Vibration Mitigation without Dissipative Devices: First Large-Scale Testing of a State Switched Inducer by Daniel Tirelli

“…Because of its ability to change the cable dynamic behaviour through intermittent activation, the device has been called state switched inducer (SSI). …”
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Design and Analysis of an Electro-Hydraulic Servo Loading System for a Pavement Mechanical Properties Test Device by Yufeng Wu, Hongbin Tang

“…An electro-hydraulic servo loading system for a pavement mechanical properties test device was designed. The simulation analysis and test results showed that the PID control met the design requirements, but the output’s maximum error did not. …”
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Optimizing one-leg standing test duration for screening functional decline in community-dwelling older adults by Akira Iwata, Izumi Arihara, Keita Sasada, Atsuki Kanayama, Kenichiro Tsubokura, Gaito Kitada, Ryoga Ueba, Shuji Okuno, Toshimitsu Ohmine, Saki Yamamoto

“…Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate whether the ability to maintain one-leg standing test for varying durations (10, 30, or 60 s) is associated with physical function and fall history. …”
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User Acceptance Testing to Assess User Receptiveness Toward a Soft Skills Training Information System by Lutfi Hermansah, Murhadi Murhadi, Wahju Tjahjo Saputro

“…System acceptance testing was conducted using the User Acceptance Test (UAT) method with 70 respondents, covering 20 questionnaire items related to system functionality, user interface experience, performance, efficiency, and productivity. …”
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Adaptation and Psychometric Test Measurement of The Counseling Self-Estimate Inventory (COSE) Instruments for School Counselors In Indonesia by Flaviana Rinta Ferdian, Desy Chrisnatalia, Vera Verina, Maristela Adeline

“…The analysis was carried out through reliability and validity tests. The results of the adapted COSE scale into Bahasa Indonesia (for school counselors) were deemed reliable, where each dimension’s reliability is above  0,70. …”
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Learning Reflection During Covid-19 Pandemic: Teacher Perception Toward Google Form Based Test by Rizki Zakwandi, Putri Wulansari, Atika Rofiqatul Maula, Suhandi Hasan, Novia Anditya

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Portable Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer with Birdcage Coil for Non-destructive Testing and Analysis of Metallic Materials by Mostafa Noohi, Hassan Faraji Baghtash, Habib Badri Ghavifekr

“… Non-destructive testing (NDT) using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for metallic materials is a cutting-edge technique that offers valuable insights into the structure, composition, and properties of metals without altering or damaging the material. …”
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Shortened Time to Identify Staphylococcus Species from Blood Cultures and Methicillin Resistance Testing Using CHROMAgar by Shingo Chihara, Mary K. Hayden, Eileen Minogue-Corbett, Kamaljit Singh

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Event conflation in high stakes testing: a comparison of usage and relationship to writing scores by language types by Spring Ryan

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Large language models’ capabilities in responding to tuberculosis medical questions: testing ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot by Meisam Dastani, Jalal Mardaneh, Morteza Rostamian

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Clinical Commentary: A Criteria-Based Testing Protocol for Return to Sport Post Hip Arthroscopy for Impingement by Gabriella Hugenberg, Jason Stallons, Chad Smith, Kathryn Brockhoff, Matthew Gingras, Darryl Yardley, Olufemi Ayeni, Mahmoud Almasri

“…The following parameters were identified as key areas to assess for within a return to sport testing protocol: range of motion, strength, functional testing, self-reported outcomes including psychological readiness and time. …”
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Difficulties in reading English words: How do Japanese learners perform on a test of phonological deficit? by David Coulson, Mayumi Ariiso, Rina Kojima, Masami Tanaka

“…Rather, the use of this test format aims to elucidate the state of phonological skill of word-recognition ability in ordinary learners. …”
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Improved sensitivity, safety, and rapidity of COVID-19 tests by replacing viral storage solution with lysis buffer. by Oran Erster, Omer Shkedi, Gil Benedek, Eyal Zilber, Itay Varkovitzky, Rachel Shirazi, Dorit Oriya Shorka, Yuval Cohen, Tzahi Bar, Rafi Yechieli, Michal Tepperberg Oikawa, Dana Venkert, Michal Linial, Esther Oiknine-Djian, Michal Mandelboim, Zvi Livneh, Gilat Shenhav-Saltzman, Ella Mendelson, Dana Wolf, Moran Szwarcwort-Cohen, Orna Mor, Yair Lewis, Danny Zeevi

“…Conducting numerous, rapid, and reliable PCR tests for SARS-CoV-2 is essential for our ability to monitor and control the current COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Development and pilot testing of an empowerment-based educational app for complementary therapies in diabetes: a Delphi study by Hsiao-Yun Chang, Yu-Yao Huang

“…Expert consensus was achieved via the content validity index and pilot testing focused on functionality and usability in patients with diabetes. …”
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A scale for measuring graduate nursing students’ academic resilience: a development and psychometric testing study by Yang Shen, Hanbo Feng, Xiaohan Li

“…Abstract Background The level of academic resilience among graduate nursing students plays a critical role in determining their ability to successfully complete their studies and develop into competent advanced clinical nurses. …”
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Routine laboratory tests: Potential practical parameters to detect coronavirus disease-2019 in resource-limited settings by Bella Stevanny, Iche Andriyani Liberty, Mariatul Fadilah

“… Introduction: The diagnosis of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19), an ongoing global pandemic with more than 3 million cases worldwide both in developed and developing countries, requires molecular or serological tests that are not available in some settings. This systematic review provides further evidence to assess the diagnostic accuracy of routine laboratory tests to detect COVID-19 in suspected COVID-19 patients in resource-limited point of care and mobile laboratory. …”
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A peer teaching module for medical residents on critical appraisal of medical articles: context and pilot testing by Mustafa Enes Özden, Banu Cakir

“…Results A total of 52 residents from 19 universities and nine specialty programs participated in pilot testing. Of these, 48 completed the program through the post-test, with 83% (n = 40) scoring above 65%, received a certificate of achievement. …”
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Quality of Four-Tier Diagnostic Test on Wave and Vibration Materials: An Empirical Study Using Rasch Modeling by Moh. Irma Sukarelawan, Toni Kus Indratno, Raden Oktova, Nurul Syafiqah Yap Abdullah

“…Not all teachers have the ability to develop diagnostic instruments for misconception. …”
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Patient perceptions of primary care rapid respiratory microbiological point-of-care testing: a qualitative study by Matthew J Ridd, Alastair D Hay, Paul Mitchell, Lucy Yardley, Rebecca Clarke, Emily Brown, Liang Zhu

“…Objectives Rapid microbiological point-of-care tests (RM-POCTs) have the potential to reduce antimicrobial overuse for respiratory tract infections (RTIs). …”
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Predictive Value of Direct Disk Diffusion Testing from Positive Blood Cultures for Detection of Antimicrobial Nonsusceptibility by Tammy Ting-Yan Wong, Chung-Ho Lee, Hester Wing-Sum Luk, Cindy Wing-Sze Tse, Pak-Leung Ho

“…Early antimicrobial susceptibility testing plays a crucial role in guiding clinicians to optimize treatment and enhance patient outcomes. …”
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