Comparison of topical estrogen and platelet-rich plasma injections in the treatment of postmenopausal vaginal atrophy by Ufuk Atlihan, Can Ata, Onur Yavuz, Huseyin Aytug Avsar, Selcuk Erkilinc, Tevfik Berk Bildaci

“…BackgroundPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) is considered safe and is a low-cost, simple, natural, and minimally invasive method for vaginal rejuvenation. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis and Optimization of Day-Ahead Scheduling: Influence of Wind Power Generation and Electric Vehicle Flexibility by Guocheng Li, Cong Wang, Jian Zheng, Zeguang Lu, Zhongmei Zhao, Jinglan Cui, Shaocong Bi, Xinyu Gao, Xiaohu Yang

“…Consequently, the total load cost associated with the ordered charging mode decreases by 29.69%, 25.96%, and 43.71%, respectively, for summer, winter, and transition seasons.…”
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Diagnostic value of circular RNAs as promising hematological biomarkers in acute myeloid leukemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Amir Hossein Aghayan, Yasin Mirazimi, Zahra Sadat Hosseini, Mohammad Rafiee

“…Our systematic review and meta-analysis suggest the analysis of circRNAs expression as promising and valuable biomarkers related to the diagnosis of AML and also can be helpful in the diagnosis of AML patients as a noninvasive and low-cost method.…”
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Trans amplifying mRNA vaccine expressing consensus spike elicits broad neutralization of SARS CoV 2 variants by Abhinay Gontu, Sougat Misra, Shubhada K. Chothe, Santhamani Ramasamy, Padmaja Jakka, Maurice Byukusenge, Lindsey C. LaBella, Meera Surendran Nair, Bhushan M. Jayarao, Marco Archetti, Ruth H. Nissly, Suresh V. Kuchipudi

“…Conventional mRNA vaccines face cost and scalability challenges, prompting the exploration of alternative platforms like trans-amplifying (TA) mRNA that offer advantages in safety, manufacturability, and antigen dose optimization. …”
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Hydrothermal Signatures Discovered in Outcropping Rocks of the Los Humeros Geothermal Field (Mexico): A Geochemometric Exploration Case Study by D. Yáñez-Dávila, E. Santoyo, E. González-Partida, Kailasa Pandarinath, G. Santos-Raga, Sumit Mishra, Z. G. Gómez-Salgado

“…Three areas characterised by a higher permeability were identified, for the first time, from low-cost analyses of rock samples by using energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. …”
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Current status of aquaculture in the Peruvian rainforest: case of Ucayali by Roberto Orlando Quesquén-Fernández, Gloria Albina Gutiérrez-Romero, Alison Estefh Cabrera-Simon, Lidia Silvana Samaniego-Pipo

“…In addition, due to the high cost of feed, they also use natural feed, increasing the average culture time by two months. …”
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Effect of Protease Supplementation in Diets with or Without Copper Sulfate and Formaldehyde on the Standardized Digestibility of Amino Acids in Broiler Chickens by Ingryd Palloma Teodósio da Nobrega, Levy do Vale Teixeira, Vitor Barbosa Fascina, Letícia Cardoso Bittencourt

“…With the growing demand for sustainable and cost-effective poultry production, optimizing nutrient utilization is crucial. …”
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Oil removal from wastewater with biomass-derived hydrochars laboratory insights by Chengyu Wang, Wangze Xiao, Qinqin Li, Xiaochun Tian, Jinlong Xu, Kangle Ding

“…These findings suggest that modified NBH offers a cost-effective, efficient solution for oily wastewater treatment.…”
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LEAD-YOLO: A Lightweight and Accurate Network for Small Object Detection in Autonomous Driving by Yunchuan Yang, Shubin Yang, Qiqing Chan

“…The accurate detection of small objects remains a critical challenge in autonomous driving systems, where improving detection performance typically comes at the cost of increased model complexity, conflicting with the lightweight requirements of edge deployment. …”
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Structural, optical and photoluminescence studies of reddish-orange emitting K2Ba3(P2O7)2:Ti3+ nanophosphor by Katumalla Josephus Alex Libnah, Chopparapu Aswini, Nakka Chinna Anjaneyulu, Alluru Gopala Krishna, Renduchintala Venkata Satya Sai Nagoji Ravikumar

“…Phosphate-based low-cost luminescent materials are promising light sources. …”
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Integrating AI and statistical methods for enhancing civil structural practices: current trends, practical issues, and future direction by Asraar Anjum, Meftah Hrairi, Abdul Aabid Shaikh, Noorfazrina Yatim, Maisarah Ali

“…The review delves into case studies and real-world applications, showcasing the potential of these methods to create more resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructures. It critically examines the limitations and scalability of these techniques, identifying gaps in current research and practical challenges in real-world applications. …”
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Compost amendments up to one inch restore dry rangeland soil health by Eva Stricker, Emily Cornell, Zach Withers

“…Our results provide guidance for grassland managers to make cost–benefit analyses for using compost in their own situations. …”
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AI-Powered Simultaneous Multi-Vehicle Speed Estimation for Intelligent Traffic Monitoring in Developing Regions Using YOLOv7 and DeepSORT by Ahmed Merrad, Walid Daoud, Aissa Dalouli, Boubakeur Latrech, Abdelkader Nabil Nouri

“… The development of intelligent, cost-effective vehicle speed monitoring systems is critical for enhancing road safety, improving traffic regulation, and enabling efficient law enforcement particularly in developing regions with limited infrastructure. …”
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Flexibility Resource Planning and Stability Optimization Methods for Power Systems with High Penetration of Renewable Energy by Haiteng Han, Xiangchen Jiang, Yang Cao, Xuanyao Luo, Sheng Liu, Bei Yang

“…Case study analyses demonstrate that, compared to single-resource configurations, the proposed coordinated planning of multiple flexibility resources can significantly reduce the total system cost and markedly improve system resilience under fault conditions.…”
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Combination of Phase-Sensitive OTDR and Michelson Interferometer for Nuisance Alarm Rate Reducing and Event Identification by Sheng Liang, Xinzhi Sheng, Shuqin Lou, Yan Feng, Kangning Zhang

“…Our proposed wavelength-division multiplexing of a <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\varphi$</tex-math></inline-formula>-OTDR and an MI is simple and low cost, no complicated algorithm is required, and only one sensing fiber is needed; therefore, it is an interesting exploration of multiplexing of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\varphi$</tex-math></inline-formula>-OTDR and interferometers.…”
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An Investigation into the Effects of Frailty and Sarcopenia on Postoperative Anesthesia Recovery and Complications Among Geriatric Patients Undergoing Colorectal Malignancy Surgery by Rüştü Özdemir, Ferda Yaman

“…We investigated the impacts of frailty and sarcopenia on postoperative recovery, complications, and discharge time, while also identifying a cost-effective, bedside-accessible USG parameter for diagnosing sarcopenia among patients assessed using the “Sonographic Thigh Adjustment Ratio” method. …”
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Extended prenatal and postnatal home visits in a vulnerable area in Sweden—a pilot study by Kuo Zhe Chin, Bertil Marklund, Sven Kylén, Sofia Dalemo

“…Home visits to families with new-born babies are a cost-effective way to identify and strengthen vulnerable families. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of COVID-19 preventive measures among pregnant women in antenatal clinics in western Kenya by Everlyne Delylah Ondieki, Hellen Cherono Barsosio, Elizabeth Omondi Obinge, Shehu Shagari Awandu

“…Focus group discussions revealed that poor COVID-19 vaccine uptake was caused by vaccine myths and misconceptions, whereas the cost of masks, the smell of soaps and sanitizers and inadequate space in the clinics and workplaces were identified as barriers to COVID-19 prevention practices. …”
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Internet-based acceptance and commitment therapy programme ‘Happiness Mom’ for well-being: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Yuka Kobayashi, Norito Kawakami, Kotaro Imamura, Yuki Sekiya, Natsu Sasaki, Kanami Tsuno, Kazuhiro Watanabe, Daisuke Nishi

“…If the intervention programmes are found to be significantly beneficial, the programmes can be made available for all working mothers with preschool children in Japan.Discussion This study will contribute to the development of an internet-based self-care programme that is effective, feasible, low cost and accessible to improve the well-being of working mothers.Trial registration number UMIN000039918.…”
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Development of Co-Amorphous Systems for Inhalation Therapy—Part 1: From Model Prediction to Clinical Success by Eleonore Fröhlich, Aurora Bordoni, Nila Mohsenzada, Stefan Mitsche, Hartmuth Schröttner, Sarah Zellnitz-Neugebauer

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: ML has been shown to be a suitable tool to predict COAMSs that can be developed for TB treatment by inhalation to save time and cost during the experimental screening phase.…”
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