An organotypic human melanoma-in-skin model as an in vitro tool for testing Vγ9Vδ2-T cell-based immunotherapy by E. Michielon, L.A. King, T. Waaijman, M. Veth, S.W. Spiekstra, H.J. van der Vliet, S. Gibbs, T.D. de Gruijl

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Developing and testing a structured visual skills screening tool for use in sports vision training: an exploratory study with field hockey participants by Zoe L. Wimshurst, Paul T. Sowden

“…However, whilst it has been suggested that different sports have different visual requirements, there is no easy way to screen for these without having to rely on extensive testing of the visual abilities of elite athletes within the sport, which is often not a practical option. …”
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Comprehensive evaluation of the child with global developmental delays or intellectual disability by Abdullah Nasser Aldosari, T. Saeed Aldosari

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Assessment of the reliability and validity of simple and complex reaction speed tests in mixed martial arts athletes using the BlazePod system by Jacek POLECHOŃSKI, Jan PILCH, Alan LANGER, Magdalena PROŃCZUK, Jarosław MARKOWSKI, Adam MASZCZYK

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EuleApp©: a computerized adaptive assessment tool for early literacy skills by Melike Yumus, Christina Stuhr, Marlene Meindl, Haug Leuschner, Tanja Jungmann

“…A Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) method, grounded in Item Response Theory (IRT), was employed to develop an adaptive digital tool for assessing early literacy competencies. …”
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Screening of visuospatial abilities in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): a pilot study using the battery for visuospatial abilities (BVA) by Minoo Sharbafshaaer, Mattia Siciliano, Carla Passaniti, Valeria Sant’Elia, Marcello Silvestro, Antonio Russo, Sabrina Esposito, Gioacchino Tedeschi, Luigi Trojano, Francesca Trojsi

“…Our pilot study aims at assessing visuospatial abilities using a domain-specific tool in ALS patients compared to healthy controls (HC). …”
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Time to replace the oral glucose tolerance test for cystic fibrosis related diabetes first-step screening? Establishing glycemic tools relevant to cystic fibrosis by Mathew P. Estey, Shelby Sissons, Heather Sharpe, Michelle Doll-Shankaruk, Dan Beriault, Julie Gilmour, Kathleen Lee, Winnie Leung, Michael D. Parkins, Bradley S. Quon, Elizabeth Tullis, Jie Zheng, Grace Y. Lam

“…However, this is a cumbersome test with poor adherence, and emerging evidence suggests that HbA1c or serum fructosamine might be viable alternative screening tools.Research Design and Methods A multi-center study across four Canadian adult CF centers was conducted to determine the ability of HbA1c and serum fructosamine levels to predict screening OGTT results. …”
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Simplifying coronary artery disease risk stratification: development and validation of a questionnaire-based alternative comparable to clinical risk toolsResearch in context by Michail Kokkorakis, Pytrik Folkertsma, Filippos Anagnostakis, Nicole Sirotin, Manyoo Agarwal, Ronney Shantouf, Robert H. Henning, Hanno Pijl, Bruce H.R. Wolffenbuttel, Jeroen J. Bax, Douwe E. Atsma, José Castela Forte, Christos S. Mantzoros, Sipko van Dam

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Students’ visual thinking ability in solving the integral problem by Ummu Sholihah, Maryono Maryono, Maryono Maryono

“…Visual thinking is the ability, process, and results of creating, interpreting, using, and imagining images and diagrams on paper or with technological tools, describing and communicating information and ideas, developing ideas, and understanding improvement. …”
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Issues of developing the speed ability of students playing Basketball by Ragchaa Gantulga, Bai Ji Ri Mu Tu, Tserennadmid Sumiyabeis, Lkhagva Erdenepurev

“…When developing the speed capacity of the high school students of National Secondary School of Horinger country of Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China, a Chinese researcher Li Wenlong (2015) used the theory and concept that "an important part of training of basketball players is to develop their speed capacity by improving their strength capacity." Movement test methodology was used to determine the general speed ability of the students and the basic technical speed level of basketball and consequently, to calculate the results [3]. …”
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MobiTest – A Software for Mobile-Based Testing by Ayesha Anees Zaveri, Ramsha Mashood, Nabiha Faisal, Misbah Parveen, Naveera Sami, Mobeen Nazar, Saba Imtiaz

“…MobiTest is an application that serves as a valuable tool in the fast-growing field of software testing. …”
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Application of respiratory muscle training for improved intermittent exercise performance in team sports: a narrative review by Tomasz Kowalski, Gabriel Dias Rodrigues, Gabriel Dias Rodrigues, Michele Zanini, Michele Zanini

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Tools for Evaluating Soil Health by Jehangir H. Badha, Jay M. Capasso, Robert R. Schindelbeck, Allan R. Bacon

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Test-retest reliability and construct validity of Inosen’s Silat Momentum Test by Inosen Lingsir Maghribi, Rony Syaifullah, M. Furqon Hidayatullah, Slamet Riyadi, Awan Hariono, Agung Nugroho

“…Data analysis was performed using Pearson correlation and independent t-tests using Minitab 21.4.1 software. Results: The results of the test and retest indicate a very high correlation (r = 0.923), demonstrating the consistent ability of Inosen’s Silat Momentum Test to measure kick momentum. …”
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Triangle test in sensory analysis: approaches and challenges in the context of proficiency testing by Pinto Manuel, Barros Paulo, Correia Elisete, Vilela Alice

“…Participation in proficiency testing (PT) programs, as outlined in ISO/IEC 17025, is a vital tool for ensuring the validity of laboratory results. …”
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Development and psychometric properties of the nursing ethical decision-making ability scale by Xinyu Chen, Chenxi Wu, Wenting Ji, Dingxi Bai, Huan Chen, Chaoming Hou, Jing Gao

“…The Cronbach’s of the scale was 0.982. The test–retest reliability of the EDMAS was 0.982. Conclusion EDMAS is a reliable and valid tool for evaluating nurses’ ethical decision-making ability and enhancing its ability through ethics training programs.…”
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A New Approach to Development of Students’ Research Abilities in STEM Education by Yelmurat Dosymov, Esim Ergobek, Sherzod Ramankulov, Almagul Ualikhan, Indira Usembayeva, Bakitzhan Kurbanbekov

“…The study develops a modern concept of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education as an essential component for students’ research abilities. The study’s goal is to enhance students’ research skills in STEM subjects by using ionization chambers as a tool for educational research. …”
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Pop-up book Putri Tujuh to improve the ability to read aloud by Rizka Ardini, S. Safran

“…Fourthly, the implementation stage included an effectiveness test that showed a significant improvement in reading skills and a practicality test that indicated the media's usefulness. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF WATCHING YOUTUBE PRONUNCIATION VIDEOS TOWARDS STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION ABILITY by Syaifudin Latif Darmawan

“…In collecting the data, the researchers used reading aloud test as the instrument. After doing the data analysis, it was found that there is a significant influence of using videos towards students’ pronunciation ability. …”
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The predictive power of planning and attention skills on mathematical ability in the preschool period by Diğdem Enerem, Yıldız Güven

“…The measurement tools used in the study were the "Cognitive Assessment System (CAS)" and the Test of Early Mathematics Ability (TEMA-3). …”
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