WindDefNet: A Multi-Scale Attention-Enhanced ViT-Inception-ResNet Model for Real-Time Wind Turbine Blade Defect Detection by Majad Mansoor, Xiyue Tan, Adeel Feroz Mirza, Tao Gong, Zhendong Song, Muhammad Irfan

“…Real-time non-intrusive monitoring of wind turbines, blades, and defect surfaces poses a set of complex challenges related to accuracy, safety, cost, and computational efficiency. This work introduces an enhanced deep learning-based framework for real-time detection of wind turbine blade defects. …”
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Frailty-Focused Movement Monitoring: A Single-Camera System Using Joint Angles for Assessing Chair-Based Exercise Quality by Teng Qi, Miyuki Iwamoto, Dongeun Choi, Noriyuki Kida, Noriaki Kuwahara

“…Joint angle data derived from a simple single-camera setup can effectively distinguish movement quality in older adults, offering a low-cost, user-friendly solution for real-time feedback in home and community settings. …”
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Structural and optical characterization of TiO2 nanoparticles synthesized using Globularia alypum leaf extract and the antibacterial properties by Hanen Sellami, Muiz O. Akinyemi, Maroua Gdoura-Ben Amor, Damian C. Onwudiwe, Doctor M. N. Mthiyane

“…Abstract The biosynthesis of nanoparticles using environmentally friendly routes has gained attention due to the need for safe, non-toxic, and cost-effective methods of nanomaterials synthesis. …”
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Leaf injury index: A quantitative approach for rapid screening of drought tolerance in citrus rootstocks by AMRUT S MORADE, R M SHARMA, A K DUBEY, LEKSHMY S, D M KADAM, O P AWASTHI, A K MAHAVER, DEEPAK

“…This composite indicator ideally converts multiple qualitative indicators into a simple, rapid and cost-effective framework for screening citrus germplasm against drought stress. …”
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Investigating the Suitability of Remineralized Aquaponics Sludge for Microalgae Culture: Biomass Production and Nutritional Composition by Murat Yeşiltaş, Mehmet Ali Turan Koçer, Faruk Pak, Özgür Aktaş, Edis Koru

“…Aquaponic sludge, a byproduct of aquaponics systems, offers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to conventional media by recycling waste and reducing environmental impact. …”
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Aggregate index of systemic inflammation tied to increased fatty liver disease risk: insights from NHANES data by Meng Zhang, Yuan Yuan, Chenglong Wang, You Huang, Mingli Fan, Xiangling Li, Zujie Qin

“…AISI demonstrated good discriminative performance for FLD, but its effect size suggests it should supplement, not replace, existing clinical risk assessment tools. AISI, a cost-effective biomarker, holds potential for enhancing FLD screening, particularly in resource-limited settings.…”
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Recent Advances in Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Self-Powered Triboelectric Sensors for Contact and Non-Contact Sensing by Jinyue Tian, Jiaxun Zhang, Yujie Zhang, Jing Liu, Yun Hu, Chang Liu, Pengcheng Zhu, Lijun Lu, Yanchao Mao

“…Furthermore, this paper points out critical challenges and future directions, including durability under long-term operation, scalable and cost-effective fabrication, and seamless integration with wireless communication and artificial intelligence technologies. …”
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Enhancing Catalytic Removal of <i>N</i>-Nitrosodimethylamine from Drinking Water Matrices with One-Step-Carbonized Ferric Ammonium Citrate by Jing Lv, Lingyue Zhang, Jialu Li, Yuting Zhang, Ruofan Wang, Rui Tang, Jianchao Wang, Mei Hong, Na Liu

“…This study proposes a novel, cost-effective approach using a one-step carbonization method to synthesize a catalyst from ferric ammonium citrate (FAC). …”
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Sow reproductive disorders: a key issue affecting the pig industry by Yihan Wang, Youshun Jin, Yanyan Wang, Yunhui Li, Yunhui Li, Xiaoxue Wang, Xiaoxue Wang, Zhaocai Li, Jizhang Zhou

“…Preventing abortions is typically more cost-effective than managing and treating them, particularly in intensive pig farming system. …”
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Segment Anything Model (SAM) and Medical SAM (MedSAM) for Lumbar Spine MRI by Christian Chang, Hudson Law, Connor Poon, Sydney Yen, Kaustubh Lall, Armin Jamshidi, Vadim Malis, Dosik Hwang, Won C. Bae

“…Validation of a generalizable segmentation model for lumbar spine MRI can lead to more precise diagnostics, follow-up, and enhanced back pain research, with potential cost savings from automated analyses while supporting the broader use of AI and machine learning in healthcare.…”
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An echo state network based on enhanced intersecting cortical model for discrete chaotic system prediction by Xubin Wang, Pei Ma, Jing Lian, Jizhao Liu, Yide Ma

“…In terms of computational cost, the training phase of the ESN-EICM was faster than that of the LSTM. …”
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A comprehensive review of the genetic control of cooking time in dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by Hannah R. Jeffery, Marcelo Efrén Murillo‐Quesada, Luis Barboza‐Barquero, Karen Cichy

“…Long cooking times have consequences for dry bean use, especially where cooking fuel cost is high and when people prefer foods that are more convenient to prepare. …”
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Improving utilisation of the WHO surgical safety checklist at Wollega University Referral Hospital: a multidimensional quality improvement project by Temesgen Tilahun, Ketema Badasa, Mulugeta Abebe, Amsalu Takele, Mesfin Abera, Gudetu Fikadu, Milkias Beki, Misganu Teshome, Megersa Fikadu

“…Background The WHO surgical safety checklist aims to improve patient safety by standardising the delivery of care within the operating theatre through a series of essential safety checks. It is a cost-effective tool that has been shown to improve patient safety. …”
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Development of a β-glucosidase improved for glucose retroinhibition for cellulosic ethanol production: an integrated bioinformatics and genetic engineering approach by Raíza dos Santos Azevedo, Hugo Santana, Vinícius Rosa Seus, Alex Dias Camargo, Adriano Velasque Werhli, Karina dos Santos Machado, Letícia Jungmann Cançado, Betania Ferraz Quirino, Luis Fernando Marins

“…Genetic engineering combined with bioinformatics tools can improve key enzymatic characteristics, such as catalytic activity and glucose tolerance, in a more precise, faster, and cost-effective manner compared to traditional methods. …”
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3D-printed drug delivery system from food waste: A sustainable approach for the development of novel drug delivery systems by Sejal Porwal, Rishabha Malviya, Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar, Dhanalekshmi Unnikrishnan Meenakshi, Tarun Wadhwa, Javedh Shareef, Musarrat Husain Warsi

“…Discussion: Utilising food waste in 3DP drug delivery systems offers several advantages, including cost savings and reduced environmental effects. Biopolymers made from rice husk, soy protein, and eggshells improve the biodegradability and biocompatibility of pharmaceutical delivery systems. …”
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Monitoring water crisis from space across a Mediterranean region by Wassim Mohamed Baba, Abdelghani Chehbouni, Youness Ouassanouan, Simon Gascoin, Marc Paganini, Giuseppe Ottavianelli, Zoltan Szantoi

“…Satellite radar data offers a cost-effective and reliable method for monitoring water level changes across large surface areas, compensating for the scarcity of in-situ measurements. …”
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Lateral Flow Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Test with Stem Primers: Detection of Cryptosporidium Species in Kenyan Children Presenting with Diarrhea by Timothy S. Mamba, Cecilia K. Mbae, Johnson Kinyua, Erastus Mulinge, Gitonga Nkanata Mburugu, Zablon K. Njiru

“…Current diagnostic methods for cryptosporidiosis such as microscopy have low sensitivity while techniques such as PCR indicate higher sensitivity levels but are seldom used in developing countries due to their associated cost. A loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technique, a method with shorter time to result and with equal or higher sensitivity compared to PCR, has been developed and applied in the detection of Cryptosporidium species. …”
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Defected ground structure antenna array with metasurface inspired interlinked CSRR for 5G millimeter wave applications by Esraa Mousa Ali, Mohammad Alibakhshikenari, Nouf Abd Elmunim, Bal S. Virdee, Nasr Rashid, Dion Mariyanayagam, Muhammad Akmal Chaudhary, Nisar Ahmad Abbasi, Patrizia Livreri, Takfarinas Saber

“…The final optimized antenna array, measuring 32 × 32 × 0.8 mm3, demonstrates significant improvements in radiation gain and efficiency, making it a compact, lightweight, cost-effective, and practical solution for 5G and other mm-Wave applications.…”
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Nano/Micro Metal‐Organic Framework‐Derived Porous Carbon with Rich Nitrogen Sites as Efficient Iodine Hosts for Aqueous Zinc‐Iodine Batteries by Yong Li, Xiaotian Guo, Shixian Wang, Wenzhuo Sun, Dianheng Yu, Nana Li, Huijie Zhou, Xiaoxing Zhang, Huan Pang

“…Abstract Nowadays, the low cost, superior safety, and long durability of aqueous zinc–iodine (Zn–I2) batteries have garnered significant interest. …”
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Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting immunotherapy outcomes in lung cancer patients using clinical and blood biomarkers by Ting Ouyang, Fei Zhang, Yan Yang, Tianwei Luo, Ao Chen, Ning Han, Jun Qian, Xiaoyuan Chu, Chao Chen, Mi Yang

“…Conclusion The nomograms developed in this study, integrating clinical and blood biomarkers, provide a cost-effective, simple, and accurate tool for predicting the prognosis of lung cancer patients receiving ICIs treatment, to facilitate personalized clinical decision-making.…”
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