Design of a Sugar Cane Juice Extracting Machine. by Mubangizi, Elias

“…The sugar cane juice extracting machine is constructed to assist these farmers and juice vendors in extracting juice after harvesting following challenges they face negatively impact sugarcane juice vendors, profitability, poor quality juice, increased labor costs, and slow production rates. Use of hands and manual machines to extract juice. …”
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Partial Replacement of Soyabean Meal with Defatted Black Soldier Fly (<i>Hermetia illucens</i> L.) Larvae Meal Influences Blood Biochemistry and Modulate Oxidative Stress, but Not... by Gergana Yordanova, Radka Dimitrova Nedeva, Apostol Petrov Apostolov, Stephen Charles Mansbridge, Isobel Margaret Whiting, Alexander Mackay Mackenzie, Galina Dimitrova Nikolova, Yanka Dimitrova Karamalakova, Vasil Radoslavov Pirgozliev

“…., deforestation, water waste, and transportation costs), and reducing its inclusion in pig diets by using alternative protein sources, such as insect meal, is an important challenge for nutritionists. …”
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ESBL-producing Enterobacterales in food and clinical samples: antimicrobial resistance organisms and genes in Chiang Mai, Thailand by Sirikwan Dokuta, Xiao Zhang, Peerapong Jeeno, Sayamon Hongjaisee, Sumed Yadoung, Phadungkiat Khamnoi, Bajaree Chuttong, Zhou Kai, Surat Hongsibsong

“…The emergence of resistance caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) during the AMR era has resulted in increased morbidity, longer hospital stays, and more costly treatment alternatives. This study aimed to detect the contamination of ESBL-producing Enterobacterales antibiotic-resistant bacteria and ESBL genes in food materials and clinical samples in Chiang Mai, Thailand. …”
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Enhancing venous thromboembolism prophylaxis compliance: a quality initiative for standardised risk assessment in a hospital setting by Anwar I Joudeh, Emad Naji Isaid, Nijab Shereef, El Hareth Sirjuddin, Naseera Aboubaker, Eiman Abdelfattah-Arafa, Rehab Mohammad, Hemalatha Charles, Joseph Macalimbon, Wissam Ghadban

“…Venous thromboembolism (VTE), encompassing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, poses a significant threat to hospitalised patients, affecting morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Despite the availability of effective prophylaxis, adherence rates remain inconsistent. …”
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Designing and planning a bioethanol supply chain network under uncertainty using a data-driven robust optimization model under disjunctive uncertainty sets by Farzaneh MansooriMooseloo, Maghsoud Amiri, Mohammad Taghi Taghavi Fard, Mostafa Hajiaghaei-Keshteli

“…Classic robust models did not have this weakness, but due to their excessive conservatism, they increased supply chain costs, making them unattractive to investors. Therefore, the aim of this study is to design and optimize the biomass-to-bioethanol supply chain network using data-driven robust optimization methods and disjunctive uncertainty sets.Methodology: The methodology of this study is a multi-methodology approach based on mathematical modeling and machine learning algorithms. …”
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Use of Modular and Wearable Technical Means of Disinfection During Liquidation of Emergency Situations by A. S. Morozov, V. P. Lakomov, A. A. Noskov

“…The aerosol treatment method and the formulation based on ethyl alcohol provided high productivity of works, low manual labor costs, and reliable disinfection of objects with low consumption of preparation. …”
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Epidemiological analysis of radiation therapy utilization and its implications for cancer care in India-insights from National Cancer Registry Programme by Jayasankar Sankarapillai, Thilagavathi Ramamoorthy, Gokul Sarveswaran, Gopika Venugopal, Prashant Mathur

“…Abstract Aim Radiotherapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment in India, yet its expansion is hindered by high investment costs. Effective planning and target estimation based on cancer burden are crucial to meet the radiotherapy demands of patients with cancer. …”
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Predictive modelling of graphene-enhanced greases using classical feedback control and quantum kernel regression by Ethan Stefan-Henningsen, Amirkianoosh Kiani

“…They highlight opportunities to optimize graphene content while minimizing costly trial and error testing.…”
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A novel energy management system based on two-level hierarchical economic model predictive control for use in microgrid control by F.J. Vivas, A. Pajares, X. Blasco, J.M. Herrero, F. Segura, J.M. Andújar

“…MPC-based EMS are economically efficient and beneficial, although the real-time implementation often requires hierarchical structures due to high computational costs. The high level defines a long-term economic optimisation, with a longer sampling period and prediction horizon. …”
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Relationship between weapon size and six key behavioural and physiological traits in males of the European earwig by Blackwell, Samantha E M, Pasquier, Laura, Dupont, Simon, devers, Severine, Lecureuil, Charlotte, Meunier, Joël

“…It is generally assumed that growing and carrying large weapons is costly, thus only males in the best condition can afford it. …”
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Public versus Private Drug Insurance and Outcomes of Patients Requiring Biologic Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Amir Rumman, Roberto Candia, Justina J. Sam, Kenneth Croitoru, Mark S. Silverberg, A. Hillary Steinhart, Geoffrey C. Nguyen

“…Antitumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy is a highly effective but costly treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). …”
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Organic fertilization of Christmas tree (Abies balsamea (L.) Mill.) plantations with poultry manure in northwestern New Brunswick, Canada by Manuel Lamontagne, Hector Guy Adégbidi, Abbé Jonas Assamoi

“…Considering fertilizers and operations costs, the application of poultry manure at the rate of 40 g N tree-1 /2 yrs seemed the one to be recommended to growers.…”
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Consistent individual positions within roosts in Spix’s disc-winged bats by Giacomini, Giada, Chaves-Ramírez, Silvia, Hernández-Pinsón, H. Andrés, Barrantes, José Pablo, Chaverri, Gloriana

“…Each position may be associated with various costs, such as greater exposure to predators, and benefits, such as preferential access to food. …”
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Effects of Betulinic Acid and Ursolic Acid on IL-17-Induced CCL20 Release in Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes by Anna Arai, Takahiro Oyama, Toyoaki Nakajima, Michiru Usui, Ena Sato, Takanori Kamiya, Midori Oyama, Takashi Tanikawa, Tomoharu Takeuchi, Takehiko Abe, Tomomi Hatanaka

“…The use of molecular targeted drugs in specific therapies offers high efficacy; however, high medical costs and a significant risk of side effects highlight the need for novel therapeutic agents. …”
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Applying Fuzzy Decision-Making and Markov Chain Modelling for Detecting Life Cycle of RC Bridges by Ahmed Abdelallim, Yasmin shalaby, Gamal Ebrahim, Mohamed Badawy

“…Recently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become significant in improving bridge assessment by supporting different approaches that enhance maintenance planning and minimize associated costs. Objective of this study is to investigate the more accurate and applicable AI-driven technique for assessing reinforced concrete bridges. …”
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Hands-Free Human–Machine Interfaces Using Piezoelectric Sensors and Accelerometers for Simulated Wheelchair Control in Older Adults and People with Physical Disabilities by Charoenporn Bouyam, Nannaphat Siribunyaphat, Dollaporn Anopas, May Thu, Yunyong Punsawad

“…Compared to current commercial devices, the proposed HMIs provide lower costs, easier fabrication, and greater adaptability for real-world applications. …”
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Experimental study on displacement monitoring of instable highway slope based on MEMS sensors by Di Wu, Taiming Liang, Yanxin Yang, Qingpeng Pei, Yang Yi, Jianjian Wu, Dan Li

“…IntroductionThe monitoring of soil displacement during highway slope instability currently faces challenges such as poor stability, low accuracy, and high costs. In this study, a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) sensor is proposed for measuring internal soil displacement during slope movement. …”
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Analysis of diagnostic parameters of Truenat HPV for detecting Human papilloma virus: A study from a tertiary care hospital by Hemant G Deshpande, Prachi V Prasad, Manasi V Chavan, Charusheela R Gore, Chandrashekhar G Raut

“…Prolonged processing times, high costs, and advanced infrastructures are the drawbacks of conventional diagnostic techniques. …”
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A question-answering framework for geospatial data retrieval enhanced by a knowledge graph and large language models by Hao Li, Peng Yue, Haoru Wu, Baoxin Teng, Yongkun Zhao, Changfeng Liu

“…Compared to baseline approaches including KGQArr, Text2Cypher, KAPING, and ToG, our method achieves superior performance in both accuracy and efficiency, significantly reducing time and token costs.…”
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Characteristic Analysis of Penta-Resistance Restorer Line for Hybrid Rice by Xinyan Li, Lüshui Weng, Youlun Xiao, Jinjiang Li, Lihua Deng, Qing Liu, Weiwei Kang, Yaping Duan, Daji Yang, Guoying Xiao

“…The management of pests, diseases, and weeds with agrochemicals increases production costs and results in pesticide residues. Developing new germplasm and varieties with multiple resistances is the most economical, sustainable, and efficient way to solve these problems. …”
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