Mechanistic Insights into Glycerol Oxidation to High-Value Chemicals via Metal-Based Catalysts by Junqing Li, Ying Tu, Kelin He, Chao Chen, Lixing Liang, Chongze Ruan, Qitao Zhang

“…., Pt, Pd, Au), noted for their high efficiency and selectivity, and cost-effective alternatives, such as Ni, Cu, and Fe. …”
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Is it beneficial to the state to provide insulin-treated diabetic patients with public funds for self-monitoring blood glucose? by Larisa Dmitrievna Popovich, Marina Vladimirovna Shestakova, Elena Georgievna Potapchik, Alexander Yur'evich Mayorov, Olga Konstantinovna Vikulova

“…To evaluate economic burden, the epidemiological burden was translated into monetary terms using cost-of-illness. Economic benefits were defined as reductions in economic burden. …”
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Discovering the relationship between attributes of facial masks and review rating in online customer reviews using Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) by Inmaculada Aparicio-Aparicio, Maria-Arantzazu Ruescas-Nicolau, Lirios Dueñas, José Luis Sánchez-Jiménez, M.Luz Sánchez-Sánchez, Enrique Alcántara

“…This research supports the use of topic modeling combined with advanced ML techniques and XAI in analyzing online customer reviews to offer a time- and cost-effective method. It aids in understanding product attributes influencing satisfaction for product design and improvement, especially in the dynamic context of face mask preferences and purchasing decisions.…”
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Variable-Ratio Mode-Insensitive 1 × 2 Power Splitter Based on MMI Couplers and Phase Shifters by Fang Ren, Wei Chen, Tianwen Zhangsun, Yiying Zhang, Xiaojie Fan, Jianping Wang

“…Mode-division multiplexing (MDM) has been considered as a low-cost and high-density means for high-bandwidth on-chip optical communications in a high-performance computer and a data center. …”
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Lightweight Pepper Disease Detection Based on Improved YOLOv8n by Yuzhu Wu, Junjie Huang, Siji Wang, Yujian Bao, Yizhe Wang, Jia Song, Wenwu Liu

“…This method provides a technical basis for intensive cultivation and management of chili peppers, as well as efficiently and cost-effectively accomplishing the task of identifying chili pepper pests and diseases.…”
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Chaotic dynamics analysis and digital hardware design of the Izhikevich neuron model by Mehdi Nadiri Andabili, Soheila Nazari, Tohid Moosazadeh

“…In order to verify the effectiveness of the suggested hardware in comparison to previous studies, four cost functions are introduced based on operation frequency, power, and errors. …”
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Shape-controlled aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition of iron sulfide thin films using heterocyclic iron(II) dithiocarbamates as single-source molecular precursors by Sixberth Mlowe

“…Iron sulfide (FeS) thin films are promising materials for renewable energy technologies due to their low toxicity, cost-effectiveness, and tunable optoelectronic properties. …”
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IMAGING TECHNIQUES IN ENDODONTIC DIAGNOSIS: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE by Mihaela Salceanu, Anca Melian, Tudor Hamburda, Cristina Antohi, Corina Concita, Claudiu Topoliceanu, Cristian Levente Giuroiu

“…Materials and Methods: A systematic search in scientific databases (PubMed, Web of Science), was performed to review studies from the last two decades on the relevance, benefits and drawbacks of these imaging modalities for the diagnosis of periapical lesions, root fractures, root resorption and other endodontic conditions Conclusions: CBCT is a valuable diagnostic tool in endodontics, offering superior accuracy for complex cases, post-treatment evaluation, and surgical planning; however, due to concerns regarding radiation exposure and cost, it should be used selectively, with digital radiography remaining the first-line imaging modality. …”
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Titanium surface functionalization with calcium-doped ZnO nanoparticles for hard tissue implant applications by Komel Tariq, Nosheen Fatima Rana, Sabah Javaid, Muneeba Khadim

“…Implant-associated infections remain a significant challenge in orthopaedic and dental implants because they frequently result in implant failure, extended hospital stays, reoperations, and increased healthcare costs. Studies have shown that the cost of managing orthopaedic implant infections can range from USD 30,000 to over USD 100,000 per case, depending on severity and required surgical interventions. …”
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Advancing Alzheimer’s disease detection: a novel convolutional neural network based framework leveraging EEG data and segment length analysis by Md Nurul Ahad Tawhid, Siuly Siuly, Enamul Kabir, Yan Li

“…Electroencephalography (EEG) is noninvasive, cost-effective, and has high temporal resolution, making it a promising tool for automated AD detection. …”
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Assessment on Impact of Agricultural Subsidies on Potato Production: Evidence from Syangja, Nepal by Bibas Chaulagai, Isha Nepal, Saroj Yadav, Promise Shrestha, Anish Parajuli, Subheksha Shrestha

“…Major findings of this study reveal substantial improvements: yield increased by 37%, gross margin increased by 85%, and the benefit-cost ratio increased by 72%, following subsidy. Agricultural subsidies also promoted the rapid adoption of modern farming techniques like the use of quality seeds, fertilizers, modern machineries, and improved farming techniques. …”
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A Rare Complication following Thyroid Percutaneous Ethanol Injection: Plummer Adenoma by Roberto Cesareo, Anda Mihaela Naciu, Valerio Pasqualini, Giuseppe Pelle, Silvia Manfrini, Gaia Tabacco, Angelo Lauria Pantano, Alessandro Casini, Roberto Cianni, Andrea Palermo

“…Percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) is a technique used only for benign thyroid nodules, cystic or mixed cystic-solid with a large fluid component. It is a quite low-cost, safe, and outpatient method of treatment. Rare and severe complications have been described after PEI: jugular vein thrombosis and severe ethanol toxic necrosis of the larynx combined with necrotic dermatitis. …”
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Scatter search para problemas de roteirização de veículos com frota heterogênea, janelas de tempo e entregas fracionadas Scatter search for heterogeneous fleet vehicle routing prob... by Patrícia Prado Belfiore, Hugo Tsugunobu Yoshida Yoshizaki

“…Results showed improvements over current solutions in a real case, reducing up to 8% the total cost of the operation.…”
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Improving Seismic Performance of RC Structures with Innovative TnT BRBs: A Shake Table and Finite Element Investigation by Evrim Oyguc, Resat Oyguc, Onur Seker, Abdul Hayir, Jay Shen, Bulent Akbas

“…This integrated experimental-analytical approach offers a robust, cost-effective pathway for upgrading seismically deficient RC structures in earthquake-prone regions.…”
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Payload- and Energy-Aware Tactical Allocation Loop-Based Path-Planning Algorithm for Urban Fumigation Robots by Prithvi Krishna Chittoor, Bhanu Priya Dandumahanti, Abishegan M., Sriniketh Konduri, S. M. Bhagya P. Samarakoon, Mohan Rajesh Elara

“…The Payload and Energy-aware Tactical Allocation Loop (PETAL) algorithm integrates a genetic algorithm to search for waypoint permutations, applies a 2-OPT (two-edge exchange) local search to refine those routes, and leverages an energy cost function that reflects payload weight changes during spraying. …”
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Sustainable Green Economy for a Supply Chain with Remanufacturing by Both the Supplier and Manufacturer in a Varying Market by Rimi Karmakar, Sanat K. Mazumder, Md Billal Hossain, Csaba Balint Illes, Arindam Garai

“…<i>Methods</i>: This study represents a varying market with fuzzy cost components that are then defuzzified with <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi>λ</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula>-integral method. …”
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A study on the non-contact measurement of sunflower disk inclination and its application to accurate phenotypic analysis by Qiang Wang, Kaixuan Li, Zihao Gao, Xinyuan Wei, Yaoyu Li, Yangcheng Lv, Wuping Zhang

“…Addressing the issues of low accuracy, high cost, and the risk of plant damage associated with traditional manual measurement methods, this study proposes a non-contact measurement method combining deep learning and geometric analysis to achieve precise measurement of sunflower flower head tilt angles. …”
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Results of clinical developments of early triple negative breast cancer drug treatment: ASCO-2022 by D. A. Andreev, A. A. Zavyalov

“…Radiogenomics/radioproteomics technologies are a prime example of low-cost diagnostic tools that allow promptly suggesting a personalized tumor portrait in the period before biopsy. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization Framework for Timber-Based Geriatric Facilities: Integrating Material Performance and Spatial Adaptability by Tiexin Dong, Chang Chen, Yuanhe Li, Dongnan Han, Xuming Wang, Yu Duan

“…Lifecycle analysis revealed 14% higher cost-effectiveness through prefabrication advantages and material durability. …”
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Traumatic brain injury: Bridging pathophysiological insights and precision treatment strategies by Yujia Lu, Jie Jin, Huajing Zhang, Qianying Lu, Yingyi Zhang, Chuanchuan Liu, Yangfan Liang, Sijia Tian, Yanmei Zhao, Haojun Fan

“…Future research on traumatic brain injury should focus on personalized treatment strategies, the standardization of techniques, cost-effectiveness evaluations, and addressing the needs of patients with comorbidities. …”
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