Exploring the mediation role of hardiness in the relationship between feedback sensitivity and test anxiety among nursing students: a multi-site inquiry by Alaa Eldin Moustafa Hamed, Mohga Fathy Hamza, Nahla Abdallah Abd El-Tawab, Ahmed Abdellah Othman, Abeer Moustafa Barakat, Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta

“…Abstract Background Academic students often face significant academic pressures that can lead to test anxiety, affecting performance and well-being. …”
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Validation of a test procedure for determination of specific activity of human recombinant interferon beta (Infibeta®) using various cell/virus combinations by Yu. N. Lebedeva, N. A. Litvinova, T. N. Lobanova, R. R. Shukurov, R. A. Khamitov, L. A. Gaiderova

“…Materials and methods: WISH, Vero, A-549, and MDBK cells in combination with mouse encephalomyocarditis virus were used in the study. The testing was performed using the biological test method based on the interferon ability to suppress virus-induced cytopathic effects in cell cultures. …”
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Testing spatial transferability of species distribution models reveals differing habitat preferences for an endangered delphinid (Cephalorhynchus hectori) in Aotearoa, New Zealand by Steph Bennington, Peter W. Dillingham, Scott D. Bourke, Stephen M. Dawson, Elisabeth Slooten, William J. Rayment

“…Using Generalised Additive Models, we built presence/absence SDMs for each population and validated the predictive ability of the top models (with TSS and AUC). Then, we tested the transferability of each top model by predicting the distribution of the remaining two populations. …”
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Feasibility and staff acceptability of implementing Xpert HIV-1 viral load point-of-care testing: a pilot study in San Francisco by Kelvin Moore Jr., Noelle Le Tourneau, Jasmin Alvarez, Santos Rodriguez, Janessa Broussard, Pierre-Cédric Crouch, Jorge Roman, Patricia Defechereux, Jason Bena, Kimberly A. Koester, Lissa Moran, Christopher Pilcher, Robert Grant, Katerina A. Christopoulos

“…Clinical staff found Xpert testing acceptable, based on its ability to provide rapid, accurate test results and potential for bridging patient care gaps. …”
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Thyroid function test profile in patients who have thyroid nodule and its correlation with ultrasound TIRAD scoring system and cytological results by Sama Atta Gitti, Saman Sarko Baha Al-den

“…The aim of this study was to assess the ability and usefulness of thyroid function tests in predicting ultrasound and FNA outcomes of thyroid nodules and therefore confirm or rule out the malignant potential of these nodules. …”
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Using a Diverse Test Suite to Assess Large Language Models on Fast Health Care Interoperability Resources Knowledge: Comparative Analysis by Ahmad Idrissi-Yaghir, Kamyar Arzideh, Henning Schäfer, Bahadir Eryilmaz, Mikel Bahn, Yutong Wen, Katarzyna Borys, Eva Hartmann, Cynthia Schmidt, Obioma Pelka, Johannes Haubold, Christoph M Friedrich, Felix Nensa, René Hosch

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Joggle lap shear testing of deep occlusal composite restorations lined with Dycal, Dycal LC, conventional or resin-modified glass ionomer by Stojanovska Vera, Ivanoff Chris S., Muratovska Ilijana, Popovska Lidija, Garcia-Godoy Franklin, Hottel Timothy L., Marković Dejan Lj., Morrow Brian R.

“…The longevity of a dental restoration may be predicted to some degree by its adhesive ability, and this, in turn, can be measured by bond strength testing between restorative materials and tooth structure. …”
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Evaluating the recovery of pan-susceptible and antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli in synthetic test agricultural water using membrane filtration and colilert methods by Zirui Ray Xiong, Ajani A. Brooks, Ellen Gabriel, Alan Gutierrez, Shayla B. Johnson, Cheryl East, Lisa M. Durso, Elica Moss, Manan Sharma

“…These methods have not been evaluated in test agricultural water (TAW), a formulation used for assessing chemical sanitizer effectiveness. …”
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Identification of minimal residual disease using the clonesight test for ultrasensitive ctDNA detection to anticipate late relapse in early breast cancer by Iñaki Comino-Méndez, Jesús Velasco-Suelto, Javier Pascual, Esperanza López-López, Maria Elena Quirós-Ortega, Celia Gaona-Romero, Alejandro Martín-Muñoz, Patricia Losana, Yanira Heredia, Emilio Alba, Angel Guerrero-Zotano

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An organotypic human melanoma-in-skin model as an in vitro tool for testing Vγ9Vδ2-T cell-based immunotherapy by E. Michielon, L.A. King, T. Waaijman, M. Veth, S.W. Spiekstra, H.J. van der Vliet, S. Gibbs, T.D. de Gruijl

“…Upon Mel-RhS dissociation, a fraction was shown to be decorated by melanoma-associated chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan (MCSP), demonstrating their ability to actively navigate the tumor microenvironment and trogocytose cancer cells. …”
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Development and validation of the Thai version of MNREAD acuity charts by Thidarat Leeungurasatien, Songporn Srinut, Yonlada Duenpen, Apichat Tantraworasin

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A Novel Digital Intervention to Facilitate Diabetes Self-Management Among People with Schizophrenia and Related Disorders: Development and Acceptability Testing of SMART by Arnautovska U, Ritchie G, Soole R, Menon A, Korman N, Milton A, Varnfield M, Kelly JT, Jansen PM, Baker A, Ireland D, Russell AW, Chapman J, Mulligan K, Hirani SP, Vitangcol KJ, McKeon G, Siskind D

“…The objective of this study was to describe the co-design and test the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of a novel digital health intervention, Schizophrenia and diabetes Mobile-Assisted Remote Trainer (SMART), for prevention and self-management of T2D in people with SSD.Methods: SMART was developed through an iterative process including review of relevant literature (eg, disease-specific guidelines), stakeholder involvement, and user testing. …”
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Research on the impact of artificial intelligence applications on agricultural green development by Shuang Han, Xianmin Sun

“…From the perspective of production factors, further research reveals that “the level of human capital” and “the ability of technological innovation” have become important channels through which artificial intelligence drives the green development of agriculture. …”
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Evaluation of dentin thickness preservation and the efficiency of instrumentation between traditional and guided endodontic access in mandibular central incisors by Pooja R. Kesharani, Shalini D. Aggarwal, Nishtha K. Patel, Jhanvi Patel, Ankita Bansal, Naman Patel

“…Post-operative CBCT scans were taken to measure the RDT canal centering ability of each approach.The data was examined using a one-way analysis of variance, followed by Tukey's post-hoc test for multiple pairwise comparisons, with a significance level set at p < 0.05. …”
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Effects of Off-Season Heavy-Load Resistance Training on Lower Limb Mechanical Muscle Function and Physical Performance in Elite Female Team Handball Players by Bjørn Fristrup, Peter Krustrup, Anders Kløve Petz, Jesper Bencke, Mette K. Zebis, Per Aagaard

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Co-designing and testing the learn together guidance to support patient and family involvement in patient safety investigations: a mixed-methods study by Jane O’Hara, Lauren Ramsey, Siobhan McHugh, Joseph Langley, Justin Waring, Ruth Simms-Ellis, Gemma Louch, Jenni Murray, Carl Macrae, John Baker, Rebecca Lawton, Daisy Halligan, Olivia Rogerson, Penny Phillips, Debra Hazeldine, Sarah Seddon, Joanne Hughes, Rebecca Partridge, Katherine Ludwin, Laura Sheard

“…Objective To co-design processes and resources to guide the involvement of patients and families in incident investigations at a national and local level, and to test these processes to understand their impact upon experience, learning and likelihood of litigation. …”
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Development and Validation of a Virtual Version of the Box and Block Test to Assess Manual Dexterity at Home for Adults with Stroke and Children with Cerebral Palsy by Zélie Rosselli, Merlin Somville, Edouard Ducoffre, Carlyne Arnould, Geoffroy Saussez, Yannick Bleyenheuft

“…A total of 205 healthy participants, 37 post-stroke adults, and 37 children with cerebral palsy (CP) performed the standard BBT, various versions of the newly designed vBBT (with/without a separation wall; with 6, 4, and free zones) and the Tower of London test assessing executive function/planning abilities. …”
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Developing and testing a structured visual skills screening tool for use in sports vision training: an exploratory study with field hockey participants by Zoe L. Wimshurst, Paul T. Sowden

“…However, whilst it has been suggested that different sports have different visual requirements, there is no easy way to screen for these without having to rely on extensive testing of the visual abilities of elite athletes within the sport, which is often not a practical option. …”
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Analyzing the capability description of testing institution in Chinese phrase using a joint approach of semi-supervised K-Means clustering and BERT by Gaoqing Xu, Qun Chen, Shuhang Jiang, Xiaohang Fu, Yiwei Wang, Qingchun Jiao

“…Abstract The capability parameters of third-party testing institutions not only serve as a critical reflection of their technical and quality management capabilities but also form the key basis for categorizing their testing abilities. …”
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Effects of the different intensities of task-oriented training on the upper extremity motor function and self-care ability of stroke survivors: study protocol for a multiarm parall... by Kai Zhang, Chunxiang Li, Shengfeng Liu, Xuecha Li, Mengsi Peng

“…Therefore, this study aims to explore the effects of different intensities of TOT on motor function and self-care ability of stroke survivors.Methods and analysis This randomised controlled clinical trial will recruit 72 participants from a tertiary hospital, diagnosed with decreased self-care ability and upper limb motor dysfunction post-stroke. …”
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