Enhancing the mechanical performance of laser-welded Al–Si coated 22MnB5 PHS via dilution-controlled nickel addition by Xuzhi Zhang, Jiazhuang Tian, Wu Tao, Yanjun Wang, Jiazhi Zhang, Yanjie Sun, Shanglu Yang

“…In this study, a new low-cost, high-strength steel filler wire was patented and applied to control the dilution rate of Al–Si coating in the welded joints. …”
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A Hybrid Path Planning Algorithm for Orchard Robots Based on an Improved D* Lite Algorithm by Quanjie Jiang, Yue Shen, Hui Liu, Zohaib Khan, Hao Sun, Yuxuan Huang

“…For global path planning, an enhanced D* Lite algorithm is used with a cost function that jointly considers centerline proximity, turning angle smoothness, and directional consistency. …”
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Digital Interventions for Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients With Stroke: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Chen Wang, Min Liu

“…Future research should focus on optimizing intervention protocols, integrating neuromodulation or traditional rehabilitation techniques, and exploring cost-effective clinical implementation strategies.…”
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Colonization with antibiotic resistant bacteria in communities and hospitals across six countries, including Bangladesh, Botswana, Chile, Guatemala, India, and Kenya by Gemma Parra, Ebbing Lautenbach, Mosepele Mosepele, Naledi Mannathoko, Robert Gross, Douglas R. Call, Brooke M. Ramay, Sylvia Omulo, C. P. Girish Kumar, Tarun Bhatnagar, Fahmida Chowdhury, Syeda Mah-E-Muneer, Rafael Araos, Jose M. Munita, Johanna Acevedo, Garrett Mahon, Rachel M. Smith, Ashley Styczynski

“…These findings reveal a high burden of AR colonization in LMICs in both communities and hospitals. Cost-effective strategies to reduce AR colonization burden are needed in LMICs.…”
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Preparation and characterization of zno/bentonite nanocomposites for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of pesticides in contaminated water by Mashael Alshabanat, Mohamed H. EL-Saeid, Naif S. Almuqati, Sultan A. Alshuhri, Ali A. Alqarni, Thawab M. R. Albugami, Muntaha Almansour, Reem Albusayr, Walaa Alshatri, Dina Almarwan

“…Saudi bentonite-supported ZnO also demonstrated significant performance, suggesting its potential as a low-cost alternative. UV light at 306 nm was more effective than 254 nm, indicating that both wavelength and pesticide structure influence degradation rates. …”
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Tailoring porosity and antibacterial activity in MgO/ZrO2-modified kaolin ceramics for use in wastewater filtration systems by Dikra Bouras, Mamoun Fellah, Billel Salhi, Nestor Ankah, Neçar Merah

“…The findings indicate that MgO- and ZrO2-modified natural kaolinite ceramics may serve as cost-effective, durable, and antibacterial materials suitable for integrated wastewater treatment applications.…”
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The effects of dietary acid detergent fibre content on the performance of finishing lambs by OB Einkamerer, AV Ferreira, MD Fair, A Hugo

“…Its findings support the use of lower ADF content for improved feed conversion, offering practical implications for more cost-effective and sustainable lamb finishing practices in the region. …”
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A compact electromagnetic syringe stirrer and temperature controller for the reliable dispensing of living cells and microparticles by Maryamsadat Ghoreishi, Giovanna Peruzzi, Lucia Iafrate, Gianluca Cidonio, Noemi D’Abbondanza, Giancarlo Ruocco, Marco Leonetti, Riccardo Reale

“…The system is compact, cost-effective, and easily integrated into various setups. …”
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Multi-Objective Improved Differential Evolution Algorithm-Based Smart Home Energy Management System Considering Energy Storage System, Photovoltaic, and Electric Vehicle by Mina GhasemiGarpachi, Moslem Dehghani, Mokhtar Aly, Jose Rodriguez

“…Based on the outcome, PV, ESS, and PHEV reduce the costs and also reduce the wasted energy of PV close to zero. …”
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Equity and Health in Youth Sports by Nicoletta Tompros, Luigi Gianvecchio, Paolo D’Antonio, Jalal Kamadia, Anthony Moscuzza, Jaydon Milne, Alex McLean, Matteo Chiodo, Brandon Westfall, Joshua Hamilton, John-Tino Chiappetta-Sacchetti, Tyrus Bath

“…This report will start by examining the economic shifts for families across southern Ontario who want to be able to provide their children with the opportunity to play sports. The rising cost associated with youth sports poses challenges for families, from expensive equipment to travel expenses to coaching fees and the financial burden it has on many families who want to provide their children with the opportunity to play sports. …”
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The red thread: stakeholder perspectives on menstrual health and hygiene in Ghana by Sitsofe Gbogbo, Israel Wuresah, Priscilla Klutse, Sarah Odi Mantey, Ishmael Boateng, Paramount Eli Nelson, Veronica Okwuchi Charles-Unadike, Darline El Reda, Constance Currier

“…Based on the findings, the following strategies were identified: (1) the need for adequate WASH facilities, (2) the need to address stigma associated with MHH, (3) the need to reduce the cost of sanitary materials and (4) the need for improved menstrual health education.Conclusion These results confirm that cultural stigmas, inadequate facilities and financial constraints still exist. …”
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The barriers and facilitators of herpes zoster vaccination intentions of urban residents in China: a qualitative study by Beibei Yuan, Chao Long, Ming Wang, Elizabeth Maitland, Stephen Nicholas, Xianjing Qin, Weiying Zhao, Dawei Zhu, Ping He

“…We recommend HZ education and advocacy by health workers and government health officials to address the limited HZ knowledge and HZ misconceptions, and the government (or health insurance providers) to pay or subsidize the high costs of HZ vaccination to increase the HZ vaccination rate.…”
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Iron oxide-based charge transport layers for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells by Hafiz Muhammad Noman, Iqbal Nisa, Muhammad Meesum Bilal, Muhammad Anwar Jan, Abu Summama Sadavi Bilal, Ijaz Hussain, Nargis Bano, Akbar Ali Qureshi, Muhammad Adnan

“…Among the various CTLs, iron oxides, particularly hematite ( α -Fe _2 O _3 ) and magnetite (Fe _3 O _4 ) have shown significant potential due to their cost-effectiveness, stability, and non-toxicity. …”
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Multifunctional polymers a new frontier in conductivity and energy generation for advanced electronics by Gabriel Martins Franco, Ingridi dos Santos Kremer, Maria Cecília Caldeira Vieira, Josué Neroti Rigue, Jocenir Boita

“…However, conductive polymers face challenges that may increase the final cost, such as the need for expensive equipment, handling restrictions on materials, and low yields from conventional synthesis methods. …”
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Algorithm for assigning different 6-month short-term chemotherapy regimens in patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis: how to make the right choice for the clinician by Yu.I. Feshchenko, N.A. Lytvynenko, L.M. Protsyk, M.V. Pohrebna, Yu.O. Senko

“…Efficacy, adverse reactions, and treatment costs were evaluated. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION. …”
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Disparities in Breast Cancer–related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review of Inequities and Barriers in Care by Alexzandra Mattia, BS, Nina Hadzimustafic, MD, Rachel Rivero, MD, SeungJu Jackie Oh, MD, Karen Bach, MD, Stav Brown, MD, Siba Haykal, MD, PhD

“…Subthemes included cumulative cost burden, psychosocial barriers, and the role of patient self-efficacy. …”
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Increased circulating tumor DNA as a noninvasive biomarker of early treatment response in patients with metastatic ovarian carcinoma: A pilot study by Mariana Cartaxo Alves, Fernando Luiz Affonso Fonseca, Alayne Magalhães Trindade Domingues Yamada, Lílian Arruda do Rego Barros, André Lopes, Luana Carolina Ferreira Fiuza Silva, Ariana Sales Luz, Felipe José Silva Melo Cruz, Auro Del Giglio

“…Circulating tumor DNA might be a specific, noninvasive, and cost-effective new biomarker of early response to systemic treatment in these patients.…”
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Approaches to enabling rapid evaluation of innovations in health and social care: a scoping review of evidence from high-income countries by Peter Bower, Jo C Dumville, Thomas Mason, Nicky Cullum, Paul Wilson, Gill Norman

“…There is a need for clarity and consistency about what constitutes rapid evaluation; consistent terminology in reporting evaluations as rapid; development of specific methodologies for making evaluation more rapid; and assessment of advantages and disadvantages of rapid methodology in terms of rigour, cost and impact.…”
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Screening for Hearing Impairment in Newborns Using Targeted Genomic Sequencing: A Large Pilot Cohort Study by Pei-Hsuan Lin, Yu-Ting Chiang, Cheng-Yu Tsai, Chia-Huei Chu, Chia-Cheng Hung, Yi-Ning Su, Wei-Chung Hsu, Tien-Chen Liu, Chuan-Jen Hsu, Po-Nien Tsao, Chen-Chi Wu

“…Given that over 50% of pediatric SNHI cases are linked to genetic causes, the increasing accessibility of high-throughput, low-cost genomic sequencing may help address these shortcomings. …”
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Numerical simulation analysis of the impact of cold-cap coverage on energy consumption in a HLLW joule-heating ceramic melter by Lifeng Li, Xiaorui Qu, Zizheng Zhou, Dongqing Xu, Hongmei Xu, Qingbin Zhao, Kai Xu, Jing Ma

“…This result highlights the necessity of optimizing cold-cap coverage to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of HLLW vitrification processes. …”
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