Factors influencing parents’ food-purchasing decisions in the Pacific: a qualitative study in Tonga by Sela Ki Folau Fusi, Alessandro Crocetti, Adrian J. Cameron, Megan Ferguson, Kathryn Backholer, Jennifer Browne

“…At the meso level, we found that food availability in local retail outlets was important, while at the macro level, the cost of healthy food relative to unhealthy food was a key factor driving purchasing decisions. …”
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Transforming Manufacturing Quality Management with Cognitive Twins: A Data-Driven, Predictive Approach to Real-Time Optimization of Quality by Asif Ullah, Muhammad Younas, Mohd Shahneel Saharudin

“…Traditional quality management systems (QMS), through these reactive measures, are often inefficient because of their higher operational cost and delayed defect detection and mitigation. …”
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The untapped potential of camera traps for farmland biodiversity monitoring: current practice and outstanding agroecological questions by Stephanie Roilo, Tim R. Hofmeester, Magali Frauendorf, Anna Widén, Anna F. Cord

“…Moreover, the engagement of farmers in CT‐based biodiversity monitoring programmes and advances in computer vision for image classification provide opportunities for low‐cost, broad‐scale and automated monitoring schemes. …”
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Calculation of efficiency in a centrifugal pump using the thermodynamic method through an adapted voltage acquisition module by Erick O. Castañeda Magadán, Laura L. Castro Gomez, José A. Marbán Salgado, Miguel A. Basurto Pensado, Víctor M. Zezatti Flores, Oscar Sotelo Mazón

“…This study presents the calculation of hydraulic efficiency in a variable-speed centrifugal pump using the Thermodynamic Method, employing a cost-effective, adapted data acquisition system to obtain key variables. …”
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Practices for New Research University's Collaborative Collection Development of Print and Electronic Books: A Case Study of SUSTech Library by Feiyan HUANG

“…A collaborative acquisition strategy should be based on four factors: collection assurance, patron needs, library space, and cost effectiveness. Collaborative management should redesign the business process from the aspects of funding plan, book selection, acquisition implementation, metadata management, and statistics. …”
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[18F]FDG PET/CT to reduce the need for sentinel lymph node biopsy in early-stage oral cancer: PETN0-study protocol. by Roosmarijn S Tellman, Dominique N V Donders, Anne I J Arens, Koos Boeve, Adrienne H Brouwers, Simone E J Eerenstein, Sylvia L van Egmond, Thomas J W Klein Nulent, W Martin C Klop, Martin Lacko, Jochem A J van der Pol, Daphne D D Rietbergen, Robert P Takes, Joris Tim, Wouter V Vogel, Gerben J C Zwezerijnen, Bart de Keizer, Remco de Bree

“…Patients (n = 159) with cT1-3N0 OSCC (8th TNM edition; only when T3 is assessed based on tumor dimensions of >2 and ≤4 cm, with DOI > 10 mm), candidate for transoral excision and SLNB, are included in the study. [18F]FDG PET/CT will be conducted within a maximum of three weeks before SLNB. A cost-effectiveness analysis will also be performed, together with quality of life assessment using questionnaires.…”
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Microwave-assisted synthesis of ZSM-5 from blast furnace slag by Nhlanhla Nyembe, Yusuf M. Isa

“…This study highlighted the potential of BFS as a low-cost, sustainable feedstock for zeolite synthesis and the effectiveness of microwave-assisted methods in improving process efficiency. …”
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Satisfaction and preference for home delivery pharmaceutical services among patients attending primary care settings in Qatar during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study by Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Muhammad Tanveer Alam, Shajitha Thekke Veettil, Jeyaram Illiayaraja Krishnan, Reena Ghazi Alsalmi, Jinsy Jacob, Aly Tamer Mousa, Samah Auni Mesbah Sakallah, Shafqat Mahmood

“…Furthermore, 58.9% were willing to recommend the service to others, while only 30.9% considered the delivery cost to be reasonable. Among the factors associated with satisfaction was nationality, where Qatari nationals had a significantly higher mean satisfaction score (89%) compared with expatriates (79.5%).Outcome The satisfaction score exhibited a significant positive trend with age and educational level. …”
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Investigating performance and variability of NIF ICF experiments with deep learning by M. Pokornik, S.F. Khan, J.A. Gaffney, B. MacGowan, A. Maris, K. Humbird, S. Haan

“…The parameter space involved in designing an inertial confinement fusion shot at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) is massively multi-dimensional and the cost of a single shot makes a comprehensive set of sensitivity studies in the laboratory impractical. …”
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Fabrication of Wood-Derived Carbon Aerogel/Mg(OH)₂ Bio-Composite and Its High Performance for Adsorption and Separation of Cadmium Ions by Ran An, Jinyue Liu, Haomiao Ma, Yuqing Yan, Yuanru Guo, Qingjiang Pan, Shujun Li

“…Combined with exceptional adsorption efficiency, this biomass-derived composite offers an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for heavy metal ion remediation. …”
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Early Detection of Type 1 Diabetes in First-Degree Relatives in Saudi Arabia (VISION-T1D): Protocol for a Pilot Implementation Study by Iman S Algadi, Yazed AlRuthia, Muhammad H Mujammami, Khaled Hani Aburisheh, Metib Alotaibi, Sharifah Al Issa, Amal A Al-Saif, David Seftel, Cheng-Ting Tsai, Reem A Al Khalifah

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and cost-effectiveness of a T1D-screening program targeting high-risk individuals, specifically children with a first-degree relative diagnosed with T1D. …”
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Artificial intelligence-guided therapy: Clinic versus home users. Long-term differences in patient-reported outcomes in patients with low back pain by Kenan Alzouhayli, Nathan D. Schilaty, Takashi Nagai, Luca Rigamonti, April L. McPherson, Benjamin Holmes, Nathaniel A. Bates

“…AI-resistance training has the potential to be a cost-effective supplement to clinical therapy when managing LBP. …”
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Forecasting the Remaining Useful Life of Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Machine Learning Models—A Web-Based Application by Chisom Onyenagubo, Yasser Ismail, Radian Belu, Fred Lacy

“…Predictive maintenance, cost control, and increasing user confidence in electric vehicle technology depend on accurate Remaining Useful Life (RUL) forecasting of these batteries. …”
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Impact of exercise on anthropometric outcomes in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on 113 randomized controlled trial... by Jie Men, Pengbo Wang, Qihui Gao, Yishan Li, Guoyu Zhu, Zhengyang Yu, Simin Wu, Yuxi Zhang, Weiqi An, Jingwen Wang, Yu Wu, Zhaowei Li, Jun Zhang

“…Future studies need to deepen stratified research through a standardized design, integrate psychological support to improve intervention accuracy and compliance, and accurately implement policies to promote low-cost health interventions and cross-sectoral collaboration.…”
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STUDY OF CHANGES IN TUMOR BLOOD FLOW FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF EARLY RESPONSE TO NEOADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPY IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS by M. V. Pavlov, P. I. Rykhtik, O. E. Ilyinskaya, P. V. Subochev, Yu. M. Kreinina, A. V. Maslennikova

“…Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive, affordable, and low-cost imaging technique that can be safely used for repeated measurements.The purpose of the study was to study vascular changes in the tumor by power Doppler ultrasound for the evaluation of the early breast cancer response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.Material and Methods. …”
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Multiplexed CRISPR Assay for Amplification-Free Detection of miRNAs by P. I. Thilini De Silva, Keshani Hiniduma, Rachelle Canete, Ketki S. Bhalerao, Sherif M. Shawky, Hansana Gunathilaka, Jessica L. Rouge, Islam M. Mosa, David C. Steffens, Kevin Manning, Breno S. Diniz, James F. Rusling

“…Expanding capacity of CRISPR to low cost, multiplexed assays of biomarkers is a key to future disease diagnostics, since multiple biomarker detection is essential for reliable diagnostics. …”
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Efficient Use of Energy: as a Life Style by Omneya Sabry

“…<p>Since the Early Eighties of the last Century, the Egyptian Government considered Energy Conservation as one of the main pillars of Energy Planning in Egypt, based on the fact that investing in Energy Efficiency is more cost effective than in constructing new Power Plants.…”
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Nutritional Composition and Apparent Metabolizable Energy (AME) Value of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) Full-Fat Meal for Broiler Chickens by Dumeshi Ellawidana, Ruvini Kamalika Mutucumarana, Darshanee Ruwandeepika H.A., Manjula Sumith Magamage

“…Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL; Hermetia illucens L.) is a proven high-cost protein source replacer and could be grown in a range of bio-degradable waste materials where hardly incorporated into broiler diets locally. …”
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Large-scale 3D printed fouling-resistant self-floating evaporator by Yiru Pu, Wenzhu Lin, Xiaoxue Yao, Qili Xu, Wai Kin Lo, Yuyi Liu, Jiawei Sun, Yijun Zeng, Songnan Bai, Miaomiao Cui, Stevin Pramana, Tong Li, Zuankai Wang, Steven Wang

“…The evaporation stability, extending well beyond traditional limitations of days or months, is realized by a decoupling design and the low-cost renewal of water-intake layer. This design allows vapor to escape downward without causing fouling problem within the top solar absorber. …”
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Transforming business management practices through metaverse technologies: A Machine Learning approach by Raghu Raman, Santanu Mandal, Angappa Gunasekaran, Thanos Papadopoulos, Prema Nedungadi

“…The framework highlights drivers, constraints, and cross-sector linkages, addressing practical challenges such as high implementation costs, regulatory uncertainties, interoperability barriers, cybersecurity risks, and ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and inclusion. …”
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