A hybrid deep learning air pollution prediction approach based on neighborhood selection and spatio-temporal attention by Gang Chen, Shen Chen, Dong Li, Cai Chen

“…It demonstrates superior fitting accuracy and predictive performance. Quantitatively, the proposed KSC-ConvLSTM approach reduces the root mean square error (RMSE) by 4.216–8.458 for prediction averages of 1–12 h of PM2.5 in Beijing, compared with the benchmark approach. …”
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Basis for the Age-related Decline in Intestinal Mucosal Immunity by Douglas L. Schmucker, Robert L. Owen, Robert Outenreath, Karine Thoreux

“…Little is known about how the differentiation of immunoglobulin A (IgA) plasma cells in Peyer's patches (PPs) and their subsequent homing to the small intestinal lamina propria (LP) is affected by aging. Quantitative immunohistochemical analyses demonstrated a 2-fold increase in the number of IgA+ cells in the PPs, coupled with significant declines in the numbers of IgA+ and antibody-positive cells in the intestinal LP of senescent rats compared to young adult animals. …”
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Quantifying Podocyte Number in a Small Sample Size of Glomeruli with CUBIC to Evaluate Podocyte Depletion of db/db Mice by Jiaoyu Shi, Yuan Hu, Guangze Shao, Yixiang Zhu, Zhonghua Zhao, Yanyong Xu, Zhigang Zhang, Huijuan Wu

“…These findings indicated that precise quantification of podocyte number could judge the progression of diabetic kidney disease. …”
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Muscle-Bone Interactions in Chinese Men and Women Aged 18–35 Years by Meihua Su, Zhaojing Chen, Breanne Baker, Samuel Buchanan, Debra Bemben, Michael Bemben

“…Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) assessed body composition, lumbar spine, and hip areal BMD (aBMD) variables and peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) assessed cortical and trabecular volumetric BMD (vBMD) and bone strength. …”
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Eccentric indices based QSPR evaluation of drugs for schizophrenia treatment by Muneeba Mansha, Sarfraz Ahmad, Zahid Raza

“…In general, with the use of the quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR), topological indices are numerical values that are connected to the chemical drug structures and are used to predict their reactivity, stability, and properties. …”
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Government Support and Local Residents’ Behavior in E-waste Management: Evidence from Thailand by Peeranart Kiddee, Somsiri Decharat, Suttiporn Bunmak

“…This study investigates government support; local residents' perceptions, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to e-waste management; and collaborative governance in southern Thailand. Employing both quantitative and qualitative methods, this research involves expert government officers who are well versed in e-waste management and local residents. …”
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Temporal bone pneumatization: A scoping review on the growth and size of mastoid air cell system with age. by Okikioluwa Stephen Aladeyelu, Kehinde Samuel Olaniyi, Samuel Oluwaseun Olojede, Wonder-Boy Eumane Mbatha, Andile Lindokuhle Sibiya, Carmen Olivia Rennie

“…Eligibility criteria guided the study selection, and eligible studies were subjected to appraisal using screening and quantitative criteria of mixed-method appraisal tool. …”
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Harnessing competitive advantage: A resource-based perspective on sustainable business performance in tourism villages by Prof. Dr. Sri Setyo Iriani, Nuswantara Dian Anita, Pribadi Farid, Sukardani Puspita Sari, Nugrohoseno Dwiarko, Junianta Reynaldi Dwi

“…A total of 383 research respondents were obtained from distributing questionnaires. Using a quantitative approach, this study analyzed the relationship between VRIN resource and non-VRIN resource variables on competitive advantage, which then affects business performance Findings – The research of the study shows that VRIN resources significantly influence competitive advantage, which then affects business performance. …”
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Gambaran Penerapan Kode Etik Kedokteran Indonesia pada Dokter Umum di Puskesmas di Kota Padang by Rieke Arya Putri, Rahmatina B. Herman, Yulistini .

“…Intense competition along side complaints from the medical community can degrade the image and dignity of the medical profession. This study used quantitative descriptive design using a questionnaire of Indonesian Reflection Code of Ethics to general practitioner in community health centers in Padang. …”
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Urban Park Planning for Sustainability: Resident Insights from China’s Major Cities by Biao He, Siyu Wang, Qian Xiong, Zheng Zhao, Yilei Hou

“…This study confirms the effectiveness of combining traditional methods with spatial perception analysis for quantitatively evaluating residents’ spatial perception, and provides useful references for the sustainable planning and management of urban parks.…”
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Decreased Breg/Th17 Ratio Improved the Prognosis of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis by Xue Bing, Liang Linlang, Chen Keyan

“…Real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry were applied to determine the expression of Breg cells-related cytokines IL-10 and Th17 cell transcription factor RORγT. …”
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An exploration of the research framework for the coupling of farmland and rural residential land use transition under the perspective of spatial production by LI Jingjing, FENG Yingbin, GU Lei, LI Yue

“…Firstly, there is a need for quantitative measurement of implicit forms. Secondly, it is important to quantify the multiple nested relationships and effects among sending, receiving, and spillover systems under the perspective of telecoupling from the system viewpoint. …”
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Coverage and effectiveness of conditional cash transfer for people with drug resistant tuberculosis in Zimbabwe: A mixed methods study. by Collins Timire, Charles Sandy, Rashida A Ferrand, Regina Mubau, Peter Shiri, Obert Mbiriyawanda, Fredrick Mbiba, Rein M G J Houben, Debora Pedrazzoli, Virginia Bond, Nicola Foster, Katharina Kranzer

“…A total of 481 people were included in the quantitative study. Of these, 53% (254/481) received CCT at some point during treatment. …”
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Cutting-edge technologies: Biofuel innovations in marine propulsion systems to lower black carbon emissions by Sivasubramanian Manikandan, Sundaram Vickram, Yuvarajan Devarajan

“…Lifecycle assessments show greenhouse gases (GHG) emission reductions of up to 75 % when biofuels displace heavy fuel oil (HFO) in terms of quantitative measurements. Increased biofuel scalability to marine fuel applications is due in part to technological advancements, such as catalytic cracking of lignocellulosic biomass and microbial fermentation of seaweed. …”
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Comparative Pharmacokinetic Studies of Four Ginsenosides in Rat Plasma by UPLC-MS/MS after Oral Administration of Panax quinquefolius-Acorus gramineus and Panax quinquefolius Extra... by Hailong Xie, Dongxue Wang, Wenjun Zhang, Xinjia Yan, Ying Zhao

“…The lower limit of quantification was 3.6 ng/mL for Rb1, 1.6 ng/mL for Rb2, 1.2 ng/mL for Rd, and 2.5 ng/mL for Re. …”
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Program for Providing Iron Tablets in Schools and Reducing the Incidence of Anemia among Adolescent Girls in Padang City by Rita Asriyanti, Azrimaidaliza Azrimaidaliza, Frima Elda, Khiky Dwinatrana

“…Methods: A mixed-methods approach was utilized, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques. A cross-sectional design assessed the relationship between iron tablet distribution and anemia prevalence. …”
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Sociometric network analysis in illicit drugs research: A scoping review. by Naomi Zakimi, Alissa Greer, Martin Bouchard, Arshpreet Dhillon, Alison Ritter

“…Studies were summarized quantitatively and qualitatively using a data-charting form and a description of the studies' main topics.…”
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Antibacterial Activity of Eight Medicinal Plants from the Traditional Pharmacopoeia of Niger by Mahamane Idi Issa Abdoulahi, Melogmo Dongmo Yanick Kevin, Tchokouaha Yamthe Lauve Rachel, Hama Hamadou Habibou, Bakasso Sahabi, Alio Sanda Abdelkader, Fabrice Fekam Boyom, Ilagouma Amadou Tidjani

“…Phytochemical screening was performed using colorimetry, while the quantification of total polyphenols, total flavonoids, and total tannins was determined by spectrophotometry. …”
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Evaluation of Procalcitonin, C-Reactive Protein, and Interleukin-6 as Early Markers for Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis by Emad A. Morad, Rehab A. Rabie, Mohamed A. Almalky, Manar G. Gebriel

“…Measurements of CRP using the immunoturbidimetry method, PCT using fluorescence immunoassay quantitative method, and IL-6 using commercially available ELISA kit were done to all enrolled neonates. …”
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WORDS ARE LIFE. WRITTEN MEMORIES IN THE HOSPICE EXPERIENCE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY by Pieralba Chiarlone, Silvio Giono-Calvetto, Flavia Lena, Gaetano Giuseppe Saita, Roberta Maci, Giovanni Moruzzi, Salvatore Bonanno

“…Results This study presents the results of the first stage of the work, in which we quantified word repetition and analysed the representativeness of words with higher redundancy, comparing them over the two decades. The quantitative analysis allowed us to detect that the two most frequently used words were life and thank you: undoubtedly two words with a positive connotation that is confirmed over time, while negative words such as suffering, illness, death and pain are used less overall. …”
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