A Universal and Versatile Zwitterionic Coating for Blood‐Contacting Catheters with Long Lengths and Complex Geometries by Tong Zhang, Tian Liang, Qichao Pan, Shouyan Zhang, Shuhua Zhang, Zhi Geng, Bo Zhu

“…This study demonstrates a cost‐efficient, mechanically viable, and universal zwitterion coating approach for long and complex catheters with near‐zero fouling, super anticoagulation, and selective biocapturing. …”
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Evaluation of Selection Criteria of Clinicians in the Treatment of Osteoporosis, OSTREQ Research in Türkiye by Emir Gökhan Kahraman, Barış Önder Pamuk, Servet Akar, Aliye Tosun

“…However, rheumatologists scored significantly higher than endocrinologists on “health system and cost” (p=0.034). Conclusion: The Turkish OSTREQ questionnaire is a valid, reliable tool for evaluating factors in osteoporosis treatment decisions. …”
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Habitat connectivity modeling for urban conservation planning: A case study of pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) in Hamilton County, Ohio, USA by Ruijia Hu, Susanna T.Y. Tong

“…The small stepping stones we identified could form least-cost corridors that connect large habitat patches, thereby enhancing species’ accessibility to forest resources and promoting its long-distance dispersal across the landscape. …”
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Fault current limiting dynamic voltage restorer for power quality improvement in distribution system (case study: air force feeder) by Yechale Amogne, Efrata Admas, Wondifraw Asmare Alemu

“…The proposed device intended to deliver increased dynamic performance, a cost-effective, compact and a quick response time to network outages. …”
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Prevalence of achlorhydria in an Asian population detected using Congo red staining during routine gastroscopy: 22 years’ experience from a single centre by Pradermchai Kongkam, Kamthorn Phaosawasdi, Yingluk Sritunyarat, Chawin Lopimpisuth, Nutbordee Nalinthassanai, Yongkasem Vorasettakarnkij

“…Staining Congo red on gastric mucosa can be safely and routinely incorporated into the OGD procedure for early detection of AC. We recommended a low-cost screening test such as serum vitamin B levels for screening only in patients aged 50 and over.…”
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Determination of the Chemical Oxygen Demand Using a Cu‐Au Anisotropic Nanoalloy‐Modified Screen‐Printed Electrode: A Sustainable and Sensitive Solution by Federica Simonetti, Francesca Polli, Roberta Di Costanzo, Leonardo Nichele, Giulia Simonetti, Jang‐Yeon Hwang, Marco Agostini, Franco Mazzei, Rosaceleste Zumpano

“…Tested on real wastewater samples, the sensor delivered results closely aligned with standard COD methods, with a detection limit of 11 μM and response time of only 5 min. This portable, cost‐effective sensor provides a promising solution for sustainable on‐site COD analysis, enhancing water quality management and environmental monitoring.…”
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Training Large Models on Heterogeneous and Geo-Distributed Resource with Constricted Networks by Zan Zong, Minkun Guo, Mingshu Zhai, Yinan Tang, Jianjiang Li, Jidong Zhai

“…Besides, a mixed-precision pipeline method is used to reduce the cost of inter-cluster communications. We evaluate HGTrainer on heterogeneous connected clusters with popular large language models. …”
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HEIGHTENING SORGHUM NITROGEN UPTAKE WHILE MAINTAINING OPTIMAL SOIL NUTRIENT LEVELS THROUGH MINERAL FERTILISER APPLICATION by Riziki MWADALU, Benson MOCHOGE, Maina MWANGI, Harun GITARI

“…Balancing nutrient inputs with crop removal is crucial in reducing the build-up of nutrients and minimises nutrient losses through different pathways, thus reducing the cost of production. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of N and P fertiliser on sorghum N uptake at Kampi ya Mawe (KYM) in Makueni County and Katumani (KAT) in Machakos County, Kenya. …”
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Characterization of the poro-mechanical properties of synthetic coquinas using 3D imaging techniques by Francisco José Rodrigues da Silva Junior, Raquel Quadros Velloso, Sidnei Paciornik, Marcos Henrique de Pinho Maurício, Alexandr Zhemchuzhnikov

“…This study presents a reproducible, cost-effective method for creating synthetic coquinas, providing new insights into the stress surrounding carbonate formations and enhancing understanding of petroleum reservoirs.…”
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Autonomous Lightning Strike Detection and Counting System Using Rogowski Coil Current Measurement by Arthur F. Andrade, Giovanny M. B. Galdino, Ronimack T. Souza, Newton S. S. M. Fonseca, Antonio F. Leite Neto, Edson G. Costa, Eden L. Carvalho Junior

“…The results demonstrate that the proposed system represents a practical and cost-effective solution for lightning monitoring in remote areas, contributing to enhanced data collection for engineering studies and improved reliability of electrical infrastructure.…”
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Raman spectroscopic analysis of skin as a diagnostic tool for Human African Trypanosomiasis. by Alexandre Girard, Anneli Cooper, Samuel Mabbott, Barbara Bradley, Steven Asiala, Lauren Jamieson, Caroline Clucas, Paul Capewell, Francesco Marchesi, Matthew P Gibbins, Franziska Hentzschel, Matthias Marti, Juan F Quintana, Paul Garside, Karen Faulds, Annette MacLeod, Duncan Graham

“…Recent advances have improved the cost, sensitivity and portability of Raman spectroscopy technology for non-invasive medical diagnostics, making it an attractive tool for gambiense-HAT detection. …”
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Two-sided Energy Storage Cooperative Scheduling Method for Transmission and Distribution Network Based on Multi-agent Attention-deep Reinforcement Learning by CHEN Shi, ZHU Yujie, LIU Yihong, XU Liuchao, TANG Guodeng

“…Energy storage idle time is reduced by 7 hours per day, and renewable energy integration increases by 6.81 MWh per day.ConclusionsThe experimental results show that the proposed method effectively reduces the total alliance cost, increases the economic benefits for all alliance participants, improves the utilization rate of idle energy storage devices, and promotes the integration of wind power and other renewable energy sources.…”
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Pigments from Microorganisms: A Sustainable Alternative for Synthetic Food Coloring by Akshay Chavan, Jaya Pawar, Umesh Kakde, Mekala Venkatachalam, Mireille Fouillaud, Laurent Dufossé, Sunil Kumar Deshmukh

“…Finally, the challenges and future directions of microbial pigment production are covered, including the need for cost-effective production, regulatory acceptability, and the potential of genetic engineering and fermentation-based technologies to enhance pigment yield and quality.…”
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Experimental Study on Mechanical Differences Between Prefabricated and Cast-In Situ Tunnel Linings Based on a Load-Structure Model by Li-Ming Wu, Hong-Kun Li, Feng Gao, Zi-Jian Wang, Bin Zhang, Wen-Jie Luo, Jun-Jie Li

“…With the accelerated development of urban underground spaces, prefabricated tunnel linings have become a research focus due to their advantages in construction efficiency and cost effectiveness. However, issues such as stress concentration at joints and insufficient overall stability hinder their broader application. …”
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Complexity Measures for Quantifying Changes in Electroencephalogram in Alzheimer’s Disease by Ali H. Husseen Al-Nuaimi, Emmanuel Jammeh, Lingfen Sun, Emmanuel Ifeachor

“…Thus, there is a need for accurate, low-cost, and easy to use biomarkers that could be used to detect AD in its early stages. …”
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X-raying the enablers and barriers of e-learning in higher education institutions: a systematic review by Babawande Emmanuel Olawale, Bunmi Isaiah Omodan, Khalid Saddiq

“…Data were extracted and analysed using thematic analysis to categorise the enablers and barriers identified in the literature.ResultThe review identified several key enablers of e-learning, including technological advancement, diverse learning resources, flexibility and accessibility, and cost-effectiveness. Conversely, barriers such as lack of motivation and self-discipline, technical issues, faculty resistance to change, and inadequate technological infrastructure were also prominent. …”
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An Electro-Magnetic Log (EML) Integrated Navigation Algorithm Based on Hidden Markov Model (HMM) and Cross-Noise Linear Kalman Filter by Haosu Zhang, Liang Yang, Lei Zhang, Yong Du, Chaoqi Chen, Wei Mu, Lingji Xu

“…In addition, compared with the traditional DVL (Doppler velocity log), EML has the advantages of great concealment, low cost, light weight, small size, and low power consumption.…”
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Advances in Mounting Structures for Photovoltaic Systems: Sustainable Materials and Efficient Design by Luis Angel Iturralde Carrera, Leonel Díaz-Tato, Carlos D. Constantino-Robles, Margarita G. Garcia-Barajas, Araceli Zapatero-Gutiérrez, José M. Álvarez-Alvarado, Juvenal Rodríguez-Reséndiz

“…This article addresses the technical, aesthetic, and strategic problem of the limited attention paid to design and selection of materials in photovoltaic system (PSS) support structures despite their direct impact on the efficiency, durability and economic viability of these systems. As the costs of modules and electronic components continues to decrease, the structural elements acquire greater weight in the total cost and long-term performance. …”
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Flexible photovoltaic generation strategy for Rome Technopole by Gianluigi Bovesecchi, Federico Andreozzi, Marcello Petitta, Marco Pierro, Richard Perez, Cristina Cornaro

“…Achieving 80 % self-generation would currently require 28 years, but this could drop to 9 years if 2050 technology costs are reached by 2030.…”
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Diagnostic Value of Faecal M2PK and FIT in Colorectal Cancer Screening by Farahnaz Joukar, Mohammad Saghafi, Sara Yeganeh, Soheil Hassanipour, Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei

“…Considering that nowadays non-invasive tests like M2PK are cost-effective and easy to perform than colonoscopy, they can be used in the first stage of screening and this can be a great step in monitoring individuals and identifying pre-cancerous lesions.…”
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