Determining the optimal degradation rate of biodegradable films in a maize farmland based on the EWM-TOPSIS model by Wangwang Zhang, Weishu Wang, Yuanzheng Zhang, Fangping Wang, Shijun Sun

“…To investigate these effects, a field experiment was conducted in 2019 and 2020, featuring three biodegradable films with degradation induction periods of 30 days (M1), 60 days (M2) and 90 days (M3), and a non-mulching control (CK). …”
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How do users of a ‘digital-only’ contraceptive service provide biometric measurements and what does this teach us about safe and effective online care? A qualitative interview stud... by Paula Baraitser, Caroline Free, Hannah Mcculloch, Alessandra Morelli

“…Our purposive sampling strategy ensured that we included participants from a wide range of ages and those who were and were not prescribed the COC.Intervention A ‘digital-only’ contraceptive service that prescribes the COCafter an online medical history and self-reported height, weight and blood pressure (BP) with pills prescribed by a GMC registered doctor, dispensed by an online pharmacy and posted to the user.Design Semistructured interviews with a purposive sample of 20 participants who were already enrolled in a larger study of this service.Analysis Inductive, thematic analysis of the interviews assisted by NVivo qualitative analysis software.Results Users valued the convenience of ‘digital-only care’ but experienced measuring BP but not height or weight as a significant barrier to service use. …”
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How I experienced tele-intervention: Qualitative insights from persons who stutter by Raadhiyah Hoosain, Shabnam Abdoola, Esedra Krüger, Bhavani Pillay

“…Written informed consent was obtained from all participants with experience in both tele-intervention and in-person treatment. Inductive thematic analysis supplemented by descriptive statistics was used to identify patterns and trends. …”
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Hypoxic Wharton’s Jelly Stem Cell Conditioned Medium Induces Immunogenic Cell Death in Lymphoma Cells by Hao Daniel Lin, Chui-Yee Fong, Arijit Biswas, Ariff Bongso

“…This study showed that the tumoricidal effect of hypoxic hWJSC-CM was superior to normoxic hWJSC-CM and should be the preferred choice of preparing hWJSC-CM for the induction of ICD on lymphoma cells.…”
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Development and evaluation of a novel E7 multi-epitopic vaccine for human papillomavirus type 16: design, expression, purification, and immunological characterization by Bahareh Bahmani, Zahra Amini-bayat, Mohammad Mehdi Ranjbar, Masoud Hassanzadeh Makoui, Amir-Hassan Zarnani

“…Results Our study revealed that the final construct was successfully expressed in E. coli BL21 (DE3)-gold within 4 h of induction as inclusion bodies. Among the tested solubilization buffers, the buffer with a pH of 12 and containing 2 M urea showed the highest solubilization effect. …”
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Unveiling gratitude in Javanese Muslim hajatan traditions: Cultural wisdom and social cohesion in the midst of modernization by Rizky Andana Pohan, M. Ramli, Adi Atmoko, Sa'dun Akbar, Fattah Hanurawan

“…The data were analyzed thematically using an inductive approach to identify patterns of gratitude within the hajatan tradition and its role in strengthening social cohesion and maintaining cultural identity. …”
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Three-Dimensional Inversion of Borehole-Surface Resistivity Method Based on the Unstructured Finite Element by Zhi Wang, Sinan Fang

“…The electromagnetic wave signal from the electromagnetic field source generates induction signals after reaching the target geological body through the underground medium. …”
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Bazhenov formation anomalous section within the Uvat oil and gas bearing area by Dmitry A. Staroselets, Pavel V. Smirnov, Anatoly V. Trenkin

“…The logging materials are represented by 154 wells and include the following methods: intrinsic polarisation, gamma ray logging, induction, neutron and lateral logs. Results. The authors have carried out the analysis of the Bazhenov formation sediments within the Uvat oil and gas bearing area. …”
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Relationship Between Soil Aggregate Stability and Associated Carbon and Nitrogen Changes Under Different Ecological Construction Measures in the Karst Region of Southwest China by Meiting Li, Keqin Wang, Xiaoyi Ma, Mingsi Fan, Biyu Li, Yali Song

“…Compared to sloping farmland, contour reverse slope terraces, with their distinctive priority induction function, significantly increased the content of medium-fine particle aggregates, greater than 87%. …”
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Improving general practitioners’ approaches to functional somatic syndromes: a pilot training program with a focus on compassion and communication by Gonthier Ariane, Linder Audrey, Sommer Johanna, Despland Jean-Nicolas, Ambresin Gilles

“…The interviews were analysed through an inductive method inspired by Malterud’s systematic text condensation strategy. …”
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Mapping an evidence-based end-of-life care framework for older adults in Chinese nursing homes: protocol for a scoping review by Yuanyuan Zhao, Boon How Chew, Yuehua Tu, Eva Marie Gacasan

“…Qualitative data analysis will be performed using a framework method and thematic analysis, employing both inductive and deductive approaches, with three reviewers participating in the review process.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval is not required because the data for this review is obtained from selected publicly available articles. …”
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Customization of an efficient and cost-effective optical biosensor for trace cadmium detection in milk samples by Varsha S. Pawar, Shivaji D. Pawar, Harish Mudila, Arif D. Sheikh, Ajeet Kaushik, Anil Kumar

“…., atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)], often require expensive equipment, extensive sample preparation or specialized expertise. …”
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Creation of a Strategically Oriented Social Responsibility Management System in a Georgian Organization by Maia Chechelashvili, Nino Chikviladze, Irina Iashvili, Tamar Kajaia, Khatuna Kharkhelauri, Elisabed Malania

“…In the research process, methods of analysis and synthesis, statistical methods, time series visualization, induction and deduction, and systematic approach were used. …”
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Enhancing Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus) Propagation Efficiency through Growing Media by P. K. Anagha, D. P. Prakasha, N. Anand, M. Vijay, Shivayogi Ryavalad, Mude Ramya Sree

“… The experiment was carried for one and half year during November, 2019 to January, 2020 under the shade house of Fruit nursery at Main Horticultural Research and Extension Centre (MHREC), College of Horticulture, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India to assess the influence of different media on root induction, growth and shoot parameters in dragon fruit. …”
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Empirical analysis of control models for different converter topologies from a statistical perspective by Hole Shreyas Rajendra

“…Converter topologies including SEPIC, ZETA, etc. are controlled via selection of capacitive and inductive components, which assists in improving its conversion efficiency for different type of loads. …”
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Impact of Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on Salivary pH, Flow Rate, and Electrolyte Levels in Healthy Adult Men by Sinda Yacoub, Mehdi Khemiss, Amira Besbes, Helmi Ben Saad

“…., calcium, potassium, sodium, chloride, and phosphate) were determined using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy. …”
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The efficacy and safety of remimazolam besylate, ciprofol, and propofol during hysteroscopy by Weifeng Shan, Shuying Gao, Mengting Ai, Haiyan Lan, Gongchen Duan, Xiaoli Dong, Qiaomin Xu, Yini Wu, Jimin Wu

“…Patients all in Group R、Group C and Group P received an induction dose of 0.2 mg/kg remimazolam besylate、0.4 mg/kg ciprofol、2.0 mg/kg propofol seperately over 30 s. …”
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Future directions of spiritual care where spiritual care providers do not exist: a qualitative study by Nattawan Meeprasertsagool, Patiphat Anuraktham, Arthit Chaithanasarn, Itthipon Wongprom

“…The participants were recruited through purposeful sampling, and the data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Transcribed interviews were managed using NVivo software to identify key patterns and insights for future spiritual care models. …”
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Parental singing during kangaroo care: parents' experiences of singing to their preterm infant in the NICU by Pernilla Hugoson, Friederike Barbara Haslbeck, Ulrika Ådén, Ulrika Ådén, Ulrika Ådén, Louise Eulau, Louise Eulau

“…Data were analyzed inductively, followed by deductive categorization within the SOC framework, focusing on its three core components: Manageability, Comprehensibility, and Meaningfulness.ResultsParents in the intervention group reported enhanced understanding of how singing fosters attachment and boosts their self-esteem, aligning with increased manageability and comprehensibility. …”
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Tin prefiltration in computed tomography does not significantly alter radiation-induced gene expression and DNA double-strand break formation. by Simone Schüle, Carsten Hackenbroch, Meinrad Beer, Patrick Ostheim, Cornelius Hermann, Razan Muhtadi, Samantha Stewart, Matthias Port, Harry Scherthan, Michael Abend

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The current ex-vivo study indicates no changes regarding transcriptional and post-transcriptional DGE and DNA DSB induction when using the tin prefilter technique and even a significant tendency to lower radiation-induced DGE-changes due to the dose reduction of the tin prefilter with equal image quality compared to classical CT scan protocols was found.…”
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