Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing of Metronidazole and Clindamycin against Gardnerella vaginalis in Planktonic and Biofilm Formation by Ting Li, Zhan Zhang, Fengjuan Wang, Yuanhui He, Xiaonan Zong, Huihui Bai, Zhaohui Liu

“…The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for metronidazole and clindamycin was evaluated by antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The minimum biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) was evaluated by the biofilm inhibition assay. …”
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Different post-pancreatectomy glucagon responses to a meal test between surgical approaches by Tsuguka Matsuda, Natsumi Himeno, Akira Nakashima, Naoya Nakagawa, Toshihiko Kohashi, Dan Kawamori, Nozomu Kamei

“…We evaluated glucagon and insulin secretion using a liquid meal tolerance test before and after pancreatectomy in patients scheduled to undergo pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) or distal pancreatectomy (DP). …”
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Understanding exposure risk using soil testing and GIS around an abandoned asbestos mine by Abhijeet V. Jadhav, Nilesh Gawde, Ramesh Veerappan, Yeyong Choi, Arthur L. Frank

“…Findings: The soil sample testing indicated that, out of 16 soil samples from residential areas, 12 showed the presence of chrysotile asbestos. …”
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Analysis and Prediction of Body Test Results Based on Improved Backpropagation Neural Network Algorithm by Zhanju Ma, Yao Wang

“…Using the relevant data of college students’ physical fitness test and sports performance as the object of research, a BP neural network model is developed to predict performance. …”
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Reliability and Validity of the Y-balance Test in Young Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain by Yousef Alshehre, Khalid Alkhathami, Kelli Brizzolara, Mark Weber, Sharon Wang-Price

“…# Background Individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) may demonstrate reduced ability to perform dynamic tasks due to fear of additional pain and injury in response to the movement. The Y-balance test (YBT) is a functional and inexpensive test used with various populations. …”
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Reliability and Differences Between Sexes in Landing Mechanics when Performing the Lateral Bound Test by Andy Waldhelm, Sydney Allen, Lacy Grand, Carolyn Bopp, Kristian Foster, Ginger Muckridge, Neil Schwarz

“…Intra-rater reliability was determined to be excellent for all variables (ICC>0.96). In contrast, the test-retest reliability had greater disparity. Test-retest reliability ranged from poor (ICC = 0.47) to excellent (ICC > 0.90). …”
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Fatigue Failure Results for Multi-Axial versus Uniaxial Stress Screen Vibration Testing by Wayne E. Whiteman, Morris S. Berman

“…To date, the failure potential and prediction between simultaneous multi-axial versus sequentially applied uniaxial vibration stress screen testing has been the subject of great debate. In most applications, current vibration tests are done by sequentially applying uniaxial excitation to the test specimen along three orthogonal axes. …”
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Reliability of Goniometric Techniques for Measuring Hip Flexor Length Using the Modified Thomas Test by Kira Eimiller, Emma Stoddard, Briana Janes, Mason Smith, Andrew Vincek

“…# Background The modified Thomas test (MTT) is commonly used to assess the flexibility of hip musculature, including the iliopsoas, rectus femoris, and tensor fascia latae. …”
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Comparison of Performance on the Clock Drawing Test Using Three Different Scales in Dialysis Patients by Taim Abdullah Muayqil, Ahmad Raed Tarakji, Abdullah Mohammad Khattab, Nasser Talal Balbaid, Ahmad Mohedeen Al-Dawalibi, Sami Ahmed Alqarni, Reema Ali Hazazi, Mohammed H. Alanazy

“…Background. The clock drawing test (CDT) is frequently used to detect changes in cognition. …”
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Applicability of TB-LAMP test for diagnosis of pulmonary TB among HIV-positive individuals by B. Muriithi, M.M. Bundi, T. Moriyasu, A. Ahmed, M. Mwamzuka, M. Karama, S. Kaneko

“…The TB-LAMP assay was performed alongside routine TB diagnostic methods, including the Xpert assay and smear microscopy, to evaluate discrepancies in test results and associated factors. RESULTS: A total of 903 patients were enrolled in the study. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization Design and Experimental Investigation on the Axial Flow Pump with Orthogonal Test Approach by Yuquan Zhang, Yanhe Xu, Yuan Zheng, E. Fernandez-Rodriguez, Aoran Sun, Chunxia Yang, Jue Wang

“…A multiobjective optimization technique based on the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and the orthogonal test is proposed to reduce the pressure pulsation in this paper. …”
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Development and Field Testing of a Suspended Mulberry Branch Harvesting and Stubble Cutting Machine by Tianhong Liu, Yunpeng Yan, Haitao Sui, Fuyang Tian, Yinfa Yan, Bo Zhao, Zhanhua Song

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Airborne Ultrafine Particle and Acute Physiological Effects during Maximal Aerobic Power Test by Angelo Rodio, Francesco Misiti, Alessandro Zagaglia, Luca Stabile, Giorgio Buonanno, Luigi Fattorini

“…Methods Male recreational cyclists performed tests in a manner randomized crossover in two environmental conditions: low (environmental noise exposure) and high ultrafine particle concentration. …”
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Non-Destructive Testing of the Quality of Wooden Columns in Zeng Jingyi’s Ancient Wooden Structures by Jing Yang, Shaojie Wu, Yingcai Fang, Benhuan Xu, Zheng Wang

“…The static mechanical performance tests substantiated the precision and dependability of the CT scanning, pilot nail testing, and stress wave analysis in evaluating the wooden columns’ quality. …”
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Non-invasive Evaluation of Electromechanical Transmission in Patients with Hypertensive Response to Exercise Stress Test by Ahmet Ferhat KAYA, Mehmet Hasan OZDIL, Cemalettin YILMAZ, Raif KILIC, Mehmet OZBEK, Hasan KAYA

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Missed Testing Opportunities for HIV Screening and Early Diagnosis in an Urban Tertiary Care Center by Joseph DeRose, Jason Zucker, David Cennimo, Shobha Swaminathan

“…The two most common locations of a missed testing opportunity were the hospital ED (45%) and subspecialty clinics (37%). …”
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The Use and Economic Value of the 3K SNP Genomic Test for Calves on Dairy Farms by Albert De Vries, David T. Galligan, John B. Cole

“…The availability of genomic tests is rapidly changing genetics in the dairy industry. …”
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Evaluating User Response to In-Car Haptic Feedback Touchscreens Using the Lane Change Test by Matthew J. Pitts, Lee Skrypchuk, Tom Wellings, Alex Attridge, Mark A. Williams

“…A dual-task approach was applied, using the Lane Change Test as the driving task and realistic automotive use case touchscreen tasks. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Coupling of Model Test for Nuclear Waste Disposal by Yu-Ping Wang, Zhe Wang, Fa-Cheng Yi, Lei Fu, Ying Luo

“…This article presents a simulation of a long-term retardation performance Mock-up test of the multi-field coupling of buffer materials, with the aim to study the thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) processes occurring in the engineered barrier system of a high-level waste (HLW) repository. …”
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CATHARE Assessment of Natural Circulation in the PKL Test Facility during Asymmetric Cooldown Transients by Anis Bousbia Salah, Jacques Vlassenbroeck

“…Results of the CATHARE code calculations related to asymmetric cooldown tests in the PKL facility are presented. …”
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