Incidence‐data‐based species richness estimation via a Beta‐Binomial model by Chun‐Huo Chiu

“…For species individual with spatial aggregation, individual‐unit‐based random sampling scheme is difficult to implement, and quadrat‐unit‐based sampling scheme is more available to implement and more likely to fit the model assumption of random sampling. …”
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Accuracy of age estimation with Demirjian and Nolla methods in Eastern Turkish children aged 3-17 years old by Gülsüm Duruk, Tamara Pelin Gündogdu Özdal, Sacide Duman

“…Conclusion: Nolla’s method was more accurate in the CA estimation than Demirjian’s method in Eastern Turkish population.…”
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The Molecular Monitoring of an Invasive Freshwater Fish, Brown Trout (<i>Salmo trutta</i>), Using Real-Time PCR Assay and Environmental Water Samples by Su-Hwan Kim, Soo-In Lee, Sang-Hun Lee, So-Eun Jo, Keun-Yong Kim

“…Our results demonstrate the effectiveness of qPCR assay for the <i>S. trutta</i> detection in aquatic environments and highlight its potential for monitoring the spread of this species, especially in areas that are difficult to survey using traditional methods. This molecular approach offers a more efficient tool for <i>S. trutta</i> population management, mitigating its impact on native biodiversity.…”
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What factors influence the willingness and intensity of regular mobile physical activity?— A machine learning analysis based on a sample of 290 cities in China by Hao Shen, Bo Shu, Jian Zhang, Yaoqian Liu, Ali Li

“…Using 290 prefecture-level cities in China as samples, it investigates the impact of socioeconomic, geographical, and built environment factors on both overall physical activity levels and specific types of mobile physical activities.MethodsMachine learning methods were employed to analyze the data systematically. …”
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HIV prevalence and undiagnosed infection among a community sample of gay and bisexual men in Scotland, 2005-2011: implications for HIV testing policy and prevention. by Lesley A Wallace, Jessica Li, Lisa M McDaid

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To examine HIV prevalence, HIV testing behaviour, undiagnosed infection and risk factors for HIV positivity among a community sample of gay men in Scotland.<h4>Methods</h4>Cross-sectional survey of gay and bisexual men attending commercial gay venues in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland with voluntary anonymous HIV testing of oral fluid samples in 2011. …”
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Validation of a questionnaire for young women to assess knowledge, attitudes and behaviors towards cervical screening and vaccination against HPV: survey among an Italian sample by Rosella Saulle, Silvia Miccoli, Brigid Unim, Leda Semyonov, Guglielmo Giraldi, Elisabetta De Vito, Maria Giovanna Ficarra, Alberto Firenze, Pasquale Gregorio, Antonio Boccia, Giuseppe La Torre

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Association between human herpesviruses infections and childhood neurodevelopmental disorders: insights from two-sample mendelian randomization analyses and systematic review with... by Liwei Fang, Zuojun Wang, Jingyi Zhao, Xun Wu, Shunxin Wang, Hui Gao, De Wu

“…Given the high prevalence of human herpesviruses (HHVs), the associations between HHVs infection and the risk of NDDs warrant explored. Methods Our study employs a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis and systematic review with meta-analysis to investigate whether genetically predicted HHVs infection are linked to three main childhood NDDs—autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and Tourette syndrome (TS). …”
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Sleep quality among sample of Egyptian patients with Alzheimer’s disease: risk factors and role of genetic profiling for ACE, ACE 2 and APO E genotypes by Khaled Ahmed Elbeh, Mohamed Abdala Abbas, Mohammed H. Hassan, Mohamed Moslem Hefny, Shimaa Fathy Sakr, Reham Bakry Mohamed, Mahmoud Ahmed Bekiet, Tarek Desoky

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Technical considerations regarding saliva sample collection to achieve comparable protein identification and detection via one- and two-dimensional gel electrophoresis among humans by Szabolcs Maar, Lilla Czuni, Jørgen Kosberg Hassve, Aniko Takatsy, Szilard Rendeki, Tibor Mintal, Ferenc Gallyas, Jr., Ildiko Bock-Marquette

“…RNA is easily degradable, thus it is paramount to supplement the samples with protective agents, such as RNAlater, to achieve accurate quantitative results. …”
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Evaluation of lncRNA SOX2OT gene expression in breast cancer patients and its association with prognosis of disease: a paired sample study by Mahshid Yousefi, Mehdi Karimi, Abolhasan Rezaei, Masoud Mortezazadeh, Sheyda Akhshabi, Alireza Yousefi Ladmakhi, Niyousha Shirsalimi, Ehsan Kamali Yazdi, Seyyed Taher Seyyed Mahmoudi, Mehdi Kashani, Abbas Mofidi

“…A total of 40 breast tissue samples were collected from 20 breast cancer patients, including 20 samples from tumor tissues and 20 from adjacent non-tumor marginal areas of the same patients. …”
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Atrial fibrillation or flutter in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation, in-hospital and post-discharge outcomes in a large nationwide sample across the United States by Raja Zaghlol, Elena Deych, Nina Manian, Ahmed Altibi, Joshua D. Mitchell

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Clinical trial methods for family medicine and primary care by Robert Mash, Bolatito B. Fatusin, Edith Madela-Mntla, Christopher Butler

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The Pathology of Insistence on Indirect Disclosure of Operating Cash Flows by Esmail Farzaneh Kargar, Mehdi Bahar Moghadam

“…Introduction Prior research (e.g., Orpurt & Zang, 2009) suggests that the direct method provides more decision-useful information, particularly for forecasting future cash flows. …”
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BIOFEEDBACK AS A METHOD FOR STUDENTS’ MENTAL STATE ASSESSMENT by M. Yu. Ababkova, V. L. Leontieva

“…It is proved that application of active methods of training unlike traditional ones is more effective in terms of impact on health, adaptability and efficiency of mentality of students. …”
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Zigzag Reinforcement Method for 3D Concrete Printing by Bahram Ahadi, Mercedes Valiente López

“…Unlike the unreinforced specimen, where cracks propagated vertically, the zigzag reinforcement redirected crack propagation horizontally, allowing the beams to carry more load. Additionally, the steel-reinforced sample demonstrated a 68% increase in maximum flexural moment and a 286% increase in flexibility compared to the control specimen. …”
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Association of Enzyme Inhibition with Methods of Museum Skin Preparation by L. Malcolm Hall, Mark S. Willcox, David S. Jones

“…This report: (i) demonstrates that while some methods of museum preparation inhibit both proteinase K digestion and the PCR, others do not; (ii) describes a change in buffer conditions that reduces proteinase K enzyme inhibition during tissue digestion; and (iii) uses electron-dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDXA) to show that the preparation methods for museum-preserved skin are often more complex than the treatment description provided with samples and also suggests that some of these descriptions are incorrect.…”
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A new method for analyzing gene expression data by PAN Hai-yan, ZHU Jun, HAN Dan-fu

“…In current, logarithmic ratios are usually analyzed directly by various clustering methods, which may introduce bias interpretation in identifying groups of genes or samples. …”
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Stand Equipment and Test Methods of Modern Optical Sights by A. M. Kurganovich, V. A. Stasilovich, I. P. Shishkin, A. P. Shkadarevich

“…The aim of the work was to analyze the influence of pancratic optical sights’ main parameters on their output performance characteristics.It is shown that in order to achieve the quality level of the world’s best samples, high image quality – no drop in contrast by no more than 30 % of the calculated value, careful manufacturing and control of both mechanical and optical parts, as well as components of the assembly units of products, the technological process of assembly and alignment is necessary.Bench equipment and test methods which made it possible significantly increase the level of serial production are described, also some characteristics of GS3-12×50, GS3-24×56, GS5-25×56 “NTC “LEMT” BelOMO” are presented.…”
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Silicon nitride porous ceramics prepared by sacrificial method by R. Chiba, F. M. S. Carvalho, C. C. Guedes-Silva

“…The findings demonstrated that all samples developed a microstructure with β-Si3N4 grains, but α-Si3N4 and wollastonite were also identified. …”
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METHODICAL APPROACH TO ASSESSMENT OF THE MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN ACUPUNCTURE OF TONGUE by N. Pirovski, N. Dimitrov, D. Atanasova

“…The sagittal cuts provide the largest area for single-cut exploration, as well as are more suitable than others to track the acupuncture channel in the chosen for our study point. …”
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