Reliability Prediction of Ontology-Based Service Compositions Using Petri Net and Time Series Models by Jia Li, Yunni Xia, Xin Luo

“…Predicting the reliability of composite service processes specified in OWL-S allows service users to decide whether the process meets the quantitative quality requirement. In this study, we consider the runtime quality of services to be fluctuating and introduce a dynamic framework to predict the runtime reliability of services specified in OWL-S, employing the Non-Markovian stochastic Petri net (NMSPN) and the time series model. …”
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Analyzing radiative heat on third-grade fluids over an expanding inclined sheet subject to higher-order chemical reaction: An overlapping grid spectral quasilinearization approach by Titilayo M Agbaje, Folarin Oluwaseun, S.R. Mishra, Rupa Baithalu, Subhajit Panda

“…The transformed equations equipped with characterizing parameters are handled by a numerical technique known as the over lapping grid spectral quasilinearization method. The quantitative behavior of the factors intricate in it is deployed graphically and described briefly. …”
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Risk Perception and Risk Communication for Training Women Apprentice Welders: A Challenge for Public Health Nursing by Clarice Alves Bonow, Marta Regina Cezar-Vaz, Marlise Capa Verde de Almeida, Laurelize Pereira Rocha, Anelise Miritz Borges, Diéssica Roggia Piexak, Joana Cezar Vaz

“…This research has aimed to identify the perceptions of women apprentice welders about physical, chemical, biological, and physiological risk factors to which they are exposed and evaluate the identification of health disorders self-reported for women apprentice welders before and after implementation of a nursing socioenvironmental intervention. A quantitative study was performed with 27 women apprentice welders (first phase) and before and after an intervention with 18 women (second phase) in Southern Brazil in 2011. …”
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Link-Based Similarity Measures Using Reachability Vectors by Seok-Ho Yoon, Ji-Soo Kim, Jiwoon Ha, Sang-Wook Kim, Minsoo Ryu, Ho-Jin Choi

“…We also evaluate the performance of the proposed methods in comparison with existing link-based measures, qualitatively and quantitatively, with respect to two kinds of data sets, scientific papers and Web documents. …”
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ANALYSIS EXPOSURE INDEX AS AN OPTIMIZATION EFFORT ON EXAMINATION CHEST POSTERIOR ANTERIOR by Muhammad Irsal, Firdha Adlia Syuhada, Yolanda Pangestu Ananda, Andre Galih Pratama Putra, Muhammad Rizky Syahputera, Syahputera Wibowo, Rizky Kahar

“…Purpose: To analyze the exposure index on examination chest posterior-anterior. Methods: Quantitative descriptive by analyzing the percentage of exposure index results used in chest PA radiographs as an effort to optimize: image quality and radiation dose indicators on chest PA examinations. …”
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Development and some applications of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay system for murine macrophage inflammatory protein-2 (MIP-2) by H. Ochiai, S. Sakai, T. Kogure, T. Hirabaytashi, K. Nakajima, K. Terasawa

“…Biotin–streptavidin sandwich ELISA could detect quantitatively MIP-2 at concentration range of 20 to 1000 pg/ml. …”
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Mapping of the trans population in the Baixada Santista region, Brazil, 2023: a descriptive study by Barbara Iansã de Lima Barroso, Katia Cristina Bassichetto, Denise Leite Vieira, Ísis Gois, Julliana Luiz Rodrigues, Naila Janilde Seabra Santos, Paola Alves de Souza, Angela Tayra, Aline Kumow, Karin Di Monteiro Moreira, Fe Maidel, Maria Amélia de Sousa Mascena Veras, Carla Regina Mota Alonso Dièguez, Alícia Kruger, Maria Clara Gianna Garcia Ribeiro, Rosa de Alencar Souza, Carla Gianna Luppi

“…Methods This was a descriptive study involving adult trans people, selected through convenience sampling in 2023. A quantitative questionnaire was administered and in-depth interviews were conducted, which were analyzed using thematic grouping. …”
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Stability Indicating HPLC Determination of Risperidone in Bulk Drug and Pharmaceutical Formulations by Zarna R. Dedania, Ronak R. Dedania, Navin R. Sheth, Jigar B. Patel, Bhavna Patel

“…The method was linear over the concentration range of 10–60 μg/mL(𝑟2=0.998) with a limit of detection and quantitation of 1.79 and 5.44 μg/mL, respectively. The method has the requisite accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, and precision to assay risperidone in bulk form and pharmaceutical dosage forms. …”
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A New Spectrophotometric Method for Determination of Selenium in Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Preparations after Preconcentration with Cloud Point Extraction by Mohammad Hosein Soruraddin, Rouhollah Heydari, Morteza Puladvand, Mir Mehdi Zahedi

“…After complexation with dithizone, the analyte was quantitatively extracted to the surfactant-rich phase by centrifugation and diluted to 5 mL with methanol. …”
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A Design of Fault-Tolerant Battery Monitoring IC for Electric Vehicles Complying With ISO 26262 by Byambajav Ragchaa, Liji Wu, Xiangmin Zhang

“…To meet safety requirements, this paper adheres to the functional safety standard ISO 26262 for road vehicles. The quantitative analysis of hardware architectural metrics for the proposed BMIC demonstrates compliance with ASIL-D requirements for functional safety.…”
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Real-Time Safety Risk Assessment Based on a Real-Time Location System for Hydropower Construction Sites by Hanchen Jiang, Peng Lin, Qixiang Fan, Maoshan Qiang

“…The method provides construction managers who are in charge of safety with more abundant information to reduce the uncertainty of the site. A quantitative calculation formula, integrating the influence of static and dynamic hazards and that of safety supervisors, is established to link the safety risk of workers with the locations of on-site assets. …”
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Suppression of Human Tenon Fibroblast Cell Proliferation by Lentivirus-Mediated VEGF Small Hairpin RNA by Zhongqiu Li, Wen Hua, Xuedong Li, Wei Wang

“…Subsequently, VEGF mRNA and protein expression were analyzed using quantitative RT-PCR and western blotting, respectively, and the effects of VEGF knockdown were analyzed. …”
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An Experimental Study of WSN Power Efficiency: MICAz Networks with XMesh by Tyler W. Davis, Xu Liang, Miguel Navarro, Diviyansh Bhatnagar, Yao Liang

“…Based on an experimental study and following a quantitative approach, this work examines XMesh's high power and low power operation modes and the data transmission intervals, among other factors. …”
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Leaf water dynamics in Coffea arabica using noncontact ultrasonic intensity measurements by Jose L. Castaño-Bernal, Maria Sara Mejía, Joao L. Ealo-Cuello

“…The analysis of the interaction between transmitted intensity measurements and the leaf water content provides valuable insights into water exchange rates, stomatal activity, and poroelastic-diffusivity constant quantification. Our findings highlight the potential of using ACUS intensity measurements for evaluating leaf water dynamics and physiological responses to dehydration with a straightforward, non-destructive, and non-resonant experimental setup.…”
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The Factors Influencing the Sense of Home in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review from the Perspective of Residents by M. D. Rijnaard, J. van Hoof, B. M. Janssen, H. Verbeek, W. Pocornie, A. Eijkelenboom, H. C. Beerens, S. L. Molony, E. J. M. Wouters

“…Inclusion criteria were (1) original and peer-reviewed research, (2) qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research, (3) research about nursing home residents (or similar type of housing), and (4) research on the sense of home, meaning of home, at-homeness, or homelikeness. …”
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Adoption of ICT in Hotel Sector During COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda: Case Study of Selected Hotels in Kigezi Sub Region. by Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba, Turyasingura, Benson, Rwotolonya, Sarah

“…The study employed a case study design, utilising qualitativeand quantitative approaches to provide relevant and accurate research information.Using simple random and purposive sampling techniques, 68 respondents wereselected to participate from a total population of 250. …”
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Effects of accessibility and adequacy of technical vocational education and training equipment on acquisition of employable skills in Uganda. A case of Uganda Technical College - E... by Wanda, Herbert, Edoru, John Michael

“…A descriptive survey design utilizing quantitative and qualitative approaches of research was conducted, with a sample size of 100 learners and 5 instructors were selected. …”
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Electronic Marketing and Service Quality of On-Line Merchandisers: A Case Study of Jumia Uganda. by Ssemaluulu, Paul Mukasa, Isingoma, Fenehansi, Mugavu, George

“…A mixed-methods research approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, was deemed highly relevant for this study. …”
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Electronic Marketing and Service Quality of on-Line Merchandisers: A Case Study of Jumia Uganda. by Ssemaluulu, Paul Mukasa, Isingoma, Fenehansi, Mugavu, George

“…A mixed-methods research approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, was deemed highly relevant for this study. …”
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體驗教育對建構大學生心理資本之研究 Effect of Experiential Education on College Students’ Psychological Capital Development by 陳淑媛 Shu-Yuan Chen, 許于仁 Yu-Ren Hsu

“…Quantitative data were collected from 31 valid responses submitted by 18 female and 13 male participants. 2. …”
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