An approach to boost adherence to self-data reporting in mHealth applications for users without specific health conditions by Maria Aguiar, Ander Cejudo, Gorka Epelde, Deisy Chaves, Maria Trujillo, Garazi Artola, Unai Ayala, Roberto Bilbao, Itziar Tueros

“…In the second stage of the study, an adherence of 76.25% is reported after 8 weeks and 58% at the end of the pilot for the mHealth app. Similarly, for the wearable device, an adherence of 74.32% is achieved after 8 weeks and 81.08% is obtained at the end of the pilot. …”
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Factors associated with Physical Activity Counseling by Health Workers Questionnaire: construction, validation and reliability by João Miguel de Souza Neto, Sanderson Soares da Silva, José Cazuza de Farias Júnior, Filipe Ferreira da Costa

“…The development of the questionnaire was carried out in four steps: construction of the analytical matrix; face validation; pilot study; and reliability assessment. The analytical matrix consisted of ten modules with a total of 47 questions. …”
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Development of the Italian version of the Motricity Index and evaluation of its reliability in adults with stroke by Diego Longo, Stefano Doronzio, Michele Piazzini, Angela Maria Politi, Tommaso Ciapetti, Filippo Gerli, Monica Barnabé, Francesca Ciullini, Chiara Castagnoli, Ilaria Pellegrini, Marta Cannobio, Donata Bardi, Marco Baccini, Francesca Cecchi

“…Methods: Phase-1: stepwise approach to MI-IT production and pilot-testing with 10 health professionals to ensure clarity of each item and instructions for administration and scoring. …”
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Which variables are associated with recruitment failure? A nationwide review on obstetrical and gynaecological multicentre RCTs (2003–2023) by Ben W Mol, Madelon van Wely, L Ramos, J J Duvekot, J B Derks, Fulco van der Veen, Ruben Duijnhoven, H J van Beekhuizen, M J E Mourits, J A M van der Post, E Pajkrt, M A Oudijk, H C J Scheepers, Mariette Goddijn, J Huirne, Marijke C van der Weide, A Kwee, C Willekes, M Y Bongers, Judith Rikken, Romee Casteleijn, S Middeldorp, I M Custers, M P Lambregtse – van den Berg, V Mijatovic, F J M Broekmans, A Hoek, J P de Bruin, M H Mochtar, S Mastenbroek, J P W R Roovers, F Mol, A Vollebregt, C H van der Vaart, K B Kluivers, M E Vierhout, R C Painter, P M A J Geomini

“…The most relevant variables for recruitment failure in multivariable risk prediction modelling were presence of a no-treatment arm (where treatment is standard clinical practice), a compensation fee of less than €200 per included patient, funding of less than €350 000, while a preceding pilot study lowered this risk.Conclusions We identified that the presence of a no-treatment arm, low funding and a low compensation fee per included patient were the most relevant risk factors for recruitment failure within the preplanned period, while a preceding pilot study lowered this risk. …”
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The mediating effect of the budget process on the performance of small- and medium-sized enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by Vuong Khanh Tuan, Premkumar Rajagopal

“…A quantitative approach was used in the pilot study, which tested for reliability using Cronbach’s alpha and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with the software IBM SPSS 20.0. …”
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Regeneration versus demolition. Strategies, actions and local practices on Yongqing Fang Site by Edoardo Bruno, Francesco Carota

“…In the variable physical and regulatory context of the cities of contemporary China, the development of some pilot projects becomes an opportunity to experiment with innovative regeneration practices of existing urban fabrics. …”
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Energy and circular transition of the industrial heritage – The Ex SNIA case in Rome by Serena Baiani, Paola Altamura, Gaia Turchetti, Giada Romano

“…In particular, the paper illustrates two ‘circular adaptive reuse’ scenarios on a pilot case, the most complex among the sites identified within the research activities, assessing the level of achieved circularity through specific indicators.   …”
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Application of Ozone and Oxygen to Reduce Chemical Oxygen Demand and Hydrogen Sulfide from a Recovered Paper Processing Plant by Patricia A. Terry

“…A pilot study was performed at the Fox River Fiber recovered paper processing company in DePere, Wisconsin, to determine the extent to which injection of oxygen and ozone could reduce the high chemical oxygen demand, COD, in the effluent and the effectiveness of the ozone/oxygen stream in suppressing production of hydrogen sulfide gas in downstream sewage lines. …”
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STUDY ON TWO STATE ENERGY-SAVING VANE PUMP by ZHAI JianHua, LI YiFan, WEI XiaoHua

“…The combination of a vane pump with a plug-in type pilot-operated directional control valve can achieve the shift between the two states of oil supply and unloading of the vane pump. …”
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Kamu Hizmeti Motivasyonu Ölçeğinin Geliştirilmesi by İnayet AYDIN, Nihan DEMİRKASIMOĞLU, Tuğba GÜNER DEMİR, Özge ERDEMLİ

“…After a literature survey considering the scales related to public service motivation and the theoretical framework concentrating on the difference of public service from the others, an item pool consisting of 33 items were composed by the researchers. Participants of pilot study were composed of 90 school administrators (37.0 %) and 156 teachers (63.0 %). …”
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Emotional Reactivity and Death Anxiety in Dialysis Patients by Nurcan Uzdil, Nuray Şimşek, Züleyha Kılıç

“…Aim: This study was conducted as a correlational and comparative pilot study to determine the relationship between emotional reactivity and death anxiety in dialysis patients. …”
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L’enrôlement de Madagascar dans la REDD+ : domestiquer une opportunité internationale by Moïse Tsayem Demaze

“…In this context, the scope of the State is weak and REDD+, as it is designed and deployed within the national territory through pilot projects, does not necessarily reflect an endogenous deforestation reduction policy. …”
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Resgatando a Política Nacional de Ordenamento Territorial. Iniciativas no período de 2015 a 2021. by Cintia de Souza Alves

“…However, there have been recent attempts to give it a new continuity in the course of 2020 and 2021, though adverse conditions led to its drastic reduction to only one project and one pilot area. Data were collected through documentary research and, above all, from reports obtained in interviews, both with participants in the period on which this article focuses and with those involved in the previous attempt. …”
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The Use of Comics to Promote a Community-based Peer-support Intervention among Young Refugees in a Camp in Greece by Chrysovalantis Papathanasiou, Aikaterini Kougioumtzi, Kanella Georgiou, Filippos Barbaresos

“…Thematic analysis was performed to ascertain whether the perception of the messaging by the beneficiaries was in alignment with the creator’s intentions. The pilot implementation revealed that no major changes were necessary, as the participants succeeded in discerning the intended message accurately when the comic was presented without accompanying text. …”
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Life saving science: English four-year olds’ understanding of injuries and the appropriate first aid treatment by Sue Dale Tunnicliffe

“… This small study conducted by an experienced First aid instructor and science educator sought to establish a baseline pilot study of what actions were observed and identified as injuries and subsequent first aid. …”
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Research on Technology of Supporting in Super-Large Section Cut in Working Face with Large Mining Height by Zhicheng Ren, Minghui Zuo

“…For the support problem of the super-large section cut in working face with large mining height, the 1105 cut pilot chamber of Zhaogu No. 2 Mine, the roof strata structure detection and the strata movement rule research were conducted. …”
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STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN DESA WISATA BENGKEL, TABANAN by Suci Novera, I Nyoman Sudiarta, NMS. Wijaya

“…Bengkel Village is one of the pilot tourism villages in Tabanan Regency with potential in natural, cultural, and man-made tourism attractions, making it highly suitable for development. …”
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Research supporting service transformation: Family Drug and Alcohol Courts and understanding the factors that contribute to their success by Martin Doug

“…Family Drug and Alcohol Courts (FDAC) were introduced to England in 2008 following their development in the USA. Pilots launched across the country adopted a family-based strategy with the aim to improve outcomes for children that live with parents who misuse substances or alcohol. …”
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Research on In-situ Sludge Solidification in the Ecological Refuse Landfill Closure Project by ZHANG Xiaoyu, ZHOU Xianjin, CAO Jun

“…For the site pilot test of in-situ sludge solidification in a large ecological landfill closure project in southwest China,this paper adopts five kinds of curing agent mix ratios for site construction,adds curing agent and conducts in-situ mixing with cleaning and mixing equipment after pretreatment of sludge,and drills and samples the treated refuse soil after rolling and curing.The test results show that the sludge treated with five kinds of curing agents could meet the design requirements on pH,moisture content,shear strength and unconfined compressive strength.Through the comparison of shear strength and unconfined compressive strength,the effect of No.5 curing agent is the best,that is,in the curing agent,the ordinary silicate content is 19.3%,the fly ash content is 6.43%,and the curing agent ratio is 25.73%.In the actual construction,the No.5 mix ratio is widely used.In addition,according to the difference of physical properties of sludge in level and treatment direction,the mix ratio of curing agent and the parameters of mixing equipment shall be adjusted appropriately to ensure the uniformity of sludge curing effect.…”
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İHRACAT YAPAN KOBİ’LERİN İNSAN SERMAYESİ, ÖRGÜTSEL SERMAYE, DIŞSAL SERMAYE İLE İHRACAT PERFORMANSI İTİBARİYLE GRUPLANDIRILMASI by İlhami Yücel, Harun Yeniçeri

“…Anket formuna son şekli verilmeden önce, ihracat yapan 20 küçük ve orta boy işletme ile pilot bir araştırma yapılmıştır. Örnek büyüklüğü 245 olarak gerçekleşmiştir. …”
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