Nourishing change in Houston, Texas: exploring grocery shopping behaviours and fruit and vegetable consumption among low-income families in the Brighter Bites program by Victoria Kwentua, Allison Marshall, Ru-Jye Chuang, Jessica Chen, Christine Markham, Mallika Mathur, Mike Pomeroy, Megan Hall, Shreela Sharma

“…Research staff conducted three face-to-face qualitative focus groups in Spanish and English. Transcripts were coded using deductive and inductive reasoning. …”
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Polymorphism in the TRP8 gene in Kyrgyz population: putative association with highland adaptation by V. N. Babenko, Ж. Т. Isakova, E. T. Talaibekova, D. A. Asambaeva, V. F. Kobzev, T. A. Potapova, M. I. Voevoda, A. A. Aldashev

“…The SNPs are located in coding regions of the gene, and three of them are confined to a segment of 20 bp in exon 7. …”
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An Educational Web-Based Expert System for Novice Highway Technology in Flexible Pavement Maintenance by Abdalrhman Milad, Nur Izzi Md. Yusoff, Sayf A. Majeed, Zainab Hasan Ali, Mohmed Solla, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Riza Atiq Rahmat, Zaher Mundher Yaseen

“…Knowledge was presented as rules and coded in software through PHP programming. Web pages that support the user interface were designed using a framework that consists of CSS, HTML, and J-Query. …”
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Overexpression of miR-124 enhances the therapeutic benefit of TMZ treatment in the orthotopic GBM mice model by inhibition of DNA damage repair by Yuchen Wei, Peng Wang, Jianhui Zhao, Xin Fan, Jun Jiang, Xiuli Mu, Yuzhou Wang, Angang Yang, Rui Zhang, Shijie Hu, Zhangyan Guo

“…In the present study, by integrating comprehensive non-coding RNA-seq data from multiple cohorts of GBM patients, we identified that a series of miRNAs are frequently downregulated in GBM patients compared with the control samples. …”
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Much Lower Prevalence and Mortality of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Japan Than in the United States Despite Higher Smoking Rates: A Meta-Analysis/Systematic Review by Akira Sekikawa, Mengyi Li, Niva Joshi, Brandon Herbert, Curtis Tilves, Chendi Cui, Shiyao Gao, Yuefang Chang, Yasutaka Nakano, Frank C Sciurba

“…Methods: Age- and sex-specific smoking rates from the 1980s through 2010s and COPD mortality from 1999 through 2019 were obtained from national surveys and official statistics (International Classification of Diseases-10th codes J40–44), respectively. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to estimate COPD prevalence in Japan, while the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2012 was used for the United States. …”
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Genomic insights into a multidrug-resistant pandoraea apista clinical isolate carrying blaOXA-153 from China by Lirong Li, Yawen Zhang, Fang He, Ningjun wu

“…Results: The genome sequence of P. apista strain PA167 comprises 5,580,873 bp, with 4,926 protein-coding sequences, 4 ncRNAs, 59 tRNAs, and 3 rRNA operons. …”
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Immunogenicity and safety of a live-attenuated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate based on multiple attenuation mechanisms by Mie Suzuki Okutani, Shinya Okamura, Tang Gis, Hitomi Sasaki, Suni Lee, Akiho Kashiwabara, Simon Goto, Mai Matsumoto, Mayuko Yamawaki, Toshiaki Miyazaki, Tatsuya Nakagawa, Masahito Ikawa, Wataru Kamitani, Shiro Takekawa, Koichi Yamanishi, Hirotaka Ebina

“…In the current study, we constructed a live-attenuated vaccine candidate, BK2102, combining naturally occurring virulence-attenuating mutations in the NSP14, NSP1, spike, and ORF7-8 coding regions. Intranasal inoculation with BK2102 induced humoral and cellular immune responses in Syrian hamsters without apparent tissue damage in the lungs, leading to protection against a SARS-CoV-2 D614G and an Omicron BA.5 strains. …”
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Modulated Light Elicitation and Associated Physiological and Molecular Processes in Phenolic Compounds Production in <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L. Microgreens by Gabriel-Ciprian Teliban, Naomi-Eunicia Pavăl, Gabriela Mihalache, Marian Burducea, Vasile Stoleru, Andrei Lobiuc

“…Moreover, in the red cultivar, gene expression was enhanced, 1.3–6.3 fold for genes coding for enzymes involved in phenylpropanoid synthesis pathways, such as phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL), tyrosine aminotransferase (TAT), Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) and rosmarinic acid synthetase (RAS). …”
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First whole genome report of Mangrovibacter phragmitis PSU-3885–11 isolated from a patient in Thailand by Nattarika Chaichana, Thunchanok Yaikhan, Mingkwan Yingkajorn, Nonthawat Thepsimanon, Sirikan Suwannasin, Kamonnut Singkhamanan, Sarunyou Chusri, Rattanaruji Pomwised, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Komwit Surachat

“…The genome contains 4,651 coding sequences, along with 72 tRNA genes and 1 tmRNA. …”
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Factors affecting the implementation of guideline-based prophylactic antiemetic therapy for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in Japan: a protocol for a hospital-based quali... by Yosuke Uchitomi, Junko Saito, Maiko Fujimori, Taichi Shimazu, Ayako Okuyama, Sadamoto Zenda, Ayumu Matsuoka, Akiko Yaguchi-Saito, Yuki Kaji, Miyuki Odawara, Aki Otsuki

“…We will also create new codes inductively, as required. In addition, we will refer to the aggregate results of the Quality Indicator survey to determine the implementation of recommended antiemetic prescriptions for each hospital and discuss the relationship with influencing factors.Ethics and dissemination This study has been approved by the National Cancer Centre Ethics Approval Committee (approval number: 2020-305). …”
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Features and evolutionary adaptations of the mitochondrial genome of Garuga forrestii W. W. Sm by Rong Chen, Rong Chen, Rong Chen, Rong Chen, Rui Rao, Rui Rao, Rui Rao, Rui Rao, Chun Wang, Chun Wang, Chun Wang, Chun Wang, Dongbo Zhu, Dongbo Zhu, Dongbo Zhu, Dongbo Zhu, Fen Yuan, Fen Yuan, Fen Yuan, Fen Yuan, Liangliang Yue, Liangliang Yue, Liangliang Yue, Liangliang Yue

“…The genome consists of 31 tRNA genes, 3 rRNA genes, 35 protein-coding genes, and 1 pseudogene. The study also investigates RNA editing sites and evolutionary patterns.ResultsThe mitochondrial genome exhibits a low proportion of repetitive sequences (3.30%), suggesting a highly conserved structure. …”
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Reconstruction and computational analysis of the microRNA regulation gene network in wheat drought response mechanisms by M. A. Kleshchev, A. V. Maltseva, E. A. Antropova, P. S. Demenkov, T. V. Ivanisenko, Y. L. Orlov, H. Chao, M. Chen, N. A. Kolchanov, V. A. Ivanisenko

“…Wheat adaptation to water deficit is ensured by complex molecular genetic mechanisms, including the coordinated work of multiple genes regulated by transcription factors and signaling non-coding RNAs, particularly microRNAs (miRNAs). miRNA-mediated regulation of gene expression is considered one of the main mechanisms of plant resistance to abiotic stresses. …”
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A survey of team culture and learning organization in the resuscitation of neonates with congenital anomalies: A single center experience by Anna Bostwick, Anne Ades, Carolina Rodriguez-Paras, Madeline Dombroski, Charis Lim, Maria Ordoñez Paredes, Lauren Heimall, Leane Soorikian, Sara C. Handley, Heidi M. Herrick

“…The open-ended qualitative data were analyzed using an inductive approach and coded for theme and valence (positive, negative, neutral). …”
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Pattern of Professional Development of Human Resources of Knowledge-based Companies(Study case: Science and Technology Park of Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technol... by Bijan Abdollahi, Jafar Salemi, hasan zeinabadi, ghasem Ramezanpour nargesi

“…Data analysis was done by content analysis method with inductive approach and coding. By coding the extracted interviews, 442 initial concepts, 149 indicators, 23 dimensions and 4 components were identified, of which the four main components were planning and policy making, teaching and learning, implementation and design and performance management To increase the internal validity of the study, member checking method was used. …”
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Categorising implementation determinants and strategies within the US HIV implementation literature: a systematic review protocol by Justin D Smith, Brian Mustanski, Virginia McKay, James Lorenz Merle, Dennis Li, Brennan Keiser, Alithia Zamantakis, Artur Queiroz, Carlos G Gallo, Juan A Villamar, Juan Pablo Zapata, Nanette Benbow

“…We plan to conduct three systematic reviews to identify and categorise determinants and strategies associated with three HIV focus areas: pre-exposure prophylaxis, testing/diagnosing and linkage to care, and treatment. Determinants will be coded according to an adapted Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research 2.0. …”
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Cefazolin Alone Versus Cefazolin With Tobramycin or Gentamicin as Intraoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Total Joint Arthroplasty by Meera M. Dhodapkar, MD, MHS, Scott J. Halperin, MD, MHS, Zachary Radford, MD, Lee E. Rubin, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, Jonathan N. Grauer, MD, Mengnai Li, FAAOS, MD, PhD

“…Intraoperative antibiotic prophylaxis regimens were determined using Current Procedural Terminology J codes. For both THA and TKA, 2 subcohorts were created: (1) Patients who received cefazolin alone and (2) cefazolin and tobramycin or gentamicin. …”
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The Genetic Landscape of Human Glioblastoma and Matched Primary Cancer Stem Cells Reveals Intratumour Similarity and Intertumour Heterogeneity by Chiara Pesenti, Stefania Elena Navone, Laura Guarnaccia, Andrea Terrasi, Jole Costanza, Rosamaria Silipigni, Silvana Guarneri, Nicola Fusco, Laura Fontana, Marco Locatelli, Paolo Rampini, Rolando Campanella, Silvia Tabano, Monica Miozzo, Giovanni Marfia

“…Indeed, the heatmap reporting Gain/Loss State for 21022 coding/noncoding genes demonstrated high interpatient divergence. …”
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Applying ‘cultural humility’ to occupational therapy practice: a scoping review protocol by Hardeep Singh, Michelle L A Nelson, Heather Colquhoun, Kristina Marie Kokorelias, Tram Nguyen, Ruheena Sangrar, Sachindri Wijekoon, Erica Nekolaichuk, Sofia Mirzazada, Holly Assaf

“…The data will also be mapped to OT practice through deductive coding using the CPPF. Occupational therapists and clients will be consulted to further critique, interpret and validate the mapping and generate practice recommendations.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval was not required for this scoping review protocol. …”
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A qualitative study of how clinicians reach agreement in perioperative pathway development: the Consensus Model for Standardising Healthcare by Lisa Pagano, Janet C. Long, Emilie Francis-Auton, Andrew Hirschhorn, Gaston Arnolda, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Mitchell N. Sarkies

“…Data were analysed using coding, constant comparison, detailed memo writing and data interpretation. …”
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Evaluating implementation of a hospital‐based cancer registry to improve childhood cancer care in low‐ and middle‐income countries by Melissa R. Maas, Allison Yang, Michele A. Muir, James B. Collins IV, Courtney Canter, Gevorg Tamamyan, Inam Chitsike, Francine Kouya, Kim Hoa Nguyen, Alia Ahmad, Ana Patricia Alcasabas, Yi‐Jin Gao, Kimberly J. Johnson, Gia Ferrara, Nickhill Bhakta, Benyam Muluneh

“…Transcripts were thematically coded using rapid qualitative analysis. Results A total of 18 participants (11 clinicians, 4 administrators, 3 data clerks) were interviewed. …”
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