UV-Vis spectroscopy coupled with firefly algorithm-enhanced artificial neural networks for the determination of propranolol, rosuvastatin, and valsartan in ternary mixtures by Ahmed Serag, Maram H. Abduljabbar, Yusuf S. Althobaiti, Farooq M. Almutairi, Shaker T. Alsharif, Rami M. Alzhrani, Marwa F. Ahmed, Atiah H. Almalki

“…Abstract In the present study, a simple, rapid and cost-effective analytical method was developed for the simultaneous determination of three commonly prescribed cardiovascular drugs: propranolol, rosuvastatin and valsartan. …”
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Irrigation but not fertilization increases yields and N2 fixation in organic faba bean in temperate climates by Lars Dietrich, Chantal Syrovy, Thomas F. Döring, Rüdiger Jung, Stefan Siebert, Daniel Neuhoff

“…Economically, however, irrigation proved cost-effective in only one of six trials, suggesting that irrigation rates need to be optimized.…”
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Integration of a vertical voluntary medical male circumcision program into routine health services in Zimbabwe: A solution for sustainable HIV prevention. by Amanda Marr Chung, Joseph Murungu, Precious Chitapi, Rudo Chikodzore, Peter Case, Jonathan Gosling, Roly Gosling, Sinokuthemba Xaba, Getrude Ncube, Owen Mugurungi, Patience Kunaka, Stefano M Bertozzi, Caryl Feldacker

“…Program stakeholders want to sustainably integrate VMMC into routine health services so that the program will continue to be a cost-effective HIV prevention strategy. The research team studied the effectiveness of a district-level intervention to empower local stakeholders in this integration effort. …”
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Recent developments in the utilization of unconventional resources: A focus on partial upgrading techniques and sustainability of Canadian Oil sand bitumen by Moataz K. Abdrabou, Xue Han, Yimin Zeng, Ying Zheng

“…It also discusses the environmental implications and economic feasibility of these technologies, emphasizing the necessity for sustainable and cost-effective solutions at petroleum field sites. …”
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Research on the Cable Force Optimization of the Precise Closure of Steel Truss Arch Bridges Based on Stress-Free State Control by Ningbo Wang, Qian Wei, Zhugang Chang, Bei Liu, Zhihao Fan, Chengshuo Han

“…Considering the actual construction risk and the economic cost, the precise matching of closure joints can be achieved by selectively trimming the size of the closure wedge by a minimal amount. …”
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Indoor Transmission of Respiratory Droplets Under Different Ventilation Systems Using the Eulerian Approach for the Dispersed Phase by Yi Feng, Dongyue Li, Daniele Marchisio, Marco Vanni, Antonio Buffo

“…The Eulerian and Lagrangian approaches present similar agreement with the experimental data, indicating that the two approaches are comparable in accuracy. The computational cost of the E-L approach is closely related to the number of tracked droplets; therefore, the Eulerian approach is recommended when the number of droplets required by the simulation is large. …”
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FOPID-Controlled Self-Propelled Pipeline Inspection Robot for Internal Mapping of Small-Diameter Pipelines by Rizwan Aziz Mangi, Ghulam E. Mustafa Abro, Sufyan Ali Memon, Aneela Pathan, Khalil Muhammad Zuhaib, Maran Marimuthu

“…This paper presents a compact and cost-effective Pipeline Route Mapping System (PRMS) that solely uses internal sensing techniques to tackle these difficulties. …”
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APPLICATIONS OF UV-LIGA AND GRAYSCALE LITHOGRAPHY FOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES by I. V. Timoshkov, A. V. Khanko, V. I. Kurmashev, D. V. Grapov, A. A. Kastevich, G. A. Govor, A. K. Vetcher

“…Thus, microtechnologies should be integrated into display technology to provide cost effective production and advanced properties of final products.…”
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The Charge Storage Mechanism and Durable Operation in Olivine–Lithium–Iron–Phosphate for Mn‐based Hybrid Batteries by Jangwook Pyun, Hyungjin Lee, Hyeonjun Lee, Sangki Lee, Seunghyeop Baek, Hyeju Kwon, Seung‐Tae Hong, Munseok S. Chae

“…Abstract Aqueous batteries have garnered considerable attention because of their cost‐effectiveness, sufficient capacity, and non‐flammable water‐based electrolytes. …”
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Spatiotemporal Patterns of Chlorophyll-<i>a</i> Concentration in a Hypersaline Lake Using High Temporal Resolution Remotely Sensed Imagery by R. Douglas Ramsey, Soren M. Brothers, Melissa Cobo, Wayne A. Wurtsbaugh

“…The MCD43A4 daily cloud-free images produced by 16-day temporal composites of MODIS imagery provide a cost-effective and temporally dense means to monitor phytoplankton in the southern (47% surface area) portion of the GSL, but its remaining bays could not be effectively monitored due to shallow depths, and/or plankton with different pigments given extreme hypersaline conditions.…”
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Impact of recycling on polymer binder integrity in metal injection molding by György Ledniczky, Ferenc Ronkay, Pál Hansághy, Zoltán Weltsch

“…This study explores the recyclability of polymer-based feedstocks used in Metal Injection Molding, specifically evaluating how repeated recycling affects the structural integrity and thermal stability of polymer binders. Given the high cost of raw materials in MIM, optimizing recyclability is essential for reducing production costs and minimizing material waste, contributing to more sustainable manufacturing practices. …”
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METRICS FOR EVALUATING CONSISTENCY IN DISTRIBUTED DATASTORES by Galyna Zholtkevych

“…Such convergence has the same unit of measure as the link cost of each link in the network; the stochastic model is proposed for metric to evaluate consistency. …”
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Effectiveness of inbuilt cell phone reminders in chronic medication compliance by Thanduxolo P. Myeni, Somasundram Pillay

“…Conclusion: Inbuilt cell phone reminders are a cost-effective intervention that significantly enhances medication adherence, especially in resource-limited settings. …”
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Construction of a Surface Roughness and Burr Size Prediction Model Through the Ensemble Learning Regression Method by Ali Khosrozadeh, Seyed Ali Niknam, Fatemeh Hajizadeh

“…This work represents a novel and accurate approach for predicting key surface quality indicators, with significant implications for process optimization and cost reduction in precision machining.…”
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Eco-friendly and ultra-sensitive electrochemical sensor for sertraline detection in pharmaceuticals and plasma by Ramy E. El-Bahnasawy, Hany A. Batakoushy, Hytham M. Ahmed

“…In comparison to previously reported methods, the Red-Green-Blue (RGB) 12 algorithm proved to be more cost-effective, environmentally sustainable, analytically robust, and exhibited a higher degree of “whiteness.”…”
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A machine learning strategy for the identification of key in silico descriptors and prediction models for IgG monoclonal antibody developability properties by Andrew B. Waight, David Prihoda, Rojan Shrestha, Kevin Metcalf, Marc Bailly, Marco Ancona, Talal Widatalla, Zachary Rollins, Alan C Cheng, Danny A. Bitton, Laurence Fayadat-Dilman

“…Successful prediction of such properties and bioassay results from calculated in silico features has potential to reduce the time and cost of delivering clinical-grade material to patients, but nevertheless has remained an ongoing challenge to the field. …”
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Machine Learning Strategies for Forecasting Mannosylerythritol Lipid Production Through Fermentation: A Proof-of-Concept by Carolina A. Vares, Sofia P. Agostinho, Ana L. N. Fred, Nuno T. Faria, Carlos A. V. Rodrigues

“…This, in turn, could help reduce process-related costs, enhancing its economic viability.…”
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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION OF ARAB DESCENT IN PONTIANAK CITY by Alwi Al Attas, Luqman, Yulia

“…The development of information technology has also made it easier for businesses to interact, although the cost and training challenges of employees need to be faced…”
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Sustainable validated methodology for enzymeless determination of Tyrosine using 3D-printed PLA/CB electrodes in synthetic urine by Amanda Morais, Diego Pessoa Rocha, Maria Lurdes Felsner, Andressa Galli

“…Overall, the proposed method is a low-cost, sustainable, environmentally friendly, portable, and accessible approach for TYR analysis in biological samples.…”
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Predicting Imminent Cyanobacterial Blooms in Lakes Using Incomplete Timely Data by Christopher M. Heggerud, Jingjing Xu, Hao Wang, Mark A. Lewis, Ron W. Zurawell, Charlie J. G. Loewen, Rolf D. Vinebrooke, Pouria Ramazi

“…It is, however, infeasibly costly to conduct precise monitoring on a large scale, leaving most lakes unmonitored or only partially monitored. …”
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