Deepfake Face Detection and Adversarial Attack Defense Method Based on Multi-Feature Decision Fusion by Shanzhong Lei, Junfang Song, Feiyang Feng, Zhuyang Yan, Aixin Wang

“…Extensive experiments demonstrated the superior performance and effectiveness of the proposed method across four subsets of FaceForensics++ and the Celeb-DF dataset.…”
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Research on the Transformer Failure Diagnosis Method Based on Fluorescence Spectroscopy Analysis and SBOA Optimized BPNN by Xueqing Chen, Dacheng Li, Anjing Wang

“…However, most of the existing fluorescence analyses of insulating oil studies combined with intelligent algorithms are a qualitative diagnosis of fault types; the quantitative fault diagnosis of the same oil sample has not been reported. In this study, a typical fault simulation experiment of the interval discharge of insulating oil was carried out with the new Xinjiang Karamay oil, and the fluorescence spectroscopy data of insulating oil under different discharge durations were collected. …”
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Discrete Meta-Modeling Method of Breakable Corn Kernels with Multi-Particle Sub-Area Combinations by Jiangdong Xu, Yanchun Yao, Yongkang Zhu, Chenxi Sun, Zhi Cao, Duanyang Geng

“…The correctness of the model was verified by stacking angle and mechanical property experiments. A discrete element model of corn kernels was established using the Bonding V2 method and sub-area modeling. …”
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Apparent and standardized ileal digestibility of calcium in wheat and soybean meal for growing quail chicks using direct method by Sima Heydari, Mahmoud Ghazaghi, Mohammad Rokouei, Mehran Mehri

“…The goal of this study was to determine the apparent ileal digestibility (AID) and standardized ileal digestibility (SID) of calcium in wheat and soybean meal (SBM) in young quail chicks using a direct method. Three dietary treatments were used in the experiment: a calcium-free basal diet to determine endogenous calcium losses, and two diets with either wheat or SBM as the primary calcium sources. …”
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EFFECT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION DELIVERY METHODS ON ARABLE CROP FARMERS’ CROPPING SYSTEMS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA by Chioma Udo NWAOBIALA

“…This study analysed effect of agricultural extension delivery methods on arable crop farmers’ cropping systems in Kaduna State, Nigeria. …”
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Background and design of the Physical Frailty and Symptom Monitoring and Management Behaviors in Heart Failure (PRISM-HF) study: A mixed methods study by Quin E. Denfeld, Shirin O. Hiatt, Susan J. Rosenkranz, S.Albert Camacho, Christopher V. Chien, Nathan F. Dieckmann, Tyler B. Ramos, Christopher S. Lee, Barbara Riegel, Lissi Hansen

“…This paper describes the background and design of a study that addresses this knowledge gap, entitled “Physical Frailty and Symptom Monitoring and Management Behaviors in Heart Failure” (PRISM-HF). Study design and methods: PRISM-HF is a sequential mixed methods study where in Phase 1, we collect quantitative data from a sex-balanced sample of 120 adults with HF, and in Phase 2, we collect qualitative data from ∼32–40 adults from this sample, aiming to: (1) quantify associations among physical frailty, SMM behaviors, and outcomes; (2) describe the experience of SMM behaviors for physically frail and non-physically frail adults with HF; and (3) identify the SMM behavioral needs of physically frail and non-physically frail adults with HF. …”
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HELMET (HEaLth iMpact of E-bikes and e-scooTers) study: Data collection methods and information gathered for the evaluation of the introduction of share-hire schemes [version 2; pe... by James Garbutt, Miranda EG Armstrong, Ben Spencer, Tim Jones, Sabina Sanghera, Ian Philips, Rayne Roberts, Lesley Welch, Ruth Salway, Frank de Vocht, Russell Jago

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Toward the Patient Participation Pathway: A Mixed Methods Study of Patients With Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases by Paloma Casado Durández, Eleuterio A. Sánchez‐Romero, Alicia Negrón Fraga, Concepción Rey Benayas, Claudia Ruiz‐Huerta García de Viedma, Davinia Medina Ferrer, Ildefonso González Solana, Maria Caballero Nahúm, Mercedes Vinuesa Sebastián, Rosa María de laSalazar Guerra, Nina Cadeau‐Comte, Laura Jiménez‐Ortega, Juan Nicolás Cuenca‐Zaldívar

“…This study aimed to explore how patients with different chronic disease profiles experience participation during the chronic phase, using a mixed‐methods approach. …”
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Stress, Stressors and Coping Methods Among First Year Dental Undergraduate Students: A Qualitative Study by Nagashree S Ravindranath, Manjunath P Puranik

“…Dental students may experience stress during this transition.Aim To assess first year dental undergraduate studentsrsquo perspectives on stress stressors and coping.Methods Four focus group discussions were conducted during July 2022 with eight first year dental undergraduate students in each group. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Generative Artificial Intelligence Systems in Solving Clinical Pharmacy Problems: Mixed Methods Study by Lulu Li, Pengqiang Du, Xiaojing Huang, Hongwei Zhao, Ming Ni, Meng Yan, Aifeng Wang

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to quantitatively evaluate and compare the performance of 8 mainstream generative AI systems across 4 core clinical pharmacy scenarios—medication consultation, medication education, prescription review, and case analysis with pharmaceutical care—using a multidimensional framework. MethodsForty-eight clinically validated questions were selected via stratified sampling from real-world sources (eg, hospital consultations, clinical case banks, and national pharmacist training databases). …”
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Varied-method training and its effect on developing some functional physical abilities of youth basketball players by Rana Shahab Ahmed, Suhad Qassem Saeed Al-Mousawi

“…Result: The researcher the significance of the differences to the effectiveness of the training using the methods applied to the research sample, which are distinctive by diversity, change in intensity, repetition, and quick reactions in response to the appearance of the stimulus. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Dental Patients' Perspectives on Teledentistry Methods During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Semarang, Indonesia by Erdianto Setya Wardhana, Hayyu Failasufa, Budi Suhartono, Muhammad Dian Firdausy

“…The sample consisted of 644 dental patients with experience using teledentistry services in Semarang, Indonesia. …”
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Sustainable Development of E-commerce in the Post-COVID Times: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Pestle Factors by Adriana Dima, Elena Radu, Ecaterina Milica Dobrotă, Adrian Oțoiu, Alina Florentina Săracu

“…The study was conducted by developing a questionnaire for organisations that use e-commerce in their operations and was applied to a sample of 309 Romanian firms, with mixed methods such as principal component analysis (PCA) and multinomial logistic regression. …”
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Construction of Analogy Indicator System and Machine-Learning-Based Optimization of Analogy Methods for Oilfield Development Projects by Muzhen Zhang, Zhanxiang Lei, Chengyun Yan, Baoquan Zeng, Fei Huang, Tailai Qu, Bin Wang, Li Fu

“…To meet the need for quick evaluation of overseas oilfield projects with limited data and experience, this study develops an analogy indicator system and tests multiple machine-learning algorithms on two analogy tasks to identify the optimal method. …”
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Mpox stigma in the UK and implications for future outbreak control: a cross-sectional mixed methods study by Amy Paterson, Ashleigh Cheyne, Harun Tulunay, Chloe Orkin, Will Nutland, Jake Dunning, Jeni Stolow, Nina Gobat, Piero Olliaro, Amanda Rojek, Outbreak Stigma Assessment Expert Group

“…This study investigated the causes, manifestations, and impacts of mpox-related stigma in the UK, focusing on anticipated stigma among directly and indirectly affected communities. Methods We conducted an online, mixed-methods cross-sectional survey to assess mpox stigma. …”
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Unlocking the secrets of extroverted learners: a mixed-methods dive into English language learning strategies and preferences by Le Thanh Thao, Pham Trut Thuy, Thieu Thi Hai Yen, Nguyen Anh Thi, Phuong Hoang Yen, Huynh Thi Anh Thu, Nguyen Huong Tra

“…The primary objective of this investigation is to attain a profound understanding of the favored English language acquisition strategies of self-identified extroverted learners in Vietnam. Employing a mixed-methods paradigm, the study used both survey questionnaires and qualitative interviews to gather data. …”
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Constructive engagement in cognitive stimulation therapy groups among people with dementia: A mixed‐methods study by Anna Yan Zhang, Gloria Hoi Yan Wong, Terry Yat Sang Lum, Bob Woods, Aimee Spector

“…We investigated changes in CE during CST and its contributors. Methods This is a mixed‐methods study. We used time sampling to record the time proportion of persons with dementia (n = 113) spent in constructive, passive, non–task‐related engagement and non‐engagement during early, middle, and late phases in a 14‐session group CST. …”
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Improving mental health and well-being of hospital staff: mixed-methods process evaluation of the SEEGEN trial by Bernd Puschner, Maja Stiawa, Martin Peters, Peter Angerer, Felicitas Rapp, Florian Junne, Melanie Genrich-Hasken, Andreas Müller, Imad Maatouk, Madeleine Helaß, Nadine Mulfinger, Harald Gündel

“…Methods Employees of three hospitals in Germany were recruited for this trial between 10/2019 and 01/2020. …”
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Studying and enhancing the methods for distance teaching of computer science in Kazakh secondary school students during the pandemic by M. M. Zhamankarin, A. M. Sivinskiy, M. K. Aitkenova, M. B. Zhanibekov

“…The aim of this research lies in defining efficient methods for distance teaching of computer science in the Kazakh secondary school students in terms of ensuring the maintenance of the quality of knowledge and the academic progress of students at the sufficient level corresponding to that of the traditional in-person education.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Kitchen garden, dietary diversity, and women’s health in rural eastern India: a mixed method study by Shrobana Hazra, Swayam Pragyan Parida, Prajna Paramita Giri, Binod Kumar Behera

“…This study aimed to see the relationship between kitchen garden and dietary diversity by using DDS (Dietary Diversity Score) scale in Odisha, India.ObjectivesTo assess the relationship between dietary diversity score (DDS) and backyard kitchen garden & other socio-economic (SE) factors and to explore the enablers & barriers associated with developing a kitchen garden (KG) in rural households of Odisha, India.MethodsThe study used simple random sampling to select 150 participants (WRA group: women of reproductive age) from the eligible household lists. …”
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