Do Haematological Laboratory Data Associate with Tumour Size, Cavernous Sinus Invasion, and Sellar Erosion in Patients with Pituitary Adenoma? by Yuriz BAKHTIAR, Rafi ILMANSYAH, Adrian PRATAMA, Dody PRIAMBADA, Krisna Tsaniadi PRIHASTOMO, Muhamad Thohar ARIFIN, Irfan KESUMAYADI, Edwin Sugondo TAUFIK

“…Haematological laboratory data serves as an initial and cost-effective approach. This study explores the association between haematological indices (e.g., NLR, PLR, LMR) and PA characteristics (tumour size, sellar erosion, cavernous sinus invasion). …”
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Planificación y optimización asistida por computadora de secuencias de ensamble mecánico. by L. L. Tomás García

“…This approach integrates the geometric and technological information of the assembly process, which allows reducing the number of elements and sequences to be processed with the consequent processing time and cost reduction.…”
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Specific Features of Designing Microwave Photonic Receiving and Transmitting Channels of Onboard Systems for Communication, Radar and Radio Monitoring by I. V. Unchenko, A. A. Emelyanov

“…In addition, the dimensions, weight, and power of such systems, as well their cost, should be minimized. However, the current semiconductor microwave electronics has reached its limits in terms of frequency and dynamic characteristics. …”
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Carbon as the central economic factor in sustainable and profitable grassland management by Barbora Smolkova, Petr Blizkovsky, Lubor Lacina, Jan Vavrina, Jiri Skladanka, Pavel Knot, Pavel Horky, Frantisek Hrabe

“…The data were tested using the economic evaluation of roots and the production of hay, considering the cost of inputs and value of outputs involving C-price. …”
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Insights into Carbon-Based Aerogels Toward High-Performance Lithium–Sulfur Batteries: A Review of Strategies for Sulfur Incorporation Within Carbon Aerogel Frameworks by Yue Gao, Dun Liu, Yi Zhao, Dongdi Yang, Lugang Zhang, Fei Sun, Xiaoxiao Wang

“…Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs), possessing excellent theoretical capacities, advanced theoretical energy densities, low cost, and nontoxicity, are one of the most promising energy storage battery systems. …”
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A metal-polyphenol network-based iron supplement with improved stability and reduced gastrointestinal toxicity for iron deficiency anemia therapy by Ying Yao, Yuanzheng Chen, Jie Fu, Jinsong Ding, Wenhu Zhou, Xinyi Chen, Xiuping Wan

“…Our findings suggest that TA-Fe@L100 is a cost-effective and biocompatible oral iron supplement with minimal side effects, offering significant potential for broader clinical application in the management of IDA.…”
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Construction of the technological process and design development of a multifunctional unit for processing vital soybeans with ultrasound. Feasibility of water-crude suspension by D. V. Makarov, F. Ya. Rudik, O. S. Fomenko, V. S. Kutsenkova, A. V. Bannikova

“…The efficiency of the developed technological process will be factors affecting the quality of the resulting products, the duration and energy intensity of the process, resource conservation, simplicity of design and low cost of manufacture, the possibility of automation.…”
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Tribological behaviour of sintered iron based self-lubricating composites by Jose Daniel Biasoli De Mello, Cristiano Binder, Gisele Hammes, Roberto Binder, Aloisio Nelmo Klein

“…Abstract This work is a review of previous works, presenting and discussing the most important results obtained by an ongoing research program towards the development of innovative, low-cost, self-lubricating composites with a low friction coefficient and high mechanical strength and wear resistance. …”
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Potential role of proprietary patent medicine vendors in primary eye and ear care: A mixed methods study in northern Nigeria. by Joseph Okeibunor, Andrew Smith, Emma Jolley, Elizabeth Elhassan, Oluwatosin Adekeye, Lawal Hasfat Kontagora, Sunday Isiyaku, William Adamani, Caleb Mpyet, Hannah Faal, Elena Schmidt, Clare E Gilbert

“…Health seeking behaviour was influenced by accessibility, availability, cost of medication, and trust in the provider. Most PPMVs had no formal training, had little knowledge of ear and eye conditions and were enthusiastic about being trained to manage them. …”
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Research progress of mRNA vaccines for infectious diseases by Zhen Zhang, Jingli Du, Danyang Zhang, Rui Han, Xueqiong Wu, Yan Liang

“…., inactivated, live attenuated, subunit, recombinant protein and viral vectors), mRNA vaccines offer several advantages including high safety, potent efficacy, scalable large-scale production, and cost-effectiveness. mRNA vaccines have demonstrated significant potential in combating infectious diseases since their inception. …”
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Load and temperature dependent sliding wear performance of Binder Jet 3D printed stainless-steel bonded cermet by H.S. Maurya, F. Akhtar, K.G. Prashanth

“…The tribological results from the current investigation confirm the feasibility of the BJ3DP process to fabricate TiC-stainless steel cermets parts with optimal wear resistance properties at lower temperatures and loads, highlighting the potential of TiC-based cermets with a low-cost steel binder.…”
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Knowledge and Perception of Consumers Towards Generic Medicines in Saudi Arabia: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Survey by Alwhaibi M, Alshammari M, Al Aloola N, Aloudah N, Almomen A, Alhawassi TM

“…There was a relatively positive perception towards generic medication in only about one-third of the participants; they either perceive that generics relieve symptoms as brand medication, generics would provide significant savings, or the physicians should always prescribe a generic medication if it’s available.Conclusions: While there was some knowledge of generic medications’ cost advantages, still significant gaps in knowledge and trust might hinder their widespread adoption. …”
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The relationship between pan-immune inflammation value and different stages of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a prospective cross-sectional study by Aykut Bulu, Sinem Keser

“…PLR and SII may have utility in the early identification of NPDR, while PIV appears to be a potentially valuable inflammatory marker. These cost-effective and easily accessible indices may contribute to the screening and monitoring of DR in clinical settings.…”
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Phosphate-solubilizing rhizobacteria from wild sorghum enhance growth of cultivated sorghum under rock phosphate fertilization by Benson Ouma Nyongesa, Becky Nancy Aloo, Beatrice Ang’iyo Were

“…This novel finding highlights its potential as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative for P management in agriculture.…”
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Simple One-Step Synthesis of Nipa Frond-Derived Magnetic Porous Carbon for Decolorization of Acid Yellow 23 by Linh Thi Kim Nguyen, Long Quang Nguyen, Hung Minh Nguyen, Thuan Minh Nguyen, Hung Hoa Lam, Tuyet-Mai Tran-Thuy, Dung Van Nguyen

“…Altogether, the findings suggest that low-cost magnetic porous carbon produced from one-step pyrolysis of FeCl3-loaded nipa frond might be applied to the treatment of acid yellow 23 in wastewater due to its relative adsorption capacity, efficient catalytic performance, and powerful magnetic separability.…”
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Novel Solid-Phase Bioassay Kit with Immobilized <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> Spheres for Assessing Heavy Metal and Cyanide Toxicity in Soil by Fida Hussain, Suleman Shahzad, Syed Ejaz Hussain Mehdi, Aparna Sharma, Sandesh Pandey, Woochang Kang, Sang-Eun Oh

“…The present study overcomes the limitations of conventional chemical analyses by providing a rapid, low-cost, and ecologically relevant tool for direct soil toxicity assessment, with potential applications in environmental monitoring and contaminated site evaluation.…”
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Development of a 3D-printed cervical collar using biocompatible and sustainable polylactic acid by Narayan Yeole Shivraj, Prakash Kode Jaya, Sai Mokka Tharun, Sridhar Babu Bathini, Devana Sudheer Reddy

“…Persistent use of these collars may result in deterioration, which could result in frequent visits to the hospital and increased costs. In order to mitigate these issues, this study delved into the design, analysis, and 3D printing of a customized cervical collar prototype. 3D printing helps in the creation of lightweight, customizable, and cost-effective devices, ensuring a comfortable fit and enhancing remedial efficacy. …”
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Efficiency of Levilimab in patients with moderate and severe COVID-19 by Yu. M. Gomon, V. V. Strizheletsky, I. G. Ivanov, Yu. E. Balykina, M. V. Ermolyev, A.  S. Kolbin, M. V. Livshits, T.  A. Usmanova, A. M. Fakhrutdinova, Yu. S.  Konstantinova, A. P. Gubanov

“…The estimated cost of the additional effectiveness of Levilimab for the moderate course of the disease was 13,666.32 rubles, for the severe course – 4,804.51 rubles.Conclusion. …”
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Wearable devices for out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest: A population survey on the willingness to adhere by Saud Lingawi, Jacob Hutton, Mahsa Khalili, Katie N. Dainty, Brian Grunau, Babak Shadgan, Jim Christenson, Calvin Kuo

“…Participants preferred hand‐based devices (wristbands: 87%, watches: 86%, rings: 62%) and prioritized comfort (94%), cost (83%), and size (72%). Participants were more willing to adhere at higher levels of hypothetical risk. …”
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Public acceptance of urban air mobility: A study on factors influencing adoption by Yos Sunitiyoso, Prawira Fajarindra Belgiawan, Yusak Susilo, Muhamad Rizki, Mohamed Yusuf Faridian Wirayat, Muhammad Rizky Ramadhan

“…The results indicate that cost and travel time are the most influential factors in UAM adoption. …”
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