RL-SCAP SigFox: A Reinforcement Learning Based Scalable Communication Protocol for Low-Power Wide-Area IoT Networks by Raghad Albalawi, Fatma Bouabdallah, Linda Mohaisen, Shireen Saifuddin

“…Although there are several radio access technologies available, few of them meet the needs of Internet of Things applications, such as long range, low cost, and low energy consumption. The low data rate of low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies, particularly SigFox, makes them appropriate for Internet of Things applications since the longer the radio link’s useable distance, the lower the data rate. …”
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Simultaneous spectrophotometric method for determination of both ciprofloxacin and cephalexin by using H-point standard addition method by Kawther Ahmed Sadiq, Elham N. Mezaal, Maha A. Mohammed, Dheefaf F. hassan

“…The proposed method is considered one of the low-cost methods and it does not need to introduce the properties in a series of reactions and fixation of the reaction conditions to estimate them. …”
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Effect of different titanium mesh thicknesses on mechanical strength and bone stress: a finite element study by Betul GEDIK, Metin Berk KASAPOGLU, Gulce Ecem DOGANCALI, Gozde GOKCE UCKUN, Abdulkadir Burak CANKAYA, Mehmet Ali ERDEM

“…However, 0.2 mm meshes may serve as a viable alternative in cases requiring greater flexibility or lower cost, with caution toward borderline graft stress.…”
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Analysis of opportunities and challenges of smart aquaponic system: a summary of research trends and future research avenues by Pragnaleena Debroy, Priyanka Majumder, Parijata Majumdar, Amrit Das, Lalu Seban

“…These technological innovations help increase food production, reduce operational costs, minimize waste, and decrease labor requirements. …”
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Exploring Impact of the Ultrasound and Combined Treatments on Food Quality: A Comprehensive Review by Haththotuwa Gamage Amal Sudaraka Samarasinghe, Sandarenu Dharmaprema, Udani Manodya, Kalmee Pramoda Kariyawasam, Udara Chandrajith Samaranayake

“…This method, known for its cost-efficiency and sustainability, holds significant promise in meeting the increasing need for high-quality, chemical-free, and natural-tasting convenience foods in the ever-changing landscape of the food industry. …”
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Renewable energy as an auxiliary to heat pumps: Performance evaluation of hybrid solar-geothermal-systems by Rabih Murr, Jalal Faraj, Hicham El Hage, Mahmoud Khaled

“…The aforementioned objective leads to reduce the energy consumption, the operational cost and the environmental impact of the heat pump. …”
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Real-world implementation and adaptation to local settings of first trimester preeclampsia screening in Italy: a systematic review by Silvia Amodeo, Giulia Bonavina, Anna Seidenari, Paolo Ivo Cavoretto, Antonio Farina

“…This action will likely potentiate PE screening implementation reducing the burden and the cost of perinatal and maternal complications.…”
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Exploring barriers to and facilitators of the implementation of community-based rehabilitation service delivery for severe mental illness using the consolidated framework for imple... by Jianwen Zhu, Jie Fu, Yang Wang, Jiajia Dong, Xia Zhang, Sizhe Wang, Lu Wen, Hong Fan

“…Results Within the CFIR, the following key constructs were identified as critical to CBR services implementation for people with SMI: (1) innovation—considering the evidence base, complexity, and cost of the intervention; (2) outer setting—encompassing critical incidents, local attitudes and conditions, partnerships and connections, policies and laws, financing, and external Pressure; (3) inner setting—reflecting structural characteristics, relational connections, communications, and culture; (4) individuals—encompassing both innovation deliverers and recipients; (5) process—focusing on assessing needs and engaging stakeholders. …”
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One step preparation of papyrus culm derived activated biochar using partial air oxidation and its use as a filter for water treatment in aquaponics culture by Sumrit Mopoung, Suthasinee Pantho

“…This research has shown that activated biochar from papyrus culm can be a candidate for an adsorbent material with a simple, cost-effective, and timesaving production.…”
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Assessing the economic burden and health-related quality of life in chinese patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: a questionnaire survey analysis by Xiaoyang Xu, Xiaoning He, Wei Wu, Yuhang Xin, Qingnan Li, Lei Song, Kexin Li, Jing Wu

“…Only 38.8% of the patients had outpatient or inpatient visits in the past year. The annual cost per patient was USD 10,820 ± 10,894, with 75.2% being indirect costs. …”
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Machine-learning aided calibration and analysis of porous media CFD models used for rotating packed beds by Ahmed M. Alatyar, Abdallah S. Berrouk

“…After, the Newton – Gauss method that employs the sensitivity pressure drop derivatives, is used to minimize the error (cost function) between the pressure drop obtained from CFD simulations and the available experimental data. …”
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Oriented Strand Board Made from Tropical Plantation Wood with the Inclusion of Kenaf Core at Different Resin Content by Mohd Za'im Mohd Nor, Wan Mohd Nazri Wan Abdul Rahman, Siti Noorbaini Sarmin, Seng Hua Lee, Nurrohana Ahmad, Muhammad Hazwan Khalid

“…Based on the findings, taking into consideration the properties of OSB as well as the cost of resin, 9% resin content is recommended.…”
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Comparing Jaffe and Enzymatic Methods for Creatinine Measurement at Various Icterus Levels and Their Impacts on Liver Transplant Allocation by Neda Soleimani, Sima Dehghani, Mohammad Hossein Anbardar, Sahand Mohammadzadeh, Elaheh Amirinezhad Fard, Atefeh Zare Sheibani, Mohammad Javad Esmaeili, Marsa Ebrahimi

“…The chemical Jaffe is a readily available and considerably cost-effective method for measuring creatinine. However, it is influenced by a variety of known and unknown interfering substances, and it should be applied cautiously when working with icteric samples. …”
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Unlocking the dual power of Charybdis natator shell: antiviral and larvicidal activities by Karnan Ramachandran, Senthil Bakthavatchalam, Shunmuga Vadivu Ramalingam, Ramachandran Vinayagam, Mukeshwaran Ramesh, Sukumaran Marimuthu, Zhi-Hong Wen, Chandramohan Govindasamy, Khalid M. Almutairi, Yi-Hao Lo

“…The extract's promise as an eco-friendly, cost-effective source for developing novel insecticidal and antiviral agents merits further exploration. …”
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Enhancing Clinical Data Infrastructure for AI Research: Comparative Evaluation of Data Management Architectures by Richard Gebler, Ines Reinecke, Martin Sedlmayr, Miriam Goldammer

“…In contrast, clinical data lakes offer greater flexibility and cost-effective scalability for managing heterogeneous data types, although they may suffer from inconsistent metadata management and challenges in maintaining data quality. …”
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Performance Assessment of Organic Fibre-Reinforced Ceiling Boards for Sustainable Building Applications by Theophilus Olukunle Oloyede, Joseph Abutu, Zaka Audua Mshelia

“… This study developed two separate ceiling boards using snot apple fibre and cow hair with coconut shells and epoxy resin binder added in each of the boards in order to produce sustainable, lightweight, and cost-effective ceiling boards from agricultural and animal waste fibres as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional, non-renewable building materials. …”
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Phosphate Tailings and Clay-Based Ceramic Membranes: Tailoring Microstructure and Filtration Properties via Alkali Activation by Amine El Azizi, Hanane El Harouachi, Dounia Ahoudi, Soundouss Maliki, Mohammed Mansori, Mohamed Loutou

“…This study explores the fabrication of ceramic membranes using phosphate tailings and clay lithologies as alternative raw materials, offering a sustainable and cost-effective approach to membrane production. The focus is on tailoring membrane porosity through the deposition of multilayered alkali-activated coatings, leveraging geopolymerization chemistry to enhance structural and functional performance. …”
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Design of a mobile application for universal screening for women of child-bearing age engaged in comprehensive addiction and recovery environments (WE-CARE) for substance use and w... by Autumn Shifflett, Lacey Karpisek, Kajal Patel, Yi Cui, Maayan Lawental, Golfo Tzilos Wernette, H Katie Chang, Krystyna R. Isaacs, Tony X Ma

“…Barriers to treatment identified included a lack of readiness to change, cost, minimal social support systems, and a perceived sense of public stigma. …”
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A GIS-based methodology for hydropower potential assessment: balancing energy production and ecosystem sustainability by Arianna Paschetto, Chiara Caselle, Sabrina Maria Rita Bonetto

“…This approach offers a cost-effective planning tool adaptable to regions with existing or planned hydropower infrastructure, supporting strategic decisions for balanced ecological and energy goals.…”
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THE EVOLUTION OF AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS DURING 12-MONTH FOLLOW-UP STUDY OF A CORSAR COHORT by Sh. F. Erdes, T. V. Dubinina, O. A. Rumyantseva, A. B. Dyomina, E. E. Gubar, D. G. Rumyantseva

“…Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology started to form a Cost and Resource utilization Study in Antiretroviral treated patients (CoRSaR) cohort to investigate the evolution of nr-axSpA and treatment policy for this condition.  …”
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