Optimization of sizing and energy management in hybrid energy storage systems for transient suppression in ship power systems under adverse sea conditions by Yu Ding, Shengping Ma, Guozheng Liu, Congbiao Sui, La Xiang

“…Moreover, compared to traditional optimization methods, the investment cost and installation space for the proposed IPS with optimal HESS are reduced by 53.9% and 54.2% respectively.…”
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Integrating AI and statistical methods for enhancing civil structural practices: current trends, practical issues, and future direction by Asraar Anjum, Meftah Hrairi, Abdul Aabid Shaikh, Noorfazrina Yatim, Maisarah Ali

“…The review delves into case studies and real-world applications, showcasing the potential of these methods to create more resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructures. It critically examines the limitations and scalability of these techniques, identifying gaps in current research and practical challenges in real-world applications. …”
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Ramp Metering for a Distant Downstream Bottleneck Using Reinforcement Learning with Value Function Approximation by Yue Zhou, Kaan Ozbay, Pushkin Kachroo, Fan Zuo

“…To deal with the intimidating computational cost associated with the multidimensional continuous state space, the value function of actions is approximated by an artificial neural network, rather than a lookup table. …”
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Improved Natamycin Production in <i>Streptomyces gilvosporeus</i> Through Mutagenesis and Enhanced Nitrogen Metabolism by Liang Wang, Wen Xiao, Hongjian Zhang, Jianhua Zhang, Xusheng Chen

“…However, its high production cost and low synthetic efficiency fail to meet the growing market demand. …”
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Comparison of the effect viola odorata and evening primrose on the anxiety of menopausal women referring to health and treatment centers in Khomein city in 1402 by zeynab Beheshti, Abbas Bayat asghari, Esmat Boshagh, Ahmad Aramoon

“…Given the fact that medicinal plants are more cost-effective than hormone therapy and drug therapy and have fewer side effects, there is a greater tendency to use them to reduce anxiety. …”
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Portable Fluorescence Microarray Reader-Enabled Biomarker Panel Detection System for Point-of-Care Diagnosis of Lupus Nephritis by Aygun Teymur, Iftak Hussain, Chenling Tang, Ramesh Saxena, David Erickson, Tianfu Wu

“…By combining portability, cost-effectiveness, and high analytical performance, this fluorescence reader provides a practical solution for POC diagnostics, particularly in resource-limited settings, improving the feasibility of routine monitoring and early intervention for diseases requiring comprehensive biomarker analysis.…”
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Current and Emerging Parenteral and Peroral Medications for Weight Loss: A Narrative Review by Abdullah Al Lawati, Ayman Alhabsi, Rhieya Rahul, Maria-Luisa Savino, Hamed Alwahaibi, Srijit Das, Hanan Al Lawati

“…While current anti-obesity medications deliver significant benefits, future research must determine the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of AI-driven approaches. This includes exploring how AI can complement combination therapies and tailor personalized interventions, thereby grounding its potential benefits in robust clinical evidence. …”
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Detection of Antichlamydial Antibody in Patients With Ectopic Pregnancy and Normal Pregnancy by Srwa Jamal Murad

“…In conclusion, infection of Chlamydia Trachomatis has a significant relationship with the development of ectopic pregnancy therefor screening and treatment of Chlamydia infection may reduce ectopic pregnancy rate with low cost …”
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Validation of Taylor’s Frozen Hypothesis for DAS-Based Flow by Shu Dai, Lei Liang, Ke Jiang, Hui Wang, Chengyi Zhong

“…Traditional intrusive methods have the disadvantages of high cost and damage to pipeline structure, while non-intrusive techniques can circumvent such issues. …”
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Synchronous Reflectivity Measurement of a Weak Fiber Bragg Grating Array Using Frequency-Shifted Interferometry by Yiwen Ou, Chunfu Cheng, Ciming Zhou, Hui Lv, Zhangyong Yang, Zehao Chen

“…The results reveal that this paper presents a feasible, simple, and low-cost method of reflectivity measurement for large-scale weak FBG sensor arrays.…”
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Scoping Review of Disease Surveillance Practices and Veterinary Care Use in Small-Scale Swine Farms in the United States by Rachel A. Schambow, Michelle L. Schultze, Andres M. Perez

“…Reported veterinary use and access was variable, and multiple sources reported that the choice to use veterinary care was affected by its perceived cost, value, and accessibility. Future research and outreach should aim to discern key factors affecting farmer’s decisions to use a veterinarian, improve their awareness and prioritization of swine diseases, and develop small-scale appropriate disease surveillance protocols. …”
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Hidden Cardiovascular Risk: Arterial Stiffness and Left Ventricular Remodeling as Potential Indicators of Masked Hypertension by Chengjie Zhu, Yanna Lei, Vipin Kumar, Xueling Yue, Qingsong Cui, Xian Wu Cheng

“…This strategy may facilitate earlier detection of MH, allowing timely intervention to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, although further validation in different age groups and cost‐effectiveness analyses are warranted.…”
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Pacific Peoples' Experiences of Cancer and Its Treatment in Aotearoa New Zealand Through Talanoa: A Qualitative Study of Samoan and Tongan Participants by Olivia M. Perelini, Vili H. Nosa, Michelle K. Wilson, Nicola J. Lawrence, Rob B. McNeill, Sheridan Wilson

“…These include (1) cancer means death, (2) holistic and collective approach to support, (3) communication and trust, (4) cost in accessing cancer care and treatment, and (5) Pacific representation.CONCLUSIONThis study sheds light on both positive and negative experiences of Pacific peoples living with cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand. …”
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Simplified radar architecture based on information metasurface by Si Ran Wang, Zhan Ye Chen, Shao Nan Chen, Jun Yan Dai, Jun Wei Zhang, Zhen Jie Qi, Li Jie Wu, Meng Ke Sun, Qun Yan Zhou, Hui Dong Li, Zhang Jie Luo, Qiang Cheng, Tie Jun Cui

“…Abstract Modern radar typically employs a chain radio-frequency (RF)-digital architecture, imposing high costs, substantial hardware burdens, and integration challenges. …”
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A companion to the preclinical common data elements for rodent genetic epilepsy models. A report of the TASK3‐WG1B: Paediatric and genetic models working group of the ILAE/AES join... by Massimo Mantegazza, Stėphane Auvin, Melissa Barker‐Haliski, Anna‐Maria Katsarou, Hana Kubova, Aristea S. Galanopoulou, Bridgette Semple, Christopher A. Reid

“…Reproducibility of experiments using these rodent models, occurring across a diversity of laboratories and commercial vendors, remains an issue impacting the cost‐effectiveness and scientific rigor of the studies performed. …”
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A deflectable video camera system for laparoscopic surgery based on shape memory alloy actuators by Malte Pietsch, Konrad Henkel, René Körbitz, Ronny Hüttner, Kai Uhlig, Sascha Bruk, Matthieu Fischer, Jochen Hampe, Andreas Richter, Franz Brinkmann

“…An interesting alternative are shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators, because they are lightweight, cost-efficient and offer the potential for a universal actuator platform for laparoscopic and other endoscopic instruments. …”
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A Review of Three-Port Integrated On-Board Charger and Auxiliary Power Module in Electric Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles by Kyle Kozielski, Guvanthi Abeysinghe Mudiyanselage, Mehdi Narimani, Ali Emadi

“…Then, TPCs are compared to conventional DC-DC converter solutions in terms of volume, efficiency, and cost. Despite elevated OBC and APM power requirements, TPCs are concluded to not be a limitation in eMHDV applications. …”
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A calibration procedure for simulation models of rural residential buildings using monthly energy bills: A case study in Zhejiang, China by Yuanyuan Wei, Song He, Ping Huang, Yuechen Duan, Bart Julien Dewancker, Luyao Zhou

“…It offers a scalable, cost-effective solution to support large-scale retrofit planning in rural settings.…”
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Printed Recyclable and Flexible Thermocouple Temperature Sensors by Xiaotao Wang, Lin Guo, Qihao Zhang, Yevhen Zabila, Rui Xu, Denys Makarov

“…All these innovations not only reduce economic costs but also align with the goals of sustainable development, demonstrating a promising pathway for the future of temperature sensing technology.…”
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A multi-user multi-operator computing pricing method for Internet of things based on bi-level optimization by Wei Jiang, Huiqiang Wang, Bingyang Li, Haibin Lv, Qingchuan Meng

“…While an operator’s goal is to minimize the loss of his interests, the user’s goal is to minimize the computation cost (energy consumption and price). First, since the lower-level user decision-making problem is an integer linear programming problem, we transform it into an equivalent continuous linear programming problem by relaxation. …”
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