Validity and reliability of the step test to estimate maximal oxygen consumption in pediatric population by Gerardo Weisstaub, José González, Ignacio Orizola, Juan Borquez, Matías Monsalves-Alvarez, Lydia Lera, Rodrigo Troncoso, Carlos Sepúlveda

“…This work aims to validate and test the reliability of a submaximal step test to estimate VO2max of 8-to 16-year-old pediatric populations as a simple and low-cost tool for clinical practice. A cross-sectional study included 242 children and adolescents (42.1% girls) aged 8–16. …”
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Modification of coal fly ash for high capacity adsorption of methylene blue by Mardiyah Kurniasih, Nurul Hidayat Aprilita, Roto Roto, Mudasir Mudasir

“…The lower activation energy and higher adsorption capacity of modified FA with a simple, low-cost and eco-friendly technique provide a prospective application of the adsorbents for the removal of dye waste from aqueous solution.…”
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Effect of Mind Sound Resonance Technique on Pulmonary Function and Smoking Behavior among Smokers – A Prospective Randomized Control Trial by K. S. Moodala Girishankara, Shivaprasad Shetty, Krithika A. Ramaswamy, Prashanth Shetty

“…Hence, it can be explored as a low-cost, easy to self-administer, and adjuvant intervention in aiding smoking cessation among smokers.…”
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High-resolution mapping of peatland CO2 fluxes using drone multispectral images by R. Walcker, C. Le Lay, L. Gandois, A. Elger, V.E.J. Jassey

“…In this context, high ground pixel resolution of drone imagery might prove useful, alone or in synergy with large-scale satellite data, to better support field investigations and carry out rapid carbon assessment at a relatively low cost. Here, we carried out a survey of CO2 exchanges over 4 ha of peatland during the growing season using chamber measurements, as well as simultaneous aerial multispectral orthophotographs acquired by drone. …”
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Robot-Assisted Partial Splenectomy for Splenic Epidermoid Cyst by Mubarak Ali kirih, Xiao Liang, Yangyan Xie, Jingwei Cai, Junhao Zheng, Feng Xu, Shilin He, Liye Tao, Faisa Ali Abdi

“…Ultrasound examination is often the first choice for splenic cysts because of its nonradiation, low cost, and convenient examination. The images are mostly cystic masses with clear borders and dark areas without echoes, after the detection of splenic space-occupying lesions by ultrasonography, CT, and MRI. …”
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Green synthesis of Au-Pt bimetallic nanoparticels using Croton caudatus Geisel leaf extract and their biological studies by P.Vijaya Kumar, K.S. Pushpavalli, Baskaran Ganesh Kumar, S.Mary Jelastin Kala, K.S. Prakash

“…Since green synthesis is an easy, stable, quick, low-cost, and environmentally friendly process, it opens up new possibilities for the synthesis of nanoparticles. …”
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A comprehensive review and future perspectives of simulation approaches in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) by Zhonghao Chen, Lei Yuan, Zengxi Pan, Hongtao Zhu, Ninshu Ma, Donghong Ding, Huijun Li

“…Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) has emerged as a promising technique for producing large-scale metal components, favoured by high deposition rates, flexibility and low cost. Despite its potential, the complexity of WAAM processes, which involves intricate thermal dynamics, phase transitions, and metallurgical, mechanical, and chemical interactions, presents considerable challenges in final product qualities. …”
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Protective Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) against Vascular Dysfunction in Hyperglycemic Rats by Nurul Paramita, Brilliant C. Puspasari, Randika Arrody, Neng T. Kartinah, Trinovita Andraini, Julfiana Mardatillah, Hardiyanti Rusli, Dewi I. S. Santoso

“…Regular exercise may be considered as an effective and low-cost nonpharmacological tool for improving vascular function, though there is no agreement on the best type of exercise. …”
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Cu⁰-Functionalized, ZIF-8-Derived, Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Composites for Efficient Iodine Elimination in Solution by Jiuyu Chen, Chensheng Gao, Jingwen Chen, Fei Liu, Zhiwen Liu

“…The development of copper-based materials with a high efficiency and low cost is desirable for use in iodine (I₂) remediation. …”
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Machine Learning for the Early Prediction of Delayed Cerebral Ischemia in Patients With Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Haofuzi Zhang, Peng Zou, Peng Luo, Xiaofan Jiang

“…Therefore, efficient, noninvasive, or minimally invasive low-cost predictors should be further explored in future studies to improve the prediction accuracy of ML models. …”
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The Validation of the sickle scan technique used to diagnose sickle cell disease by Magain Mihatano Barihuta, Guelord Inkalaba, Jocelyn Kakumba Mankulu, Olivier Nzingula, Maguy Luvandu Mbenza, Nicole M. Misengabu, M Ndeme, Michel Diyi, Mbembe Bitengeli, Tresor Bayebila Menanzambi, Nsimba Miezi, José Lami Nzunzu, Fridolin Kodondi Kule-koto

“…Considering the number of affected individuals in Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (The Democratic Republic of the Congo) (50 million people affected), and the precarious financial situation of our countries, it is essential to develop low-cost techniques to facilitate access to screening for our populations. …”
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Research on the Performance of a Liquid–Solid Triboelectric Nanogenerator Prototype Based on Multiphase Liquid by Wei Wang, Jin Yan, Xianzhang Wang, Hongchen Pang, Chengqi Sun, Yin Sun, Lijun Wang, Dapeng Zhang

“…This is due to a number of advantages inherent in the technology, including the low cost of fabricated materials, structural diversity, high charge-energy conversion efficiency, environmental friendliness, and a wide range of applications. …”
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A Deep Learning-Based Time-Frequency Scheme for Ship Detection Using HFSWR by Da Huang, Hao Zhou, Yingwei Tian, Zhiqing Yang, Weimin Huang

“…Compact High frequency surface wave radar (HFSWR) has been widely used in remote sensing of oceanic dynamics and ship targets due to its convenient deployment and low cost. However, when using a constant false alarm rate (CFAR) detector, these systems experience performance degradation primarily because of echo nonstationarity. …”
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Engineering Soil Quality and Water Productivity Through Optimal Phosphogypsum Application Rates by Anrong Luo, Jun Li, Yanan Xiao, Zijian He, Jiaping Liang

“…Water scarcity and soil degradation pose challenges to sustainable agriculture. Phosphogypsum, a low-cost solid waste, shows potential as a soil amendment, but its impact on water saving and soil quality need further study. …”
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Cooperative Overbooking-Based Resource Allocation and Application Placement in UAV-Mounted Edge Computing for Internet of Forestry Things by Xiaoyu Li, Long Suo, Wanguo Jiao, Xiaoming Liu, Yunfei Liu

“…Due to the high mobility and low cost, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-mounted edge computing (UMEC) provides an efficient way to provision computing offloading services for Internet of Forestry Things (IoFT) applications in forest areas without sufficient infrastructure. …”
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Food Grade Nanofiber of Polylactic Acid by Electrospinning: Physicochemical Characterization of Solutions and Parameters of the Technique by Dalila Fernanda Canizales-Rodríguez, Francisco Rodríguez-Félix, José Agustín Tapia-Hernández, Carmen Lizette Del-Toro-Sánchez, Saúl Ruíz-Cruz, Santiago P. Aubourg, Daniela Denisse Castro-Enríquez, Carlos Gregorio Barreras-Urbina, Silvia Elena Burruel-Ibarra, José Luis Pompa-Ramos, Lorena Armenta-Villegas

“…Polylactic acid (PLA) is a polymer which is biocompatible and biodegradable, of low cost, and generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by FDA; on the other hand, nanofibers obtained by electrospinning have the potential food industry application, for protection and release of bioactive compounds, producing active and intelligent packaging and increasing and monitoring food quality. …”
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Effect of Alkali Lignin on Laccase Activity and Mycelial Biomass of Flammulina velutipes by Mei-Ling Han, Yi-Lin Zhao, Tian-Yu Liu, Lu-Sen Bian, Zi-Han Li, Ming-Xue Li, Jia Li, Xiao-Qi Yang, Qi An

“…The results were useful for selecting suitable medium and temperature of F. velutipes strains to produce low-cost laccase.…”
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Effect of Cinnamon Essential Oil on the Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting of Cancer Patients by Shima Mehrabian, Batool Tirgari, Mina Beitollahi, Mansooreh Azizzadeh Forouzi, Behjat Kalantari Khandani

“…Nursing managers can also emphasize on the use of cinnamon essential oil, which is one of the non-pharmacological, low-cost, and effective methods of reducing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, by holding in-service training classes.…”
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Feasibility of a pragmatic randomized adaptive clinical trial to evaluate a brief negotiational interview for harmful and hazardous alcohol use in Moshi, Tanzania. by Catherine A Staton, Kaitlyn Friedman, Ashley J Phillips, Mary Catherine Minnig, Francis M Sakita, Kennedy M Ngowi, Brian Suffoletto, Jon Mark Hirshon, Monica Swahn, Blandina T Mmbaga, Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci

“…Intervention nurses believed Maintenance and sustainability of this 30-minute, low-cost intervention and adaptive clinical trial were feasible.…”
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Clinical performance of two commercially available rapid antigen tests for influenza, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics by Laura E. Savolainen, Joanna Peltola, Risto Hilla, Tapio Åman, Markku Broas, Ilkka S. Junttila

“…ABSTRACT Rapid antigen tests (RATs) might provide rapid, low-cost, and easy-to-perform choice to nucleic-acid amplification methods (NAAT) in point-of-care (POC) diagnostics of respiratory infections. …”
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