Development of a Combined 2D-MGD TLC/HPTLC Method for the Separation of Terpinen-4-ol and α-Terpineol from Tea Tree, <i>Melaleuca alternifolia</i>, Essential Oil by Aimé Vázquez, Nurhayat Tabanca

“…The identification and quantification of TTO ingredients is generally performed by GC-MS, which provides the most accurate results. …”
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Patients' perceived needs of osteoarthritis health information: A systematic scoping review. by Louisa Chou, Lisa Ellis, Michelle Papandony, K L Maheeka D Seneviwickrama, Flavia M Cicuttini, Kaye Sullivan, Andrew J Teichtahl, Yuanyuan Wang, Andrew M Briggs, Anita E Wluka

“…<h4>Results</h4>30 studies from 2876 were included: 16 qualitative, 11 quantitative and 3 mixed-methods studies. Three areas of perceived need emerged: (1) Need for clear communication: terms used were misunderstood or had unintended connotations. …”
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Photodynamic Therapy Effects with <i>Curcuma longa</i> L. Active Ingredients in Gel and Blue LED on Acne: A Randomized, Controlled, and Double-Blind Clinical Study by Jaqueline de Souza Crusca, Luis Henrique Oliveira de Moraes, Thiago Gomes Figueira, Nivaldo Antonio Parizotto, Gerson Jhonatan Rodrigues

“…The curcumin gel and LED with blue wavelength (450 nm ± 10 nm) were used. Qualitative and quantitative evaluations were used to verify the efficacy of the treatment by counting inflamed and non-inflamed lesions. …”
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Study on the Effect of Surface Roughness on the Spectral Unmixing of Mixed Pixels by Haonan Zhang, Xingping Wen, Junlong Xu, Dayou Luo, Ping He

“…The spectral characteristics of mixed pixels with different roughness are quantitatively analyzed by using the measured spectral data. …”
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Mitochondrial ATP-Sensitive K+ Channel Opening Increased the Airway Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation by Activating the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway in a Rat Model of Asthma by Min Gao, Qinran Sun, Qingfa Liu

“…The protein and mRNA expressions of AKT and p-AKT were detected using western blotting and quantitative real-time PCR. The results showed that diazoxide enhanced the mitoKATP channel opening in ASMCs in the rat model of asthma, while 5-HD impeded it. …”
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Abortion and contraception for incarcerated people: A scoping review. by Martha Paynter, Paula Pinzón Hernández, Clare Heggie, Shelley McKibbon, Sarah Munro

“…The studies included qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods designs. The main outcomes of interest included contraceptive use; attitudes towards abortion, contraception, and pregnancy; and barriers to care. …”
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Taking Time: A Mixed Methods Study of Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver Participation in Activities in Relation to Their Wellbeing by Lia Prado, Rebecca Hadley, Dawn Rose

“…Reasons for not participating included generating time for oneself and increasing the independence of the person with PD. Quantitative results suggested that most of the participants’ wellbeing was not compromised, although this was gendered: female caregivers reported lower wellbeing scores than male caregivers. …”
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Fast and accurate imputation of genotypes from noisy low-coverage sequencing data in bi-parental populations. by Cécile Triay, Alice Boizet, Christopher Fragoso, Anestis Gkanogiannis, Jean-François Rami, Mathias Lorieux

“…., the crossovers), and minimized mapping intervals for quantitative-trait locus analysis. The main issues with these low-coverage genotyping methods are (1) poor performance at heterozygous loci, (2) high percentage of missing data, (3) local errors due to erroneous mapping of sequencing reads and reference genome mistakes, and (4) global, technical errors inherent to NGS itself. …”
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Do Salivary <i>Cullin7</i> Gene Expression and Protein Levels Provide Advantages over Plasma Levels in Diagnosing Breast Cancer? by Ceren Tilgen Yasasever, Derya Duranyıldız, Süleyman Bademler, Hilal Oğuz Soydinç

“…Gene expression levels between the two groups were analyzed by the qPCR (quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction) method. In our study, <i>Cul7</i> mRNA and protein expression levels were examined in 60 breast cancer patients and 20 healthy female controls, and a statistically insignificant difference was found between the patient and control groups in both plasma and saliva samples (<i>p</i> > 0.05). …”
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Evaluation of Mast Cells in Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Ashish Shrestha, Shashi Keshwar, Toniya Raut

“…There is a decrease in mean mast cell count from OPMDs to OSCC which is suggestive of protective role of mast cell. Proper quantification of mast cells using specific stains can guide to define prognosis in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer.…”
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Barriers and facilitators to utilizing HIV prevention and treatment services among migrant youth globally: A scoping review. by Kevin Li, Natasha Thaweesee, Allison Kimmel, Emily Dorward, Anita Dam

“…Study methods included were quantitative (40%), qualitative (55%), and mixed methods (5%). …”
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The Influence of Foundation Bodies in The Teaching of Religious Education in Selected Primary Schools in Kasagama Sub-County Lyantonde District. by Kafeero, Athanus

“…The data collected was analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative techniques and presented in tables in forms of frequencies and percentages. …”
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Factors Affecting Immunization Coverage for Children Under Five Years in Rwanyamahembe Sub-County, Mbarara District- Uganda. by Omia, Santos

“…The study adopted cross- sectional study design employing a quantitative approach for data collection. Information was gathered from 120 respondents using questionnaire and interview guide. …”
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Examining the Role of Preserving Medical Records at Kamuganguzi HCIV. by Mugabirwe, Gift

“…The study used a case study research design where both qualitative and quantitative research design approaches were used. The study used a sample of 69 respondents which included 5 medical records staff and 64 Non-medical records staff selected using Morgan table. …”
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Electronic Recordkeeping and School Management Processes: A Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Luwero District. by Mugisha, David

“…The objectives which guided the study were:i) To ascertain the level of e-record keeping usage in selected secondary schools in Luwero District; ii) To examine the management process in selected secondary schools in Luwero District; iii) To establish the relationship between e-record keeping and school management process in selected secondary schools in Luwero District.Methodologically, the study adopted a quantitative and qualitative approach with a correlational research design. …”
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Organizational Support and Employee Commitment in Public Sector: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government, Uganda. by Nassali, Joan

“…Using both qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analysis techniques, the study used a descriptive survey methodology. …”
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Sustainability of Paddy Rice Farming in the Conservation of Birds in Uganda Amidst a Growing Expansion of the Rice farming Industry. by Sarah, Nachuha, Twagiramaria, Fortunate

“…A rapid cross-sectional survey was conducted at these 3 sites over a period of 3 months in which both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. This study was guided by the anthropogenic impacts hypothesis which proposes that humans have modified the ‘natural’ biodiversity patterns such that diversity is generally depressed in areas with long history of human occupation or intensive activities. …”
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Creative Marketing and Financial Performance of Small Medium Enterprises in Rwanda: A Case Study of Selected Businesses in Nyamata Town. by Tenywa, Bashir

“…The study employed a mixed research approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. A sample of 69 respondents was selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques, and data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. …”
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Assessment of the Social-Economic Contributions of Mgahinga National Park to Local Communities in Muramba Sub-County, Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda. by Mahoro, Shallon

“…The study employed descriptive cross-sectional survey design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analyses methods. Using simple random and purposive sampling techniques, a total of 109 respondents were selected to participate in the study. …”
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Influence of Social Capital on Small and Medium Enterprises Performance in Wakiso District, Uganda by Mbowa ,Henry Stanley, Mbabazi,Phelix Businge, Ssemaluulu, Paul, Eton, Marus

“…Research methodology: Using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the study solicited data from 40 participants through interviews and a self-administered questionnaire. …”
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