Comparison of the ability to diagnose gestational diabetes mellitus between glycated albumin or fructosamine and hemoglobin A1c—a meta-analysis of diagnostic studies by Satoru Kodama, Takaho Yamada, Noriko Yagyuda, Nanako Tanaka, Sijia Wu, Efrem D’Avila Ferreira, Khin Laymon, Kazuya Fujihara, Chika Horikawa, Yoko Yachi, Hirohito Sone

“…Although there was no statistically significant difference in diagnostic ability between GA or Fruc and A1C, the value of the positive likelihood ratio indicated that GA or Fruc was somewhat more useful than A1C as a rule-in test for the diagnosis of GDM. …”
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Comparing the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke and Berg Balance Scale for predicting community walking ability at discharge in subacute stroke: a prospective cohort study by Chutipa Worraridthanon, Maria Justine, Akkradate Siriphorn

“…Discharge assessments included the Functional Ambulation Categories and 6-Min Walk Distance tests. Statistical analysis involved calculating the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios, and cut-off scores. …”
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The chronic effects of change of direction during repeated-sprint training on jumping, sprinting, and change-of-direction abilities in players: a systematic review and meta-analysi... by Runzhou Kong, Lei Cao, Dongyu Li

“…Conclusion RS-OCOD can significantly enhance a player’s CMJ ability, while RS-MCOD can notably improve sprinting and COD abilities. …”
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Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Executive Ability Among Individuals with Right Cerebral Hemisphere Dominance: A Double- Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial by Kalpna Chauhan, Nidhi Sharma, Aasman Kumari, Deepesh Sharma, Atul Singh

“…Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is found to be an effective tool in improving calculative abilities. Therefore, the study aimed to determine the effect of tDCS on improving executive ability, focusing on calculation among individuals with dominant right cerebral hemispheres. …”
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Influence of the Adaptive Torque Control Motion on the Ability of Neolix EDMax to Reach Working Length When Used as a Single Shaping File—An In Vitro Study by Vlad Mircea Lup, Carlo Gaeta, Ashkan Tavakkoli, Andreas Louloudiadis, Simone Grandini, Gabriela Ciavoi

“…The time for shaping, the instrument passes, and the ability to reach working length were recorded and analyzed using a one-way Anova and Tukey’s HSD post hoc test. …”
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How do emotional intelligence and professional identity affect humanistic care ability? A cross-sectional study among standardised training nurses in China by Hong Zhang, Hao Yang, Ting Bai, Xihong Wang, Jincheng Zhang, Wentao Peng, Hongqian Liu

“…Structural equation modelling was used to test the mediation model.Primary and secondary outcome measures Participants completed the Nurses’ Professional Identity Rating Scale, the Caring Ability Inventory and the Emotional Intelligence Scale. …”
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Acute administration of lovastatin had no pronounced effect on motor abilities, motor coordination, gait nor simple cognition in a mouse model of Angelman syndrome by Timothy A. Fenton, Stela P. Petkova, Anna Adhikari, Jill L. Silverman

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Equal Effects of Low- and Moderate-Volume Supplementary Plyometric Training on Sprint, Change of Direction Ability, and Lower-Limb Power in Preadolescent Female Handball Players by Konstantinos S. Noutsos, Panagiotis G. Meletakos, Magdalini Kepesidou, Gregory C. Bogdanis

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Very-low-volume supplementary plyometric training performed for 12 min per session for two sessions per week results in considerable improvements in running speed, change of direction ability, and leg power and is as effective as a moderate-volume program. …”
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Improving serum redox balance, inflammatory status, physical function, and cognitive ability through dual-task resistance training and detraining in nursing home residents by Erivaldo Machado Araújo, Hélio José Coelho-Júnior, Caio Victor Sousa, Thiago dos Santos Rosa, Ivo Vieira Sousa Neto, Emanuele Marzetti, Octávio Luiz Franco, Samuel da Silva Aguiar

“…Cognitive ability showed significant improvements (p < 0.05). …”
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The Chain Mediating Effect of Health Literacy and Self-Care Ability on the Relationship Between Dysmenorrhea Symptoms and Negative Emotions Among Chinese Female College Students by Luo Y, Liu D, Sun G, Lu Y, Fang M, Zhang Y, Xu C, Bai G, Chen C

“…Health literacy and self-care ability play a chain mediating role between dysmenorrhea symptoms and negative emotions, with a mediating effect of 0.026, accounting for 4.87% of the total effect.Conclusion: The findings suggests that health literacy and self-care ability play a chain-mediating role between dysmenorrhea symptoms and negative emotions. …”
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Online social platform engagement by young treatment seekers in a digital vaping cessation intervention: Effects on confidence in the ability to quit vaping and vaping abstinence by Elizabeth K. Do, Sarah Cha, Shreya Tulsiani, Giselle Edwards, Linda Q. Yu, Michael S. Amato, Megan A. Jacobs, Elizabeth C. Hair

“…Chi-square, Fisher's exact, and t-tests were used to compare changes in confidence in ability to quit and vaping abstinence across those who joined and engaged with TIQ Discord, compared to those receiving TIQ only. …”
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Leveraging a digital network of pharmacy professionals to test a technology-assisted model to improve pharmacy access to quality-assured COVID-19 rapid antigen tests approved for s... by Tien Ho, Jaca Maison Lailo, Edrick Ramoran, Karishma Mutreja, Anabel Gomez, Michael Gallo, Josselyn Neukom

“…Expanding access to rapid and self-use diagnostics in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) is crucial for advancing universal health coverage and creating more self-care opportunities. This study aimed to test the ability of a technology-assisted pharmacy activation model in Vietnam to improve access to quality-assured COVID-19 self-tests through the retail pharmacy channel. …”
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Compensation-Based Full-Filed Thermal Homogenization for Contrast Enhancement in Long Pulse Thermographic Imaging by Yoonjae Chung, Chunyoung Kim, Seongmin Kang, Wontae Kim, Hyunkyu Suh

“…Long pulse thermography (LPT), a form of active thermographic testing (ATT), has gained attention for its ability to detect subsurface defects efficiently. …”
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Development of a Low-NO_x Fuel-Flexible and Scalable Burner for Gas Turbines by Antonio Di Nardo, Eugenio Giacomazzi, Matteo Cimini, Guido Troiani, Silvera Scaccia, Giorgio Calchetti, Donato Cecere

“…Through experimental testing, the burner prototype was characterized in terms of four key performance indicators: (1) the ability to operate with HENG mixtures with more than 20% <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi mathvariant="normal">H</mi><mn>2</mn></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula> content, showing a technological trend exceeding 50%; (2) the ability to operate with low <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi>NO</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">x</mi></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula> (<25 ppm) and CO emissions within the 30–70% hydrogen volume range; (3) the ability to ignite HENG mixtures with <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi mathvariant="normal">H</mi><mn>2</mn></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula> in the 30–70% hydrogen volume range; and (4) the ability to operate with a fluctuating hydrogen content, ±15% over time, while still complying with <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi>NO</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">x</mi></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula> and CO emission limits.…”
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Sparse testing designs for optimizing resource allocation in multi‐environment cassava breeding trials by Nelson Lubanga, Beatrice E. Ifie, Reyna Persa, Ibnou Dieng, Ismail Yusuf Rabbi, Diego Jarquin

“…If data were available, integrating crop growth models (CGMs) with genomic prediction holds the potential to improve predictive ability. The training population used for sparse testing could be optimized to determine the optimal size and distribution of genotypes to increase the predictive ability and reduce cost under a fixed budget.…”
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Analisis Pengalaman Pengguna Game Visual Novel Asal Usul Kota Surabaya Menggunakan Metode Usability Testing by Ashafidz Fauzan Dianta, Artiarini Kusuma Nurindiyani, Zakha Maisat Eka Darmawan

“…The usability aspects tested are Learnability, Memorability, Efficiency, Error, and Satisfaction. …”
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A confirmatory factor analysis of scientific critical thinking in secondary school by Ronnakorn Rattanachaithada, Parama Kwangmuang, Pornsawan Vongtathum, Romwarin Gamlunglert, Sanit Srikoon

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Methodologies used for testing the sealability of endodontic temporary fillings in vitro: A narrative review by Abdul Rahman MF ABDIN, Mouhammad H AL-TAYYAN

“…Materials and Methods: PubMed, Scopus, and Embase electronic databases were searched to identify studies that tested in vitro the ability of temporary filling materials to seal endodontic access cavities. …”
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Perceptions on Genetic and Genome Screening among College Students in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi by Habiba Alsafar, Deema Islayem, Reem Almansoori, Tahnoon Alnahyan, Abdulla Alhammadi, Raven Haan, Guan Tay

“…Introduction: Genetic testing is playing a greater part in contemporary medical practice. …”
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Effects of hexavalent chromium on the biology of Steinernema feltiae: evaluating sublethal endpoints for ecotoxicity testing. by Anique Godjo, Darren Mc Donald, Lucile Ansaldi, Islam A A Darwish, John L Byrne, Thomais Kakouli-Duarte

“…Reproduction, unlike the other sublethal parameters tested, appeared not to be an optimal endpoint for assessing soil Cr VI + risk contamination. …”
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