Longitudinal Utilization of Invasive Pain Treatment Procedures Among Veterans with Chronic Pain Following Use of Whole Health Services and Complementary and Integrative Health Ther... by Zeliadt SB, DeFaccio R, Carey EP, Etingen B, Rosser EW, Suri P, Chen JA, Bokhour BG, Coggeshall S

“…School of Public Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; 6Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center (ERIC), VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, Seattle, WA, USA; 7Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, Bedford, MA, USA; 8Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USACorrespondence: Steven B Zeliadt, VA Center of Innovation (COIN) for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, 1660 South Columbian Way, S-15, Seattle, WA, 98108, USA, Tel +1 206 277-4175, Fax +1 206 764-2935, Email steven.zeliadt@va.govObjective: To assess whether Whole Health, a system of care that emphasizes non-pharmacological approaches for chronic pain management, is associated with changes in downstream utilization of invasive pain treatment procedures.Methods: Longitudinal retrospective cohort analysis of VHA administrative data. …”
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Designing a Model for Demand Side Management in Electricity Sector Based on Collaborative Governance by Gholamreza kazemian, Mohammadreza Raecy, Reza Vaezi, Vajollah Ghorbanizadeh

“…A total of 19 interviews were conducted, culminating in a DSM model that takes into account the unique situations and complexities characteristic of Iran’s electricity sector. The quantitative stage aimed to validate the DSM model from the first stage. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tests for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Sun Y, Hu D, Yu M, Liang SB, Zheng Y, Wang X, Tong G

“…The methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the QUADAS-2 tool.Results: Out of 15,877 studies, 180 were included in the quantitative synthesis, and 102 were used in head-to-head meta-analyses. …”
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High-fat diet promotes gestational diabetes mellitus through modulating gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism by Lei Yao, Xuefei Zhou, Xianqi Jiang, Hao Chen, Yuanliang Li, Xiao Xiong, Yan Tang, Haogang Zhang, Pengfei Qiao

“…Expression levels of Fxr, Shp and Fgf15 mRNA and protein were detected by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and western blot, respectively.ResultsOur data indicated that high fat diet (HFD) was linked with higher prevalence of GDM, and HFD was positively associated with poor prognosis in GDM patients. …”
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Interactions of fertilisation and crop productivity in soil nitrogen cycle microbiome and gas emissions by L. Kuusemets, Ü. Mander, J. Escuer-Gatius, A. Astover, K. Kauer, K. Soosaar, M. Espenberg

“…The study indicates that N<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>O emissions were mainly related to nitrification in the soil. Quantification of nitrogen cycle functional genes also showed the potential role of denitrification, comammox (complete ammonia oxidation) and dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA) processes as a source of N<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>O. …”
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FKBP5 as a key regulator of metabolic processes in birds: Insights from chicken pectoral muscle by Pengfei Du, Xiangli Zhang, Yao Zhu, Ziyang Wang, Xuemeng Si, Huaiyong Zhang, Yanqun Huang, Wen Chen

“…This study aimed to clarify the spatiotemporal characteristics of chicken FKBP5 and investigate the effects of exogenous stimuli on its expression. Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) was utilized to analyze the spatiotemporal expression patterns of FKBP5 in chickens. …”
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3D plants: the impact of integrating science, design, and technology on high school student learning and interests in STEAM subjects and careers by Sandra Arango-Caro, Tiffany Langewisch, Kaitlyn Ying, Michelle Arellano Haberberger, Nate Ly, Christopher Branton, Kristine Callis-Duehl

“…We used qualitative and quantitative research methods both before and after the implementation of the model to assess the impact of the 3D modeling module. …”
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30 Years of Research in Brand Personality: Mapping Knowledge and Analyzing the Thematic Structure by a Scientometrics Approach by Mohammad Rahim Esfidani, Mohsen Nazari, Shahriar Gharibzadeh, Nakisa Rezaie

“…Second, the most frequently studied topics include brand personality dimensions, measurement scales, consumer responses, and brand personality management strategies. Third, quantitative methods, particularly surveys and experiments, are the most commonly used approaches in brand personality research. …”
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The Factors That Influence The Financial Performance of Islamic Banks by Evi Maulida Yanti, Andi Syahrum, Agussalim M, Denni, Rahmah Yulianti, Boihaki, Ali Abdullah Amer Bin Al-Shaibah

“…Design/methodology/approach: This research is quantitative research using secondary data through financial reports. …”
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Assessment of Types, Factors Contributing to Violence Against Women and its Effects on the Health Seeking Behaviour of Women in Rubanda Town Council Rubanda District. by Byumvuhore, Stephen

“…A cross-sectional study collecting qualitative and quantitative data was conducted from 422 study participants, including 407 women, 4 probation officers, 6 police, and 10 Local council chairpersons. …”
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A psicoterapia humanista, fenomenológica e existencial: Revisão sistemática qualitativa da literatura by Bruna Alves Schievano, Tommy Akira Goto

“…O corpus foi constituído por 45 artigos, os quais foram analisados quanti (Distribuição de artigos publicados; Desempenho dos periódicos brasileiros; Ranque dos psicólogos com maior índice de publicação; Filiações institucionais dos autores e coautores) e qualitativamente em função das dimensões: (I) desenho metodológico empregado, (II) análise de dados, (III) método fenomenológico no fazer terapêutico. …”
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Effet de l'illumination proche infra-rouge intracérébrale chez des primates MPTP by Fannie Darlot, Cécile Moro, Napoléon Torres‑Martinez, Claude Chabrol, Florian Reinhart, Diane Agay, Thomas Costecalde, John Mitrofanis, Alim‑Louis Benabid

“…Les animaux sont sacrifiés 3 semaines après le début des injections, et les cerveaux traités pour une histologie (coloration de Nissl et TH, alphasynucléine), pour la quantification de l'effet neuroprotecteur du traitement NIR. …”
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Internet-Based Dementia Prevention Intervention (DementiaRisk): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial and Knowledge Translation by Anthony J Levinson, Stephanie Ayers, Sandra Clark, Rebekah Woodburn, Maureen Dobbins, Dante Duarte, Roland Grad, Nick Kates, Sharon Marr, Doug Oliver, Alexandra Papaioannou, Karen Saperson, Henry Siu, Gillian Strudwick, Richard Sztramko, Sarah Neil-Sztramko

“…MethodsUsing a sequential explanatory mixed methods design, this study conducts a quantitative analysis followed by a qualitative inquiry to evaluate outcomes and feasibility. …”
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MiR-3664-3p through suppressing ABCG2, CYP3A4, MCL1, and MLH1 increases the sensitivity of colorectal cancer cells to irinotecan by Elham Farrokhnazar, Sahar Moghbelinejad, Reza Najafipour, Ladan Teimoori-Toolabi

“…The expression levels of the ABCG2, CYP3A4, MCL1, and MLH1 genes, along with miR-3664-3p, were initially measured in all resistant and parental cell lines using quantitative real-time PCR. Following transfection of HCT116-R3 and SW480-R3 cells with pre-miR-3664-3p, the expression levels of ABCG2, CYP3A4, MCL1, MLH1, and miR-3664-3p were re-evaluated using real-time PCR. …”
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Proximal, Microbiological and Nutritional Characterization in Chinese Potato Flour of the White Variety Colocasia Esculenta for Application in Functional Foods by F. López, L. Arboleda, V. González

“… The study presents a qualitative-quantitative scope through descriptive statistics for the variables studied with its analyses, with the objective of performing physical, proximal, microbiological and contained characterization of amino acids in Chinese potato flour of the white variety Colocasia esculenta for its application in functional foods. …”
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Effects of Hypoxia Stress on Biochemical Indices and Expression of Hypoxia-Related Genes in the Heart of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by Jiuju MA, Jinqiang HUANG, Yongjuan LI, Shenji WU, Lu ZHAO, Yue ZENG

“…To elucidate the effects of hypoxic stress on the heart of rainbow trout, biochemical indices and hypoxia-related gene expression were measured during moderate (4.5±0.1 mg/L) and severe hypoxia (3.0±0.1 mg/L) stress for 4 h, 8 h, 12 h, and 24 h; moderate hypoxia for 1 month (TMM); severe hypoxia for 1 month (TMM); and reoxygenation (8.5±0.1 mg/L) for 12 h and 24 h using enzyme activity assays and quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). …”
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GIS-based modeling and analytical approaches for groundwater quality suitability for different purposes in the Egyptian Nile Valley, a case study in Wadi Qena by Hanaa A. Megahed, Abd El-Hay A. Farrag, Amira A. Mohamed, Mahmoud H. Darwish, Mohamed A. E. AbdelRahman, Heba El-Bagoury, Paola D’Antonio, Antonio Scopa, Mansour A. A. Saad

“…This study aims to assess groundwater quality for drinking and irrigation purposes by integrating quantitative analyses and GIS techniques. To achieve this goal, 17 groundwater samples were collected from the Quaternary and Nubian aquifer from the middle and southern part of the Wadi. …”
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EVALUASI ELEMEN TEKNIS RUANG BERSAMA RUSUNAWA MAHASISWA SEBAGAI HUNIAN SEHAT DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 by Citra Amalia Amal, Andi Annisa Amalia, Siti Fuadillah A. Amin, Rifaldi Rifaldi

“…The data analysis technique was carried out through descriptive quantitative methods by scoring the achievement of indicators of the Healthy Home Principles in the form of dry (not damp) floors and walls, a minimum window opening area of 1/9 of the floor space, openings that can be penetrated by sunlight, the availability of natural lighting and artificial lightingin the dining room area, efforts to overcome the danger of fire in the kitchen area, waterproof walls, vents, and good lighting in the bathroom. …”
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Analysis of the Spatial Pattern of Military River Defense on the Ming Great Wall: A Case Study of the Shanxi Section of the Yellow River by Tianlian WANG, Zhe LI

“…The analysis of the spatial pattern of river defense can improve the theoretical framework of the Great Wall defense system, thus fully integrating the multiple resource values of the Great Wall and the Yellow River. MethodsThe quantitative analysis is conducted using the ArcGIS geographic information platform, involving the review of historical documents, the field investigation of existing sites, the utilization of drones for low-altitude image data collection for purpose of generating 3D real scene model, and the integration of historical aerial films and other multi-source data.The specific methodology comprises two key components: Firstly, analyzing the constituent elements of the defense system of river defence space and summarizing their functional attributes based on the theoretical framework of the Ming Great Wall’s military defence; secondly, summarizing the spatial distribution characteristics of river defence elements by incorporating changes in geographic location, hydrology, environment, and other natural factors. …”
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Role of sphingolipid metabolism signaling in a novel mouse model of renal osteodystrophy based on transcriptomic approach by Yujia Wang, Yan Di, Yongqi Li, Jing Lu, Bofan Ji, Yuxia Zhang, Zhiqing Chen, Sijie Chen, Bicheng Liu, Rining Tang, Yuanyuan Ji

“…DEGs were validated via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). …”
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