Applying recursive modelling to assess the role of the host genome and the gut microbiome on feed efficiency in pigs by P. Nuñez, G. Martinez-Boggio, J. Casellas, L. Varona, F. Peñagaricano, N. Ibáñez-Escriche

“…Feed efficiency is crucial in swine production, as feed cost account for more than 60% of total production costs. …”
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Enhanced catalytic performance of 3 %FeCu-HC modified hydrochar for methyl violet 2B removal in the heterogeneous fenton process: Synthesis and optimization by Abderrazzak Adachi, Omar Boualam, Tarik El Houari Salmani, Fatima Moussaoui, Amal Lahkimi

“…Consequently, the 3 %FeCu-HC prepared in this way, with the advantages of high removal efficiency, good reusability, and low synthesis cost, represents a potentially promising solution for the removal of persistent organic contaminants. …”
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Activated carbon from olive pomace for hexavalent chromium removal: synthesis, characterization, and adsorption mechanism analysis by Imad Alouiz, Mouhssine Benhadj, Kaoutar Harboul, Mostafa Boukhris, Dahmane Elmontassir, Mohamed Sennoune, Mohamed Yassine Amarouch, Driss Mazouzi

“…Despite various treatment methods, developing cost-effective and sustainable adsorbents remains challenging. …”
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A comparative analysis of CT angiography and echocardiography in the evaluation of chest findings in patients with interrupted aortic arch by Zhanar Moldakhanova, Raushan Rakhimzhanova, Tairkhan Dautov, Lazzat Bastarbekova, Bauyrzhan Kaliyev, Assel Almussina, Aizhan Zhankorazova, Nurmakhan Zholshybek

“…Echocardiography remains a practical initial imaging modality for IAA, offering portability and cost-effectiveness. However, CTA demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy and anatomical resolution, making it the preferred tool for detailed preoperative evaluation and surgical planning. …”
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Deep Learning Strategies for Detecting and Mitigating Cyber-Attacks Targeting Water-Energy Nexus by Ahmed Abughali, Mohamad Alansari, Ameena S. Al-Sumaiti

“…Additionally, it effectively reduces the operational cost increase (OCI) due to cyber-attacks from 2.19% to 0.0048% for the electrical network and from 5.17% to 0.34% for the water network. …”
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Mapping Wheat Stem Sawfly (<i>Cephus cinctus</i> Norton) Infestations in Spring and Winter Wheat Fields via Multiway Modelling of Multitemporal Sentinel 2 Images by Lochlin S. Ermatinger, Scott L. Powell, Robert K. D. Peterson, David K. Weaver

“…Accurate estimates of WSS infestation are cost prohibitive as they rely on comprehensive stem dissection surveys due to the concealed life cycle of the pest. …”
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Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis: A Growing Concern in Pakistan by Nafia Hijab, Fariya Majid, Khushboo Nusrat, admin

“…Medical expenses, the cost of pharmacological interventions, and the absence from work can strain an individual's financial condition.3 Our healthcare infrastructure, already facing multiple challenges, experiences added pressure as EKC cases rise. …”
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The Effects of a Community-Based Sodium Reduction Program in Rural China - A Cluster-Randomized Trial. by Nicole Li, Lijing L Yan, Wenyi Niu, Chen Yao, Xiangxian Feng, Jianxin Zhang, Jingpu Shi, Yuhong Zhang, Ruijuan Zhang, Zhixin Hao, Hongling Chu, Jing Zhang, Xian Li, Jianhong Pan, Zhifang Li, Jixin Sun, Bo Zhou, Yi Zhao, Yan Yu, Michael Engelgau, Darwin Labarthe, Jixiang Ma, Stephen MacMahon, Paul Elliott, Yangfeng Wu, Bruce Neal

“…<h4>Background</h4>Average sodium intake and stroke mortality in northern China are both among the highest in the world. An effective, low-cost strategy to reduce sodium intake in this population is urgently needed.…”
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Development and validation of 3D super-resolution convolutional neural network for 18F-FDG-PET images by Hiroki Endo, Kenji Hirata, Keiichi Magota, Takaaki Yoshimura, Chietsugu Katoh, Kohsuke Kudo

“…High-resolution PET scanners that use silicon photomultipliers and time-of-flight measurements are expensive. Therefore, cost-effective software-based super-resolution methods are required. …”
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A novel hybrid neural network of fluid-structure interaction prediction for two cylinders in tandem arrangement by Yanfang Lyu, Yunyang Zhang, Zhiqiang Gong, Xiao Kang, Wen Yao, Yongmao Pei

“…Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) in multibody systems, a non-negligible phenomenon in engineering applications, has been extensively studied via traditional experimental and simulation methods with high cost and time consumption. Deep learning has shown promise in improving computing efficiency while ensuring modelling accuracy in FSI analysis. …”
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Enhancing PQQ production in Acinetobacter calcoaceticus through uniform design and support vector regression by Yu-han Li, Yu-han Li, Su-hang Yao, Su-hang Yao, Yan Zhou, Xiu-lan He, Xiu-lan He, Zhe-ming Yuan, Zhe-ming Yuan, Qiu-long Hu, Cheng-wen Shen, Xin Li, Xin Li, Yuan Chen

“…Notably, the optimized formulation is also cost-effective, featuring minimized consumption of pivotal elements like carbon and nitrogen sources. …”
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Negotiating household heat: thermal labor, energy justice, and women’s health in Nepal’s Madhesh Province by Animesh Ghimire, Mohan Das Manandhar, Sarita Karki, Karuna Bajracharya

“…This perspective article introduces the concept of thermal labor—the physiological strain, time cost, and health risks associated with performing domestic work under chronically elevated kitchen temperatures—and argues that such exposure constitutes an overlooked driver of gendered health inequities in Nepal’s Madhesh Province.MethodsEvidence was synthesized from national temperature records, caste-disaggregated census data, spot measurements conducted by the Nepal Health Research Council, and illustrative intervention studies from South Asia and Africa. …”
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Preparation and Application of Chitosan-Essential Oil Nanoemulsion Preservation Pads for Blueberry Preservation by Jieying SHI, Yanping MOU, Zhouxin LU, Jiaxin LU, Lei WANG, Kaiping CONG, Andi SUO, Tingting LI

“…These findings highlight a promising, cost-effective, and natural strategy for extending the postharvest shelf life of fruits and vegetables, with potential applications in commercial blueberry preservation.…”
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Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing Analysis as a Diagnostic Strategy for Patients with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections by Ha-eun Cho, Min Jin Kim, Jongmun Choi, Yong-Hak Sohn, Jae Joon Lee, Kyung Sun Park, Sun Young Cho, Ki-Ho Park, Young Jin Kim

“…SMS shows promise as a supplementary diagnostic method, with further research needed to optimize its performance and cost-effectiveness.…”
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Advances in microbial degradation of skatole: A review by Bingjie Xu, Wen Qiu, Xinhua Gao, Haiyan Ni, Xuanyu Tao, Lina Sun, Weiguang Lyu

“…The biological method of removing skatole has the notable advantages of being cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly. …”
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Upgrading/Deacidification of Biofuels (Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel-like Hydrocarbons) by Adsorption Using Activated Red-Mud-Based Adsorbents by Nélio Teixeira Machado, Karen Marcela Barros da Costa, Silvio Alex Pereira da Mota, Luiz Eduardo Pizarro Borges, Andréia de Andrade Mancio da Mota

“…Therefore, adsorption with chemically activated red mud efficiently deacidifies biofuels, providing a cost-effective and promising approach for their upgrading.…”
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Ultrasonically-enhanced leaching: correlating acoustic spectra and solid particle properties in NMC cathode extraction by Chiara Canciani, Varaha P. Sarvothaman, Gianmaria Viciconte, Elia Colleoni, Paolo Guida, William L. Roberts

“…In particular, when applied to the leaching of battery cathode material in hydrometallurgical recycling, it paves the way to the utilization of organic acids in place of mineral acids, lowering the hazardousness and cost of recycling. In this framework, mapping the cavitation activity and understanding the relation between acoustic cavitation and the action of the acid is fundamental for the design and control of the intensified process. …”
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Acceptability and feasibility of a task-shifted collaborative care model for depression and anxiety in primary HIV clinics in the Philippines: a qualitative inquiry by Anna Maureen Dungca-Lorilla, Jennifer Mootz, Maria Isabel Melgar, Roxanne Emily Tanuecoz, Timothy John Dizon, Annette H. Sohn, Rossana Ditangco

“…Perceived barriers included inadequate numbers of psychiatrists, an overburdened and understaffed HIV workforce, low mental health knowledge among HIV providers, and implementation cost. Perceived facilitators were willingness of HIV providers to provide care and knowledge of HIV counselling. …”
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Evaluation of the Transparency of the Medical Insurance System in Ukraine by Oleksii Zakharkin, Liudmyla Zakharkina, Paulina Srovnalikova, Volodymyr Novikov, Iryna Basanets

“…The main goal of this study is an analytical assessment of insurance companies that provide services for voluntary health insurance in terms of openness to users of information about their economic activities, features of the offered insurance policies, their cost, etc. This paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific debate regarding the concept of «transparency» and the benefit received by subjects of economic relations from following the principles of openness and integrity. …”
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Dual-Functional AgNPs/Magnetic Coal Fly Ash Composite for Wastewater Disinfection and Azo Dye Removal by Lei Gong, Jiaxin Li, Rui Jin, Menghao Li, Jiajie Peng, Jie Zhu

“…By repurposing industrial waste (coal fly ash) as a low-cost carrier, this work provides a sustainable strategy to mitigate nanoparticle aggregation and environmental risks while enhancing multifunctional performance in water remediation.…”
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