The effect of mahjong/bridge intellectual sports on the subjective wellbeing of middle-aged and older adults: an empirical analysis from the mixed cross-section data of CHARLS in C... by Qi-fei Xia, Guo-you Qin, Fei-long Yang, Zheng Li

“…The relationship between intellectual sports, such as mahjong and bridge, and subjective wellbeing was analyzed using ordinal logistic regression modeling.ResultsParticipation in mahjong and bridge was positively associated with subjective wellbeing, a finding that remained consistent across multiple regression tests. Social interaction and cognitive ability emerged as critical mediators, enhancing wellbeing through increased social engagement and cognitive stimulation. …”
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The effect of the menstrual cycle phases on back squat performance, jumping ability and psychological state in women according to their level of performance -a randomized three-arm... by Eduard Isenmann, Steffen Held, Stephan Geisler, Ulrich Flenker, Ian Jeffreys, Christoph Zinner

“…This study aimed to investigate the influence of different cycle phases on acute back squat performance, jumping ability and psychological state concerning the performance level. …”
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Hearing loss among teachers: a major public health challenge by Arnold G. Schriemer, Ute Bültmann, Sterre H. Schriemer, Femke I. Abma, Corné A. M. Roelen

“…Teachers completed a survey questionnaire and performed a valid and reliable online speech-in-noise screening test for hearing loss. The survey measured work ability with the single-item Work Ability Score (range 0–10); scores were dichotomised into poor-moderate (score 0–7) and good-excellent (score 8–10) work ability. …”
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Exploring heterosis, dominance effect, and genetic control in Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) landraces by Barsha Tripathy, P. Tripathy, J. Jyothsna, G. S. Sahu, S. K. Dash, Meenakshi Badu, Subrat Kumar Mahapatra, Gyana Ranjan Rout

“…The estimated h2 BS for each tested attribute varied from 64.90 to 98.17%, showing that all traits were highly heritable. …”
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Subjective well-being of psychological-pedagogical students during the COVID-19 pandemic by I. V. Vasileva, M. V. Chumakov, D. M. Chumakova, O. V. Bulatova

“…For statistical analysis of the research data, the Mann-Whitney U Test and correlation analysis were used.Results. …”
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TRANSFIGURATIONS OF THE COMPUTERIZED MATHEMATICS FINAL EXAM: HOW WAS THE RESULTS OF COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TEST-BASED ASSESSMENT? by Abdul Rahim, Samsul Hadi, Marlina Marlina, Dyah Susilowati, Muti'ah Muti'ah, Irhas Irhas

“…Abstract Computerized Adaptive Test (CAT) allows the use of targeted tests, that is, each test taker obtains items that match his or her ability level. …”
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Feasibility of snapshot testing using wearable sensors to detect cardiorespiratory illness (COVID infection in India) by Olivia K. Botonis, Jonathan Mendley, Shreya Aalla, Nicole C. Veit, Michael Fanton, JongYoon Lee, Vikrant Tripathi, Venkatesh Pandi, Akash Khobragade, Sunil Chaudhary, Amitav Chaudhuri, Vaidyanathan Narayanan, Shuai Xu, Hyoyoung Jeong, John A. Rogers, Arun Jayaraman

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Characteristics of self-efficacy of high school students and its relationship with test performance in mathematics subject by Yihui Lao, Pei Wang, Shanli Liao, Changzhi Li

“…Our finding supported that the lower an individual possesses self-efficacy and confidence, the greater he/she would make progress in their test performance and learning ability.…”
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The effects of physical exercise on the time management of college students: a chain mediation effect test by Yue Cao, Yong Jiang

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Correlations Between Preseason Functional Test Scores and Game Performance in Female Collegiate Volleyball Players by Jason Brumitt, Christopher Patterson, Robert Dudley, Eric Sorenson, Tyler Cuddeford, Heidi Cooke, Linda Froemming

“…Functional tests which can provide accurate or predictive information regarding athletic ability would be advantageous to coaching staffs or medical professionals…”
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Differential Item Functioning Related to Age in the Reading Subtest of the Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults by Raymond L. Ownby, Drenna Waldrop-Valverde

“…Differential item functioning (DIF) occurs when items in a measure perform in ways that are different for members of a target group when the different performance is not related to the individual’s overall ability to be assessed. DIF may arise for a number of reasons but is often evaluated in order to ensure that tests and measures are fair evaluations of a group’s abilities. …”
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Validation of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test-system for bevacizumab concentration determing in biological fluids by V. V. Pisarev, A. V. Ivanov

“…The following characteristics of the test system were determined: the lower limit of quantification is 2.0 mcg/ml, the upper calibration range is up to 200 mcg/ml, the accuracy and precision within one series and between series does not exceed 20 %, and the total error of the method – 30 %, short-term stability for samples at room temperature – 6 hours, long-term stability – 14 days at –20 °C, the ability to freeze/thaw of samples is up to three times, the ability to determine samples with a concentration above the upper calibrator after diluting in 2 times.Conclusion. …”
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The results of the analysis of the research-methodological functions of the test current control of knowledge for natural sciences in MGRI by E. S. Gaponenko, V. N. Komarov

“…The consequence of methodically correct organization of systematic test control is the formation of holistic natural science world view by students, as well as the culture of educational process by students — concentration, responsibility, accuracy, ability to develop internal and external self-organization and self-control. …”
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Universal test of possibility of action based on motor potential (UTPA-MP) – health and survival applications by Artur Kalina, Maciej Kalina, Artur Kruszewski, Michał Kruszewski

“…UTPA-MP, as a compilation of empirically verified non- and quasi-experimental tests in numerous experimental applications, provides knowledge about human motor potential according to uniform evaluation criteria, irrespective of gender. …”
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Test and Analysis of Concrete Beams Reinforced by Polyurethane Concrete–Prestressed Steel Wires (PUC–PSWs) by Wei Li, Jiaqi Qiu, Yi Wang, Xilong Zheng, Kexin Zhang

“…The strength, stiffness and crack-limiting ability of the reinforced beam increase with the PUC thickness of the reinforced layer.…”
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Estimation of ecological adaptability and stability of promising winter barley varieties and lines in the competitive variety testing by E. G. Filippov, А. А. Dontsova, D. Р. Dontsov, I. М. Zasypkina

“…The purpose of the current study was to analyze the parameters of ecological adapt[1]ability and stability of varieties and lines of the competitive variety testing (2018–2020) in the Rostov region. …”
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A Battery of Jump Tests Helps Discriminating Between Subjects With and Without Chronic Ankle Instability by Claudio Legnani, Matteo Saladini, Martina Faraldi, Giuseppe M. Peretti, Alberto Ventura

“…A reproducible battery of jump tests performed with a simple and low-cost instrument can be applied in the clinical setting allowing for reliable measurements of functional ability of subjects with CAI. …”
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Microfluidic Array Enables Rapid Testing of Natural Compounds Against <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> by Francesca Costantini, Erica Cesari, Nicola Lovecchio, Marco Scortichini, Valeria Scala, Stefania Loreti, Nicoletta Pucci

“…For each substance and test, both the ability to limit planktonic growth (reported as the minimum inhibitory concentration) and the ability to inhibit biofilm formation were evaluated. …”
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An enhanced-performance multisensing progressive cellular μGC: design advances and blind test results by Declan Winship, Weilin Liao, Hsueh-Tsung Lu, Irene Lara-Ibeas, Xiangyu Zhao, Qu Xu, Tao Qian, Robert Gordenker, Yutao Qin, Yogesh B. Gianchandani

“…A miniature reservoir for a chemical reference standard is also incorporated on board, providing the ability to correct for drifts in retention time and the ability to directly measure retention times relative to the reference chemical. …”
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DIAGNOSING THE TYPE OF DYNAMICS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC SYSTEMS USING TOPOLOGICAL TESTS (THE EU IS TAKEN AS AN EXAMPLE) by M. Golovanenko

“…The tests were fulfilled by the means of standard instruments of Microsoft Excel. …”
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