Design and Fabrication of Micro-Electromechanical System (MEMS)-Based μ-DMFC (Direct Methanol Fuel Cells) for Portable Applications: An Outlook by Divya Catherin Sesu, Ganesan Narendran, Saraswathi Ramakrishnan, Kumaran Vediappan, Sankaran Esakki Muthu, Sengottaiyan Shanmugan, Karthik Kannan

“…We examine techniques such as microfabrication, material selection for membranes and electrodes, and integration challenges in small-scale devices, in addition to issues like methanol crossover, low efficiency at high methanol concentrations, thermal management, and the cost of materials. The advancements in micro-DMFC stacks and prototype developments are presented, and the challenges relating to micro-DMFCs are also identified and reviewed in detail. …”
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Test Results of a Polymer Radiator of MTZ-80 Tractor Cooling System by O. N. Didmanidze, R. T. Khakimov, E. P. Parlyuk, N. A. Bol’shakov

“…Global car manufacturers wish to increase the number of manufactured products, reduce their cost and labor input. The choice of research areas, design and technological developments in radiator construction is an extremely important and urgent task, due to the mass production of radiators for tractors and automobiles on the one hand, and the favorable development prospects of these interrelated industries, on the other. …”
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Optimizing Farmers’ and Intermediaries’ Practices as Determinants of Food Waste Reduction Across the Supply Chain by Abdelrahman Ali, Yanwen Tan, Shilong Yang, Chunping Xia, Wenjun Long

“…The findings can inform policymakers and agribusiness managers in designing cost-efficient strategies for reducing PHL and promoting sustainable food systems.…”
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A Deep Learning Approach to Evaluating SISO-OFDM Channel Equalization by Saja S Hanoon, Hasan F Khazal, Thamer M Jamel

“…ZF is often used to acquire a channel equalizer because of its inexpensive cost and lack of statistical expertise; nonetheless, ZF has a large equalizer error. …”
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Systemic measures on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in animal husbandry enterprises. A review by I. V. Petrunina, N. A. Gorbunova

“…Eco-economic methods for assessing emissions of harmful gases in production of animal husbandry products are considered and the necessity of developing simpler cost-effective technologies for quantitative assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and a search for solutions to preserve favorable climate is emphasized. …”
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Qualifier les espaces urbains à Dakar, Sénégal by Marion Borderon, Sébastien Oliveau, Vanessa Machault, Cécile Vignolles, Jean-Pierre Lacaux, Alphousseyni N’Donky

“…Studies on urban spaces require detailed information with a high quality. This has a cost that limits its availability in less developed countries and makes researchers dependent on existing resources. …”
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Using 'sentinel' plants to improve early detection of invasive plant pathogens. by Francesca A Lovell-Read, Stephen Parnell, Nik J Cunniffe, Robin N Thompson

“…However, while sentinel hosts exhibit faster disease progression and so allow pathogens to be detected earlier, this often comes at a cost: faster disease progression typically promotes earlier onward transmission. …”
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Abaca Fibers on Reinforced Concrete: Evaluation of Workability, Mechanical, and Durability-Related Properties by Armando Arvizu-Montes, Stefany Alcivar-Bastidas, María José Martínez-Echevarría

“…These fibers, known for their renewability, low cost, and life-cycle superiority, exhibit technical advantages such as light weight and high tensile strength. …”
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Development and validation of a clinical and computerised decision support system for management of hypertension (DSS-HTN) at a primary health care (PHC) setting. by Raghupathy Anchala, Emanuele Di Angelantonio, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Oscar H Franco

“…Decision support systems (DSS) could provide an adequate and cost-effective means to improve the management of hypertension at a primary health care (PHC) level in a developing country, nevertheless evidence on this regard is rather limited.…”
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Human dimensions in flood risk management: Exploring risk perception and climate change considerations among engineers in the US by Mohammad Pourmatin, Elham Ajorlou, Ali Farhadzadeh, Majid Ghayoomi, Elizabeth Hewitt

“…Due to an increase in natural hazards, the cost of physical damage to local infrastructure has grown significantly. …”
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Mechanical performance of recycled PVC window frames: An experimental and numerical investigation by Oumaima Ait Khouya, EL Hassan Sebbar, Latifa Elfarissi, Najma Laaroussi

“…PVC window frames are commonly used in the construction industry due to their durability, low cost, and ease of maintenance. However, with growing environmental concerns and the shift towards a circular economy, replacing virgin PVC with recycled materials in such applications has become a critical area of research. …”
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Surgical treatment of varicose vein using the tumescent technique of local anesthesia by Bjelanović Zoran, Leković Ivan, Drašković Miroljub, Mišović Sidor, Veljović Milić

“…The economic aspect is a very important component because the cost of this method is significantly lower than that of a classical surgical treatment of varicose veins.…”
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Dual‐Doped Graphene Quantum Dots to Promote Long‐Life Aqueous Zn‐ion Batteries by Qianyi Ma, Anna Chen, Michael Fowler

“…This provides another novel and cost‐effective path for the SEI design of aqueous Zn‐ion batteries.…”
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Coffee Waste as a Potential Adsorbent for Peat Water Treatment by Rahma Amalia, Sarah Fiebrina Heraningsih, Oki Alfernando, Sri Mundarti, Muhammad Haviz, Nadia Elvina, Sonia Nizal Putri, Resi Lisma Kinasih, Asmara, Yuzi Chantika Pratama, Ahmad Fadhilah Ashidiqie

“…These findings support the use of CWA as a sustainable and low-cost adsorbent for improving peat water quality. …”
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The Use of an Erector Spinae Plane Block for Perioperative Pain Management for a Neonatal Thoracotomy in a Resource-limited Setting: A Case Report by Mellissa Delcont, Eunice Kageha, Amos Zacharia, Richard Hubbard

“…This case highlights that low-risk, low-cost, and easily teachable regional anesthetic techniques such as ESP blocks offer an excellent option in a multitude of surgical settings.…”
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Antipsychotics use in the community of Thessaloniki, Greece by Papaioannidou Paraskevi, Kasviki Paschalina

“…Under the current financial crisis in Greece, an effort has been made by the Greek health authorities to encourage generic prescribing, in order to lower medicinal cost. The purpose of this work was to study antipsychotics use, and to calculate utilization of generics in antipsychotics sales in a sample from the medicines market of Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece. …”
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High Spatiotemporal Resolution River Networks Mapping on Catchment Scale Using Satellite Remote Sensing Imagery and DEM Data by Peng Li, Yun Zhang, Cunren Liang, Houjie Wang, Zhenhong Li

“…This study is expected to provide a cost‐effective alternative to accurately mapping global river networks and advance our understanding of the changes and drivers of river systems.…”
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Fabrication and Evaluation of Dimenhydrinate Taste Masked Granules Using Eudragit Polymer Coating by Ahmad Hadipour Kelidsari, Neda Salimi, Yousef Javadzadeh, Zahra Hesari

“…The techniques used to prepare the granules and coat them are low-cost and easily applicable, so they can be produced on an industrial scale.…”
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Innovative Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) System for Bcycles: Design, Implementation and Control by Ahmet Kağızman, Fehmi Can Ay, Bengisu Kilinç, Talha Enes Ercan, Volkan Sezer

“…Notable for its compact design, low cost, and user-friendly assembly, this system also optimizes performance and comfort by offering multiple driving modes that dynamically adapt to user preferences or changing riding conditions. …”
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Multifaceted applications of dye-saturated biochar: Agronomic amelioration, thermochemical valorization, and catalytic efficacy in advanced environmental remediation paradigms by Sandra Ramachandran, Anshuman Gupta, Neelaambhigai Mayilswamy, Amrita Nighojkar, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian

“…Sewage sludge-derived biochar (SSB) has emerged as a cost-effective and versatile adsorbent, attributed to its high surface area, hierarchical porosity, and diverse surface functional groups, which facilitate superior dye adsorption under both batch and continuous flow systems. …”
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