Monitoring the quality of the hospital pharmacoterapeutic process by sentinel patient program by María José Fernández-Megía, Matilde Merino Sanjuán, Isabel Font Noguera, José Luis Poveda Andrés

“…Period: From May 2011 to June 2016. Sample: patients with treatment prescribe within 24 hours of being admitted with 4 or more medications. …”
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Joint ancestry and association testing in admixed individuals. by Daniel Shriner, Adebowale Adeyemo, Charles N Rotimi

“…For samples of admixed individuals, it is possible to test for both ancestry effects via admixture mapping and genotype effects via association mapping. …”
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Agent Selection Framework for Federated Learning in Resource-Constrained Wireless Networks by Maria Raftopoulou, Jose Mairton B. da Silva, Remco Litjens, H. Vincent Poor, Piet van Mieghem

“…However, in scenarios where agents have a limited number of data samples or where the latency requirement is very stringent, a pure learning-based agent selection policy is shown to be more beneficial during the early or late stages of the learning process.…”
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Quantitative characterization of the multiscale mechanical properties of low-permeability sandstone roofs of coal seams based on nanoindentation and triaxial tests and its implicat... by Feng Cao, Jianhua He, Hongxiu Cao, Hucheng Deng, Andrew D. La Croix, Rui Jiang, Ruixue Li, Jiarun Li

“…Compared to polycrystalline quartz, monocrystalline quartz has a more stable microstructure and is mechanically stronger. …”
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Diagnosing students’ misconception in Hydrostatic Pressure through a 4-tier test by Nikos Bessas, Eleni Tzanaki, Denis Vavougios, Vassilis P. Plagianakos

“…Although the overall rates of misconceptions may be low, the study recorded significant knowledge gaps in physics education, suggesting the need for improved teaching methods. The findings suggest that more effective teaching strategies and experimental approaches are needed to address these misconceptions our research highlighted. …”
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Efficacy of Preemptive Dexamethasone versus Methylprednisolone in the Management of Postoperative Discomfort and Pain after Mandibular Third Molar Surgery: A Systematic Review and... by Anupam Singh, Kalyana Chakravarthy Pentapati, Murali Venkata Rama Mohan Kodali, Komal Smriti, Vathsala Patil, Gandham Lekha Chowdhary, Srikanth Gadicherla

“…However, due to statistical heterogeneity, quality of the evidence for the review was low to moderate. Hence, more studies with larger study sample and low risk of bias are needed to confirm these results.…”
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Comparison of the acute effects of static and dynamic stretching exercises on the balance performance of Turkish wrestlers by Erdil Durukan, Gokhan Aydin, Mehmet Goktepe, Guner Cicek, Ferhat Guder, Ozkan Isik

“…Data were collected using Togu Challenge Disc 2.0. An independent samples t-test was applied to compare the data that were determined to show normal distribution. …”
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Microstructural and mechanical responses of Sn58Bi/Cu composite solder joints with 0.1wt.% Ni and carbon fiber addition by Xiangxia Kong, Zuchen Liu, Ruipeng Ma, Junjun Zhai, Zhen Pan, Xuemei Li, Fenglian Sun

“….% Ni nanoparticles were prepared by solder paste stirring method. The results indicated that the adulteration of Cf and Ni nanoparticles refines the microstructure and improves the mechanical properties of Sn58Bi (SnBi58)/Cu solder joints. …”
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Research on the impact of green finance on collaborative governance of pollution reduction and carbon reduction by Ke Lu, Dongri Han, Chaoyang Li, Yiming Chen

“…This paper utilizes the coupling coordination degree model to assess the level of collaborative governance of pollution reduction and carbon reduction, while the entropy method is employed to quantify the green finance development index. …”
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Calibration of the Composition of Low-Alloy Steels by the Interval Partial Least Squares Using Low-Resolution Emission Spectra with Baseline Correction by M. V. Belkov, K. Y. Catsalap, M. A. Khodasevich, D. A. Korolko, A. V. Aseev

“…The multivariate partial least squares method was used to create the calibrations. Reducing the effect of redundancy of wideband emission spectra on the results of quantitative analysis was achieved by searching combination moving window containing one spectral variable more than the optimal number of latent variables for the wideband multivariate model. …”
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Reliability of Reagent Strips for Semi-quantitative Measurement of Glucosuria in a Neonatal Intensive Care Setting by Jolita Bekhof, Boudewijn J. Kollen, Sjef van de Leur, Joke H. Kok, Irma H.L.M. van Straaten

“…Objectives: To evaluate the reliability of the semi-quantitative measurement of glucosuria under the specific circumstances of a NICU setting. Methods: Nine hundred assessments of artificially supplemented (contrived) urine samples, intended to simulate pathological specimens, were performed under the following varying conditions: environmental temperature (21°C and 34°C); different times of contact of the urine with the diaper; and using two different methods of collecting urine from the diaper. …”
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Numerical simulation study on the influence of coal rock fracture morphology on seepage capacity by SHI Leiting, ZHAO Qiming, REN Zhenyu, ZHU Shijie, ZHU Shanshan

“…Among the factors influencing outlet, angle and density exert a more significant effect than length and opening degree. …”
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Bayesian deconvolution for computational cognitive modeling of fMRI data by Jonathon R. Howlett, Katia M. Harlé, Alan N. Simmons, Charles T. Taylor

“…Our method holds potential for broad application to diverse neural processes and individual differences in health and disease.…”
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Comparing gingival inflammation and salivary acidity to hormonal variation during menstruation by Nahla Kamal Asaad, Hadeel Mohammed Abbood

“…However, due to the limited sample size of this study, a comprehensive population-based study is needed to support the findings.…”
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Discipline and Performance of Health Employees at UPT Puskesmas Muara Laung in 2023 by Aulia Rachman, Lucia Andi Crismilasari, Ermeisi Er Unja

“…The number of samples used was 30 UPT Muara Laung health centre employees. …”
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PORTFOLIO AS AN INSTRUMENTAL MEANS OF SELF-EVALUATION OF EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENTS by E. F. Zeer, L. N. Stepanova

“…In the context of the reformation of the higher education system, the shift of academic education towards the practical sphere of future professional activity bring onto focus the quest for new, more objective methods and means of assessing the results of educational and professional activities of students. …”
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Introduction of Objective Structured Viva Examination in Anatomy of First-phase MBBS Students by Bashir Ahmad Shah, Parvez Ahmad Lone, Samia Bashir, S. M. Muhalil

“…Background: The introduction of the objective structured viva examination (OSVE) in anatomy aims to enhance the objectivity, fairness, and efficiency of medical education assessments. Traditional methods often fall short of providing a comprehensive evaluation of students’ knowledge and skills in anatomy. …”
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Verification of Psychodiagnostic Capabilities of Handwritten Texts by Віталій Бочелюк, Микита Панов, Валентина Зайцева

“…None of the graphological interpretations of the left-hand slope was really more expressive in the left-handwriting group. According to the indicators of K. …”
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What Really Matters in Old Age? A Study of Older Adults’ Perspectives on Challenging Old Age Representations by Sofia von Humboldt, Gail Low, Isabel Leal

“…The aim of this study is to analyze older adults’ perspectives on stereotypical versus their own age representations. Method: This qualitative study included a sample of 433 older adults who were 65 to 74, 75 to 84, and 85+ years of age. …”
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Novel active-feedback device improves sleep quality in insomnia disorder: a randomized placebo-controlled trial by Antonia Ypsilanti, Maan van de Werken, Anna Robson, Petra Examilioti, Lambros Lazuras, Lambros Lazuras

“…Finally, an independent samples t-test and content analysis indicated a more positive user experience in the experimental group.ConclusionThe SleepCogni device appears to be a useful tool for improving sleep outcomes in individuals with insomnia disorder, showing effects on both insomnia severity and subjectively evaluated sleep. …”
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