Comparison of two methods in the peripheral nerve block application used in foot surgery: USG-guided and anatomical landmark-guided. by Mesut Uluöz, Ümmühan Eren Herdem

“…Aim: Ankle peripheral nerve block is applied by two methods. These are peripheral block that is performed using USG-assisted and anatomical landmarks that do not require the use of Ultrasonography (USG). …”
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Advancing diabetic retinopathy diagnosis with fundus imaging: A comprehensive survey of computer-aided detection, grading and classification methods by S. Prathibha, Siddappaji

“…Furthermore, contemporary leading methods generally focus on single retinal characteristics, necessitating patients to undergo multiple CAD procedures, thereby increasing time, costs, and possibly intensifying retinal complexities. …”
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Contemporary eDNA methods complement conventional microscopy in zooplankton diet studies: Case study with American lobster postlarvae. by Alexander Ascher, Peter D Countway, Robin S Sleith, Curtis Morris, Caitlin Haley, David M Fields, Richard A Wahle

“…Furthermore, different methods may lead to alternative interpretations of trophic interactions. …”
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The Effect of Two Methods of Training in Water (Traband dnd Nasm Training) on Pain and Motor Function in Women with Knee Osteoarthritis by Zohreh Mohammadi Kamalabadi, Allahyar Arabmomeni

“…This study aimed to evaluate the impact of two methods of water exercise (Traband exercise and NASM exercise) on pain and motor function in women with knee osteoarthritis. …”
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Comparing Virtual and Real-Life Rapid Prototyping Methods for User Testing Smart City Interfaces: A Case Study by Jamil Joundi, Bastiaan Baccarne, Ben Robaeyst, Klaas Bombeke, Lieven De Marez, Jelle Saldien

“…It juxtaposes in situ, low-fidelity prototype testing with VR-based testing, evaluating their realism, interactivity, functionality, presence and task difficulty. This mixed-method research design incorporates both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, engaging 27 design students in a comparative study, conducting participatory research and 8 expert interviews. …”
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Comparison of the Clinical Outcomes of Plastering and Bandage Treatment Methods in Patients With Ankle Sprains: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study by Kamran Asadi, Masoud Fallah Khosh Ghalb, Khashayar Cyrus

“…For a logical conclusion, there is a need for more studies considering all aspects of applying bandage and plastering methods in ankle sprain.…”
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Colorimetric Visualization of Chirality: From Molecular Sensors to Hierarchical Extension by Yuji Kubo

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Impact of online expert interview-based research training on medical trainees’ knowledge and confidence: a mixed-methods design by Arif Alper Cevik, Fikri M. Abu-Zidan

“…This study assesses the course’s effect on participants’ perceived knowledge and confidence in research concepts. Methods A prospective observational mixed-methods research was conducted through the International Emergency Medicine Education Project’s online platform. …”
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A review of lithium-ion battery state of health and remaining useful life estimation methods based on bibliometric analysis by Xu Lei, Fangjian Xie, Jialong Wang, Chunling Zhang

“…In recent years, research on the state of health (SOH) and remaining useful life (RUL) estimation methods for lithium-ion batteries has garnered significant attention in the new energy sector. …”
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Complex Assessment of the Functional State of the Urinary System in Preclinical Studies. Part 1. Instrumental and Laboratory Assessment Methods (Review) by M. V. Miroshnikov, K. T. Sultanova, M. N. Makarova, N. M. Faustova, S. O. Khan, E. A. Loseva

“…The study analysed the advantages and limitations of the methods used to study the nephrotoxicity of medicinal products, with considerations for the use of these methods in small and large laboratory animals. …”
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Enhancing fish drying efficiency and quality: A comparative study of intermittent microwave convective drying (IMCD) and conventional methods by Mohammad U.H. Joardder, Abdul Mojid Parvej, Md. Fahim Shahriar, Md. Fahim Faysal, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Azharul Karim

“…These findings clearly establish IMCD as the best drying method for fish drying particularly at industry level. …”
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Assessing pteropod shell dissolution to advance ocean monitoring techniques: a methods comparison of SEM, CT, and light microscopy by Bryce E. Koester, Bryce E. Koester, John C. Handley, John C. Handley, Maven Mercado, Maven Mercado, Owen A. Goodchild, Owen A. Goodchild, Rosie L. Oakes, Rosie L. Oakes, Rosie L. Oakes, Jocelyn A. Sessa, Jocelyn A. Sessa

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Lessons Learned From the Integration of Ambient Assisted Living Technologies in Older Adults’ Care: Longitudinal Mixed Methods Study by Oteng Ntsweng, Martin Kodyš, Zhi Quan Ong, Fang Zhou, Antoine de Marassé-Enouf, Ibrahim Sadek, Hamdi Aloulou, Sharon Swee-Lin Tan, Mounir Mokhtari

“…Our objective was to design and deploy an AAL system termed Ubiquitous Service Management and Reasoning Architecture (Ubismart), evaluate its impact on older adults’ quality of life (QOL), and distill lessons to inform the sustainable and culturally sensitive adoption of AAL technologies in similar settings. MethodsWe conducted an in-depth case study using a mixed methods design. …”
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Comparison of fragment analysis and PCR electrophoresis methods for the detection of FLT3‑ITD mutations in patients with acute myeloid leukemia by I. E. Maslyukova, D. V. Kurochkin, E. V. Martynova, V. I. Bakhtina, T. N. Subbotina

“…The first, more accessible and cheaper method is the method of pCR electrophoresis and the second, more expensive and requiring special equipment, is the fragment analysis method, which allows not only to detect a mutation and determine the repeat length, but also to quantify or calculate AR.Aim. …”
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A Comparison and Evaluation of Landslide Stabilization Methods (Case Study: The Landslide Occurred in the 194 km of Malayer - Kermanshah Railway) by Jahangir Khazaei, Mehdi Ghaem

“…In spite of providing several methods regarding the stabilization of landslide by different researchers, there is no unified consensus. …”
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Clinical effects comparison of different approaches and anterior attachment release methods in temporomandibular joint disc repositioning and anchoring surgery by WANG Hao, WANG Wei, LI Qiang, YAN Jiaxuan, NIE Wei, GUO Yanjun, YAN Wei, CHEN Yong

“…Objective To explore the therapeutic effects of different surgical methods for temporomandibular joint disc reduction and anchoring surgery, providing reference for optimizing this surgical procedure. …”
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Effects of different mulching methods with apple branch fragments on soil nutrients, growth and development of apple trees and fruit quality by LI Linyu, CAO Yufei, LÜ Deguo, QIN Sijun

“…Comprehensively analyzing the effects of different mulching methods with apple crushed branches on soil properties, it was found that crushed branches + ground cloth mulching may be a more beneficial mulching method for actual production.…”
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Algorithmic Coverage Quantification and Visualization in Range-Free Sensor Networks by Maria S. Zakynthinaki, Ioannis S. Barbounakis, Emmanuel N. Antonidakis

“…This study introduces a novel method that addresses the challenge of visualizing and quantifying detection coverage areas in wireless sensor networks. …”
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Time-series visual representations for sleep stages classification. by Rebeca Padovani Ederli, Didier A Vega-Oliveros, Aurea Soriano-Vargas, Anderson Rocha, Zanoni Dias

“…This study highlights that visual representations not only surpass traditional methods but also emerge as a competitive and effective approach for sleep stage classification based on smartwatch data, paving the way for future research.…”
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Improved Visual SLAM Algorithm Based on Dynamic Scenes by Jinxing Niu, Ziqi Chen, Tao Zhang, Shiyu Zheng

“…This work presents a novel RGB-D dynamic simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) method that improves accuracy, stability, and efficiency of localization while relying on deep learning in a dynamic environment, in contrast to traditional static scene-based visual SLAM methods. …”
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