Effects of Betulinic Acid and Ursolic Acid on IL-17-Induced CCL20 Release in Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes by Anna Arai, Takahiro Oyama, Toyoaki Nakajima, Michiru Usui, Ena Sato, Takanori Kamiya, Midori Oyama, Takashi Tanikawa, Tomoharu Takeuchi, Takehiko Abe, Tomomi Hatanaka

“…The use of molecular targeted drugs in specific therapies offers high efficacy; however, high medical costs and a significant risk of side effects highlight the need for novel therapeutic agents. …”
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Applying Fuzzy Decision-Making and Markov Chain Modelling for Detecting Life Cycle of RC Bridges by Ahmed Abdelallim, Yasmin shalaby, Gamal Ebrahim, Mohamed Badawy

“…Recently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become significant in improving bridge assessment by supporting different approaches that enhance maintenance planning and minimize associated costs. Objective of this study is to investigate the more accurate and applicable AI-driven technique for assessing reinforced concrete bridges. …”
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Hands-Free Human–Machine Interfaces Using Piezoelectric Sensors and Accelerometers for Simulated Wheelchair Control in Older Adults and People with Physical Disabilities by Charoenporn Bouyam, Nannaphat Siribunyaphat, Dollaporn Anopas, May Thu, Yunyong Punsawad

“…Compared to current commercial devices, the proposed HMIs provide lower costs, easier fabrication, and greater adaptability for real-world applications. …”
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Experimental study on displacement monitoring of instable highway slope based on MEMS sensors by Di Wu, Taiming Liang, Yanxin Yang, Qingpeng Pei, Yang Yi, Jianjian Wu, Dan Li

“…IntroductionThe monitoring of soil displacement during highway slope instability currently faces challenges such as poor stability, low accuracy, and high costs. In this study, a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) sensor is proposed for measuring internal soil displacement during slope movement. …”
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Analysis of diagnostic parameters of Truenat HPV for detecting Human papilloma virus: A study from a tertiary care hospital by Hemant G Deshpande, Prachi V Prasad, Manasi V Chavan, Charusheela R Gore, Chandrashekhar G Raut

“…Prolonged processing times, high costs, and advanced infrastructures are the drawbacks of conventional diagnostic techniques. …”
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A question-answering framework for geospatial data retrieval enhanced by a knowledge graph and large language models by Hao Li, Peng Yue, Haoru Wu, Baoxin Teng, Yongkun Zhao, Changfeng Liu

“…Compared to baseline approaches including KGQArr, Text2Cypher, KAPING, and ToG, our method achieves superior performance in both accuracy and efficiency, significantly reducing time and token costs.…”
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Exploring the relationship between housing conditions and Métis Nation of Ontario citizen’s health: a qualitative study by Noel Tsui, Abigail J. Simms, Carolyn Lacka, Helana Marie Boutros, Robynn Sadler, Amy Mersereau, David Crenna, Jeff Evenson, Cindi Rye, Sarah A. Edwards

“…Results Seven themes were derived from all focus groups: housing needs and conditions, affordability of shelter costs, renting, infrastructure and connectedness, impacts of housing on mental and emotional health, impacts of housing on physical health, and improvements to housing programs and supports. …”
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A Framework for Leveraging Digital Technologies in Reverse Logistics Actions: A Systematic Literature Review by Sílvia Patrícia Rodrigues, Leonardo de Carvalho Gomes, Fernanda Araújo Pimentel Peres, Ricardo Gonçalves de Faria Correa, Ismael Cristofer Baierle

“…Their application optimizes execution time, reduces operational costs, and mitigates environmental impacts. <i>Conclusions</i>: For the transportation and manufacturing sectors, integrating Industry 4.0 technologies into RL can streamline supply chains, enhance decision-making, and improve resource utilization. …”
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The Clinical Outcomes of Preoperative Self‐Expandable Metal Stent Placement as Bridge to Surgery for Obstructive Colorectal Cancer by Ryosuke Aoki, Nao Hondo, Masato Kitazawa, Satoshi Nakamura, Makoto Koyama, Masahiro Kataoka, Hirokazu Tanaka, Takuya Iguchi, Yonghan Park, Yuji Soejima

“…Incidence of severe complications was 0% versus 16.7% (p < 0.01); postoperative hospital stay was 14.3 versus 26.6 days (p < 0.01); medical costs were comparable between the groups. The long‐term outcomes of Group S and patients with non‐OCRC who underwent surgery during the same period were compared after propensity score matching. …”
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Prediction of thermophysical properties of R-454B based on molecular dynamic simulation and SAFT-based equation of state by Farag M. A. Altalbawy, Fadhil Faez Sead, Ramdevsinh Jhala, T. Ramachandran, Junainah Abd Hamid, Aman Shankhyan, A. Karthikeyan, Dhirendra Nath Thatoi

“…This methodology can be employed to estimate second-order derivative thermodynamic properties of novel refrigerants prior to synthesis, potentially reducing the costs and time associated with experimental development.…”
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ASCDet: cross-space UAV object detection method guided by adaptive sparse convolution by Gui Cheng, Xubin Feng, Yan Tian, Meilin Xie, Chaoya Dang, Qing Ding, Zhenfeng Shao

“…ASCDet introduces a plug-and-play detection head compatible with various detection frameworks, significantly reducing computational costs. The method utilizes an adaptive pixel-level mask unit based on a task-alignment strategy to accurately localize object regions. …”
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Condition Monitoring and Fault Prediction in PMSM Drives Using Machine Learning for Elevator Applications by Vasileios I. Vlachou, Theoklitos S. Karakatsanis, Dimitrios E. Efstathiou, Eftychios I. Vlachou, Stavros D. Vologiannidis, Vasiliki E. Balaska, Antonios C. Gasteratos

“…Furthermore, the fault-free operation of PMSM drives reduces operating costs, increases service life, and improves reliability. …”
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A Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnostic Model Based on an Interpretable Deep Belief Rule Base by Yawen Zhao, Kexin Zhang, Xiping Duan, Shuping Che, Ning Ma

“…Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has become a serious public health problem because of its characteristic &#x2019;three highs and one low&#x2019;: high prevalence, high disability rate, high medical costs, and low awareness. Therefore, an accurate diagnosis of CKD is crucial. …”
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Psychological diagnostic of risk factors for involving adolescents in the use of narcotic substances: the development of a methodical complex. Part 1. Scale structure and psychom... by E. G. Demenko, E. I. Rasskazova, A. Sh. Tkhostov, E. A. Brun, B. V. Arshinova

“…An expanded clinical-psychological observation, due to its high costs, is not always possible, which makes it urgent to develop a primary screening instruments, on the basis of which it is possible to identify risk groups for whom the clinical-psychological examination is especially important, controlling for possible falsifications in the responses. …”
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Gated recurrent unit with decay has real-time capability for postoperative ileus surveillance and offers cross-hospital transferability by Xiaoyang Ruan, Sunyang Fu, Heling Jia, Kellie L. Mathis, Cornelius A. Thiels, Schaeferle M. Gavin, Patrick M. Wilson, Curtis B. Storlie, Hongfang Liu

“…Abstract Background Ileus, a postoperative complication after colorectal surgery, increases morbidity, costs, and hospital stays. Assessing risk of ileus is crucial, especially with the trend towards early discharge. …”
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Optimising Household Solid Waste Collection Facility in Autonomous Regions of Developing Countries: A Case Study on Karanganyar Regency, Indonesia by Eko Setiawan, Juang Victorio Kusuma, Ganang Adi Sulistyawan, Septin Puji Astuti

“…Utilising data from Karanganyar Regency in Indonesia, we demons-trate that the optimal model for facility siting is contingent on the specific objectives of the initiative, such as minimising transportation costs or maximising service coverage. Our findings underscore the need for enhanced planning around high-capacity waste collection facilities, emphasising their pivotal role in addressing the future demand for household waste management in autonomous regions. …”
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Reconstruction of Old Pavements Based on Resonant Rubblization Technology: A Review of Technological Progress, Engineering Applications, and Intelligent Development by Sibo Ding, Dehuan Sun, Yongtao Hu, Shuang Lu, Zedong Qiu, Shuo Zhang, Lei Wang, Shaowei Jiang, Tao Han, Yingli Gao

“…As a result, this technique offers substantial benefits, including a marked reduction in reflective cracking, efficient reuse of existing concrete slabs (with a utilization rate exceeding 85%), reduced construction costs (by 15–30% compared to conventional methods), and faster construction speeds—up to 7000 square yards per day. …”
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Exploring the Insights and Interventions for Barriers to Adherence in Bronchial Asthma Treatment through a Patient-centered Approach by Pritama Paul, Abhishek Bhattacharjee, Surendra R Kovvuru, Mukesh Kumar, Gurkaran Bedi, Uttam K Paul

“…Results: Analysis revealed multifaceted challenges contributing to nonadherence, including treatment costs, inhaler availability, lack of treatment response, and motivational issues. …”
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Random access and semantic search in DNA data storage enabled by Cas9 and machine-guided design by Carina Imburgia, Lee Organick, Karen Zhang, Nicolas Cardozo, Jeff McBride, Callista Bee, Delaney Wilde, Gwendolin Roote, Sophia Jorgensen, David Ward, Charlie Anderson, Karin Strauss, Luis Ceze, Jeff Nivala

“…Practical DNA-based storage systems require selective data retrieval to minimize decoding time and costs. In this work, we introduce CRISPR-Cas9 as a user-friendly tool for multiplexed, low-latency molecular data extraction. …”
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Organ-on-chip platforms for nanoparticle toxicity and efficacy assessment: Advancing beyond traditional in vitro and in vivo models by Ana Regina Sampaio, Renata Faria Maia, Maria Camilla Ciardulli, Hélder A. Santos, Bruno Sarmento

“…These platforms can cut down on drug development time and costs, making them invaluable for personalized medicine. …”
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