Seismic Performance Testing and Numerical Study of Lightweight Prefabricated Reconstituted Bamboo Wall Panels by Liu Ye, Wang Jiakang, Zhao Shixing², Xiong Feng, Yu Xian³, Yang Shuheng², Zhou Qiaoling², Zheng Wanlin³

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Coal bursting liability determination by needle penetration test: Empirical criterion and machine learning by Yixin Zhao, Ronghuan Xie, Shirui Wang, Yirui Gao, Sen Gao, Xiaodong Guo, Chuncheng Sun, Jinbao Guo

“…In addition, four machine learning classification models were constructed. After training and testing of the models, Needle Penetration Test-based Machine Learning Classification Model (NPT-MLCM) was proposed. …”
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Performance of EncephalApp Stroop Test in Cirrhotic Patients for Evaluating Covert Hepatic Encephalopathy by Juferdy Kurniawan, Stefanus Satrio Ranty, Andri Sanityoso Sulaiman, Rino Alvani Gani

“…This study aimed to validate and test the reliability and diagnostic ability of EncephalApp Stroop Test to diagnose covert HE, compared to the Psychometric Hepatic Encephalopathy Score (PHES) and critical flicker frequency (CFF). …”
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Helicobacter pylori Isolation and Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing Using Rapidly Frozen Biopsy Samples by Kee Don Choi, Jung Mogg Kim, Gwang Ho Baik, Jun Chul Park, Hye-Kyung Jung, Han Seung Ryu, Soo-Jeong Cho, Cheol Min Shin, Hwoon-Yong Jung, Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research

“…Objectives To involve institutions without the ability to perform susceptibility testing, long-term storage of tissue sample is critical to isolate the bacteria in a central laboratory. …”
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Functional vision tests as clinical trial outcome measures in ophthalmology: a scoping review by Arun James Thirunavukarasu, Shabnam Raji, Laura Jayne Taylor, Robert Edward MacLaren

“…Early iterations of visual search tests to simulated realistic scenes have demonstrated discriminative ability, even in paediatric patients.Conclusions Functional vision tests can facilitate research into future novel ophthalmological treatments that prioritise patients in terms of how clinical benefit is defined. …”
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Staphylococcus aureus Strains With a Negative Coagulase Tube Test are Associated With Staphylocoagulase Genotypes by Carly L. Botheras, Dieter Bulach, Eugene Athan

“…Therefore, differentiating Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) from coagulase-negative staphylococcal species is an important step in the diagnostics procedure. The coagulase tube test assay is used as a preliminary identification test; however, there are instances of S. aureus isolates testing negative. …”
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Co-development of a community pharmacy training regarding fentanyl and xylazine test strips by Grace Marley, Cheryl Viracola, Ainsley Bryce, Anthony Hudson, Elizabeth Locklear, Bayla Ostrach, Delesha Carpenter

“…Introduction: Fentanyl and xylazine test strips (FTS, XTS) are simple point-of-care tests that determine the presence of fentanyl or xylazine in a substance before use. …”
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Evaluation of Proficiency Validation Results for Air Change Rate Testing in Laboratory Animal Facilities by LIU Wei, ZHANG Xinyan, HOU Fengtian, XU Zhongkan, MA Liying

“…The written test was open-book. True/false questions focused on participants' understanding of specific clauses in relevant standards, while application-based questions assessed their ability to handle data processing in simulated testing scenarios. …”
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Towards quantification of hidden corrosion using D-Sight non-destructive testing technique by Andrzej Katunin, Krzysztof Dragan, Marko Nagode, Krzysztof Lis, Kamil Joszko, Adam Cholewa, Jernej Klemenc, Simon Oman, Paweł Żak, Piotr Synaszko

“… Hidden corrosion, not detected timely, may significantly affect the durability and integrity of aircraft structures; therefore, improvement of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques is of high importance for reliable and safe aircraft operation. …”
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Comparative analysis of commercial and “In-House” molecular tests for the detection of intestinal protozoa in stool samples by Giuseppe Di Pietra, Raffaele Gargiulo, Margherita Ortalli, Luciana Petrullo, Ester Oliva, Annibale Raglio, Annachiara Frigo, Ignazio Castagliuolo, Valeria Besutti

“…Microscopy remains the reference diagnostic method for intestinal protozoa, but is limited in terms of sensitivity, specificity and the ability to differentiate closely related species. …”
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Value of the 6 min walk test in detecting cardiopulmonary involvement in patients with systemic sclerosis by Sytske Anne Bergstra, Oliver Distler, Cosimo Bruni, Jeska De Vries-Bouwstra, Tom WJ Huizinga, Suzana Jordan, Saad Ahmed, Jacopo Ciaffi, Maarten Ninaber, Sophie I E Liem, Eva M Hoekstra, A A Schouffoer, D Ueckert, Hubert Vliegen

“…Objectives Cardiopulmonary involvement (CPI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in systemic sclerosis (SSc). The 6 min walk test (6MWT) is widely used to assess functional capacity, but its ability to detect incident CPI remains uncertain. …”
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Clinical Utility of Broad-Range PCR Testing and Impact on Outcomes in Adults with Suspected Infection by Kaitlyn Weinert-Stein, Mackenzie Cater, Sree Sarah Cherian, Reem Azem, Ana E. Khazan, Ankita P. Desai, LeAnne Tripp, Peter Paul Lim, Lisa M. Stempak, Leila S. Hojat

“…We also identified many BR-PCR tests that were not clinically indicated (23.4%). …”
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Effects of problem-based learning approach on enhancement the listening practice by Anumat U-soh, Rohaya Abdullah

“…The findings on listening ability indicated that the post-test score was higher than the pre-test score. …”
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Smart medical report: efficient detection of common and rare diseases on common blood tests by Ákos Németh, Ákos Németh, Gábor Tóth, Péter Fülöp, György Paragh, Bíborka Nádró, Zsolt Karányi, György Paragh, Zsolt Horváth, Zsolt Csernák, Zsolt Csernák, Erzsébet Pintér, Erzsébet Pintér, Dániel Sándor, Dániel Sándor, Gábor Bagyó, István Édes, János Kappelmayer, Mariann Harangi, Bálint Daróczy, Bálint Daróczy

“…IntroductionThe integration of AI into healthcare is widely anticipated to revolutionize medical diagnostics, enabling earlier, more accurate disease detection and personalized care.MethodsIn this study, we developed and validated an AI-assisted diagnostic support tool using only routinely ordered and broadly available blood tests to predict the presence of major chronic and acute diseases as well as rare disorders.ResultsOur model was tested on both retrospective and prospective datasets comprising over one million patients. …”
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Spatial and non-verbal reasoning abilities in first-year female DVM students before and after 4 h of canine osteology training or 19 h of canine dissection: preliminary study by J. Claudio Gutierrez, Uchenna Nlebedum, Patrawin Wanakumjorn, Steven D. Holladay

“…In the present study, validated testing tools were used to compare spatial and general non-verbal reasoning abilities in first-year female veterinary medical students. …”
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Comparative estimation of grain productivity and green mass of leguminous crops in the southern forest-steppe of the Republic of Bashkortostan by I. R. Yuldybaev, F. A. Davletov, K. P. Gainullina

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Mapping the clockworks: what does the Clock Drawing Test assess in normal and pathological aging? by Jonas Jardim de Paula, Debora Marques de Miranda, Edgar Nunes de Moraes, Leandro Fernandes Malloy-Diniz

“…Despite its role on the assessment of global cognitive functioning, the specific cognitive components required for test performance are still unclear. We aim to assess the role of executive functioning, global cognitive status, visuospatial abilities, and semantic knowledge on Shulman’s CDT performance. …”
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Biodegradable Polymers Induce CD54 on THP-1 Cells in Skin Sensitization Test by Yeon Suk Jung, Reiko Kato, Toshie Tsuchiya

“…Currently, nonanimal methods of skin sensitization testing for various chemicals, biodegradable polymers, and biomaterials are being developed in the hope of eliminating the use of animals. …”
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ECOLOGIC VARIETY TESTING OF RICE OF FOREIGN BREEDING IN THE STRESS CONDITIONS OF KAZAKHSTAN PRE-ARALIE by К. В. Bakiruly, N. V. Ostapenko

“…These varieties are suggested and approved to use as an initial material for rice-breeding and they should be given to the State Variety Testing of MA RK to implement into production after its testing.…”
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Multidimensional Scale of Attitudes Towards People with Disabilities - testing the psychometric properties of the Polish version by Ewa Domagała-Zyśk, Stanisława Byra

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