Reconstruction of Random Structures Based on Generative Adversarial Networks: Statistical Variability of Mechanical and Morphological Properties by Mikhail Tashkinov, Yulia Pirogova, Evgeniy Kononov, Aleksandr Shalimov, Vadim V. Silberschmidt

“…A combined multitool method employing different mathematical and statistical instruments for comparison of the reconstructed models with their corresponding originals is proposed. …”
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A framework for the continuous monitoring of person-centred hospital care: validation of a checklist for participatory service improvement by F. Cardinali, S. Carzaniga, L. Martini, M. T. Loiudice, Fabrizio Carinci

“…The tool can be applied more widely by multiple stakeholders as a measurement instrument for the participatory evaluation of person-centredness.…”
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Real-time non-destructive characterization of epoxy resin curing kinetics and mechanical response for enhanced manufacturing quality control by Gonzalo Seisdedos, Edgar Viamontes, Eduardo Salazar, Cristian Pantea, Eric S. Davis, Tommy Rockward, Benjamin Boesl

“…To address this issue, destructive testing is typically performed for quality control and material characterization, which involves expensive lab-type equipment and instrument-specific sample preparation. Moreover, this type of testing cannot be taken in-field to perform an in-situ evaluation. …”
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Metallicity Dependence of Giant Planets around M Dwarfs by Tianjun Gan, Christopher A. Theissen, Sharon X. Wang, Adam J. Burgasser, Shude Mao

“…All metallicity measurements are homogeneously obtained through the same methodology based on the near-infrared spectra collected with a single instrument SpeX mounted on the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Evidence-Informed Clinical Nursing Protocols for Remote Assessment, Triage and Support of Cancer Treatment-Induced Symptoms by Dawn Stacey, Gail Macartney, Meg Carley, Margaret B. Harrison, The Pan-Canadian Oncology Symptom Triage and Remote Support Group (COSTaRS)

“…After excluding one guideline due to poor overall quality, the symptom protocols were developed using 12 clinical practice guidelines (8 for diarrhea and 4 for fever). AGREE Instrument (Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation) rigour domain subscale ratings ranged from 8% to 86% (median 60.1 diarrhea; 40.5 fever). …”
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Predicting CMEs Using ELEvoHI With STEREO‐HI Beacon Data by Maike Bauer, Tanja Amerstorfer, Jürgen Hinterreiter, Andreas J. Weiss, Jackie A. Davies, Christian Möstl, Ute V. Amerstorfer, Martin A. Reiss, Richard A. Harrison

“…We propose that these differences could be minimized if not eliminated altogether if higher quality real‐time data were available, either by enhancing the quality of the already available data or coming from a new mission carrying a HI instrument on‐board.…”
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Construction and validation of a test of knowledge of contraceptive methods for adolescents by Karla Elisa Cervantes Jácome, Silvia Susana Robles Montijo, José Cristóbal Pedro Arriaga Ramírez, Juan José Sánchez Sosa

“…Background: Valid and reliable instruments are required to measure the level of information on contraceptive methods in adolescents to promote their correct use. …”
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Analysis of GNSS-RTK Monitoring Background Noise Characteristics Based on Stability Tests by Wencong Qi, Feilong Li, Lina Yu, Lilong Fan, Kai Zhang

“…The spectral analysis of GNSS-RTK signals reveals that multipath errors in concrete, grass, and obstructed balcony environments are primarily concentrated in the low-frequency range within 0.04 Hz, while the internal white noise of the instrument is widely and evenly distributed across the whole frequency domain. …”
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Elicitation of Norwegian EQ-5D-5L values for hypothetical and experience-based health states based on the EuroQol Valuation Technology (EQ-VT) protocol by Knut Stavem, Tonya Moen Hansen, Ylva Helland, Liv Ariane Augestad, Kim Rand, Andrew Garratt

“…Recent studies have found differences between countries in terms of health values or preferences for health states described by instruments such as the EQ-5D. The project aims to model a national value set for the five level version of the EQ-5D based on values elicited from a representative sample of the Norwegian adult general population in terms of region, age, sex and level of education. …”
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Investigating the causal pathways among psychopathological variables, cognitive impairment, and real-life functioning in people with schizophrenia by Luigi Giuliani, Francesco Sanmarchi, Armida Mucci, Paola Rucci, Edoardo Caporusso, Paola Bucci, Giulia M. Giordano, Mario Amore, Paola Rocca, Alessandro Rossi, Alessandro Bertolino, Silvana Galderisi, Mario Maj

“…This method may provide additional insights for the identification of potential therapeutic targets to promote recovery in people with chronic schizophrenia. State-of-the-art instruments were used to assess the study variables. …”
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Sociodemographic and clinical determinants of suicidal ideation: an analysis in a Peruvian consultation-liaison psychiatry unit by Jeff Huarcaya-Victoria, José Salvador-Carillo, Michaell Cabrejos-Espinoza, Mercedes Ponce-Pantigoso, Kelly Broncano-Rivera, Andrea Loarte-Cabrera

“…Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were assessed, employing standardized instruments such as the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), General Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15), and Clinical Global Impressions (CGI). …”
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Fixing cobalt metal onto mordenite through spray impregnation and its evaluation as a catalyst in transforming used coconut cooking oil into bio-jet fuel by Aldino Javier Saviola, Karna Wijaya, Akhmad Syoufian, Marini Fairuz Vebryana, Widuri Anggraeni, Kharistya Rozana, Nono Darsono, Dita Adi Saputra, Wahyu Dita Saputri

“…-TPD, SAA, FESEM-EDX Mapping, TEM, XPS, and TG/DTA instruments. Hydrotreatment was conducted in a semi-batch reactor at atmospheric pressure, employing H? …”
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‘We need to be part of the solution’: lessons from the 2024 PPRI Conference on ensuring access to affordable medicines through innovative policies by Sabine Vogler, Nina Zimmermann, Verena Knoll, Maximilian Salcher-Konrad, Friederike Windisch, Jaime Espin, Aukje K. Mantel-Teeuwisse, Dimitra Panteli, Fatima Suleman, Veronika J. Wirtz, Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar

“…Among the policy options that drew the most attention during the PPRI Conference were procurement with targeted instruments to achieve strategic objectives, innovative payment models such as different variants of managed-entry agreements, and new models to fund pharmaceutical research and development. …”
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Acridine-2,4-Dinitrophenyl Hydrazone Conjugated Silver Nanoparticles as an Efficient Sensor for Quantification of Mercury in Tap Water by Imdad Ali, Ibanga Okon Isaac, Mahmood Ahmed, Farid Ahmed, Farhat Ikram, Muhammad Ateeq, Rima D. Alharthy, Muhammad Imran Malik, Abdul Hameed, Muhammad Raza Shah

“…The proposed method does not require expensive instrumentation and trained manpower.…”
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GHANAIAN CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS’ PERCEPTION ON CHALLENGES TO FEMALE RETENTION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY by J Ayarkwa, K Agyekum, A Acheampong

“…Data was encoded into SPSS and analysed using both one sample t-test and Wilcoxon–Mann-Whitney two-sample rank-sum test. The survey instrument assessed the views of respondents on issues relating to the under-representation of women in the construction industry, challenges to their retention and measures to retain them in the construction industry. …”
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Cognizance and Perception of Physiotherapy Intervention in Attention-Defcit/Hyperactivity Disorder Amongst Clinical Physiotherapy Students in Tertiary Institution, Nigeria. by Okonkwol, Uchenna Prosper, Nwose, Joy Chinazaekpere, Akosile, Christopher Olusanja, Chukwuemeka, Uchechukwu Martha, Mbanuzuru, Ahaoma Victor, Igwe, Emeka Sylvester, Okafor, Christiana Nkiru, Ummunah, Joseph Onuuwa

“…A cognizance and perception questionnaire was used as the survey instrument to obtain data. Descriptive statistics of frequency, mean, and standard deviation were used to analyse the socio-demographic characteristics. …”
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EFFECTS OF PRENATAL YOGA ON THE ANXIETY OF PREGNANT WOMEN BEFORE BIRTH by Anggraini Dyah Setiyarini, Ellatyas Rahmawati Tejo Putri, Dwi Margareta Andini, Erna Rahmawati

“…The sample for this study was pregnant women between 14 and 40 weeks of gestation. The instrument used to measure anxiety levels is the standard Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale questionnaire (HARS). …”
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The Impact of Care Upon Alzheimer Patient’s Family Caregiver in Sulaimani City by Farida Abdulqadir Tahir

“…A cross-sectional quantitative study carried out among family members who care for older patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The instrument was designed and constructed by the researcher through an intensive review of the literature and also through a series of meeting survey with caregivers in order to measure the variables underlying the present study. …”
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Quantitative fluorescent nanoparticle tracking analysis and nano‐flow cytometry enable advanced characterization of single extracellular vesicles by Danilo Mladenović, Joseph Brealey, Ben Peacock, Kairi Koort, Nataša Zarovni

“…We achieved quantitative fluorescence analyses on ZetaView NTA and NanoAnalyzer nFCM instruments, by utilizing yellow‐green FluoSpheres (FS) with assigned ERF (equivalent reference fluorophore) values. …”
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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE WITH ADHERENCE TO FE TABLET CONSUMPTION IN ANEMIC ADOLESCENT GIRLS by Aisyah Amalia Putri Diani, Rize Budi Amalia, Lestari Sudaryanti, Pudji Lestari

“…The variables used in this study were knowledge, attitude and compliance. The instruments used were questionnaires and checklist forms. …”
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