Assessment of public opinion on the use of herbal medicine for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in accra by Frank Kwasikumah, Emmanuel U. Osisiogu, Philip Asumang, Amponsah Collins

“…Despite limited endorsement from medical practitioners, respondents expressed high confidence in herbal medicine, agreeing that herbs are effective for treating STIs and have the advantage of being low cost. Of respondents who had used herbs for STIs, two-fifths reported being cured, although a small proportion noted long treatment times, persistence of symptoms after treatment, or side effects. …”
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Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Refractory Neuropathic Pain: A Technical Note Initial Experience of Two cases by Sanjeev Srivastava, Pawan Goyal, Anurag Sharma, Sanjay K. Rajan, Aditya Gupta

“…Since it is does not damage the cord per se, its acceptance as a procedure for pain is known quite well in the Western world. Its availability and cost of implants is the major hurdle in its use in a developing nation like India. …”
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A Novel Multiobjective Optimization Approach for EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid Scheduling Strategy by Muhammad Aurangzeb, Yifei Wang, Sheeraz Iqbal, Md Shafiullah, Sultan Alghamdi, Zahid Ullah

“…The ring seal search (RSS) algorithm ensures the optimum compatibility of the EV charging and discharging profiles revolving around multiple objectives, such as cost of charging, peak load demand reduction, and grid stability. …”
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GNSS-RTK-Based Navigation with Real-Time Obstacle Avoidance for Low-Speed Micro Electric Vehicles by Nuksit Noomwongs, Kanin Kiataramgul, Sunhapos Chantranuwathana, Gridsada Phanomchoeng

“…Autonomous navigation for micro electric vehicles (micro EVs) operating in semi-structured environments—such as university campuses and industrial parks—requires solutions that are cost-effective, low in complexity, and robust. Traditional autonomous systems often rely on high-definition maps, multi-sensor fusion, or vision-based SLAM, which demand expensive sensors and high computational power. …”
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MultiScaleFusion-Net and ResRNN-Net: Proposed Deep Learning Architectures for Accurate and Interpretable Pregnancy Risk Prediction by Amna Asad, Madiha Sarwar, Muhammad Aslam, Edore Akpokodje, Syeda Fizzah Jilani

“…The results demonstrate that MultiScaleFusion-Net balances accuracy and computational efficiency, making it suitable for real-time clinical deployment, while ResRNN-Net achieves higher precision at a slight computational cost. Performance comparisons with baseline machine learning models confirm the superiority of deep learning approaches, achieving over 80% accuracy in pregnancy complication prediction.…”
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Solid‐Phase Upcycling Toward the Production of Ultrahigh‐Loading Single‐Atom Catalysts by Guanwu Lian, Zefan Du, Yifan Wang, Yelan Xiao, Mengyao Su, Chao Wu, Yucong Huang, Yuansheng Lin, Jingjing Xiong, Yichen Chen, Shibo Xi, Wenguang Tu, Zhigang Zou, Zhongxin Chen

“…Subsequent techno‐economic analysis confirms a two‐thirds reduction in production cost and greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes, thus paving a new path in the development of sustainable technologies for metal recovery.…”
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Lateral Suspension Bending Casting in the Treatment of Early-onset Scoliosis by Chinmay S. Paranjape, MD, MHSc, Vidyadhar V. Upasani, MD, Peter O. Newton, MD, Keisuke Masuda, MD, James D. Bomar, Alexandra Johnson, DO, Anthony A. Catanzano, MD

“…The described technique provides a viable, cost-effective alternative for EOS management, with potential implications for broader application in diverse healthcare settings. …”
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Influence of Layering and Fracture Angles on the Performance of Salt–Gypsum Composites: Implications for the Safety of Underground Energy Storage by Fengbiao Wu, Tao Meng, Kehao Cao, Panpan Zhang, Ziying Zhang, Chuanda Zhang, Guanghui Zhao, Zhixia Wang, Pengtao Liu, Xiaomeng Wu

“…With the intensifying global energy crisis, ensuring robust and reliable energy reserves has become crucial, and underground energy storage offers a safe, large-scale, and cost-effective solution. Among various options, salt cavern gas storage is recognized for its excellent sealing capacity and geological stability; however, many natural salt domes contain inherent fissures and interlayers (e.g., gypsum) that can jeopardize operational safety. …”
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Evolution of tobacco pack health warning labels in India- a timely consensus by Madhur Verma, Garima Bhatt, Pranay Lal, Ranjit Singh, Praveen Sinha, Ashish Kumar Pandey, Rana J. Singh, Vineet Gill Munish, Sitanshu Sekhar Kar, Sonu Goel

“…Among proven tobacco control strategies, Pictorial Health Warning Labels (PHWL) are effective and cost-efficient, especially in countries with lower literacy rates. …”
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Development of a Residual Biomass Supply Chain Simulation Model Using AnyLogistix: A Methodical Approach by Bernardine Chidozie, Ana Ramos, José Vasconcelos, Luis Pinto Ferreira

“…<i>Results:</i> The simulation results showed a total expenditure of EUR 5,219,411.3, with transportation being the primary cost driver, involving 5678 trips and a peak capacity of 67.16 m³. …”
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Estimating Maxillary Sinus Volume Using Smartphone Camera by Christoforos Meliadis, Emily Feng, Ezekiel Johnson, Wendy Zhu, Paramesh Gopi, Vivek Mohan, Peter H. Hwang, Jacob Johnson, Bryant Y. Lin

“…<italic>Conclusions:</italic> This method aligns with the growing focus on telemedicine, presenting significant reductions in healthcare costs and radiation exposure from CT scans. It marks a substantial advancement in otolaryngology and maxillofacial surgery, showcasing the integration of smartphone technology in medical diagnostics and opening avenues for innovative, patient-friendly, and cost-effective healthcare solutions.…”
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Thermal Performance of Bio-Based Materials for Sustainable Building Insulation: A Numerical Study by Labouda Ba, Abdelkrim Trabelsi, Tien Tung Ngo, Prosper Pliya, Ikram El Abbassi, Cheikh Sidi Ethmane Kane

“…Despite their strong potential, challenges remain, particularly regarding cost-effectiveness, durability, and market penetration. …”
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Development and characterisation of lyophilised ethambutol-loaded polymeric nanoparticles by Eknath Kole, Yogesh Sonar, Rahul J. Sarode, Atul Chaudhari, Jitendra Naik

“…The formulation's biodegradable PCL core and scalable design align with the need for cost-effective, patient-centric therapies. Conclusion: ETH-PCL NPs represent a promising nanocarrier platform for TB, combining sustained drug release, high encapsulation efficiency, and long-term stability. …”
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Community Aware Source-Based Incentive Strategy to Mitigate Node Selfishness in Social Internet of Things by Saood Iqbal, Muhammad Muneer Umar, Noha Alnazzawi, Shafiullah Khan

“…In such cases, if a strong social bond exists, a destination node may assist the underfunded source by contributing to the route cost via an adjustment factor. This socially driven support mechanism enhances communication resilience under resource-limited conditions. …”
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Some aspects of the use of natural gas motor fuel in diesel locomotives by E. E. Kossov, V. V. Asabin, A. G. Silyuta, A. N. Zhuravlev, L. E. Kossova

“…Due to the increase in the cost of diesel fuel, much attention is paid to the use of alternative types of fuel on diesel locomotives. …”
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County-level source-sink balance and carbon allocation of regional peak emissions: Model construction and application by Bianshiyu Tao, Fengping Wu, Jigan Wang, Mingming Zhu, Jie Zhang, Zhencheng Xing

“…These insights offer valuable guidance for policymakers in designing equitable carbon allocation strategies and integrate them with carbon trading markets to achieve cost-effective emissions reduction and support regional carbon peaking goals.…”
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Fault current handling in large-scale MMC-HVDC systems: an improved approach with DC circuit breaker and fault current limiter by Rashid Hussain Chandio, Madad Ali Shah, Abdul Aziz Memon, Khawaja Haider Ali, Jahangeer Badar Soomro, Basem Alamri, Ahmed Althobaiti, Mohammed Alqarni

“…Designing Voltage Source Converter (VSC)-based DC grids presents a significant challenge in providing dependable and cost-effective protection against short-circuit faults. …”
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Mapping temporal trends of pesticide use and identifying potential non-occupation population exposure using a geospatial approach by Elisa Jazan, Timothy Griffin, Mark Woodin

“…We mapped at-risk populations for 2,4-D exposure due to 2,4-D application on soybeans that has increased from 2017 to 2023 using GIS. This is a cost-effective method that identifies areas to focus further studies.…”
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Novel biomarker panel combined with imaging parameters for predicting cardiovascular complications in diabetic patients: a retrospective cohort study by Jiaxing Guo, Zhongchen Zhang

“…Future multicenter prospective studies are strongly warranted to validate generalizability and cost-effectiveness.…”
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Machine Learning-Powered Smart Healthcare Systems in the Era of Big Data: Applications, Diagnostic Insights, Challenges, and Ethical Implications by Sita Rani, Raman Kumar, B. S. Panda, Rajender Kumar, Nafaa Farhan Muften, Mayada Ahmed Abass, Jasmina Lozanović

“…The paper emphasizes the pragmatic application of intelligent systems by highlighting case studies that reflect up to 95% diagnostic accuracy and cost savings. The review ends with future directions that seek to develop scalable, ethical, and interpretable AI-powered healthcare systems. …”
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