lexible sensors for food monitoring. Part II: Applications by D. Luo, M. A. Nikitina, X. Xiao

“…Moreover, this article elaborates on the transduction mechanisms of the several typical transducers, with a focus on the physics behind, including the modulation of the doping level, Schottky barrier, and interfacial layer that typically cause changes in conductivity, functionality and permittivity. …”
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Health inequalities in Slovakia assessed by the Health Index: Unveiling regional disparities and their impact on the population by Katarína Vilinová, Kristína Bullová

“…A composite indicator (Health Index) was used to quantitatively assess health inequalities in the districts. …”
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Alcohol-related brain damage in humans. by Amaia M Erdozain, Benito Morentin, Lynn Bedford, Emma King, David Tooth, Charlotte Brewer, Declan Wayne, Laura Johnson, Henry K Gerdes, Peter Wigmore, Luis F Callado, Luis F Callado, Wayne G Carter

“…Collectively, these protein changes provide a molecular basis for some of the neuronal and behavioural abnormalities attributed to alcoholics.…”
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Synergising Machine Learning and Remote Sensing for Urban Heat Island Dynamics: A Comprehensive Modelling Approach by Guglielmina Mutani, Alessandro Scalise, Xhoana Sufa, Stefania Grasso

“…Furthermore, the results demonstrate that integrating Local Climate Zones (LCZs) into urban planning, alongside interventions targeting these key variables, can further optimise UHI mitigation and assess changes. This comprehensive approach provides policymakers with a robust tool to enhance urban resilience and guide sustainable planning strategies in response to climate change.…”
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Long-term single cell analysis of S. pombe on a microfluidic microchemostat array. by Jean-Bernard Nobs, Sebastian J Maerkl

“…We developed an image processing pipeline to extract and quantitate several physiological parameters including cell length, time to division, and elongation rate without requiring synchronization of the culture. …”
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In vitro combined effect of Doxorubicin and sulfonated zinc Phthalocyanine–mediated photodynamic therapy on MCF-7 breast cancer cells by Eric Chekwube Aniogo, Blassan Plackal Adimuriyil George, Heidi Abrahamse

“…Cell viability and proliferation were measured using trypan blue assay and homogeneous adenosine triphosphate quantitation assay, respectively, while qualitative changes in cellular morphology were observed under inverted light microscopy. …”
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Navigation Decision-Making Method in Estuary Deep Trough with Varying Width of Navigable Waters by HE Yixiong, DAI Yonggang, ZHAO Xingya, YU Deqing, HUANG Liwen

“…Navigation requirements are summarized, quantitatively analyzed, and integrated into the decision-making process. …”
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Toxic Effects of Purified Microcystins from Soil Blue-Green Alga Oscillatoria pseudogeminata on Tomato Plant Lycopersicon esculentum by Al-Sultan et al.

“…Microcystins were purified and determined qualitatively and quantitatively from this alga by using the technique of enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (Elisa Kits). …”
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Atlas-based quantification of cardiac remodeling due to myocardial infarction. by Xingyu Zhang, Brett R Cowan, David A Bluemke, J Paul Finn, Carissa G Fonseca, Alan H Kadish, Daniel C Lee, Joao A C Lima, Avan Suinesiaputra, Alistair A Young, Pau Medrano-Gracia

“…Myocardial infarction leads to changes in the geometry (remodeling) of the left ventricle (LV) of the heart. …”
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Enhancing the research enterprise at a health sciences university: A call for an institutional paradigm shift by Bryan G. Beutel, Taryn Bissing, Aaditya Patel, Nicolette Duong, Jan Talley

“…Descriptive statistics quantitively analyzed factors that influence student participation in research, perceived benefits, and obstacles to performing research. …”
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Physicochemical mechanism of water phase imbibition in shale reservoirs by LI Ying,LI Maomao,LI Haitao,YU Hao,ZHANG Qihui,LUO Hongwen

“…In addition, the time index is found to be able to quantitatively characterize the influence of imbibition on the pore-throat connectivity of shale.…”
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Novel Zirconia Surface Treatments for Enhanced Osseointegration: Laboratory Characterization by Ola H. Ewais, Fayza Al Abbassy, Mona M. Ghoneim, Moustafa N. Aboushelib

“…Surface roughness was evaluated quantitatively using profilometery, porosity was evaluated using mercury prosimetry, and Vickers microhardness was used to assess surface hardness. …”
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Designing a Registration System for Kidney Transplant Patients with BK Virus Infection in the Transplant Centers of Isfahan Province: Objectives, Design, and Introducing Under Stud... by Mojgan Mortazavi, Firouzeh Moinzadeh, Shahrzad Shahidi, Shiva Seyrafian, Shahram Taheri, Mehdi Khajeh Azad

“…Conclusions: Our registry for kidney transplant patients with BK virus infection among the few ones in the world can provide a comprehensive valuable information collection about the risk factors and the course of changes in various indices in these patients and may improve the treatment process.…”
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Business Environment in Kazakhstan: Assessing Infrastructure Availability by D. Z. Rakhmatullayeva, T. V. Kudasheva, D. A. Kaldiyarov, R. U. Urinboyev, A. B. Khajiyeva

“…The study aims to quantitatively assess the availability of various infrastructures for doing business and identify the main barriers in the infrastructure industry that hinder the ease of doing business and investment development in regions of Kazakhstan. …”
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Sex-selective abortions over the past four decades in China by Li Mei, Quanbao Jiang

“…The abortion of second-order female fetuses was the largest proportion of all sex-selective abortions but declined after 2000 partly due to the change in birth composition by order. Children's composition affected sex-selective practice. …”
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The role of confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy in stereometric differentiation of eye papilla in ocular hypertension, normal tension glaucoma and primary open-angle glaucoma by Gvozdenović Ranko, Risović Dušica, Marjanović Ivan, Stamenković Miroslav, Joković Zorica, Abazi Zihret

“…Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and normal tension glaucoma (NTG) demonstrate the same structural changes in the optic disc along with visual field defects but only POAG includes an abnormal elevation of intraocular pressure. …”
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CO₂ dissolution-diffusion in clay inhibitor/oil systems and synergistic CCUS-EOR effects in strongly water-sensitive reservoirs by Miaoxin Zhang, Jingchun Wu, Liyuan Cai, Bo Li, Xin Yu, Yangyang Hou, Fang Shi, Chunlong Zhang

“…The full-cycle CO2 saturation change rule was quantified, and the saturation cloud map was drawn. …”
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Two steps forward, one step back: What research progressions have been made to support the advancement of health and performance in pregnant international and world-class sportswom... by Kirsty J. Elliott-Sale, Jodie G. Dakic, Marlize De Vivo, Grainne M. Donnelly, Deirdre McGhee, Jane Thornton, Kathleen Stroia, Christopher Kronk, Melanie Hayman

“…In addition, all aspects and/or metrics of health and sports performance were considered, and both quantitative and qualitative research designs were included. …”
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The effect of the displacement pressure on migration of fluid during the imbibition for tight oil reservoir by Yubin Yang, Xian Peng, Wenlian Xiao, Qihong Lei, Tao Li, Youan He, Chun Zhang, Jiahao Jiang, Tao Qi, Lingli Zheng, Haoyu Chen

“…This study focuses on the typical terrestrial tight oil found in China—the Chang 7 tight oil from the Ordos Basin. Through quantitative analysis of wettability and pore-throat structure, we elucidate the flow mechanisms of oil during "shut-in" processes under varying pressure differentials using experiments conducted with nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). …”
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Implementation of a tele-paediatric network in hospitals in a rural region: A mixed methods implementation study by Nils Pfeuffer, Angelika Beyer, Luisa Tischler, Sarah Heimbuch, Heiko Krause, Markus Krohn, Steffen Fleßa, Thomas Ruppel, Wolfgang Hoffmann, Neeltje van den Berg

“…Background In rural states, paediatric capacities and competencies are concentrated in urban centres due to demographic change and economical pressure. This results in greater distances, longer waiting times and multiple examinations for rural-dwelling children seeking healthcare. …”
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