Pilot-Scale Fenton-like System for Wastewater Treatment Using Iron Mud Carbon Catalyst by Lia Wang, Lan Liang, Jinglei Xu, Yanshan Wang, Beibei Yan, Guanyi Chen, Ning Li, Li’an Hou

“…C=O, O-C=O, N sites and Fe⁰ were responsible for the generation of Fe(IV) and ¹O₂ in the FSC/Fe(VI)/H₂O₂ system. Furthermore, the cost per ton of water treated by the pilot-scale FSC/Fe(VI)/H₂O₂ system was calculated to be only 0.6209 USD/t, further confirming the application potential of the FSC/Fe(VI)/H₂O₂ system. …”
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UDCNet: A U-Net Guided Dual-Branch Cross-Attention Network for SAR Object Detection by Siyang Huang, Liushun Hu, Zhangjunjie Cheng, Shaojing Su, Junyu Wei, Xiaozhong Tong, Zongqing Zhao

“…Our method comprises three key components: 1) a U-Net guided dual-branch architecture with cross-attention module, which introduces a U-Net-based segmentation branch to generate “region-based hints” for cross-attention fusion with the detection branch; 2) Shi-Tomasi corner detection with convex polygon optimization for pseudo mask generation, enabling cost-effective segmentation masks from bounding label information, alleviating the need for exhaustive pixel-level annotations; and 3) a two-stage training strategy, which first jointly trains both branches, then freezes segmentation branch to finetune the detection backbone, mitigating gradient conflicts. …”
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Distance caregiving using smart home technologies: balancing ethical priorities in family decision-making by only children by Yi Jiao Angelina Tian, Michael Dunn, Silke Schicktanz, Julian Savulescu, Tenzin Wangmo

“…The importance of maximizing the health and safety of older parents came at an unavoidable cost of the respect to autonomy, privacy, and dignity. …”
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Development of a SYBR Green-Based Real-Time PCR Assay to Detect <i>Oncomelania hupensis quadrasi</i> DNA in Environmental Water Samples by Daria L. Manalo, Jude Karlo G. Bolivar, Karl Ian T. Ermino, Jeromir G. Bondoc, Mark Joseph M. Espino, Efraim P. Panganiban, Kathyleen S. Nogrado, Raffy Jay C. Fornillos, Mario A. Jiz, Lydia R. Leonardo, Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla

“…Recent developments in disease diagnostics explore the utilization of environmental DNA as targets for polymerase chain reactions in disease surveillance. In this study, a low-cost, specific, and efficient SYBR Green-based real-time PCR assay to detect <i>O. h. quadrasi</i> DNA from water samples was developed, optimized, and validated. …”
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Simple and efficient optical fiber recoating procedure by F.A.C. Nobrega, E.A.W. Menezes, R. Reichenbächer, C. Scheffler, R.F. Abreu, E.F. Morais, C.M.B. Cordeiro, A. Spickenheuer, S.C. Amico, A.S.B. Sombra

“…In all, the recoating of optical fibers proposed in this work results in fibers with smooth and flexible surfaces using a simple, cost-effective technique that can be implemented on large-scale processes.…”
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Enhancing MPPT optimization with hybrid predictive control and adaptive P&O for better efficiency and power quality in PV systems by Benabdallah Naima, Belabbas Belkacem, Tahri Ahmed, Habib Benbouhenni, Bouddou Riyadh, Heroual Samira, Zaidi Sarra, Z. M. S. Elbarbary, Salman Arafath Mohammed

“…Furthermore, the new weighted cost function in MFCS-MPC reduces switching losses by 15% while maintaining harmonic suppression. …”
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One-step mass-production of CeO2 nanoparticles embedded in free-standing porous carbon as haloperoxidase mimetic coating to combat biofouling on steel surface by Chao Zhao, Xinyu Wu, Tianqi Cheng, Tsz Yeung Yip, Bo Yuan, Wanqing Dai, Shengpei Zhang, Yuwei Qiu, Jian Lin Chen, Shang-Wei Chou, Yung-Kang Peng

“…Marine biofouling poses significant challenges for maritime industries, leading to increased maintenance costs and ecological disturbances. While Cu-based biocide coatings are effective in combating biofouling, they raise environmental concerns and have limited lifespans. …”
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Machine learning-guided integration of fixed and mobile sensors for high resolution urban PM2.5 mapping by Tianshuai Li, Xin Huang, Qingzhu Zhang, Xinfeng Wang, Xianfeng Wang, Anbao Zhu, Zhaolin Wei, Xinyan Wang, Haolin Wang, Jiaqi Chen, Min Li, Qiao Wang, Wenxing Wang

“…By optimizing the spatial design of monitoring networks, we developed a cost-effective air quality monitoring strategy that reduces expenses by nearly 70% while maintaining high precision. …”
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Design, Fabrication, and Application of Large-Area Flexible Pressure and Strain Sensor Arrays: A Review by Xikuan Zhang, Jin Chai, Yongfu Zhan, Danfeng Cui, Xin Wang, Libo Gao

“…To improve mass production feasibility, optimizing fabrication processes, reducing material costs, and incorporating automated production lines are essential for scalability and defect reduction. …”
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Magnitude and determinant factors of traditional uvulectomy practices among children under the age of five in Lemo District, Central Ethiopia by Tamiru Belachew, Wudit Wasu, Selamu Abose, Tigist Enyew, Alemu Earsido, Mulatu Abageda

“…Key reasons included lack of knowledge about modern medicine (40.8%), cultural beliefs (33.4%), fear of recurrence of uvulitis (10.51%), cost (4.47%), and access issues (1.56%). Significant predictors were maternal/caregiver education (AOR: 6.668, 95% CI: 2.116, 21.013), recent PNC (AOR = 1.669, 95% CI: 1.025, 2.716), counseling on adverse effects (AOR = 2.730, 95% CI: 1.618, 4.606), knowledge of adverse effects (AOR = 6.864, 95% CI: 4.104, 11.481), and cultural beliefs against modern medicine (AOR: 8.566, 95% CI: 5.594, 13.118). …”
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Influence of coal macerals on carbonization process and sodium storage behavior by Rundong HE, Hang GUO, Zhongchao SUN, Wencui LI

“…Coal has the advantages of low cost and rich aromatic structure, which makes it a high-quality precursor for the preparation of hard carbon anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. …”
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Bioequivalence study of fixed-dose combination Losartan + amlodipine + rosuvastatin Sanofi in comparison with coadministered fixed- dose combination Lozap® AM and monocomponent dru... by A. L. Khokhlov, D. Yu. Grebenkin, E. K. Faeva, V. I. Kazey, A. A. Khokhlov, A. E. Miroshnikov, O. V. Lebedeva

“…The advantages of fixed-dose combination losartan + amlodipine + rosuvastatin compared to mono-drugs and two-component combinations are to increase the therapeutic efficacy, to reduce the cost of the product and to make the drug easier to take which helps to improve patient adherence to therapy. …”
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Effect of hospital attributes on patient preference among outpatient attendants in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia: discrete choice experiment study by Tigabu Addisu Lendado, Shimelash Bitew, Fikadu Elias, Serawit Samuel, Desalegn Dawit Assele, Merid Assefa Awato

“…Six key attributes (competence of healthcare providers; availability of medical equipment and supplies; cost of service; wait time; distance; and hospital reputation) deduced from various hospital attributes were used to elicit the patient preferences. …”
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Connecting the uninsured to care: Engaging new primary care patients at a new York City safety net system by Caroline Cooke, Christine Zhang, Jonathan Jiménez, Remle Newton-Dame

“…Objective: Cost and ineligibility are major barriers to accessing United States health care, particularly for undocumented immigrants. …”
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Measurement and evaluation of anisotropic thermophysical parameters of lithium-ion battery electrode stack: An experimental and numerical study by Muhammad Wasim Tahir, Muhammad Yousaf Arshad, Huma Hussain, Nam Nghiep Tran, Anam Suhail Ahmad

“…The through-plane and in-plane thermal conductivities of both wetted and dry specimens are measured, while the specific heat capacity is approximated numerically. This simple, cost-effective technique eliminates the need for specialized and expensive lab equipment. …”
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A genetically encoded biosensor for point-of-care and live-cell detection of d-2-hydroxyglutarate by Yidong Liu, Zhaoqi Kang, Rong Xu, Shuang Hou, Lingru Gong, Leilei Guo, Kaiyu Gao, Xianzhi Xu, Xiaoxu Tan, Dan Xiao, Wen Zhang, Gang Wang, Shaowu Ou, Jinqu Hu, Jiyuan Liu, Chuanjuan Lü, Cuiqing Ma, Ping Xu, Chao Gao

“…Then, we build a portable device adaptive with DHOR for rapid and low-cost point-of-care d-2-HG testing in serum, urine, and glioma tissue samples. …”
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When the scan tells a different story by Matthew S. Berniard, Monika Krzak, Richard Slama, Charles Dalton Hardesty, Carlo Zamora, Christina Cartwright

“…: Emergency Medicine physicians should embrace the broad utility of ultrasound as a rapid, accurate, and cost-effective diagnostic tool that enhances patient care, especially in resource-limited settings. …”
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Assessing MRI interpretability of the orbit, paranasal sinuses, and nasopharynx in cochlear implant patients by M. C. Ketterer, P. Arnold, A. Aschendorff, S. Granitzer, M. Reich, A. K. Rauch, T. Hildenbrand, S. Arndt, L. Fries

“…ObjectivesDue to a growing focus on cost-effectiveness in healthcare, safety concerns with CI and the known limitations in image quality, there is an increasing need for well-considered indications before performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in CI (cochlear implant) patients. …”
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2D Pose Estimation vs. Inertial Measurement Unit-Based Motion Capture in Ergonomics: Assessing Postural Risk in Dental Assistants by Steven Simon, Jonna Meining, Laura Laurendi, Thorsten Berkefeld, Jonas Dully, Carlo Dindorf, Michael Fröhlich

“…However, practical alternatives are needed because it is time-consuming and relatively cost intensive for ergonomists. This study compared two measurement technologies: IMU-based MoCap and a time-effective alternative, two-dimensional (2D) pose estimation. …”
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Increasing coverage and decreasing inequity in insecticide-treated bed net use among rural Kenyan children. by Abdisalan M Noor, Abdinasir A Amin, Willis S Akhwale, Robert W Snow

“…These efforts must form an important adjunct to regular, routine access to ITNs through clinics, and each complimentary approach should aim to make this intervention free to clients to ensure equitable access among those least able to afford even the cost of a heavily subsidized net.…”
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