A Rainwater Harvesting and Treatment System for Domestic Use and Human Consumption in Native Communities in Amazonas (NW Peru): Technical and Economic Validation by Eli Morales Rojas, Edwin Adolfo Díaz Ortiz, Cesar Augusto Medina Tafur, Ligia García, Manuel Oliva, Nilton B. Rojas Briceño

“…The economic feasibility was determined by the initial investment and maintenance of the systems; with the benefits, we obtained the net present social value (NPSV), social internal rate of return (SIRR), and cost-effectiveness (CE). Technically, oxygenation and chlorination in the storage tanks allowed for water quality in physical, chemical, and microbiological aspects, according to the D.S. …”
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EMI Technique for Monitoring the Damage Evolution of Initial Damaged Tunnel Invert Concrete Subjected to High Traffic Cyclic Loading by Yichao Ye, Limin Peng, Yuexiang Lin, Jianwen Liu, Mingfeng Lei, Ruizhen Fei

“…The electromechanical impedance (EMI) technique based on the PZT transducer, in the past twenty years of research progress, has demonstrated its potential for cost-effective and high damage-sensitive structural health monitoring. …”
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Eating Behavior of Students in Relation to the Offer Available in the Vicinity of the University Campus by Teodora Dominteanu, Liviu Marian Matac, Nicholas Victor Julius Alexander, Codruța Daniela Pavel, Adrian Iacobini, Andreea Voinea

“…The results of the study indicated a preferential consumption of ultra-processed foods over healthy foods due to both their lower cost and to the presence of numerous vendors selling such food products in the vicinity of the campus. …”
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Exothermic and Slag Formation Behavior of Aluminothermic Reduction of Mo and V Oxides by Xiaoshu Wang, Jinfa Liao, Xiaodong Ma, Baojun Zhao

“…However, separate production and addition of master alloys increase the cost of the titanium alloy. Insufficient understanding of the exothermic behavior and slag-forming process during the aluminothermic reaction often leads to low alloy yield and elevated impurity levels due to splashing and poor alloy–slag separation. …”
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Xanthoceras Sorbifolium Bunge Oil: Extraction Methods, Purification of Functional Components, Health Benefits, and Applications in Production and Daily Life by Can Cui, Yongrou Fang, Yujie Mu, Lian Yang, Longhao Zeng, Huihui Li, Huanjiang Wang, Lingyun Zhou, Chunyan Li, Yadian Xie

“…This review not only compares the advantages and disadvantages of these oil extraction techniques regarding extraction principles, oil yield efficiency, and cost-effectiveness but also reviews the existing purification processes for the active components in oil. …”
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Optimal Power Flow for High Spatial and Temporal Resolution Power Systems with High Renewable Energy Penetration Using Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning by Liangcai Zhou, Long Huo, Linlin Liu, Hao Xu, Rui Chen, Xin Chen

“…Test results demonstrate that the proposed DRL model achieves a 100% convergence and feasibility rate, with an optimal generation cost similar to that provided by MATPOWER. Furthermore, the proposed DRL model significantly accelerates computation, achieving up to 85 times faster processing than MATPOWER.…”
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Attitude change to secondary health examination using social nudging through a spouse by Wataru Katagiri, Masaaki Shimono, Shunsuke Eguchi, Masaki Takebayashi, Kazuma Iekushi

“…Conclusions: This study suggested that a social nudge via spouse has a possibility of increasing the willingness to undergo secondary health examinations at low cost. To increase the proportion of undergoing it, combinations with other nudges might be necessary.…”
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Single cell metabolic phenome and genome via the ramanome technology platform: Precision medicine of infectious diseases at the ultimate precision? by Jian Xu, Jianzhong Zhang, Yingchun Xu, Yi‐Wei Tang, Bo Ma, Yuzhang Wu

“…Because it resolves heterogeneity for both the metabolic phenome and genome, targets functions, can be automated, and is orders‐of‐magnitude faster while cost‐effective, SCIVVS is a new technological and data framework to diagnose and treat bacterial and fungal infections in various clinical and disease control settings.…”
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UPLC Method for Simultaneous Separation and Estimation of Secnidazole, Fluconazole and Azithromycin in Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms by Ramesh Yanamandra, Avinash Chaudhary, Srinivasa Rao Bandaru, Balaram Patro, Y. L. N. Murthy, Parimi Atchuta Ramaiah, C. S. P. Sastry

“…The developed analytical method is superior in technology to conventional HPLC with respect to time, resolution, solvent consumption and cost of analysis. Elution time for the separation was 10 min and ultra violet detection was carried out at 210 nm. …”
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An amphoteric and hydrogen-bond-rich artificial α-amino acid for highly durable aqueous redox flow batteries by Pengbo Zhang, Yuzhu Liu, Jie Wei, Zuoao Wu, Xinmei Song, Guochun Ding, Huaizhu Wang, Junchuan Liang, Zuoxiu Tie, Zhong Jin

“…Abstract Aqueous organic redox flow batteries offer promising prospects for large-scale, high-safety, and cost-effective energy storage systems with no reliance on scarce mineral resources. …”
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A review of combustion geometry profiles in biodiesel-fueled compression ignition engines: technical insights into combustion, performance, and emission characteristics by N. Anbazhaghan, Pravin Carthic, Arun Raaza, K. Vijetha, J. Jayaprabakar, Prashant Kumar, Anil Singh Yadav, Tabish Alam, Abhishek Sharma

“…In contrast, engine modifications are typically most cost effective and therefore more commonly used. …”
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Green synthesis of nanomaterials used as nano-fertilizer for sustainability in crop production: A overview on recent advancements and future perspectives by Muskaan Bansal, Naveen Jyoti, Aniket Bharti, Deepika, Shweta Sharma, Manoj Thakur, Vishnu Chauhan, Rajesh Kumar

“…NFs have been recognized as cost-effective alternatives for traditional chemical fertilizers to boost the global food supply in an environmentally friendly manner. …”
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Highly stable and efficient copper(I) sensitizer for narrowband red organic light-emitting diodes with an operational lifetime (LT95) of up to 3689 h at 1000 cd m−2 by Rui Tang, Shuo Xu, Gang Cheng, Kam-Hung Low, Dongdong Zhang, Lian Duan, Chi-Ming Che

“…Abstract Copper-based organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are low-cost alternatives to precious metal-based OLEDs, but currently no such OLEDs can meet the practical requirements for high colour purity, device efficiency, and operational stability. …”
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Low density marker‐based effectiveness and efficiency of early‐generation genomic selection relative to phenotype‐based selection in dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus L. Sweet) by Mugali Pundalik Kalpana, Sampangi Ramesh, Chindi Basavaraj Siddu, Gonal Basanagouda, K. Madhusudan, Hosakoti Sathish, Dinesh Sindhu, Munegowda Kemparaju, C. Anilkumar

“…The results have a significant impact on adopting genomic selection in regular breeding programs of Dolichos beans at a low cost.…”
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An Insight on the Timely Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy Using Traditional and AI-Driven Approaches by Malaika Asif, Fasih Ur Rehman, Zoya Rashid, Altaf Hussain, Alina Mirza, Waqar Shahid Qureshi

“…Traditional screening techniques, including fundus photography and optical coherence tomography, provide valuable diagnostic insights but have some limitations, like cost and technical complexity. Artificial intelligence is transforming the detection of diabetic retinopathy, moving away from traditional machine learning models that rely on manually created features to deep learning methods that allow for automatic feature extraction from retinal images. …”
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Production of concrete expansive agents from freshwater sludge and carbide sludge by Mingqian Yang, Bo Xu, Jiawei Tan, En-Hua Yang, Yaolin Yi

“…However, conventional EA production consumes substantial quantities of non-renewable resources, which is costly and not sustainable. This study explores the feasibility of producing cost-effective calcium sulfoaluminate-based EAs from two industrial by-products/wastes, freshwater sludge (FS) and carbide sludge (CS). …”
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A PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT ATTACHED WAVELENGTHS BASED WDM-ROF SYSTEM FOR FRONTHAUL 5G COMMUNICATION by Aqeel Al-Hilali, Haitham Bashar, Mohammed Abdul Majeed, Ayad Ghany, Hussein Alaa Diame

“…In 5G communication networks, the use of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing Radio over Fiber (DWDM-RoF) technology has produced several benefits, including cost savings, increased capacity, and faster data rates. …”
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Enzyme-Induced Carbonate Precipitation (EICP) for Aeolian Sand Fixation by Lina Xiao, Jiaming Zhang, Yi Luo, Xinlong Wang, Xiaojian Qi, Zhongyi Hu, Javid Hussain, Guosheng Jiang

“…EICP demonstrates notable advantages in enhancing mechanical performance, environmental compatibility, and cost efficiency, positioning cemented AS as a viable construction material while offering insights for sand stabilization engineering. …”
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Unveiling HRM dynamics through PLS model: The moderating roles of self-efficacy and organizational commitment in work engagement and talent turnover intention by Md Abul Mohaimen, Imroz Mahmud, Md Sharif Hassan, Mohammad Bin Amin, Sanjoy Kumar Roy

“…Retaining good people is one of organizations' greatest challenges, as the cost of losing employees is high. This study offers a more sophisticated perspective on the higher-order nexus between HRM practices, work engagement, and turnover intention that can help inform future sound HR strategies.…”
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Identification of new sources of resistance to charcoal rot caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid in cowpea by Francis Sodji, Theophilus Kwabla Tengey, Charles Kodia Kwoseh

“…Host plant resistance is the most reliable and cost-effective method of controlling this disease. …”
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