High-temperature terahertz quantum-cascade lasers: design optimization and experimental results by D. V. Ushakov, A. A. Afonenko, I. A. Glinskiy, R. A. Khabibullin

“…In order to reduce the size and cost of THz QCLs and simplify the use of THz sources in these applications, it is necessary to increase the operating temperature of lasers.Methods. …”
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Study On Parameters and Operating Modes of the Device for Deseeding Flax in the Field by V. G. Chernikov, R. A. Rostovtsev, S. V. Solov’ev

“…It will also reduce the number of harvesting vehicles, personnel, and the cost of product. The authors identified an opportunity to increase productivity by increasing the width of the header grip: for example, the width of a grain harvester header is about 4 meters, and the width of a flax harvester header is 1.52 meters, that is, the productivity of flax harvesting will increase 2.6 times at the same speed, and 3 times at a higher speed. …”
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Experimental Evaluation of Multi- and Single-Drone Systems with 1D LiDAR Sensors for Stockpile Volume Estimation by Ahmad Alsayed, Fatemeh Bana, Farshad Arvin, Mark K. Quinn, Mostafa R. A. Nabawy

“…This study examines the application of low-cost 1D LiDAR sensors in drone-based stockpile volume estimation, with a focus on indoor environments. …”
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Protocol: revolutionizing central nervous system tumour diagnosis in low- and middle-income countries: an innovative observational study on intraoperative smear and deep learning by Muhammad Shakir, Ahmed Altaf, Mahnoor Tariq, Ahmed Gilani, Ihsan Ullah, Faiza Urooj, Fatima Suleman, Noman Ahmed, Syed Ather Enam

“…Conclusion: The results of this study will hold significant potential to revolutionise neurosurgery practices in lowand middle-income countries by introducing a cost-effective, efficient, and high-quality intraoperative consultation method to settings that currently lack the necessary infrastructure and expertise. …”
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An efficient battery management system for electric vehicles using IoT & Blockchain by K Sujit, Komala Chowdenahally Ramaswamy, Siva Ramkumar Mathiyalagan, Jayant Giri, Mohammad Kanan

“…This information was saved and processed by a database, then inputted to the LightGBM classifier to determine the cost of charging. After that, it was processed by the power scheduling approach (PSA) to determine the space and time of charging that is closest to a particular electric vehicle and the charging site. …”
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Cooperación Empresarial en PYMES by Arnoldo Araya Leandro

“…La cooperación puede permitir un mayor acceso delas pymes a la financiación a largo plazo, liberándolasdel coste que supone la elevada proporción de recursosajenos a corto plazo que caracteriza la estructurafinanciera de estas.   …”
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Design of Cobalt-Free Ni-Rich Cathodes for High-Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries Using Electrochemical Li⁺/Na⁺ Exchange by Yao Lv, Liqiu Shi, Jianfeng Yu, Shifei Huang

“…Sodium-ion batteries are renowned for their abundant reserves, cost-efficiency, safety, and eco-friendliness and are prime candidates for large-scale energy storage applications. …”
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High-Temperature Wear Properties of Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposited Ferritic Stainless Steel 430 by Samsub Byun, Hyun-Ki Kang, Jongyeob Lee, Namhyun Kang, Seunghun Lee

“…Ferritic stainless steels (FSSs) have attracted considerable attention due to their excellent corrosion resistance and significantly lower cost compared with nickel-bearing austenitic stainless steels. …”
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New technological solutions in the production of high quality cyclohexanone by S. V. Levanova, E. A. Martynenko, A. A. Morgun, I. L. Glazko, A. B. Sokolov

“…The intensification of modern large-tonnage Russian technologies requires a deep investigation into the theoretical foundations of these processes and searching for ways that would significantly reduce the time and cost of their development, as well as to ensure the access of high-quality products on the world market. …”
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Exploratory health economic analyses to support decisions within the innovation process in radiotherapy: Magnetic Resonance Linear Accelerator as a case study by Marike J. Ulehake, Ellen J.L. Brunenberg, Marcel Verheij, Janneke P.C. Grutters

“…These figures enable users to explore the impact of key variables on the (additional) costs and QALYs required to justify any potential extra costs associated with MRIgRT. …”
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Innovative framework for fault detection and system resilience in hydropower operations using digital twins and deep learning by Jun Tan, Raoof Mohammed Radhi, Kimia Shirini, Sina Samadi Gharehveran, Zamen Parisooz, Mohsen Khosravi, Hossein Azarinfar

“…The proposed method offers substantial benefits in terms of operational efficiency, fault detection accuracy, and cost savings, positioning it as a significant advancement in the field.…”
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Electrical Stimulation Therapy – Dedicated to the Perfect Plastic Repair by Kexin Deng, Ruizeng Luo, Ying Chen, Xiaoqiang Liu, Yuanyin Xi, Muhammad Usman, Xupin Jiang, Zhou Li, Jiaping Zhang

“…The future development trends are projected from two perspectives: the optimization of equipment performance and the fulfillment of clinical demands, focusing on the feasibility, safety, and cost‐effectiveness of technologies.…”
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Cognitive processing of Chinese verbal irony: the role of reverse adjacency relations in reaction time and accuracy by Mian Huang, Zijian Li, Yu Zheng, Caini Yang

“…These findings highlight the cognitive cost of resolving reverse adjacency relations, supporting Huang’s framework, challenging universalist models and emphasizing the need for culture-sensitive frameworks in figurative language studies. …”
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In vivo binding and retention of CD4-specific DARPin 57.2 in macaques. by Pavel Pugach, Anders Krarup, Agegnehu Gettie, Marcelo Kuroda, James Blanchard, Michael Piatak, Jeffrey D Lifson, Alexandra Trkola, Melissa Robbiani

“…<h4>Background</h4>The recently described Designed Ankyrin Repeat Protein (DARPin) technology can produce highly selective ligands to a variety of biological targets at a low production cost.<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>To investigate the in vivo use of DARPins for future application to novel anti-HIV strategies, we identified potent CD4-specific DARPins that recognize rhesus CD4 and followed the fate of intravenously injected CD4-specific DARPin 57.2 in rhesus macaques. …”
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Structural, opto-electronic, magnetic and photoluminescence properties of samarium and gadolinium iron garnet nanomaterials for LED and opto-electronics applications by Amit kumar, Rakesh Kumar Singh, Kamesh Kumar, Nishant Kumar, Abhay Kr Aman, Bibhuti Bikramaditya

“…Abstract Samarium Iron Garnet (SIG) and Gadolinium Iron Garnet (GIG) functional materials, were synthesized by low-cost chemical-based sol-gel method. XRD study found crystal structure of sizes ranging between 36 nm and 48 nm for GIG and between 35 nm and 65 nm for SIG. …”
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Estimating Rooting Depth From Herbarium Specimens Might Be More Accurate Than Using Large Trait Databases by Attila Takács, Attila Molnár V., Anna E‐Vojtkó, Jenő Nagy

“…Herbarium work might be a more sustainable, time‐ and cost‐effective practice than field sampling. The inclusion of herbarium‐derived information in trait‐based studies, as well as in global databases, can improve these sources spatially, temporally, and taxonomically.…”
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Turning Plastic Waste Immiscibility into an Advantage: Efficiency Improvement of PVDF‐Based Energy Harvesters Using Post‐Consumer Thermoplastics by Petr Slobodian, Berenika Hausnerova, Pavel Riha, Vladimir Pata, Robert Olejnik, Jiri Matyas

“…This method not only reduces reliance on costly nanomaterials but also demonstrates the potential of repurposed plastic waste for energy applications. …”
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The efficacy and safety of acetazolamide in chronic mountain sickness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Yaqin Wang, Zhengcai Han, Zhouzhou Feng

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Based on the available evidence, we conclude that ACZ 250 mg is a safe, reliable, and low-cost treatment option for chronic mountain sickness. …”
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Perceptions of precision medicine among diverse dementia caregivers and professional providers by Joseph E. Gaugler, Hayley R. McCarron, Lauren L. Mitchell

“…Results Participants indicated skepticism regarding the use of precision medicine in their communities. Concerns included cost of precision medicine and insurance coverage; lack of alignment with cultural norms; fraught relationships between communities, health professionals, and researchers; data ownership and privacy; and the trade‐off between knowing risk and treatment benefit. …”
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Relationship Between Virtual Pharmacology Lecture, Attendance and Performance: Personal Experience With Veterinary Students of the University of BUEA, Southwest Cameroon by Saganuwan Alhaji Saganuwan, Manchang Tanyi Kingsley

“…ABSTRACT Risk and cost of transportation and other unforeseen circumstances can hamper in‐person pharmacology lectures with students. …”
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