The pipB Gene as Target for Development of Detection Method of Pathogenic Bacteria Salmonella typhi Using Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction by Muktiningsih Nurjayadi, Gusti Angieta Putri, Ananda Indah Putri Sihombing, Puan Aqila Azizah, Anisa Fitriyanti, Royna Rahma Musie, Helzi Angelina, Grace, Agus Setiawan, Dandy Akbar Juliansyah, Jefferson Lynford Declan, Gladys Indira Putri, Siti Fatimah, Adinda Myra Amalia Putri, Vira Saamia, Irma Ratna Kartika, Fera Kurniadewi, Shyi-Tien Chen, Bassam Abomoelak, Hesham A. El Enshasy

“…Based on the results, Salmonella typhi pipB primer successfully detected Salmonella typhi bacteria DNA rapidly, specifically, and sensitively using the real-time polymerase chain reaction method. …”
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Electron Impact Ionization and Partial Ionization Cross Sections of Plasma-Relevant SiCl_<i>x</i> (x = 1–3) Molecules by Savinder Kaur, Ajay Kumar Arora, Kasturi Lal Baluja, Anand Bharadvaja

“…The electron-impact ionization and partial ionization cross sections are reported for few silicon-chlorine molecules using semi-empirical methods. The partial ionization cross sections are determined using a modified version of the binary-encounter-Bethe model. …”
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Two-Dimensional Spatial Variation Analysis and Correction Method for High-Resolution Wide-Swath Spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Imaging by Zhenyu Hou, Pin Li, Zehua Zhang, Zhuo Yun, Feng He, Zhen Dong

“…Finally, the effectiveness and applicability of the proposed method are validated through both simulation experiments and real data experiments.…”
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Godunov-type scheme for air–water transient pipe flow considering variable heat transfer and laboratorial validation by Ling Zhou, Qian-Xun Chen, Yun-Jie Li, Rui-Lin Feng, Zi-Jian Xue

“…Importantly, the related heat transfer coefficient is variable and determined by mechanism formula of media characteristics, which is obviously different from the constant heat transfer coefficient in conventional model relying on the trial-and-error method and experimental data. …”
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Approximation of the first passage time density of a Wiener process to an exponentially decaying boundary by two-piecewise linear threshold. Application to neuronal spiking activit... by Massimiliano Tamborrino

“…The first passage time density of a diffusion process to a time varying threshold is of primary interest in different fields. …”
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A novel method for predicting the geochemical composition of tailings with laboratory field and hyperspectral airborne data using a regression and classification-based approach by Yaron Ogen, Michael Denk, Cornelia Glaesser, Holger Eichstaedt

“…However, numerous studies have demonstrated that model performance is highly dependent on a range of environmental factors, such as spatio-temporal fluctuations of moisture, sensor type, sample variability, preprocessing methods, and model selection. These factors can impact prediction results, leading to erroneous comparisons across lab, field, or imaging models. …”
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Comparative analysis of capillary threshold pressure measurement techniques: mercury intrusion porosimetry vs. innovative measuring tool for carbon storage by Ahsan Nabi Soomro, Łukasz Anioł, Mateusz Kudasik, Karol Dąbrowski, Stanisław Nagy

“…In this research, we conducted a comparative analysis of two methods for measuring threshold pressure: the traditional mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), which operates under different fluid dynamics, and a new gas-water/brine system (e.g., CO2-water) using novel equipment. …”
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Defining critical SOC/clay thresholds for soil health in boreal croplands using satellite-based NDVI proxies for productivity and resilience by Jaakko Heikkinen, Riikka Keskinen, Kari Ylivainio

“…In this study, we developed a method to define a critical threshold value for SOC/clay ratio on the basis of crop productivity and resilience. …”
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How do neighborhood environments impact adolescent health: a comprehensive study from subjective and objective perspectives using machine learning method by Jie Sheng, Zhenhai Xiang, Pengfei Ban

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A systematic review of studies eliciting willingness-to-pay per quality-adjusted life year: does it justify CE threshold? by Khachapon Nimdet, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Kittaya Vichansavakul, Surachat Ngorsuraches

“…Most studies (92.85%) used contingent valuation method, while only one study used discrete choice experiments. …”
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Prolonged noise exposure-induced auditory threshold shifts in wistar rats: Proposal of an experimental exposure protocol based on noise dose by Ana Carolina Odorizzi Zica, Gabriela Ribeiro Novanta, Maria Luiza Queiroz Sampaio, Rafael Rocha de Andrade, Lucieny Silva Martins Serra, André Luiz Lopes Sampaio

“…Methods: The sample consisted of 6 male Wistar rats. …”
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Association of proteinuria threshold in pre-eclampsia with maternal and perinatal outcomes: a nested case control cohort of high risk women. by Kate Bramham, Carlos E Poli-de-Figueiredo, Paul T Seed, Annette L Briley, Lucilla Poston, Andrew H Shennan, Lucy C Chappell

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To evaluate occurrence of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes with different thresholds of proteinuria (300-499 mg and ≥500 mg/24 hours) in pre-eclamptic women, comparing outcomes against women with chronic and gestational hypertension.…”
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Estimation of therapeutic threshold for tuberculosis using adapted nominal group technique and clinical vignettes in clinical and community settings in Southern Africa by Alfred Kipyegon Keter, Alastair Van Heerden, Tom Decroo, Tom Boyles, Shannon Bosman, Thandanani Madonsela, Lindani Innocent Msimango, Lenika Naiken, Carlos Kiyan, Mashaete Kamele, Irene Ayakaka, Klaus Reither, Bart Karl Mario Jacobs, Lutgarde Lynen

“…Methods: We enrolled health professionals involved in the routine management of TB patients in South Africa and Lesotho. …”
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The relationship between individualised speed thresholds and changes in aerobic fitness in elite professional youth soccer players. A case study by Ronan KAVANAGH, Kevin McDAID, David RHODES, Jill ALEXANDER, Damian HARPER, Rafael OLIVEIRA, Kieran BERRY, Mark CONNOR, Piotr ZMIJEWSKI, Ryland MORGANS

“…Background: This study aimed to examine the dose-response relationship between training load and aspects of physical fitness in English Premier League (EPL) U23 soccer players. Materials and Methods: Seven male EPL U23 outfield soccer players (age 20.1±1.1 years) participated in this study and performed the Bronco test on five occasions within one season. …”
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Health economic evaluation of gene replacement therapies: methodological issues and recommendations by Samuel Aballéa, Katia Thokagevistk, Rimma Velikanova, Steven Simoens, Lieven Annemans, Fernando Antonanzas, Pascal Auquier, Clément François, Frank-Ulrich Fricke, Daniel Malone, Aurélie Millier, Ulf Persson, Stavros Petrou, Omar Dabbous, Maarten Postma, Mondher Toumi

“…Objective: To provide recommendations for addressing previously identified key challenges in health economic evaluations of Gene Replacement Therapies (GRTs), including: 1) the assessment of clinical effectiveness; 2) the valuation of health outcomes; 3) the time horizon and extrapolation of effects beyond trial duration; 4) the estimation of costs; 5) the selection of appropriate discount rates; 6) the incorporation of broader elements of value; and 7) affordability. Methods: A literature review on economic evaluations of GRT was performed. …”
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Risk characterization for silica-related silicosis and lung cancer in communities adjacent to sand and gravel extraction facilities: examining limitations in our current risk metho... by Anthony J. Russell, Kenneth A. Mundt, Andrew Maier

“…All studies showed increased silicosis risks above various estimated thresholds. To explore the potential difference between silicosis and lung cancer risks at the general population level, a linear regression for lung cancer risk and cumulative exposure to RCS was performed. …”
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Effect of an Applied Magnetic Field on Joule Heating-Induced Thermal Convection by Anupam M. Hiremath, Harunori N. Yoshikawa, Innocent Mutabazi

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Design and Test of Real-Time Detection System for Cleaning Loss of Rapeseed Harvester by Yao Yang, Min Zhang, Tao Jiang, Gang Wang, Lan Jiang

“…Aiming to address the problem of low recognition accuracy in the current cleaning loss detection system of rapeseed harvesters, a rapeseed cleaning loss detection system was developed using the energy distinction method based on the principle of impact piezoelectricity. …”
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Selection of a Critical Chloride Level for Full Probabilistic Modelling by Frank Papworth, Carmen Andrade, Federica Lollini

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Assessing chemical pollution with biomonitoring approaches in streams and rivers: a critical review by Ariane Moulinec, Jens Arle, Henner Hollert, Sarah Hörchner, Sarah Johann, Cornelia Kienle, Matthias Oetken, Andrea Sundermann

“…Abstract Many rivers and streams are affected by chemical pollution, yet current chemical monitoring methods are limited for technical and economic reasons. …”
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