Unified Multi-Abstraction-Level Functional Testing and Performance Measurements for Industrial IoT in Spatially Distributed Narrow Band-Wireless Wide Area Networks by Jubin Sebastian E, Fabian Sowieja, Axel Sikora

“…Furthermore, to provide a seamless test flow, it is also critical to test and compare the performance of wireless systems systematically and consistently across the different system development phases. …”
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WARFARIN AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN THE ERA OF NEW ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS. ISSUES OF MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF TREATMENT by S. Yu. Martsevich, Y. V. Lukina

“…Obviously, the optimal solution to this problem is the possibility of self-testing of this indicator by the patient himself and,  probably, the ability to adjust the dosage of warfarin independently, to achieve the necessary values of INR (self-management) or titrate the dose with the help of a medical consultation by phone (self-monitoring). …”
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Methodology of special competences formation of the teacher of a foreign language under the conditions of inclusive education by Natalya A. Gridneva, Kseniya S. Oparina

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Molecular Detection of Various Non-Seasonal, Zoonotic Influenza Viruses Using BioFire FilmArray and GenXpert Diagnostic Platforms by Charlene Ranadheera, Taeyo Chestley, Orlando Perez, Breanna Meek, Laura Hart, Morgan Johnson, Yohannes Berhane, Nathalie Bastien

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Cognitive «portrait» of children with mental retardation by T. S. Kaminskaya, L. G. Khachatryan, E. V. Kasanave, I. V. Kaminskiy

“…Methods for studying the sensorimotor reaction, dynamic and static coordination, correction test, Mnemotest and Luscher's test were used to assess the psycho-emotional state. …”
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Approaches to evaluation of neurocognitive profile in patients with residual schizophrenia depending on a history of cerebral stroke by D. M. Safonov, V. I. Darii, O. M. Stoianov, A. D. Horodokin, K. V. Gapon

“…As concerning verbal ability, worse results of expressive speech (p ≤ 0.05), grammar and syntax (p ≤ 0.05) have been revealed in the group of patients with the history of cerebral stroke. …”
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Experimental Outdoor Vehicle Acoustic Testing Based on ISO-362 Pass-by-Noise and Tyre Noise Contribution for Electric Vehicles by Daniel O’Boy, Simon Tuplin, Kambiz Ebrahimi

“…A case study of the practical implementation of off-site vehicle testing supporting an acoustics module is described, detailing a time-constrained test for automotive pass-by-noise and tyre-radiated noise with speed. …”
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing of Mycobacterium bovis Isolates from Michigan White-Tailed Deer during the 2009 Hunting Season by Scott D. Fitzgerald, Angie M. Schooley, Dale E. Berry, John B. Kaneene

“…Worldwide, organisms within the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex have exhibited the ability to develop resistance to antimicrobial agents, resulting in both the multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strains of human tuberculosis. …”
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Cognitive Test Scores in UK Biobank: Data Reduction in 480,416 Participants and Longitudinal Stability in 20,346 Participants. by Donald M Lyall, Breda Cullen, Mike Allerhand, Daniel J Smith, Daniel Mackay, Jonathan Evans, Jana Anderson, Chloe Fawns-Ritchie, Andrew M McIntosh, Ian J Deary, Jill P Pell

“…We also assessed the degree of stability in cognitive scores in the subsample of participants with repeat data. The different tests of cognitive ability showed significant raw inter-correlations in the expected directions. …”
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To overcome test anxiety in on-line assessment: unpacking the mediator roles of techno competencies, teacher support, self-efficacy, and autonomy by Yuhua Deng, Huying Liu

“…Additionally, self-efficacy and autonomy play significant mediating roles, influencing students’ perceptions of their capabilities and their ability to regulate their learning processes. These findings underscore the importance of fostering techno competence, providing teacher support, and promoting self-efficacy and autonomy to alleviate test anxiety and enhance academic success in online assessment environments.…”
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TESTING THE EFFICACY OF SILICON AND GLUTATHIONE IN INDUCING SYSTEMIC RESISTANCE AGAINST FUSARIUM SOLANI, THE CAUSE OF BROAD BEAN ROOT ROT by Marwa Ismaiel, Bassam Ibrahim

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Development and validity test of impression management efficacy scale based on self-presentation behavior of Chinese youth on social media by Yixuan Liu, Ke Lei

“…It aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of their ability and self-efficacy in managing impressions within social media environments.MethodsFor this study, 18 young individuals were selected to participate in in-depth interviews. …”
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Shotgun proteomics identifies serum fibronectin as a candidate diagnostic biomarker for inclusion in future multiplex tests for ectopic pregnancy. by Jeremy K Brown, Katarina B Lauer, Emily L Ironmonger, Neil F Inglis, Tom H Bourne, Hilary O D Critchley, Andrew W Horne

“…Fibronectin may make a useful adjunct to future multiplex EP diagnostic tests.…”
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Center of Pressure Velocity and Dynamic Postural Control Strategies Vary During Y-Balance and Star Excursion Balance Testing by Kristen L Jagger, Brent Harper

“…Common standardized DPC assessments for active adults include the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (MSEBT) and the Y-Balance Test (YBT). # Hypothesis/Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore DPC during performance of the MSEBT, the YBT, and a modified version of the YBT, the MYBT. …”
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Numerical Low-Back Booster Analysis on a 6-Year-Old Infant during a Frontal Crash Test by I. L. Cruz-Jaramillo, C. R. Torres-San-Miguel, O. Cortes-Vásquez, L. Martínez-Sáez

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A patient-centered interactive voice response system for supporting self-management in kidney transplantation: design and field testing by Raheleh Ganjali, Raheleh Ganjali, Mahin Ghorban Sabbagh, Mahin Ghorban Sabbagh, Saeid Eslami, Saeid Eslami

“…Finally, fifteen end users (KT beneficiaries and health professionals) participated in a usability field test by completing a thinking -aloud test and a questionnaire based on the System Usability Scale (SUS).ResultsThe review study indicates the necessary of self-management education and the potential outcomes and functionalities of information technology intervention. …”
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Incorporating Known Genetic Variants Does Not Improve the Accuracy of PSA Testing to Identify High Risk Prostate Cancer on Biopsy. by Rebecca Gilbert, Richard M Martin, David M Evans, Kate Tilling, George Davey Smith, John P Kemp, J Athene Lane, Freddie C Hamdy, David E Neal, Jenny L Donovan, Chris Metcalfe

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing is a widely accepted screening method for prostate cancer, but with low specificity at thresholds giving good sensitivity. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the Patient Self-Advocacy Scale using classical test theory and item response theory by Jialu Cui, Jing Wang, Ailin Yue, Jiayan Cao, Zhijie Zhang, Baoxin Shi

“…Classical test theory was used for item analysis and validation of reliability (internal consistency, test-retest reliability) and validity (content validity, construct validity). …”
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Methodology to Determine the Stress Distribution Based on Fatigue Data with Bilinear Behavior and Its P–S–N Field and Testing Plan by Osvaldo Monclova-Quintana, Manuel R. Piña-Monarrez, María M. Hernández-Ramos, Jesús F. Ortiz-Yáñez

“…From the application, based on the formulated normal–Weibull relationship, we determine the failure percentiles for the normal (one, two, and three) sigma levels, as well as those failure percentiles corresponding to the capability (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>C</mi><mi>p</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>) and ability (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>C</mi><mi>p</mi><mi>k</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>) indices. …”
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Human Disc Degeneration Is Accompanied by a Loss of Anterior Annulus Fibrosus Interlamellar Matrix Integrity as Assessed by Peel Tests by Manmeet S. Dhiman, Mohammed A. Salaam, Taylor J. Bader, Fred Nicholls, W. Bradley Jacobs, Kenneth C. Thomas, Jacques Bouchard, Paul T. Salo, David A. Hart, Ganesh Swamy, Neil A. Duncan

“…Methods An interlamellar peel test was performed on fresh AF tissue collected from DD surgeries (n = 36) and non‐DD organ donors (n = 13). …”
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