Evaluation of the NHS England Low-Calorie Diet implementation pilot: a coproduced mixed-method study by Louisa J Ells, Tamara Brown, Jamie Matu, Ken Clare, Simon Rowlands, Maria Maynard, Karina Kinsella, Kevin Drew, Jordan R Marwood, Pooja Dhir, Tamla S Evans, Maria Bryant, Wendy Burton, Duncan Radley, Jim McKenna, Catherine Homer, Adam Martin, Davide Tebaldi, Tayamika Zabula, Stuart W Flint, Chris Keyworth, Mick Marston, Tanefa Apekey, Janet E Cade, Chirag Bakhai

“…What are the programme delivery costs, and policy implications for wide-spread adoption? Methods A mixed-methods study underpinned by a realist-informed approach was delivered across five work packages, involving: semistructured interviews with service users (n = 67), National Health Service staff (n = 55), service providers (n = 9); 13 service provider focus groups; and service user surveys (n = 719). …”
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Clinical Experience with Gastrocnemius Recession Surgery in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis by Rahul Upadhyay, Jitesh Jain, Divyanshu Goyal

“…American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS) was calculated at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months. Visual analog score (VAS) was recorded at 9 months. …”
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A study of nonglaucomatous optic neuropathies in a teaching hospital in Western Maharashtra by Manasa Reddy Kakulavaram, Ajit Kamalakar Joshi

“…Timely recognition alters visual, neurological prognosis and saves the lives of patients sometimes.…”
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Ensemble-based multiclass lung cancer classification using hybrid CNN-SVD feature extraction and selection method. by Md Sabbir Hossain, Niloy Basak, Md Aslam Mollah, Md Nahiduzzaman, Mominul Ahsan, Julfikar Haider

“…By employing contrast-limited adaptive histogram equalization (CLAHE), contrast-enhanced images were generated with minimal noise and prominent distinctive features. …”
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Digital Image Analysis of the Angle and Optic Nerve: A Simple, Fast, and Low-Cost Method for Glaucoma Assessment by Greg Russell, Silvia N. W. Hertzberg, Natalia Anisimova, Natalia Gavrilova, Beáta É. Petrovski, Goran Petrovski

“…To devise a simple, fast, and low-cost method for glaucoma assessment using digital image analysis of the angle and optic nerve in human subjects. …”
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An automated construction method of 3D knowledge graph based on multi-agent systems in virtual geographic scene by Yukun Guo, Jun Zhu, Jianlin Wu, Jinbin Zhang, Zhihao Guo, Weilian Li, Heng Zhang

“…Thus, this paper presents a method for automatically constructing knowledge graphs by integrating intelligent systems. …”
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The Calculation and Analysis of the Total Electron Content Over Different Latitudes and Seasons Using the Numerical Trapezoidal and Simpson Methods by Ali Hussein Ni'ma

“…The MAPE for spring equinox equals to 0.01093 and 0.01015 for Simpson and Trapezoidal methods respectively. …”
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Physiological Properties of Dietary Ellagitannin-Rich Preparations Obtained from Strawberry Pomace Using Different Extraction Methods by Juśkiewicz Jerzy, Król Bogusław, Kosmala Monika, Milala Joanna, Zduńczyk Zenon, Żary-Sikorska Ewa

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Service Attributes and Acceptability of Digital and Nondigital Depression Management Methods Among Individuals With Depressive Symptoms: Survey Study by Larry Auyeung, Winnie W S Mak, Ella Zoe Tsang

“…Medication was perceived as the least appealing method, while other methods were deemed equally appealing. …”
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Establishing Reliable Slope Stability Hazard Map Based on GIS-Based Tool in Conjunction with Finite Element Methods by Fhatuwani Sengani, Nndanduleni Muavhi, François Mulenga

“…The previous simulation was therefore validated using visual observations and FEM (Phase 2D and SLIDE). …”
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The Effect of Three Methods of Aromatherapy, Massage and Aromatherapy–Massage on Muscular Pain Rate of Female Athletes in Isfahan (Iran) by Mansoureh Arefinia, Behnam Ghasemi, Sajad Arefinia, Mohammad Reza Moradi

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of three methods of aromatherapy, massage and aromatherapy–massage on muscle pain of physical fitness girls of Isfahan. 32 athletes who participated in the 1390 Fajr tournaments were selected by the available method and divided into equal groups of control, aromatherapy, massage and aromatherapy–massage. …”
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Outcomes of astigmatic correction with and without two different cyclotorsion compensation methods in small incision lenticule extraction surgery by Jiping Xu, Manli Liu, Quan Liu

“…Purpose: To compare the astigmatic correction outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery with or without two different cyclotorsion compensation methods. Methods: This is a prospective randomized clinical trial. …”
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Comparative evaluation of the informative value of methods for determining the volume of intraoperative blood loss in the surgical treatment of burn victims by E. V. Zinoviev, D. O. Vagner, A. E. Chukharev

“…The minimum volume of blood loss was ascertained by visual assessment. We observed the maximum losses in the same patients when using calculated methods. …”
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Community-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation in an Economically Deprived Area of Jodhpur, India: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Trial by Thakor M, Singh V, Manifield J, Orme MW, Bhardwaj P, Chauhan NK, Barradell AC, Ahmed Z, Bhati Y, Matheson J, Barton A, Sharma AK, Singh SJ

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Structural Damage Detection in the Wooden Bridge Using the Fourier Decomposition, Time Series Modeling and Machine Learning Methods by Younes Nouri, Farzad Shahabian, Hashem Shariatmadar, Alireza Entezami

“…In this article, a novel approach has been employed to identify structural damage in the wooden bridge structure by utilizing vibration data. This method encompasses the Fourier decomposition method that decompose the response of the bridge into a sequence of Fourier Intrinsic Band Functions (FIBF). …”
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Enhancing Breastfeeding Outcomes: Nurse-Led Interventions in Breast Hygiene for Primigravida Mothers—A Mixed-Methods Analysis by Jamuna Madhan, Theranirajan Ethiraj, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Valveeman Vijayalakshmi, Uma Murugan, Vinitha Wilson

“…Sixty mothers were equally divided into experimental and control groups. …”
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Evaluation of the Efficiency of Heat Exchanger Channels with Different Flow Turbulence Methods Using the Entropy Generation Minimization Criterion by Piotr Bogusław Jasiński, Grzegorz Górecki, Zbigniew Cebulski

“…The aim of this research was to assess the effectiveness of two channels that intensify heat transfer in different ways: with an insert (disrupting the flow in the pipe core) and with internal fins (disrupting the flow at the pipe wall), and to compare the results using the same criterion: the EGM method. The tested insert consisted of spaced streamline-shaped flow turbulizing the elements fixed in the axis of the pipe and spaced at equal distances from each other. …”
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The Impact of Hybrid Quantum Learning Methods on Arabic Language Acquisition Among Students of Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia by Husna, Wildan Renaldi, Tawfiq Sarehmasor

“…The study explores Hybrid Quantum Learning in Arabic language education amid COVID-19, employing a quantitative approach with descriptive research methods. Data collection includes observation, interviews, tests, and questionnaires, analyzed through descriptive techniques and hypothesis testing. …”
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Fixed and moving target drilling methods: effects on smash results in badminton players aged 14-16 years by Muhammad Sukron Fauzi, dewangga yudhistira, Didik Cahyono, Gyta Krisdiana, Naheria Naheria, Hamdiana Hamdiana, Julianur Julianur, Muchamad Samsul Huda, Muhamad Saiin, Jeane Betty Kurnia Jusuf

“…Conclusion: In short, fixed and moving target training are equally good for improving smash results, but the fixed target method is better than the moving target. …”
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Performance Analysis of Japanese Electric Vehicle Manufacturers in Environmental, Social, and Governance Using Text Mining and Predictive Methods by Meihui Zhao

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