An integrated geospatial modelling framework of hybrid microgrid sizing for rural electrification planning by Berino Francisco Silinto, Darlain Edeme, Silvia Corigliano, Aleksandar Dimovski, Marco Merlo, Christian Zuidema, André Faaij

“…This work presents an integrated geospatial energy modelling framework based on an extended tool, the GISEle (GIS for rural electrification) model, which aims for a least-cost energy solution. GISEle is an open-source tool supporting rural electrification planning strategies and challenges through optimal hybrid microgrid integration. …”
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Towards resilient operation of microgrid: A distributionally robust frequency-security constrained method by Lun Yang, Miaomiao Li, Xiaoyu Cao, Chen Zhang, Qiuwei Wu, Zitong Zhang

“…In this paper, we propose a distributionally robust frequency-security constrained near real-time operation (DR-FSC-nRTO) model to determine power outputs and reserve capacities of diesel generators, wind turbines and batteries, and load shedding with total cost minimization while maintaining frequency security if a power disturbance occurs. …”
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Superior Sodium Metal Anodes Enabled by 3D Hierarchical Metallic Scaffolds with Enhanced Sodiophilicity by Chong Chen, Rui Yang, Jie Zhu, Wenjiao Yao, Yongbing Tang

“…Abstract Sodium‐metal batteries (SMBs) are regarded as key for next‐generation energy storage due to their high theoretical energy and potential cost effectiveness. However, Na‐metal systems remain challenging by critical barriers, including severe Na dendrites growth and infinite huge volume change, which limit the feasibility of SMBs. …”
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Integrated Energy Storage Systems for Enhanced Grid Efficiency: A Comprehensive Review of Technologies and Applications by Raphael I. Areola, Abayomi A. Adebiyi, Katleho Moloi

“…This study emphasizes circular economy principles, advocating for mandates like the EU’s 70% lithium recovery target to reduce raw material costs by 40%. Despite reliance on static cost projections and evolving regulatory landscapes, the MCDA framework’s dynamic adaptation mechanisms, including sensitivity analysis for carbon taxes (USD 100/ton CO₂-eq boosts hydrogen viability by 25%), ensure scalability across diverse grids. …”
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Bridging Connectivity Gaps: HAP-Based Network With Parallel FSO-RF Transmission for Ubiquitous Internet Access by Ramy Samy, Fayez Gebali, Hong-Chuan Yang, Fang Xu, Khaled M. Rabie, Basem M. ElHalawany

“…High-altitude platform (HAP)-based networks can be a flexible and cost-effective alternative to satellite systems for future connectivity. …”
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The use of brain-machine interface, motor imagery, and action observation in the rehabilitation of individuals with Parkinson's disease: A protocol study for a randomized clinical... by Kátine Marchezan Estivalet, Tatiana Salayaran de Aguiar Pettenuzzo, Natália Lopes Mazzilli, Luis Fernando Ferreira, Fernanda Cechetti

“…Both MI and AO are low-cost, enabling personalized interventions that physiotherapists and occupational therapists can readily replicate in practice. …”
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The Validity and Reliability of the My Jump Lab Artificial Intelligence Application by Lee Bridgeman, Bailey Cameron, James Steele

“…Given the significant differences in cost for these two methods, teams on a budget may interested in trialling the MJL app.   …”
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A Review of Hybrid Three-Level ANPC Inverters: Topologies, Comparison, Challenges and Improvements in Applications by Xiaobin Mu, Hao Chen, Xiang Wang, Weimin Wu, Houqing Wang, Liang Yuan, Henry Shu-Hung Chung, Frede Blaabjerg

“…Considering the cost, efficiency, power density, and other issues of the power electronic system, many papers have mixed the wide-bandgap (WBG) power devices, mainly SiC MOSFET and GaN FET/HEMT, with Si IGBT/MOSFET in the three-level active neutral-point clamped (T-ANPC) topology, forming the hybrid T-ANPC (HT-ANPC) topology. …”
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ScarNet: Development and Validation of a Novel Deep CNN Model for Acne Scar Classification With a New Dataset by Masum Shah Junayed, Md Baharul Islam, Afsana Ahsan Jeny, Arezoo Sadeghzadeh, Topu Biswas, A. F. M. Shahen Shah

“…The optimizer, loss function, activation functions, filter and kernel sizes, regularization methods, and the batch size of the proposed architecture are tuned so that the classification performance is maximized while minimizing the computational cost. Experimental results demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed method with accuracy, specificity, and kappa score of 92.53%, 95.38%, and 76.7%, respectively.…”
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Optimizing travel route for medical services during evacuation: A network and shared mobility perspective by C.Y. Lam, A.M. Cruz, A. Fujiwara

“…A numerical example demonstrates how this model effectively minimizes overall travel costs while incorporating a time-sensitive schedule for medical transportation.…”
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Microplastic accumulation and reduction in shellfish (Polymesoda bengalensis) using NaCl solution by Deswati Deswati, Emriadi Emriadi, Aura Monica Selfi, Fitri Wiya Elsa, Suparno Suparno, Putra Adewirli

“…These findings highlight the potential of NaCl treatment as a cost-effective method for reducing MP contamination in shellfish, contributing to improved seafood safety and providing insights into MP pollution management in aquatic ecosystems.…”
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Design Guidelines for Material Extrusion of Metals (MEX/M) by Karim Asami, Mehar Prakash Reddy Medapati, Titus Rakow, Tim Röver, Claus Emmelmann

“…This study introduced a systematic framework to develop practical design guidelines specifically for filament-based material extrusion of metals (MEX/M), an additive manufacturing (AM) process defined by ISO/ASTM 52900. MEX/M provides a cost-efficient alternative to conventional manufacturing methods, which is particularly valuable for rapid prototyping. …”
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Single-cell encoded gene silencing for high-throughput combinatorial siRNA screening by Feng Guo, Xianglin Ji, Chuxiao Xiong, Hailiang Sun, Zhenghua Liang, Richard Yan-Do, Baowen Gai, Feng Gao, Linfeng Huang, Zhongping Li, Becki Yi Kuang, Peng Shi

“…This approach enables orders of magnitude reduction in time and cost associated with largescale siRNA screening, and resolves key insights to siRNA pharmacology that are not permissive to existing methods.…”
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Efficiency improvement of graphene/AlGaAs/GaAs Schottky junction solar cells by minimizing optical losses through front and rear surface texturing by Farzaneh Shahnooshi, Ali A. Orouji

“…These findings underscore the effectiveness of front surface texturing and BSF layer optimization in achieving high-performance and cost-effective ultrathin GaAs solar cells.…”
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Understanding Medical 4.0 implementation through enablers: An integrated multi-criteria decision-making approach by Md Nahid Akhtar, Abid Haleem, Mohd Javaid, Mohd Vasif

“…A comprehensive set of evaluation criteria is proposed, encompassing cost-effectiveness, adaptability, risk mitigation, Data Privacy, interoperability, ease of implementation, stakeholder acceptance, environmental impact, supplier and partner compatibility, and regulatory compliance. …”
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Safety profiles of biosimilars vs. their EU reference products: INNs (adalimumab, bevacizumab, trastuzumab, rituximab, infliximab, etanercept) by Valentin Kopanarov, Tatyana Benisheva, Radoslava Naydenova, Veska Gergova, Dimitar Dimitrov, Dobriana Sidjimova, Hristo Mateev

“…This study evaluates the safety profiles of biosimilar medicinal products (MPs) compared to their reference counterparts within the European Union (EU). Biosimilars, cost-effective alternatives to original biologics, enhance patient access to vital treatments. …”
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Determination of the area index of lettuce leaves with a monocular camera by Laimonas Kairiūkštis, Başak Yalçıner, Emre Özkul

“…Through the combination of object detection using the YOLOv4 algorithm and area estimation using the HSV colour space and leaf area index, accurate and cost-effective size calculations have been achieved. …”
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Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics: Transforming Supply Chain and Sustainable Manufacturing to Achieve SDGs Agenda by Gohar Mahmood, Azeem Ahmad Khan, Shahid Mahmood, Muhammad Adnan Ali

“…Such efforts can enhance operational reliability, cost effectiveness and sustainability of the environment. …”
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Leveraging pleiotropy to discover and interpret GWAS results for sleep-associated traits. by Sung Chun, Sebastian Akle, Athanasios Teodosiadis, Brian E Cade, Heming Wang, Tamar Sofer, Daniel S Evans, Katie L Stone, Sina A Gharib, Sutapa Mukherjee, Lyle J Palmer, David Hillman, Jerome I Rotter, Craig L Hanis, John A Stamatoyannopoulos, Susan Redline, Chris Cotsapas, Shamil R Sunyaev

“…Genetic association studies of many heritable traits resulting from physiological testing often have modest sample sizes due to the cost and burden of the required phenotyping. This reduces statistical power and limits discovery of multiple genetic associations. …”
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A Lightweight Two-Step Detection Method for Real-Time Small UAV Detection by Sungkyu Jung, Jaeyeon Jang, Chang Ouk Kim

“…However, several major challenges remain in this domain, including the difficulty of detecting small UAVs and the increased computational cost associated with achieving performance improvements for deep learning models. …”
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