Assessing fish movement and physiological traits along a salinity gradient by measuring stable oxygen isotope values in fish blood water and muscle water by Ming‐Tsung Chung, Seishi Hagihara, Ryoshiro Wakiya, Ryusuke Sudo, Tomihiko Higuchi, Kazuki Yokouchi, Kotaro Shirai

“…Second, field (river and estuary) studies were conducted for multiple fish species on Japan's Amami Island. Samples of fish blood water and muscle water were analysed in accordance with a general headspace protocol to estimate δ18O values; this estimation was conducted using isotope ratio mass spectrometry, which involved an equilibration method for sample preparation. …”
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UiO-66 Selective Enrichment Integrated with Thermal Desorption GC-MS for Detection of Benzene Homologues in Ambient Air by Xing-Tao Lin, Ge Sun, Jing-Qiang Zhao, Ling-Li Tang, Sheng-Hua Li, Ya-Bo Xie

“…The detection limits of BTX were 1.6–4.0 ng; according to 10 L of sampling volume, the method detection limits would be in the range of 0.16–0.40 µg m−3. …”
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Is There Really a Difference? A Comparison of In-Person and Online Qualitative Interviews by Kelly Anthony, Michelle Miller-Day, Monica Dupuy, Jarrod Ventura, Arielle Leonard Hodges, Denise Alonso-Pecora, Hannatu Dimas

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Qualitative Study Examining the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Homelessness Community Using PhotoVoice: Methodology and Lessons Learned by Fiona M. Asigbee, Landon Ranck, Anna S. Pruitt, Rachyl L. Pines, Cara Silva, Luke Barrett, Julia K. Petras, Monica Ray

“…Photovoice (PV), a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) method, has been used to better understand the lived experience of homelessness. …”
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A Reasonable Evaluation of Chuanxiong Rhizoma Processing with Wine through Comparative Pharmacokinetic Study of Bioactive Components: Dominant Effect on Middle Cerebral Artery Occl... by Ke Pei, Lilong Cao, Gang Cao, Hao Cai, Yan Ning, Tingting Zhao, Lin Sun, Haixin Liu, Shuosheng Zhang

“…According to the ancient documents and Chinese herbal medicine processing experience, Chuanxiong Rhizoma was usually processed with yellow rice wine to improve efficacy. …”
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Electronic community health information system practice and associated factors among health extension workers in South Wollo Zone, North East Ethiopia: Mixed study by Mohammed Ali Dawud, Mulugeta Hayelom Kalayou, Yitbarek Wasihun, Toyeb Yasine, Tewoflos Ayalew, Mulugeta Desalegn Kasaye

“…Study participants were selected by using simple random sampling for the quantitative study, and purposive sampling was employed for qualitative study. …”
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A Metabolomic Strategy to Screen the Prototype Components and Metabolites of Shuang-Huang-Lian Injection in Human Serum by Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Quad... by Mingxing Guo, Baosheng Zhao, Haiyu Liu, Li Zhang, Long Peng, Lingling Qin, Zhixin Zhang, Jian Li, Chengke Cai, Xiaoyan Gao

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Application of Ionic Liquids in the Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Pectin from Lemon Peels by Huang Guolin, Shi Jeffrey, Zhang Kai, Huang Xiaolan

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Engaging New Yorkers in Discussion Around Segregated Health Care: The Health Equity and Access to Care (HEAC) Project by Diana Romero, Samantha Weckesser, Jenai Jackson, Adeola Ayedun, Duncan Maru

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Adult Loneliness Narratives Recount Exposure to Relational Loss, Rejection, Emotional Absence, and Excessive Labor: A Critical Realist Approach to Thematic Analysis by Kyla L. Bauer, Sarah Eskew, Gregory Tung, Jenn A. Leiferman, Meredith P. Fort, Beth M. McManus, Rachel A. Johnson-Koenke

“…It is unclear what is meant by relationship quality and how these qualities would scale large enough to produce a loneliness epidemic. Methods: We used a critical realist approach to thematic analysis, to examine quality in social interactions and underlying causes, during experiences when adults said they were lonely. …”
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Rapid Screening and Quantitative Analysis of 74 Pesticide Residues in Herb by Retention Index Combined with GC-QQQ-MS/MS by Peng Tan, Li Xu, Xi-Chuan Wei, Hao-Zhou Huang, Ding-Kun Zhang, Chen-Juan Zeng, Fu-Neng Geng, Xiao-Ming Bao, Hua Hua, Jun-Ning Zhao

“…The variations of concentrations of the analyzed three pesticide compounds in sample CX16 are 0.74%–4.15%, indicating that the three pesticides in the sample solutions were stable in 48 h. …”
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How Best to Perform Co-Research With Children and Adolescents: A Rapid Qualitative Evidence Synthesis by Karolina Seidl, Anna Wahl, Daniela Rojatz, Lisa Affengruber, Isolde Sommer, Irma Klerings, Lisa Gugglberger, Rosie Nash, Johanna Mahr-Slotawa, Ursula Griebler

“…In addition, we provide an overview of targeted co-research methods for young age groups, which offers valuable guidance for future co-research initiatives.…”
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The Artistic Conversation: An ABR Multimodal Qualitative Innovation by Dina Fried

“…This paper introduces “artistic conversation,” a novel qualitative arts-based research (ABR) methodology integrating creative writing, visual art, and video documentation to explore lived experiences of adults with ADHD. Conducted over five iterative sessions with four participants, this pilot study advances qualitative inquiry by demonstrating how multimodal dialogue—where researchers co-create art with participants—elicits sensory-rich insights beyond traditional methods. …”
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Direct Extraction and Determination of Free Nicotine in Cigarette Smoke by Li Li, Jing Wen, Yuyang Deng, Juan Yang, Yue Yuan, Yi Shen, Guoce Liu, Yonghong Tian, Dean Lei

“…However, these methods have limitations that restrict their widespread application. …”
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Effect of physical activity and interstimulus interval on an RSVP task: A replication of Raymond et al. (1992) by Bradley-Garcia, Meenakshie, Zhang, Anqi, Erbayav, Arda, Arranz, Artemis, Leclair, Danica, Kotch, Gabe, Mallet, Matthieu, Boivin, Thomas, Bensmaia, Sophia, Brisebois, Rosalie, Carraro, Francesca, Coulombe Grinham, Maya, Ekoly-Wambi, Rhema, Estephan, Rebecca, Josiah, Kathy, Lacroix, Émilie, Mayotte, Edwige, Meyerovich, Erika, Montminy-Bergeron, Charlotte, Muco, Annick, Pala, Deniz, Piquette, Amélie, Poirier, Isabelle, St-Aubin, Camille, T-Beauchamp, Cassandra

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Same or Different? Comparing the Coverage Rate of Five Different Approaches for Testing the Difference of Two Groups Means by Bittmann, Felix

“…In this research paper, five widely available methods are compared to investigate the coverage of the generated 95\% confidence intervals. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Adsorptive Properties of Fe3O4/GO Nanocomposites for Antimony Removal by Xiuzhen Yang, Tengzhi Zhou, Bozhi Ren, Zhou Shi, Andrew Hursthouse

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Removal of Fluoride from Drinking Water by Sorption Using Diatomite Modified with Aluminum Hydroxide by Tesfaye Akafu, Achalu Chimdi, Kefyalew Gomoro

“…In the present study, diatomaceous earth (diatomite) locally available in Ethiopia, modified by treating it with an aluminum hydroxide solution, was used as an adsorbent for fluoride removal from aqueous solutions. Adsorption experiments were carried out by using batch contact method. …”
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Spectrum-Effect Relationship between HPLC Fingerprint and Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of Chloranthus fortunei (A. Gray) Solms-Laub by Junhao Shi, Qin Qiu, Xianxing Lu, Dandan Zhen, Xiaofang Liu, Baojun Gu, Chunping Qin, Huiqing Mo, Pengfei Li, Hanshen Zhen

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Rapid and sensitive determination of bongkrekic acid with molecularly imprinted polymer-coated wooden-tip electrospray ionization mass spectrometry by Chunfei Zhong, Xinyan Li, Fan Zhang, Ning Liu, Jiewei Deng, Yunyun Yang, Tiangang Luan

“…Spiking experiments further validated the accuracy of the method, with recoveries ranging from 81 % to 97 %. …”
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