Chemotherapeutic nanoparticles for glioblastoma by Samantha Messina, Candida Zuchegna, Mara Bruzzi, Mara Bruzzi

“…Nanoparticles also have some drawbacks, including uncertain toxicity, reproducibility, and high cost. This short review provides a selection of primary research on nanoparticles as delivery chemotherapeutic systems, with a highlight on Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and radiotherapy (RT) combinatorial modalities. …”
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Engaging private providers to enhance tuberculosis detection and notification: evidence from TB REACH-Supported projects by Md. Toufiq Rahman, William A. Wells, Oriol Ramis, Vishnu V. Kamineni, Mirjam I. Bakker, Sode Matiku, Miranda Brouwer, Jacob Creswell

“…During the implementation period, TB notifications in the intervention areas increased by 25% (n = 61,123; from 246,845 to 307,968), with 20% of the total TB notifications attributed to the PPE projects. The mean and median cost per person started on treatment through the PPE projects was USD 221 and USD 481 (range across projects: 23 − 8,689). …”
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Wideband absorption with polarization and angular insensitive metamaterial for optical applications based on Tungsten-SiO2 composites by Md Raihan, Saif Hannan, Md Ismail Haque, Mohamed Ouda, Abdulmajeed M. Alenezi, Mohamed S. Soliman, Mohammad Tariqul Islam

“…In this discipline, researchers are attempting to achieve significant success in this field at a low cost and with minimal effort. To harness this solar energy, metamaterial absorbers (MMA) demonstrated a simple new method to collect these electromagnetic (EM) waves for use in solar energy. …”
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Towards high quality transferred barium titanate ferroelectric hybrid integrated modulator on silicon by Mengxue Tao, Butong Zhang, Tianxiang Zhao, Xiaoxuan Wu, Ming Liu, Guohua Dong, Junjia Wang

“…Silicon photonics is currently the leading technology for the development of compact and low-cost photonic integrated circuits. However, despite its enormous potential, certain limitations, such as the absence of a linear electro-optical (EO) effect because of the symmetric crystal structure of silicon remain. …”
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Availability of basic first aid training for cardiac arrest for people with disabilities by A. A. Birkun, Ye. A. Kosova, K. I. Redkokosh, A. S. Gapon

“…Basic first aid digital training for cardiac arrest opens up opportunities for mass dissemination of knowledge, popularization and motivation of the population to provide assistance, and can also replace the theoretical part of classroom training, reducing the cost of training. However, due to poor design, such training may not be available to people with disabilities (PWD), who constitute a large population of more than one billion potential participants in first aid. …”
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Battery Electric Vehicle Adoption in Indonesia: Insights from Consumer Preferences and Stakeholder Perspectives by Indira Ayu Adzhani, Bambang Pramono, M. Setyawan Santoso, Mohamed Yusuf Faridian Wirayat, Liane Okdinawati, Prawira Fajarindra Belgiawan

“…The MMNL results confirm that charging time, range, operational cost, and price significantly influence BEV preferences, with variations across vehicle segments and brand types. …”
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A Lightweight and High-Performance YOLOv5-Based Model for Tea Shoot Detection in Field Conditions by Zhi Zhang, Yongzong Lu, Yun Peng, Mengying Yang, Yongguang Hu

“…However, low-complexity models often suffer from poor detection performance, while high-complexity models are hindered by large size and high computational cost, making them unsuitable for deployment on resource-limited mobile devices. …”
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The Potential Public Health Impact of the Adjuvanted Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F Protein Vaccine Among Older Adults in Italy by Anna Puggina, Filippo Rumi, Eleftherios Zarkadoulas, Alen Marijam, Giovanna Elisa Calabró

“…Epidemiological, healthcare resource use and cost data were obtained from the scientific literature. …”
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An Experiment on Multi-Angle Sun Glitter Remote Sensing of Water Surface Using Multi-UAV by Chen Wang, Huaguo Zhang, Guanghong Liao, Wenting Cao, Juan Wang, Dongling Li, Xiulin Lou

“…Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) remote sensing has become an important tool for modern remote sensing technology with its low cost and high flexibility. Sun glitter (SG) remote sensing based on satellite platforms shows great potential in the fields of marine dynamic environment and marine oil spill, but the analysis and application of SG images based on UAV need to be further studied. …”
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The attitude of medical students toward applying virtual dissection table in the learning anatomy of thorax by Hamid Hojatdoost, Forouzan Kavarizadeh, Leila Noori, Vali Baigi, Yousef Mohamadi

“…Results: The majority of students found the virtual dissection table beneficial for active learning (80.1%), concentration (64.8%), anatomical knowledge and practical skills (83.3%), and cost-time efficiency (56.7%). Key features like cross-sectional imaging (86.5%), image continuity (89.2%), and body rotation (78.3%) enhanced understanding of anatomical structures and clinical applications. …”
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Use of lay vaccinators in animal vaccination programmes: A scoping review. by Christian Tetteh Duamor, Katie Hampson, Felix Lankester, Maganga Sambo, Katharina Kreppel, Sally Wyke, Sarah Cleaveland

“…The most frequently reported facilitating factor of lay vaccinator programmes was community participation (n = 14, 47%), whilst opposition from professional veterinarians (n = 8, 27%), stakeholders seeking financial gains to detriment of programmes goals (n = 8, 27%) and programming issues (n = 8, 27%) were the most frequently reported barriers. No study reported on cost-effectiveness and we found no record from a low and middle-income country of lay vaccinator programmes being integrated into national veterinary services.…”
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Using de novo assembly to identify structural variation of eight complex immune system gene regions. by Jia-Yuan Zhang, Hannah Roberts, David S C Flores, Antony J Cutler, Andrew C Brown, Justin P Whalley, Olga Mielczarek, David Buck, Helen Lockstone, Barbara Xella, Karen Oliver, Craig Corton, Emma Betteridge, Rachael Bashford-Rogers, Julian C Knight, John A Todd, Gavin Band

“…Continued reductions in the cost of these technologies will enable application of these methods to larger samples and provide a broader catalogue of germline structural variation at these loci, an important step toward making these regions accessible to large-scale genetic association studies.…”
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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC ANTI-DIABETIC COMPOUNDS: EVALUATING BOTH TYPES OF COMPOUNDS IN TERMS OF EFFECTIVENESS, SAFETY PROFILES, AND POTENTIAL FOR INTEGRATI... by Saba Razzak, Sana Bibi, Syed Taha Ahmed, Muhammad Ali, Uroosa kanwal, Laiba Asif, Sakeena Ateeque, Anil Nehal

“…Conventional treatments have notable drawbacks, prompting interest in natural compounds due to their multi-targeted actions, safer profiles, lower costs, and traditional use, which supports their efficacy. …”
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Comparative Assessment of an IMU-Based Wearable Device and a Marker-Based Optoelectronic System in Trunk Motion Analysis: A Cross-Sectional Investigation by Fulvio Dal Farra, Serena Cerfoglio, Micaela Porta, Massimiliano Pau, Manuela Galli, Nicola Francesco Lopomo, Veronica Cimolin

“…While the IMU consistently underestimated ROM, its accuracy in rotation highlights its potential as a cost-effective MoCap alternative, warranting further study for broader clinical use.…”
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Evidence-based therapy for knee osteoarthritis: expected short-, medium-, and long-term outcomes of prescription crystalline glucosamine sulfate administration by L. N. Denisov, L. I. Alekseeva, E. G. Zotkin, I. S. Dydykina, A. M. Lila, S. S. Rodionova, A. Yu. Kochish, E. A. Trofimov, E. Z. Yakupov, S. P. Yakupova, L. N. Eliseeva

“…Pharmacoeconomic studies have also demonstrated greater cost-effectiveness of pGCAS compared to other GCA drugs.A group of Russian experts at a meeting of the advisory committee reviewed the evidence in favor of the use of pGCAS and evidence of its effectiveness in the treatment of knee OA in comparison with other products that include GCA, and the fixed combination of GCA with CS. …”
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Mechanical Properties of Large-Volume Waste Concrete Lumps Cemented by Desert Mortar: Laboratory Tests by Hui Chen, Zhiyuan Qi, Baiyun Yu, Xinyu Li

“…In response to the high cost and environmental impact of backfill materials in Xinjiang mines, an eco-friendly, large-volume composite was developed by bonding desert-sand mortar to waste concrete. …”
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Vertical Hot-Melt Extrusion: The Next Challenge in Innovation by Maël Gallas, Ghouti Medjahdi, Pascal Boulet, Victoire de Margerie

“…It represents a robust and versatile solution for pharmaceutical innovation, with strong potential for cost-efficient continuous manufacturing and industrial-scale adoption.…”
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Association between visceral adiposity index and endometriosis: a population-based study by Jiajia Zhang, Qian Zhang, Tianyu Chu, Xian Chen, Hui Zhou, Dewu Xu, Chunlin Dong, Yibo Wu

“…The visceral adiposity index (VAI) is a novel, low-cost composite index that reflects visceral adiposity accumulation and metabolic health status. …”
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Incidence and patterns of pediatric fractures at selected hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024: a multi-center cross-sectional study by Sefa Muzemil, Amha Mekasha, Fetiha Muzemil, Muhiddin Tadesse Barega, Shamill Eanga

“…The burden of pediatric fractures is significant, but neglected and many can be prevented through simple and cost-effective community-level interventions. However, no studies have been conducted in our country regarding the incidence and patterns of pediatric fractures. …”
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ROVs Utilized in Communication and Remote Control Integration Technologies for Smart Ocean Aquaculture Monitoring Systems by Yen-Hsiang Liao, Chao-Feng Shih, Jia-Jhen Wu, Yu-Xiang Wu, Chun-Hsiang Yang, Chung-Cheng Chang

“…Fourth, it incorporates a cost-effective modular design, utilizing commercial hardware and innovative system integration solutions, making it particularly suitable for farms with limited resources. …”
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