Healthcare sobriety and pollution awareness for a green healthcare sector: a Belgian qualitative study by Desterbecq Charlotte, Dupras Charles, de Maack Valentina, Tubeuf Sandy

“…In recent years, an increasing number of countries have committed to reducing the ecological footprint, or in other words, the ‘environmental cost’ of their healthcare system. Achieving a responsible transition toward a greener healthcare sector requires considering the perspectives and potential roles of various actors and stakeholders within the field. …”
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Extraction and Characterization of Silicon Dioxide from Coal Fly Ash as Counter Electrode Material in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) by Mitha Pratiwi, Leila Kalsum, Rusdianasari Rusdianasari

“…The counter electrode in DSSCs must be made of a material with various advantageous chemical and physical characteristics to guarantee the cell’s efficient functioning and cost efficiency. Coal fly ash is recognized for its substantial silicon dioxide (SiO2) content and other minerals and metals. …”
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A Computational Approach for Graphene Doped with N,P,B Structures as Possible Electrode Materials for Potassium Ion Batteries (PIBs): A DFT Investigation by A. Ahmad, A. A. M. Abahussain, M. H. Nazir, S. Z. J. Zaidi

“…Among the four structures, nitrogen- and phosphorus-doped graphene exhibited negative Gibbs free energy values of −0.020056 and −0.021117 hartree, indicating the thermodynamic favorability of charge transfer processes. Doping graphene with nitrogen and phosphorus decreases the HOMO-LUMO gap energy, facilitating efficient ion storage and charge transport. …”
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Review of the Integrated Approaches for Monitoring and Treating Parabens in Water Matrices by Denga Ramutshatsha-Makhwedzha, Tshimangadzo S. Munonde

“…Although there are reviews that focus on the occurrence, fate, and behavior of parabens in the environment, they frequently overlook critical aspects such as removal methods, policy development, and regulatory frameworks. Addressing this gap, the effective treatment of parabens in water relies on combined approaches that address both cost and operational challenges. …”
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Vaccination as a Game: Behavioural Dynamics, Network Effects, and Policy Levers—A Comprehensive Review by Pedro H. T. Schimit, Abimael R. Sergio, Marco A. R. Fontoura

“…Moreover, empirical work surveys, laboratory games, and field data confirm peer influence and prosocial motives, yet comprehensive model validation remains rare. Bridging the gap between stylised theory and operational policy will require data-driven calibration, scalable multilayer solvers, and explicit modelling of economic and psychological heterogeneity. …”
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Advances in Oral Solid Drug Delivery Systems: Quality by Design Approach in Development of Controlled Release Tablets by Prachi Atre, Syed A. A. Rizvi

“…Oral solid drug delivery continues to be the gold standard in pharmaceutical formulations, owing to its cost-effectiveness, ease of administration, and high patient compliance. …”
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Evaluating the efficacy of Amanda: A voice-based large language model chatbot for relationship challenges by Laura M. Vowels, Shannon K. Sweeney, Matthew J. Vowels

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Design Guidelines for Material Extrusion of Metals (MEX/M) by Karim Asami, Mehar Prakash Reddy Medapati, Titus Rakow, Tim Röver, Claus Emmelmann

“…This study introduced a systematic framework to develop practical design guidelines specifically for filament-based material extrusion of metals (MEX/M), an additive manufacturing (AM) process defined by ISO/ASTM 52900. MEX/M provides a cost-efficient alternative to conventional manufacturing methods, which is particularly valuable for rapid prototyping. …”
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Towards High-Resolution Population Mapping: Leveraging Open Data, Remote Sensing, and AI for Geospatial Analysis in Developing Country Cities—A Case Study of Bangkok by Kittisak Maneepong, Ryota Yamanotera, Yuki Akiyama, Hiroyuki Miyazaki, Satoshi Miyazawa, Chiaki Mizutani Akiyama

“…By addressing critical gaps in geospatial data acquisition and processing, this study provides scalable, cost-effective solutions in the integration of multi-source remote sensing data and machine learning that contribute to sustainable urban development, disaster resilience, and resource planning. …”
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Press Forward: Advancing Vaccine Production With High Hydrostatic Pressure Inactivation for Global Health Equity by Miss Martina Brandolini, Dr Alessandra Mistral De Pascali, Mr Giorgio Dirani, Mr Massimiliano Guerra, Ms Silvia Zannoli, Prof Pietro Rocculi, Dr Michele Morbarigazzi, Dr Davide Lelli, Dr Antonio Lavazza, Dr Francesca Battioni, Prof Monica Cricca, Prof Alessandra Scagliarini, Prof Vittorio Sambri

“…Conclusion: The development of a HHP viral inactivation method allowing the cost-effective production of large quantities of inactivated viral suspension (∼ 5€/litre) might represent an important turning point with a high intrinsic potential of clinical translation in the immunoprophylactic field for the development of new low-cost thermostable vaccines. …”
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Impact of acoustic waves on rainfall distribution in acoustics-induced artificial rainfall technology by Mengyao WANG, Jiaye LI, Ji CHEN, Jinzhao WANG, Songdong SHAO

“…These findings help fill the existing gap in understanding how artificial acoustic forcing interacts with precipitation processes over high-altitude regions.…”
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An optimisation approach for capacity planning: modelling insights and empirical findings from a tactical perspective by Andréa Nunes Carvalho, Luiz Felipe Scavarda, Fabricio Oliveira

“…The topics presented include the modelling of objectives, the representation of the production process and the costing approach, as well as findings regarding managerial decisions and the scope of action considered. …”
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Remote Sensing of Ice Cloud Properties With Millimeter and Submillimeter-Wave Polarimetry by Dong L. Wu, Jie Gong, William R. Deal, Willian Gaines, Caitlyn M. Cooke, Giovanni De Amici, Peter Pantina, Yuli Liu, Ping Yang, Patrick Eriksson, Ralf Bennartz

“…Low-SWaP sensors like SWIRP will allow the cost-effective implementation of a distributed observing system to study fast cloud processes with the needed spatiotemporal sampling.…”
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Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Wind Turbine: A Systematic Literature Review by Musavir Hussain, Nayyar Hussain Mirjat, Faheemullah Shaikh, Lubna Luxmi Dhirani, Laveet Kumar, Ahmad K. Sleiti

“…However, deploying a costly condition monitoring system with additional data accusation devices poses a challenge for windfarm owners. …”
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Application of human-in-the-loop hybrid augmented intelligence approach in security inspection system by Ying Huang, Ying Huang, XiaoKan Wang, XiaoKan Wang, Yong Zhang, Yong Zhang, Li Chen, Li Chen, HongJi Zhang

“…While deep learning has incrementally improved the autonomous capabilities of security inspection equipment for automatic contraband detection, a gap persists between current technological capabilities and practical implementation. …”
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A novel dataset and deep learning object detection benchmark for grapevine pest surveillance by Giorgio Checola, Paolo Sonego, Roberto Zorer, Valerio Mazzoni, Franca Ghidoni, Alberto Gelmetti, Pietro Franceschi

“…FD is responsible for yield losses and high production costs due to mandatory insecticide treatments, infected plant uprooting, and replanting. …”
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Integrating mathematical analysis and biotechnological approaches for enhanced environmental management by Nussupov A. Aidarzhanovich, Yessimsiitova Z. Bekturovna, Abdreshov S. Nauryzbaevish, Nurjan Beisenbayuly, Sadykova N. Alaldunkyzy, Mukhitdinov Azamat, Ablaikhanova Nurzhaniyat, Lesova Z. Tureevna

“…Mathematical models allow for the optimization of bioremediation processes, enabling faster and more cost-effective cleanup of polluted sites. …”
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Activated carbon from olive pomace for hexavalent chromium removal: synthesis, characterization, and adsorption mechanism analysis by Imad Alouiz, Mouhssine Benhadj, Kaoutar Harboul, Mostafa Boukhris, Dahmane Elmontassir, Mohamed Sennoune, Mohamed Yassine Amarouch, Driss Mazouzi

“…Despite various treatment methods, developing cost-effective and sustainable adsorbents remains challenging. …”
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Rehabilitation robotics and allied digital technologies: opportunities, barriers and solutions for improving their clinical implementation. A position paper from the Fit for Medica... by Irene Giovanna Aprile, Silvana Quaglini, Giuseppe Turchetti, Leandro Pecchia, Leandro Pecchia, Giovanni Comandè, Furio Gramatica, Emanuele Gruppioni, Giuseppina Sgandurra, Giuseppina Sgandurra, Christian Cipriani, Fit4Mission1 group

“…Fit for Medical Robotics (Fit4MedRob) is an ambitious Initiative designed to bridge the gap between technological innovation and clinical application. …”
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Selection of optimal synthesis method of graphene oxide using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making by Trisha Daftari, Divya Shivanand, Urva Dave, Sajith Lapachi Nagarajan, Shamik Misra, Bandaru Kiran, Gade Pandu Rangaiah, Samarshi Chakraborty

“…It thus aims to bridge the gap in the literature by offering an MCDM-based approach to determine the optimal production method for GO, considering selection criteria such as raw material cost, toxicity, operating temperature, and the ratio of reactants to the final product. …”
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