Effect of virtual reality training on dual-task performance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaoyu Wei, Chun Huang, Xinyue Ding, Zhining Zhou, Yufeng Zhang, Xiaofan Feng, Suwang Zheng, Tingting Li, Jiaojiao Lü

“…Inclusion criteria required comparisons between VR training and non-VR control groups, with outcome measures including dual-task cost (DTC), dual-task timed up-and-go (DT-TUG), DT gait parameters (speed, stride length, cadence), and DT cognitive performance. …”
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Estimating of ecological service value for different wetland types based on multi-source data fusion in Ningxia Plain by BO Xiaoyan, MI Wenbao, XU Hao, DONG Jun

“…Mathematic and economic methods were applied, including market value method, carbon tax rate method, shadow project method, development phase coefficient, travel cost method and result parameter method. In order to avoid repeated calculation, wetland ecosystem services were divided into ultimate services and were further used as the gross value of ecosystem services for the wetland.The results showed that in 2014, the total ecosystem service value of wetlands in Ningxia Plain was about 228.22×10⁸ Yuan RMB, accounting for 15% of gross domestic product in Ningxia Plain area, and the middle service value was 125.69×10⁸ Yuan RMB. …”
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Experiment on physical and mechanical properties of tomato seedling pot for automatic vegetable transplanter by Liang Xifeng, Cai Yangyang, Wang Yongwei

“…However, there are some shortcomings in the traditional manual transplanting, such as high labor intensity, low productivity, poor quality and high cost. It is necessary to do some researches on the vegetable transplanters to adapt to the requirements of the mechanization of agricultural production. …”
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A simplified hydroxyurea dosing approach for paediatric sickle cell anaemia in nigeria: addressing emergency care burden and adherence barriers in low-resource settings by Chisom Nri-Ezedi, Nwanneka Ugwu, Arinze Ulasi, Thomas Obiajulu Ulasi

“…Hydroxyurea has proven effective in reducing SCA complications by increasing foetal haemoglobin, but its use in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains limited due to cost, need for regular laboratory monitoring, and concerns about safety. …”
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Impact of a pain education program for people with spinal cord injury who experience neuropathic pain by Nicholas P. Cherup, Kimberly D. Anderson, Marlon L. Wong, Gabriel E. Fernandez, Linda E. Robayo, Kathryn Roach, Roberta Vastano, Eva Widerstrom-Noga, Eva Widerstrom-Noga

“…Future research should continue to develop and individually tailor such programs in this population, as these approaches are low-cost and easily accessible.…”
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3-D-Printed Two-Dielectric Rectangular Waveguide TE₁₀–TE₂₀ Mode Converter by German Torregrosa-Penalva, Benjamin Potelon, Paula Viudes-Perez, Hector Garcia-Martinez, Enrique Bronchalo, Ernesto Avila-Navarro, Cedric Quendo

“…The converter is formed by a single ‘V’ shaped two-dielectric compact solid that can be scaled according to the frequency of operation and to fit inside the targeted RW section. It is a very low-cost light structure easy to fabricate compared to conventional alternatives of mode converters. …”
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Robotic Revolution in Thyroid Surgery: An Umbrella Review of Clinical Outcomes by Si‐Yue Yin, Ping‐Ting Zhou, Zi‐Hui Xie, Chuan‐Lu Shen, Fen‐Fen Li, Bing‐Yu Liang, Yi‐Pin Yang, Zi‐Yue Fu, Jian‐Peng Wang, Yan‐Xun Han, Shan‐Wen Chen, Cong‐Jun Zhang, Ye‐Hai Liu, Yi Zhao, Yu‐Chen Liu

“…Conclusion Robotic surgery choices should balance benefits, costs, and patient needs. As technology and skills improve, efficiency and cost‐effectiveness may increase, expanding its clinical role.…”
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Population-Based Digital Health Interventions to Deliver at-Home COVID-19 Testing: SCALE-UP II Randomized Clinical Trial by Guilherme Del Fiol, Tatyana V Kuzmenko, Brian Orleans, Jonathan J Chipman, Tom Greene, Ray Meads, Kimberly A Kaphingst, Bryan Gibson, Kensaku Kawamoto, Andy J King, Tracey Siaperas, Shlisa Hughes, Alan Pruhs, Courtney Pariera Dinkins, Cho Y Lam, Joni H Pierce, Ryzen Benson, Emerson P Borsato, Ryan C Cornia, Leticia Stevens, Richard L Bradshaw, Chelsey R Schlechter, David W Wetter

“…Digital health interventions based on automated bidirectional SMS text messaging are a simple, scalable, and low-cost strategy to offer access to at-home COVID-19 testing. …”
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An Amorphous (Al_0.12Ga_0.88)₂O₃ Deep Ultraviolet Photodetector by Shu-Bai Liu, Shoou-Jinn Chang, Sheng-Po Chang, Chia-Hsun Chen

“…These results suggest the fabricated amorphous deep UV (Al_0.12Ga_0.88)₂O₃ photodetector herein indicate a cost-effective solution for developing DUV photodetector applications.…”
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Harvesting Optimization, Biomass, and Lipid Content Analysis of Euglena sp. Culture with Ettlia texensis Bioflocculant and Commercial Chitosan by Eko Agus Suyono, Siti Mudrikah, Khalid Erlangga Karilanata, Dedy Kurnianto, Arief Budiman, Nugroho Dewayanto, Renata Adaranyssa Egistha Putri, Brilian Ryan Sadewo, Tia Erfianti

“…Abstract Euglena sp. has a high potential to be developed as biofuel. However, the high cost and energy required for the harvesting process are hindering the production. …”
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Prunus amygdalus var. amara seed extract enhances the antileishmanial activity of miltefosine by Sajjadul Kadir Akand, Areeba Rahman, Rahat Ali, Mohammad Husain, Mohd Danish, Mohammad Rashid Khan, Nemat Ali, Mohd Faiz Akram, Abdur Rub

“…The treatment of this disease is quite challenging due to the high cost, resistance, and toxicity of conventional drugs. …”
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Abstract 280: Risk Factors in 90day Ischemic Stroke Readmissions by Shlee S. Song

“…Idenfification of these risk factors will help inform the next phase of analysis to design data driven interventions to work towards reducing a large driver of healthcare cost.…”
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Accuracy of radiographic pixel linear analysis in detecting bone loss in periodontal disease: Study in diabetic rats by Carlos Roberto Emerenciano Bueno, Doris Hissako Sumida, Marco Antônio Hungaro Duarte, Ronald Ordinola-Zapata, Mariane Maffei Azuma, Gustav Guimarães, Tiago Novaes Pinheiro, Luciano Tavares Angelo Cintra

“…Conclusion: The pixel linear analysis via digital radiography was an accurate, low-cost alternative in detecting alveolar bone loss in this rat model. …”
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Launch Experiment of Microwave Rocket Equipped with Six-Staged Reed Valve Air-Breathing System by Kosuke Irie, Ayuto Manabe, Tomonori Nakatani, Tatsuki Kinoshita, Toshinobu Nomura, Matthias Weiand, Kimiya Komurasaki, Takahiro Shinya, Ryosuke Ikeda, Keito Ishita, Taku Nakai, Ken Kajiwara, Yasuhisa Oda

“…Microwave Rocket, which utilizes MSD to generate thrust from atmospheric air in a pulse detonation engine (PDE) cycle, is a promising low-cost alternative to conventional chemical propulsion systems for space transportation. …”
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Utilizing environmental DNA metabarcoding and local ecological knowledge for fish biodiversity assessment in Rivers of Java, Indonesia by Kurniawan Kurniawan, Wibowo Arif, Prakoso Vitas Atmadi, Chadijah Andi, Astuti Septiana Sri, Pratama Boby Bagja, Nafiqoh Nunak, Haryono Haryono, Dahruddin Hadi, Surbani Indah Lestari, Jaya Yohanes Yudha P., Sudarsono Sudarsono, Rourke Meaghan, Baumgartner Lee J., Stuart Ivor G.

“…We recommend this combined approach where traditional fisheries assessments using capture-based techniques are impractical or cost-prohibitive. Our findings highlight its value in guiding adaptive management strategies in resource-limited regions where traditional fisheries assessments are impractical. …”
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Flexible Organic Electronic Ion Pump for Flow‐Free Phytohormone Delivery into Vasculature of Intact Plants by Iwona Bernacka‐Wojcik, Loïc Talide, Ilaria Abdel Aziz, Jan Simura, Vasileios K. Oikonomou, Stefano Rossi, Mohsen Mohammadi, Abdul Manan Dar, Maria Seitanidou, Magnus Berggren, Daniel T. Simon, Klas Tybrandt, Magnus P. Jonsson, Karin Ljung, Totte Niittylä, Eleni Stavrinidou

“…The polyelectrolyte channel is based on low‐cost and commercially available precursors that can be photocured with blue light, establishing much cheaper and safer system than the state‐of‐the‐art. …”
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Quantification of selected SDGs in the context of China's climate mitigation pathway by Chen-Min He, Ke-Jun Jiang, Yu-Jie Jiao, Pian-Pian Xiang, Xiang-Yang Xu, Wei-Yi Jiang

“…Such integration implicates the potential to enhance synergies and lower the overall cost of implementation.…”
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Group cognitive stimulation therapy for people with intellectual disability and dementia: feasibility randomised controlled trial by Afia Ali, Cheryl Francis, Sarah Hoare, Joanna Carter, Nia Goulden, Caroline S. Clarke, Georgina Charlesworth, Zoe Hoare, Danny Acton, Shafia Khanum, Akinwande Onafalujo, Adebayo Jejeloye, Kate Brackley, Elisa Aguirre, Aimee Spector

“…CST was acceptable to all stakeholders; barriers included travel distance, carer availability and sessions needing further adaptations. The estimated cost per participant of delivering CST was £602. …”
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A specialized reference panel with structural variants integration for improving genotype imputation in Alzheimer disease and related dementias by Po-Liang Cheng, Hui Wang, Beth A. Dombroski, John J. Farrell, Iris Horng, Tingting Chung, Giuseppe Tosto, Brian W. Kunkle, William S. Bush, Badri Vardarajan, Gerard D. Schellenberg, Wan-Ping Lee

“…This panel enhances the imputation of rare variants underlying disease susceptibility onto genotype array data, offering a cost-effective alternative to WGS while significantly augmenting statistical power. …”
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Development and application of a quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay for the detection and genotyping of bovine leukemia virus in cattle from Kazakhstan by Alexandr Ostrovskii, Alexandr Shevtsov, Marat Kuibagarov, Dinara Kamalova, Ayan Dauletov, Aralbek Rsaliyev, Yergali Abduraimov, Kassym Mukanov

“…Conclusion: The duplex qPCR assay is a robust, sensitive, and cost-effective diagnostic tool for detecting BLV provirus, including in animals with maternal antibodies or early-stage infections. …”
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