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Food Science & Technology
Francesco Gatto, Christian Savini, Maria Grazia Sacco, Daniela Vinciguerra, Gerhard Buttinger, Philippe Corbisier, Marco Mazzara, Hendrik Emons
Summary: The validation study showed that droplet digital PCR (dPCR) methods are suitable and accurate for the analysis of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in accordance with EU and international guidelines. Other aspects supporting the application of dPCR for GMO control in the market were also experimentally assessed.
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Edmund H. Wilkes
Summary: According to international standards, clinical laboratories need to verify assay performance before routine practice. This paper presents an open-source software for Bayesian analysis of verification data, aiming to make Bayesian analyses more accessible. The software allows evaluation of imprecision, trueness, method comparison, and diagnostic performance within a Bayesian framework.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2023)
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Education & Educational Research
Jennifer Kue, Ashley Bersani, Kurt Stevenson, Getnet Yimer, Shu-Hua Wang, Wondwossen Gebreyes, Carmen Hazim, Matthew Westercamp, Michael Omondi, Berhanu Amare, Gebrie Alebachew, Rajiha Abubeker, Surafel Fentaw, Eyasu Tigabu, Denise Kirley, Daniel Vanderende, Elizabeth Bancroft, Kathleen M. Gallagher, Theresa Kanter, Joan-Miquel Balada-Llasat
Summary: Proper specimen collection is crucial for improving patient care and this study focuses on developing a training program to enhance clinical culture specimen collection skills among healthcare personnel in Ethiopia.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Jost Stergar, Rok Hren, Matija Milanic
Summary: The study developed a custom-made laboratory HSI system for biomedical applications, with a focus on design, calibration, characterization, and verification protocols. The study also illustrated the advantages of the system in biomedical applications.
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
Nour Skaf, Olivier Guyon, Eric Gendron, Kyohoon Ahn, Arielle Bertrou-Cantou, Anthony Boccaletti, Jesse Cranney, Thayne Currie, Vincent Deo, Billy Edwards, Florian Ferreira, Damien Gratadour, Julien Lozi, Barnaby Norris, Arnaud Sevin, Fabrice Vidal, Sebastien Vievard
Summary: This study aims to improve identification and rejection of slow and static speckles in adaptive optics-corrected images using the Direct Reinforcement Wavefront Heuristic Optimisation (DrWHO) algorithm. Through numerical simulations and on-sky testing, the algorithm demonstrated rapid convergence towards correction of non-common path aberrations (NCPAs), resulting in improved point spread function (PSF) quality. The DrWHO algorithm offers a robust focal-plane wavefront sensing calibration method that is compatible with different wavefront control methods.
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
(2022)
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Construction & Building Technology
Goran Adil, Ceki Halmen, Pavan Vaddey, Jose Pacheco, David Trejo
Summary: This paper presents a new method for testing the critical chloride threshold in reinforced concrete and evaluates its repeatability and reproducibility through a multi-laboratory validation study.
ACI MATERIALS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
M. El Morsy, A. Vigan, M. Lopez, G. P. P. L. Otten, E. Choquet, F. Madec, A. Costille, J. -F. Sauvage, K. Dohlen, E. Muslimov, R. Pourcelot, J. Floriot, J. -A. Benedetti, P. Blanchard, P. Balard, G. Murray
Summary: The combination of extreme adaptive optics and high-dispersion spectroscopy is a powerful technique for directly characterizing giant exoplanets. This technique provides higher spectral resolution for accessing more spectral features and better separation of stellar and planetary signals. The main challenge is to accurately center the planet's point spread function on the science fiber to maximize coupling efficiency. Different centring strategies were compared, and it was found that reaching the desired accuracy is extremely challenging regardless of the strategy chosen.
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
(2022)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yuan Kong, A. P. Sakis Meliopoulos
Summary: This paper presents a practical validation procedure for the estimated primary samples obtained by DSE-based instrumentation channel error correction. The proposed validation method compares substation-wide dynamic state estimation results using legacy primary samples and estimated primary samples, deriving three validation indicators to validate the estimated samples. Verification results have been demonstrated through numerical experiments.
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS RESEARCH
(2022)
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Engineering, Civil
Aria Fathi, Cesar Tirado, Sergio Rocha, Mehran Mazari, Soheil Nazarian
Summary: This study evaluated the depth of influence of IC rollers using simulated and field data, finding a dependency between the depth of influence and the type of geomaterial. The depth of influence increases with more granular geomaterial and decreases with an increase in the cohesion of the geomaterial.
TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jingjing Zhao, Hongyi Xu, Hugo Lebrette, Marta Carroni, Helena Taberman, Martin Hogbom, Xiaodong Zou
Summary: Preassis is a pressure-assisted method for the preparation of MicroED specimens, capable of handling a wide range of protein crystal suspensions under different buffer conditions, including samples with high viscosity and low crystal concentrations.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
E. Veiga, C. Olmedo, L. Sanchez, M. Fernandez, A. Mauri, E. Ferrer, N. Ortiz
Summary: The study aims to calculate the adequate number of personnel required for the efficient and safe operation of modern ART laboratories. Through a survey conducted on senior embryologists working at different IVF centers, the study found the time needed for various processes in an IVF cycle, highlighting the importance of staffing efficiency in achieving successful outcomes.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2022)
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Biology
Jocelyn P. Colella, Ryan B. Stephens, Mariel L. Campbell, Brooks A. Kohli, Danielle J. Parsons, Bryan S. McLean
Summary: The open-science movement aims to enhance transparency and reproducibility of scientific data, with preserved biological specimens playing a critical role in research, conservation, and public health. The decrease in specimen preservation in public biorepositories poses a significant barrier to open biological science, highlighting the need for a cultural shift towards normalizing specimen deposition in museum collections.
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
F. De Angeli, M. Weiler, P. Montegriffo, D. W. Evans, M. Riello, R. Andrae, J. M. Carrasco, G. Busso, P. W. Burgess, C. Cacciari, M. Davidson, D. L. Harrison, S. T. Hodgkin, C. Jordi, P. J. Osborne, E. Pancino, G. Altavilla, M. A. Barstow, C. A. L. Bailer-Jones, M. Bellazzini, A. G. A. Brown, M. Castellani, S. Cowell, L. Delchambre, F. De Luise, C. Diener, C. Fabricius, M. Fouesneau, Y. Fremat, G. Gilmore, G. Giuffrida, N. C. Hambly, S. Hidalgo, G. Holland, Z. Kostrzewa-Rutkowska, F. van Leeuwen, A. Lobel, S. Marinoni, N. Miller, C. Pagani, L. Palaversa, A. M. Piersimoni, L. Pulone, S. Ragaini, M. Rainer, P. J. Richards, G. T. Rixon, D. Ruz-Mieres, N. Sanna, L. M. Sarro, N. Rowell, R. Sordo, N. A. Walton, A. Yoldas
Summary: This paper presents the processing techniques for converting raw satellite data into low-resolution blue and red photometer mean spectra, calibrated to an internal reference system. The calibration steps and the resulting time-averaged mean spectra are discussed. Scientific validation suggests that the internal calibration was generally successful.
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
(2023)
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Nursing
Anneli Schwarz, Stina Isaksson, Ulrika Kallman, Marie Rusner
Summary: This study aimed to describe users' experiences of the Green Cross method in patient safety work. Participants associated the method with patient safety and emphasized the opportunity for systematic engagement in patient safety work. Key aspects highlighted were the simplicity and systematic framework of the method, together with the need for distinct leadership.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcel du Toit, Zivanai C. Chapanduka, Annalise E. Zemlin
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of a laboratory staff training workshop on coagulation specimen rejection rates and assess the knowledge level of laboratory personnel regarding coagulation specimen rejection criteria. The results showed that the workshop successfully improved the knowledge of laboratory personnel and increased the rejection rate of coagulation specimens, highlighting the importance of regular training sessions.
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Environmental Sciences
Paul D. Mathewson, Katie C. Hanson-Dorr, Warren P. Porter, Steven J. Bursian, Karen M. Dean, Kate Healy, Katherine Horak, Jane E. Link, K. E. Harr, Brian S. Dorr
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(2018)
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Veterinary Sciences
Kendal E. Harr, Kristina Deak, Steven A. Murawski, Drury R. Reavill, Ryan A. Takeshita
VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Bente Flatland, Kathleen P. Freeman
VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Mary B. Nabity, Kendal E. Harr, Melinda S. Camus, Bente Flatland, Linda M. Vap
VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Lisa C. Viesselmann, Ricardo Videla, Bente Flatland
VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Christine M. Molter, Kendal E. Harr, Mollie Zaback, Philip H. Kass, Laura Keener, Geoffrey W. Pye
JOURNAL OF ZOO AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE
(2018)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Bente Flatland, Melinda S. Camus, Randolph M. Baral
VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Michael B. Lane, Bente Flatland, Shelly J. Olin, Kellie A. Fecteau, Markus Rick, Luca Giori
JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2018)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Lisa C. Viesselmann, Bente Flatland, Tracy Stokol, Sandra Sisson, Deanna M. W. Schaefer
VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(2019)
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Pathology
J. W. Harvey, K. E. Harr, D. Murphy, M. T. Walsh, M. de Wit, C. J. Deutsch, R. K. Bonde
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY
(2019)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Bente Flatland, Randolph M. Baral, Kathleen P. Freeman
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Bente Flatland, Kathleen P. Freeman
VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Randolph M. Baral, Kathleen P. Freeman, Bente Flatland
Summary: SDMA reflects the GFR in humans, dogs, and cats. A veterinary immunoassay has been developed for commercial laboratories and point-of-care equipment. Results showed consistent bias between point-of-care and commercial laboratory analysers, with high numbers of results falling outside performance goals. The analyser-specific reference intervals are likely needed for accurate interpretation of SDMA concentration changes.
JOURNAL OF FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Randolph M. Baral, Kathleen P. Freeman, Bente Flatland
Summary: This study established analytical performance goals for SDMA in cats based on biological variation data and expert opinion, including set values for imprecision, bias, and total error. The wide dispersion of SDMA results using currently available assays implies that clinicians risk attaching medical significance to small SDMA changes that actually reflect analytical variability.
VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(2021)