The Effect of Annealing in a Magnetic Field on the Microstructures and Magnetic Properties of (Nd_0.8RE_0.2)_2.2Fe₁₂Co₂B (RE = L... by Xiaohua Tan, Xuanbo Shi, Shiqi Zhang, Hui Xu

“…The development of high-performance and cost-effective Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets is crucial to meet the ever-growing requirements of renewable and clean energy applications. Here, we use low-cost and highly abundant La and Ce to partially substitute Nd and investigate the effect of annealing treatment with a 1 tesla (T) magnetic field on the microstructures and magnetic properties of (Nd_0.8RE_0.2)_2.2Fe₁₂Co₂B (RE = La, Ce) ribbons. …”
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A qualitative study on facilitators and barriers to adoption and implementation of nutrition interventions in higher education settings in Flanders by Evelyn Fonderie, Wendy Van Lippevelde, Benedicte Deforche, Maïté Verloigne, Lotte Braeckman, Jolien Plaete, Tom Deliens

“…Stakeholders preferred to adopt low cost and institution-tailored interventions supported by experts and evidence, considering them easier and less resourceful to implement in the specific context of the institution. …”
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Hydrogen production by water electrolysis: Advances, challenges and future prospects by Zheng ZHANG, Lingjun SONG

“…Alkaline electrolytic water hydrogen production technology occupies an important position in industrial applications owing to its high maturity, low cost and reliability, yet it faces challenges such as current density and gas cross-mixing. …”
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Evidence in Practice of Tissue Healing with Latex Biomembrane: Integrative Review by Suélia de Siqueira Rodrigues Fleury Rosa, Mário Fabrício Fleury Rosa, Marcos Augusto Moutinho Fonseca, Glécia Virgolino da Silva Luz, Carlos Federico Domínguez Avila, Aldira Guimarães Duarte Domínguez, Aldene Guimarães Duarte Dantas, Von Braun Richter

“…Thus, latex biomembrane (LBM), a biocompatible material, derived from the latex of the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) appears to create tendencies as an angiogenic-inducing tissue healing agent and as biomaterial, resulting from its structural qualities and its low cost when compared to conventional treatments. …”
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Generation of electricity in BFC by the biological product 'Doctor Robik' during the purification of nitrogen-containing wastewater by G.O. Zhdanova, D.I. Stom, N.Yu. Yudina, S.V. Alferov, Z.U. Dzhangidze, A.D. Stom, M.Yu. Tolstoy, I.A. Bogdanova, A.N. Chesnokova

“…Based on the data obtained, with an account of the breadth of the substrate specificity of microorganisms of “Doctor Robik 109”, its low cost and ease of use, recommendations were given for the use of this biological product in BFC for waste disposal and treatment of various types of wastewater with simultaneous generation of electric current.…”
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Neural network based classification of rock properties and seismic vulnerability by U. Muksin, E. Riana, A. Rudiyanto, K. Bauer, A.V.H. Simanjuntak, M. Weber

“…This study demonstrates that low-cost geophysical experiments combined with neural network-based clustering can provide additional information which is important for seismic hazard mitigation in densely populated areas.…”
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Fruit Detection and Yield Mass Estimation from a UAV Based RGB Dense Cloud for an Apple Orchard by Marius Hobart, Michael Pflanz, Nikos Tsoulias, Cornelia Weltzien, Mia Kopetzky, Michael Schirrmann

“…These spatial orchard characteristics can be determined by low-cost drone technology with a consumer grade red-green-blue (RGB) sensor. …”
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Effects and function of citric acid on fermentation quality and microbial community in sugarcane tops silage with high and low water-soluble carbohydrate content by Qichao Gu, Jie Zhang, Bo Lin, Hao Ding, Qi Yan, Caixiang Wei, Yipei Yao, Ruizhanghui Wang, Caixia Zou

“…Citric acid (CA) is a low-cost natural antimicrobial agent that can inhibit undesirable microbes and improve silage quality. …”
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Comparison of Accounting Profit Between Offshore and Deep-sea Commercial Fishing Industry in Pahang State, East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia by Moe Shwe Sin, Lavaniya Gopabala Krishnan, Shzee Yew Tai, Azlina Abd Aziz, Mahirah Kamaludin

“…The result showed that trawlers incurred low cost yet provided higher profit than doses by purse seine. …”
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When is “convenient time” for residents?: a trial of Resident Study Log as asynchronous learning tool for residents by Tadayuki Hashimoto, Shoko Ariyoshi, Taira Ariyoshi, Ryosuke Horitani, Mohammad Adrian Hasdianda, Kanapa Kornsawad, Shunsuke Kosugi, Makoto Kikukawa, Tomio Suzuki

“…Notably, posting activity peaked at around 23:00, with 17.4% of posts created between midnight and 5:00.Conclusion The Resident Study Log was a simple, low-cost tool, with high satisfaction levels among residents. …”
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Adsorption of Chromium(VI) onto Freshwater Snail Shell-Derived Biosorbent from Aqueous Solutions: Equilibrium, Kinetics, and Thermodynamics by Xuan Hoa Vu, Lan Huong Nguyen, Huu Tap Van, Dinh Vinh Nguyen, Thu Huong Nguyen, Quang Trung Nguyen, L. T. Ha

“…In this study, freshwater snail shells (FSSs) containing CaCO3 were used as a low-cost biosorbent for removing Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions. …”
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Prolonged nightly fasting in older adults with memory decline: A single-group pilot study exploring changes in cognitive function and cardiometabolic risk factors by Dara L. James, Linda K. Larkey, Molly Maxfield, SeungYong Han, Edward Ofori, Alex E. Mohr, Nanako A. Hawley, Kate Alperin, Erica Ahlich, David E. Vance, Dorothy D. Sears

“…Fully powered, randomized controlled trials to test the efficacy of this non-pharmacological, low cost-to-burden ratio intervention are needed. …”
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Disposable and flexible smart electronic tapes for long-term biopotential monitoring by Jiuwei Gao, Mingwei Hu, Hao Sun, Yuanyuan Wang, Yuan Wei, Weiwei Li, Lu Zheng, Manzhang Xu, Qianbo Lu, Zhiyuan Liu, Hui Yang, Yongtian Wang, Weitao Song, Xuewen Wang, Wei Huang

“…The strong adhesive behavior of the tape as well as the low-cost manufacturing process allow convenient and long-term wearing in a disposable manner. …”
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Light People: Prof. Henry Snaith’s (FRS) perovskite optoelectronics journey by Ruidong Xia, Ying Hu

“…His career success is undoubtedly driven by his ambition for immediate real-world impact and his relentless pursuit of more efficient, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions to address global environmental challenges. …”
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Green synthesis and characterization of CuO/ZnO nanocomposite using Musa acuminata leaf extract for cytotoxic studies on colorectal cancer cells (HCC2998) by Wong Yee Jin, Subramaniam Hemaroopini, Shing Wong Ling, Dhanapal Anto Cordelia Tanislaus Antony, Chan Yu Bin, Aminuzzaman Mohammod, Tey Lai-Hock, Janakiraman Ashok Kumar, Kayarohanam Saminathan, Djearamane Sinouvassane

“…Green synthesis has become an alternative to replace chemical synthesis in nanotechnology because of its low cost and toxicity. The synthesis of nanocomposite (NC) has attracted the attention of researchers, as its synergistic effect might enhance its effectiveness in anticancer to overcome multidrug resistance. …”
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Design and simulation of a 5 KW solar-powered hybrid electric vehicle charging station with a ANN–Kalman filter MPPT and MPC-based inverter control for reduced THD by Youness Hakam, Hajar Ahessab, Ahmed Gaga, Mohamed Tabaa, Benachir El Hadadi

“…Controlled by Texas Instruments’ TMS320F28379D digital signal processor, this system offers stable, low-cost EV charging by prioritizing solar energy use, even under harsh weather conditions, over reliance on grid power.…”
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A non-aseptic bioprocess for production and recovery of 2,3-butanediol via conversion of crude glycerol and corn steep liquor at pilot-scale by Dimitris Karayannis, Nikos Angelou, Gabriel Vasilakis, Ioannis Charisteidis, Alexandros Litinas, Seraphim Papanikolaou

“…The study suggests the potential industrialization of the bioprocess through sustainable, pilot-scale and low-cost bioconversion of biodiesel-derived crude glycerol and CSL or digestate into BDO.…”
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Review on the Millimeter-Wave Generation Techniques Based on Photon Assisted for the RoF Network System by Jiangnan Xiao, Chuang Zhao, Xingxing Feng, Xu Dong, Jiangli Zuo, Jun Ming, Ye Zhou

“…The mm-wave communication technology based on photon assisted can overcome the bandwidth bottleneck of electronic devices and provide the potential for developing the low-cost infrastructure demand of broadband mobile services. …”
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A tale for two roles: Root-secreted methyl ferulate inhibits P. nicotianae and enriches the rhizosphere Bacillus against black shank disease in tobacco by Siqi Ma, Qianru Chen, Yanfen Zheng, Tingting Ren, Rui He, Lirui Cheng, Ping Zou, Changliang Jing, Chengsheng Zhang, Yiqiang Li

“…The great dual effect of methyl ferulate on the control of phytopathogens and its low cost enable a novel potential avenue for controlling soil-borne fungal diseases. …”
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A Lightweight YOLO Model for Rice Panicle Detection in Fields Based on UAV Aerial Images by Zixuan Song, Songtao Ban, Dong Hu, Mengyuan Xu, Tao Yuan, Xiuguo Zheng, Huifeng Sun, Sheng Zhou, Minglu Tian, Linyi Li

“…Overall, the YOLO-Rice model demonstrates enhanced robustness and real-time detection capabilities, achieving higher accuracy and making it well-suited for deployment on low-cost portable devices. This model offers effective support for rice yield estimation, as well as for cultivation and breeding applications.…”
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