Development of multiplexed reverse-transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification for detection of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viral RNA by Yinhua Zhang, Nathan A Tanner

“…Reverse-transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) has enabled broader testing, but current LAMP tests only detect single targets and require separate reactions for controls. …”
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A Multitasking Electrical Impedance Tomography System Using Titanium Alloy Electrode by Abdalla Salama, Amin Malekmohammadi, Shahram Mohanna, Rajprasad Rajkumar

“…The results of the study show that the system can detect and locate an object with a diameter as small as 1.5 mm in a testing tank with a diameter of 134 mm. Moreover, the results demonstrate the ability of the current system to reconstruct an image of several dielectric object shapes. …”
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Assessment of learning difficulties in the category of children with dyslexia by Trubus Raharjo, Supra Wimbarti

“…Measurements were by testing the ability to read and write. Research used a qualitative approach with a case study method to obtain a description of the results. …”
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Media Pembelajaran Calistung Hewan Berteknologi Augmented Reality untuk Menarik Minat Belajar Anak by Tri Afirianto, Wibisono Sukmo Wardhono, Billawal Nadipa Pelealu, Muhammad Aminul Akbar

“…Calistung is not a mandatory ability possessed by early childhood, but the ability still needs to be delivered in accordance with the learning methods in pre-primary school, that is playing and learning. …”
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Improved YOLOv8 Model for Multi-type Lung Nodule Detection by BAO Qiangqiang, TANG Siyuan, LI Qingqian, WANG Naiyu, YANG Min, GU Yu, ZHAO Jinliang, GAO Jingbo, WANG Jiaxin, QU Yuhan

“…The generalizability is tested on a mixed dataset of LUNA16 and local hospitals, and the improved model has strong generalization ability. …”
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Study of Riamilovir Activity Against SARS-CoV-2 Infection In Syrian Hamsters by S. V. Chepur, A. V. Smirnova, A. N. Kirienko, I. A. Myasnikova, B. A. Kanevsky, P. V. Sorokin

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Exploring and evaluating the in vitro antifungal, antibiofilm and antitoxin efficacy of Artabotrys brachypetalus Benth. against Candida spp. and its toxicity in vivo assays by Camila de Paula Siqueira, Ralciane de Paula Menezes, Meliza Arantes Souza Bessa, Nágela Bernadelli Sousa Silva, Domingos Augusto João, Tiara da Costa Silva, Diego Godina Prado, Sérgio Antônio Lemos de Morais, Alberto de Oliveira, Francisco José Torres de Aquino, Luís Carlos Scalon Cunha, Carlos Henrique Gomes Martins

“…Methods This study evaluated the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC), the ability to inhibit and/or eradicate preformed biofilm, and the ability to reduce and/or inhibit exoenzymatic production (hemolytic, phospholipase and proteinase) by Candida albicans, C. glabrata, C. krusei, C. parapsilosis and C. tropicalis against Artabotrys brachypetalus Benth. extract and fractions., The most active extract and fractions were analyzed by HPLC–ESI–MS for compound annotation. …”
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Adaptive Control of a Wearable Exoskeleton for Upper-Extremity Neurorehabilitation by Sivakumar Balasubramanian, Jiping He

“…The paper describes the implementation and testing of two adaptive controllers developed for a wearable, underactuated upper extremity therapy robot – RUPERT (Robotic Upper Extremity Repetitive Trainer). …”
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A Review on Risk Factors, Traditional Diagnostic Techniques, and Biomarkers for Pneumonia Prognostication and Management in Diabetic Patients by Shehwaz Anwar, Fahad A. Alhumaydhi, Arshad Husain Rahmani, Vikalp Kumar, Faris Alrumaihi

“…Improvements in biological markers and molecular testing techniques have significantly increased the ability to diagnose pneumonia and other related respiratory infections. …”
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Investigating Nurses' Competencies for Development of “Internet + Nursing Service”: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Jialing Chen, Qi Zhang, Pedro Fong, Lirong Meng

“…ABSTRACT Aim To test whether nursing informatics competency (NIC) and innovation ability predict nurses' willingness for “Internet + nursing service” in China's Greater Bay Area, and examine the role of innovation ability in this relationship. …”
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A Brief Training Module Improves Recognition of Echocardiographic Wall-Motion Abnormalities by Emergency Medicine Physicians by Chris Kerwin, Laura Tommaso, Erik Kulstad

“…We developed a brief training and testing module and presented it to EPs. After baseline testing of 15 echocardiograms, we presented the 30-minute training module, and administered a new test of 15 different echocardiograms. …”
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Examining isokinetic knee peak torque and time to peak torque as predictors of vertical jump height in division I men's basketball players. by Caroline Westwood, Arakua Welbeck, Carolyn Killelea, Peter Howard, Mallory Faherty, Daniel Le, Ryan Zerega, Charles R Reiter, Timothy C Sell

“…Participants also completed an isokinetic knee extension strength protocol that included testing at multiple speeds. Pearson and Spearman tests found no significant correlation between jump height and peak torque at any of the speeds. …”
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The Laboratory Diagnosis of HIV Infections by Margaret Fearon

“…HIV diagnostic testing has come a long way since its inception in the early 1980s. …”
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CRITICAL THINKING AND BIOLOGICAL LITERACY: RELATIONSHIP WITH CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF PLANT TISSUE by Rizhal Hendi Ristanto, Mieke Miarsyah, Shinta Alief Fitrianingtyas

“…The research sample used 92 students from SMA Negeri 37 Jakarta. critical thinking ability instrument uses essay type test with 24 questions, biological literacy uses multiple choice type test with 10 questions and concept mastery is a multiple-choice type test with 30 questions. …”
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Model Dinamika Sistem Pasokan dan Distribusi pada Gangguan Pendistribusian BBM PT. Pertamina Padang by Ivan

“…Result of this diagram has built simulation model to analyze performance system. Verification testing done by the method of checking the level and flow and testing of the coding. …”
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The Laboratory Diagnosis of Herpes Simplex Virus Infections by Ameeta Singh, Jutta Preiksaitis, Barbara Romanowski

“…Testing for serotypes is recommended because of the different prognostic and counselling implications. …”
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Design of Motor Development Stimulation Mattress for Low-Birth-Weight Babies by Eviana Tambunan, Ahmad Syakib, Christina Natalia Devina

“…Conclusion: The undulating position of the mattress stimulates the baby's ability to control the head and, at the same time, can facilitate the baby's ability to roll over.…”
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The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning on Early Childhood Problem-Solving Skills: An Experimental Study by Fatiya, Nur Hayati

“…The results showed that the project learning treatment was effective in improving problem-solving ability. These results were obtained from the pre-test, which had an average value of 65, and the post-test results after treatment had an average of 106, with a minimum gain of 30 points and a maximum value of 120 points. …”
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Targeting a highly repetitive genomic sequence for sensitive and specific molecular detection of the filarial parasite Mansonella perstans from human blood and mosquitoes. by Nils Pilotte, Tamara Thomas, Michael F Zulch, Allison R Sirois, Corrado Minetti, Lisa J Reimer, Steven A Williams, Lori J Saunders

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>Utilizing a previously described pipeline for the discovery of optimal molecular diagnostic targets, we identified a repetitive DNA sequence, and developed a corresponding assay, which allows for the sensitive and species-specific identification of M. perstans in human blood samples. Testing also demonstrated the ability to utilize this assay for the detection of M. perstans in field-collected mosquito samples. …”
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Determining sensory drivers of complex metadescriptors through regression modelling by Emily Fisher, Charles Diako, Rebecca Shingleton, Sidsel Jensen, Joanne Hort

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