A Comparative Study of the Extraction Methods for the Simultaneous Detection of NPS Groups from Urine by M. Kuloglu Genc, S. Mercan, C. Bulut, Z. Turkmen

“…The selected SPE procedure was applied to 20 authentic urine samples taken from volunteers. Results: The optimized extraction method was validated in terms of selectivity, linearity, the limit of detection, the limit of quantification, accuracy, and precision. …”
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Facile Fabrication of Polydopamine-Functionalized Titanium Dioxide Nano/Submicro-Particles on the NiTi Substrate for Highly Efficient Solid-Phase Microextraction of Benzotriazole U... by Huiju Wang, Shoujia Wang, Kang Li, Yulong Ma, Tianhong Zhou

“…Moreover enrichment factors (EFs) ranged from 63 to 218. The recommended method can completely extract and detect trace BUvFs in different environmental water samples. …”
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Application of serological methods combined with flow cytometry in the detection of immune hemolytic transfusion reaction by LIU Lei, ZENG Qunjuan, GONG Guoqin, XIANG Dong, WANG Zhongying

“…[Conclusion] Serological methods combined with flow cytometry could improve the sensitivity of antibody detection, provide a more accurate basis for the diagnosis of HTRs, and guarantee the safety of blood transfusion.…”
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COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF METHODS FOR BONE MARROW HARVESTING FROM NON-HEART BEATING DONORS by M. Sh. Hubutija, I. N. Ponomarev, N. V. Borovkova

“…The proportion of viable cells was not less than 75.2 ± 3.2%. Conclusion. Method of BM harvesting implying coherently performing aspiration and aspiration-perfusion with the usage of vacuum 0.6–0.7 atm allows to prepare more progenitor cells without losing their quality. …”
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Real time-PCR, ELISA, as an identification methods for Detection respiratory syncytial virus in children by Suad H. AL-Bashar, Amin Suliman Badawy, Belal Abdul-Rahman Mohammed

“… The study have been done to detecting HRSV infections among hospitalized children under 10 years old in Salahaldin Governorate, in addition to compare different diagnostic methods for detection of this virus. Nasopharyngeal Swabs (NPS) and whole blood samples were taken from 400 hospitalized children between end of August 2013, to the end of May 2014, each sample was analyzed for HRSV by Real time –PCR, IgM and IgG specific to HRSV determining from blood specimens in serum using enzyme linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA) technique. …”
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Research on auditory and olfactory regulation methods for abnormal driver emotions based on EEG signals by Bangbei Tang, Bangbei Tang, Yan Li, Yingzhang Wu, Yilun Li, Qizong Yue

“…Electroencephalography (EEG) signals, being an objective measure of emotional states, offer valuable insights for identifying and regulating these emotions.MethodsThis study collected EEG data from 54 drivers in a simulated driving environment, resulting in a total of 1,260 samples, and developed a recognition model for abnormal emotions—specifically tension and anger—based on the EEG signals. …”
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From Alginate to Pixel: Comparing the Effect of Two Dental Impression Methods on Children’s Anxiety by Isabel Cristina Miranda Ataíde, Clara Serna-Muñoz, Cristina Maria Ferreira Guimaraes Pereira Areias, Álvaro Amadeu Ferreira de Azevedo, Romeu Eduardo Pereirinha Henriques Ferreira de Andrade, Antonio José Ortiz-Ruiz

“…This study aimed to evaluate significant changes in HR and SpO₂ during dental impression procedures using two techniques—an analog (alginate) and a digital (intraoral scanner) one—in both dental arches, to determine the method inducing the least anxiety. Methods: A non-interventional clinical study was conducted on a sample of 30 children. …”
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Research and application of deep learning object detection methods for forest fire smoke recognition by Luhao He, Yongzhang Zhou, Lei Liu, Yuqing Zhang, Jianhua Ma

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The Experiences and Needs of Carers During Mental Health Crises: A Mixed-Methods Study by Helen Shann, Jade Sheen, Delise Francis, Jennifer Pohl

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Comparative Evaluation Methods of Comprehensive Soil Fertility in Jiangsu’s Coastal Saline–Alkali Land by Zhiwang Wang, Shihang Wang, Lingying Xu, Qiankun Guo, Yuqi Chen, Weiwen Qiu, Jiabei Sun

“…Given the limited understanding of soil fertility in these areas and the inconsistent results among different assessment methods, this study aims to develop a more accurate and reliable soil fertility evaluation system. …”
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Exploring Macro BIM for Cost Prediction: Leveraging Similarity Assessment Methods and Market Data by PACYNO Hanna, JUSZCZYK Michał

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Serological comparison of weak D versus weakly reacting D by four different methods by Dibyajyoti Sahoo, Girija Nandini Kanungo, Rachita Behera, Partha Sarathi Jena

“…Furthermore, RhD positive sample <2+ was included. We repeated blood grouping of all these samples by gel card (Tulip), tube method (two different antisera), slide method, and Solid Phase Red Cell Adherence (SPRCA) (Immucore, USA). …”
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Self-contained gene-set analysis of expression data: an evaluation of existing and novel methods. by Brooke L Fridley, Gregory D Jenkins, Joanna M Biernacka

“…Benefits of self-contained methods include that they can be used for genome-wide, candidate gene, or pathway studies, and have been reported to be more powerful than competitive methods. …”
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Volatile Organic Metabolites as Potential Biomarkers for Genitourinary Cancers: Review of the Applications and Detection Methods by Kiana L. Holbrook, Wen-Yee Lee

“…Early detection is crucial for more effective treatment and a higher chance of survival rates, reducing burdens on individuals and societies. …”
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A comparison of normalization methods for the expression of genes associated with oxidative stress in the liver of sheep by Sarah Babington, Luoyang Ding, Alan J. Tilbrook, Shane K. Maloney, Dominique Blache

“…Conclusions We demonstrated that NORMA-Gene can provide a more reliable normalization method that requires less resources than the use of reference genes for studies on gene expression in livestock.…”
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eHealth Literacy and Cyberchondria Severity Among Undergraduate Students: Mixed Methods Study by Wan -Chen Hsu

“…Further, we explored the perspective of eHealth literacy of those with scores higher than 1 SD from the mean by analyzing their recent experiences using web-based health information. MethodsA nationally representative sample of college students was surveyed, and 802 valid responses were obtained (male: 435/802, 54.2%; female: 367/802, 45.8%; mean age 20.3, SD 1.4 years). …”
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Effect of different cooking methods on the smart sensory and protein digestive properties of Mianning hams by Lin Chen, Wenli Wang, Jiamin Zhang, Wei Wang, Lili Ji

“…The objective of this experiment was to investigate the effects of four different cooking methods, namely, steaming, boiling, microwaving and stir-frying, on the smart sensory and protein digestive properties of Mianning ham. …”
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STORAGE METHODS INFLUENCE SOME PHYSICAL AND GRAVIMETRIC PROPERTIES OF JATROPHA (Jatropha curcas) SEEDS by Olajide Ayodele SADIKU, Matthew Ayoola OLUSEJE

“…Porosity increased in the crib (41.3 – 51.4%), refrigerator (41.3 – 42.2%) and room (41.3 – 41.7%) methods. Therefore drying will be most efficient in crib method because of more pore spaces in the seed bulk. …”
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Constructing ‌mathematical Models, by Interpolation Methods, of people’s interest to listening to Quran’s voice or music by Nazeera Sedeek Barznji, Rezan Sadeq Kareem

“…For this purpose, the Interpolation Method that is used is one of the important concepts in applied mathematics, especially in Numerical Analysis, it is the process of deriving a simple function from a set of discrete data points, Interpolation Method has several types. …”
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Dientamoeba fragilis diagnosis by fecal screening: relative effectiveness of traditional techniques and molecular methods by Negin Hamidi, Ahmad Reza Meamar, Lameh Akhlaghi, Zahra Rampisheh, Elham Razmjou

“…Results: Dientamoeba fragilis, Blastocystis sp., Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba coli, and Iodamoeba butschlii were detected by one or more traditional and molecular methods, with an overall prevalence of 56.5%. …”
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