Industrial-scale fractionation of fava bean, chickpea, and red lentil: A comparative analysis of composition, antinutrients, nutrition, structure, and functionality by Ruixian Han, Yan Wang, Zhanming Yang, Stuart Micklethwaite, Martin Mondor, Evi Paximada, Alan Javier Hernández-Álvarez

“…Despite higher levels of antinutritional factors, dry fractionation emerges as a promising, cost-effective, and sustainable technology to produce legume protein concentrates with improved functionality and nutritional quality comparable to those obtained by wet-fractionated.…”
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Development of lignin-derived carbon from black liquor for conductive carbon material by Joni Prasetyo, Diah Kusmardini, Nelis Cahyani Gulo, Ronaldus Heritarto, Firman Tri Ajie, Sun Theo Constan Lotebulo Ndruru, Galuh Wirama Murti, Agus Salim Afrozi, Auring Rachminisari, Hikmat Hikmat, Rhahmasari Ismet

“…This study demonstrates the significant potential of utilizing lignin from black liquor as a low-cost electrode material for high-performance energy storage.…”
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Pioneering advances in waste-derived catalysts for next-generation zinc-air batteries by Ganesan Subbiah, Beemkumar Nagappan, Shweta Sharma, Krishna Kumar Shukla, Mahit Vineshkumar Jain, Tapas Kumar Mohapatra, Ritesh Pratap Singh, K. Kamakshi Priya

“…Zinc–air batteries (ZABs) are increasingly recognized as formidable contenders for advanced energy storage systems due to their high theoretical energy density, cost-effective zinc anodes, and environmental sustainability. …”
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Effect of Biological Denitrification Inhibitor on N₂O Emissions from Paddy Soil and Microbial Mechanisms by Longfei Wang, Kaikuo Wu, Furong Xiao, Ping Gong, Yan Xue, Yuchao Song, Ruizhuo Wang, Zhijie Wu, Lili Zhang

“…Therefore, this study conducted a 21-day incubation experiment using low-cost proanthocyanidins (containing procyanidins) and paddy soil with high organic matter content in Northeast China to explore the effects of proanthocyanidins on N₂O emissions and related microorganisms in paddy soil. …”
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Determination of the positioning accuracy of industrial manipulators using a digital photo/video camera by N. V. Norkina, F. A. Mevis

“…The method makes it possible to effectively carry out large series of measurements and meets the following parameters: the absence of physical points of contact between the measuring system and the robot manipulator, satisfying the accuracy of measurements, ease of operation with measuring equipment, low cost of measuring equipment. The work was presented at the XLV International youth scientific conference Gagarin readings, MATI, Moscow, Russia, 2019. and was awarded a diploma. …”
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High-Resolution Wide-Beam Millimeter-Wave ArcSAR System for Urban Infrastructure Monitoring by Wenjie Shen, Wenxing Lv, Yanping Wang, Yun Lin, Yang Li, Zechao Bai, Kuai Yu

“…To monitor buildings in a city scenario, ArcSAR must be lightweight; have a high resolution, a mid-range (around a hundred meters), and low power consumption; and be cost-effective. In this study, a novel high-resolution wide-beam single-chip millimeter-wave (mmwave) ArcSAR system, together with an imaging algorithm, is presented. …”
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Optical Tunneling to Improve Light Extraction in Quantum Dot and Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes by Guanding Mei, Dan Wu, Shihao Ding, Wallace C. H. Choy, Kai Wang, Xiao Wei Sun

“…Therefore, optical tunneling followed by EES is believed to be a cost-effective strategy to enhance light extraction efficiency. …”
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Research on optimization technology of new pipeline design for regional natural gas pipeline network by Jingyi CUI, Kunfeng ZHU, Cuixian GAO, Li GU, Jing REN, Yuxing LI, Wuchang WANG

“…ConclusionThe enhanced transportation capacity of the pipeline network demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed planning model in minimizing the construction and operational costs of pipelines while meeting the transportation demands of the network.…”
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Factors associated with the intention to vaccinate and price sensitivity to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among Chinese male medical college students: a cross-sectional su... by Yuan Li, Hiromi Kawasaki, Zhengai Cui, Sae Nakaoka

“…Interventions should prioritize HL programs and cost-reduction strategies (e.g., subsidies for the nine-valent vaccine), while addressing nonprice barriers (including family history of cancer, moderate daily exercise and peer influence networks), particularly for the quadrivalent vaccine.…”
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Effects of Different Types of Pinching in Growth and Yield of Two Varieties of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) in Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal by Prajjwal Koirala, Rijwan Sai, Pratikshya Subedi, Chiranjibi Khadka

“…Economically, P1 demonstrated superior performance, yielding a higher gross return of NPR 540,808.3, a net return of NPR 418,708.3, and a benefit-cost ratio of 4.43.…”
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Rainfall Prediction Using Integrated Machine Learning Models With K-Means Clustering: A Representative Case Study of Harirud Murghab Basin-Afghanistan by Ziaul Haq Haq Doost, Ali Alsuwaiyan, Abdulazeez Abdulraheem, Nabil M. Al-Areeq, Zaher Mundher Yaseen

“…Practically, it enables a cost-effective alternative to physical rain gauge installations by offering a reliable method to estimate monthly rainfall in order to support irrigation planning, water resource management, and disaster preparedness in climate-vulnerable regions.…”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Intelligent mHealth Intervention for Child Unintentional Injury Prevention: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial by Yang Yuan, Yuying Jing, Jiyu Li, Jieyi He, David C Schwebel, Peishan Ning, Zhenzhen Rao, Li Li, Guoqing Hu

“…If successful, the iCURE intervention may provide a cost-effective strategy for child injury prevention in low- and middle-income countries.…”
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The potential of wastewater monitoring as a novel surveillance tool for early warning of Bordetella pertussis outbreaks by Songzhe Fu, Xin Du, Zheng Xu, Haifeng Li, Hui Yao, Shuyue Tang, Wenjuan Zhao, Min Hao, Zhiguang Qiu, Zengguo Wang

“…Wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) provides real-time, cost-effective monitoring of various viruses. To confirm whether this approach can be applied to B. pertussis, 271 patients infected with B. pertussis were enrolled to evaluate the fecal shedding patterns of the bacterium. …”
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Magnetic Activated Carbon from ZnCl2 and FeCl3 Coactivation of Lotus Seedpod: One-Pot Preparation, Characterization, and Catalytic Activity towards Robust Degradation of Acid Orang... by Dung Van Nguyen, Hung Minh Nguyen, Quang Le Nam Bui, Thao Vy Thanh Do, Hung Hoa Lam, Tuyet-Mai Tran-Thuy, Long Quang Nguyen

“…Overall, these findings demonstrate that magnetic activated carbon prepared from ZnCl2 and FeCl3 coactivation of lotus seedpod waste can be a low-cost catalyst for rapid degradation of acid orange 10.…”
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Results of parallel independent visual evaluation of projective cover of the bottom during macrophyte assesment survey by A. A. Dulenin

“…A simple and cost-effective method for macrophyte stock assessment as visual survey, was tested. …”
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Influencing factors for treatment escalation from metformin monotherapy in youth-onset type 2 diabetes in Northern Taiwan by Yi-Hsuan Chou, Ya-Ting Su, Fu-Sung Lo, Chiao-Fan Chiu, Yen-Chun Huang

“…Furthermore, it highlights the cost-effective potential of intervening in younger populations. …”
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Study on toxicity and bioavailability of metals from urban PM2.5 and PM10 extracted in simulated biological fluids: in vitro and in vivo assessment by Juri Rimauro, Gaetana Napolitano, Gianluca Fasciolo, Paola Venditti, Angelo Riccio, Elena Chianese

“…Furthermore, this study validates Artemia franciscana as a cost-effective and ethically acceptable model for in vivo toxicological assessments.…”
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Noninvasive Quantification of Nausea Severity in Pediatric Functional Nausea by Nicole D. Muszynski, Suseela Somarajan, Jordan D. Busing, Alexandra C. Russell, Sari A. Acra, Leonard A. Bradshaw

“…Background and Aims: Functional nausea is an idiopathic gastrointestinal disorder that is common in children, carries a substantial health-care cost, and lacks objective diagnostic testing, relying primarily on symptomatology with an otherwise normal diagnostic workup. …”
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Salvia sclarea L.-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles: characterization, secondary metabolite influence, and antibacterial activity assessment by Elif Arslan, Esra Yuca, Hüseyin Servi, Pelin Pelit Arayici, Semiha Erişen

“…As an alternative to conventional chemical methods, the green synthesis approach, involving the use of plant extracts, has gained attention due to its environmentally friendly and cost-effective nature. In the current study, AgNPs were synthesized utilizing the leaf extract of Salvia sclarea L. as a reducing and stabilizing agent. …”
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Global burden of cancer in women, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis from the GBD 2021 study by Yun Mao, Yebo Gao, Yongjie He, Zuihui Wan, Shuyu Li, Zhixun Ding, Beier Hu, Ling Fu, Chao Luo, Shijie Zhu, Wen Cao

“…Priority actions include HPV vaccination, low-cost screening, and obesity control. Equity-focused, data-informed policies are crucial to reduce global disparities.…”
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