Facial synthesis of reduced grapheneoxide/magnetite nanocomposite for energy generation and toxic metal bioremediation via microbial fuel cells by Getabalew Shifera Weldegrum, Demise Alebachew Zemedagegnehu, Aknachew Mebreku Demeku, Tekalign TesfayeTadesse, Nigus Maregu Demewoz, Cheru Talbachew Haile, Endashaw Tilahun Gizaw, Tesfalem Atnafu, Beshir A. Hussein, Abire Huluka Fuli

“…However, MFCs are not economically feasible due to their low energy productivity and the high cost of producing anode materials. In this study, an anode made of an enset corm biosynthetic graphene derivative (E-rGO) was installed in the dual chamber of an MFC. …”
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Critical Review on Powertrain Technologies for Electric Vehicles: Classification, Broadly Adopted Topologies, and Future Challenges by Sadeq Ali Qasem Mohammed, Samer Saleh Hakami, Mahmoud Kassas, Mohammad M. Almuhaini

“…However, there are major issues that may complicate the adoption of EVs including battery limitations, energy density, charging speed, insufficient charging stations, cost, and reliance on critical materials for instance, lithium and cobalt. …”
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Spatiotemporal patterns and climate-induced macroeconomic burden of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa by Tianen Yao, Xinyu Yang, Huaixiao Ye, Yida Wang, Xiaoyi Yu, Yuxin Huang, Ming Xu

“…The climate-related macroeconomic burden of malaria mortality varies dramatically across regions, with East Africa bearing the highest cost at USD 195.90 billion, followed by Central Africa (57.36 billion), West Africa (30.43 billion), and Southern Africa (1.81 billion). …”
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Poly(amidoxime) chelating ligand from pine wood cellulose for eco-friendly toxic metals extraction from water sources by Md Lutfor Rahman, Mohd Asyraf Aiman, Mohd Sani Sarjadi, Sazmal Effendi Arshad, Shaheen M. Sarkar, Sandeep Kumar

“…This suggests its potential as a cost-effective and reusable material for heavy metal remediation. …”
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Synergistic remediation of oil-water mixtures: integration of nanoparticles and oil-degrading bacteria in a novel approach by Marwa E. El-Sesy, Sabah S. Ibrahim, Fan Yang, Abeer Hegazy

“…Correspondingly, the eco-friendly synthesis of AL-MNPs using plant extracts reinforces their role as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to oil spill degradation techniques. …”
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Efficient Gamma-Based Zero-Reference Deep Curve Estimation for Low-Light Image Enhancement by Huitao Zhao, Shaoping Xu, Liang Peng, Hanyang Hu, Shunliang Jiang

“…Consequently, it enhances the effectiveness of low-light image enhancement while incurring a minimal computational cost. Finally, our method is trained using a set of zero-reference loss functions, akin to the Zero-DCE approach, without relying on paired or unpaired data. …”
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Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Strategies for Lowland Rice Cultivation under Common Farm Practices, and Accompanying Influencing Factors for Acceptability among Local Farmers in Myanmar by Myo Thet Tin, Amnat Chidthaisong, Nathsuda Pumijumnong, Noppol Arunrat, Monthira Yuttitham

“…Greenhouse Gases Index and Abatement cost) while still maintaining an acceptable rice yield. …”
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El azufre, mineral esencial en el manejo agroecológico de los sistemas agropecuarios by Milagros de la Caridad Milera-Rodríguez, Osmel Alonso-Amaro, Jesús Manuel Iglesias-Gómez, Rafael Medina-Salas

“…However, their application facilitates the production of healthy and abundant food at low cost, without causing damage to the environment, and contributes significantly to human welfare.…”
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OncoMet: a deep learning framework for the prediction of oncogenic signaling pathways and metastasis in esophageal cancer patients using histopathology images from primary tumors by Syed Wajid Aalam, Abdul Basit Ahanger, Tabasum Majeed, Ab Naffi Ahanger, Tariq Masoodi, Ajaz A. Bhat, Assif Assad, Muzafar Ahmad Macha, Muzafar Rasool Bhat

“…Abstract Background Despite recent advancements in the diagnosis and prognosis of Esophageal cancer (EC), it remains among the leading causes of cancer-related mortality. Timely and cost-effective diagnosis, particularly in predicting the risk of metastasis and identifying the deregulation of oncogenic signaling pathways, could open new frontiers towards precision medicine and targeted therapy of EC. …”
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Exploring the effect of the triglyceride-glucose index on bone metabolism in prepubertal children, a retrospective study: insights from traditional methods and machine-learning-bas... by Shunshun Cao, Aolei Chen, Botian Song, Yangyang Hu

“…Conclusions The TyG index is a reliable predictor of bone metabolic disorders in prepubertal obese children, and the interpretable CatBoost model provides a cost-effective tool for early intervention. This study has important implications for prevention strategies for disorders of bone metabolism in prepubertal obese children to reduce the risk of skeletal fragility in adulthood or old age.…”
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Compressive strength prediction of fly ash/slag-based geopolymer concrete using EBA-optimised chemistry-informed interpretable deep learning model by Yang Yu, Iman Munadhil Abbas Al-Damad, Stephen Foster, Ali Akbar Nezhad, Ailar Hajimohammadi

“…However, optimising GPC's compressive strength (CS) often requires costly and time-consuming experimental trials. This study develops a deep learning (DL) model based on convolutional neural networks (CNN) to predict the CS of FA/GGBS-based GPC. …”
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Integrated transcriptomic and functional modeling reveals AKT and mTOR synergy in colorectal cancer by Marcin Duleba, Eliza Zimoląg, Joanna Szuszkiewicz, Marcin Serocki, Joanna Szklarczyk, Olga Dracz, Alexander Kurzejamski, Izabella Więckowska, Marcelina Chmiel, Barbara Lipert, Katarzyna Sarad, Joanna Krawczyk, Oleksii Bryzghalov, Agata Stachowicz-Wałaszek, Karolina Pyziak, Joanna Drozdowska, Krzysztof Baczyński, Konrad Wojtowicz, Maurycy Chronowski, Krzysztof Rataj, Magdalena Otrocka, Michał Mikula, Paula Feliksiak, Rafał Dziadziuszko, Tomasz Rzymski, Andrew Thomason, Krzysztof Brzózka, Andrzej Mazan

“…Furthermore, the integration of machine learning into the HTS pipeline significantly improved scalability, cost-efficiency, and predictive accuracy. Our findings underscore the potential of patient-derived materials combined with machine learning-enhanced drug discovery to advance personalized therapies. …”
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Bi-Interfacial Electron Modulation in Co₉S₈/FeCoS₂ Heterostructures Anchored on Bamboo-Derived Carbon Quasi-Aerogel for High-Performance Hydrogen E... by Wenjing He, Jianliang Cao, Xinliang Zhou, Ning Zhang, Yuzhu Qi, Jin Li, Naiteng Wu, Xianming Liu

“…Hydrogen energy as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels necessitates the development of cost-effective and efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). …”
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State-of-the-art silicone molded models for simulation of arterial switch operation: Innovation with parting-and-assembly strategyCentral MessagePerspective by Brandon Peel, BEng, Whal Lee, MD, Nabil Hussein, MBChB (Hons), Shi-Joon Yoo, MD

“…Results: The silicone molded models showed excellent anatomic detail, high elasticity, and high resistance to tearing. The cost per model, based on the production of 50 models, was slightly higher for the silicone molded models compared with the 3D printed models. …”
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Percutaneous epiphysiodesis transphyseal screw versus tension-band plating as hemiepiphysiodesis in treating coronal angular knee deformities: a systematic review and meta-analysis... by Ahmed O. Sabry, Mohamed K. A. Genedy, Salma Abouelwafa, Ahmed A. Khalil, Omar Mady, Noureldin Mostafa, Rana Ali Ahmed Elsayed, Hassan Elbarbary, Mohamed Hegazy, Amr Abdelgawad

“…Additionally, PETS demonstrates relatively fewer complications, reinforcing its position as a more effective and cost-efficient option for guided growth in children. …”
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Eye Tracking in Parkinson’s Disease: A Review of Oculomotor Markers and Clinical Applications by Pierluigi Diotaiuti, Giulio Marotta, Francesco Di Siena, Salvatore Vitiello, Francesco Di Prinzio, Angelo Rodio, Tommaso Di Libero, Lavinia Falese, Stefania Mancone

“…Eye tracking provides a reliable, cost-effective tool for early PD detection, cognitive assessment, and rehabilitation. …”
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High-performance ZrNiSn-based half-Heusler thermoelectrics with hierarchical architectures enabled by reactive sintering by Xin Ai, Yu Wu, Haiyan Lyu, Lars Giebeler, Wenhua Xue, Andrei Sotnikov, Yumei Wang, Qihao Zhang, Denys Makarov, Yuan Yu, G. Jeffrey Snyder, Kornelius Nielsch, Ran He

“…Our method, distinguished from conventional melting synthesis approaches through its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and scalability, provides a versatile framework for achieving efficient hierarchical phonon scattering while preserving high carrier mobility in half-Heusler compounds and highlights the potential of reactive sintering for advancing thermoelectric materials.…”
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Determinants of certified seeds accessibility among farming households in Imo State, Nigeria by Njoku Loveday Chukwudi, Ominikari Godwin O., Umeh Ngozi Ekunyi, Nwabuisi Chibudo Joshua, Ebenehi Ojomugbokenyode, Musab Ibrahim, Ismail Ibrahim Hamma

“…Major challenges of accessing certified rice seeds indicated by the respondents include high cost of seeds (87.8%), lack of reliable certified seed (76.3%) and distance to source of purchase of certified seeds (44.4%). …”
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Use of Probiotics During Antibiotic Therapy in Pediatrics: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Italian Primary Care Pediatricians by Giacomo Biasucci, Maria Elena Capra, Antonella Giudice, Delia Monopoli, Brigida Stanyevic, Roberta Rotondo, Alessandro Mucci, Cosimo Neglia, Beatrice Campana, Susanna Esposito

“…The most common barriers included additional cost (35.1%) and perceived lack of evidence (26.5%). …”
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On-road vehicle emissions measurements show a significant reduction in black carbon and nitrogen oxide emissions in Euro 6c and 6d diesel-powered cars by I. Ježek Brecelj, A. Gregorič, A. Gregorič, L. Zgonik, T. Rutar, M. Ivančič, B. Alföldy, G. Močnik, G. Močnik, M. Rigler

“…The on-road chasing method is a cost-effective approach capable of capturing emissions from numerous vehicles. …”
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