Effects of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application on Growth, Vegetation Indices, and Ammonia Volatilization in Korean Radish (<i>Raphanus sativus</i> L.) by TaeSeon Eom, TaeWan Kim, SungYung Yoo

“…Based on the specific environmental and soil conditions examined in this study, our results indicate that nitrogen input in radish cultivation in the Republic of Korea could be reduced without significant yield penalties, offering potential benefits in terms of reduced production costs and environmental impact. Nevertheless, to establish optimized fertilizer recommendations, further studies across diverse environmental conditions and cultivation practices, including planting timing, are essential.…”
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Different Oral Appliance Designs Demonstrate Different Rates of Efficacy for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review Article by Leonard A. Liptak, Edward Sall, Sung Kim, Erin Mosca, Shouresh Charkhandeh, John E. Remmers

“…Untreated, Obstructive Sleep Apnea is linked with elevated levels of mortality, decreased quality of life and increased economic costs. However, several large population studies demonstrate that the efficacy of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy, the most frequently prescribed treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, is compromised by frequent refusals and terminations. …”
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Kitchen garden, dietary diversity, and women’s health in rural eastern India: a mixed method study by Shrobana Hazra, Swayam Pragyan Parida, Prajna Paramita Giri, Binod Kumar Behera

“…Nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices such as kitchen garden have proven as sustainable methods for reducing undernutrition at affordable costs in different regions. This study aimed to see the relationship between kitchen garden and dietary diversity by using DDS (Dietary Diversity Score) scale in Odisha, India.ObjectivesTo assess the relationship between dietary diversity score (DDS) and backyard kitchen garden &amp; other socio-economic (SE) factors and to explore the enablers &amp; barriers associated with developing a kitchen garden (KG) in rural households of Odisha, India.MethodsThe study used simple random sampling to select 150 participants (WRA group: women of reproductive age) from the eligible household lists. …”
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A novel Hadamard matrix based hybrid compressive sensing technique for enhancing energy efficiency and network longevity by Balamurali S, Kathirvelu M, SatheeshKumar Palanisamy, Tagrid Abdullah N. Alshalali

“…The simulation results also reveal that the proposed strategy can reduce energy costs while ensuring reliable performance. Furthermore, the strategy can be easily implemented with existing hardware, making it a viable option for WSNs.…”
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Polymer waste and pollution in oral healthcare clinics: a systematic review by Anne Margrete Gussgard, Asbjørn Jokstad

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased reliance on single-use polymer items, causing supply chain disruptions and higher costs. This systematic review explores the extent of polymer waste and pollution generated in oral healthcare clinics. …”
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In-depth analysis of risk factors for postoperative pulmonary infection in patients with basal ganglia haemorrhage and construction of prediction model: based on domestic and inter... by Min Chen, Longbiao Da, Chun Huang, Jie Liu, Jian Tang, Zhengjiang Zha

“…Lung infections not only significantly prolong patients’ hospital stay and increase healthcare costs, but also greatly affect the prognostic regression of patients, and may even lead to a rapid deterioration of the condition, which is one of the most important causes of death in patients with basal ganglia haemorrhage.ObjectiveTo investigate the high-risk factors for the development of postoperative pulmonary infections in patients with basal ganglia haemorrhage and to develop a predictive model.MethodsA total of 317 patients were collected in this study, of which 126 patients developed postoperative lung infections; the patients enrolled in this study were randomly divided into a training set and a validation set according to the ratio of 7:3, of which 221 were in the training set and 96 were in the validation set. …”
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Akibat Hukum Permohonan Penundaan Kewajiban Pembayaran Utang (PKPU) Atas Perusahaan Asuransi Ke Pengadilan Niaga Yang Diajukan Oleh Pemohon Yang Tidak Memiliki Legal Standing by Vira Nadia Septiani, Iswi Hariyani, Bhim Prakoso, M. Afif Hasbullah

“…Human life is inseparable from the existence of risk, the occurrence of which cannot be ascertained and causes damage, loss, costs incurred, loss of profit, and others. Anticipating this, insurance is present in the midst of society as an institution for delegation or transfer of risk. …”
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Next generation sequencing as a panacea for antibiotic susceptibility testing: yea or nay? by Alex van Belkum, Alex van Belkum

“…The technical complexity of gAST still needs a significant decrease, gAST data management needs to be improved and simplified, the timeliness of the gAST assays requires improvement, and costs need to go down. The throughput of genomic testing for large-scale routine medical-microbiological testing needs to be enhanced. …”
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Slurry Acidification as a Tool to Reduce Ammonia Emissions by E. Sindhöj, K. Tamm, A. Bryukhanov, J. Casimir, R. Uvarov, N Oblomkova

“…The main limiting factors for SAR application were identified. The SAT introduction costs and economic benefits were compared. (Conclusions) The prospects of SAT introduction in the pilot region were estimated. …”
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Echoes From the Void: Detecting DNS Tunneling With Blackhole Features in Encrypted Scenarios With High Accuracy by Wafa S. Alorainy

“…Enterprises also face limitations concerning regulatory compliance, data privacy, and operational costs in integrating new detection mechanisms. In order to address these issues, our system is designed modularly and protocol-independently so that it can be easily integrated with mainstream SIEM tools (i.e., Splunk, QRadar) and enterprise DNS resolvers using standard interfaces. …”
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Analysis of heat transfer in Casson fluid flow due to aligned flat plate with leading edge accretion and slip boundary conditions by Jaganathan Jayaprakash, Vediyappan Govindan, Haewon Byeon

“…By building on current optimization practices in metallurgical plants and power generation facilities, our research provides a structured approach to enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs related to heat management and accretion. Our objective is to advance the understanding and use of non-Newtonian Casson fluids in managing leading-edge accretion, ultimately contributing to the development of more efficient and resilient materials for high-temperature applications. …”
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REVERSE model: a novel approach in medical research by Luca Saba, Gianluca De Rubeis, Francesco Pisu

“…Abstract Background Randomized controlled trials are considered the gold standard but they are limited by high costs and external validity. The REVERSE model is introduced to address these challenges. …”
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Intelligent Assessment Systems in Medical Education: A Systematic Review by MAJID ALIZADEH, MARYAM JAFAR SAMERI

“…Conclusion: Intelligent Assessment Systems (IAS) significantly improve educational processes and academic evaluation by providing immediate and precise feedback, enhancing student self-efficacy and self-awareness and reducing the training time and costs. The successful implementation of IAS requires careful system design, user training, and continuous technical support. …”
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Two-Stage Robust Optimization Model for Flexible Response of Micro-Energy Grid Clusters to Host Utility Grid by Hongkai Zhang, Outing Zhang, Peng Li, Xianyu Yue, Zhongfu Tan

“…Results indicate that the MEG cluster’s flexible response mechanism can utilize individual MEGs’ excess power generation to meet the host utility grid’s dispatching needs, thereby significantly lowering the host utility grid’s dispatching costs.…”
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Measurement of the amplitude pattern and the frequency characteristic of ISM-band antennas using WiFi routers by А. В. Садченко, O. A. Кушниренко, И. В. Цевух, И. А. Валянский, Ю. С. Чихрай

“…The practical value of the proposed methodology for measuring Wi-Fi antennas characteristics consists in substantial saving of time and costs during deployment and adjusting of wireless networks. …”
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Societal, occupational, and economic considerations for women with (M)INOCA: a narrative review by Sasha Voznyuk, Emilie T. Théberge, Mahraz Parvand, Tara L. Sedlak

“…Relevant databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL were searched using keywords related to ischemic heart disease, nonobstructive coronary syndromes, (M)INOCA, women’s health, questionnaires and surveys, cohort studies, workplace outcomes, and health costs. This narrative review includes key findings from 50 articles that fit the inclusion criteria. …”
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Interventions to Improve Adherence in Patients with Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disorders: A Systematic Review. by Fanny Depont, Francis Berenbaum, Jérome Filippi, Michel Le Maitre, Henri Nataf, Carle Paul, Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet, Emmanuel Thibout

“…<h4>Background</h4>In patients with immune-mediated inflammatory disorders, poor adherence to medication is associated with increased healthcare costs, decreased patient satisfaction, reduced quality of life and unfavorable treatment outcomes.…”
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Evaluating the utility of texting in the ambulatory care of paediatric patients with type 1 diabetes: a quality improvement report by Eiko Waida, Susi Wilkinson, Madison Brauer

“…Introduction Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic and costly disease that is often diagnosed in childhood. …”
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Machine Learning System for Predicting Cardiovascular Disorders in Diabetic Patients by A. Mayya, H. Solieman

“…In addition, the identification of the most significant indicators of both diseases may help physicians improve treatment, speed the diagnosis, and decrease its computational costs.Aim. To classify subjects with different diabetes types, predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetic patients using machine learning methods by finding the correlational indicators.Materials and methods. …”
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Perioperative metformin use in patients undergoing total joint replacement surgery: protocol for a randomised, placebo-controlled pilot study by Aidan Morrell, Steven Shelofsky, Hannah Hoffman, Cole McCallister, Thomas W Huff, Kathryn L Schabel, Avital Y O’Glasser, Ryland P Kagan

“…Introduction Patients with poor perioperative glycaemic control after total joint arthroplasty are at an increased risk of complications, mortality, delayed return to function and increased costs of care. Although correction of hyperglycaemia has been shown to improve patient outcomes, there is a lack of consensus regarding optimal perioperative glucose management after total joint replacement surgery. …”
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