Clinical evaluation of day surgery for anal fistula excision with MRI-assisted diagnosis: a retrospective analysis of 121 cases by Shaohua Zhang, Fangying Chen, Yifan Wei, Xiaolu Ma, Haidi Lu, Youyu Luo, Liqiang Hao, Jianping Lu, Yonggang Hong

“…The Kappa values were 0.948 and 0.848, respectively.ConclusionDay surgery for anal fistula excision resulted in shorter hospital stays, lower medical costs, and fewer postoperative complications. Furthermore, MRI provided a reliable preoperative assessment of the Parks classification and the number of fistulas. …”
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Sustainable utilization of iron ore tailings as an alternative material in asphalt pavements: A systematic review by Chundi Si, Bin Guo, Lei Feng, Jiupeng Zhang, Xinwen Gao, Zeyu Wu, Shaolei Yin, Ying Gao, Yanshun Jia, Ben Niu

“…Insufficient early-age strength of cement-stabilized IOT can be effectively improved by slag incorporation, which promotes hydration while reducing overall costs compared to external additives and fiber addition. …”
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An Automated Remote Cloud-Based Heart Rate Variability Monitoring System by Ahmed Faeq Hussein, N. Arun kumar, Marlon Burbano-Fernandez, Gustavo Ramirez-Gonzalez, Enas Abdulhay, Victor Hugo C. De Albuquerque

“…This system was developed after considering many factors like the ease of application, costs, accuracy, and the data security. Furthermore, this system was also conceptualized to act as an interface between the patients and the healthcare providers, thus ensuring a two-way communication between them. …”
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Enabling Precision Agriculture through a Web-Based Fertilization Management System for Nawungan Selopamioro Fruit Orchards by Andri Prima Nugroho, Fauzan Edy Wijaya, Ngadisih Ngadisih, Rudiati Evi Masithoh, Lilik Sutiarso

“…Fertilization is one of the crucial phases in agricultural production process considering technical cultivation aspects, costs, and environmental impacts. The current fertilization process at Kebun Buah Nawungan Selopamioro (KBNS) is still conventional, so there is no standard rule in determining the fertilization dose. …”
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Evaluation of fennel seed meal in broiler chickens' diets: impacts on performance, carcass traits, digestive enzymes, intestinal microbiota, blood metabolites, and economic feasibi... by M. E. Ghonime, F. Abdelazeem, R. A. M. Ali, M. M. Hamed, W. A. Hassan, L. A. Almutairi, M. A. Alqahtani, S. H. Almasoudi, M. Alagawany

“…It is concluded that FSM can be used in up to 20 % of broiler chicken diets to reduce feed costs without adverse effects on broilers' growth performance and public health.…”
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A Deep Learning Approach to Measure Visual Function in Zebrafish by Manjiri Patil, Annabel Birchall, Hammad Syed, Vanessa Rodwell, Ha-Jun Yoon, William H. J. Norton, Mervyn G. Thomas

“…Traditional methods for OKR analysis often rely on binarization techniques (threshold-based conversion of images to black and white) or costly software, which limits their utility in low-contrast settings or hypopigmented disease models. …”
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Development and ex vivo / in vitro evaluation of sodium alginate/ hydroxypropyl methylcellulose films for dermal and/or transdermal delivery of p-hydroxycinnamic acid by Ayşe Pınar Yağcılar, Gökçe Karaotmarlı Güven, Emre Şefik Çağlar, Neslihan Üstündağ Okur, Panoraia I. Siafaka

“…Objective: Skin diseases and chronic wounds are health problems that require solutions for health systems due to their high costs and difficulties in effective and rapid treatment. …”
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Bio-Coal Briquetting as a Potential Sustainable Valorization Strategy for Fine Coal: A South African Perspective in a Global Context by Veshara Ramdas, Sesethu Gift Njokweni, Parsons Letsoalo, Solly Motaung, Santosh Omrajah Ramchuran

“…While technical and economic barriers remain, such as binder costs and feedstock variability, the integration of briquetting into circular economy frameworks represents a promising path toward cleaner, decentralized energy and coal waste valorization.…”
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Acoustic monitoring of soil water content during tillage and sowing by Hans-Hermann Kaufmann, Hubertus Siebald, Carolina Bilibio, Abozar Nasirahmadi, Oliver Hensel

“…Existing methods are not suitable for this purpose as they are costly and do not have the resolution to monitor site-specific soil moisture. …”
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Nursing Student Satisfaction Scale: Evaluation of Measurement Properties in Nursing Degree Programs by Rocco Mazzotta, Giampiera Bulfone, Bartolomeo Verduci, Vera Gregoli, Davide Bove, Massimo Maurici, Ercole Vellone, Rosaria Alvaro, Francesco Scerbo, Maddalena De Maria

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Satisfaction among undergraduate nursing students plays a crucial role in student retention, helping to mitigate nursing shortages in the workforce, reduce academic costs, and uphold universities’ reputations. The Nursing Student Satisfaction Scale (NSSS) measures three theoretical domains: Professional Social Interaction, Curriculum and Teaching, and Learning Environment. …”
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Role of indocyanine green fluorescence and inferior thyroid artery ligation in hypocalcemia after total-thyroidectomy by Enrico Battistella, Luca Pomba, Silvia Rocchi, Giovanna Magni, Riccardo Toniato, Antonio Toniato

“…In conclusion, indocyanine green fluorescence imaging is confirmed as a useful tool for evaluating parathyroid vascularity, although its associated costs should be carefully considered. …”
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Sex‐Dependent Carry‐Over Effects Between Physiological State and Reproduction in a Passerine Species by G. Szabó, N. Boross, G. Hegyi, M. Herényi, M. Jablonszky, D. Kötél, K. Krenhardt, G. Markó, G. Nagy, B. Rosivall, E. Szász, E. Szöllősi, S. Zsebők, J. Török, M. Laczi

“…While H/L ratio did not fluctuate across years, in females, increased reproductive effort in the previous year correlated with higher H/L ratios in the subsequent year, indicating physiological costs of reproduction. Additionally, females with higher H/L ratio during nestling‐rearing had lower fledging success in the following year, suggesting long‐term fitness consequences of stress. …”
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Conceptual model of forming a proposal for providing communication to a unit using artificial intelligence by Dmytro Havrylov, Roman Lukianiuk, Albert Lekakh, Olexandr Musienko, Vladymyr Startsev, Gennady Pris, Kyrylo Рasynchuk

“…An additional extension of the model may be to take into account information about the power grid available in the area, which will reduce the financial costs of maintaining the communication system in constant operation (readiness).…”
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The effects of multidimensional treatment foster care for maltreated children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Andrea Krishnapillai, Lindsay Oad, Taylar Cassidy, Melissa Kimber, Nancy Santesso

“…Decision makers must balance these findings with costs, resources, and training required to provide MTFC to this population compared to usual care. …”
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Impact of Phosphodiesterase-3 Inhibitor and Prostacyclin Analogue Combination on Pulmonary Hemodynamics in Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension:... by Sefri Noventi Sofia, Bahrudin, Ignatius Riwanto, Anindita Soetadji, Hardhono, Muhammad Thifan Satyagraha

“…Background: Acyanotic congenital heart disease (ACHD) with left-to-right shunting frequently presents with pulmonary hypertension (PH), especially in developing countries where treatment options are often limited and costly. Cilostazol, a phosphodiesterase-3 inhibitor, has vasodilatory and inotropic effects, but its impact on pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) and pulmonary blood flow (Qp) in this condition remains unclear. …”
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Instrumental and experiential attitudes toward (A.I.) augmented decision-making at work by Kees Maton, Pascale Le Blanc, Philippe van de Calseyde, Anna-Sophie Ulfert

“…Despite the growing use of these costly technologies in organizations, they often fail to add value as employees seem unwilling to delegate some of their tasks to A.I.…”
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Understanding Drivers of Prostate Cancer Screening in Mexican-Origin Men Along the U.S./Mexico Border Region by Adriana Maldonado, Julio C. Loya, Edgar A. Villavicencio, Rogelio Torres, Edward Sanchez, Erik Luzanilla, Tomas Garcia, Luis Vazquez, Richard M. Hoffman, Emma Torres, David O. Garcia

“…Finally, Mexican-origin men identified a variety of system-level barriers to PCa screening including lack of health insurance, elevated medical costs, and lack of transportation. The study findings add to an emerging body of literature on determinants of PCa screening among Mexican-origin men. …”
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Deploying Agrivoltaics in Sub-Saharan Africa&#x2014;A Sustainable Pathway Toward Energy-Food Security-Challenges and Opportunities: A Review by Suleiman Ibrahim Abubakar, Chan Hwang See, Firdaus Muhammad Sukki, Ramasamy Mahendiran, Senthilarasu Sundaram, Mohamad Izani Zainal Abidin, Mohd Khairul Amri Kamarudin

“…However, challenges such as high initial costs, limited technical capacity, and sociocultural acceptance pose significant barriers to its widespread adoption. …”
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Sustainable Energy and Exergy Analysis in Offshore Wind Farms Using Machine Learning: A Systematic Review by Hamid Reza Soltani Motlagh, Seyed Behbood Issa-Zadeh, Abdul Hameed Kalifullah, Arife Tugsan Isiacik Colak, Md Redzuan Zoolfakar

“…By integrating theoretical insights with empirical evidence, this study proposes a unified framework that leverages ML algorithms to optimize turbine performance, reduce maintenance costs, and minimize environmental impacts. Emerging trends, such as incorporating digital twins and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, further enhance the potential for real-time system monitoring and adaptive control. …”
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Atypical Lipomatous Tumours vs. Lipomas: A Multimodal Diagnostic Approach by Wolfram Weschenfelder, Katharina Lucia Koeglmeier, Friederike Weschenfelder, Christian Spiegel, Amer Malouhi, Nikolaus Gassler, Gunther Olaf Hofmann

“…This multi-parameter approach significantly improves diagnostic reliability, reducing the risk of misclassification and false negatives, while also potentially lowering healthcare costs.…”
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