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The advent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has ushered in a transformative wave within the field of language education. However, the applications of GenAI are primarily in language teaching and learning, with assessment receiving much l...

Test Driven Development (TDD) is a critical agile software development practice that supports innovation in short development cycles. However, TDD is one of the most challenging agile practices to adopt because it requires changes to work practices a...

With the rapid development of quantum computing technology, traditional cryptographic systems are facing unprecedented challenges. Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), as a new cryptographic technology that can resist attacks from quantum computers, has...

In mineral exploration, pressure is growing to develop innovative technologies and methods with a lower impact on the social and physical environment. To assess the performance and impact of these technologies and methods, test sites are required. Em...

In this paper, we follow the Test-Driven Development (TDD) paradigm in the development of an in-house code to allow for the finite element analysis of finite periodic type electromagnetic structures (e.g., antenna arrays, metamaterials, and several r...

Background: Prosodic cues play a critical role in marking syntactic boundaries and guiding sentence interpretation. However, Turkish clinical language batteries lack dedicated measures targeting linguistic prosody and the syntax–prosody interfa...

The use of permeable block pavement has been acknowledged as one of the promising Low Impact Development (LID) strategies to mitigate the harmful effects of depletion of natural surfaces, due to the uncontrollable development of infrastructure and bu...

Script Concordance Tests (SCTs) assess clinical reasoning under uncertainty. While construction guidelines exist, the feasibility of collaborative development approaches and educators’ real-time experiences remain underreported. This feasibilit...

A laboratory-developed test (LDT) is a type of in vitro diagnostic test that is developed and used within a single laboratory. The holistic metabolomic LDT integrating the currently available data on human metabolic pathways, changes in the concentra...

Emotion recognition is essential for social adaptation and mental health. However, existing measures still rely on limited stimulus materials or simplified task formats, which restricts ecological validity. The present study aimed to construct a loca...

Motor rotor magnetic bridges operate under multiple physical field loads, such as electromagnetic force, temperature, and centrifugal force. These loads can cause fatigue and aging failure of the bridges, especially when the rotor is operating contin...

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted testing inequities in developing countries. Lack of lateral flow test (LFT) manufacturing capacity was a major COVID-19 response bottleneck in low- and middle-income regions. Here we report the development of an open...

In recent years, polymeric materials have gained prominence as a competitive option for gear manufacturing. Nevertheless, the absence of comprehensive literature addressing the wear due to the coupling of these materials presents a real challenge in...

The purpose of this study is to describe the development and initial validation of a survey focused on problematic situations involving e-cigarette use by rural Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) youths. A 5-phase approach to test developmen...

Gastrointestinal nematode infections are a global concern in grazing cattle production systems, even more so due to the widespread problem of anthelmintic resistance. In response, early anthelmintic resistance detection methods, such as the micro-aga...

It is of importance but great difficulty to objectively and quantitatively evaluate the sustainable development level, especially in the weight determination process and uncertainty evaluation. The traditional weight determination methods hardly refl...

Computer-based testing (CBT) is gaining importance for studies addressing the diagnosis of competencies, because it is possible to simulate authentic action situations and may reduce the effort of analyzing the data. This benefit is most important fo...

The current study employs a Granger causality test within a Quantile approach investigating CO₂ emission determinants in China. Results show urbanization, financial development and openness to trade are leading determinants of CO₂ emissions in China....

A new method for the determination of cadherin 12 (CDH12)—an adhesive protein that has a significant impact on the development, growth, and movement of cancer cells—was developed and validated. The method is based on a biosensor using sur...

Objectives: The main purpose of this work was to clinically assess the oculomotricity of one hundred Mexican children with poor reading skills but without any specific learning disorder. Methods: The D.E.M. psychometric test was used. Sex and age ana...

The SHS-Multirisk Project proposes a residence model that is simultaneously resistant to earthquakes and hurricanes within a specific range of magnitude to be defined in the project. It uses simple, low-cost, and environmentally friendly construction...

The purpose was to contribute to the validation of the TFPI, a new tool to assess the phonetic development of Italian-speaking children aged 18–47 months. Since currently norm-referenced instruments for Italian are lacking, the TFPI would fill...

Based on the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework, this paper constructs the input, expected output, and unexpected output of China’s sustainable development. This paper calculates the sustainable development efficiency of 31...

With the continuous improvement of medical testing and instrumentation engineering technologies, the design, testing and development methods of in vitro diagnostic instruments are developing rapidly. In vitro diagnostic instruments are also gradually...

Laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) are a subset of in vitro diagnostic devices, which the US Food and Drug Administration defines as “tests that are manufactured by and used within a single laboratory”. The review describes the emergence and history o...

The test methods that currently exist for the identification of thyroid hormone system-disrupting chemicals are woefully inadequate. There are currently no internationally validated in vitro assays, and test methods that can capture the consequences...

Digitalisation is transforming organisational practices, making digital readiness essential for strategic planning. However, customised digital maturity tools for the Irish Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) sector remain...

The dynamic test-bed is a powerful tool for the powertrain integration and control strategy development of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). This paper focuses on developing a test-bed controller with driver simulation, road load simulation (RLS), and...

Electric road systems (ERSs) are a promising solution for electrifying heavy-duty freight transport by providing traction and charging power from the power lines installed along the road. Development of ERSs has been accelerated in the last decade, a...

A laboratory-developed test (LDT) is a type of in vitro diagnostic test that is designed, manufactured and used in the same laboratory (i.e., an in-house test). In this study, a metabolomics-based LDT was developed. This test involves a blood plasma...

Wi-Fi security analysis and testing tools are vital to ensure the safety of wireless networks. Specialised hardware and software are needed to examine the underlying technology that connects our devices wirelessly. This article explores the feasibili...

The objective of this study was to develop an assessment instrument to measure the effects of a continuing education intervention on 3 domains in pharmacists’ knowledge needed to provide pharmaceutical care for transgender patients: (1) foundat...

The safe disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLW) is a major issue to ensure environmental protection and the sustainable development of the nuclear energy industry; it is also an equally important issue regarding nuclear safety. Deep-buried ge...

Among algae that synthesize paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs), Alexandrium tamarense is a widely distributed and highly dangerous species with significant impacts on the marine environment and human health. Therefore, establishing fast and reliable m...

This study reports the development and initial test of the first measure of summer family involvement—the Summer Family Involvement Questionnaire. Items for the questionnaire were developed to reflect each of Epstein’s six types of parent...

Olfactory dysfunction is associated with conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, obesity, autoimmune diseases, mental illnesses, and upper-airway-related diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the development of an examiner-ind...

This paper describes a malaria knowledge test (MKT) developed to evaluate a web-based game for students who increasingly travel to malaria- risk regions of the world. The 18-item MKT was structured according to the dimensions of the self-regulation...

This article introduces a new type of on-site non-destructive testing instrument for the impermeability measurement of walls. The research and development of this instrument is based on the water drenching method. The influence of symmetry is mainly...

Assessing the sulfate resistance of concrete is essential for the use of concrete in sulfate rich environments. A multitude of test methods exists worldwide, showing the relevance of the problem and the difficulty to find a suitable test setup. Testi...

There is increasing interest to replace animal-based potency assays used routinely to test vaccines, since they are highly variable, are costly, and present ethical concerns. The development of relevant in vitro assays is part of the solution. Using...

Condom-related stigma is a frequently mentioned barrier to consistent condom use among men who have sex with men (MSM). Based on the concept and operational definition of condom-related stigma recently defined by our team, we developed the 20-item co...

The Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) system forms the central part of the immune system and is crucial in the recognition and elimination of “non-self” antigens. While this role of the HLA system is essential in the effective defense of the...

Objective: This paper describes the development of a speech intelligibility test in Swiss German dialects, designed for children aged four to nine who are not yet familiar with standard German. Method: Suitable monosyllabic words and trochees in diff...

Software testing and debugging is a crucial part of the software development process since defective software not only incurs customer dissatisfaction but also might incur legal issues. However, the managers of a software development company cannot a...

The disrupted introduction of the HPV-based cervical screening program in several jurisdictions has demonstrated that the attitudes and beliefs of screening-eligible persons are critically implicated in the success of program implementation (includin...

This paper focuses on the design and test technique of an auxiliary power unit (APU) for a range-extended electric vehicle (RE-EV). The APU system is designed to improve RE-EV power and economy; it integrates the power system, generator system, batte...

Objective: The aim of this project was to develop the Arabic CAPT (A-CAPT), a Standard Arabic version of the CHEAR auditory perception test (CAPT) that assesses consonant perception ability in children. Method: This closed-set test was evaluated with...

Vehicle recharge time is a key barrier to widespread adoption of battery electric trucks, where megawatt class charging could be used to achieve refueling times comparable to internal combustion vehicles. This work presents the design and validation...

The processing of fine and technogenic chromite-bearing raw materials accumulated in tailings and sludge storage facilities is a key challenge for sustainable metallurgical development. This paper presents the results of laboratory and pilot-scale st...

The Saiduldin Test (ST), originally developed as the Conglutinating Complex Fixation Test (CCFT), is a complement-dependent serological method based on specific antigen–antibody interaction followed by conglutinin-mediated secondary aggregation...