DMCF-Net: Dilated Multiscale Context Fusion Network for SAR Flood Detection by Zhimin Wang, Lingli Zhao, Nan Jiang, Weidong Sun, Jie Yang, Lei Shi, Hongtao Shi, Pingxiang Li

“…Experimental results show that DMCF-Net outperforms other deep learning models, achieving an F1 score of 81.6% and an intersection over union of 68.9%, while also having lower computational cost (97.4G) and fewer parameters (16.4M).…”
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Impact of allied health student placements for older clients’ health and wellbeing in primary healthcare settings: a systematic integrative review by Mohammad Hamiduzzaman, Vanette McLennan, Gillian Nisbet, Shruti Jindal, Sarah Miles, Sarah Crook, Karn Nelson, Christopher Williams, Victoria Flood

“…Despite a lack of rigorous methodologies, five mixed-methods studies, four quantitative studies, one qualitative study, and one cost–benefit analysis were identified exploring the possible effects of allied health student placements for older clients. …”
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Bio-Based Solutions for Concrete Infrastructure: A Review of Microbial-Induced Carbonate Precipitation in Crack Healing by Armstrong Ighodalo Omoregie, Chih Siong Wong, Adharsh Rajasekar, Jen Hua Ling, Abdelfatah Bousbia Laiche, Hazlami Fikri Basri, Gowthaman Sivakumar, Tariq Ouahbi

“…While MICP offers significant advantages, including self-healing capabilities and compatibility with industrial by-products, barriers related to cost, scalability, and policy integration persist. …”
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10-Year Cardiovascular Disease Risk Estimation Based on Lipid Profile-Based and BMI-Based Framingham Risk Scores across Multiple Sociodemographic Characteristics: The Malaysian Coh... by Boekhtiar Borhanuddin, Azmawati Mohd Nawi, Shamsul Azhar Shah, Noraidatulakma Abdullah, Syed Zulkifli Syed Zakaria, Mohd Arman Kamaruddin, Chandralekah S. Velu, Norliza Ismail, Mohd Shaharom Abdullah, Salywana Ahmad Kamat, Afifah Awang, Mariatul Akma Hamid, Rahman Jamal

“…Future strategies for the reduction of CVD risk should focus on screening via BMI-based FRS in this at-risk subpopulation to increase the cost-effectiveness of the prevention initiatives.…”
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Assessment of Antibacterial Potentials of Lawsonia inermis L. (Henna) Leaf Aqueous Extracts by Garba, M. U., Adamu, F. U., Mairami, F. M., Basheer, A., Aminu, M. A., Bukar, F. M., Yakubu, U. I., Nura, S.

“…The urge for alternative therapies led researchers to endorse the use of medicinal plants due to their cost-effectiveness and absence of side effects. This research was conducted to evaluate the antibacterial potential of henna leaf aqueous extract against clinical bacterial isolates. …”
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Rapid Identification of the SNP Mutation in the <i>ABCD4</i> Gene and Its Association with Multi-Vertebrae Phenotypes in Ujimqin Sheep Using TaqMan-MGB Technology by Yue Zhang, Min Zhang, Hong Su, Jun Liu, Feifei Zhao, Yifan Zhao, Xiunan Li, Yanyan Yang, Guifang Cao, Yong Zhang

“…However, conventional phenotypic detection methods suffer from low efficiency and high costs. In this study, based on a key SNP locus (<i>ABCD4</i> gene, Chr7:89393414, C > T) identified through a genome-wide association study (GWAS), a TaqMan-MGB (minor groove binder) genotyping system was developed. the objective was to establish a high-throughput and efficient molecular marker-assisted selection (MAS) tool. …”
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Design and Implementation of Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring System Based on Impedance Cardiogram Method by Fuhao KANG, Qi YIN, Yanan LIU, Lin HUANG, Yan HANG, Jilun YE, Xu ZHANG

“…Non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring has attracted extensive attention from medical companies and clinicians at home and abroad in recent years due to its advantages such as safety, non-invasiveness, continuous monitoring, simple operation, and low cost. This paper designs a non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring system based on the impedance cardiography, including hardware, algorithm, software design, and performance parameter evaluation. …”
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Clinical application of flexible and variable transparent endport technology in minimally invasive neuroendoscopic keyhole surgery: a practical new technology by Long Zhou, Shitao Mao, Can Wang, Huikai Zhang, Zhiyang Li, Minghui Lu, Wei Xia, Ping Song, Hui Ye, Jinjian Zhou, Zohaib Shafiq, Qianxue Chen, Fangjun Cao, Qiang Cai

“…The flexible and variable transparent endport system material is easy to obtain, manufacture, operate, and has extremely low cost, making it suitable for promotion and use in the vast majority of neurosurgery units, including primary hospitals.…”
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IT business as an object of financial management by N.H., A.Yu., I.V., M.P., O.Yu.

“…The stages of the software life cycle (Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, Maintenance) are considered, with the allocation of a key IT specialist for each of the stages, with the ability to compare the cost of each with the elements of the software development process. …”
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Discovery and optimization of a guanylhydrazone-based small molecule to replace bFGF for cell culture applications by Mikhail Feofanov, Gerrit Martin Daubner, Andrea Saltalamacchia, Karsten Köhler, Christine Schulz, Clare Elizabeth Henry, Michael Josef Ziegler, Mohammed Benabderrahmane, Florence Andrée Hiault, Tim-Michael Decker, Mei-Chun Shen, Jürgen Pahl, Sophie Lambertz, Hamid R. Noori

“…Replacing growth factors with a synthetic alternative molecule is an attractive opportunity to increase consistency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of cell-based products. Herein, we describe the discovery of a chemical class of FGFR1 agonists that mimic the action of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), an essential component of cell culture media. …”
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A quantum-resilient lattice-based security framework for internet of medical things in healthcare systems by Zeyad Ghaleb Al-Mekhlaf, Murtaja Ali Saare, Jalal Mohammed Hachim Altmemi, Mahmood A. Al-Shareeda, Badiea Abdulkarem Mohammed, Gharbi Alshammari, Reem alrashdi, Yasser A. Alkhabra, Ibrahim Alreshidi

“…Relative to the state-of-the-art lattice- and hash-based constructions, our framework involves 50-75% smaller ciphertext sizes, up to a 50% reduction of the communication overhead, and nearly 60% less in computational cost. Furthermore, the solution relies on zero-knowledge proofs, homomorphic encryption as well and attribute-based access control to guarantee strong security and privacy. …”
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Comparison of the therapeutic effects of manual orthopedic manipulation and isthmus repair for lumbar spondylolysis by LOU Hongda，FAN Yu，FENG Yu，WANG Ziyun，NA Jian

“…Manual orthopedic manipulation has a lower costs and a better short-term recovery outcome ，while isthmus repair offers a shorter treatment cycle and better long-term prognosis. …”
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Parents of newborns knowledge of child safety seat in Sichuan Province, China: A mixed method study by Sha Xie, Xiuru Yang, Li Wan, Haiyan He, Dan Wen

“…Qualitative analysis revealed awareness of CSS importance but confusion regarding usage standards, cost, convenience, and policy mandates as primary adoption barriers, and reliance on variable online information versus trusted healthcare guidance. …”
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Illuminating the Invisible: Green Fluorescent Protein as a Beacon for Antibiotic-Induced Phage Activity in <i>Escherichia coli</i> by Maria João Silva, Tim Van Den Bossche, Mattias Collin, Rolf Lood

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The findings demonstrate a strong association between the two methods of measuring phage induction, suggesting that the GFP-based <i>E. coli</i> model is a reliable, cost-effective, and efficient tool for studying phage induction and its potential role in AMR spread. …”
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Implementation of a multicomponent intervention including clinical decision support (CDS), e-course and feedback to improve general practitioners’ radiology referrals: a feasibilit... by Stig Harthug, Stefan Hjorleifsson, Miriam Hartveit, Aslak Bjarne Aslaksen, Mia Louise Halsvik Mowinckel-Nilsen, Nicolas Melchior Frederic Øyane, Satya Pal Sharma, Erik Vang

“…Introduction Overuse of high-cost imaging like MRI and CT scans is a growing concern, with 4–100% of examinations deemed of low value. …”
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The Efficacy of Tumor Characterization for Colorectal Lesions with Blue Light Imaging of a Compact Light-Emitting Diode Endoscopic System Compared to a Laser Endoscopic System: A P... by Ken Inoue, Naohisa Yoshida, Reo Kobayashi, Yuri Tomita, Hikaru Hashimoto, Satoshi Sugino, Ryohei Hirose, Osamu Dohi, Hiroaki Yasuda, Ritsu Yasuda, Takaaki Murakami, Yutaka Inada, Yoshito Itoh

“…Background: A compact and cost-effective light source-processor combined 3-color light-emitting diode (LED) endoscopic system (ELUXEO-Lite: EP-6000, Fujifilm Co., Tokyo) with a magnified colonoscope (EC-6600ZP, Fujifilm Co.) has been released. …”
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Effects of animal rennet, fermentation-produced chymosin, and microbial coagulants on bovine milk coagulation properties by Giorgia Stocco, Dario Casali, Andrea Summer, Elena Mariani, Edward Concar, Suzanne Lantz, Jonathan Goodwins, Claudio Cipolat-Gotet

“…ABSTRACT: Coagulants play a crucial role in cheese production by catalyzing milk curdling, with traditional animal rennet long serving as the primary choice. However, due to cost, availability, and ethical concerns, various substitutes such as microbial coagulants and fermentation-produced chymosin (FPC) have emerged. …”
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Selenium Nanoparticles from Khaya grandifoliola, and Assessment of their Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Anticholinesterase, and Anticancer Poten... by Jude Akinyelu, Akinwunmi Adeoye, Londiwe Mbatha, Olakunle Oladimeji, Abiodun Aladetuyi, Omodele Ibraheem, Adaora Onodugo, Olapade Akinlolu

“…Green synthesis offers significant advantages by addressing the need for environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and cost-effective methods. This study investigates the green synthesis of SeNPs using the ethanolic root bark extract of Khaya grandifoliola (RKG) and evaluates their biological activities, including antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticholinesterase, and anticancer properties. …”
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An Improved MCDM Model to Support Smart Energy Management System in Smart Grid Paradigm by Abdulrahman AlKassem, Zafar A. Khan, Mishaal Alkabi, Bader Alharbi, Syed Ali Abbas Kazmi, Kamal Al-Haddad

“…Finally, this research offers a cost-effective, clean, and efficient system configuration aimed at consumer preferences.…”
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Localized policy design for clean heating transitions: a multi-city analysis of renter preferences for energy efficiency by Graeme Troxell, Steve Conrad, Reuven Sussman

“…We find that while initial return multipliers exhibit significant sensitivity to assumptions about rent and energy cost differentials, the financial burden for energy-inefficient rentals is considerably larger than the premium one might pay for efficient rentals (presenting a penalty-to-premium of 1.35–1.42). …”
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