Landscape as a Shared Space for Badgers and Cattle: Insights Into Indirect Contact and Bovine Tuberculosis Transmission Risk by Emma L. Holmes, Maria J. H. O’Hagan, Fraser D. Menzies, Andrew W. Byrne, Kathryn R. McBride, Charles M. McCormick, David M. Scantlebury, Neil Reid

“…Delaying grazing of fodder fields after (silage) harvest until sward length has increased, restricting grazing to improved pastures, keeping calves with cows longer, or ensuring all batches of cattle have at least some calves present and not grazing fields with badger setts (or fencing around setts to prevent cattle access) may provide simple, cost‐effective strategies to reduce indirect badger–cattle contact, thus potentially lowering bTB transmission risk.…”
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Socio-Economic and Scientific Impact Created by Whitefly-Transmitted, Plant-Virus Disease Resistant Tomato Varieties in Southern India by John Colvin, N Nagaraju, Carlos Moreno-Leguizamon, RM Govindappa, TB Manjunatha Reddy, SA Padmaja, Neena Joshi, Peter M Hanson, Susan E Seal, V Muniyappa

“…In 2007, a conservative estimate of the financial-benefit to cost of the research ratio was already more than 837:1.…”
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An explainable Machine Learning model for Large-Scale Travelling Ionospheric Disturbances forecasting by Ventriglia Vincenzo, Guerra Marco, Cesaroni Claudio, Spogli Luca, Altadill David, Segarra Antoni, Galkin Ivan, Barta Veronika, Verhulst Tobias G.W., de Paula Víctor, Navas-Portella Víctor, Berényi Kitti A., Belehaki Anna

“…We discuss probabilistic forecasting approaches from a cost-sensitive learning perspective, along with performance-centric model monitoring. …”
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How Effective are Key Phytocompound Carrying Polysaccharide Nanocarriers as Anti-Breast Cancer Therapy? A Comprehensive Review of the Literature by Elsori D, Pandey P, Obaidur Rab S, Alharbi AM, Sahoo S, Pandey S, Srivastava M, Lakhanpal S, Saeed M, Khan F

“…Deena Elsori,1 Pratibha Pandey,2 Safia Obaidur Rab,3 Ahmed M Alharbi,4 Samir Sahoo,5 Shivam Pandey,6 Manish Srivastava,7 Sorabh Lakhanpal,8 Mohd Saeed,9 Fahad Khan10 1Faculty of Resilience, Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 2Research and Innovation Cell, Rayat Bahra University, Mohali-140301, Punjab, India; 3Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia; 4Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Ha’il, Hail, Saudi Arabia; 5Department of General Medicine, IMS and SUM Hospital, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to Be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India; 6School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India; 7Department of Endocrinology, National Institute of Medical Sciences, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India; 8School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India; 9Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia; 10Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaCorrespondence: Fahad Khan, Email fahadintegralian@gmail.comAbstract: Breast cancer continues to be one of the most perilous diseases globally due to the challenges in identifying cost-effective and targeted targets for effective treatment strategies. …”
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Clients’ satisfaction with the services of an outpatient pharmacy at a university hospital in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Mercy Chisom Agu, Uzochukwu Emmanuel Chima, Oluebubechukwu Praise Eze, Stanley Ndubuisi Maduekwe, Victor Udochukwu Okafor, Ozioma Maryfrances Chibuoke, Chioma Bertha Nwankwo, Christabel Ogechukwu Okoye, Amauche Pearl Ngige, Desirée Chimdimma Chigbo, Maureen Ogochukwu Akunne

“…Notably, mean scores for most of the items exceeded 3.00, with the highest mean score obtained for the items “The privacy of my conversations with the pharmacist” (3.59) and “The fairness of the cost of medications in the pharmacy” (3.46), while the lowest scores were for the items “The way my pharmacist works together with my doctor to make sure my medications are the best for me” (2.50) and “The availability of medications that are prescribed to me in the pharmacy” (2.63). …”
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Work stress and its association with suicidal ideation, health and presenteeism during the COVID-19 pandemic: cross-sectional study in the UK health and university workforce by Christina van der Feltz-Cornelis, Jennifer Sweetman, Dorota Merecz-Kot, Carlota de Miquel, Fidan Turk, Beatriz Olaya

“…Depressive, anxiety and somatic symptoms were reported (61, 55 and 75%, respectively); 11% of the participants reported suicidal ideation (Patient Health Questionnaire 9) and 56% reported presenteeism (iMTA Productivity Cost Questionnaire). Psychological and somatic symptoms were worse when suicidal ideation or presenteeism was reported. …”
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Performance characterization of a novel semi-active exoskeleton for overhead work by Jonas Schiebl, Christophe Maufroy, Nils Ziegenspeck, Christof Giers, Bassam Elmakhzangy, Urs Schneider, Thomas Bauernhansl

“…Passive solutions are lightweight, robust, and cost-effective, but they can also restrict user movement, have limited support, and cannot dynamically adapt to different working conditions. …”
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Development of technology for preparation of pressed beet pulp for pectin extraction by N. M. Daisheva, S. O. Semenikhin, A. A. Fabritskaya, M. M. Usmanov

“…The growing demand for pectin in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries requires  the search for raw materials for its production and the development of innovative, environmentally  friendly and cost-effective ways to obtain it. A secondary resource of sugar beet processing – pressed  beet pulp which is formed in significant volumes at the sugar beet factories of the Russian Federation can  serve as promising source pectin. …”
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A nomogram to predict sarcopenia in older adults: a multi-center study in rural China by Xin Hu, Jielong Wu, Yihao Gu, Lina Zhang, Mengjie Zhang, Weinuo Mi, Xingjia Li, Yu Sun, Huiling Zou, Yan Wang, Chao Liu, Shuyu Yang, Shuhang Xu

“…Conclusions A nomogram is created based on routine laboratory values of blood testing, showing an outstanding ability to predict sarcopenia in older adults from rural areas in China accurately, specifically and cost-effectively.…”
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Development and Validation of Quantile Regression Forests for Prediction of Reference Quantiles in Handgrip and Chair‐Stand Test by Giulia Giordano, Luca Mastrantoni, Francesco Landi, The Lookup 8+ Study Group

“…These models hold promise for integration into clinical practice, facilitating cost‐effective and time‐efficient early identification of individuals at elevated risk of sarcopenia. …”
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Choosing, changing or adhering to a registered doctor in a managed care plan: what will it take? A qualitative survey in rural Mpumalanga, South Africa by Nzapfurundi Chabikuli, Montagu Murray, Sam G. Fehrsen, Jannie F. Hugo

“…The determinants of the choice of doctor were practical (e.g. the cost), although many were humanistic and difficult to quantify (e.g. word of mouth from fellow patients; the attitude of the doctor toward people; the popularity of the doctor in the community). …”
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Long-term integrated agronomic optimization maximizes soil quality and synergistically improves wheat yield and nitrogen use efficiency by Xinhu Guo, Jinpeng Chu, Yifan Hua, Yuanjie Dong, Feina Zheng, Mingrong He, Xinglong Dai

“…The four cultivation modes were traditional local farming (T1), farmer-based improvement (T2), increased yield regardless of production cost (T3), and integrated soil–crop system management (T4). …”
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Impact of foresight horizons on energy system decarbonization pathways by Rachel Maier, Johannes Behrens, Maximilian Hoffmann, Felix Kullmann, Jann M. Weinand, Detlef Stolten

“…In contrast, long-sighted decision-making shows earlier investments in renewable energies and decarbonization, which can save billions of euros. Short-term cost-efficiency conflicts with long-term decarbonization goals, underscoring the importance of incorporating long-term perspectives into policy and decision-making, as well-defined decarbonization plans to achieve sustainable climate targets. …”
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Application of machine learning assisted multi-variate UV spectrophotometric models augmented by kennard stone clustering algorithm for quantifying recently approved nasal spray co... by Ahmed Emad F. Abbas, Mohammed Gamal, Ibrahim A. Naguib, Michael K. Halim, Basmat Amal M. Said, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Mohmeed M. A. Mansour, Yomna A. Salem

“…Favorable results across all metrics affirmed the method’s eco-friendliness, real-world applicability, and cost-effectiveness, supporting sustainable development goals in pharmaceutical quality control processes.…”
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Ecological trade-offs in shallow lake restoration: Assessing ecosystem responses to aquatic vegetation restoration and biomanipulation strategies against the background of fishing... by Tianpeng Chen, Shuo Feng, Yangcun Xie, Kening Wang, Xiaohui Wang, Jinyong Zhao, Jing Zhang

“…Therefore, under closed-fishing scenarios, the targeted introduction of high-trophic-level carnivorous fish represents a more cost-effective strategy for ecological regulation.…”
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Ultraviolet-A LED Based on Quantum-Disks-In-AlGaN-Nanowires—Optimization and Device Reliability by Bilal Janjua, Davide Priante, Aditya Prabaswara, Lafi Alanazi, Chao Zhao, Abdullah A. Alhamoud, Mohd Sharizal Alias, Abdulrahman M. Albadri, Ahmed Y. Alyamani, Tien Khee Ng, Boon S. Ooi

“…Group-III nitride-based ultraviolet (UV) quantum-disks (Qdisks) nanowires (NWs) light-emitting diodes grown on silicon substrates offer a scalable, environment-friendly, compact, and low-cost solution for numerous applications in solid-state lighting, spectroscopy, and biomedical. …”
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War and chronic illness: a health center-based study of Palestinians with non-communicable diseases in Gaza by Belal Aldabbour, Yousef Barakat, Samah Elamassie, Fatima Hmeid, Manar Dughmoush, Maha Al-Rantisi, Doaa Abu-Helal, Lina Barakat, Diana Bader, Afnan Kwaik

“…Medication unavailability or high cost were the most frequently reported reasons for non-compliance during the war, reported by 42.7% and 18.1%, respectively. …”
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Machine‐Learning‐Assisted Design and Optimization of Single‐Atom Transition Metal‐Incorporated Carbon Quantum Dot Catalysts for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction by Unbeom Baeck, Min‐Cheol Kim, Duong Nguyen Nguyen, Jaekyum Kim, Jaehyoung Lim, Yujin Chae, Namsoo Shin, Heechae Choi, Joon Young Kim, Chan‐Hwa Chung, Woo‐Seok Choe, Ho Seok Park, Uk Sim, Jung Kyu Kim

“…Although a data‐driven methodology facilitates the rational design of TM‐anchored carbon catalysts, its practical application suffers from either a simplified theoretical model or the prohibitive cost and complexity of experimental data generation. …”
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Two-dimensional material-assisted remote epitaxy and van der Waals epitaxy: a review by Liu Zhetong, Liu Bingyao, Chen Zhaolong, Yang Shenyuan, Liu Zhiqiang, Wei Tongbo, Gao Peng, Liu Zhongfan

“…Heteroepitaxy can reduce the cost and widen the application range of semiconductor film synthesis and device fabrication. …”
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Artificial intelligence-optimized shield parameters for soft ground tunneling in urban environment: A case study of Bangkok MRT Blue Line by Sahatsawat Wainiphithapong, Chana Phutthananon, Sompote Youwai, Pitthaya Jamsawang, Phattarawan Malaisree, Ochok Duangsano, Pornkasem Jongpradist

“…The primary objective is to enhance the penetration rate (Pavg, in terms of average value), as cost consideration, while mitigating ground surface settlement (S), as safety (serviceability) consideration. …”
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