Associations between accurate measures of adiposity and fitness, blood proteins, and insulin sensitivity among South Asians and Europeans by Pik Fang Kho, Pik Fang Kho, Laurel Stell, Shirin Jimenez, Shirin Jimenez, Daniela Zanetti, Daniela Zanetti, Daniela Zanetti, Daniel J. Panyard, Kathleen L. Watson, Ashish Sarraju, Ashish Sarraju, Ming-Li Chen, Ming-Li Chen, Lars Lind, John R. Petrie, Khin N. Chan, Holly Fonda, Kyla Kent, Kyla Kent, Jonathan N. Myers, Jonathan N. Myers, Jonathan N. Myers, Latha Palaniappan, Latha Palaniappan, Latha Palaniappan, Fahim Abbasi, Themistocles L. Assimes, Themistocles L. Assimes, Themistocles L. Assimes, Themistocles L. Assimes

“…We explored this possibility by investigating the relationship between ‘gold standard’ measures of adiposity, fitness, selected proteomic biomarkers, and insulin sensitivity among a cohort of SAs and Europeans (EURs).MethodsA total of 46 SAs and 41 EURs completed ‘conventional’ (lifestyle questionnaires, standard physical exam) as well as ‘gold standard’ (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry scan, cardiopulmonary exercise test, and insulin suppression test) assessments of adiposity, fitness, and insulin sensitivity. …”
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The course delivery process in LMS by Regina Kulvietienė, Jelena Stankevič, Irma Šileikienė

“…SCORM and AICC are most popular standards. Requirements for SCORM e-learning components can be stated as: durability, accessibility, interoperability and reusability, therefore content standards include places for learning object metadata. …”
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Development and laboratory evaluation of a novel IoT-based electric-driven metering system for high precision garlic planter. by Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel, Ahmed Elbeltagi, Ahmed Z Dewidar, Ali Salem, Mohamed Anwer Abdeen

“…Additionally, the EDMS minimized the MR up to 3.77% at the same operating velocity, with standard division and standard error of 1.65325 and 0.73936, respectively. …”
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Determining Near Point of Convergence: Exploring a Component of the Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screen Comparing Varied Target Sizes by John D Heick, Curt Bay

“…# Background Near point of convergence (NPC), a component of the Vestibular Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS) assessment, may be helpful in diagnosing concussion. The VOMS uses a standardized approach to measure NPC; however, methods of screening for NPC are not standardized…”
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Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of the Leaf Exudate of Aloe megalacantha Baker by Demoze Asmerom, Tesfay Haile Kalay, Gebrehiwot Gebremedhin Tafere

“…Six bacterial strains, namely, S. aureus (standard), S. aureus (clinical isolate), E. coli ATCC 25922 (standard), E. coli (clinical isolate), K. pneumoniae (standard), and P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853 (standard), and four fungal strains such as C. albicans, C. glabrata, C. tropicalis, and C. krusei were studied. …”
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The Performance of Direct Disk Diffusion for Community Acquired Bacteremia due to Gram-Negative Bacilli and Its Impact on Physician Treatment Decisions by Peter Daley, Adam Comerford, Jurgienne Umali, Carla Penney

“…Because inoculum is not standardized, direct susceptibility results do not agree with standard susceptibility results for all drugs. …”
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Performance Evaluation of FPGA-Based Design of Modified Chua Oscillator by Filips Capligins, İsmail Koyuncu, Anna Litvinenko, Muhammed Furkan Taşdemir

“…As a result, the study has obtained that fixed point number standard maximum operating frequency is 50.242 MHz and floating point number standard maximum operating frequency is 273.631 MHz.…”
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Adult L1 users’ attitudes towards their proficiency in written Estonian as evidence of deep-rooted language ideologies by Kristel Algvere

“…The results show traces of deep-rooted standard language ideology as well as nationalist ideology. …”
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On understanding of proof in English and American law by O. V. Tiaglo

“…Secondly, cluster of (concepts and relevant) terms, by which proof in English and American law is (realized and) expressed, includes, among others, «truth», «proof» and «evidence», «to prove» and «to evidence», «burden of proof», «degree of proof», «standard of proof», «standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt», «standard of proof by preponderance of the evidence», «standard of proof by clear and convincing evidence», «legality», «admissibility», as well as «belief», «conviction», «to convince» and «to persuade». …”
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Adaptive Ensemble Learning Model-Based Binary White Shark Optimizer for Software Defect Classification by Jameel Saraireh, Mary Agoyi, Sofian Kassaymeh

“…The enhanced model has an average accuracy of 86%, compared to 76% for the standard ensemble model across all datasets. The optimized model outperformed the conventional ensemble for the same datasets, with an average AUC of 72% compared to 61% for the standard ensemble. …”
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Performance Disparity in Mathematics between male and female Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Kamuganguzi Subcounty, Kabale District. by Amos, Musimenta

“…The study result showed that male students had a mean of 6.94 with a standard deviation of 4.67 while female students had a mean of 6.81 with a standard deviation of 4.33. …”
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Mycophenolate Mofetil for the Treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis in Patients Refractory or Intolerant to Conventional Therapy by Kaveh Sharzehi, Mary Ann Huang, Ian R Schreibman, Kimberly A Brown

“…BACKGROUND: Autoimmune hepatitis is characterized by hepatocellular inflammation often progressing to cirrhosis. Standard treatment consists of corticosteroids and azathioprine. …”
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Using Truncated Data Sets in Spherical-Scanning Antenna Measurements by Ronald C. Wittmann, Carl F. Stubenrauch, Michael H. Francis

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Rapid assessment of pre-service midwifery education in conflict settings: findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria and Somalia by Emilia Iwu, Shatha Elnakib, Hawa Abdullahi, Rejoice Helma Abimiku, Charity Maina, Asia Mohamed, Kazeem Olalekan Ayodeji, George Odonye, Rifkatu Sunday, Maryan Abdulkadir Ahmed, Mohamed Ahmed Omar, Abdirisak A. Dalmar, Emilie Grant, Hannah Tappis

“…In contrast, in Somalia, schools met between 6 and 10 standards out of the 18 standards for which data were available (33.3%–55.6%). …”
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Estimation of Surface Area and Volume of a Nematode from Morphometric Data by Simon Brown, Kevin C. Pedley, David C. Simcock

“…These new estimators require only the morphometric data available from Cobb’s ratios, but if fewer coordinates are available the geometric approach reduces to the standard estimates. Consequently, these new estimators are better than the standard alternatives.…”
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Knowledge of and Adherence to Hygiene Guidelines among Medical Students in Austria by Verena G. Herbert, Paul Schlumm, Harald H. Kessler, Andreas Frings

“…The questionnaire consisted of 20 single-choice questions covering compliance with basic hygiene standards, self-rated knowledge of hygiene guidelines, and satisfaction with current hygiene education, equipment, and quality standards. …”
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Method of regulating power quality indicators by Anton Panov

“…In compliance with established standards of electricity quality, electromagnetic compatibility of electrical networks of energy supply organizations and electrical networks of electricity consumers is ensured. …”
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$$\varLambda $$ Λ CDM model against gravity-thermodynamics conjecture: observational constraints after DESI 2024 by N. Shahhoseini, M. Malekjani, A. Khodam-Mohammadi

“…Abstract In the context of the gravity-thermodynamics conjecture based on the Tsallis entropy-area relation, we investigate the standard $$\varLambda $$ Λ CDM cosmology and examine some potential deviations from it. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Cyclosporine with Everolimus and Steroids in de novo Heart Transplant Patients: A Multicentre, Randomized Trial by Andreas Zuckermann, Shoei-Shen Wang, Heather Ross, Maria Frigerio, Howard J. Eisen, Christoph Bara, Daniel Hoefer, Maurizio Cotrufo, Gaohong Dong, Guido Junge, Anne M. Keogh

“…Mean C2 levels were at the low end of the target range in standard-exposure patients (n=100) and exceeded target range in reduced-exposure patients (n=99) throughout the study. …”
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Metabolomics and Lipidomics Reveal the Metabolic Disorders Induced by Single and Combined Exposure of Fusarium Mycotoxins in IEC-6 Cells by Xinlu Wang, Yanyang Xu, Haiqi Yu, Yushun Lu, Yongzhong Qian, Meng Wang

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