4D Memristive Hyperchaotic System for Secure Image Encryption Using Non-Associative Algebraic-Chaotic Sequences by Tanzeela Anwar, Nazli Sanam, Sarah Abu Ghazalah, Mansoor Alghamdi, Ibrahim S. Alkhazi

“…The encryption framework provides great efficiency, low computing cost, and resilience to cryptographic attacks. Comprehensive security assessments demonstrate the scheme’s efficacy, such as key sensitivity analysis, entropy evaluation, correlation testing, and differential attack resistance. …”
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Comparison of two different container designs and UV-C LED configurations in their drinking water disinfection efficiency by Lea Caduff, Lea Caduff, Alexander Englert, Regula Meierhofer, Michael Burkhardt

“…It was demonstrated that UV-C LEDs can be combined with ordinary containers in a low-cost, self-built setup and can be applied to treat drinking water.…”
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Learning Spectral–Spatial-Former Deep Prior for Hyperspectral Image Superresolution by Zeinab Dehghan, Jingxiang Yang, Abdolraheem Khader, Jian Fang, Liang Xiao

“…The superresolution (SR) technique is a leading solution for achieving high spatial–spectral resolution in hyperspectral (HS) images, which current sensors struggle to provide due to cost and physical constraints. This study presents a multistage optimization framework that leverages high- and low-frequency components, along with a quadratic splitting method, to address the SR problem. …”
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Designing X-Band Lenses With the Adjoint Method and 3-D Printing Techniques by Felipe Vico, Luis Jimenez, Marta Cabedo-Fabres, Carmen Bachiller, Aleksandr Voronov

“…The optimized lens is fabricated using advanced 3D printing techniques, ensuring high precision and cost-effective manufacturing. The resulting design features a unique ring-shaped lens with a central piece of lower contrast, weighing a total of 207 grams and achieving an aperture efficiency of 55.9% as experimentally measured, confirming the effectiveness of the proposed method. …”
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Influence of conductive fillers on the mechanical and thermal performance of stone mastic asphalt (SMA) mixtures by Moinul Hossain, Mujib Rahman, Denis Chamberlain, Tala Kasim

“…These results are promising and indicate that incorporating cost-effective conductive fillers can not only enhance thermal performance leading to improved self-healing characteristics but also improve mechanical properties.…”
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Geographical accessibility of emergency neonatal care services in Ethiopia: analysis using the 2016 Ethiopian Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care Survey by Andrew Hayen, Getiye Dejenu Kibret, Daniel Demant

“…Accessibility to health services is a function of the distribution and location of services, including distance, travel time, cost and convenience. Measuring the physical accessibility of health services contributes to understanding the performance of health systems, thereby enabling evidence-based health planning and policies. …”
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Ultrasonic-Catalyzed Oxidation and Dissolution of Tin Using Hydrogen Peroxide by Dongbin Wang, Tian Wang, Shixing Wang, Hongying Xia, Wenlong Miao, Thiquynhxuan Le, Libo Zhang

“…The results show that the process of ultrasonic-enhanced oxidation dissolution of tin is a new method with high efficiency and low cost. At room temperature, the tin dissolution efficiency was as high as 99.3% under ultrasound, which was 28% higher than that of the conventional method under the same conditions. …”
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Flexible carbon-fiber/g-C3N4 nanosheet array as recyclable photocatalysts and photoelectrocatalysts by Xiaojing Xi, Zhaoming Lu, Hua-Jun Chen, Wenjie Tian, Yan-Ling Yang

“…The assembly strategy developed herein significantly reduce the separable and recyclable cost of powdery photocatalysts and offer valuables references for industrial application of photocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis. …”
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Reliability and validity of instruments for assessing perinatal depression in African settings: systematic review and meta-analysis. by Alexander C Tsai, Jennifer A Scott, Kristin J Hung, Jennifer Q Zhu, Lynn T Matthews, Christina Psaros, Mark Tomlinson

“…Using a bivariate random-effects model, we estimated a pooled sensitivity of 0.94 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.68-0.99) and a pooled specificity of 0.77 (95% CI, 0.59-0.88) at a cut-off score of ≥ 9, with higher cut-off scores yielding greater specificity at the cost of lower sensitivity.<h4>Conclusions</h4>The EPDS can reliably and validly measure perinatal depression symptom severity or screen for probable postnatal depression in African countries, but more validation studies on other instruments are needed. …”
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Integration of a brief, transdiagnostic psychological intervention in the care of adolescents and young adults with HIV in Kenya: Protocol for a cluster randomized clinical trial. by Cyrus Mugo, Irene Njuguna, Vincent Maganga, Brian P Flaherty, Anjuli D Wagner, Ferdinand C Mukumbang, Shannon Dorsey, Daniel Mwai, Caren Mburu, Manasi Kumar, Anne Mbwayo, Muthoni Mathai, Pamela Y Collins, Dalton Wamalwa

“…Mixed methods will be used to measure implementation outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and characterize determinants of implementation. …”
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Investigation and selection of initial materials as possible sources for obtaining sorbents by I. A. Таgaev, S. U. Tursunova, L. S. Andriyko

“…Thus, the aim of the study was both of finding ways not only to reduce the cost of production of activated carbons with the involvement of materials based on local raw materials, but also to reuse them with subsequent regeneration. …”
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Push Factors of Population Migration in Russian Regions in Terms of Age Structure by Evgeniya Mikhailovna Moiseeva

“…Cramped housing conditions push the population of all ages to migrate, but are most important for young people, who, however, are not yet able to make effective demand for real estate, so the high cost of housing does not act as a significant pushing factor for them. …”
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Predictive modelling employing machine learning, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and smartphone RGB images for non-destructive biomass estimation of pearl millet (Pennisetum... by Faten Dhawi, Abdul Ghafoor, Norah Almousa, Sakinah Ali, Sara Alqanbar

“…These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of CNNs and shallow machine learning for non-invasive AGB estimation using cost-effective RGB imagery, supporting automated biomass prediction and real-time plant growth monitoring. …”
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From the Lab to the Court: Laboratory Techniques in Doping Detection and Their Legal Challenges by Esmaeil Babanezhad, Milad Chahardori, Mohamadsadegh Amirkhanloo, Fatemeh Shaki

“…The findings reveal that while analytical techniques such as GC-MS and LC-MS/MS are highly accurate and advanced, they require costly equipment and involve lengthy sample preparation. …”
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Use of 4D Printing in Orthodontics: Self-Adjusting Brackets for Dynamic Tooth Movement by Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Mohammad Younis Hajeer, Ebtehal Dhyab M. Alserhani, Talal Olayan Albuhiran, Abdulrhman Atyah Alzhrani, Abdullah Musallam Alsalem, Salman Ahmed Aljudaya, Hind Hani Alruwaili

“…Further studies are needed to explore long-term outcomes and cost-effectiveness.…”
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Optimal Participation in Manual Frequency Restoration Reserve-Based Demand Response Programs for Large Consumers by Jose Arellano, Alvaro Garcia-Cerezo, Miguel Carrion

“…In this regard, the cement producer considered in this case study could achieve an expected cost savings of up to 30% annually by participating in this service. …”
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The Economic Burden of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor on Patients and Caregivers in the UK, Europe, and North America by David Tabano, Arjun Watane, Richard Gale, Oliver Cox, Sarah R. Hill, Louise Longworth, Yemi Oluboyede, Ayesha Ahmed, Nimesh A. Patel

“…Each survey collected data to facilitate calculating economic burden, combining the total financial costs (i.e., direct costs to receive treatment) and productivity losses associated with attending treatment appointments over a 6-month period. …”
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Consumption and export potential of tea in Bangladesh: A field study by Shefali Boonerjee, M. Ashraful Islam, S.M. Monwarul Islam, Shovon Kumar Paul, M.T. Uddin, M.S. Alamgir

“…Tea is deeply embedded in Bangladeshi culture as a low-cost, social beverage. The tea industry in Bangladesh is a vital sector, providing substantial employment opportunities and contributing significantly to the national economy. …”
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Artificial Intelligence-Driven Innovations in Oncology Drug Discovery: Transforming Traditional Pipelines and Enhancing Drug Design by Albani FG, Alghamdi SS, Almutairi MM, Alqahtani T

“…Furthermore, AI-assisted clinical trial designs have further optimized the recruitment and stratification of patients, reducing the time and cost of trials. Despite these advancements, challenges such as data integration, transparency, and ethical considerations persist. …”
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The Effect of Spark Current Tuning on the Formation of Cu Nanoparticles Synthesized by Spark Ablation in Nitrogen Atmosphere by Maria Assunta Signore, Antonio Della Torre, Antonio Serra, Daniela Manno, Rosaria Rinaldi, Marco Mazzeo, Luca Nunzio Francioso, Luciano Velardi

“…The findings of this work promote spark ablation as a simple, versatile, cost-effective, environmentally friendly deposition method to obtain nitride-based nanoparticles. …”
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