Immunizing adult female mice with a TcpA-A2-CTB chimera provides a high level of protection for their pups in the infant mouse model of cholera. by Gregory A Price, Randall K Holmes

“…Adult female CD-1 mice were immunized intraperitoneally three times with the TcpA-A2-CTB chimera and compared with similar groups immunized with a TcpA+CTB mixture, TcpA alone, TcpA with Salmonella typhimurium flagellin subunit FliC as adjuvant, or CTB alone. Blood and fecal samples were analyzed for antigen-specific IgG or IgA, respectively, using quantitative ELISA. …”
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Determinants of interaction intention to purchase online in less developed countries: The moderating role of technology infrastructure by Hamood Mohammed Al-Hattami, Abdulwahid Ahmed Hashed Abdullah, Manaf Al-Okaily, Ahmad Samed Al-Adwan, Mohammed A. Al-Hakimi, Fahd Taha Haidar

“…The suggested model was investigated through quantitative research with a sample of 273 Yemeni consumers. …”
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Spatial transcriptomic and morpho-functional information derived from single mouse FFPE slides allows in-depth fingerprinting of lung fibrosis by Erica Ferrini, Costanza Bonfini, Giovanna Marchese, Martina Buccardi, Matteo Zoboli, Primetta Faccioli, Nicola Sverzellati, Gino Villetti, Simone Ottonello, Maria Ravo, Franco F. Stellari

“…This approach aims at providing spatial-oriented transcriptomic data, that can be integrated with in vivo and ex vivo readouts obtained on the same sample, as a way to enhance the mechanistic information and biomarker/target discovery potential of preclinical models of fibrotic lung diseases. …”
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A Qualitative Model of the Firm’s Sustainability Reporting(SR) Requirements in the Iranian Capital Market, Inspired by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability... by Mohsen Zhaleh Azadzanjani, Naghi Fazeli, Khosro Faghani Makrani

“…Finally, after the distribution of 200 instruments, the sample size equals 180 research experts, sampling methods (judgmental) and snowball sampling. …”
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Improving Impulse Buying Through Store Environment: The Roles of Shopping Enjoyment and Money Availability by Muhammad Nailul, Armanu Thoyib, Wahdiatmoko

“…Rooted in the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) Model, Flow Theory, and existing insights on impulsive buying, this study adopts a quantitative approach through surveys. …”
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Mechanistic insight for T-cell exclusion by cancer-associated fibroblasts in human lung cancer by Joseph Ackermann, Chiara Bernard, Philemon Sirven, Helene Salmon, Massimiliano Fraldi, Martine D Ben Amar

“…To understand these complex interactions, we measure the density of different cell types in the stroma using immunohistochemistry techniques on tumor samples from lung cancer patients. We incorporate these data into a minimal dynamical system, explore the variety of outcomes, and finally establish a spatio-temporal model that explains the cell distribution. …”
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Identification Method of Soft Tissue Deformation System Based on Measured Data by WEN Ze-yu, LI Jie

“…In order to realize the realistic visual sense and touch sense in virtual surgery , we need established accurate soft tissue deformation model. From the view of real soft tissue deformation , this article combines the theory of system identification to quantitatively model soft tissue. …”
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Effect of strategic imperative on technology adoption in academic libraries in Pakistan: A TAM & PLS-SEM analysis by Majid Ali, Chun Lyu, Xin Tian, Chengan Jiang, Li Gang

“…A structured online survey was designed based on the proposed conceptual model and distributed among librarians across postgraduate colleges, public and private universities (Pakistan) using a convenience sampling technique. …”
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Estimating Source Apportionment of Heavy Metals Contamination in Surface Soil Based on a Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF) Model around Cerrito Blanco in San Luis Potosi, Mexico by Arnab Saha, Bhaskar Sen Gupta, Sandhya Patidar, Nadia Martínez-Villegas

“…The research suggested the combined use of the positive matrix factorization (PMF) model for the quantitative assessment of contamination sources as well as the spatial distribution techniques for the estimation of the pollution sources. …”
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Methodology for generating chorioallantoic membrane patient-derived xenograft (CAM-PDX) models of pleural mesothelioma and performing preclinical imaging for the translation of can... by Judy M Coulson, Joseph J Sacco, Michael Shackcloth, Alexander Haragan, Doris M Rassl, Harish Poptani, Anne Herrmann, Liam Shaw, Sarah Barnett, Jan Schulze

“…Combining the CAM-PDX model and FDG-PET/CT provides a quantitative in vivo platform for pre-screening of novel treatment strategies and drug combinations, with the potential for development of patient tumor avatars for predicting clinical response.…”
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Methodology for generating chorioallantoic membrane patient-derived xenograft (CAM-PDX) models of pleural mesothelioma and performing preclinical imaging for the translation of can... by Judy M Coulson, Joseph J Sacco, Michael Shackcloth, Alexander Haragan, Doris M Rassl, Harish Poptani, Anne Herrmann, Liam Shaw, Sarah Barnett, Jan Schulze

“…Combining the CAM-PDX model and FDG-PET/CT provides a quantitative in vivo platform for pre-screening of novel treatment strategies and drug combinations, with the potential for development of patient tumor avatars for predicting clinical response.…”
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Impact of Positive Reinforcement Theory on Weightlifter’s Performance by Saqib Fayyaz, Sabahat Afsheen, Adeel Khan

“…The results of both groups’ Paired Sample t-test and Independent Sample t-test, using statistical package SPSS version 23, showed a significant impact of ‘PRP’ model on the young weightlifter’s performance. …”
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Family financial education and financial management behavior among Generation Z: integrating the theory of planned behavior and technology acceptance model to explore the importanc... by Muhammad Hasan, Asriani, Muhammad Ihsan Said Ahmad, Tuti Supatminingsih, Muhammad Dinar, Masnawaty Sangkala, Abd. Rahim, Sitti Hajerah Hasyim, Hariany Idris

“…This study uses a quantitative approach. Data were obtained from 700 Generation Z student respondents who were determined using the proportional stratified random sampling technique. …”
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Broken Naira: A Study of the Impact of Exchange Rates Movement in Nigeria by Andrew Pinnock, Asim Majeed, Paul Bocij, Said Baadel

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Rethinking Domain‐Specific Pretraining by Supervised or Self‐Supervised Learning for Chest Radiograph Classification: A Comparative Study Against ImageNet Counterparts in Cold‐Star... by Han Yuan, Mingcheng Zhu, Rui Yang, Han Liu, Irene Li, Chuan Hong

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Rationalised experiment design for parameter estimation with sensitivity clustering by Harsh Chhajer, Rahul Roy

“…Moreover, we demonstrate that there is a strong correlation between sample size and the optimal number of PS clusters in PARSEC, offering a novel method to determine the ideal sampling for experiments. …”
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A Data-Driven Approach to Link GC-MS and LC-MS with Sensory Attributes of Chicken Bouillon with Added Yeast-Derived Flavor Products in a Combined Prediction Model by Simon Leygeber, Carmen Diez-Simon, Justus L. Großmann, Anne-Charlotte Dubbelman, Amy C. Harms, Johan A. Westerhuis, Doris M. Jacobs, Peter W. Lindenburg, Margriet M. W. B. Hendriks, Brenda C. H. Ammerlaan, Marco A. van den Berg, Rudi van Doorn, Roland Mumm, Age K. Smilde, Robert D. Hall, Thomas Hankemeier

“…The sensory evaluation was performed using quantitative descriptive analysis (QDA) by trained panelists. …”
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Mechanism of Qingjie Fuzheng Granules on alleviating 5-FU chemotherapy-induced intestinal mucositis in a mouse model of Colorectal Cancer by regulating Cathepsin B/NLRP3 pathway by Yuan Yingfei, Lin Jiumao, Lin Minghe, Zhao Jinyan, Chen Xuzheng, Liu Jinhong, Zhu Xiaoqin

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of Qingjie Fuzheng Granules on 5-FU chemotherapy-induced intestinal mucositis in a mouse model of Colorectal Cancer based on Cathepsin B/NLRP3 pathway.MethodsTwenty-four male BALB/c mice were inoculated with CT26 cells subcutaneously in the axillary of the right forelimb to construct a mouse model of colorectal cancer subcutaneous xenograft. …”
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Network and systems biology approaches help investigate gene regulatory interactions between Salmonella disease and host in chickens: Model‐based in silico evidence combined with g... by Reza Tohidi, Hoda Javaheri Bargourooshi, Arash Javanmard

“…The field of poultry farming in particular has benefited greatly from the connection between quantitative and molecular genetics. Objectives This study aims to identify the most important immune‐related genes and their signalling pathways (gene ontology, co‐expression and interactions) and to analyse their accumulation in host‐resistant SE diseases by combining gene expression assays with model‐based in silico evidence. …”
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Fun with Images: An Analysis of the Role of Visual Literacy in Facilitating Easy and Enjoyable Learning with a Focus on Future Prospects by Dey Anindita, Munshi Shamim Aktar

“…A quantitative survey method with a well-structured questionnaire was employed to gather the necessary data. …”
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