A peptide filtering relation quantifies MHC class I peptide optimization. by Neil Dalchau, Andrew Phillips, Leonard D Goldstein, Mark Howarth, Luca Cardelli, Stephen Emmott, Tim Elliott, Joern M Werner

“…Using a combination of published and novel experimental data to parameterize the model, we arrive at a relation of peptide filtering, which quantifies peptide optimization as a function of peptide supply and peptide unbinding rates. …”
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STANDARDIZATION OF UNCERTAINTY SITUATIONS IN TRAINING MODULES by Sergey A. Safontsev, Natalya Yu. Safontseva

“…The authors use the methods of standardization of the educational system that are based on educational theory quality measurement. As the process of learning does not depend on the perspective of the diagnostician, the objectification of the results has been achieved by using relative units, allowing the authors to compare the effectiveness of different stages of education quality assessment with quantitative methods. …”
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Science literacy levels of plant metabolism learning for biology education students by Risanti Dhaniaputri, Erni Angraini

“…The conclusion of the study was that the fairly high scientific literacy scores at the seven levels indicate that students have understood and internalized the concepts and contents of plant metabolism materials, are able to read, interpret, and analyze data, and know the role and application of plant metabolism processes in the development of the world of health and pharmacology, so it can be said that during the learning process there has been an increase in the science literacy of biology students.…”
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A Novel Simplified Physical Model Testing Method for Ground Settlement Induced by Shield Tunnel Excavation by Hanzhang Guo, Guangcheng Zhang, Xiongyao Mao, Jianhang Zan

“…Meanwhile, 3D image monitoring technology is introduced to collect ground settlement data for research on the mechanism of ground settlement induced by TBM construction. …”
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Development, use and evaluation of a national digital platform for physiotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic - lessons learned by A. Svensson-Raskh, J. Danielsbacka, C. Fridén, M. Fagevik Olsén, M. Nygren-Bonnier

“…Methods A descriptive study, containing a process evaluation based on retrospective quantitative and qualitative data from the platform, field notes, memos and a digital survey about the use of the platform. …”
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Development and contextual analysis of a person-centered professional practice model in a home care service in French-speaking Switzerland by Cedric Mabire, Sandra Panchaud, Jessica Wey, Justine Wicht

“…For objective 2, a contextual analysis was guided by the Intervention Mapping framework, involving focus groups with stakeholders (n = 14) and field validation with frontline staff (n = 6). Data analysis included both quantitative and qualitative methods.ResultsThe concept mapping process identified 13 core values rated on importance (scale 1–5), with health promotion scoring highest (4.4) and interprofessionalism lowest (3.7). …”
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Role of Toll-like receptor gene polymorphism in pathogenesis of new coronavirus infection by V. A. Beloglazov, I. A. Yatskov, A. A. Kamshiy, Yu. M. Agzamova

“…Therefore, there is an increased interest in studies of these receptors, the degree of their expression throughout the infectious process, the polymorphisms of the TLR-encoding genes, and, consequently, the opportunity of using clinical and laboratory tests for their qualitative and quantitative assessment, as well as selection and prospects of further treatment in each personal case.…”
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Game Modding for Learning Design Thinking on an E-Learning Platform by Melis Örnekoğlu-Selçuk, Marina Emmanouil, Marianthi Grizioti, Lieva Van Langenhove

“…The quantitative and qualitative data collected has provided information on their experiences of game modding while cultivating a DT mindset. …”
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Characterization of the Groundwater within Regional Aquifers and Suitability Assessment for Various Uses and Purposes-Western Iraq by Bayan Muhie Hussien, Muwafaq Ayesh Rabeea, Husam Naji Mekhlef

“…The concept of spatial hydrochemical bi-model was prepared for quantitative and qualitative interpretation. Hydrogeochemical data referred that the groundwater is of meteoric origin and has processes responsible for observed brackishness. …”
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Context-Aware Markov Sensors and Finite Mixture Models for Adaptive Stochastic Dynamics Analysis of Tourist Behavior by Xiaolong Chen, Hongfeng Zhang, Cora Un In Wong, Zhengchun Song

“…The proposed method addresses this limitation by introducing virtual sensors that dynamically detect contextual anomalies and trigger regime switches in real-time. These sensors process streaming data to identify shocks, which are then used to reweight the probabilities of pre-learned behavioral regimes represented by FMMs. …”
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Monitoring Water Level of a Surficial Aquifer Using Distributed Acoustic Sensing and Ballistic Surface Waves by Valeriia Sobolevskaia, Jonathan Ajo‐Franklin, Feng Cheng, Shan Dou, Nathaniel J. Lindsey, Anna Wagner

“…Distributed acoustic sensing data, collected on a trenched fiber‐optic cable in Fairbanks, AK, was processed using the multichannel analysis of surface waves approach to obtain temporal velocity variations. …”
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Quality of Four-Tier Diagnostic Test on Wave and Vibration Materials: An Empirical Study Using Rasch Modeling by Moh. Irma Sukarelawan, Toni Kus Indratno, Raden Oktova, Nurul Syafiqah Yap Abdullah

“…This study used a cross-sectional quantitative survey method. The adaptation process was conducted with 306 state high school students taking wave and vibration classes. …”
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“The city’s speech”: Analysis of Novosibirsk graffiti by Darya A. Karavaeva, Kseniia N. Kalashnikova

“…The method used is quantitative analysis of visual data. The informational basis of the study is an archive of photographs collected from the territories of 40 schools in Novosibirsk as part of the research project "School in the Space of the Metropolis." …”
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Developmental maturation of dynamic causal control signals in higher-order cognition: a neurocognitive network model. by Kaustubh Supekar, Vinod Menon

“…Overall, our study demonstrates how a unified neurocognitive network model when combined with multimodal imaging enhances our ability to generalize beyond individual task-activated foci and provides a common framework for elucidating key features of brain and cognitive development. The quantitative approach developed is likely to be useful in investigating neurodevelopmental disorders, in which control processes are impaired, such as autism and ADHD.…”
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A Method for Monitoring the Reliability of Technical Systems by Identifying the Entropy of the Causes of their Failures by A. T. Rybak, S. V. Teplyakova, A. V. Olshevskaya, A. S. Prutskov

“…The materials for the study were statistical data on machine part failures obtained through long-term observation of the working condition of basic parts of lifting-and-shifting machines, as well as road and construction machines. …”
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Integrated proteomic and metabolomic profiling identifies distinct molecular signatures and metabolic pathways associated with obesity and potential targets for anti-obesity therap... by Yi Li, Yi Li, Huawu Yang, Xinpeng Zhang, Xingyu He, Anke Liuli, Rui Li, Xingyu Han, Yongmei Li, Pan Gao

“…This integrative proteomic and metabolomic study identifies key pathway alterations and molecular signatures associated with metabolic phenotypes, offering novel mechanistic insights into the therapeutic efficacy of bariatric surgery.MethodsVisceral adipose tissue samples were analyzed using label-free DIA quantitative proteomics and LC-MS/MS metabolomics. Proteomic and metabolomic data were processed with MaxQuant software and XCMS R package, respectively.ResultsProteomic and metabolomic analyses were performed on visceral adipose tissue from 10 obese patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy and 10 controls. …”
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SPP1 is a plasma biomarker associated with the dia gnosis and prediction of prognosis in sepsis by Yu Zhou Shen, Wei Xiong, Ying Chun Hu, Wu Zhong

“…In the affiliated hospital of southwest medical university, 22 sepsis patients were hospitalized from January 2019 to September 2020 and 10 normal healthy individuals were selected for DIA-based quantitative proteomics analysis. In addition to gene ontology analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of genes and genomes analysis, enrichment analysis of data was performed and target protein network was screened through joint protein–protein interaction and visualization techniques. …”
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Educating tomorrow's donors: a high school initiative to promote blood and stem cell donation through stem education by Katia Mareschi, Alessia Giovanna Santa Banche Niclot, Elena Marini, Camilla Francesca Proto, Federico Divincenzo, Claudia Peirolo, Giulia Zucchetti, Franca Fagioli

“…Results A total of 346 students completed the survey. Quantitative data showed high levels of satisfaction and increased awareness of blood and stem cell donation. …”
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A Method for Fitting Full Raindrop Size Distribution Based on Generalized Gamma Model by Zhao Xin, Wang Gaili, Wen Jiaqi, Li Ran, Guo Zaihua

“…The raindrop size distribution (RSD) plays a crucial role in study of microphysical processes related to precipitation. Discrepancies in the derived microphysical characteristics of precipitation arise when different models are adopted to fit RSD, thereby affecting accuracy of precipitation microphysical studies. …”
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Technical, economic, and environmental evaluation and optimization of wastewater, food, and energy usage - A case study of the veramin plain by Mahmood Abdoos, Ahmad Hajinezhad, Hossein Yousefi, Seyed Farhan moosavian, Reza Fattahi

“…Forecasting techniques are used to predict wastewater use trends up to 2030. Accurate data on water consumption and energy inputs for different crops are provided, providing a quantitative basis for resource optimization. …”
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