DETECTION OF PANTON-VALENTINE LEUKOCIDIN (PVL) GENE AGAINST METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA) IN DIABETIC ULCER PATIENTS by Prisma Anjarlena, Suliati, Wisnu Istanto, Retno Sasongkowati

“…Method: Employing descriptive quantitative data analysis of PVL gene detection observations on ulcer swab of diabetes mellitus patients using the RT-PCR method. …”
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Short communication: Genomic prediction based on unbiased estimation of the genomic relationship matrix in pigs by M.Y. Li, L.Y. Shi, D.E. MacHugh, X.Q. Wang, J.J. Tian, L.G. Wang, Y.J. Deng, L.X. Wang, F.P. Zhao

“…The simulated dataset encompasses six traits, 900 quantitative trait loci, and 36 000 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). …”
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Quantifying the energy imbalance in hydrogen energy storage-assisted power systems under heat waves by Wenqian Yin, Kun Zhuang, Pei Kong, Pengcheng Fan, Jilei Ye, Yuping Wu, Xun Dou

“…On this basis, we establish a quantification model for evaluating future energy imbalance in the presence of upcoming HWs in a two-stage stochastic framework, where the first stage determines the Hydrogen amount to be pre-stored before the heatwave, and the second stage comprises scenario-wise operation during the heatwave considering impacts of heatwaves on multiple components, DR, and available energy storage from HES. …”
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Analysis and 3D modelling of percolated conductive networks in nanoparticle-based thin films by Stanislav Haviar, Benedikt Prifling, Tomáš Kozák, Kalyani Shaji, Tereza Košutová, Šimon Kos, Volker Schmidt, Jiří Čapek

“…Simulated resistivity values were compared with experimental measurements obtained from four-point probe resistivity measurements conducted under varying oxygen partial pressures at 150°C A discussion of the validity of the model and its ability to cover qualitatively and quantitatively the observed behaviour is included.…”
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Tribological characteristics of Al–Mg–Si–Cu alloy against die steel under elevated temperatures in simulated hot extrusion environment by Zhiwen Liu, Ming Zhang, Ping Yan, Xiao Liu, Luoxing Li

“…Compared with the large variation of adhesion friction coefficient during friction, shear friction stress can tend to be stable and is not affected by the change of contact area, which may can better characterize the adhesion frictional behavior of die interface in aluminum alloy hot extrusion. The quantitative relationship between temperature and steady shear friction stress was described by an inverse polynomial peak function.…”
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Industrial waste management using the rapid impact assessment matrix method for an industrial park by A.A. Shayesteh, O. Koohshekan, F. Khadivpour, M. Kian, R. Ghasemzadeh, M. Pazoki

“…Ultimately, the environmental score of each component for the scenarios was calculated using the rapid impact assessment matrix method, and the best scenario with the least environmental impacts was selected through a quantitative comparison. According to the results, scenario 3 (pyrolysis) and scenario 1 (recycling) were found to have the most negative impact and the most positive impact on the environment. …”
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Determination of the copy numbers of type A porcine endogenous retroviruses in domestic pigs and wild boars by R. B. Aitnazarov, N. S. Yudin, R. S. Kiril’chuk, N. N. Kochnev, S. P. Knyazev, M. I. Voevoda

“…The method of PERV A quantitation with SYBR Green allows detection of such animals and selection of Siberian minipigs for reduction of this index.…”
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Comparative Efficacy of NAFLD Therapies and Biomarker Associations: A Meta-Analysis Based on Liver Fat Content by Haoxiang Zhu, Ling Xu, Yinhua Lv, Juan Yang, Jihan Huang, Qingshan Zheng, Guang Ji, Lujin Li

“…Background and Aims: This study aims to conduct a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) therapeutics, utilizing magnetic resonance (MR)-detected liver fat content (LFC) as the efficacy endpoint, and to identify biomarkers correlated with changes in LFC based on published literature. …”
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Applying baseflow approach to the environmental flow needs of the Similkameen River Watershed in British Columbia, Canada by Hongli Chen, Qiang Li, Qiaoqiao Wang, Xuanjiao Chai, Yaping Wang

“…Using calibrated Eckhardt method, baseflow for 23 tributaries were derived allowing for quantification of EFN for spring, summer and fall-winter across tributaries by the EFNBF method. …”
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Modeling dynamics on the dance floor with directional swarmalators by Petri Toiviainen, Petri Toiviainen, Joshua S. Bamford, Joshua S. Bamford, Joshua S. Bamford, Marc R. Thompson, Marc R. Thompson

“…Our model aims to reflect the complex dynamics of collective movement, as well as rhythmic synchronization and gaze alignment. It establishes a quantitative framework to dissect how individuals on dance floors self-organize and generate emergent patterns in response to both musical stimuli and visual perception of other dancers. …”
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Exploring return to work barriers through the lens of model of human occupation. The NOW WHAT project by Kine Strømstad, Lisebet S. Skarpaas, Sturla I. Haslerud, Yeasir A. Alve, Jan Sandqvist, Randi W. Aas

“…The data were analysed with quantitative and qualitative content analysis. A deductive approach using the MOHO concepts guided the analysis process.Results The study generated 941 coded meaning units describing barriers for RTW, of which we were able to code 895 within the framework of MOHO. …”
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Compensatory increase in oxygen extraction fraction is associated with age-related cerebrovascular disease by John McFadden, Julian Matthews, Lauren Scott, Karl Herholz, Ben Dickie, Hamied Haroon, Oliver Sparasci, Saadat Ahmed, Natalia Kyrtata, Geoffrey J.M. Parker, Hedley C.A. Emsley, Joel Handley, Maélène Lohezic, Laura M. Parkes

“…These findings demonstrate the potential use of multi-delay time ASL and Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping for the early detection of cerebrovascular changes and provide evidence for compensatory increases in oxygen extraction in the presence of reduced blood flow.…”
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Psychological well-being, gender, and age-specific difference on objectively recorded smartphone screen time in Japanese adults: A regression and clustering analysis by Ryusei Nishi, Kenichiro Sagiyama, Hajime Suzuki, Marie Amitani, Haruka Amitani, Akihiro Asakawa

“…Although many scales can assess smartphone usage, they rely on respondents' subjective self-reports and suffer from considerable cognitive bias. Therefore, quantitative measurement of smartphone's recorded screen time is an effective way to assess smartphone usage. …”
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Demonstration of Participation Networks in Urban Transport Policy of Public and Private Sectors through Social Media: The Case of Bike-Sharing Pricing Strategy in China by Qian Ye, Xiaohong Chen, Hua Zhang, Junjie Cai, Kaan Ozbay

“…Using a network-based perspective and a case study of bike-sharing pricing strategies in China, this paper aims to quantitatively characterize the pattern and structure of multi-stakeholders engagement networks. …”
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Improved differential protection for two-terminal weak feed AC system considering negative sequence control coordination strategy by Junjie Hou, Qiangqiang Gao, Yanfang Fan, Guobing Song, Xiaofang Wu, Wentao Yang, Runbin Cao, Faxi Peng

“…On this basis, the adaptability of differential protection under TCS is analyzed, and the quantization function that can quantify the operation performance of differential protection is given. …”
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Understanding Patient Needs for Quality Health Services at Primary Healthcare After the Covid-19 Pandemic by Sudirman Sudirman, Saiful Ambodale, Niluh Desy Purnama Sari, Subardin. AB, Ni Kadek Armini

“…Methods: This study using a quantitative descriptive design influenced by Donabedian's quality framework, the study examined variables such as effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness, timeliness, safety, and equity. …”
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Monitoring of Land Subsidence and Analysis of Impact Factors in the Tianshan North Slope Urban Agglomeration by Xiaoqiang Yi, Lang Wang, Hui Ci, Ran Wang, Hui Yang, Zhaojin Yan

“…During the monitoring period, each administration experienced varying degrees of land subsidence or uplift processes. (3) Using GeoDetector to perform quantitative analyses, it was found that the hydrological environment is significant to land subsidence, and human activities, such as road network density and nighttime lighting, contribute the least to land subsidence, suggesting that it is related to the arid climate of the study area. …”
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Foetal Haemoglobin, Erythrocytes Containing Foetal Haemoglobin, and Hematological Features in Congolese Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia by L. Tshilolo, V. Summa, C. Gregorj, C. Kinsiama, J. A. Bazeboso, G. Avvisati, D. Labie

“…HbF levels were measured in 89 SCA patients (mean age 11.4 yrs) using a standard HPLC method. F cell quantitation was done in a second group of SCA patients (𝑛=42, mean age 8.9 yrs) and compared with a control group (𝑛=47, mean age 5 yrs). …”
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Can Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Microvessel Density Be Used as Prognostic Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yibaina Wang, Xiaoping Yao, Jie Ge, Fulan Hu, Yashuang Zhao

“…Corresponding results were obtained from quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of clinicopathological. …”
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MAC30 Knockdown Inhibits Proliferation and Enhance Apoptosis of Gastric Cancer by Suppressing Wnt/β-Cateninsignaling Pathway by Xiaohong Wu, Yong Zhang, Junping Guo, Xun Yan, Li Shen, Jianping Zhou, Jun Zhao, Min Zhuang, Zhihong Cao

“…Upregulation of meningioma-associated protein (MAC30) has been found in many solid tumors and can regulate the proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis of different tumor cells. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to detect the expression of MAC30 in 68 patients with gastric cancer and their adjacent tissues. …”
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