Advances in Chlorella microalgae for sustainable wastewater treatment and bioproduction by Yazan Abuhasheesh, Aya Ghazal, Doris Ying Ying Tang, Fawzi Banat, Shadi W. Hasan, Pau Loke Show

“…Furthermore, this review highlights the crucial role of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing various conditions and parameters to enhance the phycoremediation and production processes to achieve greater cost-effectiveness. Ongoing research efforts aim to improve microalgae properties through synthetic biology, link them with other microorganisms, and incorporate cutting-edge technologies. …”
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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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The Impact of an Evidence-Based Bundle on Cesarean Section-Related Surgical Site Infections: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Aditya Gan, Romana Khursheed, Mahadevi Savanur, Anita Dalal, Arif Maldar, Yang Pan, Jue Li

“…Implementing the use of this bundle in routine perioperative care will reduce the cost of CS and improve health outcomes in CS. Trial registration. …”
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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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The use of linear programming approach in diet optimization among children under five: a scoping review by Yee Xuen Miow, Wilfred Kok Hoe Mok, Wan Ying Gan, Poh Ying Lim, Geeta Appannah, Siti Nur ‘Asyura Adznam

“…Conclusions Modeled diets involving local foods are inadequate to meet the requirements for certain micronutrients, particularly iron and zinc. Cost-effective strategies are required to improve the dietary adequacy of young children.…”
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Prediction of the Methane Yield From Extensively Managed, Flower‐Rich Fen Grassland Based on NIRS Data by M. Wendt, S. Nandke, P. Scharschmidt, M. Thielicke, J. Ahlborn, M. Heiermann, F. Eulenstein

“…Besides providing feedstock for ruminants and energy production, grasslands support multiple beneficial ecosystem services, namely diverse flora and habitats that serve as resources for pollinators. The cost‐effective utilization of grassland biomass is mainly determined by the biomass quality, which is highly variable and dependent on the management intensities. …”
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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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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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Density matrix emulation of quantum recurrent neural networks for multivariate time series prediction by J D Viqueira, D Faílde, M M Juane, A Gómez, D Mera

“…This allows us to show how the present and past information from a time series is transmitted through the circuit, and how to reduce the computational cost in every time step of the emulated network. …”
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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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Skin/core fracture toughness of sandwich structures: a comparison of different experimental arrangements by Amal Alliyankal Vijayakumar, Muhammad Zahid, Stefano G. Corvaglia, Alfonso Maffezzoli

“…This research adopts a cost-effective thermoforming approach for simultaneous commingled E-glass/Polypropylene (PP) fabric consolidation and closed-cell PP foam core bonding via a one-stage non-isothermal process. …”
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Market performance and supply chain selection dynamics for vegetables grown through sustainable practices in the Northwest Himalayan region by Ajay Kumar, Divyanshu, Raghubir Singh Prashar, Rajeshwar Singh Chandel, Inder Dev, Subhash Sharma, Piyush Mehta, Rohit Kumar Vashishat

“…The study has highlighted the socio-economic dimensions of the area and its dwellers, further attempted to understand the cost of natural farming cultivation, followed by understanding the resource utilization in the natural farming practices, analytical representation of marketing components associated with the natural farming cultivation, and also attempted to analyze the key production and marketing problems associated with the natural farming. …”
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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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