Multi-Template Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Coupled with a Solid-Phase Extraction System in the Selective Determination of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Envir... by David Aurelio-Soria, Giaan A. Alvarez-Romero, Maria E. Paez-Hernandez, I. Perez-Silva, Miriam Franco-Guzman, Gabriela Islas, Israel S. Ibarra

“…A simple, fast, and low-cost pre-concentration methodology based on the application of multi-template molecularly imprinted polymers (mt-MIP) in a solid-phase extraction system coupled with capillary electrophoresis was developed for the determination of naproxen, diclofenac, and ibuprofen in environmental water samples. …”
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Using heat recovered from drain water and exhaust gases to enhance heat pump performance - Numerical study with economic and environmental insights by Rabih Murr, Jalal Faraj, Hicham El Hage, Mahmoud Khaled

“…Results indicate that all proposed systems outperform the basic air-to-air heat pump, with the configuration ''D-C-UP-E-EG-C-DOHP''—using both drain and exhaust gas heat recovery—achieving the highest coefficient of performance (32.5 at -5 °C, 34.6 at 0 °C, and 37 at 5 °C) and electric energy savings (526.7 kWh/month at -5 °C, 426.7 kWh/month at 0 °C, and 337.2 kWh/month at 5 °C). Additionally, cost and environmental impact analyses for Lebanon show substantial savings and reduced CO₂ emissions, with the ''D-C-UP-E-EG-C-DOHP'' system yielding the highest monetary savings ($68.5/month at -5 °C, $55.5/month at 0 °C, and $43.9/month at 5 °C) and emissions reductions (373.9 kg CO₂/month at -5 °C, 302.9 kg CO₂/month at 0 °C, and 239.4 kg CO₂/month at 5 °C). …”
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A Multi-Well Method for the CD138 and AML/MDS FISH Testing of Multiple Biomarkers on a Single Slide in Multiple Myeloma and AML/MDS Patients by Frank Tambini, Melanie Klausner, Victoria Stinnett, Jen Ghabrial, Azin Nozari, William Middlezong, Brian Phan, Micheal Phan, Laura Morsberger, Patty Long, Ying S. Zou

“…Conclusions: The multi-well approach enhances the accessibility to comprehensive biomarker analysis, reducing both the processing time and costs. Beyond MM and AML/MDS, this technique holds promise for use with other hematological malignancies with limited sample volumes, offering an efficient, cost-effective solution for precision diagnostics.…”
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Design and test on vibration reduction for knife driving device of combine harvester by Wang Zhiming, Ma Guang, Lü Pengmin, Chen Ni

“…In the knife driving system of combine harvester, a slider-crank mechanism with a simple structure is used for driving the cutter bar. A low-cost balance mass is generally used in this mechanism to offset the unbalanced force for vibration reduction. …”
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Artificial Neural Network Prediction on negative and positive activation energy of magnetohydrodynamic nanofluid flow with multiple slips by Shovan Sarkar, Hiranmoy Mondal, Prabir Kumar Kundu

“…Artificial neural network model can provide real-time predictions, so it can play an important role in process control, optimization and reducing computational cost. All of the previous study has focused on positive activation energy but in our current study we have considered the negative and positive activation energy together. …”
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Carrier-Envelope Offset Frequency Stabilization of a Thin-Disk Laser Oscillator via Depletion Modulation by Jose R. C. Andrade, Norbert Modsching, Ayhan Tajalli, Christian M. Dietrich, Sven Kleinert, Fabian Placzek, Bernhard Kreipe, Stephane Schilt, Valentin J. Wittwer, Thomas Sudmeyer, Uwe Morgner

“…The new method which only requires an additional AOM demonstrates a scalable and cost-effective method for CEO stabilization of high-power laser oscillators.…”
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Modeling Reductions in Liver Fat: Comparing Noninvasive Tests to Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Proton Density Fat Fraction by Santos Carvajal-Gonzalez, Theresa Tuthill, Vincent Wai-Sun Wong, Amy Lauren Ashworth, Zeid Kayali, Céline Fournier-Poizat, Neeta B. Amin

“…We aimed to assess the clinical utility of alternative, cost-efficient approaches for assessing liver fat changes and their relationship with MRI-PDFF changes. …”
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Organophosphorus pollutant degradation in wastewater using the microscale zero-valent iron/O3 process: optimization, performance, and mechanism by Zhenpeng Cai, Yujia Xiang, Boyi Cong, Yang Liu, Shuai Yang, Ningruo Wang, Heng Zhang, Yuzhong Wang, Bo Lai

“…This study not only establishes the mZVI/O3 process as a robust, cost-effective, and environmentally sound approach for OP degradation but also offers substantial promise for practical wastewater treatment applications. …”
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Recent development on optimization of bio-cementation for soil stabilization and wind erosion control by Jia He, Yang Liu, Lingxiao Liu, Boyang Yan, Liangliang Li, Hao Meng, Lei Hang, Yongshuai Qi, Min Wu, Yufeng Gao

“…The use of soybean urease can be a cost-effective solution for carbonate precipitation and bio-cementation, which is named SICP. …”
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Adaptive biases-incorporated latent factorization of tensors for predicting missing data in water quality monitoring networks by Xuke Wu, Xuke Wu, Lan Wang, Lan Wang, Miao Ge, Miao Ge, Jing Jiang, Jing Jiang, Yu Cai, Bing Yang, Bing Yang

“…Water quality monitoring networks equipped with multiple low-cost electrochemical and optical sensors generate abundant spatiotemporal data for water authorities. …”
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Wide-Bandgap Subcells for All-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives by Qiman Li, Wenming Chai, Xin Luo, Weidong Zhu, Dazheng Chen, Long Zhou, He Xi, Hang Dong, Chunfu Zhang, Yue Hao

“…Despite significant progress, challenges remain regarding scalability, long-term stability under illumination, and cost-effective fabrication. Future research directions include the development of lead-reduced perovskites, machine learning-guided material discovery, and scalable deposition techniques. …”
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The Diagnostic Accuracy of an Abbreviated vs. a Full MRI Breast Protocol in Detecting Breast Lobular Carcinoma: A Single-Center ROC Study by Francis Zarb, Deborah Mizzi, Paul Bezzina, Leanne Galea

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Abbreviated breast MRI protocols have been proposed as a faster and more cost-effective alternative to standard full protocols for breast cancer detection. …”
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AuNP/Magnetic Bead-Enhanced Electrochemical Sensor Toward Dual Saliva Alzheimer’s Biomarkers Detection by Pengcheng Zhao, Jieyu Wang, Hongju Mao, Lin Zhou, Zhenhua Wu, Yunxing Lu, Teng Sun, Jianan Hui, Guowu Ma

“…The compact and integrated design eliminates reliance on bulky instrumentation and enables user-friendly operation, establishing a promising platform for portable, cost-effective AD screening and monitoring.…”
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Using invasive weed (Bidens pilosa L.) as a feed supplement to promote Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) health by Nantaporn Sutthi, Eakapol Wangkahart, Wipavee Thaimuangphol, Prasoborn Rinthong, Laorsri Sanoamuang

“…Repurposing this plant as a functional feed ingredient presents a sustainable, cost-effective approach for aquaculture. This study evaluated the effects of adding dietary B. pilosa leaf ethanol extract on growth performance, immune responses, gene expression, and disease resistance in Nile tilapia. …”
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Industrial-scale fractionation of fava bean, chickpea, and red lentil: A comparative analysis of composition, antinutrients, nutrition, structure, and functionality by Ruixian Han, Yan Wang, Zhanming Yang, Stuart Micklethwaite, Martin Mondor, Evi Paximada, Alan Javier Hernández-Álvarez

“…Despite higher levels of antinutritional factors, dry fractionation emerges as a promising, cost-effective, and sustainable technology to produce legume protein concentrates with improved functionality and nutritional quality comparable to those obtained by wet-fractionated.…”
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Development of lignin-derived carbon from black liquor for conductive carbon material by Joni Prasetyo, Diah Kusmardini, Nelis Cahyani Gulo, Ronaldus Heritarto, Firman Tri Ajie, Sun Theo Constan Lotebulo Ndruru, Galuh Wirama Murti, Agus Salim Afrozi, Auring Rachminisari, Hikmat Hikmat, Rhahmasari Ismet

“…This study demonstrates the significant potential of utilizing lignin from black liquor as a low-cost electrode material for high-performance energy storage.…”
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Pioneering advances in waste-derived catalysts for next-generation zinc-air batteries by Ganesan Subbiah, Beemkumar Nagappan, Shweta Sharma, Krishna Kumar Shukla, Mahit Vineshkumar Jain, Tapas Kumar Mohapatra, Ritesh Pratap Singh, K. Kamakshi Priya

“…Zinc–air batteries (ZABs) are increasingly recognized as formidable contenders for advanced energy storage systems due to their high theoretical energy density, cost-effective zinc anodes, and environmental sustainability. …”
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Effect of Biological Denitrification Inhibitor on N₂O Emissions from Paddy Soil and Microbial Mechanisms by Longfei Wang, Kaikuo Wu, Furong Xiao, Ping Gong, Yan Xue, Yuchao Song, Ruizhuo Wang, Zhijie Wu, Lili Zhang

“…Therefore, this study conducted a 21-day incubation experiment using low-cost proanthocyanidins (containing procyanidins) and paddy soil with high organic matter content in Northeast China to explore the effects of proanthocyanidins on N₂O emissions and related microorganisms in paddy soil. …”
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Determination of the positioning accuracy of industrial manipulators using a digital photo/video camera by N. V. Norkina, F. A. Mevis

“…The method makes it possible to effectively carry out large series of measurements and meets the following parameters: the absence of physical points of contact between the measuring system and the robot manipulator, satisfying the accuracy of measurements, ease of operation with measuring equipment, low cost of measuring equipment. The work was presented at the XLV International youth scientific conference Gagarin readings, MATI, Moscow, Russia, 2019. and was awarded a diploma. …”
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High-Resolution Wide-Beam Millimeter-Wave ArcSAR System for Urban Infrastructure Monitoring by Wenjie Shen, Wenxing Lv, Yanping Wang, Yun Lin, Yang Li, Zechao Bai, Kuai Yu

“…To monitor buildings in a city scenario, ArcSAR must be lightweight; have a high resolution, a mid-range (around a hundred meters), and low power consumption; and be cost-effective. In this study, a novel high-resolution wide-beam single-chip millimeter-wave (mmwave) ArcSAR system, together with an imaging algorithm, is presented. …”
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