The Efficacy of Tumor Characterization for Colorectal Lesions with Blue Light Imaging of a Compact Light-Emitting Diode Endoscopic System Compared to a Laser Endoscopic System: A P... by Ken Inoue, Naohisa Yoshida, Reo Kobayashi, Yuri Tomita, Hikaru Hashimoto, Satoshi Sugino, Ryohei Hirose, Osamu Dohi, Hiroaki Yasuda, Ritsu Yasuda, Takaaki Murakami, Yutaka Inada, Yoshito Itoh

“…Background: A compact and cost-effective light source-processor combined 3-color light-emitting diode (LED) endoscopic system (ELUXEO-Lite: EP-6000, Fujifilm Co., Tokyo) with a magnified colonoscope (EC-6600ZP, Fujifilm Co.) has been released. …”
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Effects of animal rennet, fermentation-produced chymosin, and microbial coagulants on bovine milk coagulation properties by Giorgia Stocco, Dario Casali, Andrea Summer, Elena Mariani, Edward Concar, Suzanne Lantz, Jonathan Goodwins, Claudio Cipolat-Gotet

“…ABSTRACT: Coagulants play a crucial role in cheese production by catalyzing milk curdling, with traditional animal rennet long serving as the primary choice. However, due to cost, availability, and ethical concerns, various substitutes such as microbial coagulants and fermentation-produced chymosin (FPC) have emerged. …”
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Selenium Nanoparticles from Khaya grandifoliola, and Assessment of their Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Anticholinesterase, and Anticancer Poten... by Jude Akinyelu, Akinwunmi Adeoye, Londiwe Mbatha, Olakunle Oladimeji, Abiodun Aladetuyi, Omodele Ibraheem, Adaora Onodugo, Olapade Akinlolu

“…Green synthesis offers significant advantages by addressing the need for environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and cost-effective methods. This study investigates the green synthesis of SeNPs using the ethanolic root bark extract of Khaya grandifoliola (RKG) and evaluates their biological activities, including antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticholinesterase, and anticancer properties. …”
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An Improved MCDM Model to Support Smart Energy Management System in Smart Grid Paradigm by Abdulrahman AlKassem, Zafar A. Khan, Mishaal Alkabi, Bader Alharbi, Syed Ali Abbas Kazmi, Kamal Al-Haddad

“…Finally, this research offers a cost-effective, clean, and efficient system configuration aimed at consumer preferences.…”
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Localized policy design for clean heating transitions: a multi-city analysis of renter preferences for energy efficiency by Graeme Troxell, Steve Conrad, Reuven Sussman

“…We find that while initial return multipliers exhibit significant sensitivity to assumptions about rent and energy cost differentials, the financial burden for energy-inefficient rentals is considerably larger than the premium one might pay for efficient rentals (presenting a penalty-to-premium of 1.35–1.42). …”
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Effect of Hydropriming on Seedling Growth of Different Bambara Groundnut (<i>Vigna subterranea</i> (L.) Verdc.) Landraces by Anne Linda Chisa, Takudzwa Mandizvo, Alfred Odindo, Paramu Mafongoya

“…Hydropriming, particularly for 36 h, showed promise in promoting early growth, indicating that it is a favourable low-cost intervention. Field-level validation is recommended to assess the practical scalability under diverse environmental conditions.…”
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Unpacking self-management in colorectal cancer with stoma patients: a comprehensive concept analysis by Ratna Aryani, Toar JM Lalisang, Debie Dahlia, Evi Martha, Yeni Rustina, Hening Pujasari

“…BACKGROUND: Self-management has become an important issue discussed by healthcare providers and healthcare systems due to the increase in chronic disease cases, the high cost of chronic disease conditions, and the limited time of health workers. …”
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Strengthening PrEP services at community-based organizations for Latinx men who have sex with men: an implementation science approach by Kyle J. Self, Ariana Johnson, Lacey Craker, Rebe Silvey, Stephen Fallon, Suzanne Randolph Cunningham, Mariano Kanamori

“…Negative influences on implementation included: 1) federal funding restrictions on lab and testing costs that hinder the ability of the CBO to provide no-cost testing to clients; and 2) finding ways to advertise services to LMSM that may not already be familiar with the CBO. …”
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A cross-sectional comparative study of the monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio in normal individuals, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and diabetic nephropathy. by Dr. Shaik Yaseen Chand Basha, Dr.M.Sarala, Daya Truphosa Devara, M.Prasad

“…MHR may serve as a simple, cost-effective inflammatory biomarker for early risk stratification in diabetic patients. …”
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A network meta-analysis evaluating valgization high tibial osteotomy cutting guides: improving surgical precision through navigation and PSI by Fanny Delaigue, Hassan Wardani, Jules Descamps, Matthieu Ollivier, Rémy Nizard, Pierre-Alban Bouché

“…Conclusions Navigation and PSI allow for more precise achievement of the PTS and HKA angle values set by the surgeons but do not affect long-term knee function or complication rates. However, the cost and limited availability of these techniques should be considered, especially in the absence of additional functional benefits.…”
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Impact of gray background on tooth color shade matching: a comparison of visual and instrumental methods by Walleska Feijó Liberato, Vinicius Salgado, Marco Antonio Gallito, André Luis Faria e Silva, Luis Felipe Jochims Schneider, Larissa Maria Assad Cavalcante

“…Incorporating this method can enhance tooth shade matching when relying on visual analysis. Introducing a cost-effective gray background can significantly improve agreement between visual and instrumental shade selection, addressing financial constraints associated with advanced tools. …”
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High-Accuracy Robot Indoor Localization Scheme Based on Robot Operating System Using Visible Light Positioning by Weipeng Guan, Shihuan Chen, Shangsheng Wen, Zequn Tan, Hongzhan Song, Wenyuan Hou

“…Visible light positioning (VLP) is widely believed to be a cost-effective answer to the growing demand for service-based indoor positioning. …”
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Oxygen-Loaded Nanodroplets Effectively Abrogate Hypoxia Dysregulating Effects on Secretion of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 by Human Monocytes by Giulia Rossana Gulino, Chiara Magnetto, Amina Khadjavi, Alice Panariti, Ilaria Rivolta, Marco Soster, Monica Argenziano, Roberta Cavalli, Giuliana Giribaldi, Caterina Guiot, Mauro Prato

“…Therefore, OLNs appear as innovative, nonconventional, cost-effective, and nontoxic therapeutic tools, to be potentially employed to restore the physiological invasive phenotype of immune cells in hypoxia-associated inflammation.…”
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Effects of Baduanjin exercise on cognitive impairment in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiao-Gang Gong, Le-Peng Wang, Ling-Ling Yang, Feng Liu, Dao-Ning Zhang, A-Yuan Zhang, A-Yuan Zhang

“…Baduanjin exercise, a low-cost traditional Chinese mind–body exercise, demonstrates considerable potential for assisting older adults in managing cognitive impairment. …”
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Assessing probabilistic hazard and risk for building, road network, and ecosystems: the case study of La Florida municipality, Galeras Volcano, Colombia by G. A. Córdoba, G. A. Córdoba, A. Costa, D. M. Rodriguez, J-C. Thouret, R. A. Criollo, D. A. Guerrero, D. A. Guerrero

“…For each hazard–asset pair, a risk curve was calculated and multiplied by the replacement cost of the asset to estimate expected physical loss. …”
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Disease Prevalence, Usage of Aquaculture Medicinal Products and Their Sustainable Alternatives in Freshwater Aquaculture of North‐Central Bangladesh by Md. Nure Rasul, Md. Tahmid Hossain, Sifat‐un‐nuri, Md. Nurul Haider, Muhammad Tofazzal Hossain, Md. Shaheed Reza

“…It was revealed that 12% (11 out of 90) of the farmers were using these alternatives that led to approximately 20% approved fish growth with a cost reduction up to 30% compared to the conventional culture cycles. …”
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ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS BIAYA PENGGUNAAN TERAPI INSULIN DAN INSULIN KOMBINASI PADA PASIEN DIABETES MELLITUS TIPE II RAWAT JALAN DI RSUP SANGLAH by I Made Agus Sunadi Putra, Ni Nyoman Wahyu Udayani, Herleeyana Meriyani

“…Metode ACER digunakan untuk menganalisa jenis terapi insulin yang paling cost-effective. Berdasarkan data yang didapatkan dari rekam medis RSUP Sanglah Denpasar, jumlah pasien DM tipe 2 lebih banyak diderita oleh laki-laki yaitu 47 orang dengan presentase 67,14%, umur >45 tahun yaitu 63 orang dengan presentase 90,00%. …”
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Effects of interventional public health laws and regulations intended to reduce gambling-related harms: a realist review study protocol by Paul Montgomery, Joht Singh Chandan, G J Melendez-Torres, Sonia Mavi, Michelle Fisher, Theodore Piper, Jaya Nambiar, Priyanka Kumar Sharma, Joelle Kirby, Graham Fewell, Kate Bedford

“…The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities conservatively estimated that gambling harm is associated with an annual cost of £1.05–£1.77 billion in England alone. Marionneau et al have categorised gambling harms into seven themes: (1) financial, (2) relationship/conflict, (3) emotional and psychological (mental health), (4) health decrements (physical health), (5) employment/education, (6) cultural and (7) criminal activity. …”
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Enhancing Farmer Resilience Through Agricultural Insurance: Evidence from Jiangsu, China by Xinru Chen, Yuan Jiang, Tianwei Wang, Kexuan Zhou, Jiayi Liu, Huirong Ben, Weidong Wang

“…At the individual level, risk perception promotes purchase intention by activating protection motivation, while cost–benefit assessment enables farmers to make rational evaluations. …”
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Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Oral Dydrogesterone to Micronized Vaginal Progesterone for Endometrial Preparation in Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer Cycle by Luma Caroline Gomes Mattos de Macedo, Mario Cavagna Neto, Artur Dzik, Andressa do Rosário Rocha, Sônia Maria Rolim Rosa Lima

“…The use of oral dydrogesterone is a reasonable option, may be more accepted by patients in terms of ease of use and lower cost. Clinical Trial Registration: U1111-1247-1845.…”
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