Eco-efficiency of coffee production and consumption in the UK at the product and sectoral levels by Piya Gosalvitr, Rosa M. Cuéllar-Franca, Robin Smith, Adisa Azapagic

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Understanding international travelers’ intentions to adopt protective behaviors against malaria during staying abroad: insights from a study of Chinese international travelers by Yi Wang, Fang Fang, Chengyuan Li, Junjun Wang, Guangyu Lu, Yuzheng Huang

“…Abstract Background Imported malaria cases from endemic regions pose significant challenges for malaria-free countries, leading to diagnostic delays, high treatment costs, and the potential for secondary local transmissions. …”
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A Complex Intervention to Strengthen Person-Centered Care and Leadership in Residential Care Facilities (the PERLE Study): Protocol for a Development and Implementation Study by Anna-Karin Edberg, Annica Backman

“…The intervention could potentially reduce staff turnover and related costs while supporting leadership training and education to benefit future leaders in aged care, which may be important from an international perspective. …”
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Recent Advances in Lithium Extraction by Arbee Chrystel Alera, Juan Paulo Benitez, Richard Joseph Fernandez, Carl Khleann Pascual, Faith Policarpio, Edgar Clyde Repato Lopez

“…Finally, this paper identifies research gaps and future directions, emphasizing the need for cost-effective, high-performance electrode materials and systems. …”
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Advancements of Biohydrogen Production Based on Anaerobic Digestion: Technologies, Substrates, and Future Prospects by Rossana Parra, Cristhian Chicaiza-Ortiz, Robinson J. Herrera-Feijoo, Diana Victoria Arellano-Yasaca, Lien-Chieh Lee, Roberto Xavier Supe-Tulcan, Jaime Marti-Herrero

“…Population growth has significantly increased energy and resource demands, driving research toward cost-effective technologies that repurpose waste into alternative energy forms such as biohydrogen. …”
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A sustainable risk assessment method for workers with disabilities: an ICT-based tool to help SMES managers by Alina Trifu, Doru Costin Darabont, Vicentiu Ciocîrlea, Iulian Madalin Ivan, Daniel Onuț Badea, Nicoleta Crăciun

“…Implemented using Microsoft Excel, the tool provides an accessible, cost-effective platform for risk assessment, guiding managers and safety personnel through data-driven decision-making processes. …”
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Direct Air Capture Using Pyrolysis and Gasification Chars: Key Findings and Future Research Needs by Wojciech Jerzak, Bin Li, Dennys Correia da Silva, Glauber Cruz

“…The paper identifies critical research gaps related to material design and techno-economic feasibility. …”
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‘I can’t understand why others don’t screen more’: a qualitative study exploring why Australian general practitioners screen for primary aldosteronism by Sanne Peters, Jun Yang, Grant Russell, Abhir Krishan Nainani

“…Knowledge of the screening process, cost and convenience of performing the aldosterone–renin ratio, conceptualisation of risk related to PA, and a desire to improve clinical care were influencing factors that modified the GPs’ screening experience.Conclusion Our findings suggest that knowledge gaps, practical limitations of the aldosterone–renin ratio, and errors in diagnostic reasoning were challenges of routine PA screening. …”
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Molecular epidemiology of enteroviruses from Guatemalan wastewater isolated from human lung fibroblasts. by Leanna Sayyad, Chelsea Harrington, Christina J Castro, Hanen Belgasmi-Allen, Stacey Jeffries Miles, Jamaica Hill, María Linda Mendoza Prillwitz, Lorena Gobern, Ericka Gaitán, Andrea Paola Delgado, Leticia Castillo Signor, Marc Rondy, Gloria Rey-Benito, Nancy Gerloff

“…Using the additional cell line in the existing poliovirus ES algorithm may add value by providing data about EV circulation, without additional sample collection or processing. Next-generation sequencing closed gaps in knowledge providing molecular epidemiological information on multiple EV types and full genome sequences of EVs present in wastewater in Guatemala.…”
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Exploring the Presence and Absence of Academic Discourse on Public Participation in the European Green Deal: A Central and Eastern European Perspective by Gyula Nagy, Soma Ádám Heiner, Zoltán Kovács

“…It was clear from the very beginning that the opportunities and costs of the ambitious green transition would be very uneven geographically, not only within the EU but also among its regions and locations. …”
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Diabetic retinopathy detection based on mobile maxout network and weber local descriptor feature selection using retinal fundus image by V. Sheejakumari, K. Sundravadivelu, S. Pushparani, P. Gururama Senthilvel, S. Balasubramaniam, Mohd Asif Shah, Mohammed S. Alqahtani, Mohamed Abbas

“…The automatic progression of DR detection consumes more time and cost. To conquer these gaps, a hybrid network structure for DR detection utilizing retinal fundus image named Mobile Maxout network (MM-Net). …”
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Prototyping for public health in a local context: a streamlined evaluation of a community-based weight management programme (Momenta), Northumberland, UK by Amelia A Lake, Coral L Hanson, Emily J Oliver, Caroline J Dodd-Reynolds, Lisa Nevens, Tracy Finch

“…Objectives Stakeholder co-production in design of public health programmes may reduce the ‘implementation gap’ but can be time-consuming and costly. Prototyping, iterative refining relevant to delivery context, offers a potential solution. …”
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Framework for key benchmarking indicators in hospital information system by Asghar Ehteshami, Ahamad-Reza Raeisi, Maedeh Rashedi, Yasin Sabet Kouhanjani

“…Practical implications include the potential for hospital administrators to identify gaps in system performance, optimize resource allocation, and improve user satisfaction by applying the KBIs. …”
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The risk-risk trade-offs: Understanding factors that influence women's decision to use substances to boost breast milk supply. by Gabriella Zizzo, Lisa H Amir, Vivienne Moore, Luke E Grzeskowiak, Alice R Rumbold

“…There is also considerable need to address evidence gaps regarding the effectiveness and safety of commonly used galactagogues, so that women can be appropriately counselled about potential benefits and harms.…”
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Computational-experimental approach to drug-target interaction mapping: A case study on kinase inhibitors. by Anna Cichonska, Balaguru Ravikumar, Elina Parri, Sanna Timonen, Tapio Pahikkala, Antti Airola, Krister Wennerberg, Juho Rousu, Tero Aittokallio

“…Due to relatively high costs and labor required for experimental profiling of the full target space of chemical compounds, various machine learning models have been proposed as cost-effective means to advance this process in terms of predicting the most potent compound-target interactions for subsequent verification. …”
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TECAR Therapy: A Clinical Commentary on its Evolution, Application, and Future in Rehabilitation by Lewis G. Lupowitz, Laura Ramus, Frederic Delacour, Ken Johnson

“…Future research should focus on standardizing treatment protocols, exploring long-term effects, and assessing cost-effectiveness to enhance accessibility and implementation in diverse clinical settings. …”
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The Transformative Care Continuum: implementing an accelerated pathway that addresses the new roles of the family medicine physician by Leanne Chrisman-Khawam, Sandra Snyder, Carl Tyler, Douglas Harley, Elliot Davidson, Loren Anthes, Sharon Casapulla

“…Additional educational support for students may be necessary, though costly. Limitations in residency slots and faculty availability as student educators potentially hinder scalability. …”
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An analytical framework for strategic alliance formation between a cooperative bank and a fintech start-up: An Italian case study by Francesca Bartolacci, Andrea Cardoni, Piotr Łasak, Wojciech Sadkowski

“…The paper bridges the research gap in the literature and explains the success factors of strategic alliance between considered entities. …”
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Pharmacogenetic testing: current state of the issue by O. V. Kraidashenko, O. O. Kremzer, T. O. Samura

“…In addition, pharmacogenetics aids in the development of new drugs by identifying genetic markers associated with drug responses, optimizing the drug development process, and reducing the time and costs associated with bringing new drugs to market. …”
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Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing for Widespread Architectural Application: A Review Informed by Large-Scale Prototypes by Felix Raspall, Sergio Araya, Maximiliano Pazols, Eduardo Valenzuela, Martín Castillo, Paola Benavides

“…It allows for high deposition rates, structural integrity, and cost-efficiency using steel. However, challenges such as producing large-scale components and limited design freedom and lower resolution compared to other additive manufacturing processes remain. …”
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