Endoscopic truncal vagotomy. Exploring the fourth space. A technical feasibility study in a porcine model by Kambiz Kadkhodayan, MD, Shayan Irani, MD

“…Background and Aims: Surgical truncal vagotomy is an effective treatment for refractory hyperacidity syndromes but is associated with significant perioperative risk, high cost, and morbidity. Endoscopic truncal vagotomy and EUS-guided vagal modulation may offer a minimally invasive alternative. …”
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Scenario-Based Optimized Coordinated Scheduling of Transmission and Distribution Networks With Multiple Timescales Considering Renewables Correlations by Ruifeng Zhao, Ruhao Wu, Jiangang Lu, Fengchao Chen, Qiwei Li

“…Third, a coordinated scheduling strategy is designed, which integrates scenario-based optimization into both day-ahead and intraday operations, balancing cost minimization with risk management. Numerical case studies verify the effectiveness of the proposed method, demonstrating enhanced coordination between transmission and distribution levels and improved reliability and DER accommodation.…”
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Norovirus regulation of the innate immune response and apoptosis occurs via the product of the alternative open reading frame 4. by Nora McFadden, Dalan Bailey, Guia Carrara, Alicia Benson, Yasmin Chaudhry, Amita Shortland, Jonathan Heeney, Felix Yarovinsky, Peter Simmonds, Andrew Macdonald, Ian Goodfellow

“…Using reverse genetics we demonstrated that expression of ORF4 is not required for virus replication in tissue culture but its loss results in a fitness cost since viruses lacking the ability to express ORF4 restore expression upon repeated passage in tissue culture. …”
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Evaluation of Single Column Trapping/Separation and Chemiluminescence Detection for Measurement of Methanethiol and Dimethyl Sulfide from Pig Production by Michael Jørgen Hansen, Kei Toda, Tomoaki Obata, Anders Peter S. Adamsen, Anders Feilberg

“…In conclusion, the SCTS-CL is a portable and low-cost alternative to the commercial methods that can be used to measure methanethiol and dimethyl sulfide in sample air from pig production.…”
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Ensuring That Dual-Use Means Multi-Value: A Framework for the Co-Prioritization of Cattle Grazing and PV Energy Generation by Nick de Vries, Anna Clare Monlezun

“…Photovoltaics (PV) is the fastest growing portion of the energy sector and the lowest-cost form of renewable energy today. PV development will continue to accelerate as the world strives to meet climate goals and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. …”
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The Relationship Between Minimum Wage and Inflation, Regional Inflation, Hunger and Poverty Threshold and Regional Minimum Wage in Turkiye by Deniz Sevinç

“…The test results show bidirectional causality to exist among gross minimum wage, employer cost, and national inflation rates with the hunger and poverty thresholds. …”
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Effect of Respiratory Muscle Stretch Gymnastic on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate, Exercise Capacity, Rate of Perceived Exertion, Pain, and Posture in Computer Workers: An Interventional... by Jil Chokshi, Ayesha Mulla, Falak Oza, Nidhi Mevada

“…Conclusion: RMSG exercise is cost-free, easy and can be performed by subjects themselves to improve PEFR, EC, RPE, pain, and posture in computer workers.…”
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Nature-based solutions extend the lifespan of a regional levee system under climate change by Rae Taylor-Burns, Borja G. Reguero, Patrick L. Barnard, Michael W. Beck

“…Abstract Nature-based solutions are receiving increasing attention as a cost-effective climate adaptation strategy. Horizontal levees are nature-based adaptation solutions that include a sloping wetland habitat buffer fronting a levee. …”
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An Optimal Permanent Magnet Motor for Pumps in Electric/Hybrid Vehicles: Design and Experimentation by Mohamed Z. Youssef, Asjad Elahi, Abir Ihsan

“…The proposed SMPM based pump cost is <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${\$}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>72, which is less than the current price of the induction machine-based pump of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${\$}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>113 for the same power rating. …”
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High‐Performance Flexible Silicon Nanowire Field Effect Transistors on Plastic Substrates by Ting Zhang, Ying Sun, Ruijin Hu, Wentao Qian, Linwei Yu

“…Furthermore, inverter logics are also successfully demonstrated on plastic substrates, highlighting a prominent routine for scalable integration of high‐quality SiNW channels in the development of low‐cost, high‐performance flexible displays and wearable electronics.…”
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Bilevel Optimization for the Hazmat Transportation Problem with Lane Reservation by Shengzhong Zhang, Qianqian Hui, Xue Bai, Rongting Sun

“…The trade-off among transportation cost, risk, and impact on the normal traffic is considered. …”
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Carbon nanodots-based C-dips for rapid colorimetric detection of clinically important metal ions by Sumaira Nishat, Malik Waseem Abbas, Fazli Rabbi Awan, Dr Razium Ali Soomro

“…LOD from the paper sensor showed a sensitivity of 3.89×10-5 μM, 4.65×10-5 μM and 6.7×10-5 μM for Fe3+, Fe2+ and Cu2+ respectively, reflecting its reliability as low-cost sensing solution to analyze clinically relevant analytes as reported in current study. …”
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Machine-Learning-Assisted Nanozyme-Based Sensor Arrays: Construction, Empowerment, and Applications by Jinjin Liu, Xinyu Chen, Qiaoqiao Diao, Zheng Tang, Xiangheng Niu

“…In the past decade, nanozymes have been attracting increasing interest in academia due to their stable performance, low cost, and easy modification. With the catalytic signal amplification feature, nanozymes not only find wide use in traditional “lock-and-key” single-target detection but hold great potential in high-throughput multiobjective analysis via fabricating sensor arrays. …”
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Acceptability and self-motivated take up rate of cancer screening strategies among nurses in a tertiary care university hospital in Kerala, India by Santhosh Kuriak, Nurul Ameen, Mini C H, Ajitha B K

“…Non-utilization of screening modalities in spite of availability at a low cost highlights the importance of identifying less realized barriers such as emotional, cognitive and cultural ones. …”
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Primary care provider perspectives on a rehabilitation guidance tool for low-resource contexts by Maria Y. Charumbira, Quinette A. Louw

“…Contribution: The study builds on previous work on developing low-cost innovative interventions for strengthening primary care rehabilitation in low-resource settings.…”
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Experimental Investigation of the Matching Relationship between Asphalt Particle and Reservoir Pore in Profile Control Process by Chengfeng Ren, Junjian Li, Yiqiang Li, Jingshu Yuan, Yanqiang Xi, Kang Xiao, Yuxi Wang

“…Modified sulfonated asphalt particles have a bright application prospect of the profile control of thick reservoirs due to the low cost, extensive sources, and good compatibility with reservoir. …”
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Simultaneous adsorption of organic phosphonate and orthophosphate from municipal sewage on nanoparticle Fe3O4 with molecular simulation by Yubo Liu, Min Yao, Zhihao Jin, Yun Zhang

“…Nanoparticle Fe3O4 (Fe3O4 NPs) has attracted significant attention due to its high adsorption activity, low cost, environmental friendliness, and magnetic separation. …”
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A Plea for a Paradigm Shift from X-Ray to Ultrasound in Adults: An Update for Emergency Physicians, General Practitioners, Orthopedists and Sports Medicine Physicians by Joseph Osterwalder, Beatrice Hoffmann, Mike Blaivas, Rudolf Horn, Eric Matchiner, Christoph F. Dietrich

“…Point-of-care ultrasound provides clinicians with a simple, cost-effective imaging tool without radiation and complex infrastructure. …”
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Guarded Hot Cylinder Apparatus for Characterization of Thermal Insulation Systems and Materials at Liquid Hydrogen Temperatures by Adam Swanger, David Creech, Casimir Van Doorne, Andrew Kelly

“…As interest in liquid hydrogen (LH₂) continues to grow within the energy and mobility sectors, so does the demand for testing capabilities at deep cryogenics temperatures. However, cost-, complexity-, and safety-related challenges associated with handling LH₂ effectively limit the landscape of possible options. …”
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Effectiveness of Caregiver Intervention for Improving Medication Adherence on Level of Medication Adherence and Attitude toward Medications among Nonadherent Patients with Mental I... by Simrat Kaur, Renju Sussan Baby, Susanta Kumar Padhy

“…Conclusion: CIIMA is an effective, low-cost, nurse-led intervention can be delivered in the inpatient and outpatient units for improving medication adherence thereby preventing future relapse of their mental illness.…”
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