Improving supply chain Transparency: The role of blockchain technology and its impact on return shipping insurance by Xingfen Liu, Zhongbao Zhou, Minhui Hu, Feimin Zhong

“…However, with high operational costs, BCT is only preferred when inspection costs are also high. …”
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Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Thrombospondin-2 Using Nanoparticle Sensors for Cancer Screening and Prognosis by Maziyar Kalateh Mohammadi, Seyedsina Mirjalili, Md Ashif Ikbal, Hao Xie, Chao Wang

“…This study highlights NasRED’s potential to enhance cancer prognosis and screening by offering a cost-effective, accessible, and minimally invasive solution.…”
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A Review of Hybrid Vehicles Classification and Their Energy Management Strategies: An Exploration of the Advantages of Genetic Algorithms by Yuede Pan, Kaifeng Zhong, Yubao Xie, Mingzhang Pan, Wei Guan, Li Li, Changye Liu, Xingjia Man, Zhiqing Zhang, Mantian Li

“…Nonetheless, the advancement of this technique is confronted with challenges such as cost, battery longevity, and charging infrastructure, which significantly influence its widespread adoption and application.…”
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Bridging the Gap: A Review of Machine Learning in Water Quality Control by Herlina Abdul Rahim, Nur Athirah Syafiqah Noramli, Indrabayu

“…., detecting arsenic at 0.1 ppb), they suffer from high costs ($200/sample), latency (24-72 hours), and scalability barriers. …”
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Valorization of Rice Panicle Straw and Watermelon Rind as an Innovative Medium for Eco-FriendlyProduction of SCOBY Biofilm by Sapto Priyadi, Wiyono, Haryuni, Karunia Irfan Ramadhan, Benny Nugroho

“…In conclusion, this formulation offers a simple, low-cost approach to converting agricultural waste into functional biofilms. …”
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Biochar-based catalytic upgrading of plastic waste into liquid fuels towards sustainability by Fanghua Li, Ning Wang, Xin He, Mingyue Deng, Xiangzhou Yuan, Huiyan Zhang, Ange Nzihou, Daniel C. W. Tsang, Chi-Hwa Wang, Yong Sik Ok

“…In recent years, biochar-based catalysts (BBCs) have attracted increasing attention for their cost-effectiveness, well-developed pore structure, and effective surface functional groups in catalytic conversions of plastic waste into fuels. …”
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A novel method for fine‐scale retrospective isotope analysis in mammals using eye lenses by Kazuki Miura, Jun Matsubayashi, Chikage Yoshimizu, Hino Takafumi, Yuri Shirane, Tsutomu Mano, Hifumi Tsuruga, Ichiro Tayasu

“…However, traditional bio‐logging methods have often impeded the reconstruction of long‐term behavioral patterns in mammals because of cost, battery life, and device size constraints. …”
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Consumer perceptions of plant-based and mushroom-based jerky: A focus on texture, main ingredient and protein information, and willingness to pay by Olivia Chaffee, Ryan Ardoin

“…Optimal price points for all samples were lower than market price but similar to the average cost of beef jerky.…”
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A New Framework to Address BIM Interoperability in the AEC Domain from Technical and Process Dimensions by Ran Ren, Jiansong Zhang

“…The proposed method can be extended and applied to other application phases and functions such as cost estimation, scheduling, and energy analysis.…”
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Engineering a newly identified alcohol dehydrogenase from Sphingobium Sp. for efficient utilization of nicotinamide cofactors biomimetics by Yichun Zhu, Jieyu Zhou, Xiangyuan Gu, Huiru Wang, Hao Han, Ye Ni

“…Abstract Nicotinamide cofactor biomimetics (NCBs) serve as low-cost alternatives to the expensive NAD(P)+/NAD(P)H, holding significant potential for applications in oxidoreductases. …”
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Direct real-time RT-PCR for the detection of dengue virus from patient serum in Lao PDR. by Vilayouth Phimolsannousith, Malavanh Vongsouvath, Padthana Kiedsathid, Manivanh Vongsouvath, Elizabeth A Ashley, Audrey Dubot-Pérès

“…However, it requires prior RNA purification which is costly and time consuming. We evaluated direct RT-qPCR using Luna Universal Probe One-Step RT-qPCR kit (Luna RT-qPCR) for the detection of DENV in sera.…”
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A new journey of fluorescent carbon dots: A shining star in the realm of nucleic acid dyes by Yu Ma, Bin Zhao, Guozhen Yan, Ting Zhou, Zhihua Xu, Zhihan Niu, Zhenghong Xu, Tongtong Zhang, Feng Shi

“…Carbon dots-based nucleic acid dyes, with their low cost, simple synthesis process and high stability, have opened a new path for the field of nucleic acid detection. …”
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Bisphenol A degradation by halotolerant Bacillus HQ-51-Ba from deep sea environment and its metabolic pathway by Xinyu Li, Ruixia Yang, Fengmei Wang, Wucai Zhao, Aifeng Liu, Minggang Zheng, Ling Wang, Yinghua Lou

“…Bacterial degradation is considered to be a cost effective and environmentally friendly method for BPA degradation compared to other treatment methods. …”
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Clinical and economic analysis of treatment sequences with prolgolimab and BRAF/MEK inhibitors in adult patients with metastatic or unresectable cutaneous melanoma by S. K. Zyryanov, K. V. Orlova

“…At the same time, the cost of 1 LYG with a strategy starting with prolgolimab was 156 thousand rubles (5%) lower than the strategy starting with “dabrafenib + trametinib” combination.Conclusion. …”
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Electromyographic Analysis of Lower Limb Muscles During Multi-Joint Eccentric Isokinetic Exercise Using the Eccentron Dynamometer by Brennan J. Thompson, Merrill Ward, Brayden Worley, Talin Louder

“…Eccentric muscle actions are integral to human movement, rehabilitation, and performance training due to their characteristic high force output (overload) and low energy cost and perceived exertion. Despite the growing use of eccentric devices, a gap in the research exists exploring multi-muscle activation profiles during multi-joint eccentric-only, isokinetic exercise. …”
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Custom-Designed Portable Potentiostat and Indirect Cyclic Voltammetry Index Analysis for Rapid Pesticide Detection Using Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Sensors by Min-Wei Hung, Chen-Ju Lee, Yu-Hsuan Lin, Liang-Chieh Chao, Kuo-Cheng Huang, Hsin-Yi Tsai, Chanchana Thanachayanont

“…Overall, the proposed platform offers portability, straightforward operation, cost-effectiveness, and expandability, making it promising for on-site environmental monitoring. …”
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Mill+, an intuitive tool for simulating the milling process: Vibrations, cutting forces and surface quality control by Gorka Urbikain-Pelayo, Daniel Olvera-Trejo, Luis Norberto López de Lacalle, Alex Elías-Zuñiga, Itziar Cabanes

“…While commercial software solutions exist, their cost and steep learning curve limit the access of small companies and researchers aiming to optimize machining dynamics. …”
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Dealloyed nanoporous platinum films: synthesis, characterization, and hydrogen sensing properties by Melike Sener, Ali Altuntepe, Recep Zan, Recep Zan, Necmettin Kilinc

“…Nanoporous platinum (Pt) films are synthesized at room temperature using a straightforward and cost-effective dealloying technique. This method is suitable for producing various nanoporous materials for diverse applications. …”
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Adsorption of cationic dyes on barley straw modified by citric acid: kinetic, equilibrium, and thermodynamic studies by L. M. Soldatkina, M. A. Yanar

“…Barley straw modified by citric acid is a low-cost and eco-friendly adsorbent, however the effectiveness of the adsorbent towards cationic dyes have not yet been examined. …”
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From Plant By-Products to Insects to Shrimp: A Pathway to Sustainable Aquaculture Feed in a Circular Economy by Annalena Barth, Slim Bendag, Patrick Klüber, Daniel Kreft, Patrick Schubert, Dorothee Tegtmeier, Thomas Wilke

“…This study may be of economic importance for future shrimp aquaculture, confirming that BSF can be a central link in the transformation of low-cost plant by-products into high-quality protein sources for sustainable shrimp farming in a circular economy.…”
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