Flexible perovskite/silicon monolithic tandem solar cells approaching 30% efficiency by Yinqing Sun, Faming Li, Hao Zhang, Wenzhu Liu, Zenghui Wang, Lin Mao, Qian Li, Youlin He, Tian Yang, Xianggang Sun, Yicheng Qian, Yinyi Ma, Liping Zhang, Junlin Du, Jianhua Shi, Guangyuan Wang, Anjun Han, Na Wang, Fanying Meng, Zhengxin Liu, Mingzhen Liu

“…Abstract Thanks to their excellent properties of low cost, lightweight, portability, and conformity, flexible perovskite-based tandem solar cells show great potentials for energy harvesting applications, with flexible perovskite/c-silicon tandem solar cells particularly promising for achieving high efficiency. …”
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Development technologies and models of different types of gas reservoirs in Ordos Basin, NW China by Ailin JIA, Dewei MENG, Guoting WANG, Guang JI, Zhi GUO, Naichao FENG, Ruohan LIU, Suqi HUANG, Shuai ZHENG, Tong XU

“…In contrast, for the early-stage development of deep coal-rock gas, continuous technological upgrades and cost reduction are essential to achieving economically viable large-scale development. …”
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Characterizing stakeholders in cancer primary prevention in European countries: an exploration of challenges and opportunities using a penta-helix framework by Luis Roxo, Luis Roxo, Luis Roxo, Ana Santos, Charis Girvalaki, Marius Geantă, 4P-CAN WP2 study team, Mafalda Sousa-Uva, Mafalda Sousa-Uva, Mafalda Sousa-Uva, Mirjana Babamova, Adriana Boată, Stefania Boccia, Ana Cristina Garcia, Stanimir Hasardzhiev, Andreia Leite, Lilia Kriachkova, Milica Kuzmanoska, Nikola Milasevic, Vlad Nerau, Ivaylo Petrov, Ramona Popescu, Oscar Ribeiro, Viktor Semenov, Leonardo Villani, Ivana Vojvodic, Clara Volintiru, Rodica Milena Zaharia, Serhii Zakharov

“…Cancer primary prevention (CPP) is a cost-effective strategy tackling lifestyle and risk factor exposure, but its implementation goes beyond the actions of the governments. …”
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Research Progress and Future Perspectives on Photonic and Optoelectronic Devices Based on p-Type Boron-Doped Diamond/n-Type Titanium Dioxide Heterojunctions: A Mini Review by Shunhao Ge, Dandan Sang, Changxing Li, Yarong Shi, Qinglin Wang, Dao Xiao

“…Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a wide-bandgap semiconductor material with broad application potential, known for its excellent photocatalytic performance, high chemical stability, low cost, and non-toxicity. These properties make it highly attractive for applications in photovoltaic energy, environmental remediation, and optoelectronic devices. …”
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Enhancing brain age estimation under uncertainty: A spectral-normalized neural gaussian process approach utilizing 2.5D slicing by Zeqiang Linli, Xingcheng Liang, Zhenhua Zhang, Kang Hu, Shuixia Guo

“…In conclusion, we present a cost-effective method for estimating brain age with uncertainty, utilizing 2.5D slicing for enhanced performance, showcasing promise for clinical applications.…”
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Real-time and resource-efficient banana bunch detection and localization with YOLO-BRFB on edge devices by Shuo Wang, Shuo Wang, Shuo Wang, Lijiao Wei, Danran Zhang, Danran Zhang, Ling Chen, Ling Chen, Weihua Huang, Dongjie Du, Kangmin Lin, Zhenhui Zheng, Zhenhui Zheng, Zhenhui Zheng, Jieli Duan

“…These results highlight the practical applicability of YOLO-BRFB in real-world agricultural scenarios, providing a cost-effective solution for precision harvesting.…”
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Teledentistry in Jordan: assessing knowledge and attitudes among dentists by Tamadur Mahmoud Falah, Sabha Mahmoud Alshatrat, Jumana M. Sabarini, Majd M. Alsaleh, Yousef Saleh Khader, Alaa Fawwaz Dalky, Bayan Jamal Almahasneh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh

“…A significant number of participants believed that teledentistry could improve access to oral healthcare, reduce costs, save time for dentists, increase accessibility in rural and underserved areas, and reduce isolation among practitioners by facilitating peer contact and specialist support. …”
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Sensing using SERS-substrate and machine learning approaches by Bakal, Victoria Alexandrovna, Gusliakova, Olga Igorevna, Prikhozhdenko, Ekaterina Sergeevna

“…Recently, optical methods for glucose determination have become the subject of increased interest due to their potential cost-effectiveness, portability, and low invasiveness. …”
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Individualized Therapy with Ranibizumab in Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Alfredo García-Layana, Marta S. Figueroa, Luis Arias, Javier Araiz, José María Ruiz-Moreno, José García-Arumí, Francisco Gómez-Ulla, María Isabel López-Gálvez, Francisco Cabrera-López, José Manuel García-Campos, Jordi Monés, Enrique Cervera, Felix Armadá, Roberto Gallego-Pinazo

“…Treat and extend study results in significant direct medical cost savings from fewer treatments and office visits compared to monthly treatment. …”
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Synthesis O-g-C₃N₄/TiO₂ rutile composite material for photocatalytic application by M. E. Bondarenko, P. M. Silenko, Yu. M. Solonin, N. I. Gubareni, O. Yu. Khyzhun, N. Yu. Ostapovskaya

“…One stage constructing heterojunction structure of O-g-C3N4/TiO2 composite may be used as a low-cost way to avoid the limitations of each component and realize a synergic effect in promoting the efficient generation and separation of charge carriers, thus boosting the photocatalytic activity to enhancing solar energy utilization. …”
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Rapid Detection of Trace Toxicants in Blood Using Thermal Desorption Coupled to Continuous Atmospheric Pressure Interfaced Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry by Hui-wen RUAN, Gui-yun SONG, Zhi-gang FAN, Suo-suo YANG, Jian KANG, Lei HUA, Wei-guo WANG

“…The thermal desorption-continuous atmospheric pressure interfaced ion trap mass spectrometer not only provides critical guidance for targeted treatment of acute poisoning patients through precise qualitative analysis, but also enables the assessment of treatment effectiveness through quantitative analysis of the toxic substances. Given its cost-effectiveness and ease of operation, this instrument holds significant potential for widespread application in county-level hospitals with limited analytical resources, enabling rapid diagnosis of acute poisoning, real-time monitoring of drug levels, and disease detection. …”
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An exploratory study on the application of nanopore sequencing for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis drug resistance in respiratory specimens by Niansa Wei, Feiyi Du, Wenjuan Nie, Yingxing Nong, Yanrong Lin, Aichun Huang, Shaoyong Xi, Yiyi Lan, Xiaoyang Luo, Shixiong Yang, Qingdong Zhu

“…As the technology continues to mature and the cost is further reduced, it is expected that nanopore sequencing technology will play a more important role in MTB resistance detection.…”
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Life cycle assessment of biomass waste briquettes as renewable energy by M.N. Rashif, S. Hartini, D.P. Sari, B.S. Ramadan, T. Matsumoto, A.T. Balasbaneh

“…The environmental impact is equivalent to an eco-cost of 0.387 United States Dollars The findings of the study reveal that corn cob briquettes hold substantial potential for evolution as an alternative energy resource or for integration with fossil fuels in co-firing processes.CONCLUSION: The findings will assist local governments in guiding the production of biomass briquettes that meet consumer quality standards, while minimizing environmental impact. …”
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CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF SYSTEM ANALYSIS OF THE QUALITY OF VOCATIONAL TEACHER TRAINING by Oleksandr Derevyanchuk

“…It has been established that the quality of vocational teacher training largely depends on the following concepts: educational achievements, learning styles of higher education students, employers’ requirements, educational data mining, level of requirements for educational achievements, digital technologies, cost of education, methodological approaches, STEM projects, motivation of higher education students, material and technical support, competencies, effectiveness of theoretical training, and effectiveness of practical training. …”
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The prevention of venous thromboembolism and the risk of postoperative complications in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis after total hip arthroplasty by A. V. Rybnikov, E. I. Byalik, T. M. Reshetnyak, S. A. Makarov, A. E. Khramov

“…The risk of postoperative wound-related complications in RA is much higher than in OA (relative risk, 4.33; 95% confidence interval, 2.67–7.03; p<0.001), which increases the length of hospital stay and the cost of the treatment performed.…”
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The political landscape of physical activity and climate action in Canada’s social climate by Eun-Young Lee, Seiyeong Park, Leigh M Vanderloo, Leah J Ferguson, Amy E. Latimer-Cheung, Norman O’Reilly, Ryan E Rhodes, John C Spence, Mark S Tremblay, Guy Faulkner

“…Support for climate-health co-benefit policies varied by political orientation, with centrists showing mixed support—favoring cost-effective policy actions. Causal beliefs appear to be associated with lower support for policy actions among conservatives. …”
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Production, purification, and characterization of a thermally stable, Acidophilic Cellulase from Aspergillus awamori AFE1 isolated from Longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae latreille) by Ayoola E. Afe, Olusola T. Lawal, Olufemi S. Bamidele, Farhad Badshah, Bukola R. Oyelere, Andrew N. Efomah, Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, Sabiha Fatima, Abdulaziz Alamri, Mohamed A. El-Tayeb, David M. Sanni

“…Abstract Background The relentless pursuit of cost-effective cellulase, a key enzyme in the biocatalytic conversion of cellulose, has led to exploring insect guts as potential sources of biocatalysts. …”
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Enhanced Teleoperation of Robotic Arms Through Master-Slave Configuration With Multithreading by Ahmad Faiz Fawzan Ahmad Zainudin, Mohd Hairi Mohd Zaman, Mohd Faisal Ibrahim, Mohd Asyraf Zulkifley, M. Marzuki Mustafa

“…This work presents a low-cost, scalable solution for improving the fidelity and responsiveness of master-slave teleoperation, with potential applications in industrial automation, agriculture, and remote manipulation in hazardous environments. …”
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Coverage of HPV Vaccination and Influencing Factors Among Female College Students in Northern China by Li Yang, Chen Xing, Xue Yu, Yanrui Xu, Weibing Wang, Caiyun Chang, Qingbin Lu

“…Structural barriers, such as cost (42.63%), safety concerns (46.59%), and misconceptions (e.g., 57.76% cited “no sexual activity” as a reason for refusal), significantly impeded vaccine uptake. …”
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Enhancement of direct interspecies electron transfer and methane production by co-culture of dual Methanosarcina species and Geobacter metallireducens by Lu Liu, Pengsong Li, He Dong, Chuanqi Liu, Haoyong Li, Zihao Ma, Ruoyu Li, Ruoyu Li, Yan Dang

“…These findings propose a novel strategy for enhancing DIET-driven methanogenesis through synergistic microbial consortia, advancing scalable, low-cost bioenergy solutions for organic waste valorization.…”
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