Development of a cell phone application as an auxiliary teaching tool for the subject of complete dentures by Michelle de Sá dos Santos Gomes, Gabriel Barroco Breno, Elisa Camargo Kukulka, Larissa Araújo Lopes Barreto, Tarcisio Jose de Arruda Paes Junior

“…Conclusion: The application provided a low-cost, expandable and easy-to-use teaching resource for teaching complete dentures. …”
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Coordinated frequency regulation for thermal power unit and battery energy storage using dynamic proportional control by Gangui Yan, Qianli Sha, Junhui Li, Zheng Fang, Shuaishuai Lv, Shuo Zhan, Lin Yue

“…The frequency regulation loss cost of the thermal power unit is quantified, and an economic model for the thermal power unit and battery energy storage system is constructed. …”
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CHARACTERIZATION AND PHARMACEUTICAL EVALUATION OF DAUCUS CAROTA PECTIN AS A SUSPENDING AGENT IN ORAL DOSAGE FORMS by Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, Prince George jnr Acquah, Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Marcel Tunkumgnen Bayor, Desmond Asamoah Bruce Otu, Sarah Amankra Meta, Ama Amankwah Adu-Boampong

“…Biodegradable, biocompatible and cost-effective biopolymers such as pectin are becoming popular alternative suspending agents to decrease sedimentation and ensure uniformity and accuracy in drug dosing. …”
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INFLUENCE OF ANTIBODIES AGAINST CTLA-4 AND PD-1 UPON QUANTITIES OF THEIR TARGET RECEPTORS by I. O. Chikileva, I. Zh. Shubina, I. V. Samoylenko, A. V. Karaulov, M. V. Kiselevsky

“…However, despite its high efficiency compared to standard chemotherapy, the therapy based on blocking immune check points is facing several problems, i.e., high therapy cost and severe negative autoimmune-related side effects. …”
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Improvised chest tube drainage: A practical approach to thoracic emergencies in humanitarian crises by Alsadig Suliman, Rawan Mohamedosman, Bushra Suliman, Hassan Musa, Siddig Ali, Mohammad Ahmed

“…Conclusions: The improvised CTD system is a safe, effective, and cost-efficient alternative for managing thoracic emergencies in conflict settings. …”
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Aquathermolytic Upgrading of Zarafshanian Extra Heavy Oil Using Ammonium Alum by Amirjon Ali Akhunov, Firdavs Aliev, Nurali Mukhamadiev, Oscar Facknwie Kahwir, Alexey Dengaev, Mohammed Yasin Majeed, Mustafa Esmaeel, Abdulvahhab Al-Qaz, Oybek Mirzaev, Alexey Vakhin

“…The effectiveness of this process largely depends on the development of cost-effective, environmentally friendly catalysts. …”
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General and simple salts-mediating approach enables superior magnesium plating/stripping properties by Ning Yuan, Jing Liu, Wenhao Sun, Min Wang, Changming Mao, Kun Chao, Zhenfang Zhou, Xiaosong Guo, Zhonghua Zhang, Guicun Li

“…Rechargeable Mg-metal batteries represent attractive alternatives to Li-ion/Li-metal counterparts owing to resource sustainability, cost and safety superiorities. Grignard reagents-based electrolytes enable Mg plating/stripping reversibly, but properties are still not satisfactory. …”
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Enhancing Uterine Fibroid Care: Clinician Perspectives on Diagnosis, Disparities, and Strategies for Improving Health Care by Alfu Laily, Isha Nair, Sophie E. Shank, Cameron Wettschurack, Grace Khamis, Chandler Dykstra, Andrea L. DeMaria, Monica L. Kasting

“…Misconceptions and emotional distress highlighted the need for better education. (2) Inequities in care and access: Health care disparities affected Black women and rural patients, with transportation, scheduling delays, and financial constraints hindering access. (3) Continuum of care: Clinicians prioritized patient-centered care and shared decision-making, tailoring treatment based on factors like severity, location, size, cost, fertility goals, and recovery time. (4) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) impact: The pandemic posed challenges and opportunities, prompting telehealth adoption and consideration of nonsurgical options. …”
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Integration of Photovoltaic Systems With Hydrogen Production: A Review of Current Technologies and Future Perspective by Mourad Yessef, Youness Hakam, Mohamed Tabaa, Shaik Mohammad Irshad, Z. M. S. El-Barbary

“…Recent research has illustrated kilowatt-scale solar hydrogen generation systems, with demonstrated production rates of up to 0.5&#x2013;1.2 Nm³/h under peak irradiance, and overall solar-to-hydrogen efficiencies reaching <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$10^{}18\%$ </tex-math></inline-formula>. Levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) values from PV-powered systems currently range from 4 to 8 USD/kg H₂, depending on the technology and location. …”
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Problems and Solutions of Pharmaceutical Packaging in Bulk by R. Yu. Garankina, V. V. Ryazhenov, E. A. Maksimkina, V. S. Fisenko, A. V. Alekhin, V. V. Tarasov, K. A. Chizhov, I. F. Samoshchenkova, N. Yu. Behorashvili, E. R. Zakharochkina

“…Packaging of medicines “in bulk” will increase the effectiveness of individual drug therapy, optimize and reduce the cost of circulation of budget funds, pharmacies and citizens.…”
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A novel, non-invasive AI-based telemonitoring system for heart failure: detection of undiagnosed hyperthyroidism in an asymptomatic patient by Allan Böhm, Julia Lucka, Amitai Segev, Marta Kollarova, Stefan Toth, Nikola Jajcay, Branislav Bezak

“…Discussion: Remote monitoring devices that track pressures in the pulmonary artery require invasive implantation and are associated to potential complications. The high cost of these devices presents a significant barrier to widespread use. …”
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Evaluating the safety and efficacy of microwave ablation in treatment of cervical metastatic lymph nodes of papillary thyroid carcinoma compared to repeat surgery by Wanqing Tang, Wenhai Sun, Xiaoyan Niu, Xufu Wang, Xinya Wang, Mingzhu Zhang, Rongling Wang, Wenbin Jiang, Danni Jiang, Cheng Zhao

“…Compared to reoperation, MWA had a shorter hospitalization time and lower treatment cost (p < 0.001). Total and minor complications were higher in the reoperation group (p < 0.05), but major complications were comparable (p > 0.05). …”
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Can Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Be Accurately Identified via MRI with the Use of Visual Rating Scales and Signs? by George Anyfantakis, Stamo Manouvelou, Vasilios Koutoulidis, Georgios Velonakis, Nikolaos Scarmeas, Sokratis G. Papageorgiou

“…However, modern techniques such as volumetric assessment using Voxel-Based Morphometry (VBM), although proven to be more accurate and superior compared to MRI, have not gained popularity among scientists in the investigation of neurological disorders due to their higher cost and time-consuming applications. Conventional brain MRI methods may present a quick, practical, and easy-to-use imaging rating tool for the differential diagnosis of PSP. …”
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Establishment and application of an SNP molecular identification system for grape cultivars by Fu-qiang WANG, Xiu-cai FAN, Ying ZHANG, Lei SUN, Chong-huai LIU, Jian-fu JIANG

“…With high efficiency and accuracy and low cost, this technology is more competitive than other current identification methods. …”
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Comparing sputum, nasopharyngeal swabs, and combined samples for respiratory bacterial detection using multiplex PCR by Keun Ju Kim, Seung Gyu Yun, Myung-Hyun Nam, Chang Kyu Lee, Yunjung Cho

“…This combined approach could be a cost-effective method to maximize diagnostic yield, reduce the need for multiple tests, and improve the management of respiratory infections.IMPORTANCEThis study offers important insights into refining diagnostic strategies for respiratory bacterial infections using multiplex PCR. …”
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Development, Validity, and Reliability of Three Instruments to Assess Holistic Care from Different Perspectives by Fang CK, Pi SH, Li IF

“…HCQAS-P and HCQAS-F showed high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α &gt; 0.92); HCKAS revealed a four-factor structure (institutional, competence, effectiveness, cost). Holistic care quality positively correlated with shared decision-making (γ = 0.542) and good death perceptions (γ = 0.250), and negatively with demoralization (γ = − 0.246) and distress (γ = − 0.184). …”
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Kale Seed Germination and Plant Growth Responses to Two Different Processed Biostimulants from Pyrolysis and Hydrothermal Carbonization by Yuxuan Tang, Raphael Ofoe, Lokanadha R. Gunupuru, Dengge Qin, Lord Abbey

“…The cost of producing organic crops is increasing. Agricultural wastes can be used as biostimulants to increase plant growth and productivity and reduce the dependence on chemical fertilizers. …”
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A novel colorimetric lead ion detection method using lead-2′3-dimercaptosuccinic acid chelates to catalyze etching of gold nanostars by Yuhuan Qin, Wenxue Sun, Joseph Brake, Sulin Gao, Qianqian Li, Xinrong Zhu, Jiang Bian, Xiaobin Wu

“…Our study provides a novel and practical approach for rapid, safe, and cost-effective detection of lead ions.…”
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Evaluation of the Fracture Liaison Service within the Canadian Healthcare Setting by Matthew Wong-Pack, Nawazish Naqvi, George Ioannidis, Ramy Khalil, Alexandra Papaioannou, Jonathan Adachi, Arthur N. Lau

“…Previous studies evaluating fracture liaison service (FLS) programs have found them to be cost-effective, efficient, and reduce the risk of fracture. …”
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Telemedicine in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Prospective Outcome Study by Ranit Bag, Malabika Mondal, Soumik Mukherjee

“…These telehealth services tried to recover the health system at minimum cost-effectiveness and covered a major part of the population. …”
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