Development of an innovative low-temperature PEALD process for stress-compensated TiO2 and SiO2 multilayer anti-reflective coatings by Duy Thanh Cu, Kuan-Yu Ko, Wen-Hao Cho, Chao-Te Lee, Meng-Chi Li, Chien-Cheng Kuo

“…The choice of common, cost-effective materials like SiO2 and TiO2 makes this approach easily scalable for industrial use and can see the future of manufacturing ARCs for various applications. …”
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Disparities in the access and provision of mental health services as part of primary health care: a case study of Ga-South district in the Greater Accra region by Abena Boahemaa Adusei, Roberta Naa Barkey Ayiku, Kezia Akosua Naa Amerley Amarteyfio, Eugene Paa Kofi Bondzie, Nhyira Yaw Adjei-Banuah, Abdul-Basit Abdul-Samed, Tolib Mirzoev, Irene Akua Agyepong

“…The findings reveal that stigma, inadequate support, deficiencies in diagnosis and referral, and high treatment costs create substantial disparities in mental health care access. …”
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Sunflower and Sunn Hemp Potential as Summer Cover Crops in Southern Texas by Dileep Kumar Alapati, Veronica Ancona, Mamoudou Sétamou, Consuelo Donato, Shad D. Nelson, Joel Reyes-Cabrera

“…The strategic incorporation of low-cost management practices, such as cover crops (CCs), to citrus production in southern Texas could add valuable ecosystem services that increase trees’ resilience to changing climatic conditions. …”
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Could a hand-held, visual electrophysiology device theoretically reduce diagnostic waiting times for complex eye conditions in the NHS? A Discrete Event Simulation (DES) modelling... by Steffen Bayer, Daniel Garillo, Marion Penn, Maria Chorozoglou, Sally Brailsford, Eloise Keeling, Fatima Shawkat, Perry Carter, Helena Lee, Jay E. Self

“…Abstract Background/objectives Visual Electro-Diagnostic Testing (EDTs) are a highly specialised service in the NHS. The high cost of tests and a paucity of trained visual electrophysiologists has resulted in very few services across the UK and, when combined with increasing patient backlogs, has caused significant travel burden and variable waiting times. …”
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Indoor air pollution prevention practices and associated factors among mothers with under-five children in peri-urban areas of Dessie city, Northeastern Ethiopia by Tarikuwa Natnael, Seada Hassen, Beletu Kinfe, Atalay Tadele Yirdaw, Sindu Ayalew Yimer, Yeshimebet Kassa, Ahmed Mohammed Ebrahim, Chala Daba, Abebe Kassa Geto, Belay Desye

“…Moreover, governmental and non-governmental organizations should cooperate to stop frequent power outages and provide peri-urban areas with improved cook stoves at a low cost.…”
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In-situ graphene modified pencil graphite electrode for the simultaneous electrochemical detection of ascorbic acid, dopamine and uric acid by Pham Van Dat, Le Khanh Toan, Pham Huyen Thuong, Nguyen Van Anh, Nguyen Van Thuc, Nguyen Xuan Viet

“…An in-situ nano-sheet graphene-modified pencil graphite electrode (PGE-NSG) was synthesized via electrochemical exfoliation, a cost-effective and straightforward method. The composition and morphology of PGE-NSG were characterized using Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Feasibility randomised controlled trial of a brief psychological intervention for adolescents with borderline personality disorder symptoms delivered with schools and colleges by Jon Wilson, Brioney Gee, Nicola Martin, Sarah Maxwell, Jamie Murdoch, Tim Clarke, Allan Clark, David Turner, Thando Katangwe-Chigamba, Peter B. Jones, Peter Fonagy

“…This study aimed to assess the feasibility of evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this intervention (BEST (brief education support treatment)) in a future randomised controlled trial (RCT). …”
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Valorization of Spent Coffee Grounds as a Substrate for Fungal Laccase Production and Biosorbents for Textile Dye Decolorization by Eduardo da Silva França, Adriana Ferreira de Souza, Dayana Montero Rodríguez, Nazareth Zimiani de Paula, Anna Gabrielly Duarte Neves, Kethylen Barbara Barbosa Cardoso, Galba Maria de Campos-Takaki, Marcos Antonio Barbosa de Lima, Ana Lucia Figueiredo Porto

“…These findings highlight the potential of SCG as a low-cost, sustainable resource for enzyme production and wastewater treatment, contributing to circular bioeconomy strategies.…”
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Prevalence, associated risk factors and satellite imagery analysis in predicting soil-transmitted helminth infection in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand by Jarawadee Muenjak, Jutarat Thongrod, Chanakan Choodamdee, Pongphan Pongpanitanont, Manachai Yingklang, Tongjit Thanchomnang, Sakhone Laymanivong, Penchom Janwan

“…The modelling approach generated spatial risk maps for STH infections, providing a cost-effective tool for identifying high-risk transmission zones. …”
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The role of community pharmacists in managing common headache disorders, and their integration within structured headache services: position statement on behalf of the European Hea... by Heba BaniHani, Christian Lampl, Antoinette MaassenvandenBrink, Faisal Mohammad Amin, Louise Ninett Carlsen, Gianluca Coppola, Christina Deligianni, Raquel Gil-Gouveia, Philip R. Holland, Andreas K. Husøy, Rigmor Jensen, Madalena Plácido, Uwe Reuter, Kristina Ryliškienė, Margarita Sanchez del Río, Henrik Winther Schytz, Erling Tronvik, Jan Versijpt, Timothy J. Steiner

“…Structured headache services provide a cost-effective framework wherein controlled patient flows enable the care needs of people with headache to be met at appropriate levels, but these services may still be overwhelmed by inappropriate demand. …”
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Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (Hallerworden–Spatze disease): clinical aspects, diagnosis, treatment (literature review and own data) by Yu. H. Antypkin, L. H. Kyrylova, O. O. Miroshnykov, O. O. Yuzva, L. Yu. Silaieva, O. V. Berehela, L. A. Myroniak

“…Neuroimaging data most likely make possible to suspect a correct diagnosis, reducing the time and cost of additional examinations. There is no pathogenetic treatment of this disease now. …”
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Experimental determination and theoretical calculation for CO2 liquid-solid phase equilibrium in PLNG by Zihe LI, Jianlu ZHU, Qing MIAO, Feng YAN, Xin OUYANG, Chaofei NIE, Hui HAN, Yuxing LI

“…However, their current high cost presents challenges in terms of economic efficiency for some gas fields, limiting their widespread adoption and application to some extent. …”
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Effect of MgO-HPAM nanocomposite on the rheological and filtration properties of water-based drilling fluids by Pu Cao, Ayat Hussein Adhab, Dharmesh Sur, Abhinav Kumar, Suhas Ballal, Abhayveer Singh, Anita Devi, Kamal Kant Joshi, Morug Salih Mahdi, Aseel Salah Mansoor, Usama Kadem Radi, Nasr Saadoun Abd, Khursheed Muzammil, Vahid Lavga

“…By integrating MgO nanoparticles with HPAM, the study provides a sustainable and cost-effective solution to optimize drilling efficiency while reducing environmental impact. …”
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Effective coverage of child immunisation service in Ethiopia by Samrawit Birhanu Alemu, Aynalem Belay, Redait Awoke Assefa, Melaku Birhanu Alemu

“…Abstract Vaccines are one of the safest and most cost-effective interventions to prevent disease and disabilities worldwide. …”
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Effect of composite cored wire composition on the inclusions in 38CrMoAl high aluminum steel by Bingshan Wang, Shuo Zhao, Huayu Wen, Jianfeng Wang, Xiaolin Sun, Gaoyang Song, Shengping He, Zushu Li

“…The modification and removal effect of inclusions with traditional calcium treatment in high Al steel are not ideal and the production cost is high, the effects of different types, compositions and utilization rates of cored wire on the morphology of inclusions in 38CrMoAl high Al steel are investigated to solve this problem. …”
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Sustainable synthesis of iron-doped manganese oxide nanoparticles for effective photo-accelerated detoxification of tetracycline by Sanjay S. Majani, M. A. Veena, C. M. Hemanth Kumar, Poojitha B. Sridhara Setty, Muzaffar Iqbal, Chandan Shivamallu, Charley A. Cull, Kristin E. Hales, Paul R. Broadway, Raghavendra G. Amachawadi, Shiva Prasad Kollur

“…Thus, the present work showcased the potential application of MnO2: Fe3+ nanoparticles as low-cost and environmentally friendly material in water treatment applications.…”
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Sorghum Development in Indonesia: Market Efficiency and Partnership Model Approach by Sugeng Widodo, Heni Sulistyawati Purwaning Rahayu, Pandu Laksono, Diah Arina Fahmi, Joko Triastono, Dewi Sahara, Kristamtini, Sutardi, Arlyna Budi Pustika, Setyorini Widyayanti, Arif Muazam, Heni Purwaningsih

“…The research analyzed the marketing cost, marketing margin, farmers’ share, and partnership cultivation models of the sorghum. …”
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Benefits of Early Enteral Feeding with a Locally Prepared Protein-Energy Ration after Surgery for Acute Generalised Peritonitis: A Randomised Trial in Two Hospitals in Bukavu, East... by Jean Paul Buhendwa Cikwanine, Jonathan Tunangoya Yoyu, Désiré Munyali Alumeti, Bernard Mugisho, John Mutendela Kivukuto, Rivain Fefe Iteke, Ona Longombe Ahuka, Willy Kalau Arung

“…Early enteral nutrition is recommended to reduce postoperative complications, but its availability and cost are problematic in low-income countries. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of providing early enteral feeding (EEF) to postoperative patients with intestinal perforation AGP using a locally prepared protein-energy food ration in two hospitals in Bukavu, a city of South Kivu, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. …”
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Growth rate of piggles using iron and copper chelate complexes by T. V. Farionik, Ya. A. Yuzko

“…Full feeding of suckling piglets in most farms of Ukraine is provided by pre-starter compound feeds of imported production, which leads to an increase in the cost price of pork. In addition, the traditional sources of trace elements in these mixed feeds are mineral salts in the form of sulfate and chloride compounds, the bioavailability of which is 12–35 %, which leads to environmental pollution with heavy metals, and the crystallized water contained in sulfate molecules in the premixes destroys vitamins and other biologically active substances. …”
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An enhanced fusion of transfer learning models with optimization based clinical diagnosis of lung and colon cancer using biomedical imaging by N. A. S. Vinoth, J. Kalaivani, R. Madonna Arieth, S. Sivasakthiselvan, Gi-Cheon Park, Gyanendra Prasad Joshi, Woong Cho

“…Recently, deep learning (DL) proved to be effective in the medical sector, and cancer diagnosis can be made automatically by utilizing the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), enabling faster analysis of more cases cost-effectively. On the other hand, with extensive technical developments, DL has arisen as an effective device in medical settings, mainly in medical imaging. …”
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