin O’Driscoll PhD, Lorna Whitehouse MSc, Andrew Soulby MSc, Paula Greenham MSc

“…Large savings in clinic and patients costs and time were reported. Streamlining the process within clinics and providing better remote support for patient reassurance and to solve equipment issues at home would ensure that time savings are maximised and the B2C model provides comparable quality to an in-clinic appointment.…”
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Reliable estimation via hybrid gradient boosting machine for mud loss volume in drilling operations by Xiaozhi Lu, Farag M. A. Altalbawy, Tarak Vora, R. Manjunatha, Debasish Shit, Shirin Shomurotova, Akshay Kumar, Atreyi Pramanik, Ajay Sharma, Raed H. C. Alfilh, Samim Sherzod, Mohammad Mahtab Alam

“…Abstract Mud loss during drilling operations poses a significant problem in the oil and gas industry due to its contributions to increased costs and operational risks. This study aims to develop a reliable predictive model for mud loss volume using machine learning techniques to improve drilling efficiency and reduce non-productive time. …”
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Restoring Biomechanical Gait Function with Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy for Post-Stroke Equinovarus Foot: Two Case Reports and a Protocol (A CARE- and SPIRIT-Compliant Study) by Jiwoo Kim, Taeseok Ahn, Jihyun Moon, Youngjo So, Hyeon-gyu Cho, Sangho Ji, Myungjin Oh, Sangkwan Lee, Cheol-Hyun Kim

“…Background: Post-stroke equinovarus foot (EVF) impairs gait stability, increases the risk of secondary injuries, and contributes to elevated healthcare costs. However, effective targeted interventions for EVF remain limited. …”
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PERIoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in PANCreatic surgery (PeriPANC): protocol for a prospective observational study comparing antibiotic regimens and their impact on postoperativ... by Christoph W Michalski, Pascal Probst, Mohammed Al-Saeedi, Martin Loos, Sophie Weber, Niels Siegel, Thomas Hank, Darius Halm, Benedict Kinny-Köster, Max Heckler, Jonathan M Harnoss, Julian C Harnoss

“…Recent studies indicate that broad-spectrum antibiotics may be more effective than cephalosporins; however, agents like piperacillin/tazobactam, despite broader coverage, pose risks of resistance development and increased costs.Methods and analysis The PERIoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in PANCreatic surgery (PeriPANC) study is a single-centre, prospective, observational study investigating the effectiveness of piperacillin/tazobactam for perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in pancreatic surgery, compared with a retrospective cohort previously treated with ampicillin/sulbactam. …”
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Optimization of integrated energy system considering P2G oxygen-enriched improvement and hybrid solar energy utilization by Xiaohui YANG, Zhao WAN, Riying XIAO, Zeyu YANG, Zecheng HU, Chilyu WU

“…The simulation results show that the CO2 emissions are reduced by 75.83% compared to the oxygen-enriched improvement before, and the total solar energy output is increased by 9.79% compared to the scenario without combined solar energy, indicating that the proposed model can effectively reduce carbon emissions and operating costs.…”
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Association between protein and energy intake during acute phase and sepsis outcomes: a retrospective cohort study by Ke-Li Wen, Yun-Xing Cao, Hu Du, Wen-Qi Huang, An Zhang

“…Enhanced energy intake in days 3–7 showed no correlation with improvements in length of intensive care unit/hospital stay, ventilator-free days, non-ICU survival days or hospitalization costs for septic patients. In shock patients, energy intake in days 3–7 demonstrated no relationship with secondary infections; however, among non-shock patients, achieving 50% of energy intake in days 3–7 was linked to lower incidence of fungus infections (P = 0.006) and intra-abdominal infections(P = 0.003). …”
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