White matter hyperintensity tissue property spatial variations as a function of cognitive status in Parkinson’s disease by Mariyemuguli Reheman, Sagar Buch, Naying He, Pei Huang, Qiurong Yu, Xinhui Wang, Yu Liu, Youmin Zhang, Zhijia Jin, Yan Li, Peng Liu, Shengdi Chen, E. Mark Haacke, Fuhua Yan

“…Background and purpose: The pathological relationship between white matter hyperintensities (WMH) and cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease (PD) remains unclear due to their variable locations, heterogeneity, and limited assessment of underlying tissue properties. …”
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Evaluation for Sortie Generation Capacity of the Carrier Aircraft Based on the Variable Structure RBF Neural Network with the Fast Learning Rate by Tiantian Luan, Mingxiao Sun, Guoqing Xia, Daidai Chen

“…It can establish a qualitative and quantitative evaluation model which is closer to human thought patterns. …”
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A Parallel Plate Variable Capacitor-Based Wind Pressure Sensor: Closed-Form Solution and Numerical Design and Calibration by Xiao-Ting He, Jun-Song Ran, Jing-Miao Yin, Jun-Yi Sun, Ying Guo

“…The validity of the closed-form solution is proved, and how to use the closed-form solution and input/output analytical relationship for the numerical design and calibration of the capacitive wind pressure sensor proposed here is illustrated. Finally, the qualitative and quantitative effects of changing design parameters on the capacitance–pressure analytical relationship of the wind pressure measurement system are investigated comprehensively.…”
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The imprint of viral oncoproteins on the variable clinical behavior among human papilloma virus-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas by Malay K. Sannigrahi, Lovely Raghav, Ahmed Diab, Devraj Basu

“…Addressing considerable remaining challenges in defining the quantitative and qualitative imprint of HPV oncoproteins on each OPSCC holds promise to guide personalization of therapy for this disease.…”
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Optimum Combination of Spectral Variables for Crop Mapping in Heterogeneous Landscapes based on Sentinel-2 Time Series and Machine Learning by J. G. de Oliveira Júnior, J. C. D. M. Esquerdo, J. C. D. M. Esquerdo, R. A. C. Lamparelli, R. A. C. Lamparelli

“…Given the results found, the C2 classification scenario (with bands B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, and B8A and the NDRE1, RESI, and MSR indexes) demonstrated the best LULC classification accuracy at the crop pattern level, compared to the other scenarios, with average values of 0.91, 0.88, 0.91, 0.89, and 0.89 (Global Accuracy, Producer Accuracy, User Accuracy, Kappa index, and F1-Score, respectively, for the TempCNN model), the which emphasized the importance of both qualitative and quantitative variability of sampling data and variables based on the Red Edge region for improving LULC classification processes in large-scale heterogeneous landscapes.…”
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Rate of double reduction and genetic variability in yield, quality, and senescence related traits in tetraploid potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) by Muhammad Farhan Yousaf, Muhammad Farhan Yousaf, Vipin Tomar, Hélène Romé, Merethe Bagge, Mathias Timmermann, Thinh Tuan Chu, Just Jensen

“…The amount of genetic variability is the foundation for genetic change in any plant breeding program, and the amount of double reduction can influence genetic gain and the amount of future genetic diversity in polyploid species. …”
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“Knowledge was clearly associated with education.” epistemic positioning in the context of informed choice: a scoping review and secondary qualitative analysis by Niamh Ireland-Blake, Fiona Cram, Kevin Dew, Sondra Bacharach, Jeanne Snelling, Peter Stone, Christina Buchanan, Sara Filoche

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Research on innovative design of medical bottle opening device based on fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) by Wang Yuqing, Sun Hu

“…Based on fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) research methodology, an innovative study was conducted on medical-bottle-opening devices to ensure convenience of use and reduce occupational exposure for healthcare workers. …”
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Determinants of Consumers’ Intention to Use Autonomous Delivery Vehicles (ADVs): A Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis Approach by Shuo Wang, Liwei Lin

“…Prior research has predominantly concentrated on the effects of individual variables on outcomes, often neglecting the synergistic influence of various factors on consumer intention. …”
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The Overlooked and the Overstudied: A Scoping Review of Qualitative Research on Pursuing Sexual, Romantic, and Loving Relationships Through Online Dating by Plata S. Diesen, Lene Pettersen, Faltin Karlsen

“…Despite the diversity of scientific fields involved in qualitative research, the methods used are notably similar, indicating a relatively narrow scope in both demographic variables and research approaches. …”
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Five principles to prioritise in small-scale surgical quality improvement: a qualitative study of the views of surgical improvement leaders by Mary Dixon-Woods, Graham Martin, Alessandra Giusti, Clifford Y Ko

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“Right now, it's kind of haphazard”—Pediatric emergency care coordinators and quality of emergency care for children: A qualitative study by Margaret Samuels‐Kalow, Krislyn M. Boggs, Stephanie S. Loo, Maeve F. Swanton, William A. Manning, Rebecca E. Cash, Courtney B. Wolk, Elizabeth R. Alpern, Kenneth A. Michelson, Katherine E. Remick, Carlos A. Camargo Jr.

“…Methods We conducted semistructured qualitative interviews with a purposively sampled set of EDs with and without PECCs. …”
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Health workers’ perspectives regarding climate change and health in Kween District, Mount Elgon, Uganda – A qualitative study by Aggrey Siya, Akim Tafadzwa Lukwa, Chemutai Faith, Noah Mutai, Plaxcedes Chiwire

“…Despite the difficulties in distinguishing between climate change and climate variability, health workers associated these health-related phenomena with long-term weather alterations. …”
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COVID-19 related health literacy and preventive behaviours of the older person in Perak state, Malaysia: A qualitative study by Xin-Jie Lim, Kok-Leong Tan, Gaik-Kin Teoh, Maw-Pin Tan

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Acceptance of virtual reality to promote attention orientation in children: a qualitative study among children with ADHD and neurotypical development by Giuseppina Bernardelli, Sara Arlati, Arianna Scaglione, Elena Saligari, Pamela Frigerio, Aurora Sotgiu, Valeria Flori, Daniela Lucini, Aglaia Vignoli, Andrea Zangiacomi

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Optimization of Freeze-Drying Process Parameters for Qualitative Evaluation of Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) Using Response Surface Methodology by Ayon Tarafdar, Navin Chandra Shahi, Anupama Singh, Ranjna Sirohi

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The Impact and Wider Implications of Remote Consultations for General Practice in Norway: Qualitative Study Among Norwegian Contract General Practitioners by Børge Lønnebakke Norberg, Bjarne Austad, Eli Kristiansen, Paolo Zanaboni, Linn Okkenhaug Getz

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What do women experiencing domestic violence expect from healthcare professionals? A qualitative study in Sri Lanka by Duleeka Knipe, Thilini Rajapakse, Maggie Evans, Thilini Agampodi, Abey Rathnayake, Tharuka Silva

“…The objective of this study was to explore what kind of support women who experienced DV in Sri Lanka expect from HCPs.Design A qualitative descriptive design was used.Setting This study was conducted in two gender-based violence centres (Mithuru Piyasa centres) and a toxicology unit, situated in hospitals in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.Participants Twenty women who had experienced DV and presented to health services were purposefully recruited using the maximum variation sampling technique, ensuring diversity of age and socio-economic variables. …”
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Variability of bulb morpho-geometrical properties in onion (Allium cepa L.) germplasm collections, using digital imaging tools by Seong-Hoon Kim, Kanivalan Iwar, JiWon Han, Inchan Choi, Jaesu Lee, Kingsley Ochar

“…Aim This study aimed to investigate the phenotypic variability of 29 onion accessions based on ten qualitative and twelve quantitative bulb characteristics. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variability of Anthropogenic Film Pollution in Avacha Gulf near the Kamchatka Peninsula Based on Synthetic-Aperture Radar Imagery by Valery Bondur, Vasilisa Chernikova, Olga Chvertkova, Viktor Zamshin

“…The paper addresses the spatiotemporal variability of anthropogenic film pollution (AFP) in Avacha Gulf near the Kamchatka Peninsula based on satellite synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) imagery. …”
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