A float-controlled self-contained laser gauge for monitoring river levels in tropical environments by Alain Pierret, Norbert Silvera, Keo Oudone Latsachack, Khampasith Chanthavong, Phabvilay Sounyafong, Olivier Ribolzi

“…This device is inexpensive (cost of about EUR 220), easy to build (no electronics skills or specialized tools required; assembled in a few hours) and straightforward to use. …”
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A 5G network based conceptual framework for real-time malaria parasite detection from thick and thin blood smear slides using modified YOLOv5 model by Swati Lipsa, Ranjan Kumar Dash, Korhan Cengiz, Nikola Ivković, Adnan Akhunzada

“…Conclusion Our model exemplifies how a generic one-stage object detection algorithm, such as YOLOv5x, can be repurposed to detect objects as small as malaria parasites from microscopic visuals in a cost-effective manner over the 5G network. By integrating the computational efficiency of deep learning with the connectivity of 5G networks, this system can significantly enhance remote diagnostic capabilities and contribute to smart healthcare solutions.…”
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Performance Analysis of Single-Photon Avalanche Diode Underwater VLC System Using ARQ by Taniya Shafique, Osama Amin, Mohamed Abdallah, Imran Shafique Ansari, Mohamed-Slim Alouini, Khalid Qaraqe

“…Next, the average energy efficiency and throughput are analyzed to account for the increased energy consumption cost and the decreased effective transmission rate, which results from adopting the ARQ scheme. …”
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Compliance with remotely monitored physical therapy is higher in the older age group and for treatment of the upper extremity by Kanwar Parhar, Yousef Shishani, Abigail Berns, Reuben Gobezie, Patrick Denard

“…Background: Remotely monitored physical therapy (RMPT) has emerged as an efficacious and cost-effective alternative to in-office physical therapy. …”
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Forage crops status, determinants and constraints: Current status of improved forage crops, determinants and constraints on smallholders mixed crop-livestock farms in the semi-arid... by Lounis Semara, Charefeddine Mouffok, Farida Belkasmi

“…The development of forage crops encountered various constraints, including issues of seed availability and cost, limited farmland, and insufficient irrigation water. …”
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Flexible screen-printed SiC-based humidity sensors by Arjun Wadhwa, Alexandre Perrotton, Mohamad Hassan Taherian, Abbas Zirakjou, Jaime Benavides-Guerrero, Mathieu Gratuze, Fabrice Vaussenat, Martin Bolduc, Sylvain G. Cloutier

“…This integration highlights the potential for future exploration in human health monitoring, utilizing fully printed, low-cost sensing devices.…”
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The Utility of Lower Glycemic Targets for Treating Gestational Diabetes: A Retrospective Study by Grace Hagen, Crystal Brown, Jordan Dietrich, Charles Gibbs, Gene T. Lee

“…As there were no observed differences in maternal or neonatal outcomes otherwise, aiming for lower glycemic targets in GDM is likely not cost-effective.…”
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Potential for application of hydroxyapatite-based bone grafting materials in spine surgery by U. F. Mukhametov, S. V. Lyulin, D. Yu. Borzunov

“…However, due to a better cost-benefit ratio, allografts are also often used. …”
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Object-topological modeling of electrical networks by I. A. Golovinskii

“…This significantly simplifies programming and verifying of algorithms, reduces the time and cost of program development, and increases the reliability of programs.…”
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Investigation of the Energy Comsuption and Indoor Environment in Rural Residences in South China by Hua Lei, Miaoyan Qiu, Tianwei Tang, Yanping Yang, Yukang Yuan

“…To enhance renewable energy adoption, technological advancements and cost reductions are necessary, along with increased government efforts in awareness campaigns, policy incentives, and demonstration projects. …”
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Food Supply Chain: A Framework for the Governance of Digital Traceability by Maria Bonaria Lai, Daniele Vergamini, Gianluca Brunori

“…The diverse experience data from company interviews reveal that only 30% of firms had fully integrated systems, and fixed costs remained largely unaffected, though variable cost reductions and quality improvements were reported in the olive oil and cheese sectors. …”
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GIS spatial optimization for agricultural crop allocation using NSGA-II by Tipaluck Krityakierne, Pornpimon Sinpayak, Noppadon Khiripet

“…Additionally, we incorporate agricultural economics data, such as market price, crop yield, production cost, distances to secondary producers, production budget limitations, and minimum crop production requirements. …”
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Organic Greenhouse Container Herb Production in South Florida: Fertilizer and Potting Media by Danielle Treadwell, Kati Migliaccio, Teresa Olczyk, Yun Qian, Yuncong Li, George Hochmuth, Robert Hochmuth, Eric H. Simonne, Lance S. Osborne, Richard K. Sprenkel

“…However, the differences in cost of each fertilizer and the study results suggest that Perdue is a more economic choice for organic herb production of basil and dill. …”
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Hydrogen sensing with high-performance via O- ion spillover at Pd single atoms stabilized SnO2 interface by Yunxiao Qian, Guorui Zhao, Changming Zhang, Shengjie Yin, Junwei Chen, Yuanyuan Luo, Zhengfeng Huang, Bo Liu, Guotao Duan

“…Metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) based gas sensors are simple structures with low cost that are a promising approach for H2 detection. …”
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The Direct Healthcare Expenditures of Prostate Cancer by Disease Severity: Evidence from US National Survey Data by Peter J. Mallow, Jie Chen, John A. Rizzo, John R. Penrod, Geralyn C. Trudel, Teresa M. Zyczynski

“… # Objective This study quantified the effects of PC, overall and by disease severity on direct healthcare costs to insurers and patients. # Methods Using 1996–2010 data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), a large, nationally representative US database, multivariate analyses were used to assess the relationship between PC and direct annual healthcare costs to insurers and patients, at individual and US aggregate levels. …”
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Use of TIGR Synthetic Reabsorable Mesh in Primary Breast Reconstruction by Will Fairman, Jonathan Nguyen, MD

“…Future studies should investigate its long-term efficacy, safety, and cost against comparable products.…”
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Green Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Malva parviflora Extract for Improving a New Nutrition Formula of a Hydroponic System by A. G. Oraibi, H. N. Yahia, K. H. Alobaidi

“…There are increasing needs for developing nontoxic, low-cost, high-yield, and eco-friendly procedures for manufacturing nanoparticles. …”
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LEGAL BASIS AND SPECIFIC FEATURES OF FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH REORGANIZATION ACCORDING TO RUSSIAN CIVIL LEGISLATION by Oleg E. Karpov, Irina V. Fadeeva, Dmitriy N. Nikitenko, Victor V. Tretyakov, Ekaterina M. Nushtaeva

“…Among legal mechanisms of attaining the efficiency of using Public Health resources the authors point out the possibility to hand over to other institutions or to the state (municipal) treasury the property which is not used efficiently and cost cutting by closing ineffective structural or detached subdivisions (affiliates). …”
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Building OptiPath: A Cloud-Based system for Optimal Route Calculation using ArcGIS Enterprise by H. Wang, H. Wang, D. Jain, J. Greenspon, J. Greenspon, J. Blossom

“…OptiPath accurately computes optimized paths between specified origins and destinations based on user input, aligning closely with actual routes in a time and cost-effective manner. This system’s outstanding performance makes it an asset for diverse and complex route planning projects. …”
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Drive-by damage detection based on the use of CWT and sparse autoencoder applied to steel truss railway bridge by Lorenzo Bernardini, Francesco Morgan Bono, Andrea Collina

“…In the last two decades, vehicle-assisted bridge monitoring has emerged among researchers and engineers as a promising tool to support visual inspections, being a cost-efficient alternative to direct Structural Health Monitoring systems. …”
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