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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The impact of health insurance models on reducing DALYS from cardiovascular diseases and neoplasms: A panel study across 51 OECD member and candidate countries by Aleksandra Kuzior, Zhanat Khishauyeva, Narek M. Kesoyan, Dmytro Sukov, Natalia Sidelnyk, Nataliia Sheliemina, Tetiana Vasylieva

“…As health systems worldwide increasingly focus on mitigating the burden of non-communicable diseases, the strategic role of insurance schemes in facilitating early detection and preventive care, thereby reducing the substantial costs associated with advanced-stage treatment, has become a critical area of policy and research attention. …”
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Exploring the relationship between housing conditions and Métis Nation of Ontario citizen’s health: a qualitative study by Noel Tsui, Abigail J. Simms, Carolyn Lacka, Helana Marie Boutros, Robynn Sadler, Amy Mersereau, David Crenna, Jeff Evenson, Cindi Rye, Sarah A. Edwards

“…Results Seven themes were derived from all focus groups: housing needs and conditions, affordability of shelter costs, renting, infrastructure and connectedness, impacts of housing on mental and emotional health, impacts of housing on physical health, and improvements to housing programs and supports. …”
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An Intelligent LoRaWAN-Based IoT Device for Monitoring and Control Solutions in Smart Farming Through Anomaly Detection Integrated With Unsupervised Machine Learning by Maram Fahaad Almufareh, Mamoona Humayun, Zulfiqar Ahmad, Asfandyar Khan

“…And this is where IoT devices come in, making possible precision agriculture techniques with lowered costs by customizing farming practice for each crop or section of land. …”
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A Framework for Leveraging Digital Technologies in Reverse Logistics Actions: A Systematic Literature Review by Sílvia Patrícia Rodrigues, Leonardo de Carvalho Gomes, Fernanda Araújo Pimentel Peres, Ricardo Gonçalves de Faria Correa, Ismael Cristofer Baierle

“…Their application optimizes execution time, reduces operational costs, and mitigates environmental impacts. <i>Conclusions</i>: For the transportation and manufacturing sectors, integrating Industry 4.0 technologies into RL can streamline supply chains, enhance decision-making, and improve resource utilization. …”
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The Clinical Outcomes of Preoperative Self‐Expandable Metal Stent Placement as Bridge to Surgery for Obstructive Colorectal Cancer by Ryosuke Aoki, Nao Hondo, Masato Kitazawa, Satoshi Nakamura, Makoto Koyama, Masahiro Kataoka, Hirokazu Tanaka, Takuya Iguchi, Yonghan Park, Yuji Soejima

“…Incidence of severe complications was 0% versus 16.7% (p < 0.01); postoperative hospital stay was 14.3 versus 26.6 days (p < 0.01); medical costs were comparable between the groups. The long‐term outcomes of Group S and patients with non‐OCRC who underwent surgery during the same period were compared after propensity score matching. …”
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Prediction of thermophysical properties of R-454B based on molecular dynamic simulation and SAFT-based equation of state by Farag M. A. Altalbawy, Fadhil Faez Sead, Ramdevsinh Jhala, T. Ramachandran, Junainah Abd Hamid, Aman Shankhyan, A. Karthikeyan, Dhirendra Nath Thatoi

“…This methodology can be employed to estimate second-order derivative thermodynamic properties of novel refrigerants prior to synthesis, potentially reducing the costs and time associated with experimental development.…”
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