The Famous Poisonings in History by Arturo J. Brugger Aubán

“…In historical contexts, figures like Socrates were executed with poison—hemlock in his case—which was reserved for elite criminals due to its cost. Classical toxicology began in Ancient Greece and continued through the Roman Empire. …”
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Modeling Plant Nutrient Acquisition Strategies Alters Projections of Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics in Bioenergy Agroecosystems by Stephanie M. Juice, Melannie D. Hartman, Adam C. vonHaden, William J. Parton, Edward R. Brzostek

“…From baseline model simulations, we found that the ability of miscanthus to retranslocate N resulted in higher N uptake at a lower C cost than the sorghum/soybean rotation and that soil C and N pools increased under perennial (miscanthus) and decreased under annual (sorghum/soybean) cultivation. …”
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Integration of Edge-Lit Quantum Dot Coated Lightguides in Soft Smart Surfaces by Ravi Kishore, Jan Audenaert, Frederick Bossuyt, Pieter Bauwens, Bjorn Vandecasteele, Youri Meuret

“…These offer saturated colors but face challenges in cost, brightness, efficiency, and durability. Backlight-based technologies, such as edge-lit planar lightguides, provide a mature alternative. …”
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First-principles investigations to evaluate FeN2 as an electrocatalyst to improve the performance of Li–S batteries by Liyuan Jiang, Bingqian Wang, Yulin Zhou, Yan Jiang, Zongyao Zhang, Zhengdao Li, Xinxin Zhao, Jianbao Wu

“…The high energy density, low cost, and environmental sustainability of lithium-sulfur (Li–S) batteries render them highly promising as next-generation energy storage devices. …”
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Electrically pumped surface-emitting amplified spontaneous emission from colloidal quantum dots by Fengshou Tian, Tianhong Zhou, Xuanyu Zhang, Rui Chen, Shuming Chen

“…Abstract Colloidal quantum dots (QDs) are promising gain materials for realizing solution-processable, wavelength-tunable and low-cost laser diodes. However, achieving electrically pumped amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) in QDs, a prerequisite for lasing, is hampered by the low net optical gain and low current injection of the diodes. …”
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High-Performance Genome Annotation for a Safer and Faster-Developing Phage Therapy by Antoine Culot, Guillaume Abriat, Kieran P. Furlong

“…In the relatively new field of phage therapy, which requires support to advance, manual work can be problematic due to its high cost. Rime Bioinformatics’ rTOOLS software allows for time and money to be saved by providing high-quality genome annotations that are comparable to manual results, enabling a safer and faster-developing phage therapy.…”
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Emerging trends and new developments in global research on artemisinin and its derivatives by Yu Lai, Huize Zhang, Xi Chen

“…Since pharmaceutical drug synthesis can influence both drug efficacy and cost-effectiveness, ongoing efforts to improve drug synthesis are warranted. …”
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The Value of Clinical Decision Support in Healthcare: A Focus on Screening and Early Detection by Hendrik Schäfer, Nesrine Lajmi, Paolo Valente, Alessandro Pedrioli, Daniel Cigoianu, Bernhard Hoehne, Michaela Schenk, Chaohui Guo, Ruby Singhrao, Deniz Gmuer, Rezwan Ahmed, Maximilian Silchmüller, Okan Ekinci

“…In addition, CDS systems provide cost-effective options to augment conventional screening for secondary prevention. …”
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An Area-Efficient Continuous-Time Ising Machine Featuring Dynamic Threshold Annealing by Yufeng Wu, Xiaofeng Li, Jiayin Song, Yi Zhan, Shushan Qiao

“…To address this problem, continuous-time (CT) Ising machines have emerged as promising low-cost COP solvers due to their fully parallel spin-update mechanisms. …”
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Utilizing loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for detecting hemoglobin Constant Spring and hemoglobin Pakse mutations amidst the high prevalence and genetic heterogeneity... by Kasama Wongprachum, Nichakan Thitipoomdecha, Phakkamon Ananratanakit, Wattanakit Prakobkul, Unchasa Angkuranak, Nitchagan Sawangkul, Prapaporn Panichchob, Rossarin Karnpean, Wittaya Jomoui

“…Additionally, the assay’s minimal equipment requirements and cost-effectiveness make it suitable for use in community hospitals and large-scale screenings. …”
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Targeted nano-energetic material exploration through active learning algorithm implementation by Leandro Carreira, Lea Pillemont, Yasser Sami, Nicolas Richard, Alain Esteve, Matthieu Jonckheere, Carole Rossi

“…But more generally, this research represents a significant advancement for large-scale problems in energetic materials science and engineering, where predicting the effect of feature modification is desired but limited simulations or experiments can be afforded due to their high cost.…”
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Freshwater access in high salinity regions: impacts and adaptation insights from the Ganges River Delta by Yukyan Lam, Pamela J Surkan, Peter J Winch, Fosiul Alam Nizame

“…Household-level interventions, considered less 'cost-effective' by development actors, may still be important for ensuring universal access to freshwater. …”
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Analysis of Trace Heavy Metal in Solution Using Liquid Cathode Glow Discharge Spectroscopy by Duixiong Sun, Xinrong Ma, Jiawei Chang, Guoding Zhang, Maogen Su, Marek Sikorski, Vincent Detalle, Xueshi Bai

“…This technique shows promise for real-time, on-site monitoring of trace heavy metals due to its portability, precision, and cost-efficiency.…”
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Path planning of coal mine rescue robot based on blocked grid map by Xiaoqiang SHAO, Mingqian LIU, Bo MA, Hao LI, Zhiyue LYU, Zehui HAN

“…Blocking nodes does not disconnect the minimum cost path in the original raster map. Experimental results show that this algorithm can be applied to various grid environment maps. …”
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Desarrollo de membranas de quitosano y diseño de un equipo para la eliminación de metales pesados del agua Chitosan membrane development and design of equipment for the removal of... by Jesús Mora Molina, Luis Chaves Barquero, Mario Araya Marchena, Ricardo Starbird Pérez

“…</p><br><p>A filtration technique with 1,75% m/v chitosan membranes crosslinked with glutaraldehyde (0,08% v/v) was used to quantify the removal capacity of chromium, copper and cadmium ions from water. A simple and low cost filtration system was developed to use with prepared membranes.…”
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Dual-directional epi-genotoxicity assay for assessing chemically induced epigenetic effects utilizing the housekeeping TK gene by Haruto Yamada, Mizuki Odagiri, Keigo Yamakita, Aoi Chiba, Akiko Ukai, Manabu Yasui, Masamitsu Honma, Kei-ichi Sugiyama, Kiyoe Ura, Akira Sassa

“…To investigate this potential, we developed a simple, cost-effective, and quantitative reporter system to assess chemically induced epigenetic effects, utilizing the thymidine kinase (TK) gene mutation assay as a foundation. …”
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Smart Tech, Scared Users: A Behavioral Analysis of AI-Powered Solutions for Cyberthreat-Induced Customer Complaints in Low-Income Countries by Victor Oluwatosin Ologun, Ayomide Olugbade, Patience Farida Azuikpe, Michael Aderemi Adegbite, Olawale Abdulmumin Lawal, Stephen John

“…= 0.587, p < 0.05) have positive and significant effects on AI-powered solutions for cyberthreat-induced customer complaints. However, response cost (? = -0.405, p < 0.05) has negative and significant effects on AI-powered solutions for cyberthreat-induced customer complaints. …”
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A Study on the Timing Sensitivity of the Transient Dose Rate Effect on Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Image Sensor Readout Circuits by Yanjun Fu, Zhigang Peng, Zhiyong Dong, Pei Li, Yuan Wei, Dongya Zhang, Yinghong Zuo, Jinhui Zhu, Shengli Niu

“…Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors (CISs), known for their high integration, low cost, and superior performance, have found widespread applications in satellite and space exploration. …”
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Three-Dimensional Path Planning for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Based on Hybrid Multi-Strategy Dung Beetle Optimization Algorithm by Hongmei Fei, Ruru Liu, Leilei Dong, Zhaohui Du, Xuening Liu, Tao Luo, Jie Zhou

“…To obtain an optimal or near-optimal path within this vast search space, it is essential to balance the path length, safety, and computational cost. This paper proposes a novel UAV path planning method based on the Hybrid Multi-Strategy Dung Beetle Optimization Algorithm (HMSDBO), which effectively reduces path length and improves path smoothness. …”
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Routes of Vitamin B12 Supplementation: Clinical Evidence, Limitations, and Practical Considerations by Alina Semianiuk, Małgorzata Stopa, Ewa Szczęsna, Paweł Drymluch, Wiktoria Lewicka, Konrad Szaliński, Izabella Sośniak, Adrianna Moreń

“…Oral and sublingual routes are increasingly used due to ease of use and cost-effectiveness. Sublingual supplementation, in particular, shows comparable biochemical efficacy to intramuscular injection and offers higher patient satisfaction. …”
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