Engineering a newly identified alcohol dehydrogenase from Sphingobium Sp. for efficient utilization of nicotinamide cofactors biomimetics by Yichun Zhu, Jieyu Zhou, Xiangyuan Gu, Huiru Wang, Hao Han, Ye Ni

“…Abstract Nicotinamide cofactor biomimetics (NCBs) serve as low-cost alternatives to the expensive NAD(P)+/NAD(P)H, holding significant potential for applications in oxidoreductases. …”
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Insights into crack prevention and property improvement for additively manufactured ultra-high-strength steel structures with complex geometries by Jun Wang, Mark Taylor, Chenglei Diao, Ed Pickering, Jian Qin, Yao Lu, Sonia Martins Meco, Jialuo Ding, Stewart Williams

“…Hybrid wire-arc directed energy deposition (WDED), in which complex features are deposited onto a forged base, offers a cost-effective solution for manufacturing geometrically complex ultra-high-strength steel components, particularly for aerospace applications. …”
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Direct real-time RT-PCR for the detection of dengue virus from patient serum in Lao PDR. by Vilayouth Phimolsannousith, Malavanh Vongsouvath, Padthana Kiedsathid, Manivanh Vongsouvath, Elizabeth A Ashley, Audrey Dubot-Pérès

“…However, it requires prior RNA purification which is costly and time consuming. We evaluated direct RT-qPCR using Luna Universal Probe One-Step RT-qPCR kit (Luna RT-qPCR) for the detection of DENV in sera.…”
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A new journey of fluorescent carbon dots: A shining star in the realm of nucleic acid dyes by Yu Ma, Bin Zhao, Guozhen Yan, Ting Zhou, Zhihua Xu, Zhihan Niu, Zhenghong Xu, Tongtong Zhang, Feng Shi

“…Carbon dots-based nucleic acid dyes, with their low cost, simple synthesis process and high stability, have opened a new path for the field of nucleic acid detection. …”
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Bisphenol A degradation by halotolerant Bacillus HQ-51-Ba from deep sea environment and its metabolic pathway by Xinyu Li, Ruixia Yang, Fengmei Wang, Wucai Zhao, Aifeng Liu, Minggang Zheng, Ling Wang, Yinghua Lou

“…Bacterial degradation is considered to be a cost effective and environmentally friendly method for BPA degradation compared to other treatment methods. …”
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Clinical and economic analysis of treatment sequences with prolgolimab and BRAF/MEK inhibitors in adult patients with metastatic or unresectable cutaneous melanoma by S. K. Zyryanov, K. V. Orlova

“…At the same time, the cost of 1 LYG with a strategy starting with prolgolimab was 156 thousand rubles (5%) lower than the strategy starting with “dabrafenib + trametinib” combination.Conclusion. …”
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Dealloyed nanoporous platinum films: synthesis, characterization, and hydrogen sensing properties by Melike Sener, Ali Altuntepe, Recep Zan, Recep Zan, Necmettin Kilinc

“…Nanoporous platinum (Pt) films are synthesized at room temperature using a straightforward and cost-effective dealloying technique. This method is suitable for producing various nanoporous materials for diverse applications. …”
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Adsorption of cationic dyes on barley straw modified by citric acid: kinetic, equilibrium, and thermodynamic studies by L. M. Soldatkina, M. A. Yanar

“…Barley straw modified by citric acid is a low-cost and eco-friendly adsorbent, however the effectiveness of the adsorbent towards cationic dyes have not yet been examined. …”
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From Plant By-Products to Insects to Shrimp: A Pathway to Sustainable Aquaculture Feed in a Circular Economy by Annalena Barth, Slim Bendag, Patrick Klüber, Daniel Kreft, Patrick Schubert, Dorothee Tegtmeier, Thomas Wilke

“…This study may be of economic importance for future shrimp aquaculture, confirming that BSF can be a central link in the transformation of low-cost plant by-products into high-quality protein sources for sustainable shrimp farming in a circular economy.…”
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A portable retina fundus photos dataset for clinical, demographic, and diabetic retinopathy prediction by Chenwei Wu, David Restrepo, Luis Filipe Nakayama, Lucas Zago Ribeiro, Zitao Shuai, Nathan Santos Barboza, Maria Luiza Vieira Sousa, Raul Dias Fitterman, Alexandre Durao Alves Pereira, Caio Vinicius Saito Regatieri, Jose Augusto Stuchi, Fernando Korn Malerbi, Rafael E. Andrade

“…This dataset addresses the lack of ophthalmological data in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by providing a cost-effective and accessible solution for ocular screening and management. …”
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Utilization of endophytic bacteria for liquid biofertilizer production with a newly designed prototype fermentor for plant improvement by Tanweer Ahmed, Md Shahriar Rahman, Rokanuzzaman, Sibdas Ghosh, Aminur Rahman, Md. Mehdi Hasan, Md. Azizul Haque

“…Endophytic bacteria are a promising source of cost-effective and eco-friendly approaches that are highly desirable for sustainable agriculture. …”
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Comparison of anti-biofilm and cytotoxic activity of Ag/AgO, Ag/Ag2O, and Ag/AgCl nanocomposites synthesized using stem, leaf, and fruit pericarp of Prunus mahaleb L by Zahra Dashtizadeh, Fereshteh Jookar Kashi

“…Abstract The green synthesis of nanoparticles using plant-derived biomolecules provides an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and scalable approach with minimal environmental impact. …”
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The potential of microneedle platforms in addressing pediatric drug delivery challenges: perspectives of healthcare professionals and parents by Heba Y. Raslan, Waleed Faisal, Noura H. Abdellah, Sara A. Abouelmagd, Elsayed A. Ibrahim

“…Results Pediatricians identified key barriers: unsuitable formulations (53%), injection distress (38%), and inadequate strength availability (29%). Cost (59%), therapeutic efficacy (60%), and administration route (53%) dominated prescribing decisions. …”
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Quality by design-assisted green uv-spectrophotometric method development and validation for the quantitative estimation of letrozole by Shahrikh S. Pakali, Mahesh palled, Shailendra S. Suryawanshi

“…With the rising incidence of breast cancer and increased demand for anticancer agents, this study aims to develop a green, cost-effective, and precise UV-spectrophotometric method for Letrozole estimation using Quality by Design (QbD) and Green Analytical Chemistry (GAC) approaches. …”
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Characteristics and economic burden of hospitalized patients with herpes zoster in China, before vaccination by Peng Chen, Zheng Chen, Yi Xiao, Xiang Chen, Ji Li, Yan Tang, Minxue Shen

“…The HZ vaccine was introduced in China for the first time in 2020, and there is a lack of up-to-date information on the hospitalization costs and characteristics prior to vaccination. This study aimed to describe the characteristics and economic burden of HZ inpatients in Hunan Province, China, and analyze the factors influencing the length of stay (LOS) and costs. …”
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Machine learning-based approach for bandwidth and frequency prediction of circular SIW antenna by Md Mahabub Alam, Nurhafizah Abu Talip Yusof, Ahmad Afif Mohd Faudzi, Md Raihanul Islam Tomal, Md Ershadul Haque, Md. Suaibur Rahman

“…Abstract Machine Learning (ML) has significantly transformed antenna design by enabling efficient optimization of geometrical parameters, modeling complex electromagnetic behavior, and accelerating performance prediction with reduced computational cost. This study presents an ML-based approach to accurately predict the resonance frequencies and bandwidth of a novel triple-band circular Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) antenna intended for K- and Ka-band satellite communication. …”
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Ultra-Wideband Signal Generation Based on a Silicon Segmented Mach-Zehnder Modulator by Gangqiang Zhou, Yuyao Guo, Liangjun Lu, Jianping Chen, Linjie Zhou

“…The successful generation of UWB signals poses a significant step in realizing a compact low-cost and low-chirp UWB generator on the silicon photonics platform.…”
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Enhanced Multi-Level Recommender System Using Turnover-Based Weighting for Predicting Regional Preferences by Venkatesan Thillainayagam, Ramkumar Thirunavukarasu, J. Arun Pandian

“…The proposed weighting model assigns weights to participatory data sources based on the turnover cost of the branches, where turnover refers to the revenue generated through total business transactions conducted by the branch. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of copper-loaded hydroxyapatite-alginate microspheres by A. A. Yanovska, S. B. Bolshanina, A. S. Stanislavov, V. N. Kuznetsov, A. B. Mospan, V. Yu. Illiashenko, Yu. V. Rogulsky, Ya. V. Trofimenko, S. N. Danilchenko

“…Hydroxyapatite is a perfect material for biomaterials production due to its high sorption capacity to metal ions, low solubility in water, high stability to oxidisers and reducers, low cost and biocompatibility. Sodium alginate used for microspheres formation due to its cross-linking capability with divalent cations (Cu2+, Ca2+ etc.). …”
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Facilitating laboratory automation using a robot with a simple and inexpensive camera detection system by Rebecca Wienbruch, Nicole Rupp, Ruven Dreischke, Verena Mayer, Isabell Fenske, Rebecca Bauer, Thole Zuchner

“…The second application integrates a deep learning neural network for automated digital display recognition, achieving an in-house error rate of 1.69%, comparable to manual readings. By leveraging low-cost hardware and open-source software available on GitHub, the system is accessible to smaller research facilities, reducing programming complexity and enabling broader adoption of laboratory automation in bioanalytical workflows. …”
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