Metronidazole Suspension for Paediatric Use in Developing Countries: Formulation, Quality, and Stability by Francesca Baratta, Chiara Zingarelli, Federica Fanton, Editson Lamy, Gaetano Di Lascio, Paola Brusa

“…In this context, we developed a formulation specifically intended to administer metronidazole to paediatric patients using basic and low-cost excipients and with a simple set-up method. …”
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Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Physical Activity in Italian People with Spinal Cord Injury: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Erika Pinelli, Raffaele Zinno, Maria Scoppolini Massini, Ilaria Baroncini, Francesca Serafino, Laura Simoncini, Giulio Senesi, Salvatore Pinelli, Laura Bragonzoni

“…However, 17 participants (31.5%) reported barriers related to accessibility, cost, and lack of adapted programs. Individuals with SCI demonstrate a predominantly positive attitude towards PA, but significant barriers limit their participation. …”
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Modeling and optimization of methanol production from Ghanaian biomass wastes using Aspen Plus by Marcellanous Baffour Kwakye Ellonye, Herbert Fiifi Ansah, Prosper Abewini Atuase, Clement Akornor, Ezekiel Sam

“…The economic assessment showed methanol production costs reaching USD 200 per tonne, whereas import prices remained at USD 850 per tonne, which demonstrates the clear financial benefits of local production. …”
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Meta-analysis unravels common responses of seed oil fatty acids to temperature for a wide set of genotypes of different plant species by Constanza Alberio, Luis A. N. Aguirrezábal, Luis A. N. Aguirrezábal

“…The established models and new knowledge could be applied to design cost effective and timely experiments to assess the potential responses of seed oil fatty acids to temperature of previously untested genotypes.…”
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Single-chip silicon photonic engine for analog optical and microwave signals processing by Hong Deng, Jing Zhang, Emadreza Soltanian, Xiangfeng Chen, Chao Pang, Nicolas Vaissiere, Delphine Neel, Joan Ramirez, Jean Decobert, Nishant Singh, Guy Torfs, Gunther Roelkens, Wim Bogaerts

“…This represents a key step towards compact and affordable microwave photonic systems that can enable higher-speed wireless communication networks and low-cost microwave sensing applications.…”
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Waste to Biofuel: Process Design and Optimisation for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production from Corn Stover by Nur Aina Najihah Halimi, Ademola Odunsi, Alex Sebastiani, Dina Kamel

“…Economic analysis revealed that while heat integration slashed utility costs by 84%, the MFSP only decreased slightly from 2.35 USD/L to 2.29 USD/L due to unchanging material costs. …”
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The Impact of Listening to Music During MRI-Fusion Prostate Biopsy Procedures on Pain and Anxiety Levels: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Çağrı Coşkun, Ender Cem Bulut, Serhat Çetin, Uğur Aydın, Bora Küpeli

“…Conclusion: Incorporating music during CBx, alongside traditional pain management, effectively reduces pain and anxiety levels. Its cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and non-invasive nature make routine use of music during CBx procedures advantageous for pain palliation. …”
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Human–Nature Relationships in Country Parks at the Urban–Rural Fringe: A Case Study of the Huitian Region, Beijing by Zhenyu Li, Aibo Jin, Weijie Zhuang, Hui Li

“…Ecological importance is quantified through ecological sensitivity analysis and InVEST-based habitat-quality modeling, while ecological connectivity potential is estimated via normalized least-cost corridor analysis. Construction suitability is derived from the proportion of artificial surfaces and road network density, and recreational demand is measured by population concentration, facility density, and transport accessibility. …”
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Stochastic optimal power flow for hybrid AC/DC grids considering continuous non-Gaussian uncertainty by Kaan Yurtseven, Arpan Koirala, Hakan Ergun, Dirk Van Hertem

“…To bridge this gap, this paper introduces a Polynomial Chaos Expansion based chance-constrained SOPF framework that integrates these three dimensions within a single model, paving the way for reliable and cost-efficient hybrid AC/DC grid operation under high RES penetration. …”
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Neural Network-Guided Smart Trap for Selective Monitoring of Nocturnal Pest Insects in Agriculture by Joel Hinojosa-Dávalos, Miguel Ángel Robles-García, Melesio Gutiérrez-Lomelí, Ariadna Berenice Flores Jiménez, Cuauhtémoc Acosta Lúa

“…The results highlight the potential of this low-cost device to improve pest monitoring accuracy, and lay the groundwork for the future integration of more advanced AI-based classification and species recognition systems targeting nocturnal Lepidoptera and other pest insects.…”
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Effect of rGO synthesized from different precursors on the enhancement in mechanical properties of GFRPs by Anushka Garg, Soumen Basu, Roop L. Mahajan, Rajeev Mehta

“…The enhanced mechanical properties, including high strength, lightweight characteristics, and cost-effectiveness, are essential for a range of applications.…”
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Social support groups and policy recommendations for managing type 2 diabetes: perspective of healthcare professionals in Ghana by Christine Ahiale, Augustine Kumah, Augustine Kumah

“…The results were presented as prose, analyzed, and discussed in themes.ResultsMajor challenges facing people living with diabetes were the cost of medication, limited NHIS coverage, frequent morbidity and the chronic nature of the disease, putting psychological pressure on the patients. …”
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Potential for the use of heat pumps for heat supply of metro stations by S. N. Naumenko, B. N. Minaev, I. A. Rebrov, G. B. Gusev

“…Nevertheless, for a reliable and comprehensive assessment of the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of projects using low-potential heat of metro systems as an energy-saving technology, a complex of studies is needed, including operational tests of currently implemented pilot projects.…”
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Experimental and predictive analysis of deep eutectic solvent gel membranes for efficient CO2 separation by Remya Ranjith, Bharti Saini, Swapnil Dharaskar, Tushar Patil, Grishma Pindolia, Satyam Shinde, Rama Rao Karri

“…Various Ionic Liquid supported membranes have been proven effective in this regard; however, their higher cost and toxicity are limitations, which opens possibilities for Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES). …”
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New Possibilities of Antibiotic Therapy in Pediatric and Adult Ophthalmology by V. V. Brzheskiy, L. P. Prozornaya, E. L. Efimova, I. V. Brzheskaya

“…The clinical efficacy of the Okomistin®, in combination with the absence of side effects of the drug and the affordable cost, allows recommending it for widespread practical use in pediatric and adult ophthalmology in the treatment of eye diseases of a bacterial nature. …”
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Nonpharmacological Multimodal Interventions for Cognitive Functions in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Scoping Review by Raffy Chi-Fung Chan, Joson Hao-Shen Zhou, Yuan Cao, Kenneth Lo, Peter Hiu-Fung Ng, David Ho-Keung Shum, Arnold Yu-Lok Wong

“…ConclusionsResearch is limited regarding the cost-effectiveness and optimal dosage of these interventions, making it difficult to assess the additional benefits of incorporating more modalities. …”
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Spot Urine PCR as an Independent Predictor of Renal Disease in Patients with Essential Hypertension by Spoorthi P. Yadagudde, Jayannan Jayasenan, Anbarasu Duraisamy

“…Spot urine PCR proved to be an effective and cost-efficient tool for early detection of kidney impairment in hypertensive patients. …”
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Single camera 6-dof object tracking using spatial resection based techniques by M. Davoudkhani, C. Mulsow, H.-G. Maas

“…Nevertheless, single camera based solutions may be particularly valuable in scenarios where only one camera can be used due to constraints such as cost limitations, synchronization requirements, or spatial observation conditions. …”
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Research and application of multicomponent synergistic viscosity reduction system for low-pressure water-sensitive conventional heavy oil in Inner Mongolia by Yunchao Jia, Hairui Kong, Pengyu Wang, Ning Zhang, Jianlin Jiang, Chaoqi Zhang, Bobo Luo, Bing Qin

“…These findings demonstrate the system’s significant potential for commercial application in similar challenging reservoirs, delivering substantial improvements over conventional recovery methods while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Successful field validation confirms the robustness of this integrated physicochemical approach to enhancing heavy oil production.…”
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Exploring possible hub genes of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic network biology study by Ashish Runthala, Srinivasa R. Vulichi, Sreya Kosanam, Rajeshwari Pasupula, Kakarla Ramakrishna, Monoj Sutradhar, Kumar Pranav Narayan

“…Among these, metformin remains the preferred first-line treatment due to its safety, low cost, and minimal side effects. However, the multifactorial nature of MetS/T2DM, coupled with increased cardiovascular risk, demands novel therapeutic strategies targeting broader disease-specific mediators. …”
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