Awaiting discovery: How biases in faunistic surveys hinder conservation in mountain protected areas-A case study from Romania's oldest national park. by Dan Cogălniceanu, Dorel Ruşti, Marius Skolka, Florina Stănescu, Sabina E Vlad, Teodora L Tănase, Laurenţiu Rozylowicz

“…Our study provides a roadmap for cost-effective future faunistic studies by prioritizing conservation efforts towards the most understudied areas and taxa within the park.…”
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Femtosecond System with Pulse Pumping of Seed Laser and Amplifier by Using a Single Power Unit by S. A. Tikhomirov

“…In the developed laser system a compact scheme of a stretcher-compressor with a single common diffraction grating is used.Laser systems of this type characterized by a relatively low cost due to the use of a single power supply unit for simultaneous pumping  of  the  amplifier  and  oscillator,  as  well  as  lower  requirements for the quality of optical elements and usage conditions due to the pulse mode of operation, are quite practical and  can  be  used  both  in  scientific research  in  the  field  of  ultra-high-speed kinetic spectroscopy and nonlinear optics, as well as in numerous technical applications, particular in the precision processing of materials, as optical  simulators  of  the  action  of  heavy  charged  particles  in  testing the radiation resistance of integrated circuits and electronic modules.…”
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TiNbC MXene cathode for high-performance aluminum-ion batteries by Qicai Lin, Junjie Jin, Yongkang Jiang, Guan Sheng, Udo Schwingenschlögl, Junwei Wu, Shaobo Tu, Xingjun Liu, Xixiang Zhang

“…Abstract Al-ion batteries (AIBs) have emerged as a promising energy storage technology due to their high theoretical capacity, cost-effectiveness, and superior safety. However, the lack of stable and efficient cathode materials capable of reversible Al-complex ion (e.g., [AlCl4]−) insertion/extraction remains a critical challenge. …”
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Misogyny, racism, and threats to our families: a qualitative study of harassment of female politicians by Rhiannon Watson, Lucy Hammans, Oliver Hansby, Justin Barry-Walsh, Susanna Every-Palmer

“…Second, women found responding to abuse came at great personal cost, including increased mental and administrative workloads. …”
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A review of deep learning methods in aquatic animal husbandry by Marzuraikah Mohd Stofa, Fatimah Az Zahra Azizan, Mohd Asyraf Zulkifley

“…Looking ahead, deep learning offers huge potential to transform the aquaculture industry in terms of cost and operations. Future research should focus on refining existing models to better address real-world challenges such as sensor input quality and multi-modal data across various environments for better automation in the aquaculture industry.…”
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Through-Time Models for the Protection and Conservation of Port Areas: From 2D Data to 4D Analysis by Sara Gonizzi Barsanti, Gaetano Crispino, Silvia Bertacchi, Pasquale Contestabile, Adriana Rossi

“…Photogrammetry from drones makes it possible to survey and monitor impervious areas and, thanks to their manoeuvrability and reduced cost compared to airplane flights, to acquire data over time with regular missions, allowing constant monitoring. …”
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THE SYNERGISTIC ROLE OF BIOCHAR AND PLANT GROWTH-PROMOTING RHIZOBACTERIA IN MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS IN FIELD CROPS: A REVIEW by A. A. H. Salata, G. G. Borisova, M. G. Maleva

“…Biochar has many distinctive attributes that enhance its efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and ecological compatibility. …”
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Design of drain tube with cone to prevent frost accumulation of drainage hole in household refrigerators using artificial neural network by Suhwan Lee, Dongkuk Kang, Jinxing Fan, Sunghee Kang, Dong Kim, Eunseop Yeom

“…Experiments and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were conducted to investigate frost formation patterns and the effects of absolute humidity. To reduce the cost of evaluating design variations, an artificial neural network (ANN) was developed as a surrogate model trained on CFD data. …”
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How environmental and social responsibility bolster financial stability in the banking sector: Evidence from Vietnam by Ngoc Mai Tran, Manh Ha Tran

“…However, adopting CSR requires a comprehensive understanding of its impact and whether it is merely a compliance cost or a strategic tool for enhancing financial stability. …”
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The merit of rural point-of-care ultrasound: Carotid pseudoaneurysm case report by Jan C. Thirion, Daniël J. Van Hoving

“…Contribution: Point-of-care ultrasound is potentially an effective, cost-efficient diagnostic tool in rural healthcare settings but requires significant investment in equipment and training. …”
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Secure bio-inspired optimization with intrusion aware on-demand routing in MANETs by N. Naveen, J. Nirmaladevi

“…Previous research has achieved security at the cost of significant energy and resource consumption. …”
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A High-Precision Virtual Central Projection Image Generation Method for an Aerial Dual-Camera by Xingzhou Luo, Haitao Zhao, Yaping Liu, Nannan Liu, Jiang Chen, Hong Yang, Jie Pan

“…This paper presents a high-precision method for directly transforming raw images obtained from a dual-camera system mounted at an oblique angle into virtual central projection images, thereby enabling the construction of low-cost, large-format aerial camera systems. The method commences with an adaptive sub-block in the overlapping regions of the raw images to extract evenly distributed feature points, followed by iterative relative orientation to improve accuracy and reliability. …”
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Coded Pulse Stream LiDAR Based on Optical Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access by Gunzung Kim, Imran Ashraf, Jeongsook Eom, Yongwan Park

“…Despite challenges of cost and novelty, LiDAR’s unique capabilities find favor among automakers, except Tesla. …”
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Recent Advances in the Application of VO₂ for Electrochemical Energy Storage by Yuxin He, Xinyu Gao, Jiaming Liu, Junxin Zhou, Jiayu Wang, Dan Li, Sha Zhao, Wei Feng

“…Among these, vanadium dioxide (VO₂) is distinguished by its key advantages, including high theoretical capacity, low cost, and strong structural designability. The diverse crystalline structures and plentiful natural reserves of VO₂ offer a favorable foundation for facilitating charge transfer and regulating storage behavior during energy storage processes. …”
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Fabrication of SiO2/graphite composites with enhanced performance in supercapacitor electrodes by Jinjoo Jung, Chang-Duk Kim, Jihun Oh, Hanung Pae, Kyeong Tae Kang, Seung Beom Kang, Younjung Jo

“…These findings highlight the potential of SiO2/graphite composites as high-performance supercapacitor materials employing cost-effective and widely available resources.…”
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The Influence of Massage Therapy on Common Complications in Breast Cancer Patient Undergoing Chemotherapy by Bahman Dashtbozorgi, Seyed Mohammad Husseini, Somaye Basak, Seyed Mahmoud Latifi

“…Results: These was significant difference between the two groups suffering from anxiety (P=0.0009, P=0.04, P=0.03) and depression (P=0.03, P=0.03, P=0.01) in 2-4 days, but the difference between nausea (P=0.29, P=0.07, P=0.51) and vomiting (P=0.53, P=0.84, P=0.8) was not statistically significant.Conclusion: Massage therapy is cost effective and readily available it is recommended to be used to reduce anxiety and depression. …”
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Ergonomic Innovation: A Modular Smart Chair for Enhanced Workplace Health and Wellness by Zilvinas Rakauskas, Vytautas Macaitis, Aleksandr Vasjanov, Vaidotas Barzdenas

“…The smart chair offers an innovative, cost-effective approach to improving workplace ergonomics and health outcomes, with potential for further enhancements such as posture monitoring. …”
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Chikungunya masquerading as dengue infection in Sri Lanka uncovered by metagenomics. by K M Ahsanul Kabir, Chathurani Sigera, Sachith Maduranga, Praveen Weeratunga, Senaka Rajapakse, Deepika Fernando, Andrew R Lloyd, Rowena A Bull, Chaturaka Rodrigo

“…This approach, though cost-effective may miss important infections especially those caused by other arboviruses (e.g., Zika, Chikungunya and West Nile virus). …”
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Application of Robust Approach to Capacitated Location of Collection Sites and Capacitated Vehicle-routing Problem Model in an Urban Waste Management System by Mohammad Hossein Kabgani, Hamid Shahbandarzadeh, Ebrahim Heidari, Nooraldin Amiri

“…In the present study, a model including two robust objective functions to reduce costs related to the location of waste transfer facilities in Bushehr. …”
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Mechanical Multiscale Lithium-Ion Battery Modeling for Optimized Battery Pack Design by Davide Clerici, Francesca Pistorio, Salvatore Scalzo, Salvatore Martelli, Francesco Mocera, Aurelio Somà

“…In the automotive and working vehicle industry, lithium-ion batteries are a strategic component affecting the design, cost, and performance of vehicles. The electrochemical processes which allow the battery to deliver or store electrical energy involve the interaction of lithium ions with the electrode microstructure, causing the mechanical deformation of the electrode. …”
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