Miniaturized-specimen creep testing: an alternative for evaluating the remaining life of Cr-Mo steel components by Heloisa Cunha Furtado, Fernanda Figueiredo Martins dos Santos, Leonardo Sales Araújo, Levi de Oliveira Bueno

“…The results of this study confirm the applicability of miniaturized-specimen creep testing for the reliable estimation of the materials’ remaining life. …”
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An Integrated Test-Based Nonlinear Aeroelastic Analysis Method to Freeplay-Induced Limit-Cycle Oscillations by Yukai Sun, Zhigang Wu, Chao Yang, Xiangyu Wang, Chuansheng Wang

“…Based on the characteristics of the structure, a low-speed nonlinear flutter wing-aileron model that considers both the linear flutter test and the nonlinear limit-cycle oscillation test with aileron rotational freeplay is designed. …”
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Two-Stage Over-the-Air (OTA) Test Method for LTE MIMO Device Performance Evaluation by Ya Jing, Xu Zhao, Hongwei Kong, Steve Duffy, Moray Rumney

“…Parallel studies are underway in COST2100, CTIA, and 3GPP RAN WG4. The major test challenge for MIMO OTA is how to create a repeatable scenario which accurately reflects the MIMO antenna radiation performance in a realistic wireless propagation environment. …”
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Introducing the non-invasive prenatal test for trisomy 21 in Belgium: a cost-consequences analysis by Mattias Neyt, Frank Hulstaert, Wilfried Gyselaers

“…Using a cut-off risk of 1:300 for T21, about 5% of all pregnant women are referred for definitive prenatal diagnosis using an invasive test, at a sensitivity of (only) 72.5%. The sensitivity and specificity of the non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) are over 99% but come at a cost of €460 (£373) per test. …”
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Enhancing accuracy and efficiency in upper extremity disability assessments: development and testing of a desktop application by Emre Ozmen, Gamze Gül Güleç, Hazal İzol Özmen, Melih Civan, Esra Circi, Serdar Yuksel, Alican Baris

“…Statistical analysis, including the Shapiro–Wilk and Independent t-test/Mann–Whitney U-tests, was conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics to compare the app-assisted and manual assessment methods regarding time and rating’. …”
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Use of Expectation Disconfirmation Theory to Test Patient Satisfaction with Asynchronous Telemedicine for Diabetic Retinopathy Detection by Christina I. Serrano, Vishal Shah, Michael D. Abràmoff

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Fine-Needle Pricking Test of the Parathyroid Gland during Thyroid Surgery in Predicting Parathyroid Function by Ying-Jun Wu, Jian-Biao Wang, Fei-Bo Li, Lei Jin, Liang Zhou, Lei Xie

“…This study aimed to evaluate the fine-needle pricking (FNP) test in predicting parathyroid gland function. Methods. …”
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Amphotericin B Encapsulation in Polymeric Nanoparticles: Toxicity Insights via Cells and Zebrafish Embryo Testing by Magno Maciel-Magalhães, Renata Jurema Medeiros, Nayara Cecília do Couto Guedes, Thais Morais de Brito, Gabriele Fátima de Souza, Beatriz Rodrigues Canabarro, Fausto Klabund Ferraris, Fábio Coelho Amendoeira, Helvécio Vinicius Antunes Rocha, Beatriz Ferreira de Carvalho Patricio, Isabella Fernandes Delgado

“…Zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>) embryos were used as a valuable model for toxicity testing, especially because of their genetic similarity to humans and standardized developmental assessments. …”
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Trastuzumab in Esophagogastric Cancer: HER2-Testing and Treatment Reality outside Clinical Studies in Germany by Kirsten Merx, Manuel Barreto Miranda, Lenka Kellermann, Ulrich Mahlknecht, Oliver Lange, Michael Gonnermann, Ralf-Dieter Hofheinz

“…Special focus was on frequency and quality of HER2-testing and trends in drug use in combination with trastuzumab. …”
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Blood Harmane Concentrations in 497 Individuals Relative to Coffee, Cigarettes, and Food Consumption on the Morning of Testing by Elan D. Louis, Pam Factor-Litvak, Marina Gerbin, Wendy Jiang, Wei Zheng

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Influence of Load Test Scale on Prediction of Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Aggregate Pier Reinforced Clay by Sung-Ha Baek, Taeho Bong

“…In this study, multiple linear regression analyses were performed for field and laboratory load tests, and the effects of the load test scale on bearing capacity prediction were identified. …”
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Research on Small Sample Nonlinear Cointegration Test and Modeling Based on the LS-SVM Optimized by PSO by Jungang Du

“…Based on the judgment of the type of cointegration test relationship, the test of the nonlinear cointegration test relationship of small samples is realized, and the NECM for predicting the ship maintenance cost index is established as well, which is compared with the VAR model of linear vector. …”
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Research on Wideband Differential-Mode Current Injection Testing Technique Based on Directional Coupling Device by Xiaodong Pan, Guanghui Wei, Xinfu Lu, Lisi Fan, Xing Zhou

“…This paper presents a new kind of differential-mode current injection test method. The equal response voltage on the cable or the antenna port of the equipment under test (EUT) is regarded as equivalent principle for radiation and injection test. …”
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Soil Test Phosphorus Recovery from Livestock Manures Compared with Inorganic Fertilizer in Soil Incubations by J. Craig Miller, T. Astatkie, Ali Madani

“…This paper compared dairy and hen manure P recovery relative to fertilizer P recovery for two Nova Scotia soils with different antecedent soil test P (STP), incubated for 5, 15, 30, 60, and 110 days. …”
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Testing rTMS-Induced Neuroplasticity: A Single Case Study of Focal Hand Dystonia by Sonia Betti, Andrea Spoto, Umberto Castiello, Luisa Sartori

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Comparison of European Standard Patch Test Results of 330 Patients from an Occupational Diseases Hospital by Özge Gündüz, Aslı Aytekin, Engin Tutkun, Hınç Yılmaz

“…Herein, we aim to identify the demographic characteristics and occupation of patients with early diagnosis of occupational CD and compare patch test results. Materials and Methods. The study included 330 patients referred to our clinic between April 2009 and April 2011 and who were patch-tested with 28-allergen European Standard Test. …”
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Timing theoretical-practical test method in Anatomy subject. Ten years of a pedagogical novelty. by Armando Hidalgo de Paz

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A Qualitative Review of Balance and Strength Performance in Healthy Older Adults: Impact for Testing and Training by Urs Granacher, Thomas Muehlbauer, Markus Gruber

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Performances and determinants of proficiency testing in clinical laboratory services at comprehensive specialized hospitals, northwest Ethiopia by Negesse Cherie, Teshiwal Deress, Maereg Wolde, Bisrat Birke Teketelew, Mebratu Tamir, Abiy Ayele Angelo, Amare Mekuanint Terekegne, Elias Chane, Mesele Nigus, Dereje Mengesha Berta, Kasaw Adane

“…Abstract Proficiency testing (PT) is an impartial laboratory performance-evaluating system using an independent body. …”
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Analytical Analysis and Field Test Investigation of Consolidation for CCSG Pile Composite Foundation in Soft Clay by Jin Yu, Yanyan Cai, Zhibo Qi, Yunfei Guan, Shiyu Liu, Bingxiong Tu

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