Assessment of water and ion content in particulate matter: Comparison of two methods for determining particulate mass on a filter by Kamila Widziewicz-Rzońca, Dmytro Chyzhykov, Ewelina Cieślik, Grzegorz Majewski

“…The first method was computational, estimating PM-bound water and ions in filter subsections (each representing 1/10 of the filter area) and relating these values to the total PM mass on the entire filter. …”
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The Influence of Personality Traits and Domain Knowledge on the Quality of Decision-Making in Engineering Design by Muhammad Ahmad, Guoxin Wang

“…The analysis of personality traits was carried out utilizing the complete Big Five model, while the estimate of the structural equation model was executed by employing partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and a machine learning model for quality estimation. …”
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Dietary Valine Requirement of Juvenile Olive Flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) by Jaehyeong Shin, Deahyun Ko, Mirasha Hasanthi, Gunho Eom, Kyeong–Jun Lee

“…This study was conducted to estimate dietary valine (Val) requirement for juvenile olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus). …”
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Nitrogen Inversion Model in a Wetland Environment Based on the Canopy Reflectance of Emergent Plants by Dongli Wu, Dongliang Zhao, Yongchao Zhu, Chao Shen, Hongxi Xue

“…This study utilized reflectance spectra of wetland vegetation to estimate nitrogen content in water in the Beijing Bai River constructed wetland, a typically constructed wetland that uses reclaimed water. …”
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Low Self-Confidence and Diabetes Mismanagement in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes Mediate the Relationship between Behavioral Problems and Elevated HbA1c by Minke M. A. Eilander, Maartje de Wit, Joost Rotteveel, Frank J. Snoek

“…The relation between both overall problem behavior and externalizing behavior problems and HbA1c was mediated through confidence in diabetes self-care and mismanagement (a1b1+a2b2  path; point estimate = 0.50 BCa CI 95% 0.25–0.85; a1b1+a2b2  path; point estimate = 0.73 BCa CI 95% 0.36–1.25). …”
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Parameterization of the Stomatal Component of the DO3SE Model for Mediterranean Evergreen Broadleaf Species by Roccío Alonso, Susana Elvira, María J. Sanz, Lisa Emberson, Benjamín S. Gimeno

“…The influence of root depth on gs estimation is discussed and recommendations are made to build up separate parameterizations for continental and marine-influenced Holm oak sites in the future.…”
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Antibacterial action of penicillin against Mycobacterium avium complex by D. Deshpande, G. Magombedze, S. Srivastava, T. Gumbo

“…Sigmoid E max parameter estimates significantly differed between sampling days and were a poor fit. …”
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Identifiability of mathematical models in medical biology by S. I. Kabanikhin, D. A. Voronov, A. A. Grodz, O. I. Krivorotko

“…While addressing the problem of estimation of the parameters characterizing the process under the study, the question of nonuniqueness arises. …”
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Network analysis of caffeine use disorder, withdrawal symptoms, and psychiatric symptoms by Mohammadreza Davoudi, Fatemeh Abdoli, Fereshte Momeni, Mojtaba Habibi Asgarabad

“…All estimations were conducted according to the Gaussian Graphical Model. …”
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Incremental Healthcare Costs and Outpatient Antifungal Treatment of Patients with Aspergillosis in the United States by Emily Durden, Donna McMorrow, Paul Juneau, Robert Fowler, Paresh Chaudhari, David Horn

“…General linear models were used to estimate costs, which were adjusted by the length of follow-up. …”
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The Performance of Multiple Imputation in Social Surveys with Missing Data from Planned Missingness and Item Nonresponse by Julian B. Axenfeld, Christian Bruch, Christof Wolf, Annelies G. Blom

“…Yet, it remains to be studied whether accurate multiple-imputation estimates can be obtained in practice with planned missingness and item nonresponse. …”
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Fluorescence molecular imaging-guided photodynamic therapy for early breast cancer in the prone position: Feasibility evaluation with Monte Carlo simulations by Yugo Minegishi, Yasutomo Nomura

“…Furthermore, simulations have estimated that those tumors can be completely treated by PDT with less than ten light irradiations. …”
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Simulation of SARS-CoV-2 Aerosol Emissions in the Infected Population and Resulting Airborne Exposures in Different Indoor Scenarios by Michael Riediker, Christian Monn

“…Abstract Some of the SARS-CoV-2 virus can become airborne. Estimates suggest that the exhaled viral emissions from an infected person with high viral load can result in critical airborne concentrations in poorly ventilated small rooms. …”
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Analysis of Nuclear Explosion Detection Capability of IMS Hydroacoustic Network by Yan Wang, Wei Tang, Zhehan Liu, Jian Li, Xiaoming Wang, Shiya Zou

“…To assess its effectiveness, according to the reciprocity of underwater acoustic field, this study employs the hydrophone position as the central sound source and utilizes the parabolic equation, along with seabed topography and sound velocity profile data, to estimate the transmission loss. Background noise levels of station evaluation are conducted by using historical data so as to estimate the underwater nuclear explosion sound source level via a passive sonar equation. …”
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Characterization and Evaluation of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) for Yield and Related Traits in Asosa Zone, Northwestern Ethiopia by Mesay Paulos, Gobeze Loha, Mesfin Kassa

“…Agronomic and morphological evaluations have provided more accurate estimation of genetic diversity, the raw material of plant breeding. …”
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Problems of mini-pig breeding by K. S. Shatokhin

“…According to the latest estimates, there are at least 30 breeding groups of mini-pigs systematically used as laboratory animals in the world. …”
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Bifid Mandibular Canal: A Proportional Meta-Analysis of Computed Tomography Studies by Nyan Min Aung, Kyaw Kyaw Myint

“…Of the patients having bifid mandibular canals (BMCs), nearly 23% exhibited such anatomy on both sides of their mandibles. Estimated mean length and diameter of the accessory canals of bifid mandibular canals were 12.17 mm and 1.54 mm, respectively. …”
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The Cost of Health Care for AIDS Patients in Saskatchewan by Kevin P Browne, Steve D Shafran, John M Conly

“…The medical records of 19 patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (aids) were reviewed in an attempt to estimate their health care costs. The patients were all male, members of high risk groups and diagnosed between April 1985 and February 1988. …”
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Natural enrichment of chromium and nickel in the soil surrounds the karst watershed by R.D.P. Astuti, A. Mallongi, A.U. Rauf

“…The ecological hazard index is used to estimate the potential hazard that may occur due to contamination.  …”
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Mental health morbidities in Kerala, India: Insights from National Mental Health Survey, 2015–2016 by Sonakshi Jyrwa, T. M. Shibukumar, Jayakrishnan Thavody, P. K. Anish, Thomas Bina, K.R. Rajith, Pradeep S. Banandur, Girish N. Rao, Gopalkrishna Gururaj, Mathew Varghese, Vivek Benegal

“…Conclusions: The survey revealed high rates of common mental illnesses and suicide risk in the state when compared to national estimates.…”
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