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Nowadays, the classical aperture theory is supplemented by data on the properties of electromagnetic fields in the near radiated field zone. A fundamental feature of the functioning of antennas in this area is the possibility of spatial focusing of e...

With the advent of CFTR modulators, surrogate outcome parameters that accurately quantify the improvement in CFTR activity are needed. In vivo biomarkers that reflect CFTR ion transport and can serve as outcomes in the treatment of CFTR modulators ar...

The difference-from-control (DFC) test is one of the sensory discrimination methods which is applicable to sensory evaluation in some areas, including process optimization and quality assessment for foods. Thurstonian models are needed for any one of...

Sweetness drives the consumption of added sugars, so understanding how to best measure sweet hedonics is important for developing strategies to lower sugar intake. However, methods to assess hedonic response to sweetness vary, making results across s...

High testing rates limit COVID-19 transmission. Attempting to increase testing rates, Stovner District in Oslo, Norway, combined door-to-door campaigns with easy access testing facilities. We studied the intervention’s impact on COVID-19 testing rate...

This paper explores whether a diversity and inclusion strategy focused on using modern intelligence tests can assist public safety organizations in hiring a talented diverse workforce. Doing so may offer strategies for mitigating the issues of system...

Rock resistivity is a major geophysical technical parameter in geological and geotechnical engineering, geothermal prospecting, and oil and gas exploration. Its accurate measurement is of great significance to achieve the goal of “carbon peak a...

This study examined the influence of cognitive biases on financial literacy test outcomes across four generational groups: Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers. Using the National Financial Capability Test and an online in silico experiment, w...

Medical comparative studies often involve collecting data from paired organs, which can produce either bilateral or unilateral data. While many testing procedures are available that account for the intra-class correlation between paired organs for bi...

A basalt fiber asphalt mixture could improve the road performance of pavements and prolong the service life. The oil/asphalt absorption capacity of basalt fiber affects the road performance of asphalt mixtures to a certain extent. However, using kero...

The reliability of high-rise buildings’ rigid-pile composite foundations primarily relies on the load test results of single-pile composite foundations. Field load tests were conducted for a high-rise building in the loess area of China, the re...

This paper proposes a novel and reliable leak-detection method for pipeline systems based on acoustic emission (AE) signals. The proposed method analyzes signals from two AE sensors installed on the pipeline to detect leaks located between these two...

Earthquakes impact the stability of municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills, especially those with high water levels, and may further lead to disastrous landslides. Numerical analysis offers an efficient and cost-effective way to study the seismic stab...

Background/Objectives: The prognostic uncertainty of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) imposes comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations beyond mere memory assessment. However, previous investigations into other cognitive domains, such as attention,...

During the excavation and support construction process used in coal mine roadways, the stress path is the unloading of in situ stress and the compensation of support stress. The 150 mm × 150 mm × 150 mm coal mass samples were obtained in...

Compared with traditional urbanization, new urbanization is more closely aligned with China’s basic national conditions and reflects the basic goal of sustainable development. As the main method of new urbanization, in situ urbanization can make up f...

In mental rotation, males consistently outperform females in performance and confidence. Both can affect math anxiety. In the present study, 107 undergraduate students (85 female) solved a mental-rotation test either with cube (C-MRT) or pellet (P-MR...

Pooled sample testing is an effective strategy to reduce the cost of disease surveillance in human and animal medicine. Testing pooled samples commonly produces matched observations with dichotomous responses in medical and epidemiological research....

To investigate temporal deformation mechanisms of hydraulic asphalt concrete slope flow under evolving temperatures, this study developed a novel temperature-controlled slope flow intelligent test apparatus. Using this apparatus, slope flow tests wer...

A water lubricating axial piston pump (WLPP) is the core power component of a green and environmentally friendly water hydraulic system. The friction and wear of the friction pairs of a WLPP are the key factors that restrict its development. In order...

Unlike in many mammals, poultry testes are found in the abdominal cavity where they develop and perform spermatogenesis at high body temperature. Scarce reports among current publications detail the growth of testes and ST morphometry among juvenile...

This paper presents a simulation-based testing procedure that can be easily applied by practitioners who try to determine whether two gamma-distributed variables have the same expected values. From both theoretical and practical points of view, the g...

The main aim of this study was to determine the test–retest reliability of an experimental functional test battery: Y-balance test (YBT), single-leg countermovement jump (SLCMJ), single-leg hop for distance (SLH), side-hop (SH), speedy-jump (SJ), agi...

This article examines the impact of fatigue cycles on polylactide samples produced by 3D printing using the FDM method. Samples were printed in three infill degree variants: 50%, 75% and 100%. To compere the influence of infill degree on PLA properti...

Team sports are in continuous evolution, and physical performance is acquiring greater importance in the game. The assessment of physical fitness is the most reliable method for knowing if the athlete’s physical fitness is appropriate. Therefor...

Thurstonian scaling, i.e., Thurstonian discriminal distance $\delta$ or $d^{\prime }$, can be used as a sensory measurement index to measure and monitor food sensory difference/similarity between test and control samples due to potential food contamination...

Point-of-care testing (POCT) of HbA1c means instant test results and more coherent counseling that is expected to improve diabetes management and affect ambulatory visits and hospitalizations. From late 2008, POCT has been implemented and adopted by...

Using green finance reform and innovation pilot zone policy as a quasi-natural experiment, this study uses different methods to explore whether the policy implementation has improved new quality productivity in Chinese cities at the prefecture level...

The compatibility of seal materials with the working fluid is crucial for the flawless, energy-saving, environmentally sustainable, and safe operation of any technical system. This is especially true for hydraulic systems operating under high operati...

The current study presents a meta-analytic review of the differences between men and women in cognitive reflection (CR). The study also explores whether the type of CR test (i.e., numerical tests and verbal tests) moderates the relationship between C...

The leg tuck was replaced by the plank in the Army Combat Fitness Test, in part because it was felt it discriminated against women. There is limited leg tuck research, including between-sex comparisons and relationships with other fitness tests. This...

The river chief system (RCS) is an autonomous environmental policy implemented by local governments in China that incorporates environmental responsibilities into the performance evaluation. Although existing literature suggests that RCS can reduce w...

Power transformers are fundamental components in electrical grids, requiring robust insulation to operate reliably under various abnormal conditions, including overvoltages caused by lightning or switching. As defined by existing standards, the Basic...

This paper studies the impact of carbon trading policies on breakthrough low-carbon technological innovation through a difference-in-differences model based on the panel data of 30 provinces in China. Through descriptive statistics, regression analys...

Heavy smoke from building fires is the main cause of casualties. As smoke typically diffuses through building openings, smoke control performance of building openings is critical to survival and requires considerable attention. In the past, the detec...

It is believed that the “scissors difference” of socioeconomics between rural and urban households in typical municipalities of China is significant. This may result in differences in their behavior and has important implications for urba...

Background: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare histiocytic hematological disorder that frequently involves the lungs. Due to a lack of data about sex-related differences in LCH, the aim of this study is to evaluate sex-related differences...

The Masking Level Difference (MLD) test is one of the main instruments for investigating binaural interaction. Studies with children aged 7–12 years still disagree about the influence of age on test performance and present discordant reference...

Improving the energy efficiency of enterprises is one of the key means to solve the problem of energy shortage. It is of great significance to investigate how environmental information disclosure (EDI) promotes the green total factor energy efficienc...

Spatial memory has been studied through different instruments and tools with different modalities of administration. The cognitive load varies depending on the measure used and it should be taken into account to correctly interpret results. The aim o...

Measuring the airtightness of high-rise buildings presents significant challenges due to the effects of wind and thermal lift (stack effect). Small indoor/outdoor temperature differences, combined with the building’s height, can create substant...

Fire academy training classes may have trainees with a range of different fitness capabilities. Documentation of trainee fitness could indicate the need for flexibility in physical training emphases. Therefore, data from six academy classes (males =...

Background and Objectives: The diagnostic value of thrombophilia remains unknown in young patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO) and stroke. In this study we hypothesized that inherited thrombophilias that lead to venous thrombosis are more prevale...

The estimation of unknown model parameters and reliability characteristics is considered under a block adaptive progressive hybrid censoring scheme, where data are observed from a Weibull model. This censoring scheme enhances experimental efficiency...

This study aims to implement and evaluate a methodological proposal using the hologram as a teaching medium for the learning of concepts related to areas and volumes of geometrical bodies. The study has been carried out with a sample of 78 students i...

Computer-based testing is an emerging method to evaluate students’ mathematics learning outcomes. However, algebra problems impose a high cognitive load due to requiring multiple calculation steps, which might reduce students’ performance...

This study was designed to determine the optimal intensity for verification phase testing (VP) in healthy, young adults. Thirty one young, active participants (16 females) completed a cycle ergometer graded exercise test (GXT) VO_2max test and 4 VP te...

Sex differences in a variety of cognitive traits have long been reported in various species, including dogs. However, only a few canine studies have taken the possible effect of reproductive hormones into account. The aim of this study was to investi...

We investigate how the factors influencing aircraft utilization have changed during and post-Pandemic depending on the business model before. We classify the Pandemic into three periods (pre-, during and post- Pandemic) and the business models into t...

The widespread oil extraction in the Niger Delta and the impacts on different types of vegetation are poorly understood due to lack of ground access. This study aims to determine the impact of oil spills on vegetation in the Niger Delta using a Lands...