EPPTA: Efficient partially observable reinforcement learning agent for penetration testing applications by Zegang Li, Qian Zhang, Guangwen Yang

Subjects: Get full text

Concurrent validity of a new screening test to evaluate the information processing speed by Camila Fernanda Cabrera Zavala, Oscar Agustín Porta, Alén Martín, Edison Vega Valderrama, María del Rosario Lis, Wilson Gualotuña Pachacama, Diana Soto

Subjects: “…Neuropsychological Tests…”
Get full text

Small-to-Medium-Scale Sensory Evaluation of Horticultural Crops—Sensory Testing Methods by Sean Michael Campbell, Charles A. Sims

“… This new 7-page publication of the Environmental Horticulture Department is fourth in a series designed to assist small-to-medium-sized producers in the sensory evaluation of their horticultural crops, summarizing the discrimination and preference sensory testing methods available, with the guidelines outlined in this publication taken from the 2nd edition of Sensory Evaluation Of Food: Principles And Practices (Lawless and Heymann 2010). …”
Get full text

DN Testing as a Branch of Forensic Technology: Problems of Formation and Directions of Development by R. L. Stepaniuk, S. I. Perlin

Subjects: Get full text

Computer Vision with Error Estimation for Reduced Order Modeling of Macroscopic Mechanical Tests by Franck Nguyen, Selim M. Barhli, Daniel Pino Muñoz, David Ryckelynck

“…This approach is applied on a macroscopic part by using a digital image of a mechanical test. We propose a hybrid approach that simultaneously exploits a data-driven model and a physics-based model, in mechanics of materials. …”
Get full text

Myalgia and Hematuria in Association with Clonidine and Arginine Administration for Growth Hormone Stimulation Tests by Meghan Glibbery, Adam Fleming, Rahul Chanchlani, Olufemi Abiodun Ajani, Norma Marchetti, Alexa Marr, M. Constantine Samaan

“…Two-agent GH stimulation tests are commonly used to diagnose GHD, and these tests are generally considered safe. …”
Get full text

Validity of the German Version of the Continuous-Scale Physical Functional Performance 10 Test by Irene Härdi, Stephanie A. Bridenbaugh, M. Elaine Cress, Reto W. Kressig

“…The Continuous-Scale Physical Functional Performance 10 Test (CS-PFP 10) quantitatively assesses physical functional performance in older adults who have a broad range of physical functional ability. …”
Get full text

Comparing Bolt Implementation Methods in Vibration Testing for Accurate Dynamic Behavior Analysis by Jong Hyuk Back, Jeong Bin Bae, Ji Hye Kang, Jung Jin Kim

Subjects: Get full text

Push-Out Tests on Large Diameter and High Strength Welded Stud Connectors by Fei Yang, Yuqing Liu, Yongjun Li

“…In this paper, push-out tests were implemented on four groups of welded stud connector specimens, including conventional 22 mm welded studs, 22 mm welded studs with much higher strength, 25 mm welded studs, and 30 mm welded studs. …”
Get full text

Dynamic Fracturing Behavior of Layered Rock with Different Inclination Angles in SHPB Tests by Jiadong Qiu, Diyuan Li, Xibing Li, Zilong Zhou

“…In this paper, five groups of bedded sandstones with different bedding inclination angles θ are used to carry out impact compression tests by split Hopkinson pressure bar. A high-speed camera is used to capture the fracturing process of specimens. …”
Get full text

Testing the Purity of <i>Limnospira fusiformis</i> Cultures After Axenicity Treatments by Michael Schagerl, Alexander Kaptejna, Fabian Polz, Sameh S. Ali, Shuhao Huo, Joana Seneca, Petra Pjevac, Vera Hechtl

Subjects: Get full text

Experimental Testing and Numerical Simulation of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in a Concrete Mix by Bini Neupane, Kameshwar Sahani, Shyam Sundar Khadka

“…A comparative examination of test results involving varying percentages of coarse recycled aggregate content (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%) denoted as R0, R25, R50, R75 and R100, respectively, provides insights into the performance of different mixes. …”
Get full text

Laboratory Tests for Subgrade Reaction Coefficient in Seismic Design of Underground Engineering Domain by Kunpeng Xu, Liping Jing, Xinjun Cheng, Haian Liang, Jia Bin

“…Accordingly, the present study makes an attempt to provide new laboratory testing methods considering realistic seismic response of soil, based on shaking table test and quasistatic test. …”
Get full text

Blast-Induced Damage on Millisecond Blasting Model Test with Multicircle Vertical Blastholes by Qin-yong Ma, Pu Yuan, Jing-shuang Zhang, Rui-qiu Ma, Bo Han

“…To investigate the blast-induced damage effect on surrounding rock in vertical shaft excavation, 4 kinds of millisecond blasting model tests with three-circle blastholes were designed and carried out with excavation blasting in vertical shaft as the background. …”
Get full text

Evaluation of a Positive Youth Development Program Based on the Repertory Grid Test by Daniel T. L. Shek

“…The repertory grid test, based on personal construct psychology, was used to evaluate the effectiveness of Project P.A.T.H.S. …”
Get full text

Conversions of parts per million on soil test reports to pounds per acre by Guodong Liu, Yuncong Li, Aparna Gazula

“… December 18th, 2013 Soil testing and the resulting fertilization recommendations are critical for appropriate nutrient management in commercial vegetable production, but growers and soil experts sometimes speak different languages. …”
Get full text

Evaluating handgrip strength and functional tests as indicators of gait speed in older females by Valentina Muollo, Samuel D’Emanuele, Laura Ghiotto, Doriana Rudi, Federico Schena, Cantor Tarperi

“…This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the associations between HGS and common functional tests and to determine the optimal cut-off values for these tests in assessing GS.Methods142 community-dwelling older females aged 60–80 years old (mean age: 75 ± 6 years) were evaluated with HGS, the 30-second arm curl (30 s-AC), 30-second chair stand (30 s-CS), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and the 8-foot Up &amp; Go (8-UG) test. …”
Get full text

Soil Testing for Plant-Available Nutrients—What Is It and Why Do We Use It? by George Hochmuth, Rao Mylavarapu, Ed Hanlon

“… Farmers need soil-testing procedures to assess soils for potential plant-available nutrients. …”
Get full text

INFLUENCE OF THE CHEMICAL CONTENTS OF THE HIGH-TEST CAST-IRON ON ITS MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS by V. A. Izosimov, R. G. Usmanov, M. N. Kanafin

Get full text

Soil Testing for Plant-Available Nutrients—What Is It and Why Do We Use It? by George Hochmuth, Rao Mylavarapu, Ed Hanlon

“… Farmers need soil-testing procedures to assess soils for potential plant-available nutrients. …”
Get full text