Gastrostomy uptake in motor neurone disease: a mixed-methods study of patients’ decision making by Natalie James, Emma Power, Anne Hogden, Julie Labra, Victoria M Flood

“…A stepped approach was applied to gain a comprehensive understanding of why people with MND accept or decline gastrostomy. Instruments included standardised assessments, nutrition survey and semistructured interview. …”
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REVIEW ON PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING AS A TOOL IN STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY by Oluwatosin Ogundairo, Oluwatoyin Ayo-Farai, Chinedu Paschal Maduka, Chiamaka Chinaemelum Okongwu, Abdulraheem Olaide Babarinde, Olamide Sodamade

“…The study addresses recent advancements and technological innovations in protein footprinting methodologies, including advancements in mass spectrometry instrumentation and data analysis strategies. Additionally, it discusses challenges associated with the technique, such as data interpretation and accessibility, and proposes future directions for overcoming these hurdles. …”
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El papel de la gramática en la enseñanza de lengua extranjera: representaciones y prácticas docentes en México by Sara Quintero Ramírez, México, Sonny A. Castro Yáñez

“…A comparison of the results of both instruments allowed us to determine correspondences and inconsistencies between teachers’ representations and their teaching practice in actual terms. …”
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A machine learning approach for vocal fold segmentation and disorder classification based on ensemble method by S. M. Nuruzzaman Nobel, S. M. Masfequier Rahman Swapno, Md. Rajibul Islam, Mejdl Safran, Sultan Alfarhood, M. F. Mridha

“…This study emphasizes the potential of machine learning to transform the medical field’s capacity to categorize VF and segment VF, providing clinicians with a vital instrument to mitigate the profound impact of the condition. …”
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Interrater reliability and agreement of the NEUMOBACT checklist about infection-prevention performance of intensive care nurses in simulation-based scenarios. by Marta Raurell-Torredà, Ignacio Zaragoza-García, Oscar Arrogante, Anna María Aliberch-Raurell, Francisco Javier Sánchez-Chillón, Martín Torralba-Melero, Andrés Rojo-Rojo, Alfonso Muriel-García, Ana Carolina Amaya Arias, Juan Roldán-Merino, Mariona Farrés-Tarafa

“…Interrater agreement was analysed using Gwet's AC1 for each item and as a total for each of the three checklists in the NEUMOBACT instrument.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 95 pairs of valid NEUMOBACT checklists were completed by 190 raters with a median age of 29 [25-35] years, 93.7% were female. …”
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Adaptation of the disease‐related apathy scale in adults with epilepsy into Turkish: A methodological study by Gülcan Bahcecioglu Turan, Zülfünaz Özer, Seda Başak

“…Significance The Turkish adaptation of E‐RAS is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring apathy in adult epilepsy patients. …”
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The Influence of Consumer Knowledge of Halal Supply Chain Practices on Purchase Intention in Halal Personal Care & Beauty Products by Yayang Adiningtyas, Erlinda Yunus

“…Design/methodology/approach: The research uses an explanatory quantitative approach through an online survey with instrument test analysis, and hypothesis testing using multiple linear regression. …”
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Evaluation of community behavior regarding the risk of plastic micro-pollution on the environment health by D. Utari, N.I. Hawa, G. Fizumli, H. Agustina

“…The social sciences statistical package version 26 was used to perform chi-square tests and multiple regression analysis to examine the main elements influencing individual behavior toward plastic waste management. A survey instrument was provided to participants for data collection.FINDINGS: The chi-square test results show that the knowledge variable has a statistically significant relationship with plastic waste management behavior at home, with a test statistical value of 0.002. …”
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Digital Flipbook-Based Learning Media Design in Integrated Thematic Learning on the Theme of Growth and Development of Living Things in Class III Inclusive Elementary School by Ahmad Muzakki Zen, Abd Muhith, Suparwoto Sapto Wahono

“…This study used the ADDIE research and development method, with validation instruments and student response questionnaires. Data analysis involved expert judgment, percentage of questionnaire results, and one-group pretest posttest design. …”
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Robotic Assistance in Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Results in Superior Early Functional Recovery and Is More Likely to Meet Patient Expectations by Meredith P. Crizer, Amer Haffar, Andrew Battenberg, Mikayla McGrath, Ryan Sutton, Jess H. Lonner

“…A retrospective analysis was performed on 89 matched consecutive patients who underwent outpatient UKA by a single physician using either conventional instruments (n = 39) or robotic methods (n = 50), with otherwise identical perioperative protocols. …”
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The Challenges of AI in Administrative Law and the Need for Specific Legal Remedies: Analysis of Polish Regulations and Practice by Jowanka Jakubek-Lalik

“…It questions whether the remedies are the same as in traditional administrative proceedings and whether the instruments provided in existing legislation suffice to ensure adequate protection of citizens’ rights? …”
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Indoor Black Carbon Concentrations and their Sources in Residential Environments: Validation of an Input-adaptive Proxy Model by Jiangyue Zhao, Pak Lun Fung, Martha Arbayani Zaidan, Birgit Wehner, Kay Weinhold, Alfred Wiedensohler, Tareq Hussein

“…Indoor pollutant measurements are often performed with only a limited number of instruments and pollutant data. To fill in the missing knowledge of indoor BC, a proxy model was developed. …”
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High-resolution imaging of organic and inorganic nanoparticles at nanometre-scale resolution by X-ray ensemble diffraction microscopy by Ning-Jung Chen, Chia-Hui Yeh, Huai-Yu Cao, Nai-Chi Chen, Chun-Jung Chen, Chun-Yu Chen, Yi-Wei Tsai, Jhih-Min Lin, Yu-Shan Huang, Chien-Nan Hsiao, Chien-Chun Chen

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Percepción de vínculos con figuras parentales y estilos de apego adulto en jóvenes universitarios by Elena Díaz-Mosquera, Marie-France Merlyn, Grace Latorre

“…Se emplearon dos instrumentos validados en el Ecuador: la escala Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI) en sus versiones Madre y Padre y la escala Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R). …”
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Numerical investigation of the effects of geometric and fluid parameters on the thermal performance of a double -tube spiral heat exchanger with a conical turbulator by Seyed Hossein Hashemi Karouei, Walaa Nasser Abbas, Mohammed Ali, Dhuha Radhi Nayyef, Karrar K. Abdul Hussein, Karrar A. Hammoodi, Seyed Saeed Hosseini Azizi

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Foreign Aid’s Effect on Political Risks for Foreign Direct Investment: A Literature Review by V. I. Bartenev

“…This involvement encompasses a broad spectrum, incorporating innovative private sector instruments—now acknowledged as ODA-eligible by the OECD—as well as traditional tools of external official support to developing countries, which remain the primary contributors to ODA flows. …”
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Reduction of depressive symptoms among patients with inflammatory bowel disease treated with biological therapy: a quantitative comparative incision study by J. Zinkevičiūtė, S. Ambrasas, A. Kiziela, R. Strumila, S. Brašiškienė, E. Dlugauskas

“…Quantitative cross-sectional study design was used. Instruments: Ulcerative colitis activity index, Crohn’s disease activity index, the subscale of neurovegetative depression symptoms of the Beck depression inventory, and Hospital anxiety and depression scale. …”
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PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR ELEKTRONIK MENGGUNAKAN FLIP PDF PROFESSIONAL PADA MATERI ALAT-ALAT OPTIK DI SMA by Indah Sriwahyuni, Eko Risdianto, Henny Johan

“…Kata Kunci : Pengembangan dan penelitian, Bahan Ajar Elektronik, Flip PDF Professional  ABSTRACT This research was aimed to describe validity tests of electronic teaching materials using Flip PDF Pro on Optical Instruments topic. This research used research and development model, namely 3D Development .The steps of 3D development were Define, Design, and Develop. …”
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Improving potassium use efficiency of sugarcane through the use of polyhalite by Wilfrand Ferney Bejarano Herrera, Bruna Arruda, Hudson Wallace Pereira de Carvalho, Paulo Sergio Pavinato

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PENGEMBANGAN MODUL FISIKA DENGAN PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PROYEK PADA MATERI ALAT-ALAT OPTIK by Septi Septi, Indra Sakti, Desy Hanisa Putri

“…This research was a developmental research conducted through five stages namely potential and problems, literature study and information gathering, product design, design validation, and tested design. The instruments used in this study were the observation sheet, teacher questionnaire sheet, questionnaire test validation team of experts and practitioners. …”
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