Estimating rice yield under different wheat residue coverage levels using multispectral Gaofen satellite data and remote sensing indices by Muhammad Sohail Memon, Shuren Chen, Jun Guo, Babar Iqbal, Zhiqiang Du, Mohamed Farag Taha, Noreena Memon

“…These outcomes suggest that an appropriate amount of WRC enhances rice yield by supporting moisture retention and nutrient availability, which optimizes overall crop performance.Therefore, we strongly recommend integration of Gaofen satellite data with NDVI could be a scalable, cost-effective solution for accurate yield prediction that supports sustainable residue management practices and precision agriculture.  …”
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Association between neutrophil-percentage-to-albumin ratio and diabetic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2009–2018 by Hongying Li, Yue Xu, Shuhan Fan, Ziming Wang, Hao Chen, Lin Zhang, Yun Lu, Yifan Miao

“…BackgroundThe neutrophil-percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR), as a low-cost and easily accessible inflammatory biomarker, has garnered considerable attention in various disease studies in recent years. …”
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Non-destructive textural quality assessment of peaches and nectarines using near-infrared spectroscopy integration time by Eva Cristina Correa, Paola Baltazar, Pilar Barreiro, Natalia Hernández-Sánchez, Lourdes Lleó, Ángela Melado-Herreros, Belén Diezma

“…In conclusion, the integration time parameter shows strong potential as a rapid, non-invasive tool for assessing fruit quality, offering a practical, cost-effective solution for postharvest applications.…”
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Co-development of an evidence-informed, theoretically driven exercise programme for people with chronic non-specific neck pain (the EPIC-Neck programme - “Exercise Prescription Imp... by Jonathan Price, Alison Rushton, Natalie Ives, Kate Jolly, Colin Greaves

“…Future work will assess its feasibility and acceptability to patients and physiotherapists, and in the long-term establish its clinical and cost-effectiveness.…”
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Rural-urban disparities in cervical cancer screening uptake and its predictors among women aged 30–49 years in Ghana: a multivariate decomposition analysis by Prince Tsekpetse, Samuel Salu, David Mensah Otoo, Joy Flora Dushime, Joshua Shiuma, Betty Oloo, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah

“…These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions, such as mobile screening units, community-based education, enhanced media campaigns, and subsidising the cost of cervical cancer screening, to address access barriers and improve equitable uptake across rural and urban settings.…”
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Clonal hematopoiesis in metastatic urothelial and renal cell carcinoma by Aslı D. Munzur, Jack V. W. Bacon, Francine Fishbein, Cameron Herberts, Gráinne Donnellan, Cecily Q. Bernales, Karan Parekh, Gillian Vandekerkhove, David C. Müller, Yi Jou Ruby Liao, Maria Stephenson, Lucia Nappi, Daniel Khalaf, Corinne Maurice-Dror, Kim N. Chi, Bernhard J. Eigl, Christian Kollmannsberger, Maryam Soleimani, Alexander W. Wyatt

“…We urge test providers to comprehensively filter CH from ctDNA results using matched WBC sequencing and propose a cost-effective framework for its integration into existing plasma-only assays.…”
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Investigation of the correlation between radiomorphometric indices in cone-beam computed tomography images and dual X-ray absorptiometry bone density test results in postmenopausal... by Sara Rafieizadeh, Sima Lari, Mohammad Mahdi Maleki, Abbas Shokri, Leili Tapak

“…CBCT, particularly the CTMI index in the antegonial region, offers a cost-effective, non-invasive method for early osteoporosis detection, providing a valuable alternative to traditional screening methods.…”
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Pulsatilla chinensis extract alleviate Staphylococcus aureus induced mastitis in mice by regulating the inflammatory response and gut microbiota by Yifei Xiang, Ziyang Li, Chengzhi Liu, Zhifei Wei, Xuelian Mo, Yawen Zhong, Ruini He, Zhengmin Liang, Zhengmin Liang, Zhengmin Liang, Yucheng He, Yucheng He, Yucheng He, Jiakang He, Jiakang He, Jiakang He

“…In this study, based on the response surface optimization method, Pulsatilla chinensis extract (PCE) was prepared from Pulsatilla chinensis using ethanol as the medium in a simple, efficient and low-cost way. Its functions were verified both in vitro and in vivo.Methods and resultsThrough the Oxford cup method, MIC/MBC and co-culture experiments, it was demonstrated that PCE had a good inhibitory effect on the proliferation of four strains of S. aureusin vitro. …”
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Pareto-driven gradient-boosted Bayesian optimization for multi-objective inverse design of Aerogel-cement-EPS panels in small-sample regimes by Lu Lu, Anming Bai, Haodong Wang, Wenjia Xi, Shan Yun, Shangbing Gao, Mingming Wang, Xinguo Sun

“…Simultaneously, the aerogel dosage is only 6.8 kg/m³ , demonstrating the best balance between performance and cost. This achievement provides a novel design strategy for large-scale industrial production.…”
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Strategic landfill site selection for sustainable waste management in Phu Yen Province, Vietnam using geospatial technologies by Diem-My Thi Nguyen, Dorian Tosi Robinson, Christian Zurbrügg, Thi Hanh Tien Nguyen, Huu-Lieu Dang, Van-Manh Pham

“…However, it remains widely used in many countries because of its cost-effectiveness. Proper disposal of solid waste is a significant priority for reducing environmental pollution. …”
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Impact of duration to endoscopy in patients with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: propensity score matching analysis of real-world data from Thailand by Arunchai Chang, Natthawat Sitthinamsuwan, Nuttanit Pungpipattrakul, Kittiphan Chienwichai, Keerati Akarapatima, Sorawat Sangkaew, Manus Rugivarodom, Attapon Rattanasupar, Bancha Ovartlarnporn, Varayu Prachayakul

“…Duration of stay and admission costs were significantly higher in the late group than in the early group (all P < 0.05). …”
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Facilitators and challenges to ICD-11 implementation: a qualitative study using the consolidated framework for implementation science by Erwyn Chin Wei Ooi, Zaleha Md Isa, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf, Ahmad Soufi Ahmad Fuad, Hammad Fahli Sidek, Azman Ahmad, Mimi Nurakmal Mustapa, Mohamad Fadli Kharie, Shahidah Adilah Shith, Nuraidah Mohd Marzuki

“…The facilitators included the lead organizations’ reputation, fulfilment of existing use case, extensive content with terminology service, trialability, lower cost, collaboration with external agencies, improvement of existing laws, clear roles within the organization, effective communication, emerging needs, suitability with existing workflow, easy access to knowledge, motivated team, availability of existing frameworks, and engaging team. …”
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Optimization of the extraction process and combined determination of antibacterial ingredients of Li Peng by LIU Shuping, WANG Lei

“…In some areas, the phenomenon of hyphae overgrowth occurred in chestnut mushrooms cultivated by Li Peng, the reason was due to its antibacterial effect.The purpose of this paper was to establish a simple and low-cost technique for extraction of antibacterial components from Li Peng. …”
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Lessons from the Frontline: A Phenomenological Study into Faculty Members’ Experiences with Challenges of Remote Online Exams in Medical Sciences Universities by Mostafa Hadavinejad, Mahdieh Azin, Asieh Fatemidokht, Jalal Hassanshahi, Afsaneh Amiri Khorasani, Foad Iranmanesh

“…Benefits mentioned included quick results and cost savings, while worries focused on technical issues and fairness.Discussion: Faculty experiences reveal a nuanced balance between the advantages and limitations of remote online examinations. …”
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Understanding food choices and promoting healthier food options among online food delivery service users in Australia: a qualitative study by Adyya Gupta, Kathryn Backholer, Catherine E. Huggins, Rebecca Bennett, Gloria K.W. Leung, Anna Peeters

“…A range of individual factors (motivation to seek comfort food, time and cost considerations), social factor (family influence) and environmental level factors related to navigating OFDS (limited availability and accessibility to healthy food outlets and healthy food options; price promotions, low delivery fee and appealing food images) influenced consumers food choice decisions on OFDS. …”
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Behavioral Characteristics of Limnoperna fortunei under Different Light Conditions by MA Jun, TAO Ze-yi, WANG Ying-cai, WANG Zhang-peng, LI Tian-cui

“…Although the practical application will be limited by available space, light attenuation, and other factors, light may serve as a simple, fast, effective, low-cost, and environmentally-friendly control method for Limnoperna fortunei.…”
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Análisis de Creación de Valor Económico para Empresas del Sector Textil (Value added analysis for the textile sector businesses) by Diego Valerio Alfaro, Jimmy Segura Castillo, Nelson Gutiérrez García

“…Nowadays, these companies can pin their success or failure to three fundamental variables: (1) cost, (2) quality, and (3) product delivery time. …”
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Otimização do uso da água em sistemas de irrigação por aspersão Optimization of water use in sprinkler irrigation systems by Vital P. da S. Paz, José A. Frizzone, Tarlei A. Botrel, Marcos V. Folegatti

“…This leads to higher yield, reduced production costs and ultimately, maximum investment returns. …”
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Perceived biodiversity: Is what we measure also what we see and hear? by Kevin Rozario, Taylor Shaw, Melissa Marselle, Rachel Rui Ying Oh, Erich Schröger, Mateo Giraldo Botero, Julian Frey, Valentin Ștefan, Sandra Müller, Michael Scherer‐Lorenzen, Bogdan Jaroszewicz, Kris Verheyen, Aletta Bonn

“…These indices may serve as cost‐efficient tools to manage and plan greenspaces to promote biodiversity and mental well‐being. …”
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Stochastic Variance Reduced Primal–Dual Hybrid Gradient Methods for Saddle-Point Problems by Weixin An, Yuanyuan Liu, Fanhua Shang, Hongying Liu

“…However, for large-scale saddle-point problems, the state-of-the-art (SOTA) stochastic ADMMs still have high per-iteration costs. On the other hand, the stochastic primal–dual hybrid gradient (SPDHG) has a low per-iteration cost but only a suboptimal convergence rate of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="sans-serif">𝒪</mi><mo stretchy="false">(</mo><mn>1</mn><mo>/</mo><msqrt><mi>S</mi></msqrt><mo stretchy="false">)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>. …”
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