Investigating the Effect of Different Concentrations of Murashige and Skoog (MS) Medium and Sucrose on the Production of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Microtubers in vitro by F. Yarmohammadi, A. Motallebi-Azar, S. Kazemiani, Mina Amani

“…Introduction Considering the sensitivity of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) to viruses, the production of virus-free plants through in vitro cultivation and their propagation leads to a reduction in costs and an increase in yield. One of the effective methods of reducing plant diseases and producing disease-free microtubers is the use of in-vitro production methods. …”
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Design and Technological Aspects of Integrating Multi-Blade Machining and Surface Hardening on a Single Machine Base by Vadim Skeeba, Vladimir Ivancivsky, Aleksey Chernikov, Nikita Martyushev, Nikita Vakhrushev, Kristina Titova

“…Modern mechanical engineering faces high competition in global markets, which requires manufacturers of process equipment to significantly reduce production costs while ensuring high product quality and maximum productivity. …”
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The correlates of physical activity among the population aged 50-70 years (Determinantes de la actividad física entre las personas de 50 a 70 años) by Fernando Lera López, Mirian A. Garrues Irisarri, María José Suárez Fernández

“… Background: Physical activity is of particular interest due to its potential for improving quality of life and reducing health care costs. The contribution of this paper is to analyse the correlates of physical activity (PA) among individuals aged 50-70 years old. …”
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Modelado Matemático de un Sistema de Concentración de Fondos y Desembolsos by Carlos Antonio Herrera-Cáceres, Asier Ibeas

“…The operating rules for the CCDS are defined, and income and financial costs involved are considered. The model represents the flow of money between the identified elements of the system and the flow of money requirements or transfer orders. …”
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QUALITY CONTROL EVALUATION OF LEUCODEPLETED RED BLOOD CELL COMPONENTS PREPARATION WITH TOP AND BOTTOM TECHNIQUE IN GSH BLOOD BANK IN SAO PAULO, BRAZIL by MS Aline, Akil-Fabiana, R Eduardo, AD Santos-Janaina, F Felipe, S Paula, García-Rebecca, Vianna-Thiago, Frontier-Ludwig, Moreno-Dalia

“….), which can lead to significant benefits by reducing adverse transfusion reactions, potentially shortening hospital stays, and decreasing the potential additional costs related to complications. In summary, LD-RCC preparation met or exceeded local and international quality control standards.…”
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Diagnostic Performance of Clinical Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing for Suspected Central Nervous System Infections in a Municipal Hospital: A Retrospective Study in China by Wang H, Zhao J, Wang X, Li M, Hu T, Xu H, Dong M, He W, Che Z

“…With technical improvements for mNGS sample processing to increase throughput and reduce costs, clinicians may use mNGS more widely in municipal hospital laboratories.Keywords: CNS infections, mNGS, CSF, conventional microbiological tests, CMT…”
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In silico study of biological activity of 2-[5-(furan-2-yl)-4-phenyl-4n-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylthio]-1-(4-chlorophenylethanone) by N. M. Borysenko, I. V. Bushuyeva, V. V. Parchenko, O. P. Shmatenko, А. М. Solomennyi, O. K. Yerenko, O. P. Kileyeva

“…The use of computer modelling significantly accelerates the selection of promising compounds, reduces drug development costs, and contributes to the creation of more effective medications for military personnel in the future. …”
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Unilateral subthalamic nucleus lesioning: a safe and effective treatment for Parkinson's disease Lesão unilateral do núcleo subtalâmico: um tratamento seguro e eficaz para a doença... by Osvaldo Vilela Filho, Délson José da Silva

“…In conclusion, STN lesioning is a safe and very effective procedure to treat PD and probably an underutilized operation for those who can not afford the costs of DBS.<br>O presente estudo, o maior da literatura, foi realizado para avaliar a eficácia e segurança da lesão unilateral do NST (núcleo subtalâmico) para o tratamento da DP (doença de Parkinson). …”
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INDUCTION CHEMOTHERAPY IN ADVANCED HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA: A REAL-WORLD DATA STUDY by Matheus Yung Perin, Vivian Naomi Horita, Daniel Naves Araújo Teixeira, Joyce Gruenwaldt, Eduardo Baldon Pereira, Carlos Takahiro Chone, Gustavo Jacob Lourenço, Ligia Traldi Macedo, Carmen Silvia Passos Lima

“…Despite the superiority of TPF over TP in response rate, loco-regional control, and survival of patients with advanced HNSCC, unequivocal disadvantages have been attributed to the regimen, as grade 3 or above adverse events, and the need of infusion devices or inpatient beds for continuous 5-fluorouracil infusion, which clearly increases the costs of treatment. Objectives: The current study aimed to analyze patients with locoregionally advanced HNSCC treated with TPF or TP followed by CTRT at the General Hospital of the University of Campinas, with the purpose of developing an ICT protocol applicable to services with limited resources. …”
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Regions of Russia: Clustering Results Based on Economic and Innovation Indexes by V. P. Zavarukhin, T. I. Chinaeva, E. Yu. Churilova

“…The set of indexes was as follows: the coefficient of inventive activity, internal costs of research and development per employee, the average per capita size of innovative goods and services. …”
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Severe COVID-19 in Patients with Immune-Mediated Rheumatic Disorders: A Case-Control Study by Al-Saleh J, Rachidi W, Khan NA, Ahmed MG, Al-Saidi H, Zamani N, Elsidig NEE, Negm AA, Elbadawi F

“…Lastly, patients with im-RD required more frequent visits to the clinic, a longer recovery time following hospital discharge, and increased healthcare costs compared to the control groups.Conclusion: COVID-19 infection in patients with im-RD is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, exerting a significant burden on the healthcare system.Plain Language Summary: We performed a retrospective case–control study to evaluate the effect of severe COVID-19 in patients with immune-mediated rheumatic disease (im-RD). …”
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Kinerja Unit dan Isoterm Adsorpsi Filtrasi Multimedia Pada Sistem Resirkulasi Akuakultur Ikan Hias Berdasarkan Variasi Ketebalan Media dan Debit Aliran by Tarissa Kristina, Teuku Devan Assiddiqi, Budi Indra Setiawan, Chusnul Arif, Allen Kurniawan

“…Integrating FMM with CA and NF units can reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency. The Langmuir model (KL = 90.18 L/mg) for nitrite, and the Temkin (KT = 15.68 L/mg) and Hasely (K = 0.45 L/mg) models for ammonia were identified as the best fit models for estimating adsorption capacity coefficients. …”
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Identification of inoculated Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi resistant to lead and zinc and their effect on some morphological traits of the Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.) by Bahman Zamani Kebrabadi, Syed Mohammad Hojati, Farhad Rejali, Masoud Esmaeili Sharif, Hamid Reza Rahmani

“…There are numerous physical and chemical methods for the treatment of heavy metal contaminated soils, which in addition to high costs, lead to the destruction of the physical and chemical structure and vital activities of the soil. …”
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNOLOGY SUBSTITUTING INPATIENT TREATMENT DURING THE MEDICAL CARE PROVISION TO WOMEN WITH BENIGN GYNECOLOGICAL NEOPLASMS by A. A. Lobganidze, B. L. Tsivyan

“…The activeness of outpatient facilities for treatment of women with benign neoplasms of the gynecological organs within the system of mandatory medical insurance has been constantly decreasing: in 2008, the services of outpatient facilities were provided by 26 health institutions, in 2015 - only by 11.The costs for treatment of patients with such diseases were analyzed, and differences were found in the approaches practiced in different districts of St. …”
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An eHealth Intervention to Improve Quality of Life, Socioemotional, and Health-Related Measures Among Older Adults With Multiple Chronic Conditions: Randomized Controlled Trial by David H Gustafson Sr, Marie-Louise Mares, Darcie Johnston, Olivia J Vjorn, John J Curtin, Gina Landucci, Klaren Pe-Romashko, David H Gustafson Jr, Dhavan V Shah

“… BackgroundIn the United States, over 60% of adults aged 65 years or older have multiple chronic health conditions, with consequences that include reduced quality of life, increasingly complex but less person-centered treatment, and higher health care costs. A previous trial of ElderTree, an eHealth intervention for older adults, found socioemotional benefits for those with high rates of primary care use. …”
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Developing Laterality-Specific Computable Phenotypes from Electronic Health Record Data, Employing Treatment-Warranted Diabetic Macular Edema as a Use Case by Kaili Ding, MBBS, MS, Tracy Z. Lang, BS, Roberta McKean-Cowdin, PhD, Hossein Ameri, MD, PhD, Narsing A. Rao, MD, Brian C. Toy, MD

“…Application of this algorithm could improve the utility of clinical data generated as part of routine care for future investigations of ocular disease prevalence, sequelae, treatment patterns, and costs. Financial Disclosure(s): Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found in the Footnotes and Disclosures at the end of this article.…”
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CC180 clade dynamics do not universally explain Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 3 persistence post-vaccine: a global comparative population genomics studyResearch in context by Sydney Stanley, Catarina Silva-Costa, Joana Gomes-Silva, Jose Melo-Cristino, Richard Malley, Mario Ramirez

“…The additional accessory genome content may mitigate these fitness costs. Regional differences in Clade I prevalence and pangenome heterogeneity suggest that clade dynamics is not a generalizable approach to understanding serotype 3 vaccine escape. …”
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Seguimiento de trayectorias de un robot móvil (3,0) mediante control acotado by J.F. Guerrero-Castellanos, M.G. Villarreal-Cervantes, J.P. SaÌnchez-Santana, S. Ramírez-Martínez

“…Debido a su simplicidad, la estrategia de control propuesta permite ser implementada en sistemas embebidos con bajo coste computacional. Abstract: The present work deals with the tracking problem of a mobile robot (3,0) based on the kinematic model and proposes a control strategy that takes into account a priori input signals bounds i.e. the linear and angular velocity of the robot. …”
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Optimasi Algoritma Naive Bayes dengan Diskritisasi K-Means pada Diagnosis Penyakit Jantung by Nafa Fajriati, Budi Prasetiyo

“…Diagnosing heart disease early can help reduce the risk of death and the high costs of treatment for heart disease. Diagnosis of the disease is an important process that must be carried out accurately to avoid misdiagnosis. …”
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High-grade non-muscle invasive urothelial carcinoma in dogs and humans share specific expression of integrin α5β1 by Roberta Lucianò, Maurizio Colecchia, Maurizio Colecchia, Francesca Sanvito, Irene Locatelli, Chiara Venegoni, Alessia Di Coste, Davide Danilo Zani, Angelica Stranieri, Chiara Giudice, Antonella Rigillo, Matteo Gambini, Francesco Montorsi, Francesco Montorsi, Andrea Salonia, Andrea Salonia, Marco Moschini, Massimo Alfano

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