Sensing using SERS-substrate and machine learning approaches by Bakal, Victoria Alexandrovna, Gusliakova, Olga Igorevna, Prikhozhdenko, Ekaterina Sergeevna

“…Recently, optical methods for glucose determination have become the subject of increased interest due to their potential cost-effectiveness, portability, and low invasiveness. …”
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Individualized Therapy with Ranibizumab in Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Alfredo García-Layana, Marta S. Figueroa, Luis Arias, Javier Araiz, José María Ruiz-Moreno, José García-Arumí, Francisco Gómez-Ulla, María Isabel López-Gálvez, Francisco Cabrera-López, José Manuel García-Campos, Jordi Monés, Enrique Cervera, Felix Armadá, Roberto Gallego-Pinazo

“…Treat and extend study results in significant direct medical cost savings from fewer treatments and office visits compared to monthly treatment. …”
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Rapid Detection of Trace Toxicants in Blood Using Thermal Desorption Coupled to Continuous Atmospheric Pressure Interfaced Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry by Hui-wen RUAN, Gui-yun SONG, Zhi-gang FAN, Suo-suo YANG, Jian KANG, Lei HUA, Wei-guo WANG

“…The thermal desorption-continuous atmospheric pressure interfaced ion trap mass spectrometer not only provides critical guidance for targeted treatment of acute poisoning patients through precise qualitative analysis, but also enables the assessment of treatment effectiveness through quantitative analysis of the toxic substances. Given its cost-effectiveness and ease of operation, this instrument holds significant potential for widespread application in county-level hospitals with limited analytical resources, enabling rapid diagnosis of acute poisoning, real-time monitoring of drug levels, and disease detection. …”
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Life cycle assessment of biomass waste briquettes as renewable energy by M.N. Rashif, S. Hartini, D.P. Sari, B.S. Ramadan, T. Matsumoto, A.T. Balasbaneh

“…The environmental impact is equivalent to an eco-cost of 0.387 United States Dollars The findings of the study reveal that corn cob briquettes hold substantial potential for evolution as an alternative energy resource or for integration with fossil fuels in co-firing processes.CONCLUSION: The findings will assist local governments in guiding the production of biomass briquettes that meet consumer quality standards, while minimizing environmental impact. …”
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Assessing the effects of engineered oyster reefs on shoreline change using drones by Megan E. Geesin, Georgette L. Tso, Hannah Sirianni, Siddharth Narayan, Siddharth Narayan, Chris J. Baillie, Praveen D. Malali, Brandon J. Puckett, Justin T. Ridge, Rachel K. Gittman, Rachel K. Gittman

“…Drones (or small uncrewed aerial systems [sUAS]) coupled with structure-from-motion (SfM) photogrammetry have recently been suggested as a low-cost method that offers optimal spatial coverage, fine-scale resolution, and high vertical accuracy for monitoring changes around living shorelines.MethodsWe evaluated how using different vertical and horizontal uncertainty thresholds for detection of drone-based shoreline change can influence interpretation of performance of engineered oyster reefs on coastal morphology and vegetation. …”
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CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF SYSTEM ANALYSIS OF THE QUALITY OF VOCATIONAL TEACHER TRAINING by Oleksandr Derevyanchuk

“…It has been established that the quality of vocational teacher training largely depends on the following concepts: educational achievements, learning styles of higher education students, employers’ requirements, educational data mining, level of requirements for educational achievements, digital technologies, cost of education, methodological approaches, STEM projects, motivation of higher education students, material and technical support, competencies, effectiveness of theoretical training, and effectiveness of practical training. …”
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The prevention of venous thromboembolism and the risk of postoperative complications in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis after total hip arthroplasty by A. V. Rybnikov, E. I. Byalik, T. M. Reshetnyak, S. A. Makarov, A. E. Khramov

“…The risk of postoperative wound-related complications in RA is much higher than in OA (relative risk, 4.33; 95% confidence interval, 2.67–7.03; p<0.001), which increases the length of hospital stay and the cost of the treatment performed.…”
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Production, purification, and characterization of a thermally stable, Acidophilic Cellulase from Aspergillus awamori AFE1 isolated from Longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae latreille) by Ayoola E. Afe, Olusola T. Lawal, Olufemi S. Bamidele, Farhad Badshah, Bukola R. Oyelere, Andrew N. Efomah, Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, Sabiha Fatima, Abdulaziz Alamri, Mohamed A. El-Tayeb, David M. Sanni

“…Abstract Background The relentless pursuit of cost-effective cellulase, a key enzyme in the biocatalytic conversion of cellulose, has led to exploring insect guts as potential sources of biocatalysts. …”
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Enhanced Teleoperation of Robotic Arms Through Master-Slave Configuration With Multithreading by Ahmad Faiz Fawzan Ahmad Zainudin, Mohd Hairi Mohd Zaman, Mohd Faisal Ibrahim, Mohd Asyraf Zulkifley, M. Marzuki Mustafa

“…This work presents a low-cost, scalable solution for improving the fidelity and responsiveness of master-slave teleoperation, with potential applications in industrial automation, agriculture, and remote manipulation in hazardous environments. …”
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Coverage of HPV Vaccination and Influencing Factors Among Female College Students in Northern China by Li Yang, Chen Xing, Xue Yu, Yanrui Xu, Weibing Wang, Caiyun Chang, Qingbin Lu

“…Structural barriers, such as cost (42.63%), safety concerns (46.59%), and misconceptions (e.g., 57.76% cited “no sexual activity” as a reason for refusal), significantly impeded vaccine uptake. …”
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Enhancement of direct interspecies electron transfer and methane production by co-culture of dual Methanosarcina species and Geobacter metallireducens by Lu Liu, Pengsong Li, He Dong, Chuanqi Liu, Haoyong Li, Zihao Ma, Ruoyu Li, Ruoyu Li, Yan Dang

“…These findings propose a novel strategy for enhancing DIET-driven methanogenesis through synergistic microbial consortia, advancing scalable, low-cost bioenergy solutions for organic waste valorization.…”
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Vacancy Chemistry Regulated Cobalt Oxide Nanostructures with Fast Kinetics for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Capacitors by Yanyan Kong, Chen Li, Yanan Xu, Yabin An, Shasha Zhao, Xiaohu Zhang, Sha Yi, Yue Gong, Xianzhong Sun, Kai Wang, Xiong Zhang, Yanwei Ma

“…As a promising transition metal oxide, Co3O4 is considered a low-cost anode material in lithium-ion capacitors (LICs) due to its sizeable theoretical capacity and excellent electrochemical reversibility. …”
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Experiences With a Multicomponent Digital Behavioral Pain Management Intervention for Adults With Sickle Cell Disease: Qualitative Analysis of the CaRISMA Trial by Olubusola B Oluwole, Lakeya S McGill, Kadeem Gayle, Julia A O'Brien, Kaleab Z Abebe, Charles R Jonassaint, Megan Hamm

“…Digital interventions provide accessible and cost-effective pain management tools, offering self-management strategies, real-time monitoring, and personalized treatment options. …”
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Current and Future Trends of the Automotive Industry by Dieter Hermann Schramm

“…Only the achievable energy density along with the cost of its chemical-process based storage, the battery, still prevent its immediate breakthrough in the automotive drive technology.…”
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Evaluation of a Machine Learning Model Based on Laboratory Parameters for the Prediction of Influenza A and B in Chongqing, China: Multicenter Model Development and Validation Stud... by Weiwei Hu, Yulong Liu, Jian Dong, Xuelian Peng, Chunyan Yang, Honglin Wang, Yong Chen, Shan Shi, Jin Li

“…While molecular diagnostics remain the gold standard, their limited accessibility in resource-poor settings underscores the need for rapid, cost-effective alternatives. Routine blood parameters offer promising predictive value but lack integration into intelligent diagnostic systems for influenza subtyping. …”
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Desain Model Sistem Pakar Menu Sehat Wanita Hamil Berdasarkan Gizi Menggunakan Metode Cooper by Erly Krisnanik, Kraugusteeliana Kraugusteeliana, Vini Indriasari

“…Many pregnant women rarely consult obstetricians and nutritionist due to their routine and the high cost of it. This caused pregnant women cannot control their nutrition growth as well as and their baby’s nutrition. …”
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Development and psychometric evaluation of the fear of medical imaging radiation scale (FOMIRS): insights from multimethod analysis by Lin-sen Feng, Si-rong She, Yuan-yuan Zhang, Jia-qi Xie, Zheng-jiao Dong, Ai Tang, Yin-zhu Li, Xiao-qian Wu, Qing Yang, Hao-yu Wang, San-bin Wang

“…The FOMIRS also showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.926 and McDonald’s ω = 0.935). Cost-induced refusal of imaging examinations, cancer screening willingness, online learning, imaging radiation cognition, and fear of cancer were identified as influencing factors of FOMIR (p < 0.05). …”
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Status of Food and Nutrition Security among Smallholder Farmers in Selected Districts of Eastern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study by Evas, J Tibagonzeka, Florence, L Kiyimba, Shamim, W Birungi, Jenifer Apil, Julius Wambete, John Sembera, George Makumbi, Grace Babirye, John Yawe, Peter Atekyereza

“…Overall, 15% of children were acutely malnourished, with Buyende district reporting the highest burden. Cost-effectiveness analysis identified cassava, sweet potatoes, sim-sim, and silverfish (mukene) as affordable, nutrient-rich foods. …”
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Effect of replacing alfalfa hay with wheat silage on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, ruminal fermentation, and serum metabolites in feedlotting lambs by H. Chen, Y. Jiang, W. Li, Z. Cui, Z. Cao, H. Yang

“…This study investigated the potential of using wheat silage (WS) as a partial or complete replacement for alfalfa hay (AH) in the diets of feedlotting lambs, addressing the global challenge of high feed costs and forage scarcity in livestock production. …”
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Randomised controlled trial to compare the efficacy of integrated cognitive-behavioural therapy (COPE-A) for substance use and traumatic stress among adolescents and young adults d... by Maree Teesson, Sarah Bendall, Katherine Mills, Frances Kay-Lambkin, Emma L Barrett, Jackie Curtis, Sudie E Back, Sean Perrin, Natalie Peach, Blake Hamilton, Bronwyn Milne, Virginia Winter, Vanessa Cobham, Shalini Arunogiri, Mary Lou Chatterton, Kathleen Brady, Timothy Slade, Debra Rickwood, Sophie Reid, Steven Leicester, Logan Harvey

“…This paper describes the study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) examining the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of an integrated trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural treatment for traumatic stress and substance use among adolescents and young adults (Concurrent Treatment of PTSD and Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure – Adolescent and Young Adult version (COPE-A)) when delivered in person compared with via telehealth.Methods and analysis A two-arm, parallel group, single-blind, non-inferiority RCT with follow-up at 4 months and 12 months post study entry will be conducted in Sydney, Australia. …”
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