Development of a transportable High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph with Ultraviolet detection and a method for the rapid analysis of 13 carbonyl compounds hydrazones by Audrey Grandjean, Anaïs Becker, Mathilde Mascles, Franck Amiet, Jean-Philippe Amiet, Damien Bazin, Stéphane Le Calvé

“…This study proposes a simultaneous analysis of 13 carbonyl compounds, according to the ISO 16,000–3 reference method, adapted for a novel transportable High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) system. …”
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Factors that support home deaths for patients receiving at-home palliative and end-of-life care: a sequential mixed-methods explanatory study by Kelley Kilpatrick, Émilie Allard, Mira Jabbour, Eric Tchouaket

“…This study aimed to identify factors associated with remaining at home and home death for patients receiving PEoLC. Methods A sequential mixed-methods explanatory study (QUANT + QUAL) was conducted. …”
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An expanded method for malaria parasite genetic surveillance using targeted nanopore sequencing [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] by Alexandria J. R. Harrott, Richard D. Pearson, Collins M. Morang'a, Ahmed Osumanu, Mona-Liza Sakyi, Fagdéba David Bara, Enock K. Amoako, Kess Rowe, Myra Hosmillo, Gordon A. Awandare, Yaw Aniweh, Ian Goodfellow, Francis Zeukeng, Lucas N. Amenga-Etego, Cristina V. Ariani, William L. Hamilton

“…In summary, we describe an updated nanopore-based method for malaria molecular surveillance, including detailed consideration of quality control processes and SOPs. …”
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Standardization and validation of a novel reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction method for detecting virulent strains of the infectious bursal disease virus by Vladimir Longa-Bobadilla, Phillip Ormeño-Vásquez, Manuel Criollo-Orozco, Luis Tataje-Lavanda, Katherine Huamán-Gutierrez, Ángela Montalván, Mirko Zimic, Manolo Fernández-Sanchez, Manolo Fernández-Díaz

“…However, due to the constant necessity for the discrimination between already prevalent vaccine strains and new pathogenic strains of this virus, it becomes imperative to have an immediate molecular method targeting a consensus sequence to achieve this task using field samples to reduce costs. …”
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Determinants of doctor-doctor relationships among academic and clinical staff at a university hospital, Cairo, Egypt: a mixed method study by Shaimaa Samy Yousef, Maha El Gaafary, Sahar Mohamed Sabbour, Sally Adel Hakim, Yosra S. Abd El-Ghaffar, Abeer Hassan Ahmed, Omar Matar, Hoda I. Fahim

“…Abstract Background Good work boosts mental health, self-esteem, and earnings, while physicians are more likely to experience burnout and dissatisfaction with work-life balance, leading to decreased productivity. …”
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Therapeutic vancomycin monitoring: a comparative analysis of high-performance liquid chromatography and chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay methods in liver transplant recip... by Soha Azadi, Seyed Soroush Jalali, Seyed Soroush Jalali, Soliman Mohammadi-Samani, Soliman Mohammadi-Samani, Parisa Ghasemiyeh, Parisa Ghasemiyeh, Bita Geramizadeh, Bita Geramizadeh, Hamed Nikoupour, Hamed Nikoupour, Afsaneh Vazin, Mojtaba Shafiekhani, Mojtaba Shafiekhani, Mojtaba Shafiekhani

“…The study included 34 adult LTRs on vancomycin treatment, excluding those with hypersensitivity, chronic kidney disease, burn injuries, or receiving phenytoin. Blood samples were collected at different intervals post-vancomycin administration and analyzed using both CMIA and HPLC methods.ResultsHPLC demonstrated superior accuracy and precision in measuring vancomycin concentrations, particularly in identifying patients with vancomycin-induced nephrotoxicity. …”
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Development and Validation of an HPLC-MS/MS Method for the Simultaneous Quantification of Vitexin and Isovitexin in Rabbit Plasma: Pharmacokinetic Insights on a Microcapsule Formul... by Duc Tuan Nguyen, Trung Nguyen Nguyen Le, Duc Kien Ngo, Hien Minh Khuu, Khang Thien Tran, Hoang Thanh Le, Hung Viet Tran, Truong-Thang Nguyen Phan, Vo Thi Kim Khuyen, Han Hoang Do, Nhu Huynh Mai, Quan Minh Le

“…The analytical approach developed underwent validation in terms of system suitability, specificity, selectivity, LLOQ of 2 ng/mL, linearity (2.0–200 ng/mL, R² > 0.99), accuracy (the intra- and inter-day from 94 to 110% with the relative standard deviations no more than 8.7%, precision with the recoveries from 97% to 102%, matrix effect (90–100%), carry-over, dilution integrity (2 times), and stability at room and frozen temperature for up to 1 month, and all the parameters met FDA and EMA requirements for bioanalytical methods. …”
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Crafting a Successful Seller-Customer Relationship for Sports Product: AHP Fuzzy Approach by Saeed Sadeghi Boroujerdi, Maizaitulaidawati Md Husin, Hossein Mansouri, Ali Alavi

“…Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the criteria of successful salespersons, which is important to enhance in store customer experience. Method: Employed two phase sequential exploratory design, qualitative and quantitative data were collected using purposive sampling technique. …”
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Current experience and future potential of facilitating access to digital NHS primary care services in England: the Di-Facto mixed-methods study by Gary Abel, Helen Atherton, Jon Sussex, Nurunnahar Akter, Abodunrin Q Aminu, Wiktoria Bak, Carol Bryce, Christopher E Clark, Emma Cockcroft, Hamish Evans, Evangelos Gkousis, Georgia Jenkins, Caroline Jenkinson, Nada Khan, Jeffrey Lambert, Brandi Leach, Christine Marriott, Jennifer Newbould, Sarah Parkinson, Jo Parsons, Emma Pitchforth, Laura Sheard, Stephanie Stockwell, Chloe Thomas, Bethan Treadgold, Rachel Winder, John L Campbell

“…Responders in the patient survey mental health sample were more likely to report using digital services and to being aware of DF efforts than were responders to the main survey, but this was largely explained by differences in the sample demographics. …”
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Non-invasive evaluation of advanced glycation end products in hair as early markers of diabetes and aging by Sayuri Kato, You Satoh, Ayumi Okamoto, Ryoji Nagai

“…Hair samples were hydrolyzed and processed using a cation-exchange column for mass spectrometric analysis. …”
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Effect of Glass Fiber Reinforcement on the Mechanical Properties of Polyester Composites by I. R. Antipas

“…The technique of creating samples and methods of their testing were described. …”
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The Analysis and Prioritization of Social Sustainability of Rural Environments (Case Study: Ghal’eh Biaban District Darab Sub-Province) by Saeid Reza Akbarian Ronizi, Rana Shaykh-Baygloo

“…This method requires weighting indicators, so the weight vector was calculated using entropy method whose results assumed as input of RALSPI method. 3- Results and discussion . …”
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ARE OFFICIAL CERTIFICATIONS A RELEVANT ASPECT IN THE CONSUMPTION OF NATURAL WINES? A PROSPECTIVE STUDY AMONG SPANISH PRODUCERS/CONSUMERS by R. Fuentes, A. Lanero, J. Luis Vázquez

“…In the case of natural wines, four certifications can be used in the packaging of wines to inform consumers that they are acquiring natural wine: i) certified organic winery by the EU; ii) certified biodynamic winery by Demeter; iii) certified organic (EU) and biodynamic (Demeter) winery; iv) certified by the National Institute of Origins and Quality (INAO) as ‘vin méthode nature’ (natural method wine) with two logos (natural method without added sulphites and natural method with less than 30 mg/l added sulphites). …”
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Quantification of Metronidazole in Tablets: Combining Thin-Layer Chromatography in the GPHF-Minilab™ with Image Processing Using Open-Source ImageJ Software by Christopher L. Harmon, Sean Butts, Mary Elizabeth Sowers, Ed Bethea, David Jenkins

“…Images were processed through the open-source program ImageJ and resulting pixel data from the standard spots were used to create a calibration curve, enabling quantitation of the sample. The USP Metronidazole Tablet high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) assay was used as the reference method. …”
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Optimization via Taguchi of Artificial Lightweight Aggregates Obtained from Kaolinite Clay and Ceramic Waste: Development and Industrial Applications by José Anselmo da Silva Neto, Marcos Alyssandro Soares dos Anjos, Ricardo Peixoto Suassuna Dutra, Maelson Mendonça de Souza, Cinthia Maia Pederneiras

“…Furthermore, the Taguchi method is employed to identify the optimal manufacturing parameters, such as waste content, sintering temperature, and heating time. …”
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Evaluation of Peroxide Value and Free Fatty Acid Content in Coconut Oil and Palm Oil under Different Heating Temperature Treatments using Reflectance–Fluorescence-based computer vi... by Luluk Oktaviana, Wahyunanto Agung Nugroho, Dimas Firmanda Al Riza Al Riza

“…The background of this research lies in the need for a more efficient analytical method compared to conventional laboratory testing, which is often time-consuming and costly. …”
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Investigating primate densities and human-primate conflict in Tembaro Community Conserved Forest, Omo River Basin, Ethiopia by Meselech Anshebo, Aberham Megaze, Taye Dobamo

“…While traditional mitigation methods are currently in place, a more sustainable and integrated approach is urgently needed to ensure the harmonious coexistence of primates and local communities. …”
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Dynamics of global economic growth: a Bayesian exploration of basic and augmented Solow models by Nguyen Thi My Diem, Nguyen Ngoc Thach

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Trade-Offs Between Simplifying Inertial Measurement Unit–Based Movement Recordings and the Attainability of Different Levels of Analyses: Systematic Assessment of Method Variations... by Manu Airaksinen, Okko Räsänen, Sampsa Vanhatalo

“…The IMU data can be used for an algorithmic detection of different postures and movements, which may support more detailed assessments of complex behaviors, such as daily activities. …”
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Searching for Additional Planets in TESS Multiplanet Systems: Testing Empirical Models Based on Kepler Data by Emma V. Turtelboom, Jamie Dietrich, Courtney D. Dressing, Caleb K. D. Harada

“…Specifically, we study whether the period ratio method or clustered period model is more predictive. …”
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