Performance validation of deep-learning-based approach in stool examination by Kristal Dale Felimon Corpuz, Teera Kusolsuk, Benjamaporn Wongphan, Putza Chonsawat, Kaung Myat Naing, Siridech Boonsang, Veerayuth Kittichai, Chia-Kwung Fan, Santhad Chuwongin, Dorn Watthanakulpanich

“…Despite advancements in molecular methods with higher sensitivity and specificity, the Kato-Katz or formalin-ethyl acetate centrifugation technique (FECT) remains the gold standard and a routine diagnostic procedure suitable for its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. However, these techniques have limitations that must be addressed. …”
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A novel methodology for the extraction, purification and characterization of immunoglobulin G (IgG) nanoparticles from bovine colostrum: implications for food and therapeutic indus... by Fawze Alnadari, Yusof A.Y.A. Mohammed, Mustapha Muhammad Nasiru, Amirah S. Alahmari, Mohammed A. Alqahtani, Osama Abdulaziz, Isaiah Henry Ibeogu, Rongchang Wang, Chao Chen, Salem Baldi, Ibrahim Khalifa, Mohamed Abdin, Ahmed M. Saad, Mohamed T. El-Saadony

“…These findings position IgG NPs as a groundbreaking alternative for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications, offering enhanced stability, biocompatibility, and cost-effectiveness. Future research could explore their use in targeted drug delivery, immunomodulation, and functional food formulations, paving the way for innovative solutions in healthcare and biotechnology.…”
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Objective gait analysis using Kinect v2® for the prognosis of walking during the acute phase of rehabilitation after proximal femoral fracture surgery by Kohki Matsubara, Kohki Matsubara, Gen Kuroyanagi, Gen Kuroyanagi, Atsushi Imamura, Atsushi Imamura, Yuichiro Mizuno, Shintaro Tsukada, Ruido Ida, Haruhiko Tokuda, Haruhiko Tokuda, Hideki Murakami, Hideki Okamoto, Yoshino Ueki

“…Microsoft Kinect for Windows v2® (Kinect) is a noninvasive, low-cost, and easy-to-implement posture estimation device. …”
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Nutritional aspects and yield of corn intercropped with cover crops and inoculated with diazotrophic bacteria by Vagner Nascimento, Samuel Ferrari, Ronaldo Cintra Lima, Carolina Dos Santos Batista Bonini, Evandro Pereira Prado, Fernando Shintate Galindo, Jorge João Delfim, Orivaldo Arf, Loiane Fernanda Romão de Souza, Mauricio Molina-Roco, Borja Velázquez-Martí, Shereen Magdy Korany, Emad A. Alsherif, Arshad Jalal, Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto Teixeira Filho

“…Intercropping corn with cover crops and inoculating with diazotrophic bacteria are sustainable low-cost practices that enhance nutrient cycling and uptake, leading to improved crop yield. …”
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Optimization of the Production of Vaccine Epitopes from <i>Clostridium novyi</i> Alpha-Toxin Using Strains of Recombinant <i>Escherichia coli</i> by Mellanie K. C. Félix, Tullio T. Deusdará, Hélio S. Brito, Gil R. Santos, Eduardo R. T. Leite, Vanessa M. Chapla, Kelvinson F. Viana, Igor V. Brandi, Maria Edilene M. de Almeida, Luis André M. Mariúba, Paulo A. Nogueira, Elizângela F. da Silva, Juliane C. Glória, Raquel Stefanni R. da Silva, Darleide dos S. Braga, Anderson M. de Lima, Andreimar M. Soares, Alex Sander R. Cangussu

“…Our results suggest that in silico tools allow epitope selection and bioprocess standardization. This system provides cost savings and technological advances for the veterinary vaccine industry.…”
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Optimization of antibacterial and antifungal activities in Moroccan saffron by-products using mixture design and simplex centroid methodology by Abdellah Baraich, Amine Elbouzidi, Naoufal El Hachlafi, Mohamed Taibi, Mounir Haddou, Sanae Baddaoui, Reda Bellaouchi, Mohamed Addi, Redouane Benabbes, Abdeslam Asehraou, Bassem Jaouadi, Ammar AL-Farga, Saleh M. Al-Maaqar, Ennouamane Saalaoui

“…These findings highlight saffron by-products as highly effective and sustainable natural antimicrobials, providing a cost-efficient (40–60% reduction compared to conventional extracts) and multi-functional alternative to synthetic preservatives. …”
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Microbiome-based surveillance of zoonotic tick-borne pathogens from urban wild boars in Barcelona, 2022–2023 by Laura Carrera-Faja, Elmira Ghadamnan, Iris Sarmiento, Jordi Manuel Cabrera-Gumbau, Mariette Viladomat Jasso, Josep Estruch, Daniel Borràs, Jaime Martínez-Urtaza, Johan Espunyes, Oscar Cabezón

“…Using Nanopore sequencing of the full length 16 s rRNA gene, we demonstrated a fast and cost-effective approach for microbiome analysis. …”
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Sensorless real-time solar irradiance prediction in grid-connected PV systems using PSO-MPPT and IoT-enabled monitoring by Ali Zaki Mohammed Nafa, Adel A. Obed, Ahmed J. Abid, Salam J. Yaqoob, Mohit Bajaj, Mohammad Shabaz

“…This sensorless, low-complexity method offers a cost-effective and accurate solution for real-time solar irradiance monitoring, contributing to the digitization and intelligent management of PV systems.…”
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Greener, safer, and stronger: plasma ion-exchanged pharmaceutical glass vials for precision drug delivery dosing by Ahmed Gamal Abd-Elsatar, Hamada Elsayed, Onat Basak, Kamalan Mosas, Aleksandra Nowicka, Hana Kaňková, Akansha Mehta, Jozef Rahel, Jozef Kraxner, Dušan Galusek, Enrico Bernardo

“…This study introduces the groundbreaking synergistic influence of plasma and ion-exchange treatment (P-IET), conducted under varying conditions at temperatures of 450 °C and 500 °C for 2, 12, and 24 h, preceded by a few seconds of pre-plasma treatment using a mixed air-argon gas approach. P-IET is a cost-effective, innovative, long-lasting, and industrially scalable process designed to improve the performance of Type I borosilicate glass across various pharmaceutical packaging forms and structures. …”
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Construction of g-C3N4/MoS2/SnO2 hybrid as 2D/2D/1D architecture for counter electrode of dye-sensitized solar cells and photodegradation of pharmaceutical drugs from wastewater by D. Karthigaimuthu, Murad Alsawalha, Aya A.H. Mourad, Anuja A. Yadav, Yuvaraj M. Hunge, Elangovan Thangavel, Abdel Hamid I. Mourad

“…This work effectively provides insight into the construction of a novel and extremely enforceable Z-scheme for UV–Vis light-based photocatalysts to degrade pharmaceutical pollutants from wastewater and low-cost energy harvesting for renewable energy.…”
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YAREN: Humanoid Torso Robot Platform for Research, Social Interaction, and Educational Applications by Daniela Sanchez-Orozco, Rhandall Valdez, Yandri Uchuari, Marcelo Fajardo-Pruna, Luis Cavazos Quero, Redhwan Algabri, Emiliano Quinones Yumbla, Francisco Yumbla

“…The electronic components were selected for availability and robustness, ensuring the robot&#x2019;s structure moves without complications. Relatively low-cost components were selected to provide a high-quality product that remains accessible to multiple laboratories, even in resource-limited contexts. …”
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Availability and Purchasing of Gluten-Free Cereal Products in a Polish Population of Female Celiac Disease Patients by Dominika Guzek, Dominika Skolmowska, Dominika Głąbska, Frank Vriesekoop

“…Background/Objectives: The problems with following a gluten-free (GF) diet result from the high cost of GF products, their limited availability for celiac disease (CD) patients, and their disputable quality. …”
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Generative artificial intelligence for fundus fluorescein angiography interpretation and human expert evaluation by An Shao, Xiaocong Liu, Wenyue Shen, Yingyu Li, Hongkang Wu, Xiangji Pan, Zexin Yang, Yufeng Xu, Tiepei Zhu, Yao Wang, Jie Yang, Yih Chung Tham, Jian Wu, Kai Jin, Juan Ye

“…Although AI-generated reports scored slightly lower than manual reports (4.12 vs. 4.38, p < 0.01), InterpreFFA proves to be a promising and cost-effective ancillary tool for enhancing clinical efficiency.…”
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Clinical and economic research of bone modifiers as adjuvant therapy for early breast cancer: A systematic literature review by Wenhua Wu, Yixiao Zhu, Huiting Lin, Jia Liu, Suyan Liu, Lirong Zhang, Jiaqin Cai, Hong Sun, Xiaoxia Wei

“…Economic studies suggest that adjuvant zoledronic acid may be cost-effective for postmenopausal EBC patients. Conclusion: Many unresolved issues remain regarding bone modifiers in EBC adjuvant therapy. …”
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The SnackerTracker: A novel home-cage monitoring device for measuring food-intake and food-seeking behaviour in mice [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Vladyslav Vyazovskiy, Keiran Foster, Zoltán Molnár, Stuart Peirson, Marissa Mueller, Carina Pothecary, Selma Tir, Laurence Brown, Elise Meijer

“…Improved means of food-intake measurement have been developed but can be costly and incompatible with many cage configurations. …”
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Heartbeat Stars Recognition Based on Recurrent Neural Networks: Method and Validation by Min-Yu Li, Sheng-Bang Qian, Li-Ying Zhu, Wen-Ping Liao, Lin-Feng Chang, Er-Gang Zhao, Xiang-Dong Shi, Fu-Xing Li, Qi-Bin Sun, Ping Li

“…The use of orbital harmonics as features for HBSs proves to be a practical approach that significantly reduces the computational cost of neural networks. RNNs show excellent performance in recognizing this type of time series data. …”
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Extended radical resection and chest wall reconstruction for a pulmonary sarcomatoid carcinoma: a case report by Yingzhi Zhao, Shaohua Xie, Haoqian Zheng, Kaixin Zhang, Xin Gao, Wenwu Liu, Wei Dai, Hongfan Yu, Qiuling Shi, Bin Hu, Qiang Li, Tianpeng Xie, Xing Wei

“…The novel aspect of this case lies in the individualized chest wall reconstruction for a large defect, using cost-effective materials that offered satisfactory structural support and postoperative recovery, thereby providing a valuable reference for similar future surgical interventions.…”
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Global Burden and Risk Factors of Stroke in Young Adults, 1990 to 2021: A Systematic Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Min Zhang, Zhiping Long, Peifang Liu, Qi Qin, Heli Yuan, Yukun Cao, Yanjie Jia, Xiao Liu, Yue Yu, Yi Wu, Bing Pei, Jingyu Ye, Maoqing Wang, Fan Wang

“…Given regional and sociodemographic index variations in risk factors, targeted and cost‐effective policies and interventions are urgently needed to reduce stroke burden in this demographic.…”
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Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery for Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery: A Systematic Review of Key Elements and Advancements by Simon Goecke, Leonard Pitts, Martina Dini, Matteo Montagner, Leonhard Wert, Serdar Akansel, Markus Kofler, Christian Stoppe, Sascha Ott, Stephan Jacobs, Benjamin O’Brien, Volkmar Falk, Matthias Hommel, Jörg Kempfert

“…Despite protocol variability, these programs were associated with reduced morbidity, shorter hospital stays (intensive care unit-stay reductions of 4–20 h to complete omission, and total length of stay by ≥1 day), and cost savings of up to EUR 1909.8 per patient without compromising safety. …”
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The efficacy of atorvastatin on inflammation and coagulation markers in high-risk thrombotic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a randomized controlled trial by Budi Setiawan, Widi Budianto, Tri Wahyu Sukarnowati, Daniel Rizky, Eko Adhi Pangarsa, Damai Santosa, Aru Wisaksono Sudoyo, Tri Indah Winarni, Ignatius Riwanto, Rahajuningsih Dharma Setiabudy, Catharina Suharti

“…Clinical use of thromboprophylaxis is recommended, however its usage is limited due to bleeding complications, more cost associated, and reluctance to receive anticoagulant injections. …”
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