An Efficient Semantic Segmentation Framework with Attention-Driven Context Enhancement and Dynamic Fusion for Autonomous Driving by Jia Tian, Peizeng Xin, Xinlu Bai, Zhiguo Xiao, Nianfeng Li

“…However, these advancements often come at the cost of increased computational complexity, which limits their inference efficiency, particularly in scenarios such as autonomous driving, where strict real-time performance is essential. …”
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Network pharmacology of olive stem extract, UPLC-HR-QTOF-MS profiling and antiviral activities aligned with UN sustainable development goals by Yasmin Mounir Mohamaden, Seham S. El-Hawary, Esmail M. El‑Fakharany, Yousra A. El‑Maradny, Mohamed El Raey, Amira Safwat El Senousy, Samar M. Bassam

“…It provides an approach to developing low-cost pharmaceutical products and animal feed for combating zoonotic agents, aligning with the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-3 and SDG-12) for promoting health and sustainable resource use.…”
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Barriers to Perinatal Care among Immigrant and Migrant Women in Southeast Minnesota by Jensen Reckhow, Kirsten A. Riggan, Emily Breutzman, Minerva Orellana, Stephanie Low, Yvonne S. Butler Tobah, Enid Y. Rivera-Chiauzzi, Megan A. Allyse, Vanessa E. Torbenson

“…Even when publicly insured or low-cost prenatal care is available, late entry into prenatal care is common. …”
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Embracing global biodiversity toward a better planet by Haigen Xu, Richard D. Gregory, Yun Cao, Riquan Zhang, Lirong Zhang, Michael Gill, Dandan Yu, Jianfeng Yi, Wei Liu, Hongmei Lin

“…We anticipate that these measures could facilitate immediate actions to update the NBSAPs to align with the GBF at the highest level while remaining cost-effectiveness.…”
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One-hour extraction-free loop-mediated isothermal amplification HPV DNA assay for point-of-care testing in Maputo, Mozambique by Maria J. Barra, Alexis F. Wilkinson, Ariel E. Ma, Karthik Goli, Hira Atif, Nafissa M.R.B. Osman, Cesaltina Lorenzoni, Guilhermina Tivir, Eva H. Lathrop, Philip E. Castle, Ming Guo, Jane R. Montealegre, Ellen S. Baker, Mila P. Salcedo, Kathleen M. Schmeler, Rebecca R. Richards-Kortum

“…Our extraction-free sample preparation strategy permits adding sample lysate directly to the LAMP reaction. We utilize a low-cost benchtop heater/fluorimeter, delivering results in less than one hour. …”
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Evaluating salt tolerance of chickpea genotypes based on morpho-physiological and biochemical parameters by Mawia SOBH, Tahoora B. ZARGAR, Oqba BASAL, Ayman SHEHADA AL-OUDA, Szilvia VERES

“…Evaluation of the performance of chickpea in response to NaCl-induced salinity stress at the initial vegetative phase is a quick and cost-effective method for assessing tolerance and survival compared to traditional field approaches. …”
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Shade Tree Selection in Cocoa Agroforestry: Ghanaian Farmers' Preferences, Ecological Insight and Drivers of Local Ecological Knowledge by Michael Asigbaase, Solomon Batamia Ndego, Belinda Effah

“…ABSTRACT Integrating shade trees into cocoa farms potentially reduces the environmental cost of cocoa production and enhances their conservation value. …”
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Review of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Techniques for Timber Structures by Ziad Azzi, Houssam Al Sayegh, Omar Metwally, Mohamed Eissa

“…The widespread adoption of wood in construction is driven by its sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and esthetic appeal. The construction of wood buildings often requires minimal specialized equipment, contributing to affordability and higher demand for wood-frame structures. …”
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DMPDS: A Fast Motion Estimation Algorithm Targeting High Resolution Videos and Its FPGA Implementation by Gustavo Sanchez, Felipe Sampaio, Marcelo Porto, Sergio Bampi, Luciano Agostini

“…The DMPDS architecture was designed focused on high performance and low cost, targeting to process Quad Full High Definition (QFHD) videos in real time (30 frames per second). …”
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Development of a healthcare utilisation index to compare patients worldwide: a cross-sectional study by Gregor John, Dominik Rebell, Jacques Donzé

“…Conclusions Healthcare cost ratios were remarkably constant around the world. …”
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Skin's 'nano-shield' hydrogel: Co-delivery of myricetin-laurate nanoagents eliminates fungus and promotes skin regeneration by Lei Zhang, Kailai Liu, Jiachen Zhou, Yuchen Zhang, Jinpeng Wen, Jiangchuan He, Yunhe Zheng, Li Yang, Ke Wang, Jun Tian

“…Conventional therapies, including azoles and polyenes, are limited by toxicity, resistance, and cost. This study addresses these limitations by developing a multifunctional hydrogel integrating lauric acid (LA)-a natural antifungal anionic surfactant-with the antioxidant plant polyphenol myricetin (Myr). …”
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Synthetic Meshes in Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Narrative Review by Sami Lasri, Hend Alshamsi, Lysanne Campeau

“…However, this technique was recently considered cost-ineffective mostly because of high rates of erosions, ranging from 4 to 40% depending on the series. …”
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4D-printable photocurable pressure sensitive adhesives derived from waste cooking oil by Peng-yu Wang, Meng-yu Liu, Jia-hui Sun, Ying-ying Li, Chuan-yang Tang, Yang Yang, Shuo-ping Chen

“…Beyond adhesion, these PSAs demonstrated exceptional multifunctionality: high flexibility (elongation at break: 162.0% for EWOMA-CHA), thermally induced shape memory (room-temperature deformation/recovery, fixation at −15°C), and biodegradability (11.52% weight lossin 45-day soil burial). As a low-cost, scalable platform, these WCO-based 4D-printable PSAs enable eco-industrial innovation for biomedical, robotics, packaging, and so on.…”
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Deep learning in next-generation vaccine development for infectious diseases by Manojit Bhattacharya, Yi-Hao Lo, Srijan Chatterjee, Arpita Das, Zhi-Hong Wen, Chiranjib Chakraborty

“…DL-assisted vaccine development is rapid and cost-effective, changing the scenario of next-generation vaccine development very fast.…”
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Virtual Choirs in Care Homes: The Development and Early Assessment of a New Virtual Reality Choir Intervention by Helena Daffern, Helen Weatherly, Pedro Saramago, Kim Steele, Dana Greaves, Maeve Kavanagh, Lucy Cooney, Jake Spreadborough, Stephen Honnan, Daniel Johnston, Ross Toomer

“…Preliminary observations indicated that the intervention was not detrimental to participants’ health; however, the sample size was very small and a larger feasibility study is required to examine the intervention’s effectiveness, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. This research highlights the challenges associated with measuring the feasibility of VR interventions in residential care settings, and the value of capturing qualitative data in an ecological setting that represents the intended use of the intervention.…”
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Synergistic effect of recycled E-waste fiber and polyvinyl alcohol on the properties of green concrete incorporating recycled concrete aggregate by Burachat Chatveera, Ali Ejaz, Muhammad Adnan Hanif, Panumas Saingam, Qudeer Hussain, Chatpan Chintanapakdee, Tosporn Arreeras, Gritsada Sua-iam

“…Economic analysis confirmed that 4.5 % E-waste fiber offers cost-effective performance. This study supports the sustainable use of electronic and construction waste in concrete.…”
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RpiBeh offers a versatile open source solution for rodent behavior tracking and closed loop interventions by Yiqi Sun, Jie Zhang, Qianyun Wang, Jianguang Ni

“…To address these issues, we developed RpiBeh, an open-source, cost-effective, and versatile software tailored for rodent neuroethological research. …”
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Eco-friendly synthesis of red fluorescent graphene quantum dots from Alstonia scholaris for optoelectronic detection of nitroaromatic compounds by Rachita Newar, Nasrin Sultana, Kalpajit Dutta, Hemen Sarma, Arabinda Baruah

“…Additionally, a biodegradable and cost-effective electrical sensor was also fabricated for detecting the same, achieving a lower detection limit of 1.17 µM and 0.71 µM for PA and PnPh, respectively, which exemplifies the superior analytical precision and sensitivity of the sensor. …”
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Particle Swarm Optimization Based Optimal Design of Six-Phase Induction Motor for Electric Propulsion of Submarines by Lelisa Wogi, Amruth Thelkar, Tesfabirhan Shoga Tahiro, Tadele Ayana, Shabana Urooj, Samia Larguech

“…The six-phase squirrel cage induction motor is more energy efficient, reliable and cost effective for the electric propulsion compared to the conventional three phase motor. …”
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Addressing influenza in Bangladesh: closing evidence and policy gaps with strategic interventions by Md Zakiul Hassan, Saleh Haider, Mohammad Abdul Aleem, Md Ariful Islam, Tanzir Ahmed Shuvo, Saju Bhuiya, Mahbubur Rahman, Mahmudur Rahman, Tahmina Shirin, Fahmida Chowdhury

“…These challenges require a multifaceted approach, including continuous local data collection on disease burden and vaccine barriers, vaccine cost-effectiveness analyses, and the design of context-specific interventions. …”
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