How Measurement Affects Causal Inference: Attenuation Bias Is (Usually) More Important Than Outcome Scoring Weights by Joshua B. Gilbert

“…This study shows that the psychometric principles most consequential in causal inference are related to attenuation bias rather than optimal outcome scoring weights.…”
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Forecasting long-time dynamics in quantum many-body systems by dynamic mode decomposition by Ryui Kaneko, Masatoshi Imada, Yoshiyuki Kabashima, Tomi Ohtsuki

“…Despite the simplicity of the method, the effectiveness and applicability of the DMD in quantum many-body systems such as the Ising model in the transverse field at the critical point are demonstrated, even when the time evolution at long time exhibits complicated features such as a volume-law entanglement entropy and consequential power-law decays of correlations characteristic of systems with long-ranged quantum entanglements unlike fluid dynamics. …”
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Surveying the ice thickness of the ice climbing wall using TLS surveying method – case of Mlačca Gorge, Slovenia by Aleš Marjetič, Jan Magyar, Tomaž Ambrožič, Polona Pavlovčič Prešeren

“…Notably, the terrestrial surveys unveiled the pivotal influence of the laser scanner’s wavelength on beam reflectivity, in addition to the consequential roles played by the angle of incidence of the laser beam on the ice wall and atmospheric moisture concentration in the gorge.…”
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The act of minor significance and genuine remorse in the criminal code by Delić Nataša

“…This paper discusses the relationship between the institute of the act of minor significance and genuine remorse, i.e. the possibility of deeming consequential criminal offenses followed by the offender's genuine remorse as a fulfilled condition for the application of the institute of act of minor significance since the consequences of the criminal offense are considered insignificant. …”
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Study of seed dormancy breaking and germination charactristics in Arctium lappa by فاطمه پناهی, مینا ارست

“…On the basis of the results and with regard to the negative effect of H2SO4 and hot water on the consequential growth of seedlings, usage of 14 days moist prechilling accompanied with application of GA3 was appropriate.…”
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Adaptive Differential Thrust Methodology for Lateral/Directional Stability of an Aircraft with a Completely Damaged Vertical Stabilizer by Long K. Lu, Kamran Turkoglu

“…In the event of an aircraft losing its vertical stabilizer, the consequential loss of the lateral/directional stability and control is likely to cause a fatal crash. …”
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The nature and the scope of the global economic crisis’ impact on employment trends and policies in South East Europe by Qerim Qerimi, Bruno S. Sergi

“…It thus seeks to delineate the extent to which unemployment and, where applicable, poverty trends have been affected by the crisis. …”
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Gender correlation between sleep duration and risk of coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Cun Li, Shun-xin Luo, Tian-wei Liang, Dan Song, Jin-xiao Fu

“…Data analysis utilizes random-effects restricted cubic spline models with four knots.ResultsInvolving 17 studies and 906,908 participants, this meta-analysis identifies a pronounced U-shaped nonlinear relationship between sleep duration and CHD risk applicable to both genders (P < 0.01). Notably, shorter sleep durations are linked to higher CHD risks in women, whereas longer durations are more consequential for men. …”
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Experimental study of energy attenuation of protruding shock waves in mines under elastic device buffering by Tingrui Qing, Xionggang Xie, Aiping Deng, Xinbiao Xiong, Mei Yuan, Chuanqi Zhu, Xiaoxiong Luo

“…Abstract As coal mining deepens underground, coal and gas outburst occur frequently, making it difficult to eradicate this risk. To reduce the consequential losses from such disasters, an elastic device is proposed using a previously developed theoretical model. …”
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Standalone ultrasound-based highly visualized volumetric spine imaging for surgical navigation by Xinben Hu, Tianjian Liu, Zhengyuan Zhang, Xuan Xiao, Lin Chen, Gao Wei, Yunjiang Wang, Keji Yang, Haoran Jin, Yongjian Zhu

“…Abstract Current navigation systems employing intraoperative CT have been applied in spinal interventions for accurate and visualized guidance. The consequential issue of radiation doses and surgical workflow disruption spotlighted ultrasound (US) as an alternative imaging modality. …”
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Clinical Characteristics, Neuroimaging Findings and Long-Term Sequelae in Children with Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection: A Single Centre Study by Ivana Valenčak, Lorna Stemberger Marić, Maja Vrdoljak Pažur, Snježana Židovec Lepej, Nenad Šuvak, Goran Tešović

“…Neuroimaging abnormalities, as identified through both cranial ultrasound (CrUS) and MRI, are critical prognostic indicators for long-term sequelae, applicable to both symptomatic and asymptomatic children.…”
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Evaluating construct validity of virtual osces in exceptional conditions by Nadia Asmar, Nazih Y. Youssef, Sandrella Bou Malhab, Sola Bahous, Vanda G. Yazbeck Karam

“…Psychometric analysis showed a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.67 across stations, indicating acceptable internal consistency. Consequential validity, assessed via the Borderline Regression Method (BRM) for setting cut-scores, highlighted fair and defensible decision-making. …”
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Pathway analyses implicate glial cells in schizophrenia. by Laramie E Duncan, Peter A Holmans, Phil H Lee, Colm T O'Dushlaine, Andrew W Kirby, Jordan W Smoller, Dost Öngür, Bruce M Cohen

“…While not the primary purpose of our study, our results also highlight the consequential nature of alternative choices regarding pathway analysis, in that results varied somewhat across methods, despite application to identical datasets and pathways.…”
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To be fair: Development and illustration of the Comprehensive Appraisal of Fairness Evidence (CAFE) model to advance SEL assessment practices by Christopher J. Anthony, Stephen N. Elliott, James C. DiPerna, Pui-Wa Lei

“…We then provide an example application of this model to illustrate it utility with a published measure of social emotional competence, the SSIS SEL Brief Scales (Elliott et al., 2020). …”
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Feed additives for methane mitigation: Regulatory frameworks and scientific evidence requirements for the authorization of feed additives to mitigate ruminant methane emissions by Juan M. Tricarico, Florencia Garcia, André Bannink, Sang-Suk Lee, Michelle A. Miguel, John R. Newbold, Peri K. Rosenstein, Matthew R. Van der Saag, David R. Yáñez-Ruiz

“…It outlines the legislation and legal procedures in Australia, Canada, the European Union, New Zealand, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States as illustrative examples, offering insights for applicants seeking authorization. Additionals objectives are to highlight consequential similarities and differences in regulations and evidence requirements and offer recommendations for scientists and applicants. …”
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Investigating Whether AI Will Replace Human Physicians and Understanding the Interplay of the Source of Consultation, Health-Related Stigma, and Explanations of Diagnoses on Patien... by Weiqi Guo, Yang Chen

“…This provides insights for the design of AI medical agents, which have long been criticized for lacking transparency while making highly consequential decisions. This study concludes by outlining theoretical contributions to research on health communication and human-AI interaction and discusses the implications for the design and application of medical AI.…”
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Forced randomization: the what, why, and how by Kerstine Carter, Olga Kuznetsova, Volodymyr Anisimov, Johannes Krisam, Colin Scherer, Yevgen Ryeznik, Oleksandr Sverdlov

“…Conclusion FR with a carefully chosen drug supply/re-supply strategy can result in quantifiable improvements in the patients’ and site personnel experience, trial logistics and efficiency while preventing an undesirable refusal to randomize a patient and a consequential unblinding at the site. FR is a useful design feature of multi-center RCTs provided it is properly planned for and carefully implemented.…”
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Modeling the relationship between the moral charter derived from Islamic teachings and performance with the mediating variable of employees' perception by leila jahantigh, Abbas Babaeenezhad, Mohsen Zayandehroudi, saeed sayadi

“…The current research is applicable in terms of purpose, and survey type in terms of nature and method. …”
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Experimental investigation of the effect of the offset ratio on the flow characteristics and heat transfer behaviour of a wall-bounded dual jet flow by P.J. Murphy, S. Alimohammadi, S.M. O'Shaughnessy

“…The combination of a wall and offset jet in this manner is commonly encountered across many industrial applications, such as electronics cooling, wastewater evacuation, and noise suppression technologies, despite remaining relatively misunderstood across the published literature. …”
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Ag‐Cu Nanoarchitecture for Enhanced LSPR Absorption: the Role of Surface Roughness and near‐field Interactions by Sanjay Kumar, Pavel Curda, Hana Maskova, Lenka Doudová, Pavel Pleskunov, Anna Kuzminova, Libor Hejduk, Jan Sterba, Ondřej Kylián, Ryan O. M. Rego, Vitezslav Stranak

“…Furthermore, the increased surface roughness, resulting from the architecture of combined nanoparticles of different metals, significantly enlarges the effective surface area for sensing applications, which consequentially leads to better species immobilization. …”
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