Study on high-concentration activated sludge system for energy-efficient nitrogen removal in wastewater by Benfu Luo, Yuhang Liu, Yiqiang Huang, Weiwei Huang, Qiang Chen, Yujing Yan, Haixing He, Xiang Zhou, Jie Yu

“…This study can significantly reduce operating costs. The air-lift pump facilitates the lifting of wastewater, it also supplies DO to the water, thereby reducing the need for aeration. …”
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Isolation and characterization of mollicute symbionts from a fungus-growing ant reveals high niche overlap leading to co-exclusion by Emily A. Green, Ian Klepacki, Jonathan L. Klassen

“…Our phenotypic experiments and genomic reconstructions highlight the highly overlapping niches and likely costs and benefits of these symbionts to their ant host, setting the stage for further experimentation.…”
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Comprehensive investigation of rooftop photovoltaic power plants with monocrystalline polycrystalline and thin-film technologies for exergy economic and environmental assessments by Abdelhak Lekbir, Samir Hassani, Putri Nor Liyana Mohamad Radzi, Saad Mekhilef, Kok Soon Tey, Abdullahi Mohamed Samatar, Obaid Alshammari

“…Additionally, a detailed economic evaluation was conducted based on the electricity costs in Malaysia. Moreover, the environmental impact was assessed over the plant’s life cycle, considering the emission factors of coal power plants. …”
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Effect of perioperative probiotic intervention on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients: a randomized double- blinded and placebo-controlled trial by Sunan Gao, Hongyu Dai, Qian Hao, Jiale Song, Kang Ji, Hongwei Xu, Gang Chen, Jian Lu

“…Abstract Background Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) may last for days, months or even years, leading to prolonged hospitalization and increased costs, increased mortality, and poor quality of life. …”
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Performance of Various Artificial Intelligence Models for Predicting Temperature in an Industrial Building—A Case Study by Johan Roussel, Zoubeir Lafhaj, Pascal Yim, Thomas Danel, Laure Ducoulombier

“…By integrating high-performing predictive models into equipment control systems, it is possible to reduce energy costs, improve thermal comfort, and ensure efficient process stability. …”
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Response mechanism of ethanol-tolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain ES-42 to increased ethanol during continuous ethanol fermentation by Xue-Xue Ji, Quan Zhang, Bai-Xue Yang, Qing-Ran Song, Zhao-Yong Sun, Cai-Yun Xie, Yue-Qin Tang

“…Abstract Background Continuous fermentation offers advantages in improving production efficiency and reducing costs, making it highly competitive for industrial ethanol production. …”
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An analytical framework for strategic alliance formation between a cooperative bank and a fintech start-up: An Italian case study by Francesca Bartolacci, Andrea Cardoni, Piotr Łasak, Wojciech Sadkowski

“…From a theoretical point of view, banks’ motivations are based on outsourcing, innovation, the evolution of the business model, competitive advantage, saving costs, improving service quality, and learning. The main motives for fintechs include access to customers, loans, banking license, economies of scale, trust, and credibility. …”
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Patient safety culture and satisfaction in Ghana: a facility-based cross-sectional study by Emmanuel Kumah, Prince Owusu Adoma, Francis Acquah, Charles Owusu-Aduomi Botchwey, Agartha Afful Boateng, Patricia Ofori Ahimah, Dorothy Serwaa Boakye, Ebenezer Addae Boahen, Vivian Kruh, Joseph Bob Kow Koomson

“…The consequences of these adverse events encountered by the respondents were mentioned as increased healthcare costs (52%), followed by hospitalisation (43%), worsening of health conditions (41%) and contraction of chronic health conditions (22%). …”
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Epidemics of Dengue and Reemergence of Chikungunya in Latin America by Prof A Rodríguez-Morales

“…The economic burden is substantial, with costs associated with healthcare, vector control measures, and productivity losses due to illness and disability. …”
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Measuring protective efficacy and quantifying the impact of drug resistance: A novel malaria chemoprevention trial design and methodology. by Andria Mousa, Gina Cuomo-Dannenburg, Hayley A Thompson, R Matthew Chico, Khalid B Beshir, Colin J Sutherland, David Schellenberg, Roly Gosling, Michael Alifrangis, Emma Filtenborg Hocke, Helle Hansson, Ana Chopo-Pizarro, Wilfred F Mbacham, Innocent M Ali, Mike Chaponda, Cally Roper, Lucy C Okell

“…Extension of follow-up may pose logistical challenges to trial feasibility and associated costs. However, these studies may not need to be repeated multiple times, as the estimates of drug protection against different genotypes can be applied to different settings by adjusting for transmission intensity and frequency of resistance.…”
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Impact of online support of physical activity management using a wearable device on renal function in patients with acute coronary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial protocol by Toshimi Sato, Daisuke Suzuki, Yuichiro Sasamoto, Masahiro Ono, Namiko Shishito, Kohko Kanazawa, Akihito Watanabe, Koichi Naito, Shinichiro Morishita, Masahiro Kohzuki

“…This novel strategy not only mitigates barriers impeding participation in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and protects cardiac and renal function in patients with ACS, but also may contribute towards improving survival and recurrence rates, preventing dialysis, and reducing medical and long-term care costs. Trial registration: The trial was registered in the Japan Registry of Clinical Trials on July 5, 2024. …”
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Palmitoleic acid sensitizes vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus to vancomycin by outpacing the expression of resistance genes by Zajeba Tabashsum, Michelle Angeles-Solano, Ashelyn E. Sidders, Joshua B. Parsons, Sarah E. Rowe

“…However, the rise of antibiotic resistance poses a significant threat to these medical advancements, leading to treatment failures that result in increased patient morbidity and mortality, as well as substantial healthcare costs. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) species are prevalent in hospital settings and chronic infections. …”
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Assessing the impact of an innovate behavioral health clinic: a retrospective cohort study by Shaina Schwartz, Jakub Michel, Emma Brown, Mallory Bullard, Chak Yui Martin Chan, Joshua Doolittle, Kathryn Harrison, Alex Pashayan, Julie Nguyen, Archana Kumar

“…This can cause incontinuity in care, increased costs, and may worsen clinical outcomes compared to treatment in the outpatient setting. …”
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The Role of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in the Relationship between the Intestinal Microbiome and Periprosthetic Joint Infections: A Perspective by Salvatore Gioitta Iachino, Federica Scaggiante, Claudia Mazzarisi, Christian Schaller

“…NGS technology, the study of the micromyoma and its implications in the field of orthopedic trauma are innovative topics on which few publications are yet to be found in the international scientific literature. The costs are still high, the focus of research is maximum, and it will certainly change our approach to infections. …”
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Development and validation of an analytical procedure for the determination of residual protein A in active substances of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies by E. V. Nozdrina, D. A. Mazalev, D. R. Rogozina, S. P. Zhivoderov, I. V. Lyagoskin, R. R. Shukurov

“…This analytical procedure will alleviate import substitution and reduce quality control costs for Russian immunobiologicals.…”
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The universal zero markup drug policy and gastric cancer hospitalization expenses: an analysis of trends and influencing factors in Shanghai from 2014 to 2021 by Yichun Gu, Jiajun Hao, Da He, Hui Sun, Xin Cui, Wenqi Tian, Yulin Zhang, Chunlin Jin, Haiyin Wang

“…Although the Chinese government has implemented the Universal Zero Markup Drug Policy (UZMDP) to control the growth of hospitalization expenditures, costs have continued to rise. Identifying the factors influencing the hospitalization expenses of GC patients is crucial. …”
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Outpatient treatment of worsening heart failure with intravenous and subcutaneous diuretics: a systematic review of the literature by Eric Wierda, Cathelijne Dickhoff, Martin Louis Handoko, Liane Oosterom, Wouter Emmanuel Kok, Y. deRover, B.A.J.M. deMol, Loek vanHeerebeek, Jutta Maria Schroeder‐Tanka

“…Abstract Aims In the coming decade, heart failure (HF) represents a major global healthcare challenge due to an ageing population and rising prevalence combined with scarcity of medical resources and increasing healthcare costs. A transitional care strategy within the period of clinical worsening of HF before hospitalization may offer a solution to prevent hospitalization. …”
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A Contemporary Multifaceted Insight into the Association Between Diabetes Mellitus and Diverticular Disease: An Update About Geriatric Syndrome by Ridwan Hashi, Rahma Thamer, Ahmed Hassan, Khalid Canna, Musaab Ahmed, Mohamed T. Hassan, Safaa Badi, Mohamed H. Ahmed

“…<b>Introduction:</b> Diverticular disease, once considered a rare geriatric gastrointestinal condition, has now become a prevalent disorder associated with increased morbidity and healthcare costs. The spectrum of complications from diverticular disease ranges from incidental findings to more serious issues such as bleeding and diverticulitis. …”
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Recent Advances in HPV Detection: From Traditional Methods to Nanotechnology and the Application of Quantum Dots by He Z, Zheng X, Liu R, Zhao K, Mao D, Zhang L, Wan R, Zhang H, Wang X

“…Traditional detection techniques are often cumbersome, costly, and inadequate for on-site HPV testing. Nanotechnology, with its unique electrical, chemical, and optical properties, has emerged as a pivotal component in the development of biosensors for rapid and reliable HPV detection. …”
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El discurso fitness hecho cuerpo by Trilce Rangel Lara

“…It is based on the premise that a contemporary conception of the body (linked to the individualization of sickness and as the ultimate reference of identity) has developed at the same time as an industry which focuses on offering ways to enhance the body (and subjects) aesthetically but with limits and costs that vary according to the background of those involved. …”
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