Analytical and diagnostic performance characteristics of reverse-transcriptase loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays for dengue virus serotypes 1-4: A scoping review to inf... by Paul Arkell, Dumrong Mairiang, Adisak Songjaeng, Kenny Malpartida-Cardenas, Kerri Hill-Cawthorne, Panisadee Avirutnan, Pantelis Georgiou, Alison Holmes, Jesus Rodriguez-Manzano

“…These were heterogenous in design and reporting. Assays' lower limit of detection (LLOD) and linear range of quantification were comparable to RT-qPCR (with lowest reported values 2.2x101 and 1.98x102 copies/ml, respectively, for studies which quantified target RNA copies) and analytical specificity was high. …”
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Using Deep Learning to Identify High-Risk Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction by Zhibo Wang, Xin Chen, Xi Tan, Lingfeng Yang, Kartik Kannapur, Justin L. Vincent, Garin N. Kessler, Boshu Ru, Mei Yang

“…For DL models to predict HF hospitalizations and worsening HF events, we utilized two study designs: with and without a buffer window. For comparison, we also tested multiple traditional machine learning models including logistic regression, random forest, and eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost). …”
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Investigation Report and Analysis Knowledge, attitudes and vaccination status regarding HPV vaccines among female healthcare workers at vaccination clinics in Beijing city: a surve... by Haikun QIAN, Wenyan JI, Luodan SUO

“…MethodsIn June 2023, a self-designed online questionnaire was distributed through work groups to female healthcare workers involved in HPV vaccination services at all Beijing immunization clinics providing HPV vaccines. …”
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Unlocking faba bean (Vicia faba L.) potential: How cattle manure and fertilizer boost yields in Kaffa Zone, South-Western Ethiopia by Isreal Zewide, Asrat Ademe

“…., 50, 100, 150 kg ha−1) arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Statistical analysis revealed highly significant combined effects of cattle manure (CAM) and blended nitrogen phosphrous sulfur and boron (NPSB) fertilizer on faba bean harvest index at Alargeta, while Boka exhibited no significance. …”
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The association between Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): the mediating role of dietary inflammatory index (DII) by Hongyang Gong, Kaifeng Zhang, Seok Choi, Shaoqun Huang

“…PHDI is a dietary scoring system designed to balance human health and environmental sustainability by promoting increased consumption of plant-based foods and reduced intake of red meat, sugar, and highly processed foods. …”
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Gender and antimicrobial resistance: a conceptual framework for researchers working in livestock systems by Fiona Emdin, Alessandra Galiè, Arshnee Moodley, Arshnee Moodley, Susan Rogers Van Katwyk

“…Incorporating gender analysis is crucial for identifying data collection needs and opportunities to develop gender-responsive research programs and policies.ObjectivesWe have developed a conceptual framework and a set of research questions designed to enhance the gender-responsiveness of AMR research in livestock systems.MethodsA narrative review previously identified three key entry points for gender dynamic impacting AMR in agricultural systems: gendered antimicrobial resistance exposure, gendered antimicrobial use and gendered outcomes of antimicrobial resistance infections. …”
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The effect of female breast surface area on cutaneous thermal sensation, wetness perception and epidermal properties by Hannah Blount, Alessandro Valenza, Jade Ward, Silvia Caggiari, Peter R. Worsley, Davide Filingeri

“…These observations advance our fundamental understanding of breast sensory function, and they could inform the design of user‐centred clothing such as bras.…”
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Customization of an efficient and cost-effective optical biosensor for trace cadmium detection in milk samples by Varsha S. Pawar, Shivaji D. Pawar, Harish Mudila, Arif D. Sheikh, Ajeet Kaushik, Anil Kumar

“…Such fabricated optical biosensor was designed to monitor urease activity to detect Cd ions in milk samples, where calibration was performed using UV–Vis spectroscopy and further validation was done using ICP-MS technology. …”
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Optimization of the Production Parameters of Composites from Sugarcane Bagasse and Iron Salts for Use in Dye Adsorption by Carine Pereira da Silva, Marluce Oliveira da Guarda Souza, Walter Nei Lopes dos Santos, Laiana Oliveira Bastos Silva

“…Aiming to optimize the conditions for obtaining composite adsorbents, the Box-Behnken design (BBD) was used to study the effects of mass sugarcane bagasse/mass iron salt, type of mixture of sugarcane bagasse/iron salt, and temperature on the response to be obtained (adsorption capacity, qe) before the execution of the adsorption tests. …”
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Validation of the Perceived hope scale in Arabic-speaking adults living in Gaza in the midst of war, destruction and death by Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Kamel Jebreen, Tasnim Swaitti, Mohammed Jebreen, Eqbal Radwan, Wafa Kammoun-Rebai, Mahmoud A. Abu Samra, Souheil Hallit

“…Method This study had a cross-sectional design and applied a quantitative research approach. …”
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No Difference in Two-Dimensional Kinematic Assessment of a 45-Degree Sidestep Cut Compared to Qualitative Assessment by Lauren Butler, Charles Wyatt, Alexa Martinez, Ashley Erdman, Eryn Milian, Dai Sugimoto, Alex Loewen, Jeffrey Fernandez, Kristin Hayden, Amie DeVerna, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, Sophia Ulman

“…The hypothesis was that the quantitative version of the E-CAST would demonstrate greater inter-rater and intra-rater reliability compared to the qualitative E-CAST. # Study Design Observational cohort, repeated measures reliability study # Methods Twenty-five healthy female athletes (age 13.8±1.4 years) performed three sidestep cuts with two-dimensional video capturing frontal and sagittal views. …”
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Novice Inter-Rater Reliability on the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) After a 4-Hour Training Session by Brent Harper, Adrian Aron

“…The secondary purpose was to compare rater scores of the composite criterion 50-point checklist and rater categorization using the top-tier movements in real-time assessments of healthy participants. # Study Design Inter-rater reliability study. # Methods Two novice raters received training on assessing movement using the SFMA. …”
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Osteopathic treatment of infants with infantile colic/excessive crying: a prospective, multicentric, randomized controlled trial and nested observational trial by Florian Schwerla, Marlen Zimmer, Janine Göpfert, Petra Laux, Simone Langenmair, Michaela Rütz, Karl-Ludwig Resch

“…Methods The study was designed as a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial. …”
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Interfacial and mass transport phenomena in the tri-ethylene glycol-methane system at process conditions of natural gas dehydration by Stanley Ibeh, Philip Jaeger

“…Abstract Understanding the phase and interphase behavior at equilibrium and during the mass transfer between two adjacent fluid phases is relevant for optimizing and designing efficient separation processes. This study experimentally investigates the interfacial and transport behavior of systems comprising tri-ethylene glycol (TEG) and methane (CH4) under conditions relevant to the gas dehydration process. …”
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Forecasting models for leprosy cases: a scoping review protocol by Bruna Oliveira Ascef, Gustavo Laine Araújo de Oliveira, Carmelita Ribeiro Filha Coriolano, Haliton Alves De Oliveira Junior

“…We hope that the review will contribute to scientific knowledge in this area and act as a basis for researchers designing and conducting leprosy models. This information can also be used to enhance national surveillance systems and to target specific policies. …”
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Trends, seasonal variations and forecasting of chronic respiratory disease morbidity in charcoal producing areas, northwest Ethiopia: time series analysis by Mulugeta Tesfa, Achenef Motbainor, Muluken Azage Yenesew

“…ObjectiveThis study analyzed the trend, seasonal variations and forecasting of chronic respiratory disease morbidity in charcoal producing areas, northwest Ethiopia, aiming to provide evidences in planning, designing strategies, and decision-makings for preparedness and resource allocation to prevent CRD and reduce public health burden in the future.Materials and methodsThe trend, seasonal variation, and forecasting for CRD were estimated using data collected from the three zones of Amhara region annual reports of DHIS2 records. …”
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Effects of carob rich-polyphenols on oxidative stress markers and physical performance in taekwondo athletes by Nawel Gaamouri, Hassane Zouhal, Katsuhiko Suzuki, Mehrez Hammami, Aloui Ghaith, El Hafedh El Mouhab, Anthony C. Hackney, Ismail Laher, Omar Ben Ounis

“…We utilized a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled design to study the putative antioxidant role of six weeks of daily polyphenol supplementation on selected blood markers of oxidative stress and performance in taekwondo athletes. …”
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Оцінювання енергетичної ефективності житлових будівель сучасної забудови при впровадженні комплексу енергозберігаючих заходів по покращенню теплозахисних властивостей огороджень та... by І.Ю. Білоус, І.О. Суходуб, С.О. Крамаренко

“…В якості об’єкту дослідження обрано будівлю гуртожитку №5 КПІ імені Ігоря Сікорського, для якої створено динамічну енергетичну модель в програмному забезпеченні DesignBuilder. Для врахування впливу кліматичних умов та реального стану будівлі використано дані щодо опору теплопередачі огороджувальних конструкцій. …”
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Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran CORE Berbantuan Media Youtube Dalam Menulis Teks Berita by Siti Nurjanah, Hendra Setiawan, Imam Muhtarom

“…Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif quasi experiment dan desain penelitian yang menggunakan pretest and posttest control group design. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah siswa SMP Negeri 8 Karawang Barat kelas VII E sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas VII C sebagai kelas kontrol. …”
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Identifikasi Hama dan Penyakit Pada Tanaman Anggrek Bulan (Phalaenopsis amabilis) by Ari Monawati, Desi Rhomadhoni, Nur Rokhimah Hanik

“…The government through presidential decree (Kepres) No. 4 of 1993, on January 9, 1993, designated the moon orchid as a charm flower named Latin Phaleonopsis amabilis, this orchid grows attached to a tree trunk or branch and is one type of orchid endemic to Indonesia. …”
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