Validation of Gamma Raindrop Size Distribution Estimates Using Approximate Expressions with a Vertically Pointing Very-High-Frequency Radar by Meng-Yuan Chen, Ching-Lun Su, Wei-Sung Jen, Yen-Hsyang Chu, Wei-Nai Chen

“…The advantage of using analytical solutions is their computational efficiency for the real-time processing of large data sets. …”
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A Mini-Review of Sludge-Derived Biochar (SDB) for Wastewater Treatment: Recent Advances in 2020–2025 by Lia Wang, Lan Liang, Ning Li, Guanyi Chen, Haixiao Guo, Li’an Hou

“…Specifically, this review summarized the advances from 2020 to 2025, focusing exclusively on functional modifications, and practical applications of SDB across diverse wastewater treatment technologies involved in adsorption, catalytic oxidation, membrane integration, electrochemical processes and bio-treatment systems. Quantitative comparisons of adsorption capacities (e.g., >99% Cd2+ removal, >150 mg/g tetracycline adsorption) and catalytic degradation efficiencies are provided to illustrate recent improvements. …”
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Exploring supply and demand imbalance of community-based older adult care: an observational study in Chongqing, China by Yilin Zhou, Xiaoqin Tian, Yuqin Tang, Peng Peng, Dan Deng

“…The Kano model, Better-Worse index analysis and Analytic Hierarchy Process (Kano-BW-AHP) was used for quantitative analysis, while the two-step cluster analysis was employed for user profiles. …”
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PSYCHOLOGICAL INVOLVEMENT AS A BASIS FOR STIMULATING THE ACTIVITY OF STUDENTS OF DEPARTMENTAL UNIVERSITIES by Natalia E. Serebrovskaya, Maria P. Shcherbakova, Darya M. Gnezdilova

“…The methods of  qualitative and quantitative research including the statistical analysis of the collected data, observation and interview with reviewers were used. …”
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Functional Orientation and Development Prospect of Natural Gas Power Generation in New Power System by Guanjun FU, Fuqiang ZHANG, Peng XIA, Junshu FENG, Jinfang ZHANG

“…Natural gas power generation has the advantages of low emissions, high efficiency, and flexibility. It is an important component and effective power source for building a new power system under the dual carbon goals of reaching carbon emission peak and carbon neutrality. …”
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the CDH18 gene affect growth traits in Hu sheep by Tianyi Liu, Yazhen Bi, Jingjing Bao, Mingyu Shang, Wenping Hu, Li Zhang

“…The expression of the CDH18 gene in Hu sheep tissue was analyzed using quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction, and the structure and phylogeny of the gene were analyzed using bioinformatics techniques. …”
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Assessment of the social capital impact on the household income of the Russian Federation regions by N. Е. Karmanova, A. V. Koritskiy

“…Also, based on the analysis of modern domestic and foreign literature on the theoretical foundations of social capital, to give a qualitative and quantitative characteristic of such indicators of social capital as marriage, divorce, the ratio of these indicators and the mechanisms of its possible impact on the income of Russian citizens.  …”
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PRESCHOOL ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TO ETHICAL DILEMMAS by E. V. Vorobyeva, T. N. Le-van

“…The obtained data were processed by qualitative and quantitative means through the approaches of content analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and intercrossing of confidence intervals calculated by a standard procedure in the R programming language. …”
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A Review on State-of-Charge Estimation Methods, Energy Storage Technologies and State-of-the-Art Simulators: Recent Developments and Challenges by Muhtahir O. Oloyede, Godfrey A. Akpakwu, Herman C. Myburgh, Allan De Freitas, Tawanda Kunatsa

“…This leads to an improvement in discharge efficiency and extends the battery lifecycle. Batteries are a main source of energy and are usually monitored by management systems to achieve optimal use and protection. …”
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Tumor-Educated Platelets lncRNA-STARD4-AS1 and ELOA-AS1 as Potential Novel Biomarkers for the Early Diagnosis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by Luo C, Lin Z, Huang F, Ning L, Yuan Y

“…The current study was aimed to examine whether TEPs lncRNA-STARD4-AS1 and ELOA-AS1 might be potential biomarkers for NSCLC.Materials and Methods: TEPs were obtained by low-speed centrifugation. Quantitative real-time PCR was used to determine the expression level of TEPs-STARD4-AS1, ELOA-AS1 in the training cohort and the validation cohort. …”
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PROJECT METHOD AS A MEANS OF FORMATION OF COMPETENCIES OF FUTURE PROFESSIONALS IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT BUSINESS IN THE PROCESS OF ECOLOGY STUDIES by Tetiana I. Yusypiva, Halyna I. Miasoid

“…By applying qualitative method, it was found, that project work in the course of Ecology increases the efficiency of general and special competencies formation of Bachelors in Hotel & Restaurant Business, student satisfaction with the forms of class organization, learning methods and students’ interest in obtaining ecological knowledge.…”
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Plasma exosomal tsRNA may be used as a marker for differential diagnosis of benign and malignant pulmonary nodules by Na Zhou, Kecheng Li, Li Xie

“…Differentially expressed tsRNAs were identified through small RNA microarray screening and validated by Quantitative Real-Time PCR (qRT-PCR). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis evaluated their diagnostic efficiency, while logistic regression integrated blood and imaging data to build a predictive model. …”
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Real-time monitoring of maize phenology using ground camera fusion information by Qi Zhao, Yonghua Qu, Dongyi Liu

“…The SEL method effectively improved the accuracy and efficiency of BBCH estimates while demonstrating good stability and generalization ability. …”
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Polymorphism of the gene GDF9 in sheep of Prikatun type of Altai Mountains breedand its correlation with indices of meat rate productivity by M. I. Selionova, N. A. Podkorytov

“…In recent decades in many countries of the world the development of sheep farming is determined by the efficiency of mutton production. One of the promising areas of selection improvement of sheep breeds of meat and meat & wool productivity is an application of molecular-genetic methods. …”
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Use and Acceptance of Innovative Digital Health Solutions Among Patients and Professionals: Survey Study by Fritz Seidl, Florian Hinterwimmer, Ferdinand Vogt, Günther M Edenharter, Karl F Braun, Rüdiger von Eisenhart-Rothe, Peter Biberthaler, Dominik Pförringer

“…These consistencies between the 2 groups might be future drivers for improvements in accessibility, convenience, and efficiency in health care delivery.…”
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Implementing value-based healthcare: a scoping review of key elements, outcomes, and challenges for sustainable healthcare systems by Hanan Khalil, Mary Ameen, Charles Davies, Chaojie Liu

“…Searches were undertaken in nine relevant databases. Peer-reviewed quantitative and qualitative studies published in English were included and analyzed. …”
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CASCADE: a community-engaged action model for generating rapid, patient-engaged decisions in clinical research by Bridgette L. Kelleher

“…Conclusions The CASCADE approach was an effective tool for rapidly, efficiently making patient-centered decisions during an ongoing, federally funded clinical trial. …”
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Technology Readiness Level of biodiversity monitoring with molecular methods – where are we on the road to routine implementation? by Tiina Laamanen, Veera Norros, Petteri Vihervaara, Jacqueline Jerney, Pirkko Kortelainen, Katharina Kujala, Stefan Lambert, Janne Mäyrä, Lilja Nikula, Ida Palmroos, Mikko Tolkkinen, Kristiina Vuorio, Kristian Meissner

“…Key barriers to the broader implementation of molecular methods to monitoring include the need for international standards, better quantitative estimates and comprehensive reference libraries. …”
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Structural and functional assessment of TBX20 gene variants in pediatric ventricular septal defect by Zhenzhen Qin, Caixia Liu, Jie Wang, Yanmei Jin

“…These alterations may influence translational efficiency and contribute to abnormal cardiac septation. …”
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Experimental Study on UAV-Assisted Pollination in Hybrid Rice by Le Long, Jinlong Lin, Muhua Liu, Xiongfei Chen, Peng Fang, Liping Xiao, Yihan Zhou, Xiaoya Dong

“…To address challenges in hybrid rice seed production—specifically labor dependence, low uniformity of pollen distribution, and low operational efficiency—which collectively drive up large-scale production costs, technological innovations are critical. …”
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