A novel deep learning radiopathomics model for predicting carcinogenesis promotor cyclooxygenase-2 expression in common bile duct in children with pancreaticobiliary maljunction: a... by Hui-min Mao, Jian-jun Zhang, Bin Zhu, Wan-liang Guo

“…Critical relevance statement Our proposed deep learning radiopathomics model, integrating CT and histopathological images, provides a novel and cost-effective approach to accurately predict biliary cyclooxygenase-2 expression, potentially advancing individualized risk stratification and improving long-term outcomes for pediatric patients with pancreaticobiliary maljunction. …”
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Recovery and investigation of ITO coated-glass substrates from laboratory grade discarded perovskite solar cells for their sustainable reuse by Preeti, Tanushree Majhi, Rajiv K. Singh, Sushil Kumar

“…Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have gained high popularity since their discovery in 2009. With the low-cost solution-based fabrication process, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of PSCs has reached a remarkable 26.1 %. …”
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Experience in construction of monolithic layers of road pavement at sub-zero air temperatures by A. A. Lytkin

“…Replacing the bases of granular materials (crushed stone, gravel, etc.) with monolithic ones reduces the material consumption of the road surface by 20-50%, the cost of construction works by up to 45% and increases the service life of roads by 1.5-2 times. …”
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Physics-informed machine learning for building performance simulation-A review of a nascent field by Zixin Jiang, Xuezheng Wang, Han Li, Tianzhen Hong, Fengqi You, Ján Drgoňa, Draguna Vrabie, Bing Dong

“…To bridge those gaps, this study systematically reviews the state-of-the-art PIML for BPS, offering a comprehensive definition of PIML and comparing it to traditional BPS approaches regarding data requirements, modeling effort, performance, and computational cost. We also summarize the commonly used methodologies, validation approaches, application domains, available data sources, open-source packages, and testbeds. …”
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Energy Efficiency in Network Slicing: Survey and Taxonomy by Adnei Willian Donatti, Marcia Cristina Machado, Marvin Alexander Lopez Martinez, Sabino S. Rogerio Antunes, Eli Carlos Figueiredo Souza, Sand L. Correa, Tiago C. Ferreto, Jose Augusto Suruagy, Joberto S. B. Martins, Tereza Cristina Carvalho

“…As data demand increases and services diversify, ensuring Energy Efficiency (EE) in NS is vital (not only for operational cost savings but also to reduce the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector’s environmental footprint). …”
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From mechanism to applications: Advanced microneedles for clinical medicine by Yuqing Yang, Haifu Sun, Xiao Sun, Yu Wang, Fan Xu, Wenyu Xia, Liang Chen, Manyi Li, Tianke Yang, Yusen Qiao, Dechun Geng

“…Advanced microneedles (MNs) are a series of complex and multifunctional MNs designed for a variety of clinical applications that are not only efficacious but also cost-effective, acceptable, and safe. In light of the potential limitations of conventional drug delivery, including low drug bioavailability and insufficient therapeutic efficiency, as well as the financial burden and discomfort associated with conventional detection, there is a thirst for alternatives. …”
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RNA Interference-Mediated Suppression of <i>GhSP</i> (<i>SELF-PRUNING</i>) Modulates the Plant Architecture of Transgenic Cotton in a Dose-Dependent Manner by Yi Wang, Qinzhao Liu, Wanting Yu, Junmin Chen, Qingwei Suo, Zhong Chen, Jianyan Zeng, Aimin Liang, Jie Kong, Yuehua Xiao

“…The genetic engineering of cotton architecture offers an efficient, environmentally friendly, and low-cost alternative to current field management. Our study aimed to improve the plant architecture of transgenic cotton by the suppression of <i>GhSP</i>, a key flowering repressor, via the RNA interference method. …”
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Malaria Vaccines and Global Equity: A Scoping Review of Current Progress and Future Directions by Rajesh Perumbilavil Kaithamanakallam, Tirath Patel, Bharati Balachandran, Neville Fernandez, Joseph Jillwin, Dharambir Kashyap, Aparna Shivaprasad, Uttam Udayan, Pragnesh Kalyandrug, Aakanksha Aakanksha, Prasanna Honnavar

“…This progress continued with the 2023 approval of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, which is more cost-effective, more potent due it is higher protein content, and easier to manufacture. …”
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The Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Slabs Strengthened by Different Patterns and Percentages of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Plate by Ayad Al-Yousuf, Yaman Sami Shareef Al-Kamaki, Hanadi Abdulridha Lateef, Yasar Ameer Ali, Lateef N. Assi, Rahman S. Kareem, Hadeel Challoob Dekhn

“…This study provides engineers and practitioners with valuable information on choosing appropriate strengthening plans for RC slabs using CFRP plates, leading to more cost-effective and ecologically friendly structural rehabilitation methods.…”
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Generative priors-constraint accelerated iterative reconstruction for extremely sparse photoacoustic tomography boosted by mean-reverting diffusion model: Towards 8 projections by Teng Lian, Yichen Lv, Kangjun Guo, Zilong Li, Jiahong Li, Guijun Wang, Jiabin Lin, Yiyang Cao, Qiegen Liu, Xianlin Song

“…This method is expected to shorten the acquisition time and reduce the cost of photoacoustic tomography, thus further expanding the range of applications.…”
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Challenges and opportunities to minimize the dose in the neurovascular bundles during prostate radiotherapy by Victor J. Brand, Linda Rossi, Maaike T.W. Milder, Femke E. Froklage, Alison C. Tree, Mischa S. Hoogeman, Luca Incrocci

“…Further sparing of the NVB comes at the cost of target coverage, for which a Pareto front could be used as a tool in clinical practise.…”
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Rekayasa E-Aquaculture untuk Pemantauan Tambak Udang secara Realtime dengan Model Multipoint Node by Muhamad Komarudin, Hery Dian Septama, Titin Yulianti, Muhamad Aby Wicaksono

“…The farmer usually, monitor the shrimp pond manually that requires much greater time, effort and cost. The process can be automated with the Internet of Things (IoT) developed in this research. …”
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Artificial intelligence and robotics in education: advantages and challenges by Chernenko Nataliia, Korablov Viktor

“…Certain challenges have been identified: ethical and social issues (the use of AI raises questions of privacy, bias, and impact on employment, which require careful regulation); funding for the implementation process (although the cost of technologies is decreasing, the initial expenses for implementing AI and robotics can be significant for some educational institutions); the necessity of training educators for implementation (adequate training and professional development for educators must be ensured). …”
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Adsorptive removal of organics and nutrients from septic tank effluent using oak wood chip biochar: Kinetic analysis and numerical modeling by Chimdi Muoghalu, Herbert Cirrus Kaboggoza, Swaib Semiyaga, Musa Manga

“…Septic systems, though widely used, often fail, releasing contaminants into the environment. Cost-effective polishing techniques like biochar, a carbon-rich sorbent, can effectively treat septic effluent, protecting the environment and public health. …”
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Utility of CA15-3 as a Tumour Proliferation Marker in Breast Carcinoma Patients: A Cross-sectional Study Protocol by Apoorva Pande, Samarth Shukla, Milind Pande, Suhit Naseri, Saurabh Gawand

“…It aims to establish CA 15-3 as a cost-effective diagnostic tool and refine treatment protocols. …”
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Al-anodizing waste as a supplementary cementitious material for 3D-printed Portland cement by Jairon Gomes da Silveira Júnior, Rafael Dors Sakata, Lucas Onghero, Paulo Ricardo de Matos, Erich David Rodríguez, Lisandro Simão, Antonio Pedro Novaes de Oliveira, Ruan Carlos de Araújo Moura, Carlos Eduardo Maduro de Campos, José Renato de Castro Pessôa, Marcelo Tramontin Souza

“…The findings highlighted several advantages of incorporating AAW into cement-based formulations, such as improved buildability, quick adjustments in rheological properties, prolonged open times, enhanced mechanical performance, cost-effectiveness, and increased sustainability by transforming a commonly discarded material into a valuable resource for civil construction.…”
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Techno-economic-assessment of the methanol synthesis from captured CO2 and modular nuclear power-based electrolysis by Marcello Maria Bozzini, Margherita Signorelli, Emanuele Moioli, Flavio Manenti

“…Prefabricated plants can be easily transported and installed at lower costs and with more flexibility, enabling an easier integration with chemi- cal plants. …”
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Multi-Template Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Coupled with a Solid-Phase Extraction System in the Selective Determination of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Envir... by David Aurelio-Soria, Giaan A. Alvarez-Romero, Maria E. Paez-Hernandez, I. Perez-Silva, Miriam Franco-Guzman, Gabriela Islas, Israel S. Ibarra

“…A simple, fast, and low-cost pre-concentration methodology based on the application of multi-template molecularly imprinted polymers (mt-MIP) in a solid-phase extraction system coupled with capillary electrophoresis was developed for the determination of naproxen, diclofenac, and ibuprofen in environmental water samples. …”
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Using heat recovered from drain water and exhaust gases to enhance heat pump performance - Numerical study with economic and environmental insights by Rabih Murr, Jalal Faraj, Hicham El Hage, Mahmoud Khaled

“…Results indicate that all proposed systems outperform the basic air-to-air heat pump, with the configuration ''D-C-UP-E-EG-C-DOHP''—using both drain and exhaust gas heat recovery—achieving the highest coefficient of performance (32.5 at -5 °C, 34.6 at 0 °C, and 37 at 5 °C) and electric energy savings (526.7 kWh/month at -5 °C, 426.7 kWh/month at 0 °C, and 337.2 kWh/month at 5 °C). Additionally, cost and environmental impact analyses for Lebanon show substantial savings and reduced CO₂ emissions, with the ''D-C-UP-E-EG-C-DOHP'' system yielding the highest monetary savings ($68.5/month at -5 °C, $55.5/month at 0 °C, and $43.9/month at 5 °C) and emissions reductions (373.9 kg CO₂/month at -5 °C, 302.9 kg CO₂/month at 0 °C, and 239.4 kg CO₂/month at 5 °C). …”
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A Multi-Well Method for the CD138 and AML/MDS FISH Testing of Multiple Biomarkers on a Single Slide in Multiple Myeloma and AML/MDS Patients by Frank Tambini, Melanie Klausner, Victoria Stinnett, Jen Ghabrial, Azin Nozari, William Middlezong, Brian Phan, Micheal Phan, Laura Morsberger, Patty Long, Ying S. Zou

“…Conclusions: The multi-well approach enhances the accessibility to comprehensive biomarker analysis, reducing both the processing time and costs. Beyond MM and AML/MDS, this technique holds promise for use with other hematological malignancies with limited sample volumes, offering an efficient, cost-effective solution for precision diagnostics.…”
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