Minimizing the Number of Spans for Terrestrial Fiber-Optic Systems Using Quasi-Single-Mode Transmission by Jian Zhao, Inwoong Kim, Olga Vassilieva, Tadashi Ikeuchi, Wei Wang, He Wen, Guifang Li

“…We show that quasi-single-mode transmission in few-mode fibers (FMFs) can reduce the number of spans for a fixed transmission distance and, consequently, the cost per bit for terrestrial transmission systems by minimizing both the Capex and Opex. …”
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Training of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents in Virtual Surgical Planning: A Feasibility Study Comparing Open-Source Freeware and Commercially Available Software for Mandib... by Bert Rombaut, Matthias Ureel, Benjamin Van der Smissen, Nicolas Dhooghe, Renaat Coopman

“…<i>Conclusion:</i> We believe OSF can be a cost-effective alternative compared to CAS for the training of surgical residents to gain insight in complex surgeries and to better understand CAD limitations and possibilities.…”
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Use of Biochar and Industrial Hemp for Remediation of Heavy-Metal-Contaminated Soil: Root Uptake and Translocations for Cd, Pb, and Zn by Sophie Sward, Kristofor R. Brye, David M. Miller, Dietrich V. Thurston

“…Phytoremediation has been reported as a more energy-efficient, and therefore cost-effective, method of environmental restoration compared to traditional remediation methods for heavy-metal-contaminated soils. …”
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Nature-driven blue-emissive N, S-CDs: Harnessing sequential “switch-off-on” fluorescence signals for detection of chrysin and Al³⁺ along with cellular imaging versatility by Maha Mohammad Abdel-Monem, Mohamed I. Walash, Asmaa Kamal El-Deen

“…The proposed sensing platform provides several merits, including simplicity, cost-efficiency, long-lasting stability, high selectivity, and exceptional sensitivity. …”
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Hardware-in-loop implementation of an adaptive MPPT controlled PV-assisted EV charging system with vehicle-to-grid integration by Surabhi Singh, Hari Om Bansal

“…In addition, the designed bidirectional charging system maximizes solar energy collection, minimizes the charging cost, and improves grid stability through demand balancing. …”
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Digital OFDM-PON Based on Delta&#x2013;Sigma Modulation Employing Binary IM-DD Channels by Cai Li, Rong Hu, Haibo B. Li, Ming Luo, Qi Yang, Shaohua Yu

“…Neither the analog-to-digital converter (ADC)/digital-to-analog converter (DAC) nor the linear modulator&#x002F;detector are required, which means the proposed system can be fulfilled by employing cost-effective 10- or 40-Gb&#x002F;s binary optics and electronics. …”
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Inpatient outcomes among children with Down syndrome: a Kids’ Inpatient Database study by Po-Yang Tsou, Yu-Hsun Wang, Ignacio E. Tapia

“…Secondary outcomes were non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV), length of hospital stay (LOS), and inflation-adjusted cost of hospitalization (IACH). Multivariable logistic regression models were used to ascertain associations between Black race and outcomes. …”
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Estimating oxygen needs for childhood pneumonia in developing country health systems: a new model for expecting the unexpected. by Beverly D Bradley, Stephen R C Howie, Timothy C Y Chan, Yu-Ling Cheng

“…<h4>Background</h4>Planning for the reliable and cost-effective supply of a health service commodity such as medical oxygen requires an understanding of the dynamic need or 'demand' for the commodity over time. …”
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Maximizing the combustion phenomenon with reduced emission of a compression ignition engine fulled with Dunaliella salina biodiesel and hydrogen blends by V. Hariram, R. Sathishbabu, J. Godwin John, Nandagopal Kailiappan, K. Vijayakumar, E. Sangeeth Kumar, K. Kamakshi Priya

“…Additionally, the study of cost of operation on H2 induction was also investigated.…”
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Developing Shuffled Frog-Leaping Algorithm (SFLA) Method to Solve Power Load-Constrained TCRTO Problems in Civil Engineering by Xingyu Tao, Heng Li, Chao Mao, Chen Wang, Jeffrey Boon Hui Yap, Samad Sepasgozar, Sara Shirowzhan, Timothy Rose

“…This study aims to develop a modified shuffled frog-leaping algorithm (SFLA) approach in project scheduling to aid decision-makers in identifying the best Pareto solution for time-cost-resource trade-off (TCRTO) problems under the constraint of precedence, resource availability, and on-site peak electricity power load. …”
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An analytic research and review of the literature on practice of artificial intelligence in healthcare by Salma Mizna, Suraj Arora, Priyanka Saluja, Gotam Das, Waled Abdulmalek Alanesi

“…However, AI adoption faces technical challenges related to data quality and bias, ethical and privacy concerns, regulatory and legal considerations, and issues of cost and accessibility. Future trends include advances in AI algorithms and robotics, integration with emerging technologies, and the potential for wider applications in healthcare and rehabilitation. …”
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Public perceptions of artificial intelligence in healthcare: ethical concerns and opportunities for patient-centered care by Kaila Witkowski, Ratna B. Dougherty, Stephen R. Neely

“…In addition, decision self-efficacy was associated with higher levels of comfort with AI, but there were also concerns about losing decision-making control, workforce changes, and cost concerns. A small majority of participants mentioned that AI could be useful for doctors and lead to more equitable care but only when used within limits. …”
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Ab Initio Accuracy Neural Network Potential for Drug-Like Molecules by Manyi Yang, Duo Zhang, Xinyan Wang, BoWen Li, Linfeng Zhang, Weinan E, Tong Zhu, Han Wang

“…The advent of machine learning (ML) in computational chemistry heralds a transformative approach to one of the quintessential challenges in computer-aided drug design (CADD): the accurate and cost-effective calculation of atomic interactions. …”
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Shear Performance of UHPC-NC Composite Structure Interface Treated with Retarder: Quantification by Fractal Dimension and Optimization of Process Parameters by Runcai Weng, Zhaoxiang He, Jiajie Liu, Bin Lei, Linhai Huang, Jiajing Xu, Lingfei Liu, Jie Xiao

“…Prefabricated Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) and cast-in-place Normal Concrete (NC) composite members are increasingly used in bridge engineering because they combine high performance with cost-effectiveness. The bond at the UHPC-NC interface is critical as it directly impacts the composite structure’s safety. …”
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Multi-contrast machine learning improves schistosomiasis diagnostic performance. by María Díaz de León Derby, Charles B Delahunt, Ethan Spencer, Jean T Coulibaly, Kigbafori D Silué, Isaac I Bogoch, Anne-Laure Le Ny, Daniel A Fletcher

“…Overall, this work shows that the use of DF and BF increases the performance of ML models on images from devices with low-cost optics, while retaining the portability, power, and time-to-results of the WHO's diagnostic TPP. …”
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Development of a risk assessment software for cumulative effect by Effah Kwabena Antwi, Gifty Osei, Wiafe Owusu-Banahene, John Boakye-Danquah, Prisca-Maria Okafor, Kobina Korankye, Akua Nyamekye Darko, Priscilla Toloo Yohuno (Apronti)

“…Despite these strengths, the RAFCE's reliance on spreadsheet-based manual data entry and calculations, coupled with the absence of collaborative features, increases the risks of human error and inflates operational costs including time taken to complete an RA.This paper proposes a software implementation of RAFCE to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the RA process. …”
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Clinical and economic impact of a large language model in perioperative medicine: a randomized crossover trial by Yu He Ke, Bernard Soon Yang Ong, Liyuan Jin, Jacqueline Xiu Ling Sim, Chi Ho Chan, Chai Rick Soh, Danny Jon Nian Wong, Nan Liu, Ban Leong Sng, Daniel Shu Wei Ting, Su Qian Yeo, Marcus Eng Hock Ong, Hairil Rizal Abdullah

“…This study evaluates the impact of PEACH (PErioperative AI CHatbot), an LLM-based clinical decision support system, on documentation efficiency, quality, user acceptance, and cost-effectiveness in preoperative consultations. …”
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Dry-printed carbon nanotube film based electrochemical immunosensor for total testosterone detection by Narender Kumar Joon, Jane Besong-Ndika, Elisa Mikkonen, Ville Rajala, Samuel Dulay, Ilkka Varjos

“…The sensing platform utilizes a cost-effective, roll-to-roll processed carbon nanotube (CNT) film as a scaffold. …”
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Over the counter use of topical corticosteroid for skin conditions among patients before attending skin specialist clinic in Nepal: A qualitative study. by Yogesh Poudyal, Nishika Aryal, Anuja Rajbhandari, Mukti Ghimire, Sanjaya Acharya, Shristi Raut, Bishal Joshi, Sunil Pokharel, Phaik Yeong Cheah, Bipin Adhikari

“…In addition, access factors (e.g., distance, cost, time), convenience factors (e.g., ease of presenting at the drug store compared to skin clinic) also influenced the choice for OTC. …”
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GWSC-SegMamba: Gate Wavelet Spatial Convolution Enhanced State Space Model for Multi-Temporal Agricultural Land Segmentation by Yohanes Fridolin Hestrio, Aprinaldi Jasa Mantau, Wisnu Jatmiko

“…The design processes temporal sequences with linear computational cost, incurring about 8-10% additional computational overhead relative to the basic SegMamba and demonstrating enhanced scalability properties compared to transformer-based approaches. …”
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