Validity and reliability of the Persian version of the SARC-F questionnaire among Iranian older adults by Sanay Toloueinasab, Ahmad Delbari, Marjan Haghi, Vahid Rashedi, Zhale Zandieh

“…The SARC-F questionnaire was developed as a brief, self-reported, and cost-effective tool for screening sarcopenia. This study aims to translate and culturally adapt the SARC-F questionnaire into Persian and evaluate its psychometric properties for older adults attending outpatient geriatric clinics. …”
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Modulating biochar compositions to maximize synergy between contaminant binding and transformation: the critical role of carbonates and implications for in situ groundwater remedia... by Lin Duan, Zicui Gong, Yang Li, Tianchi Cao, Tong Zhang, Wei Chen

“…Abstract Dealing with groundwater impacted by persistent, low-concentration chlorinated solvents is a major challenge for site remediation, as technologies designed for fast contaminant removal or destruction often are not cost-effective. For long-term plume management, in situ contaminant sequestration using carbonaceous materials is a more viable strategy. …”
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Traditional vs. modified Ringer lactate-based del Nido cardioplegia impacts on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: Results from a prospective,... by Kachoueian Naser, Janghorban Salimeh, Gorjipour Farhad, Torkashvand Majid, Mahjoob Mohammad Parsa, Aslani Hossein, Mehrabanian Mohamadjavad, Gorjipour Fazel

“…The major component of the del Nido cardioplegia solution, Plasma-Lyte A, is difficult to obtain in Iran due to high cost. The objective of the current study was to study if the lactated Ringer’s solution as the base for del Nido solution (LR DN) usage is a viable option as a substitute for Plasma-Lyte A in adult patients presenting for CABG surgery. …”
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Understanding physical activity participation among underserved women: a mixed-methods cross sectional study using an ecological framework by Jude Ominyi, Andrew Clifton, Aaron Nwedu

“…Key barriers included chronic health conditions (Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.50), caregiving responsibilities (OR = 0.56), low self-confidence (OR = 0.49), and cost (OR = 0.59). Qualitative findings revealed intersecting challenges, such as cultural expectations, modesty norms, family criticism, lack of safe infrastructure, and inconsistent PA programme availability. …”
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Advancements in Chemiresistive and Electrochemical Sensing Materials for Detecting Volatile Organic Compounds in Potato and Tomato Plants by Toshiou Baba, Lorenzo Gabriel Janairo, Novelyn Maging, Hoshea Sophia Tañedo, Ronnie Concepcion, Jeremy Jay Magdaong, Jose Paolo Bantang, Jesson Del-amen, Alvin Culaba

“…Through a literature review, this study reviews VOC responses to fungi, bacteria, and viruses, and compares non-composite and hybrid chemiresistive and electrochemical sensors based on sensitivity, selectivity, detection limits, response time, robustness, cost-effectiveness, and biocompatibility. A superstructure bridging materials science, plant pathology, AI, data science, and manufacturing is proposed, emphasizing three strategies: sensitivity, flexibility, and sustainability. …”
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MyμAlbumin: A Cutting-Edge Immunoturbidity-Based Device with Real-Time and Seamless Data Transmission for Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease at the Point of Care by Wanna Chaijaroenkul, Napaporn Youngvises, Artitaya Thiengsusuk, Tullayakorn Plengsuriyakarn, Jakkrapong Suwanboriboon, Kridsada Sirisabhabhorn, Wanchai Meesiri, Kesara Na-Bangchang

“…Its high sensitivity (LOQ = 5 mg/L) positions MyμAlbumin as a highly viable and cost-effective tool for clinical use. Additionally, the device supports real-time, seamless data transmission, making it ideal for integration into remote healthcare settings.…”
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Platform for Distributed 3D Gaming by A. Jurgelionis, P. Fechteler, P. Eisert, F. Bellotti, H. David, J. P. Laulajainen, R. Carmichael, V. Poulopoulos, A. Laikari, P. Perälä, A. De Gloria, C. Bouras

“…For pervasive gaming in various environments like at home, hotels, or internet cafes, it is beneficial to run games also on mobile devices and modest performance CE devices avoiding the necessity of placing a noisy workstation in the living room or costly computers/consoles in each room of a hotel. …”
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MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF DECISION SUPPORT IN THE PROBLEMS OF LOGISTICS NETWORKS OPTIMIZATION by Володимир Валентинович Безкоровайний, Оксана Михайлівна Драз

“…The practical use of the proposed models and procedures will reduce the time and capacity complexity of decision support technologies, and through the use of the proposed selection procedures - to improve their quality across a variety of functional and cost indicators.…”
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Practical and Compact Guided Mode Resonance Sensing System for Highly Sensitive Real-Time Detection by Yen-Song Chen, Devesh Barshilia, Chia-Jui Hsieh, Hsun-Yuan Li, Wen-Hsin Hsieh, Guo-En Chang

“…The proposed detection system not only offers improved user-friendliness and cost efficiency but also delivers an enhanced performance, making it ideal for scientific and industrial applications, including biosensing and optical metrology, where precise polarization control is crucial.…”
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Development of a Broad-Spectrum Antigen-Capture ELISA Using Combined Anti-p26 Polyclonal and Monoclonal Antibodies for Detection of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus by Haibing Liang, Bingqian Zhou, Zhe Hu, Xiaoyu Chu, Xuefeng Wang, Cheng Du, Xiaojun Wang

“…The assay is simple, rapid, and cost-effective, making it suitable for both laboratory research and clinical applications. …”
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Energy Efficiency of Agroforestry Farms in Angola by Oloiva Sousa, Ludgero Sousa, Fernando Santos, Maria Raquel Lucas, José Aranha

“…A comprehensive understanding of the energy balance allows farmers to assess the true cost-effectiveness of their operations, identify energy inefficiencies, and implement more effective strategies to maximise productivity while minimising environmental impacts.…”
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Integrated thermal and battery management for electric vehicles: Experimental validation and simulation-based optimization of lithium-ion batteries by Pujari Harish Kumar, Gayathri Raju, Mohit Bajaj, Nallolla Chinna Alluraiah, Pasala Gopi, Sunil Kumar Pulumithi, Reshma Gopi Remabhai, Rashmi Gangadhar, Ievgen Zaitsev

“…This novel approach bridges the gap between cutting-edge cooling techniques and intelligent battery management, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for next-generation EV battery systems. …”
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Bridging Global Disparities in Breast Cancer Care: External Validation Study of the MD Anderson “Nomogram To Predict Positive Sentinel Lymph Nodes After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy” a... by Vishal Farid Raza FCPS, Ayesha Ehsan FCPS, Amina Iqbal Khan FACS

“…This study externally validates its accuracy in a sample of Pakistani women and assesses its implications for cost effective breast cancer care in a resource limited setting. …”
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Removal of E. coli O157:H7 coliform bacteria from sewage wastewater using silver doped borate bioglass by Bassant I. Elsaba, Ashraf Elsayad, Yasser S. Rammah, Hosam Salaheldin

“…In conclusion, silver-doped BG is a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and highly recommended technology for SWW purification from fecal coliform bacteria and therefore, can be used for reclamation and other non-drinking water.…”
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Development of Polydopamine–Chitosan-Modified Electrochemical Immunosensor for Sensitive Detection of 7,12-Dimethylbenzo[a]anthracene in Seawater by Huili Hao, Chengjun Qiu, Wei Qu, Yuan Zhuang, Zizi Zhao, Haozheng Liu, Wenhao Wang, Jiahua Su, Wei Tao

“…This innovative approach offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for the in situ rapid monitoring of trace carcinogens in marine environments, potentially advancing the field of marine pollutant detection technologies.…”
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Can “Attenuation Subtraction”, a Computed Tomography Scan‐Based Factor, be Used as a Predictor of High‐Risk Esophageal Varices in Cirrhotic Patients? A Retrospective Cohort Study... by Mohammad Mersad Mansouri Tehrani, Nasser Bahari, Kian Goudarzi, Faeze Salahshour, Babak Shekarchi, Mohammad Masih Mansouri‐Tehrani, Majid Nouri

“…While current guidelines recommend screening for EVs, existing procedures are often invasive, costly, and occasionally unreliable. This study aims to develop a CT‐based predictor for identifying high‐risk esophageal varices group (HRG) in cirrhotic patients, offering a noninvasive, safe, and cost‐effective alternative that integrates seamlessly into routine follow‐up without requiring additional resources or time. …”
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Sortilin‐Mediated Rapid, Precise and Sustained Degradation of Membrane Proteins via mRNA‐Encoded Lysosome‐Targeting Chimera by Xin Chang, Xinyu Qiu, Xiaoning Tong, Shaoju Gan, Weicheng Yi, Sitao Xie, Xiangsheng Liu, Chao Zuo, Weihong Tan

“…However, challenges persist, including limited degradation precision due to the broad distribution of lysosome‐targeting receptors (LTRs), as well as the high cost and complexity of recombinant protein production or chemical synthesis. …”
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Mechanisms of citric acid as a green inhibitor on mitigating strength deterioration of cemented sulfur-containing tailings backfill by Aiping Cheng, Zhishuai Wang, Xinpeng Li, Shibing Huang, Zuyang Ye

“…The research result delivers a cost-effective protocol for safe disposal of sulfur-containing tailings.…”
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Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiproliferative activities of aqueous extract from Calamintha nepeta L. leaves by Nadia Salhi, Hamza El Finou, Hicham Mohti, Zine el Abidin Saibari, Virginie Bito, Abdelhamid Zaid, Lhoussaine El Rhaffari

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Comparing retro-cue benefit mechanisms in visual working memory: completely valid vs. highly valid retro-cues by Qiang Liu, Lijing Guo, Dan Nie, Kai Fu, Chaoxiong Ye

“…In the 80% cue validity condition, a significant retro-cue cost (RCC) was observed, indicating that participants selectively discarded uncued items from VWM. …”
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