Two-Stage capacity allocation optimization method for user-level integrated energy systems considering user satisfaction and thermal inertia by Shunyu Li, Jing Zhang, Yu He, Gang Lv, Ying Liu, Xiangxie Hu, Zhiyang Wang, Xuan Ao

“…This method addresses load coordination and complementary issues within the IES and seeks to minimize the annual, total cost for determining equipment capacity configurations while introducing models for system thermal inertia and user satisfaction. …”
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Evaluation of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and antagonist protocols on pregnancy outcomes in POSEIDON groups 3 and 4: A randomized controlled trial by Zahra Aminimajomerd, Maryam Eftekhar, Nooshin Hatamizadeh, Shahrzad Moeinaddini

“…As a result, the antagonist protocol was found to be more cost effective. Larger studies are needed to confirm these results and determine the optimal protocol for this woman group. …”
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Desenvolvimento e calibração de guias de onda para TDR Development and calibration of TDR wave guides by Camilo de L. T. de Andrade, Édio L. da Costa, Paulo E. P. de Albuquerque

“…In order to obtain a soil water content profile, a large number of wave guides is necessary which raises the cost. On the other hand, calibration curves relating dielectric capacity to soil-water content have been developed mainly for soils of temperate regions. …”
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A Zinc Oxide Interconnected Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin/rGO Nanocomposite as an Electrocatalyst for Melatonin Detection: An Ultra-Sensitive Electrochemical Sensor by Kuo-Yuan Hwa, Aravindan Santhan, Chun-Wei Ou, Cheng-Han Wang

“…The results suggest that ZnOFs/HpβCD@rGOs/GCE can detect MTN in in vitro human samples. Furthermore, the cost-effectiveness, enhanced electrochemical capabilities, and easy fabrication of the electrode make the ZnOFs/HpβCD@rGOs composite a feasible solution for the future industrial development of monitoring tools as sensors.…”
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A novel Galleria mellonella experimental model for zoonotic pathogen Brucella by Shuyi Wang, Ying Yin, Xiaodong Zai, Yanfei Gu, Fengyu Guo, Fangze Shao, Yue Zhang, Yaohui Li, Ruihua Li, Jun Zhang, Junjie Xu, Wei Chen

“…However, these models have limitations whereas the invertebrate Galleria mellonella model is a cost-effective and ethical alternative. The aim of the present study was to examine the invertebrate G. mellonella as an in vivo infection model for Brucella. …”
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Strengthening phage resistance of Streptococcus thermophilus by leveraging complementary defense systems by Audrey Leprince, Justine Lefrançois, Anne M. Millen, Damian Magill, Philippe Horvath, Dennis A. Romero, Geneviève M. Rousseau, Sylvain Moineau

“…We also assess the fitness cost associated with the chromosomal integration of these systems in their native context and find no impact under laboratory or industrial conditions. …”
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Predicting the Evolution of Extreme Water Levels With Long Short‐Term Memory Station‐Based Approximated Models and Transfer Learning Techniques by Samuel Daramola, David F. Muñoz, Paul Muñoz, Siddharth Saksena, Jennifer Irish

“…To date, physically based models have enabled accurate prediction of EWLs despite their inherent high computational cost. However, the applicability of these models is limited to data‐rich sites with diverse characteristics. …”
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The role of in-house safety professionals in influencing organizational safety performance across global industries by Chi-Yang Li, Zhuoran Zhang, Haoyu Yang, Michael Larranaga, Miaozong Wu, James McIntosh, Qingsheng Wang

“…Safety professionals play a crucial role in assessing and managing organizational risks, with their contributions widely recognized for life and cost savings. Organizations employing in-house safety professionals have reported a 60% lower accident frequency rate, a key lagging indicator, compared to those relying solely on external safety consultants. …”
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Oxytocin injection quality in Ethiopia: a post-marketing surveillance study in public and private facilities across three regions by Pete Lambert, Tri-H Nguyen, Victoria L Oliver, Andrew J L McArthur, Cleo Goodall, Alula M Teklu, Bikila Bayissa, Zelalem Mamo, Delayehu Bekele, Michelle P McIntosh

“…# Background The high prevalence of poor quality essential medicines in low and middle income countries (LMIC) presents considerable risks in terms of both health outcomes and economic cost. Oxytocin injection, the gold standard therapy for management of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), presents a particular challenge in this area. …”
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Shunt active power filter using model predictive control with stability guarantee by Jhon Pérez-Ramírez, Diego Montoya-Acevedo, Walter Gil-González, Oscar Danilo Montoya, Carlos Restrepo

“…This paper presents a model predictive control (MPC) strategy to solve an optimization problem based on system state and control variables, subject to constraints imposed by the control objective. The cost function exhibits convex characteristics, ensuring a unique control law. …”
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Low-Latency Neural Network for Efficient Hyperspectral Image Classification by Chunchao Li, Jun Li, Mingrui Peng, Behnood Rasti, Puhong Duan, Xuebin Tang, Xiaoguang Ma

“…However, theoretical floating-point operations alone are not enough to evaluate real-time quality, especially in scenarios where inference latency is highly influenced by memory access cost and hardware characteristics. To address these challenges, we create a low-latency-oriented network architecture for HSIC, which is adaptable to any dataset without requiring architectural adjustments. …”
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Limited and inconclusive effects of computer-based neurocognitive training on PTSD, comorbid depression and executive functioning: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Patric Muschner, Lena Goldschmidt, Luisa Sophie Gröning, Gerd-Dieter Willmund, Martina Piefke

“…C-bnt is a potentially promising, cost-effective treatment that warrants exploration as an adjunctive therapy for PTSD.…”
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Lean Six Sigma as a Management Tool Helps Standardize Antimicrobial Use in Hospital Settings by Wang Q, Han X, Zhang X, Guo L

“…Additionally, the utilization rate of antibacterial drugs has dropped from 43.61% to 40.16% (P < 0.0001), and the average cost of antibacterial drugs per inpatient significantly dropped from 1909.59 RMB (known as Renminbi, which is the legal currency of China) to 1675.20 RMB (P < 0.0001), resulting in substantial annual savings.Conclusion: The application of the LSS-DMAIC model effectively improved the rational use of antibacterial drugs in the hospital, demonstrating its potential as a valuable management tool in healthcare settings. …”
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A Sustainable Energy Management Evaluation and Decision-Making Framework of Hybrid Solar Geyser-Stove System in Domestic buildings by Muhammad Nauman Fazal, Abdullah Altamimi, Syed Ali Abbas Kazmi, Zafar A. Khan, Faisal Asfand

“…This study assesses hybrid solar geyser and stove systems across techno-economic and environmental dimensions by utilizing the Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) framework, focusing on energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and user comfort. …”
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Stabilising the Integrity of Snake Venom mRNA Stored under Tropical Field Conditions Expands Research Horizons. by Gareth Whiteley, Rhiannon A E Logan, Kam-Yin D Leung, Fiona J Newberry, Paul D Rowley, John P Dunbar, Simon C Wagstaff, Nicholas R Casewell, Robert A Harrison

“…We demonstrated that venom can be stored in TRIzol for 48 hours at 4-19°C, and 8 hours at 37°C, at minimal cost to RNA quality, and found that venom RNA encoded multiple toxin isoforms that seemed homologous (98-99% identity) to those found in the venom gland.…”
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Green Hydrogen Role in Sustainable Energy Transformations: A Review by Sameer Algburi, Hassan Munther, Omer Al-Dulaimi, Hassan Falah Fakhruldeen, I.B. Sapaev, Karrar Fadhil Khalaf Al Seedi, Doaa H. Khalaf, Feryal Ibrahim Jabbar, Qusay Hassan, Ali Khudhair, Grace Nakimera

“…However, global investments and policy initiatives are driving cost reductions, with projections indicating a decline in production costs to below $2/kg by 2030. …”
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Probiotics against pathogenic bacteria and cancer by V. A. Belyavskaya, N. V. Cherdyntseva, N. V. Litviakov, A. A. Ponomaryova, E. V. Udut

“…Current anticancer drugs often have significant drawbacks, including negative impact on patients’ quality of life, development of drug resistance, and high cost. Conclusion. The effectiveness of probiotic therapies appears to be influenced by several factors, such as the specific bacterial or fungal strain used, the dosage administered, and the duration of treatment. …”
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YOLO-DAFS: A Composite-Enhanced Underwater Object Detection Algorithm by Shengfu Luo, Chao Dong, Guixin Dong, Rongmin Chen, Bing Zheng, Ming Xiang, Peng Zhang, Zhanwei Li

“…It remains lightweight, with 6.5 M parameters and a computational cost of 7.1 GFLOPs.…”
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Effect of Security Measures on Business Performance of Tourism Entrepreneurs in National Museum Lagos, Nigeria by Samuel Taiwo OLABOSINDE, Virginia KASSAH

“…Implications of the research are relevant for policy-makers, tourism entrepreneurs, and security professionals, guiding them toward cost-effective and performance-enhancing security strategies. …”
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Bio-nanoparticles sensor couple with smartphone digital image colorimetry and dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction for aflatoxin B1 detection by Mahsa Alikord, Nabi Shariatifar, Mammad Saraji, Hedayat Hosseini, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Shahram Shoeibi, Toba Rezazadeh, Mohammad Fazeli

“…This innovative integration of nanobiosensing, microextraction, and smartphone technology offers a rapid, highly sensitive, and cost-effective platform for on-site AFB1 detection in food safety applications, particularly beneficial for resource-limited settings.…”
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