A Comparison of Different Operating Systems for Femtosecond Lasers in Cataract Surgery by B. M. Wu, G. P. Williams, A. Tan, J. S. Mehta

“…Healthcare administrators will also have to weigh and balance out the financial costs of these lasers relative to the advantages they put forth. …”
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A modern view on the Epididymal Cyst treatment as an Obstructive Azoospermia factor by D. V. Sarkisyan, I. V. Vinogradov

“…As one of such approaches, sclerotherapy of EC is considered an affordable and low-impact method, the use of which does not require large economic costs and can be used in young men of reproductive age. …”
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Shaping the healthcare of tomorrow: gene-based medicine as a transformative frontier by Ralf Weiskirchen

“…Despite these advancements, challenges such as off-target effects, ethical considerations, production complexities, and high costs continue to hinder widespread adoption. This review explores current innovations in gene-based medicine, addresses remaining obstacles, and outlines future directions, emphasizing the transformative potential of genomic-driven therapies for patients worldwide.…”
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Enzyme Encapsulation in Liposomes: Recent Advancements in the Pharmaceutical and Food Sector by Angela Merola, Lucia Baldino, Alessandra Procentese

“…Despite numerous promising applications, liposomes face challenges such as low colloidal stability, inefficient drug encapsulation, and high production costs for large-scale applications. For this reason, innovative methods, such as microfluidics, electroporation, and supercritical CO<sub data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">2</sub>, are currently being investigated to overcome these limitations. …”
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Current status and recommendations for the fruit tree industry in east China's Jiangsu Province by Jialiang Kan, Mingliang Yu, Xiaogang Li, Mizhen Zhao, Yushan Qiao, Xicheng Wang, Jinlong Han, Yong Yang, Meng Wei, Zhijun Shen

“…The present article provides a detailed analysis of the distribution of fruit tree species, technological application, planting costs, and marketing models of fruit trees in Jiangsu, and points out the problems in regional layout, mechanized application, green production, and plantlet breeding. …”
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Quantum Computing in Health Care and Dentistry: Transformative Potential, Applications, and Challenges by Roja Lakshmi Karri, Chinta Priyanka Reddy, Sindhuri Yerra, Juneda Vahid Shaik, Srujananjali Grandhi, Tejaswi Gavidi

“…However, challenges such as high costs, security concerns, and regulatory hurdles stand in the way of fully embracing this technology. …”
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HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN CANCER PATIENTS by N. V. Dmitrieva, I. N. Petukhova, Z. V. Grigorievskaya, N. S. Bagirova, I. V. Tereshchenko, V. V. Aginova, I. A. Klyuchnikova, S. A. Dyakova, A. I. Dmitrieva, T. A. Kalinchuk

“…Worldwide, about 150 million people are diagnosed with urinary tract infections each year, costing the global economy in excess of 3.5 billion US dollars. …”
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Institutional Fragility and Entrepreneurial Activities by Mingzhi Hu, Yinxin Su, Wenping Ye, Yuming Yang

“…This study develops a theoretical framework that integrates institutional theory and public choice theory to examine the impact of institutional fragility on entrepreneurship, considering both institutional costs and government intervention. Our findings reveal an inverted U‐shaped relationship between institutional fragility and entrepreneurial activity in China. …”
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Factors Affect Dye Sensitized Solar Cells performance by Ahmed Mohamed, Yehia Selim

“…<p class="Abstract">Recently, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have received great attention for their simple fabrication process, low production costs and, relatively high conversion efficiency.…”
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A novel deep learning model based on YOLOv5 optimal method for coal gangue image recognition by Tongkai Gu, Haiyan Zhao, Yasheng Chang, Sitong Yan, Feihan Cao, Wei Liu

“…Abstract Coal gangue recognition presents significant challenges in the mining industry due to its inefficient and costly traditional treatment methods. The advent of deep learning techniques has introduced novel solutions for automating and online coal gangue processing. …”
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Study of the Possibility of Transition to More Stringent Energy Efficiency Requirements for Translucent Structures in the Republic of Kazakhstan by Serikbolat Yessengabulov, Meiram Kozhakhmet, Yerkebulan Zharkenov, Yeldos Abakanov, Gulzhamal Dastenova, Marzhan Nurbayeva, Aru Kozhakhmet, Meiir Zhankeldi, Assel Jexembayeva

“…The authors propose a schematic map of the climatic regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and stricter values for the thermal resistance of windows depending on the degree-days of the heating period, which will significantly reduce heat loss in buildings and cut heating costs. Calculations of potential energy savings and economic benefits from the introduction of energy-efficient windows are presented, and schemes for the certification and labeling of windows by energy efficiency class are proposed. …”
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Improving geotechnical properties using paper ash and olive pomace by Inas Berdi, Salah Messast, Riad Benzaid, Imane Idoui

“…Soil stabilization techniques play a crucial role in improving soil quality, reducing construction costs, and addressing environmental and mechanical challenges encountered in civil engineering. …”
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Patient centric decentralizing health records: a gas-efficient Soulbound token framework for EHR management by Mayank Sharma, Namrta Tanwar

“…By leveraging ERC721A-based SBTs, we enable efficient linkage of medical data to non-transferable tokens, lowering gas costs and ensuring privacy. This approach enhances the scalability and efficiency of medical data management in line with current demands in healthcare.…”
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Integrating Battery Systems with Solar Inverters to Enhance Solar Energy Utilization and Grid Stability for a Sustainable Future: A Review by Asadullah Muhammad Hossain SAAD

“…Economic and environmental benefits are also analyzed, including reduced reliance on fossil fuels, lower electricity costs, and decreased CO2 emissions. Finally, the study addresses large-scale implementation challenges, encompassing grid interconnection, safety protocols, and regulatory frameworks. …”
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Sorghum Silage as a Feed Alternative for Backgrounding Heifers in Florida by Federico Tarnonsky, Federico Podversich, Araceli Maderal, Nicolas DiLorenzo

“…County Extension agents and cattle producers can use this report to reference a range of expected weight gains, feed conversion rates, and costs when using sorghum silage as the main dietary ingredient in backgrounding beef cattle diets. …”
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Experimental Evaluation of Hybrid Renewable and Thermal Energy Storage Systems for a Net-Zero Energy Greenhouse: A Case Study of Yeoju-Si by Misbaudeen Aderemi Adesanya, Anis Rabiu, Qazeem Opeyemi Ogunlowo, Min-Hwi Kim, Timothy Denen Akpenpuun, Wook-Ho Na, Kuljeet Singh Grewal, Hyun-Woo Lee

“…The implementation of renewable energy systems (RESs) in the agricultural sector has significant potential to mitigate the negative effects of fossil fuel-based products on the global climate, reduce operational costs, and enhance crop production. However, the intermittent nature of RESs poses a major challenge to realizing these benefits. …”
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Culture Positivity and Antibiotic Resistance in Respiratory Intensive Care Patients: Evaluation of Readmission and Clinical Outcomes by Oral Menteş, Deniz Çelik, Murat Yildiz, Kerem Ensarioğlu, Maşide Ari, Mustafa Özgür Cırık, Abdullah Kahraman, Zehra Nur Şeşen, Savaş Gegin, Yusuf Taha Güllü

“…<b>Background:</b> Multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDRB) represent a significant challenge in intensive care units (ICUs), as they limit treatment options, prolong hospital stays, and escalate healthcare costs. Respiratory ICUs are particularly affected due to the high prevalence of chronically ill patients with recurrent infections. …”
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Circular Economy and Environmental Performance: Strategies and Challenges for SMEs in Basque Machinery and Equipment Industry by Rebeca Martín-Díez, María Saiz-Santos, Natalia Torralba

“…The results demonstrate how circular economy practices enhance competitiveness by creating new business lines, reducing costs, and optimizing processes. Furthermore, the importance of practices such as repair, refurbishment, and recovery of products is highlighted. …”
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Key factors in the successful implementation of enterprise resource planning system by Farajollah Rahnavard, Nahid Bozorgkhou

“…ERP implementation is costly and time-consuming and makes fundamental change in the process, if not implemented correctly it will cause challenges in most parts of the organization and will certainly fail. …”
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Sorting out assortativity: When can we assess the contributions of different population groups to epidemic transmission? by Cyril Geismar, Peter J White, Anne Cori, Thibaut Jombart

“…Characterising the transmission dynamics between various population groups is critical for implementing effective outbreak control measures whilst minimising financial costs and societal disruption. While recent technological and methodological advances have made individual-level transmission chain data increasingly available, it remains unclear how effectively this data can inform group-level transmission patterns, particularly in small, rapidly saturating outbreak settings. …”
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