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SARS-CoV-2 variants detection using TaqMan SARS-CoV-2 mutation panel molecular (genotyping) assays

open access: yesInternational Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2022
Purpose: For rapid detection and tracking of SARS-CoV-2, alternative method for screening in few hours is highly desirable. Here, we evaluated performance characteristics of TaqMan SARS-CoV-2 mutation panel genotyping molecular assay for detection of ...
P. Neopane   +3 more
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Stated consideration and attribute thresholds in mode choice models: a hierarchical ICLV approach

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research, 2021
Consideration of alternatives, as many other aspects related to the decision-making process, is not observable and challenging to measure. Even when supplementary information is collected during stated choice experiments, its use as an additional ...
Mauro Capurso   +2 more
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Comprehensive sexuality education in Hong Kong: study protocol for process and outcome evaluation

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2021
Background Hong Kong lacks comprehensive school-based sexuality education. Recent public health concerns have brought the inadequacies of sex education in Hong Kong to the forefront.
Ellie Bostwick Andres   +6 more
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Agent-based models in urban transportation: review, challenges, and opportunities

open access: yesEuropean Transport Research Review, 2023
Objective This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of agent-based models, focusing specifically on their application in urban transportation research.
Faza Fawzan Bastarianto   +3 more
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Smoke-Free Universities Help Students Avoid Establishing Smoking by Means of Facilitating Quitting [PDF]

open access: yesHealth Promotion Perspectives, 2015
Background: This study aimed to clarify whether smoke-free policies affect the initiation or the quit­ting of smoking among young adults. Methods: In this natural quasi-experiment study, three universities with different enforcement of smoke-free ...
Tatiana I Andreeva   +4 more
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Commentary: Data storytelling to aid health system decision-makers with population health issues for a specific location

open access: yesJournal of Health Sciences, 2022
Modern society is awash in data for health science, health system, and public health decision-making. These public data are often presented in various formats: Data tables, reports with data and bar charts, press releases with data, dashboards of key ...
Gregory Fant, Tamala Choice
doaj   +1 more source

COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF VILANEROL / UMECLIDINIUM VERSUS TIOTROPIUM IN SEVERE AND VERY SEVERE COPD

open access: yesФармакоэкономика, 2017
In accordance with currently accepted recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), both monotherapy with long-acting anticholinergics (LAAC) or combined therapy (LAAC / long-acting beta-agonists, LABA ...
E. G. Kosolapov   +3 more
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ACCESSIBILITY ASSESSMENT OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES IN TOKYO METROPOLITAN AREA AFTER A LARGE EARTHQUAKE [PDF]

open access: yesThe International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2018
At the time of a large earthquake, property collapse (e.g., building collapse and street blockage) will obstruct emergency activities (e.g., firefighting activity and ambulance service) and cause the expansion of secondary damage.
M. Kishimoto, T. Osaragi
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Who Are Charter School Teachers? Comparing Teacher Characteristics, Job Choices, and Job Preferences

open access: yesEducation Policy Analysis Archives, 2012
Given the importance of teachers to student learning, it is important to understand how and why charter schools differ in terms of their human capital.
Marisa Ann Cannata, Roberto Penaloza
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Reconciling ACEA and MCDA: is there a way forward for measuring cost-effectiveness in the U.S. healthcare setting?

open access: yesCost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation, 2021
Background The ISPOR Special Task Force (STF) on US Value Assessment Frameworks was agnostic about exactly how to implement the quality-adjusted life year (QALY) as a key element in an overall cost-effectiveness evaluation.
Bernarda Zamora   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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