Urban-rural differences in the impacts of multiple chronic disease on functional limitations and work productivity among Chinese adults by Yang Zhao, Li He, Chunlei Han, Brian Oldenburg, Grace Sum, Tilahun Nigatu Haregu, Xiaoyun Liu

“…While a lot of research has evaluated the direct economic burden of multimorbidity on health care utilization and cost, little attention has been given to the impacts on work productivity and functional limitations, as indirect indicators of disease burden. …”
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A Method for Recognizing Dead Sea Bass Based on Improved YOLOv8n by Lizhen Zhang, Chong Xu, Sai Jiang, Mengxiang Zhu, Di Wu

“…Existing object detection algorithms, when applied to the task of detecting dead sea bass, often suffer from excessive model complexity, high computational cost, and reduced accuracy in the presence of occlusion. …”
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The role of artificial intelligence in vascular care by Nehaar Nimmagadda, BS, Edouard Aboian, MD, Sharon Kiang, MD, Uwe Fischer, MD

“…The review also explores cost-effectiveness data, resource optimization, and challenges such as algorithmic bias and data privacy. …”
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Differential responses of the intestine and liver transcriptome to high levels of plant proteins in diets for large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) by Qiaozhen Ke, Qiaozhen Ke, Yin Li, Huasong Weng, Baohua Chen, Jiaying Wang, Ji Zhao, Ji Zhao, Pengxin Jiang, Peng Xu, Tao Zhou

“…Current fish meal - based feeds face issues like high cost and resource depletion, while plant protein sources have potential but also controversies. …”
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Impacts of grit, self-efficacy, and transformational leadership on job crafting and work engagement: Evidence from millennial bank employees in Indonesia by Abdul Malik Nasrulloh, Joeliaty, Hilmiana, Yunizar

“…AcknowledgmentOpen access funding was provided by journal publishing cost assistance from Universitas Padjadjaran. Regional Development Banks Association (ASBANDA) in Indonesia and regional development banks in Java Island (Bank BJB, Bank Jatim, Bank DIY, Bank Jateng, Bank DKI, and Bank Banten) are acknowledged for their contributions.…”
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Unconventional low temperature decomposition of a saturated hydrocarbon over atomically-dispersed titanium-aluminum-boron catalyst by Souvick Biswas, Jack Cokas, Winston Gee, Dababrata Paul, Nureshan Dias, Harry W. T. Morgan, Matthew T. Finn, Bethany M. Hudak, Perrin M. Godbold, Christopher A. Klug, Albert Epshteyn, Anastassia N. Alexandrova, Musahid Ahmed, Ralf I. Kaiser

“…Abstract Sonochemically-synthesized atomically-dispersed titanium-aluminum-boron nanopowder (TiAlB NP) exhibits a remarkable low-temperature catalytic activation of aliphatic C-H bonds at 750 K followed by C-C bond activation thus emerging as a potent low-cost alternative to expensive platinum group metals. …”
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Ways to solve the problem of converting diesel locomotives to gaseous fuel by E. E. Kossov, V. V. Asabin, A. G. Silyuta, A. N. Zhuravlev, L. E. Kossova

“…A comparative assessment of the efficiency of converting diesel locomotives to gaseous fuel is carried out and the cost of fuel consumed per hour of operation is determined, depending on the degree of fuel replacement with gas when the locomotive is operating in average operating modes.…”
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High performance {Nb5TaX12}@PVP (X = Cl, Br) cluster-based nanocomposites coatings for solar glazing applications by Clément Lebastard, Maxence Wilmet, Stéphane Cordier, Clothilde Comby-Zerbino, Luke MacAleese, Philippe Dugourd, Naoki Ohashi, Tetsuo Uchikoshi, Fabien Grasset

“…Different amounts of K4[{Nb5TaXi12}Xa6] cluster compounds (X = Cl, Br) dispersed into polyvinylpyrrolidone matrices were prepared by a simple, nontoxic and low-cost wet chemical method. The resulting solutions were used to fabricate visibly transparent, highly UV and NIR absorbent coatings by drop casting. …”
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Explainable MRI-Based Ensemble Learnable Architecture for Alzheimer’s Disease Detection by Opeyemi Taiwo Adeniran, Blessing Ojeme, Temitope Ezekiel Ajibola, Ojonugwa Oluwafemi Ejiga Peter, Abiola Olayinka Ajala, Md Mahmudur Rahman, Fahmi Khalifa

“…Many approaches presented in the AI and medical literature for overcoming this critical weakness are sometimes at the cost of sacrificing accuracy for interpretability. …”
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WiPIHT: A WiFi-Based Position-Independent Passive Indoor Human Tracking System by Xu Xu, Xilong Che, Xianqiu Meng, Long Li, Ziqi Liu, Shuai Shao

“…Additionally, our system shows significant advantages in tracking accuracy, real-time performance, equipment, and cost.…”
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Progressive Conditional Diffusion Model for Multistage Spectral Restoration of Remote Sensing Image by Jinfeng Gao, Gangqiang Li, Ruxian Yao, Qiang Liu, Junming Zhang

“…Due to the high cost and relatively low image quality of hyperspectral sensors, spectral super-resolution seeks to explore the mapping mechanisms between multispectral and hyperspectral images (HSIs), with the goal of reconstructing high-quality HSIs. …”
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Factors Determining Quality of Care in Family Planning Services in Africa: A Systematic Review of Mixed Evidence. by Gizachew Assefa Tessema, Judith Streak Gomersall, Mohammad Afzal Mahmood, Caroline O Laurence

“…The qualitative synthesis revealed additional factors including access related factors such as 'pre-requisites to be fulfilled by the clients and cost of services, provider workload, and providers' behaviour.…”
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The Effects of Different Substrate Combinations on Growth and Yield of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) by Charles Muswati, Kennedy Simango, Linda Tapfumaneyi, Moses Mutetwa, Wonder Ngezimana

“…From the research, it was observed that mixing substrate can help to increase yield and, as a result, a higher benefit-cost ratio. Therefore, further studies should be done to evaluate the effects of mixing other substrates besides the ones used in this current research.…”
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Optimising management against dynamic threats: A spatially explicit approach based on integer programming by José Salgado‐Rojas, Virgilio Hermoso, Eduardo Álvarez‐Miranda

“…The results demonstrate how the methodology allows giving a guide on the best use of the resources considering trade‐offs among the ecological, spatial and cost criteria, enabling decision‐makers to explore and analyse a broad range of conservation strategies and to select the one exhibiting the best quantitative and qualitative strategic and operational outcomes. …”
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Enhancing photoelectrochemical CO2 reduction: The impact of polyelectrolytes modification on copper oxide catalysts by Nabila Nawaz, Krzysztof Bienkowski, Karthick Ramalingam, Aleksandra Parzuch, Piotr Wróbel, Marcin Strawski, Renata Solarska

“…Copper (I) oxide (Cu2O), a low-cost semiconductor, is one of the promising candidates for application in CO2RR systems. …”
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Nutrition related non-communicable diseases and sugar sweetened beverage policies: a landscape analysis in Zambia by Mulenga M. Mukanu, Safura Abdool Karim, Karen Hofman, Agnes Erzse, Anne-Marie Thow

“…Background: Taxation on unhealthy products is recommended as a cost-effective intervention to address the global burden of non-communicable diseases. …”
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Real-Time Road Crack Mapping Using an Optimized Convolutional Neural Network by M-Mahdi Naddaf-Sh, SeyedSaeid Hosseini, Jing Zhang, Nicholas A. Brake, Hassan Zargarzadeh

“…The database can be used for timely road repairs to gain the maximum durability of the asphalt and the minimum cost of maintenance. This paper introduces an autonomous surveying scheme to collect, analyze, and map the image-based distress data in real time. …”
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Stable Machine‐Learning Parameterization of Subgrid Processes in a Comprehensive Atmospheric Model Learned From Embedded Convection‐Permitting Simulations by Zeyuan Hu, Akshay Subramaniam, Zhiming Kuang, Jerry Lin, Sungduk Yu, Walter M. Hannah, Noah D. Brenowitz, Josh Romero, Michael S. Pritchard

“…Machine learning offers a unique opportunity to make MMF more accessible by emulating the embedded CRM and reducing its substantial computational cost. Although many studies have demonstrated proof‐of‐concept success of achieving stable hybrid simulations, it remains a challenge to achieve near operational‐level success with real geography and comprehensive variable emulation that includes, for example, explicit cloud condensate coupling. …”
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Overexpression of <i>PagLAR3</i> in <i>Populus alba</i> × <i>P. glandulosa</i> Promotes Resistance to <i>Hyphantria cunea</i> by Zhibin Fan, Luxuan Hou, Zheshu Wang, Lijuan Wang

“…Developing resistant varieties through genetic engineering is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach to controlling this pest. …”
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Multi-objective stochastic model optimal operation of smart microgrids coalition with penetration renewable energy resources with demand responses by Ali Abdolahzadeh, Amir Hassannia, Farhoud Mousavizadeh, Mohammad Tolou Askari

“…Abstract The rapid transformation of energy systems necessitates innovative approaches to ensure cost-effective, reliable, and environmentally sustainable operation. …”
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