Dry-printed carbon nanotube film based electrochemical immunosensor for total testosterone detection by Narender Kumar Joon, Jane Besong-Ndika, Elisa Mikkonen, Ville Rajala, Samuel Dulay, Ilkka Varjos

“…The sensing platform utilizes a cost-effective, roll-to-roll processed carbon nanotube (CNT) film as a scaffold. …”
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Over the counter use of topical corticosteroid for skin conditions among patients before attending skin specialist clinic in Nepal: A qualitative study. by Yogesh Poudyal, Nishika Aryal, Anuja Rajbhandari, Mukti Ghimire, Sanjaya Acharya, Shristi Raut, Bishal Joshi, Sunil Pokharel, Phaik Yeong Cheah, Bipin Adhikari

“…In addition, access factors (e.g., distance, cost, time), convenience factors (e.g., ease of presenting at the drug store compared to skin clinic) also influenced the choice for OTC. …”
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GWSC-SegMamba: Gate Wavelet Spatial Convolution Enhanced State Space Model for Multi-Temporal Agricultural Land Segmentation by Yohanes Fridolin Hestrio, Aprinaldi Jasa Mantau, Wisnu Jatmiko

“…The design processes temporal sequences with linear computational cost, incurring about 8-10% additional computational overhead relative to the basic SegMamba and demonstrating enhanced scalability properties compared to transformer-based approaches. …”
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Lignin Waste Valorization in the Bioeconomy Era: Toward Sustainable Innovation and Climate Resilience by Alfonso Trezza, Linta Mahboob, Anna Visibelli, Michela Geminiani, Annalisa Santucci

“…Lignin-derived carbon materials are offering scalable, low-cost alternatives to critical raw materials in batteries and supercapacitors. …”
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Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Obtained by Green Synthesis from Cuminum cyminum (Cumin) by Kadriye Ozlem Saygi, Eftal Böke, Ramazan Erenler, Birgul Kacmaz, Aysun Ergene

“…Green synthesis is preferred more than chemical and physical methods because it is a biological method in which nanoparticles are easily and rapidly obtained, as well as being environmentally friendly and cost-effective. The Ag@NPs obtained from the reaction were characterized by UV-visible spectrophotometer (UV-vis), Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX). …”
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Growth Performance and Economic Feasibility of Guarana By-products in Diets for Slow-growing Broilers by ANA Santos, JPF Rufino, CC Guimarães, MFS Gomes, JM Mendes, JL Silva Junior, FAL Chaves, MAF Mendonça, AT Oliveira

“…The results suggest that GPEM is suitable for systems prioritizing feed efficiency and cost-effectiveness, while GPUM is better suited for phases requiring higher energy intake and weight gain. …”
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Perceptions, barriers, and challenges of adopting battery-powered landscape equipment in professional maintenance by Kati Kent, Arnold Brodbeck, Mark Hoffman, Bernardo Chaves-Cordoba, Paul C. Bartley

“…Based on these results, future research should aim to fill the existing knowledge gap regarding the long-term operational costs and benefits of battery-powered equipment and gas-powered equipment.…”
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Enhancing antibiotic detection via an aptasensor: the case of ciprofloxacin by Eva Hobeika, Joseph Saab, Souheil Hallit, Isaac-Aaron Morales Frias, Nicole Jaffrezic-Renault, Abdelhamid Errachid

“…Abstract The need for fast, efficient, and cost-effective test systems for antibiotics is surging, to control resistant bacterial strains. …”
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Laboratory and numerical investigation of cutting tool performance using a new small-scale linear cutting machine by Hamid Chakeri, Amin Maleki, Hadi Shakeri, Mohammad Darbor, Hamid Mousapour

“…Abstract Evaluation of the cutting and wear performance of cutting tools in full-face tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for soil and rock formations is critical for accurate project scheduling and cost estimation. The significant investment costs associated with mechanized tunneling necessitate comprehensive laboratory and numerical tests, such as linear cutting tests, to guide machine selection and cutterhead configuration. …”
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Preparation and Evaluation of High-Nutritional Value Biscuits from Whole Wheat flour, Carrot and Whey Protein Powder by Amira, E. Abd El Gwad, Alshaimaa, M. Hamouda, Gamal, S. El-Hadidy

“…Biscuits are among the most popular ready-to-eat foods globally, valued for their low cost and long shelf life. They are not only a convenient snack but also a versatile product that can be enriched to improve nutritional content, meet dietary needs, and address certain health concerns. …”
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Evaluation of Various Free Software Options for Catphan 504 Phantom Analysis by Lorena Cunha Fernandes, Maira Ribeiro dos Santos, Leonardo Peres da Silva, Thiago Viana Miranda Lima, Rafael Figueiredo Pohlmann Simões

“…In computed tomography, image quality tests are important to guarantee a correct medical diagnosis and a better cost and benefit for the patient. Purpose: the purpose of this study is to analyse the images reconstructed with different thorax and bone convolution filters using popular free-use software in the field of medical physics, for the Catphan 504 phantom. …”
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GIS-driven evaluation of energy infrastructure vulnerability to coastal inundation in Qatar by Abderraouf Hzami, Sa’d Shannak, Esmat Zaidan, Azzam Abu-Rayash

“…We advocate for integrating Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into coastal management policies to provide sustainable, cost-effective protection for vulnerable areas, while safeguarding infrastructure and supporting local communities.…”
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Nanomedicine: Pioneering Advances in Neural Disease, Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury Treatment by Borish Loushambam, Sangeeta Yanglem, Venkateswaran Krishnaswami, Munish Kumar, Sivakumar Vijayaraghavalu

“…However, unresolved issues such as long-term safety, manufacturing scalability, and cost continue to pose challenges. Conclusions: Nanomedicine offers a promising approach to overcoming current limitations in the treatment of neural disorders. …”
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Adaptive Control and Market Integration: Optimizing Distributed Power Resources for a Sustainable Grid by Josue N. Otshwe, Bin Li, Songsong Chen, Feixiang Gong, Bing Qi, Ngouokoua J. Chabrol

“…The efficacy of the proposed methodology is validated through a detailed simulation of a small island grid using mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) and particle swarm optimization (PSO), which demonstrates significant operational improvements. Results indicate cost reductions of approximately 54.7%, which were achieved by effectively prioritizing renewable sources and optimizing energy storage usage. …”
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Green and more sustainable catalyst for CO and CO2 hydrogenation by Masoud Safari Yazd, Jafar Towfighi Darian

“…These findings highlight the potential of okra mucilage as a sustainable, cost-effective sacrificial template for green catalyst fabrication, with the GNC catalyst offering environmental benefits, enhanced stability, and selectivity in FTS, making it a promising candidate for sustainable catalyst development.…”
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Clinicodemographic Profile and Clinical Outcome of Children Presenting to Telemedicine Center at Institute of National Importance of India: A Prospective Observational Study by N. Yankappa, Anil Kumar, Arun Prasad, Lokesh Tiwari, Pradeep Kumar

“…Our study underscores telemedicine’s positive impact on pediatric healthcare, emphasizing its potential to enhance access, outcomes, and cost-efficiency. Wider telemedicine adoption can reduce morbidity and mortality, support preventive care, and streamline posttreatment services, alleviating pressure on specialized facilities. …”
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Rearing and marketing of livestock in the Hakaluki Haor: Impact on livelihood, food and nutrition security by M. A. Hashem

“…Binary and multinomial logistic regressions suggested that food security decreased with the increase in family size and increased with the increase in weekly cost of all food items. Marketing and adoptingvalue chain by the farm households increased the income significantly. …”
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Application of Sodium Caseinate-β-Cyclodextrin-HPMC Ternary Complex as Egg Replacers in Cakes by Ying WANG, Lijun LIN, Xiaoya YONG, Tao MAN, Xiaohui XIONG, Lili YAO

“…The study aimed to address the lack of foam stability in sodium caseinate (SCN) and explore the feasibility of using SCN-based complexes as natural, healthy, and cost-effective egg-alternative ingredients to meet consumers' growing demand for healthier food options. …”
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Accelerating Energy-Efficient Federated Learning in Cell-Free Networks With Adaptive Quantization by Afsaneh Mahmoudi, Ming Xiao, Emil Bjornson

“…Our approach integrates an adaptive quantization strategy that dynamically adjusts bit allocation for local gradient updates, significantly lowering communication cost. We formulate a joint optimization problem involving FL model updates, local iterations, and power allocation. …”
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Machine learning allows robust classification of lung neoplasm tissue using an electronic biopsy through minimally-invasive electrical impedance spectroscopy by Georgina Company-Se, Virginia Pajares, Albert Rafecas-Codern, Pere J. Riu, Javier Rosell-Ferrer, Ramon Bragós, Lexa Nescolarde

“…Decision Tree, Discriminant Analysis and SVM algorithms are suitable for the implementation of a new low-cost guidance method during bronchoscopy.…”
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