How can we estimate sample size for a moderated mediation analysis with more than two mediators?

How can we estimate sample size for a moderated mediation analysis with more than two mediators? I am looking for scripts, macros, syntaxes, that allow us to estimate sample sizes for research...

15 February 2021 6,813 3 View

Does diseases like fungal,bacterial etc of rice plant is different from nutrient deficiency diseases?how deep learning is used except classification?

can any one suggest me other than classification, how deep learning technique can be used in plant disease detection in rice plant? could a research work continued from fungal,bacterial...

07 February 2021 470 2 View

In your opinion, which is the best software for reviewing Papers? Why?

How effective and helpful is it, really.

25 January 2021 6,988 73 View

Without using a course aggregate why the topic is named as Textile Reinforced Concrete? & why not it is named as Textile Reinforced Mortar Cement?

Dear Researchers, In Textile Reinforced Concrete is a novel construction material consisting of a cementitious binder and a textile reinforcement. Without using a course aggregate why the topic...

24 January 2021 2,654 9 View

What is the use of vaccination without follow-up tests for assessing the corresponding antibodies ?

Shouldn't every individual who takes COVID-19 vaccination undergo periodic review to the study the state of corresponding antibodies? Individuals who do not produce any symptoms of COVID-19 after...

23 January 2021 6,170 2 View

In a xrd pattern how to check if any of the peak is due to presence of super lattice(SL)? Any conditions to check & confirm SL peaks?

I have a xrd pattern, in that i suspect that one of the peak may be due to SL, i want to understand how to confirm it or reject it

07 January 2021 5,534 3 View

What etchant should be used for Annealed 17-4 PH stainless steel sheet ??

I wish to determine microstructure of 17-4 PH stainelss steel sheet (annealed condition). What etchant should I use so that a clear microstructure can be found out ??

03 January 2021 9,836 2 View

What is the difference between PEEQ, PE and LE options in abaqus ??

I wish to find out thickness variation in my model, so for that which one I should choose among PEEQ, PE and LE ??

26 December 2020 6,542 2 View

Do you think selfishness and opportunism are key to the success?

Do you think selfishness and opportunism are key to the success? Dou you agree that principles, morals, ethics, intelligence etc. are only useless, show-words, even in the fields of science,...

24 December 2020 10,015 12 View

List of scopus/ DOAJ indexed medical education journals?

suggest some indexed journals with low publication charges that publish medical education related research projects

22 December 2020 6,909 3 View

Sample dilution for quantitative analysis using ELISA?

If the detection range is in ng/ml but the reference range is in ug/ml for a molecule or protein in serum or plasma .how to dilute and what is the initial volume to be taken for quantitative analysis

02 March 2021 7,670 3 View

IF troubleshooting: looking at an intracellular protein that localizes to the cell's and how to reduce increase in signal due to cell ruffles?

I am currently trying to stain for PI3KBeta in MDA-MB-231 cells. My current issue is that 1) beta stains all over the cell and 2) there is an increase in signal at the edge of the cell and this...

24 February 2021 8,582 1 View

Is it efficient to do liquid biopsy to investigate the gene expressions of the tumor?

To do liquid biopsy and look for specific gene expressions there are so many published papers. Thera are different protocols and procedures used to isolate circulating cell free RNA or mRNA from...

23 February 2021 7,326 5 View

How to clean up TEM grid with plasma cleaner?

I need to clean the hydrocarbon contamination on the carbon substrate of TEM grid. However, I heard that substrate could be broken by the powerful plasma. My substrate is pure carbon, with ~3nm,...

23 February 2021 3,262 5 View

What is the minimum number of exosomes/ml to have a good yield of total RNA for Illumina sequencing?

I am using IZON qEV2 columns to isolate exosomes from 100 ml of cancer cell conditioned medium. in NTA analysis I usually see concentration of 2x10^9 particles/ml. But when I proceed with this...

20 February 2021 6,879 3 View

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17 February 2021 4,217 3 View

What are the best cations for preparing competent cells, Ca2+ or Mg2+?

I have been reading various articles and most state that treatment with CaCl2 produces higher efficiency of transformation than MgCl2. Can anyone explain why Ca2+ is better than Mg2+ at...

16 February 2021 8,519 5 View

How can I spin a thick layer of organic polymer?

I need to spin a 120um thick film. My current procedure consists of spinning the polymer (about 20um), uv exposure, plasma etch, and then spinning another 20um thick layer, uv again, plasma etch...

10 February 2021 2,055 6 View

What is the general miRNA yield one gets from the Qiagen miRNEASY serum/plasma advanced kit?

I am using the Qiagen miRNEASY serum/plasma advanced kit, using 400ul of frozen plasma. What is the yield you get on average? I am using nanodrop currently for quantification. I am getting...

02 February 2021 8,806 2 View

Scanning Electron Microscopy for Extracellular Vesicles?

Can anyone provide or recommend a detailed protocol for preparing extracellular vesicles for SEM? Most protocols that I have found that list the necessary reagents and individual steps are for...

02 February 2021 4,475 3 View