Peer-led counselling with problem discussion therapy for adolescents living with HIV in Zimbabwe: A cluster-randomised trial. by Victoria Simms, Helen A Weiss, Silindweyinkosi Chinoda, Abigail Mutsinze, Sarah Bernays, Ruth Verhey, Carol Wogrin, Tsitsi Apollo, Owen Mugurungi, Dorcas Sithole, Dixon Chibanda, Nicola Willis

“…Limitations include that cost data were not available and that the mental health tools were validated in adult populations, not adolescents.…”
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Deep learning for human locomotion analysis in lower-limb exoskeletons: a comparative study by Omar Coser, Omar Coser, Christian Tamantini, Christian Tamantini, Matteo Tortora, Matteo Tortora, Leonardo Furia, Rosa Sicilia, Loredana Zollo, Paolo Soda, Paolo Soda

“…Particular attention is given to evaluating the performance of IMU-only inputs versus combined IMU+EMG data, with an emphasis on cost-efficiency and sensor minimization. The tested architectures include LSTM, CNN, and hybrid CNN-LSTM models, among others. …”
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An animal model study of simplified optical navigation system-assisted percutaneous lumbar transforaminal puncture by B. N. Wenxiu Chai, Yuqing Chen, Li Sheng, Yong Huang

“…However, current research on optically-navigated puncture localization during PTED is still limited, with high equipment costs and complex operational techniques being the main barriers to widespread adoption. 3D Slicer is a powerful open-source medical image analysis and visualization platform that can be integrated with external optical trackers to construct a low-cost optical navigation system for assisted puncture procedures. …”
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A multivariate cell-based liquid biopsy for lung nodule risk stratification: Analytical validation and early clinical evaluation by Jason D. Berndt, Fergal J. Duffy, Mark D. D'Ascenzo, Leslie R. Miller, Yijun Qi, G. Adam Whitney, Samuel A. Danziger, Anil Vachani, Pierre P. Massion, Stephen A. Deppen, Robert J. Lipshutz, John D. Aitchison, Jennifer J. Smith

“…The study introduces a new paradigm of using scalable and cost-effective cell-based biosensor assays for liquid biopsies. …”
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Effects of two kinds of plant growth regulators on fruit quality of Shine Muscat grape by LI Haiyan, ZHANG Liping, WANG Li, YIN Yiming, JIA Huijuan

“…Meanwhile, higher concentration of CPPU in the later stage would decrease the content of fruit soluble solids.In sum, comprehensive consideration for the fruit cluster compactness, fruit size, sugar degree, aroma component and cost saving, the better co-treatments in production are as follows: 1) 25 mg/L GA₃+10 mg/L CPPU for one time at 5 days after full bloom, or 2) 25 mg/L GA₃+5 mg/L CPPU at 1-3 days right after full bloom, and 25 mg/L GA₃ at 10-15 days after full bloom (treatment Ⅴ), or 3) 25 mg/L GA₃+5 mg/L CPPU at 1-3 days right after full bloom, and 25 mg/L GA₃+5 mg/L CPPU at 10-15 days after full bloom (treatment Ⅸ). …”
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Green One-Step Synthesis and Characterization of Fluorescent Carbon Quantum Dots from PET Waste as a Dual-Mode Sensing Probe for Pd(II), Ciprofloxacin, and Fluoxetine via Fluoresce... by Christian Ebere Enyoh, Qingyue Wang, Weiqian Wang, Miho Suzuki, Go Masuda, Daisuke Nakajima, Senlin Lu

“…This work not only highlights a sustainable route for PET waste upcycling but also demonstrates the potential of PET-FCQDs as cost-effective, sensitive, and versatile fluorescent probes for environmental monitoring of heavy metal ions and pharmaceutical pollutants. …”
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Human Pathogenic Microorganisms in Fresh Produce Production: Lessons Learned When Plant Science Meets Food Safety by Xingchen Zhao, Leo Van Overbeek, Catherine M. Burgess, Nicola Holden, Fiona Brennan, Gro S. Johannessen, Ana Allende, Monica Höfte, Bart Cottyn, Joël F. Pothier, Adam Schikora, Mieke Uyttendaele

“…To enhance control of human pathogenic microorganisms in plant production systems, an EU COST Action (HUPLANTcontrol CA16110) was initiated, bringing together microbiologists in food, environmental, and plant microbial ecology. …”
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Feasibility and clinical utility of daytime polysomnography performed in NICU to diagnose sleep disordered breathing in infants by Andrew Wilson, Max K Bulsara, Shripada Rao, Gareth Baynam, Anne O’Donnell, Karen Waters, Catherine Dunstan, Dimple Goel, Chloe Lappin, Rhiannon Plavsic, Tracey Verstandig, Kellie Francis

“…Availability of daytime PSGs performed at the infant’s bedside expands resource capacity and has the potential for cost savings.…”
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Predicting Treatment Outcomes in Glioblastoma: A Risk Score Model for TMZ Resistance and Immune Checkpoint Inhibition by Nazareno Gonzalez, Melanie Perez Küper, Matias Garcia Fallit, Alejandro J. Nicola Candia, Jorge A. Peña Agudelo, Maicol Suarez Velandia, Ana Clara Romero, Guillermo Agustin Videla-Richardson, Marianela Candolfi

“…This risk score model provides a valuable tool for guiding therapeutic decisions and identifying alternative chemotherapy options to enable the development of personalized and cost-effective treatments for GBM patients.…”
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Battery Longevity in Modern Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy‐Defibrillators by Kotaro Nishino, Taro Temma, Masaya Watanabe, Motoki Nakao, Masahiro Kawasaki, Kintaro Shimano, Kei Kawakami, Shota Saito, Jiro Koya, Daishiro Tatsuta, Hiroyuki Natsui, Takuya Koizumi, Takahide Kadosaka, Taro Koya, Kiwamu Kamiya, Toshiyuki Nagai, Toshihisa Anzai

“…Devices with a longer battery life may help reduce the replacement frequency and could potentially contribute to improved patient outcomes and cost‐effectiveness.…”
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In vitro and in vivo studies of natural anti- acne treatments from pomegranate pericarp extract and essential oils of bitter orange, sweet marjoram, and tea tree by Dina O. Abozeid, Fathy M. Soliman, Ghada A. Fawzy, Nourtan F. Abdeltawab, Abdulaziz M. Al-mahallawi, Khloud A. F. Emam, Wagih H. Marcus, Marwa Y. Issa

“…However, nBOP showed the highest anti-inflammatory efficacy, followed by BOP; the difference in inflammation inhibition per cent between them (8.2%) was insignificant, suggesting that the regular gel may offer a cost-effective alternative without significantly compromising efficacy. …”
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Significance of platelet parameters in pre-eclampsia: A prospective cross-sectional study from a tertiary care center in North India by Amrutha Aravind, Poonam Khambra, Sonam Sharma

“…Conclusion: Platelet parameters are significantly altered in pre-eclampsia and serve as reliable, cost-effective biomarkers for diagnosis, monitoring, and assessing severity, particularly in resource-limited settings.…”
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A Review Of Road‒Related Soil Erosion: An Assessment Of Causes, Evaluation Techniques And Available Control Measures by Khoboso Elizabeth Seutloali, Heinrich Reinhard Beckedahl

“…Furthermore, there is a variety of erosion control measures for controlling road‒related erosion although no study has demonstrated the method that is cost efficient and operational across different landscapes. …”
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Cellulase Treatment of Acerola Seeds and Its Effect on Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Potential of Dietary Fiber-Rich Cookies by Van Nguyen Tran, Diep Xuan Thao Dang, Thi Kim Oanh Pham, Thi Quynh Nhi Tran, Nu Minh Nguyet Ton, Thi Thu Tra Tran, Van Viet Man Le

“…For the first time, the low-cost ASP was used to improve the nutritional quality of cookies. …”
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Optimization of grouting reinforcement performance of superfine sulfoaluminate cement composite system by Pengfei WANG, Pengyun YAN, Mingxuan ZHANG

“…Aiming at the technical demands for the control of the stability of the surrounding rock of the underground roadway in coal mines and the improvement of the effect of grouting reinforcement, and with the target orientation of the resource utilization of industrial solid wastes and the reduction of the cost of grouting, we have systematically carried out the research on the modification of the admixture of the composite cementitious material system of ultrafine fly ash (UFA) and ultrafine sulfated aluminate cement (USC).Through the introduction of water-reducing components such as polycarboxylic acid water-reducing agent (PCE) and naphthalene water-reducing agent (FDN), combined with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), citric acid (CA) and other retarding regulators, the synergistic influence mechanism of single-mixing and compound-mixing modes of admixtures on the performance of grouting materials of the composite system has been investigated in depth. …”
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Acupuncture for cognitive impairment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis protocol by Kun Hong, Kun Hong, Juan Gao, Li-juan Hu, Xiu-juan Zhou, Xiao-mei Long, Bo-ping Wen, Xi Wu

“…The results of Bayesian analyses may support acupuncture as a low-cost, low-risk adjunctive therapy, especially for patients intolerant of conventional medications. …”
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Research on underground coal gasification from 2023 to 2024: A systematic review by Yong QIN, Tongsheng YI, Lingxia WANG

“…Furthermore, they have demonstrated the inherent advantages and cost benefits of UCG in producing hydrogen-rich gas and have revealed the potential multiple functions of acoustic emission positioning technology for real-time UCG production monitoring. …”
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A Contribution of Shortest Paths Algorithms to the NetworkX Python Library by Miguel Cruz, Rui Carvalho, André Costa, Luis Pinto, Luis Dias, Paulino Cerqueira, Rodrigo Machado, Tiago Batista, Pedro Castro, Jorge Ribeiro

“…We have also done the benchmarking of the A*, comparing it with the new ones, and concluded the better efficiency of the A* extensions in tri-objective scenario parameters (length, cost and toll). Despite the extensive utilisation of A* and its notable efficacy in identifying optimal paths, its performance is suboptimal in specific scenarios, such as when confronted with memory constraints and dynamic environments. …”
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Re-sperm collection with a short abstinence time: a strategy for successful cryopreservation in cryptozoospermia by Wen-Rui Zhao, Bo Liu, Xue-Feng Luo, Jin-Yan Xu, Chen Luo, Yuan Liu, Yang Xian, Fu-Ping Li

“…While larger prospective studies are needed to confirm these reproductive outcome benefits, this dual-collection protocol offers a cost-effective strategy to optimize sperm availability for intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles in cases of severe male factor infertility. …”
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A method for modifying carbonaceous materials with manganese carbonate to module the formation of singlet oxygen via activation with Peroxymonosulfate by Camila Mosquera-Olano, Carolina Quimbaya, Santiago López-Pérez, Elkin Castellón-Castrillón, Sandra Navarro, John Rojas, Jorge Acosta, Ricardo A. Torres-Palma, Yenny P. Ávila-Torres

“…This method is significant as follows: • Low-cost carbonaceous materials activated with PMS demonstrated significant efficiency in degrading organic molecules, utilizing singlet oxygen as the primary oxidant. • Theoretical computational approaches investigate the interaction between material and molecule. • The role of carbonate ions in influencing singlet oxygen production in materials derived from residual biomass was examined.…”
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