Seismic Enhancement Techniques for Reinforced Concrete Frame Buildings: A Contemporary Review by Jiaxin Li, Nikita Igorevich Fomin, Shuoting Xiao, Kaixuan Yang, Shuaiwei Zhao, Hao Yang

“…Among these techniques, seismic isolation technology, although more costly, exhibits the best seismic performance and is suitable for new high-priority projects; BRB technology offers a balance between economy and effectiveness, making it the first choice for retrofitting existing buildings; and the frame–shear wall system requires an optimized layout to enhance its cost effectiveness.…”
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Water consumption and yield of late white cabbage Agressor F1 by application of humic fertilizers on irrigated dark chestnut soils of the Saratov Trans-Volga region by Nina A. Pronko, Konstantin V. Korsakov, Victor V. Pronko, Viktor V. Korsak

“…Foliar application with humic fertilizers ensured a more economical use of water resources without having a significant effect on water consumption of the crop: the cost of irrigation water for the formation of a unit value decreased by 6.22–15.56 % and the water consumption coefficient by 4.9–14.6 %. …”
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Sustainable Sugarcane Bagasse-Derived Activated Carbon for High-Performance Symmetric Supercapacitor Devices Applications by Perumal Rajivgandhi, Vediyappan Thirumal, Alagan Sekar, Jinho Kim

“…These results suggest that the sugarcane bagasse-derived activated carbon is a sustainable and low-cost candidate for next-generation supercapacitor electrodes. …”
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Extraction of thiacloprid from honey using aqueous biphasic systems based on potassium phosphate and ionic liquids by Marić Aleksandar Z., Jovanov Pavle T., Sakač Marijana B., Radić Bojana Đ., Đermanović Branislava B., Gadžurić Slobodan B.

“…Additionally, spectrophotometric detection was applied, providing a faster, simpler, and more cost-effective alternative to chromatographic methods. …”
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Local versus global sleep organization and the quest to determine sleep function by Hans P.A. Van Dongen

“…Global sleep precludes niche exploitation and thus comes at an opportunity cost – but, unlike local sleep, the regulation of global sleep is subject to evolutionary shaping and amenable to species-specific optimization. …”
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Experimental study and modeling adsorption behavior of a robust cross-linker on carbonate rocks at different temperatures by Umirzokov Azamat, Makhmarejabov Dilmurod, Fatkhiddinov Asliddinjon, Nosirov Nurzod, Samadov Bakhodirjon, Niyazmetov Azamat, Kurbanov G’olib, Mashaev Eldor, Saeed Khezerloo-ye Aghdam

“…Abstract The rising challenges of high water cuts and fluid production costs in mature oil reservoirs necessitate efficient interventions to optimize reservoir productivity. …”
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Dynamic path planning of UAV with least inflection point based on adaptive neighborhood A* algorithm and multi-strategy fusion by Longyan Xu, Mao Xi, Ren Gao, Ziheng Ye, Zaihan He

“…In addition, the performance is compared with several advanced algorithms in different environments, and the MSF-MTPO algorithm has the lowest path cost in different complex scenarios, which proves the effectiveness and stability of MSF-MTPO in UAV 3D path planning.…”
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Inclusion of Fermented Cassava Top and Root with Inoculation in Total Mixed Ration Silage Diets: Ensilage Quality and Nutrient Digestibility of Backgrounding Crossbred Bulls by Pichad Khejornsart, Unchan Traithilen, Theerayut Juntanam

“…The TMR silage substituted with 70% CTRS reduced the feed cost by 50.54% (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Our study findings suggest that optimizing the inclusion of CTRS in TMR silage could be a viable strategy for beef producers aiming to enhance cattle performance and profitability.…”
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Impact of Cannabis Seed Incorporation in Layer Diet on Productive Performance and Egg Quality Traits by Yassine Taaifi, Kamal Belhaj, Farid Mansouri, Youssef Rbah, Najlae Elbouanani, Reda Melhaoui, Abdesamad Ben Moumen, Embarek Azeroual, Hana Serghini-Caid, Ahmed Elamrani

“…Based on these findings, we can conclude that the incorporation of nonindustrial Moroccan cannabis seeds (ecotype Beldiya) at low rate in the diet of laying hens does not alter the laying performance or the quality of the egg; therefore, they could be used in poultry feeding as an alternative constituent to partially replace high-cost imported ingredients, such as corn and soybeans.…”
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Vanadium remediation from polluted wastewater using a novel non-conventional adsorbent by Manar Banwan Hasan, Suha Anwer Ibrahim, Nisreen Mizher Rahmah, Thekra Atta Ibrahim, Alaa Hani Alminshid, Mohammed Nsaif Abbas

“…This investigation studies the utilization of buckthorn leaves as a low-cost and environmentally friendly adsorbent to remove vanadium from simulated wastewater. …”
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A Two-Dimensional Position and Motion Monitoring System for Preterm Infants Using a Fiber-Optic Pressure-Sensitive Mattress by Giulia Palladino, Zheng Peng, Deedee Kommers, Henrie van den Boom, Oded Raz, Xi Long, Peter Andriessen, Hendrik Niemarkt, Carola van Pul

“…Before clinical use, we developed a simple, replicable, and cost-effective test protocol to simulate infant movements and positions, enabling early identification of technical limitations. …”
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The Main Tasks of Forensic Research Conducted in Trials on Land Disputes by A. Yu. Butyrin, O. V. Zhukova, E. B. Stativa

“…The purpose of addressing the diagnostic task is to ascertain the condition of the land in terms of possibility to use it for its intended purpose taking into account the type of permitted use and to determine the technical condition of construction objects located on the land plot. The cost task solution aims at determining the market, and other value of the land, the number of costs required to restore the land after being exposed to destructive natural and technogenic factors. …”
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Overcoming Barriers: A Study on Family Experiences and Treatment Adherence in Congenital Talipes Equinovarus in Kutch District, Gujarat by Vishal Pushkarna, Daxesh J Patel, Tej S Rudani

“…Background: The Ponseti method is widely recognized as the gold standard for managing congenital clubfoot, offering an effective, low-cost alternative to surgical interventions. This method involves a series of plaster casts, a percutaneous Achilles’ tenotomy, and the use of a Mitchell Ponseti brace, allowing for nonhospital-based care that supports family integration. …”
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Optimal Dark Tea Fertilization Enhances the Growth and Flower Quality of Tea Chrysanthemum by Improving the Soil Nutrient Availability in Simultaneous Precipitation and High-Temper... by Jiayi Hou, Jiayuan Yin, Lei Liu, Lu Xu

“…Thus, dark tea biofertilizer is a cost-effective and efficient additive for growing tea chrysanthemum in SPH regions due to improving soil quality and causing nutritional and functional components to accumulate in harvest flowers, which greatly promotes the commercial value of rural revitalization industries centered around tea chrysanthemum.…”
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Applicability of the SAF operation – case study of a Czech registered business aircraft operator on flights within Europe by Eliška Makovcová, Peter Olexa, Pavel Provinský, Damir Kuchkarov, Peter Vittek

“…The study evaluates the carriers’ networks by establishing two refueling strategies and identifying key factors for calculating emissions and costs. Specifically, the Minimum Refueling Strategy and Maximum SAF Refueling Strategy are analyzed. …”
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Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients with Abdominal Obesity Are Prone to Osteodysfunction: A Cross-Sectional Study by Hui Guo, Zengmei An, Ningjian Wang, Shaohong Ge, Jian Cai, Shiyan Yu, Ying Zhou, Rong Ying, Kexi Zha, Tao Gu, Yan Zhao, Yingli Lu

“…In routine clinical practice, these easily obtained indices could be used as a preliminary screening method and relevant factors for osteodysfunction incidence risk at no additional cost and may be of particular value for postmenopausal women in T2DM populations.…”
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Cs2AgBiBr6 Perovskites: Designing Stable, Sensitive and Selective Eco‐friendly Ozone Sensors by Aikaterini Argyrou, Rafaela Maria Giappa, Emmanouil Gagaoudakis, Vassilios Binas, Ioannis Remediakis, Konstantinos Brintakis, Athanasia Kostopoulou, Emmanuel Stratakis

“…The perovskite material is synthesized using a precipitation method under ambient conditions, ensuring a cost‐effective and environmentally friendly fabrication process. …”
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Estimating concentration of toxic ions Arsenic in water by using Photonic Crystal Fiber based on Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) by Ghufran Mohammed Jassam, Soudad S. Ahmed

“…The suggested sensor has a strong mechanical structure, low cost, and easy fabrication, allowing it to provide a greater measurement range and action area to the measured samples without lengthening the sensor. …”
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Simulation design of 542kWp DC/480kWp AC Solar Photovoltaic System at Institute of Southern Punjab by Muhammad Muneeb Khan, Sadiq Ahmad, Muhammad Usman Tariq, Zeshan Haider Anjum, Muhammad Amir Shafi

“…According to National Electric Power Regulation Authority (NEPRA) rule Tarif A3(66) is applied on universities and schools, where 60 Rs/kWh is unit cost in year 2024. The generated energy costs for Longi solar cell for proposed location in ISP Multan is 0.07 US dollars per kWh, while the standard energy pricing in Pakistan in 2024 is 0.21 US dollars per kWh. …”
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Determination of Phthalates in Purified Drinking Water in Italy by Claudia Lino, Serena Indelicato, David Bongiorno, Fabio D’Agostino, Sergio Indelicato, Giuseppe Avellone

“…The analytical approach developed may be adopted as a cost-effective tool for water quality assessment and offers promising potential for broader application in public health and commercial water treatment systems.…”
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