Analysis of Hydraulic Fracture Propagation Using a Mixed Mode and a Uniaxial Strain Model considering Geomechanical Properties in a Naturally Fractured Shale Reservoir by Youngho Jang, Gayoung Park, Seoyoon Kwon, Baehyun Min

“…This study proposes a hydraulic fracture propagation model with a mixed mode comprising opening and sliding modes to describe a complex fracture network in a naturally fractured shale gas formation. …”
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Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Correlates in Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Quantitative Insights from Final-Year Nursing and Medical Students in a Mixed-Methods Study by Germanus Natuhwera, Eve Namisango, Peter Ellis

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Synthesis, Biological, and Quantum Chemical Studies of Zn(II) and Ni(II) Mixed-Ligand Complexes Derived from N,N-Disubstituted Dithiocarbamate and Benzoic Acid by Anthony C. Ekennia, Damian C. Onwudiwe, Aderoju A. Osowole, Lukman O. Olasunkanmi, Eno E. Ebenso

“…Some mixed-ligand complexes of Zn(II) and Ni(II) derived from the sodium salt of N-alkyl-N-phenyl dithiocarbamate and benzoic acid have been prepared. …”
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The Tools for Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (TIMCI) study protocol: a multi-country mixed-method evaluation of pulse oximetry and clinical decision support algorithms by Fenella Beynon, Hélène Langet, Leah F. Bohle, Shally Awasthi, Ousmane Ndiaye, James Machoki M’Imunya, Honorati Masanja, Susan Horton, Maymouna Ba, Silvia Cicconi, Mira Emmanuel-Fabula, Papa Moctar Faye, Tracy R. Glass, Kristina Keitel, Divas Kumar, Gaurav Kumar, Gillian A. Levine, Lena Matata, Grace Mhalu, Andolo Miheso, Deusdedit Mjungu, Francis Njiri, Elisabeth Reus, Michael Ruffo, Fabian Schär, Kovid Sharma, Helen L. Storey, Irene Masanja, Kaspar Wyss, Valérie D’Acremont, TIMCI Collaborator Group

“…In all countries, embedded mixed-method studies further evaluate the effects of the intervention on care and care processes, implementation, cost and cost-effectiveness. …”
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The effects of psychosocial and economic factors on the quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease and their caregivers in Klang Valley, Malaysia: protocol for a mixed-methods study by Norhayati Ibrahim, Sin Yee Chu, Ching Sin Siau, Noh Amit, Rozmi Ismail, Abdul Halim Abdul Gafor

“…Despite the current circumstances, there are very few studies in Malaysia that have explored the psychosocial factors, specifically on the economic impact of the management of ESRD.Methods and analysis This two-phase sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, incorporating a quantitative design (phase I) and a qualitative study (phase II), is to be conducted in 4 government hospitals and 10 other non-governmental organisations or private dialysis centres within Klang Valley, Malaysia. …”
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Exploring the role of district clinical specialist teams in maternal health outcomes in a South African district: A mixed method study from 2012 to 2020 by J Basu, A Stewart, D Basu, J Wing, U Feucht

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Individual and community-level determinants of knowledge of obstetric danger signs among women in Southern Ethiopia: A multi-level mixed effect negative binomial analysis by Amanuel Yoseph, Yilkal Simachew, Berhan Tsegaye, Asfaw Borsamo, Yohans Seifu, Mehretu Belayneh

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A Viscosity Approximation Scheme for Finding Common Solutions of Mixed Equilibrium Problems, a Finite Family of Variational Inclusions, and Fixed Point Problems in Hilbert Spaces by Bin-Chao Deng, Tong Chen, Baogui Xin

“…We introduce an iterative method for finding a common element of set of fixed points of nonexpansive mappings, the set of solutions of a finite family of variational inclusion with set-valued maximal monotone mappings and inverse strongly monotone mappings, and the set of solutions of a mixed equilibrium problem in Hilbert spaces. Under suitable conditions, some strong convergence theorems for approximating this common elements are proved. …”
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Understanding perceptions and factors involved in do not resuscitate (DNR) decision making in the emergency department of a low-resource country: a mixed-methods study protocol by Naveed Ahmed, Shahan Waheed, Rubina Barolia, Kiran Azizi, Madiha Ismail

“…The aim of this study is, therefore, to explore the perceptions and factors influencing DNR decision making in the emergency department and to evaluate the use of a context-based protocol for DNR decision making.Methods and analysis This will be a sequential mixed method study beginning with qualitative research involving in-depth interviews (IDIs) with patient family members and focus group discussion with healthcare professionals. …”
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Hot melt extrusion assisted additive manufacturing of mixed polymeric 3D printed metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets for controlled oral drug delivery by Shubham Ghatole, Jannu Dilip, Makka Krupali Ashokbhai, Himanshu Vishwakarma, Subham Banerjee, Santanu Kaity

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Mixed radiation with different doses induces CCL17 to recruit CD8+T cell to exert anti-tumor effects in non-small cell lung cancer by Liuying Huang, Duo Wang, Muchen Xu, Danqi Qian, Yulin Cao, Xiaohan Wu, Liang Ming, Junhui Tang, Zhaohui Huang, Yuan Yin, Leyuan Zhou, Leyuan Zhou, Leyuan Zhou

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Does accountability for reasonableness work? A protocol for a mixed methods study using an audit tool to evaluate the decision-making of clinical commissioning groups in England by Sarah Clark, Katharina Kieslich, Peter Littlejohns, Albert Weale

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Assessing the stability of psychobiological stress reactivity during adolescence: mixed-effect modelling of cortisol responses to laboratory stressors [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Elizabeth Susman, Jen O'Shea, Samantha Dockray

“…Results Results of a linear mixed-effect model found there to be a significant difference in cortisol reactivity over time, indicating that cortisol stress reactivity did not remain stable during this time (Estimate= 3.39, t=3.67, p<.001, CI[1.56, 5.22]). …”
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Highly Efficient White Organic Light-Emitting Diodes with Controllable Excitons Behavior by a Mixed Interlayer between Fluorescence Blue and Phosphorescence Yellow-Emitting Layers by Chun-Hong Gao, Xiao-Bo Shi, Dong-Ying Zhou, Lei Zhang, Zhao-Kui Wang, Liang-Sheng Liao

“…A highly efficient hybrid white organic light-emitting diode (HWOLED) has been demonstrated with a mixed interlayer between fluorescent blue and phosphorescent yellow-emitting layers. …”
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Enhanced Control Efficacy of Different Insecticides Mixed with Mineral Oil Against Asian Citrus Psyllid, <i>Diaphorina citri</i> Kuwayama, Under Varying Climates by Wei Hu, Kejing Wang, Xiaoyue Zhong, Pei Jiang, Shunchang Zhang, Zhanjun Lu, Zhixiang Zhang, Long Yi, Ning Zhang

“…To extend the product life of synthetic pesticides, we evaluated the toxicity of chlorpyrifos (CPF), thiamethoxam (THX), or pyriproxyfen (PPF) mixed with mineral oil Lvying (LY) against ACP nymphs under different weather conditions. …”
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Mixed methods evaluation of the Getting it Right First Time programme in elective orthopaedic surgery in England: an analysis from the National Joint Registry and Hospital Episode Statistics by Stephen Morris, James Mason, Rosalind Raine, Peter Martin, Naomi J Fulop, Elena Pizzo, Andrew Hutchings, Helen Barratt, Jean Ledger, Raj Mehta, Sarah Jasim, Fiona Aspinal, Rafael Gafoor

“…The additional impact of visits was mixed and comprised an overall economic saving of £431 848 between 2012 and 2018, but this was offset by the costs of the visits. …”
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Prevalence, spatial variation and associated factors of mixed milk feeding among mothers with infants aged 0–6 months in Ethiopia: a spatial and multilevel analysis by Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Abel Endawkie, Yawkal Tsega

“…Objective This study aimed to determine the prevalence, spatial variation and associated factors of mixed milk feeding practice among mothers with infants aged 0–6 months in Ethiopia.Study design A cross-sectional study design was used.Setting The study was conducted in Ethiopia.Population and participant The study populations were mothers with infants aged 0–6 months and 550 weighted sampled mothers with infants aged 0–6 months were included in the analysis.Outcome variable The primary outcome was mixed milk feeding practice measured by 24-hour recall assessment and the secondary outcome was factors of mixed milk feeding practice.Result The prevalence of mixed milk feeding practice among mothers with infants 0–6 months in Ethiopia was 55.5% with a 95% CI (51, 59). …”
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Timely short-term specialised palliative home care for older people with frailty and their family: a mixed-methods pilot randomised controlled trial and process evaluation by Lieve Van den Block, Kim de Nooijer, Lara Pivodic, Peter Pype, Nele Van Den Noortgate, Rose Miranda, Kim Eecloo, Stefanie De Buyser, Aurelie Joos, Katlijn Van Mulders

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Evaluation of learning from Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training and its impact on patient outcomes in Australia using Kirkpatrick’s framework: a mixed methods study by Philip DeKoninck, Euan M Wallace, Debra Nestel, Arunaz Kumar, Sam Sturrock, Donna Lucey, Sally Stoyles, Jenny Morgan, Peter Neil, Michelle Schlipalius

“…We also aimed to assess participants’ perception of usefulness of PROMPT in their clinical practice.Study design Mixed methods approach with a pre-test/post-test design.Setting Healthcare network providing obstetric care in Victoria, Australia.Participants Medical and midwifery staff attending PROMPT between 2013 and 2015 (n=508); clinical outcomes were evaluated in two cohorts: 2011–2012 (n=15 361 births) and 2014–2015 (n=12 388 births).Intervention Attendance of the PROMPT programme, a simulation programme taught in multidisciplinary teams to facilitate teaching emergency obstetric skills.Main outcome measure Clinical outcomes compared before and after embedding PROMPT in educational practice.Secondary outcome measure Assessment of knowledge gained by participants through a qualitative analysis and description of process of embedding PROMPT in educational practice.Results There was a change in the management of postpartum haemorrhage by early recognition and intervention. …”
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The Mediating Roles of Resilience and Flow in Linking Basic Psychological Needs to Tertiary EFL Learners’ Engagement in the Informal Digital Learning of English: A Mixed-Methods Study by Yang Gao, Xiaochen Wang, Barry Lee Reynolds

“…This study explores the relationship between basic psychological needs and engagement in the context of informal digital English learning (IDLE). Using a mixed-methods design, data were collected from 512 Chinese EFL learners. …”
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